2 Countries (JJK FF)

Chapter 1- Unplanned plans

Author: I want to first state that its my first time posting a story, I am really nervous regarding the outcome, but I would really appreciate the reviews of the readers. ofcourse I don't really expect you guys to vote but there's no harm in commenting right? so please.....its a request. it will encourage me further.

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21 Sep,2018

"A beautiful morning to start with. Birds are chirping, the autumn leaves are scattered down the tall trees, the ground is bathed with the yellow warmth of the autumn sun, a little chilly breeze. The dry leaves welcoming the winter."

I placed my ball pen on the respective page of the golden embroidered diary and pushed it inside the drawer.

I know, an old fashioned typical habit with typical things in this 21st century. But I just like to keep every single memory in my battered diary.

"Madam please come down the breakfast is nearly done", a tender voice echoed from the dining room.

"I am coming Nancy", I said in an audible tone and brushed my bare foot on the cleaned furry carpet before tying my hair in a lose bun and moving into the shower. I completed my rest of the morning routine and went down the staircase towards the dining room, the clicking noise of my heels made my father aware of my presence as we both greeted each other with a gentle smile.

"good morning baba"

"morning sweetheart"

There was a minute of silence before the room was filled with chattering sounds of plates and spoons mingled with my parents' little giggles and adult talk. I didn't paid much attention to their conversation as I continued to read my emails from my ipad until I came across something astonishing.

Transfer letter?

I furrowed my brows further as I go through the email.

Dear Miss Sreshtha Mitra

I would like to inform you that a transfer order is established for you and you will certainly have to move to Seoul, South Korea. The stipulated period of time will be 4 years. Its an order from the C.E.O of our company along with the recommendations provided by the board of directors. On this notice there will be a comparative raise in your salary and all other provisions will be provided from the company.

We will be oblige for your kind response if its at the earliest.

P.A

Mr A.K Ghosh

After reading the email the next thing I knew I grabbed my car keys and ran down my drawing room to the garage ignoring my parents' 'interrogations' for my sudden reaction. I rushed to the lift and entered the room labeled in golden plate

C.E.O

"May I know the reason for this?" I said in a formal yet in an annoyed tone as I flung my ipad to and fro showing him the lighted screen giving him the full display of the email.

He just motioned me to sit on the chair and gave me a gentle smile before speaking "Sreshtha you should be happy with this. Very few people gets chances to work with such great microbiologists like Kim Dong Hoon "

"I know but there must be a reason for it. Throughout my tenure of 5 years I never got such a notice before. Did I do anything wron-"

"Shh you did nothing wrong, the board directors wanted to collaborate with Kim Dong Hoon to work on the project of the viral disease which has caused huge epidemics in parts  of South Korea. So I thought you to be capable enough for this and as per as your qualification document you have excelled in 16 languages including Korean so why not?"

He said in a casual tone but I didn't really like the idea of being separated from my family for such a long time. "But..."

"No buts you should go back to your house and start packing. It s midnight flight. You are dismissed from the work today"

My eyes were literally popped out from my sockets

"That means its today?"

"Yes Miss so go back and have a safe journey. Car will be provided from the office and all the arrangements of residence and official documents are done. and I apologize for such a short notice" He blabbered like it was nothing while typing something on his laptop.

"yeah right what a damn apology was that" I murmured quite inaudible to him.

"Did you say something?" he looked up through his rimmed glasses stuck on his nose.

I shook my head and bowed to him lightly while leaving his office.

the moment I left his room a deep sigh left from my lips.

"Congrats!"

I was startled by the sudden presence but soon recognized the familiar voice.

"oh god you scared me to death Rahul!" I exclaimed as I looked at his playful eyes with a grin plastered on his well sculpted face. 

"You are so lucky dude. I am jealous!" He exclaimed as he dramatically placed his hands on his heart pretending to be hurt.

"Lucky my ass, then switch places with me", I said with an annoyed tone rolling my eyes at him.

"oh C'mmon don't sulk. I would love to do that but that's your job. I know you don't want to leave your parents but sometimes we have to go with the flow of our destiny. Now your destiny is Seoul. Bon voyage !"

I smiled at this enthusiasm and somewhere I felt delighted that he was the only one who understood the pain of separation.

"coffee?"

"Nope I would have love to but I gotta hurry back and start packing. flight is tonight" I said with a sulking face.

"oh my! Already busy Miss Sreshtha...no worries. have a safe journey"

He engulfed me with his huge muscular arms in a warm hug as I nuzzled my petite face into his chest. he ruffled my loosened hair and bid me bye as I stood in front of the elevator sighing and staring at thin air.

"How am I gonna say this to Mom and Dad?"

I sat in front of my parents in complete silence as they stared at me for a quite 10 minutes and processing my words. I couldn't bear the silence anymore so I decided to cough and ask them

"sooo.....?"

"you mean tonight?"

"yes Ma"

"That is after 4 hours?"

"yes Baba"

"is your boss crazy ?"

 I was expecting that question. So I giggled out before I started to explain about the project. After arguments and smiling expostulations they agreed to it, although it was clear in their worried tone they didn't want me to go so far away.

 I stood in front of the car and stared at my house from afar for a good 5 minutes. I wanted to look at it and memorize every little detail of my abode, where I used to play, where I used to sit and cry when my Dad scolded me in my childhood, all the memories flashed in front of eyes within those 5 minutes. 

"Bye my little house ..I am gonna miss you"

I waved them bye as I hurried inside the car, afraid that parents will see me break down like a little child. A warm drop trickled down my cheek and fell on my palm seated on my lap. I sobbed with silent muffles the whole ride.

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"The flight to Seoul will launch within 3 minutes. Passengers are required to fasten their seat belt during the take off"

I closed my eyes and leaned back to my reclining seat.

"Its going to be alright Sreshtha. Good luck"