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I was busy washing the dishes we used at breakfast when I heard Jin shouted from outside the house calling me. I quickly finish my business and went out the house when I saw my mom there talking with them. Why they didn't told me that mom's is coming? I immediately greet my mom a hug. 

"I missed you mom! Why you didn't told me you're coming?"

My mom broke the hug and caress my hair. 

"It's an emergency Darling. I need to tell them something about the girls and besides I like to see you."

I felt Jin wrap around my neck his arms from the back and rest his chin on my head. How can he do it in front of my mom?

"Well, you have a nice and hardworking daughter here Madam.  Also, she's pretty."

My mom smile sweetly at us like she saw sweet newly wed couple in front of her.

"And you are a nice guy Jin. I will be very glad if my daughter will choose you as her boyfriend."

"Oh, shit!"

We heard Rapmon exclaimed. Jin automatically removed his hug to me and attended Rapmon. I witnessed how Rapmon gave Jin his dagger stare and left after, Jin walked after him and went inside the mansion. I really don't understand what's with the two.Therefore, if there is something going on between them. I won't judge, who am I to do it? They are nice people after all.

I felt my mom held my hand and she sat down on the chair here at the garden.

"How are you here my dear?"

"I am good mom, they treat me well and they are nice people."

My  mom smile huge at me and felt her pressed my hand.

"I am thankful that you are doing fine.At least now I can breath freely. Still,  stay careful. The old man might look for us because of your dad's debt."

I stare at my mom's sad face. My mom was beautiful and still she is, though she's at her early forties. She has very white skin. It's just she doesn't wear fancy clothes and wear any make-up. Sad thing that I did not got her genes, I got my dad.

"You too should be careful mom.  You're all I have left."

I smiled at her then Jin came. He invited my mom to come with him cause they need to go at the dorm. My mom stood up and hop in the car. I wave goodbye to them, I open the gate and watch the car diminish before my eyes. I close the gate again and about to enter the house when I saw Rapmon there leaning at the entrance.He is scowling his pretty face. I get near him and stop at his front. 

"Rapmon, I don't like to interfere with your life. Yet, I just noticed that somethings odd between you and Jin."

"What are you implying to?"

He crossed his arm on his chest then near his face closer to mine. I can breath in his fragrance breath. Now I regretted my statement earlier.

"I mean, I won't judge. Who am I to judge? I just don't like to see you guys having a fight because of Me?"

Rapmon laugh so hard. What's fun with my statement? I did not dropped a joke.

"Why are we going to fight because of you? Silly. Get inside now and take a rest. You have audition tomorrow."

"Audition?"

He walk in and I follow. He go upstairs and I was left at the living area but he quickly get back handling a folder. He handed it to me so I read it.

"You have audition for a clothing model. Of course, under Kelli's company and our's as model providers."

"Do you think I will pass this audition?"

I asked Rapmon nervously. I just learn the walk but not how to pose for the camera.

"Don't worry 'cause Jin and I will help. We got your back."

I smiled at him and tried to hug but he dodge. Wew. I really smell something fishy here. 

"Hey, it's just a hug! It won't hurt you."

His face became sour and force himself to hug me and I giggles because the hug only last like one or two seconds. I turn my attention again at the paper when my phone vibrate. I got a message.

"Can we meet later? After lunch?  Or give me a time when you're free then I'll send you where we should meet."

From: Pale Guy

I shook my head and replied that I am free the whole day. He quickly replied again consist the details where we gonna meet. 

"Who was that?"

"Hmm, Kelli's brother, Suga. He like to meet up."

I saw how he smiled maliciously. So I defended myself. 

"We became friends and I guess he like to talk to me about something important, we don't usually exchange message."

"Why explaining? I am not saying anything here, Ashley."

Rapmon, slam himself on the couch and turn on the T. V via remote control. I also sat down on the couch and put down the folder on the center table.

"Well, your smile said otherwise." He just nodded his head and kept his odd smile.

"Go now, your Suga might be waiting for you. You can't let your guy wait for long."

"H-hey! What your guy you saying! Hmp!"

I quickly stood up and make my way to my bedroom. Stopping my heart to thump fast but it can't. I also felt my cheeks burning. Because of that, I quickly went inside the bathroom and took a bath.

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My eyes almost jump out my eye sockets when I see the fancy restaurant Suga like to meet me. The food is way pricey here, I only see this restaurant at television, specifically at commercials.

I went in and I saw Suga at the corner looking great with his dark red violet long sleeve polo. He is also wearing a silver necklace. I saw him stirring the spoon and fork into a water in a clear glass. I approach him and I notice that the water is smoking. Yeah, he is disinfecting the utensils with hot water.

I sat down at the seat accrosss to him and one waiter get closer to me and handed me the menu but even when I touch it, Suga stop me.

"I already ordered food."

"You ordered food without waiting for me? You don't even know what kind of food I like to eat."

He tilt his head still stirring the spoon and fork then stroke his brows.

"I doubt you experience to eat at this kind of place. So, just trust me about this and besides, I only ordered healthy foods."

"What the? Never mind. So, why did you summoned me? Is your concern that important that you couldn't said it on phone?"

Suga is about to answer when the food came and I gasp as I see what kind of food he ordered. 

"White pasta with veggies? Steak? Is this medium raw? A wine? Wow!"

I heard him smirk and he wipe the utensils using the clean tissues and started to eat the white pasta. Sorry, I don't know what kind of cook is it.  But it looks so delicious. I also started to taste the pasta first and I felt heaven as my taste bud recognized it's taste. It was so good!

"We are having a date, Ashley."

I choked at his sudden announcement. Suga panicked and quickly handed me the glass if wine. I drank it's content in one shot. Duh! I am choking, I don't care now if I get drunk. I raise the glass asking Suga to pour again wine and he did then I drank it straight again. I took a deep sigh after.

"What? Date? Why? We don't even exchange messages, then now you tell me we are dating? This is crazy!"

"Can you low down your voice? Do you think I like this also? I came here to negotiate and make you my date buddy."

"What? Date buddy? Are you insane?"

His facial expression become sad and gaze at me.

"Grandma, likes me to overcome my OCD. She left a letter that I need to beat my illness so I can obtain the company. I can't let my step brother get everything from us."

"O-OCD? I thought you are just aloof and don't like dirty stuff. I am sorry to hear all of those, Suga. But, why me?"

His expression lighten up a bit. I never thought this guy have lot's of issues in life.

"You're the only girl I know aside of Kelli. They said I need practice to socialized. I cannot count on Kelli becaus she's busy at her company, and my only friend Jimin is out of the country now."

"Suga, I am willing to help but I guess what you need is a specialist at your case."

"Yeah. We'll do it! And besides, I am willing to pay for your help."

This time it's me who stroke my brows and eyed him intently. So that's how money works? I didn't even mentioned the money yet he's saying that he is willing to pay?

"The idea is Crazy actually and I am NOT asking for a payment. I told you I am willing to help for your Grandma. You are insulting me Suga, this talked was nonsense. I have to go."

I quickly stood up and about to leave when I felt him grabbed my wrist. I look down at his hand. Did he just touched me again? therefore, he immediately let go of my hand. 

"Please, this is kinda hard for me and way impossible but I am trying my best here. Okay, I am sorry if I have insulted you. I sucks at communicating."

I sat down again survey his handsome sad face.

"Okay, but please keep in your mind that this is a help from me. No need to pay. Just tell me your plans and please seek a specialist. I am also willing to come with you if you need."

Suga, smiled at me. I saw him multiple times already but this is the first time I saw him smile genuine. Like somehow his burdens ease. I dig in again to my food when I heard him speak.

"I actually don't know what to do. It's also my first time to socialize and went out a date. So don't expect anything from me. I don't even know where couples go."

A soft laugh escape from my lips.  Well, I have experienced date before when I was in my town and it's great.  Just sad that I can't say yes to him because survival is what more important to me that time.

"Then come with me tomorrow at my audition? I guess that would helped you to expose yourself in many people. Besides, people there won't attack you."

"I doubt that?"

Wow! This guy is bit arrogant but he has a reason to be like that. He is handsome and all. 

"Do you know the book Keep in Touch or Mom's Lullabye?"

"Oh! I have read the Keep in Touch!  It's lit! It's tragic and sweet at the same time. I also love the romantic scenes. It's a dream honestly."

"I am the Author of that book."

I was surprised! So this guy in front of me was the Author behind that book?  Then he Potray there the opposite of him. I felt more sad for him.

"Then I guess, you should give me an authograph!"

"Well, I did it last two years ago. The book signing, I mean."

"Then do it again!  Your fans I guess are dying to meet you!"

I laugh again and did not noticed that he's also now laughing with me.

"Well, are you doing another book?"

"Yeah, I have to finish it this week because I need to resign as Author. I need to work at Granny's company."

"Oh! That was sad. Can you give me a hint about the book?"

He put down his fork and intertwined his fingers.

"Don't fall in love."

I look up to him. Just like the first time we meet, the fist time my heart skip a beat. I don't know why but it is now happening again.

"Ha ha. Of course I won't fall in love with you!"

He laugh so loud that some of the costumers look our way.

"Stupid! It's the title of my new book!  Anyway, speaking of the title I have one request from you."

"Please, Don't fall in love with me and don't forget that this is just a plain business."

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