The Great Escape - A BinJin One Shot Collection

Always Natural, Maldives

"No!" After tossing the whisk into the ceramic bowl, Lee Jung Hyun glared at me. If looks could kill, I would probably be dead on the spot. 

"I promise not to meddle with your lovey-dovey moments, much more your...sexy time!" I giggled as her cheeks turned red. Definitely the most fun part of teasing the holy Lee Jung Hyun is that she gets conscious and shy too easily. While her eyes were on me, my hand was busy stealing the chocolate chips she would be using for her cookies. She has been enjoying her domesticated life lately that she started to make recipes for her cook book. While I, a free woman with no husband to cook for, just enjoyed the perks of being Lee Jung Hyun's taste-tester. 

"Come on! It's our honeymoon. You should not third wheel on a newlywed's honeymoon for Pete's sake,Son Ye Jin." 

"I know but I really wanted to go there. I swear I'll be good. You will never notice my existence. I am a strong independent woman so you won't have to worry about me," I raised my right hand paired with my sweet eye smile to seal my promise. But that act didn't help me at all. It only made Lee Jung Hyun more annoyed. 

"You should go there with somebody else. I mean, Maldives is a honeymoon destination," Her voice was becoming more serious. It was an indicator that she's protesting with the brilliancy of my ideas. 

"Gosh! Are you and Gong Hyo Jin twins? I mean she has told me exactly the same thing," My eyes rolled. I hated the fact that no one wanted to come with me in Maldives. It's not like I'm gonna barge in in their room in the middle of the night. "Please let me come with you! It's my dream destination! Just by imagining all the bikinis that I'll be wearing already kills me to excitement. So, please..."

"But you have gone there, right?" 

"Yeah, in 2012. But vacation trips are totally different from work-related ones. You know that of course!" 

"I'm sorry but I really can't let you join us this time. My husband will really get upset if I allow you to." Her tiger-looks transformed into apologetic ones. Not minding her and her sorry stares, I asked 

"So when is your flight again?" 

"Seriously?!" She exclaimed in disbelief. "Why would I tell you?" 

"Because you can!" I proudly said. I was certain that she would tell me all the details of her trip. She's not the type to keep secrets at me. 

"I am sorry but I am really not going to tell you this time. You can go with Gong Hyo Jin next time. Afterall, you're the only ones who're left single in the eyes of the law." 

"She's too busy. I don't want to waste my time waiting for her to clear her schedule." I munched on the fresh-from-the-oven cookies. 

"Oh gosh! This is so hot!" And yeah, clumsy that I am, I burned my tongue. 

She handed me a glass of water. "Why do you want to come with us, by the way? Your answer might change my mind." 

There. I smiled devilishly. I knew she was gonna give in. 

"Well, I need you as my alibi," I gave her a wink. She was puzzled by what I said. 

"Alibi? Are you going to commit a crime? Murder perhaps?" 

"Hey!" I crossed my arms on my chest and gave her my deadly glare. "Do I seem like a criminal?" 

"Well... If it's a crime to third wheel on a couple's honeymoon, then yes. You should be convicted. Should I call the police?"