'Golden Mary'

Part 33

When she climbed off the bus she found Siwon waiting for her in front of a café, a bag of goods in his hand. He smiled at her as soon as she approached him.

"Sorry for calling you out so early, I hope you weren't busy," Siwon greeted.

Victoria shook her head. "It's alright."

They were quiet.

"Here," Siwon handed her the bag, "they're for you and Luhan."

Victoria glanced at the bag, "You didn't have to..."

"Just take it," he urged.

With no choice, Victoria took the bag from him and they stood, again, in complete silence.

"I'm sorry," Siwon apologized.

Her eyes immediately shot up to look at him in confusion.

"I know we kind of started off on the wrong foot," Siwon began, "and it's become kind of awkward between us. I'm sorry."

"I don't need an apology if it's like that," Victoria said, "I, at some point, had feelings for you. It was fun and exciting to have felt that way." She fastened her grip on the bag hoping she didn't look ridiculous. "Anyway, it doesn't matter now. If you like Seohyun, I'm happy, too because she seems like a happier person. I don't have anything against you, if you're thinking that. So, just continue caring for her."

The smile that spread across his lips made Victoria feel all the more sadder with the fact that she didn't have him. She gripped the bag even harder hoping that her feelings weren't readable on her face.

"Thank you," Siwon thanked, "I'm sincere."

Victoria nodded. "Then...if that's all, I'll go."

"Oh, hold on," Siwon started and reached into his pocket. Victoria watched as he handed her a phone, "Would you mind doing me a favor and return this to Donghae when you see him?"

Victoria's heart sunk a little lower.

"He hasn't come in to work for two days now. If you can get in contact with him, I'd appreciate it."

Victoria, again, had no choice but to take the phone from him.

"I'll try."

And on the way back to the apartment Victoria, for the first time since her father's death and after sending her mother off to the airport, felt like bawling. The amount of disappointment soaring through her was indescribable.

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Luhan had fallen into deep thought with a hand under his chin. Besides Yun Man, who he could trust wholeheartedly, there was also Lee Sook Chin. Even though he was close to his father and might be keeping secrets about his father hidden, Luhan could still partially rely on him. After the first visit, Luhan hadn't gone back to see him. What if he knew something regarding his father or An Kor?

Getting to his feet he walked into the kitchen to find Seohyun still busy cleaning, "Is Victoria in her room?"

"Why?" Seohyun turned to look at him.

Luhan almost hesitated, "I have...to ask her about something."

Seohyun glanced at him for a long time before shaking her head, "She went out."

Pressing his lips together he turned to start for the door and just in time it opened. He found Victoria standing on the other side looking at him surprised.

"Why do you look so shocked?" Victoria asked.

Luhan shook his head, "Nuh-uh, you look surprised." He glanced at the bag in her hand and grabbed them throwing them onto the couch. "Lets go, I need to talk to you."