diana ↑ kim taehyung

4부

2.2020

12:13

“You speak English?” Diana asks him in disbelief. She knew that countries all over the world studied the language, but there are people who don’t speak it. “No offense, by the way.”

With Taehyung silent, her body feels tense, worried that she made an offensive remark. Although after a few seconds, she hears a chuckle from him. “We made a deal that we speak English when we talk to each other personally so I could practice. But when we text, we use Korean so you could do the same. You don’t remember that?’

It made sense that she made a deal with him about that, but what benefit would that give him? If he was some office worker in a global company, she would understand that.

“Oh okay, why don’t you hail a taxi? I’m sure there are still some out there even if it’s a bit late.” She didn’t get why she would have to give a ride. She doesn’t even know the guy. Well, the other Diana did.

“It’s cheaper if you give me a ride, we can go get some takeout if you want. That’s my fare for the ride.” Her stomach growled as he mentioned it.The free food tempts Diana to agree with his request. The cup noodles she had earlier was not enough for her.

The problem was the car, she didn’t own one. She used to, but then she died. The only solution is to ask her parents, but would they allow their daughter who somehow resurfaced from the dead?

“Okay, have you gone through immigration?”

“Not yet, the plane just landed. That’s why I called you to go here before I finish.”

She bit her lip, is she really going to pick up a guy she barely knows for free food? “I’ll text you back. Bye.”

“Okay. Bye, Ana.”

She ends the call despite wondering why the guy was calling her in that way. She goes to her parents’ room with her dad playing a video game on the television while her sister was on the phone, but her mom was nowhere to be found. “Can I borrow the car? I’m going out for a quick drive.”

“I’m okay with that, sweetheart. Just drive safely, okay?" She nodded, hugging her dad’s free arm.

“If you’re going to pass by a drive-thru, can you buy chicken nuggets or fries, please?” Emmy requests.

Diana nods as she bids farewell to the both of them, she goes downstairs to find her mother on her phone while the television is on. She asks again the same question she asked her dad from earlier. She thanks her as she gives her a hug, allowing her to go out at this hour.

Once she gets to the garage, she sends a text to Taehyung that she will be at the arrivals in half an hour.

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12:51 AM

Taehyung texted her his location. She also asked him what he was wearing, the girl was afraid that she might get some guy with criminal charges. 

Once she parked the car and went to the location, she saw a man waving at her with a wide smile. She turned back to see if there was anyone behind her, there was no one. She gives a small smile and waves back.

The man who she guesses is Taehyung runs towards her as he drags his luggage. “Ana!”

He embraces her, leaving her shocked for a few seconds before patting his back awkwardly. “I missed you.” He pulls away and asks how she was for the past two years.

“I’m doing well," she says. “How was your flight?”

“Well, it’s tiring since I couldn’t really move from my seat for more than ten hours other than going to the restroom.” He chuckles. “But I got a business class seat and I slept better than usual, so I think it was good.”