You Give Me Butterflies

Chapter 13

Taeyeon went to fetch Tiffany as promised. He even brought his guitar. Tiffany did not ask since she didn't feel like talking to him yet.

"Mummy, I brought .."

"A friend. Hi Mrs Hwang. I'm Tiffany's friend."

Tiffany felt awkward in introducing Taeyeon. She has been thinking if she should introduce him as her classmate, her enemy or the guy who bullies her. But Taeyeon interrupted by introducing himself as her friend makes her feel good. She doesn't know why but it really feels good. The way Taeyeon talked to her mother is of so much respect and polite. He surprised her again.

Tiffany's mother was alright few days back, but her condition worsen again which caused her to be in coma right now.

"I'm here to play and sing with Tiffany. A meaningful song. It is a song I've composed for my mother, but I will have to say it applies to all the mothers out there."

Taeyeon started strumming the guitar and sing. Tiffany fixed her eyes on Taeyeon who is singing seriously. She starts to feel butterflies in her stomach the more she look at him. After feeling comfortable, she sang along with Taeyeon, which receive a smile from the latter. The both of them sang with all their heart.

Taeyeon and Tiffany shared a comfortable silence on their way back. He walked with Tiffany to her door and waited for her to say something.

"Thank you.. friend. I'm sure my mum is happy to hear us."

Taeyeon rubbed the back of his head shyly. "Not a problem."

Silence filled the air again.

"I'll go now." Taeyeon broke the silence and turned towards his car.

"Can I call you Taeyeon instead of Baby face now since you're my friend?" Tiffany said boldly.

Taeyeon looked up and turned to look at Tiffany with his charming smile.

"Sure. Anyway you've started calling me Taeyeon a few times already, isn't it?" Taeyeon let out a small laugh. "I'll call you Tippani instead of Pink wrapping paper too then."

"It's Tiffany."

"Whatever. Bye." Taeyeon waved cooly like how he always do. Tiffany smiled to herself and played with her fingers as she walked in her house. She jumped around in the house, feeling so much different from how Taeyeon and her met ever since the school reopens. It felt like, it's a new beginning.

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Saturday came, Tiffany and Michelle dressed up as promised.

"Still as beautiful." Michelle praised her baby sister and fixed her clothes properly.

"Don't say that. I'm embarrassed."

"Look at you. All grown up now.. Oh, did anyone know who you are in college?"

"Nope. I wore the ugliest, doll the least and attracts no attention." Tiffany said confidently.

"How will they react when they see you now? Hahaha! Come on, let's go."

They took the limo to the ballroom. Tiffany wore a tube white gown, with the front short but the back long. She walked oh so elegantly into the room which caught every guy's attention. She held on to her sister tighter with much stress to the surrounding.

"Mr Johnson!"
"Ah! Taeyeon! You've come."

Taeyeon? - Tiffany thought when she heard the name. She turned to look and saw Taeyeon shaking hands with the Property tycoon. What is he doing here? - Tiffany thought.

"Yes, I said I will." Taeyeon laughed and chatted happily to the man. Tiffany tried to listen but could not due to the crowd noise.

"Thank you for not breaking this agreement. You can start performing when the light is dim."

"No problem."

Taeyeon went backstage and started preparing. He has never attended all these event before. This event is where all rich people in Korea gather and network. He is fortunate to get picked by Mr Johnson, who appreciates his singing when he goes to T Bar for leisure or business talks.

"Ladies & Gentlemen, please clap and welcome Mr Kim Taeyeon, a very young and talented singer."

Taeyeon got shocked by the way the emcee introduced him to the crowd. He is a little embarrassed.

"Hi, I'm Kim Taeyeon. I'm very honoured and thankful Mr Johnson for inviting me here. I'll perform 3 songs that I've composed personally for today. I would really appreciate if you all will visit T Bar to continue listening to my live stage. Thank you."

Tiffany got her eyes fixed at the stage, nomatter how many rich young men came to introduce themselves during Taeyeon's performance, she will just shoo them off and try to listen to his voice attentively. She beamed as she listen to Taeyeon sing. It is so addictive, she felt so in need to hear the voice more, but was disappointed when Taeyeon had sang finish and was leaving.

"Stephanie, This coming Friday night, I hope you could.."

"Sorry Jisung shi, I have other things to do."

"Wait!"

Tiffany walked even faster when she knew the guy is still following her. She cursed silently when her sister dumped her all alone to socialize with others.

"Steph. Please. Give me a chance."

"I'm sorry. I'm taken."

"What?! But your father said.."

"If my father called you to eat shit, will you listen to him too?"

"But.." Jisung whined again.

"Come on. Be a man. She doesn't like it then just let her go." Taeyeon said while chewing a gum in his mouth.

"Who are you to interrupt our conversation?"

"Swa-ry.." Taeyeon raised his shoulders, saying it like how Cheon Song Yi said in You Who Came From The Stars, grabbed on his guitar handle and walked away.

"Wait! Taetae ah."

Taeyeon was shocked. Really shocked. He was surprised that a girl he didn't knew called him, even called his baby name that only his family will call him.

Before Taeyeon could say anything, Tiffany grabbed his hand around him. "He is my boyfriend. That is why. Now, can you leave?" Tiffany gave the most direct answer to make Jisung leave in defeat. Taeyeon on the other hand is breathing hard. His heart couldn't stop throbbing when the girl grabbed him.

"Thanks.. Taeyeon.. shi." She almost had forgotten her status. She quickly adds her formalities behind Taeyeon's name.

"Er.. not a problem. Bye."

"Wait. I'm Stephanie. Heir of Hwang Banking and Investments."

"Nice to meet you." Taeyeon bowed 90degrees to the girl which made Tiffany wants to laugh.

"I want you to perform in the upcoming event our company is going to be held."

"Really? Sure. I'm honoured." Taeyeon was in luck. He had never thought he could get another singing opportunity just by performing here. "I will tell you again next time. Do you have a name card?"

"No. But I can write to you my number."

Tiffany immediately handled her phone and gave it to Taeyeon. Taeyeon pressed his number and gave it back to her. "Just remember. Stephanie. I'll call you."

"Thank you, Stephanie. See you in future." Taeyeon bowed politely and take his leave.

I'm in luck! Performing here has made so much businessmen asking about TBar! I'm SO going to have more money rollin' in! What more, the gorgeous girl that I've been checking out all night has asked for my number! SUCHA LADY KILLER KIM TAEYEON! YAHOO!!!! - Taeyeon screamed inside as he skipped his way back to his car.