Of Hotdogs,Bagels and Basil

Kimchi 33

Amber's POV

I woke up early this morning since there's nothing on our agenda today. Grandma will be meeting some of her Directors in the Main Hall later and it might be a whole day meeting so I told her last night that we will just stay in our room all day and just ask for food once Krys is awake.

Changing into my jogging attire and a hoodie I circled the whole property to get my early morning jog. It was still dark and cold but enjoyable enough for a quick run. I have been eating a lot these past few days of our stay here that I have to burn off some of that calories. I need to hurry and get back to our room before the sun takes a peek on the horizon, I don't want her to wake up and find that I'm not beside her.

This vast compound is still the same. I love staying here ever since I was a kid visiting. I always tell myself that if I was to retire, I definitely want to live here with Grandma and my own family, enjoying the nature and quiet life it offers.

But of course it won't happen anymore since I already forfeited my rights in inheriting this beautiful land. I can still visit and stay but that's just it. There's no way I will have a chance to preserve this beauty because it will be transferred to the next heir.

Mother doesn't have any interest on this land. She said before that it's too provincial and too far from the center of power. That's why she always spend her time mostly on Seoul (but we don't see each other) or L.A. while Dad, well he's happy going to China and back here.

Jackie is pretty contented on just visiting and told me before that visiting is okay but managing the whole property is not on her list. My sister is the adventurous, weird, modern type of girl that doesn't like being tied in just one place. That's why she and Bryan always travel before baby Patrick came.

Maybe I can buy this to whoever Grandma will choose to inherit this property. I can get a loan from the bank then buy this then we're going to live here when our kids are already old enough. Then we will continue Grandma's yearly Gimjang and maybe we can build the restaurant on the city near the mall.

Wow. Am I really thinking about that?! Goodness... So much for thinking ahead of the future maybe I have to ask Krys first if she wants to live here.

Sure, she's enjoying our stay and Grandma's company but I still have to get her comments about what I have in my mind. It's not that I don't have my own decisions but, if we're going to be together and build our family like we wanted to I have to consider her thoughts about whatever I have in mind right now.

I still have to buy an engagement ring to replace the black loop earring I gave to her when I proposed a few months ago. Better ask Grandma for help later, maybe we can visit the city again to buy a ring.

Circling the area near Mom & Dad's room, I saw the light is already on so maybe the parents are already awake. Wow that's a first, maybe they are going back to Seoul early.

"Oh Geez!!! Mom!?" I was scared to my wits when Mom suddenly popped up beside me also on her jogging attire. Oh yeah, she's a health buff I forgot. But it's so early gahd.

"Why are you running so early? Burning some unwanted calories, Amber? You gained some weight! Are you eating a lot everyday?" Mom is keeping up on my phase and I smirked at it.

"Mom, my girlfriend is a top Chef. I eat delicious meals 5 times a day including snacks. Who wouldn't gain some weight? But she already controlled it and just make healthy meals for me. And I go to the gym nowadays. By the way, are you following me, Mom?"

"I've been running before you came. I saw you tiptoeing out of your room like a monkey." Good description mother.

"I don't wanna wake up Soojung, she's tired yesterday because Grandma pulled her to all the shops in the Mall." I slowed my phase wiping the sweat on my face with the sleeve of my hoodie. "Soojung just wanted a few pants and button downs but Grandma.." I shook my head remembering Grandma's persistence "she insisted to buy the same blouse in all colors. She even bought lingerie! Oh my Gosh! We were secretly pulling it out of the bunch of clothes being scanned on the counter but Grandma is like an eagle with a sharp eye. You know Grandma, Mom. Just one look and you know when to stop and shut up."