"I don't understand Mark, why are you saying this?" I whimpered as I'm on the phone, to the one I loved ever so much.
"Because I won't be around anymore Phoebe, I'm leaving for Korea tomorrow, I know I left it really late to tell you, but this is for my career, and I know it's upsetting, but I have to do this" this is what happens to me, 2 years of love, not a care in the world, and I get this.
"Mark please, I love you, please don't do this" at this point, tears were rushing down my face. "I'm sorry, but this is more important to m- look, I have to go, I'm sorry". And that was it, he left, no phone calls, no messages, nothing.
I was left alone.
Broken.
5 years later....
I open my eyes, as my alarm clock buzzed like crazy. It read '7:00am', I know it's a crazy time to but up but that's the time I start my day. I put my gym clothes on, do my exercises, go in the shower, brush my hair, and eat my breakfast, then I do the other essentials. Every morning for 5 years straight.
I did this for myself, after going through a rough patch.
I tried not to think of it.
But it always, ends up in my head.
I'm all ready to start my day, I am wearing an oversized black Top, tucked into blue ripped jeans.
If you do not know, I am self employed. I am a language translator. I know fluent English, Korean, Chinese, French, German, Spanish. This is so far, I am trying to expand the range even more.
I use a lot of advertisement, so I can gather more clients, it could be anything from business to just a simple tour guide. At the moment, I am based in LA, USA.
I am of the Korean race, as both of my parents were Korean, that's how I learnt to speak it.
Enough about me for now.
I walked over to my office room, and sat down at my computer to check for any emails about job offers. I did have a few, but one caught my eye. '6 month Korean translator'.
6 months was the most I've seen on here, and that was definitely something I will be looking into.
I read the rest of the email, and what I would need to do, is stay with a group of 7 for 6 months while they travelled around America. It sounded pretty great, I replied to the email straight away.
(Email from client)
Dear Miss Nam,
I have come across your advertisement of a self employed language translator. I have looked into information about it and reviews and I must say, you are exactly what we are looking for. Let me tell you a bit more about what we are asking for.
We need translating for a group of 7 Koreans, just to help out, as 1 does speak English, but needs help as there are 6 who don't speak English well. This will be carried out over 6 months all over America. A great sum of money will be given to you for your handiness.
I hope to speak soon.
Kind regards,
Manager Sejin
( Phoebes email)
Dear Manager Sejin,
Thank you very much for sending me this great offer.
I will be happy to accept this great opportunity of work. As you know, I'm currently at LA,USA. What will be the plan? I am happy to sign any contract relating to the job and privacy.
Thanking you greatly,
Kind regards
Phoebe Nam
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Right, time to get some coffee. I bounced out of my chair and headed towards the kitchen. I made myself some coffee and a sandwich filled with chicken and mayonnaise.
I took it back to my office, to see if there was any more interesting job offers.
But surprisingly, I had a reply from this 'Manager Sejin' not long after.
(clients Email)
Dear Miss.Nam,
Thank you greatly for accepting this offer. That is great, as we will be flying into LAX in 2 days. It will be great for me to meet you on the day of landing so we can discuss transport etc for you and my 7 people. So if I ask if In 2 days time (June 17th) can you meet me at Blue bottle Cafe at around 3:15pm.
Kind regards,
Manager Sejin
(Phoebes Email)
Dear manager Sejin,
Thank you very much and I'm looking forward to working with you !
Kind regards,
Phoebe Nam
Now all I have to do is wait 2 days. I hope it's worth it.
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Authors Note
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I will definitely try and make these longer, but this was just the beginning and I didn't want to drag it out to make it boring :/
But this is the very very first chapter and I hope you find it decent for a first !
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Fanfiction"And suddenly, all the love songs were about you" Phoebe Nam was a language Translator for many people, as she was self employed, she does what she can to make a good living in this world, as she is on her own after a tragic heart break. She finds...
