Destined To Love You

Stranger No More

Destined To Love You
By: ShinEinah❤️

III

"Did I just let an insane person enter my property?" Einah thought to herself, she's a bit freaked out but managed to not show it "I'm Einah, you're not a serial killer, are you?" Einah asked in a serious~hiding her fear tone "Ha ha!, mianhae, mianhae... don't you worry, I'm an architect, I was sent by my company from Seoul and I'm currently staying at the hotel in town" he took his wallet from his jeans' back pocket and pulled out a company I.d. and a license to show Einah. "I don't mean to be rude" Einah said as she gestured "no need" by shaking her hands and not taking the I.ds that Shin's presenting her "It's just that I'm a woman and I was just being cautious..." ~ "Ofcourse, ofcourse I understand, you're doing the right thing" Shin expressed his understanding as he returned his I.ds back in his wallet and his wallet back to his pocket. "I was actually looking for a place where I can stay for a month or two, maybe even longer-- you see it's cheaper that way. I'm specializing in Asian architecture and structures and I was told that there are some interesting works in this part of town" he smiled hoping he was making sense to the lady she was talking to, then he began to brush off the water droplets from his shirt, his hair and even removed his glasses to wipe them too. "I see, you may sit on the breakfast table while I get some towel & tea, you like tea, right?" Einah asked "Yes sure, I can help you prepare them" Shin politely offered "No, I can take care of it, just wait here. " Einah responded authoritatively then he answered "okay" smiling.

In a little less than fifteen minutes Einah came out with a tray with a pot of hot tea, some sliced lemons and a bowl of honey, on her right arm hanged a fresh towel from the bathroom drawers. When Shin saw Einah by the door he immediately got up and took the tray from her then he settled the tray on the table and arranged everything at the center then Einah handed him the towel after she took the tray back from Shin "Go ahead, dry yourself with that and start with the tea it gets cold quickly, I still need to get something from inside, excuse me" she immediately turned before Shin could say anything. Once again when Shin saw Einah by the door he immediately got up and took the tray from her "I never thought I'd have a guest tonight I only prepared some ramen~ I hope it's okay" Einah said smiling she's become a bit comfortable now "go ahead, eat up" ~"this is too much, thank you" he quickly answered "This is actually my first meal today I arrived a bit late so all I did was check-in at the hotel settle my stuff there then immediately went out to find a place" he explained.

"Oh yes about that, there's a building right across, I believe they're renting out units for home and office use, you might want to give it a try but I think the building's always full... it's one of the most decent place here which isn't as pricey as hotels" then Einah took a sip of her tea "jjinja? I'll check if there's vacancy later" he said "go ahead eat up, soup's getting cold" --"yes, thank you" he then took his chopsticks and started eating rapidly "he's really hungry" Einah thought to herself, after he ate up all the noodles he took the bowl with both his hands and gulped all of whatever's left in the bowl "Aahhh... that was good" he took a napkin from the center of the table then wiped off his mouth with it then finished his not so hot tea. "That was really good" he said smiling "yeah?" Einah said teasing "it seems the rain has no plan of stopping, last night's down pour was the same" Einah recalled her down moment just last night then she looked up "Oh is that so? I hope I'm not in your way or anything, you might need to do something or-- by the way, you have a really nice place here, your garden's so full of life, your home structure seems well thought of, it looks classic and modern at the same time. A really beautiful and relaxing place to live in" his head was constantly turning, he was looking up and around with genuine admiration in his eyes "I know, that's the exact idea when my husband started to reconstruct this place, he's a civil engineer you know, and you truly are an architect" Then she suddenly looked at Einah "Your husband? Is he coming anytime soon? Won't he get mad if he finds me here?" Einah giggled "No, I don't think that will ever happen, I wish though, haha!" now she's really laughing "He passed away nine months ago" his expression suddenly changed "why am i suddenly opening up to this person" Einah thought "I'm really sorry, I'm not sure-- I mean, I really don't know what to say" he said slowly "c'mon it's alright, I have almost everybody worrying for me, feeling sorry for me, I'm pretty sure I have enough" she looked down then gave a sad smile.

"Didn't you have any kids? I mean if I may ask" Shin looks worried "Oh no, we didn't have the chance" deep breath "you see we planned on having kids at least a year after our marriage so we could enjoy each other's company, you know? just the two of us, unfortunately, he left roughly three months after our wedding --hey! the rain has stopped!" Einah suddenly got up from her chair and looked up, but she felt Shin's gaze were still onto her then Einah looked at him "Oh yeah!?" he was startled as he looked up "I guess it's time for me to go" Shin said. "Were you able to finish your tea? If not, I'm pretty sure it's really cold now-- like mine" Einah smiled "Anyway, thank you for helping me pick up my stuff a while ago" she noticed Shin's different gaze "oh that? no need to be thankful, I'm pretty sure others would do the same. Einah went to her bicycle and took an umbrella from the basket "here, incase it rains again". "I was thinking maybe I could help you with the dishes, I mean it's the least I could do after everything you did, for your hospitality" he said with his teeth showing smile "haha! it's alright really, take this umbrella, and good luck in finding your warm, nice and cheaper place" he took the umbrella, " I'll bring this back as soon as I have the chance, arasso?" Einah shook her head "No need, I still have a couple more inside, I hope that umbrella brings you good luck. Einah said as she leads the way towards the gate "Thank you for everything" he said with his eyes on mine "it's okay, good luck again and goodbye..." Einah shut the door and paused with the door at her nose for like thirty seconds "that's the longest conversation I had since you left me, yeobo" she thought.

Shin Woo's thoughts:
After the gate was shut behind him he suddenly had the urge to turn around, knock and beg to let him go back inside --it was really cold outside, he lifted the umbrella he was holding on his hand, looked at it "What is this, I feel like sympathizing with her, it's really cold out here but deep inside I feel so warm... Aischt!" his thoughts became unruly. He looked up straight and found the five storey building, he then looked left then right then started on his way crossing the narrow street "Oh please..... let there be vacancy, jebal, jebal...." (Smile by B1A4)💘