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The past week flew by quickly. You returned to your apartment, but both your dad and Sofia seemed uneasy about you being on your own. However, you assured them that you would be fine. You felt the need to move forward and focus on your life.

At the museum, the work continued piling up. Mr. Hansen placed a lot of administrative tasks on your desk. There was a buzz at the museum as Mr. Hansen would soon be announcing the new appointments for various positions.

You applied for the Senior Curatorship after excelling in the Korean and American Egyptian Exhibitions, helping the museum/gallery win prestigious awards thrice. However, you were unsure if these achievements would count in your favour. When Taehyung called Mr. Hansen, you knew it might work against you. You had already prepared yourself not to be disheartened when making decisions.

After two weeks, Olive returned, and your friendship resumed. You missed your best friend, but with the heavy workload at the museum, there wasn't time to dwell on personal matters.

Laura and Olive were concerned that you didn't discuss what happened in Seoul. All you disclosed was that you and Taehyung were done, and you had given up on him. His parents assured you of their support with your baby girl.

Jimin and Jungkook mentioned visiting you if they came to Europe. You buried your memories of Taehyung deep in your heart and were determined to focus on your well-being and your baby girl.

You, Laura, and Olive spent a Saturday morning shopping at the nearby Copenhagen Mall and relaxed at an upmarket coffee shop.

Olive said nervously, "I'm worried about the results. There are only two senior positions available."

Laura nodded, "I don't know why I applied for a position I likely won't get. You, Hugh, Hansel, and Cha are the top candidates."

You added, "After the incident with Taehyung’s girlfriend, Mr. Hansen wasn't very friendly with me. I could see it in his attitude. No wonder he gave me unnecessary administrative work instead of actual curator tasks. I guess I'm out."

Your heart sank when you realized that Mr. Hansen would never have chosen you in the first place. Laura and Olive had pushed you to apply due to your credibility and experience.

You knew that he would only accept you through superficial means. As the only Asian junior Curator at the museum, you had to work extra hard for the past two years to prove yourself.

You acknowledged that the race was already set, and you had to accept that you weren't even in the running because of what happened in Seoul.

Olive, with sad, azure blue eyes, said, "I think Mr. Hansen will choose that narcissist Hansel De Groot. He was such a pain in the neck in Seoul. He was all over the place, full of himself. What a know-it-all."

Laura chuckled, "Didn't he flirt with the girls there? He believes he is God's gift to women." Olive gave her a deadpan look.

You smiled quietly, lost in your thoughts and reminiscing about the email you received. You constantly thought about it, even though you had applied secretly. You would decide after the positions were announced. However, moving to Sweden would be a significant shift. You didn't know if your dad would agree due to your condition. By that time, you would be seven months pregnant.

Olive grinned, "He was flabbergasted when he met Mr. Kim's other two friends. Gosh, the three of them made Hansel feel inadequate. He met the handsome Mr. Park Jimin. When he saw the guy, Hansel forgot he was straight. He couldn't stop gushing like a stupid fanboy, asking me if it wasn't illegal in Korea for the guys to look so adorable and alluring. He was ogling Mr. Jeon's muscled arms. I felt so embarrassed, and when Mr. Kim asked me if something drastic happened to Hansel, I just told Mr. Kim behind Hansel’s back, of course, that Hansel had come out of the closet. Mr. Kim was flabbergasted." She snorted as you and Laura burst out laughing. If Hansel found out, Olive would be buried alive. Hansel took pride in his manliness.

Hansel had a very high opinion of himself. He was very handsome with uniquely sky-blue eyes with a dark grey ring around his iris. He had natural golden blond locks, which he loved to grow out long. He recently turned 30, but still had no steady girlfriend. He probably loved himself more than any woman. The whole museum knew he had a soft spot for Olive, but she wasn't interested.

Olive chuckled, "I just got back at him for his attitude toward us as women." She grinned. You shook your head at Olive's antics.

Laura smiled, "He really is a know-it-all."

You nod," How's Mr Park and Mr Jeon doing?"

You just asked out of curiosity. Jimin called you a few days ago wanting to know how you faring.

Olive chuckled," The 'flirt' we know. I heard he is apparently dating an Italian supermodel...but Mr Jeon..not sure. He just look a little quiet."

Laura looked surprise," Wow!"

You nodded,"The Elite club is one of the top bachelor's clubs. But they are only seven. They are selfmade billionaires also from old money. Park Jimin is going to become CEO of his families Pharmaceutical companies. But he is not interested to take over so soon. Jeon Jungkook is in shipping. He is one of the big shot executives at his family corporation. He dated one of my juniors friends, Jenna,  but they broke up in their final year. It was messy business."

Olive smile at Laura's excited face," Yeah the Koreans are living in their own kdrama land with all their antics. "

Laura grin," I want to go to Seoul also, but Mr  Hansen---"she trailed off.

You gave her a soft look,"Don't worry. Your turn will come with the new 'Art of a Bleeding heart' compaign by  next year. Mr Hansen and Taehyung were discussing it a few months ago. I don't think I will be part of it." You looked down at your soda drink.

Your two friends gasped audibly.

Olive looked perplexed," What do you mean?...you always lead a project like the Egyptian Art."

You inhaled deeply," Er...I might moved to Sweden, but I'm still contemplating.'

"Oh no! Why?" Olive asked shocked. It was the first time she heard about your plans.

You just shrugged and told them about your job offer a week or two ago. They were so surprise and urged you on to take it. Away from everything.

Olive looked a bit concerned,"Will you be able to cope with 'butterfly' on the way and your health condition?"

You nodded and pursed your lips slightly, " I'm still deciding, but my application forms are sent. I just want to cut ties with the museum that has connections with Taehyung. I heard one of the directors said that Kim Contemporary Gallery will be very much involve in the organization of this huge campaign. I don't feel like running into my ex-fiancé. It hurt to much."

You wiped over your face as your two friends saw the pain etched in your expression. Losing the love of your life was the most devastating life event and you just want to move on.

Laura who sat next to you gave you a comfortable side hug, as Olive took your hand a day give it a rub.

Laura nod in understanding,"We understand girl. Do what makes you happy. But just so you know Mr Hansen knows your worth. He won't be too eager to loose you like that to a rival museum. Mr Kim will definitely travel to Denmark like few months ago when you two worked on the Egyptian theme."

Olive looked conflicted, " You must give me the number of Axel who recommended you. If you leave Denmark I'm not staying here. I'm coming with you to Sweden."

Your eyes widen in stunned silence,"Olive...no! You can't just leave your life here. You are so family-tight. Your parents will not approve. You are their baby girl and you know how protective they are especially  your three brothers. I can't let you do that. Believe me I'll come and visit regularly."

Olive looked adamant," I made up my mind, Cha. I'm going with you. Your dad and Sofia will accept it because I'm going to watch your back, care for you and little butterfly. If I don't get a job than I'll be your stay at home carer for 'little butterfly'."

You looked at Olive with teary eyes. You didn't realised how much Olive care for you.

Laura smile," Let Olive do it Cha. I will visit constantly. I would love to emigrate with you,but you both know I'm looking after my foster parents who is in their old age. I want to make life easier for them because of taking me in as their child when no one in my family wanted me after my parents died. But I think it will be a good decision to start afresh...we all know Hansel or Hugh will get the post. So this is your chance to get that senior curator position you've been aiming for. You are well educated and you done with your Masters Degree in Museology. You are an asset. But I doubt if Mr Hansen will let you go that easily. You must come up with the best excuse."

You nod in agreement," True. I'm the only one with that degree path right now. But I'm so tired to prove my worth in this museum. I need a fresh perspective on my career and a healthy environment for my baby. I don't want Taehyung to know about my condition. Only Jimin and his parents has knowledge of it. Jimin said he wants to be there for me when I bring 'butterfly' in the world.Let just hope I made it through." You say regretfully.

Jimin is one of your dearest friends who always has your back. One day if you still alive, you'll repay him for what he has done for you.

You stayed at the mall for two more hours just enjoying your girl fellowship with each other.

Back at your apartment you took a refreshing shower and answer all your text messages from your dad. He and Sofia invited you for lunch the next day.

She also reminded you not to forget your appointments with Dr Larsen and Dr Eve Dahl your gynecologist.You must say you would have forgotten about it, If she and the doctors PA hadn't  remind you also.

You went to bed very early that evening because of the pounding headache and the constant ache in your shoulder. You hope Dr Larsen has stronger pain medication. After Dilraba painful push, your shoulder was acting out more often.

Sometimes you wonder when will all your trials and tribulations end.

The following morning, you dressed yourself well. You gave yourself positive affirmations and told yourself that this will be the most blessed and favorable day ever. You trust that your health will have better results even if your body speaks otherwise.

You dressed yourself it a beautiful beige sleeveless dress , light stockings with tan booths. And a light tan leather jacket that tighten around your  waist. You could see the change already around your belly area. You have gain weight even your skin was staring to become radiant. When you done, you grab your brown Louis Vittone totebag and walked down the illuminated stairs to your living room.

Your apartment is very modern and high end. Taehyung visited you twice during his meetings with Mr Hansen. But you kept it a secret from your colleagues. Nobody knew you were involved with the handsome gallery owner. You remembered how your female colleagues swoon over his handsome features and just wanted you to let them meet him...more to organize a date or two.

You love your comfortable apartment, if you had to leave you won't sell it but just placed it on a vacation program. 

You already booked your taxi from Zero and a call told you it was already at your door.

On your way to the medical suites you could feel the apprehension gnawed at your insides. You hope you will at least find positive news. Luckily both your attending doctors are in the same facility so no need for you to drive across town to visit them.

Dr Dahl is on a floor above Dr Larsen. Your eyes roam across the city as you relax in the taxi.

Some streets are made of cobble stones while others are lined with colourful houses built in the 17th and 18th centuries especially around Nyhavn area which also has a small canal that runs through it. The city’s bike-riding tradition can be seen in many city neighborhoods, as well as its environmentally friendly atmosphere. You loved biking during your teen years. It's a bustling city but also very peaceful with all the cafes near the boardwalks.

You love your country and it will be hard to uproot yourself again. Almost like when you got a scholarship at Korea National University and went to study there also to learn about your Dad' s birthplace, culture and language.

Your Korean grandparents died and only your Dad's sister  and your two male cousins are still in Korea but they stay in Busan. During uni vacations you always visit them if you didn't go to Denmark.

The office reception was empty. You were inwardly elated because it was early Saturday morning. Alma, the receptionist was very excited to see you after weeks of absence and you exchanged some pleasantries.

The luxurious office is very trendy and high-end. You took a seat at the lounge area, take a magazine and kept yourself busy while waiting for your appointment.

Alma brought you a mug of coffee because you were the only patient seated, but you politely decline a muffin. You like the old middle age woman.She was motherly with big hazelgreen eyes and a cool purple hairdo. Her huge silver framed glasses adorned a heavy make up face. But her coral pink lips were always friendly which made the patients very relaxed.

Just then you heard the door chimed and a loud gasped from Alma made you looked up. You squint your eyes to see who the visitor was. His nut brown hair were Ioose curls and he had dark glasses on. He was neatly dressed a red and white tracksuit and his physic was very athletic.He had an aura of a sportsman. He looks very familiar but than your eyes widen when you heard his soft chuckled at Almas excitement. You just look down busy with the magazine, your heart raced.

"Noah! Oh my gosh. It's so good to see you," she gasped as Noah went around the desk , chuckling and gave her a tight hug.

He had a huge smile on his face.

"Ms Alma... hows' my second mom doing? Gosh it is soo good to be back on homeground even just for a while,' he huskily uttered.

She smirk," Your parents will be delighted to have you back home. So you are preparing for the games. "

Noah grinned," Yes...we back in training for the UEFA championships. We had games in Sweden and Italy. So our team just flew back two days ago. "

She nodded," So do you want to see your dad? If you wait a bit, he is still with a patient busy and then he had to see two patients, one patient will see him now in a few minutes," she gestured to where you were seated.

He smiled and briefly looked at you and back to Alma," No, it's okay. I'll wait for him, I want to take dad out for a little brunch. He said he'll only going to attend to three patients for today."

Alma nodded,"Okay, yes Ms Choi is the second than the other has not arrived yet...so take a seat and I'll bring you a hot cup of coffee and a muffin...just as you like it."

'Thank you Alma, you are a darling," he winked at her and  walked to your area.

Where you sat, your heart was racing with excitement. Noah Larsen is Dr Victor Larsens' younger son. He is one of  Denmarks National footballers. He was very famous and handsome. But he was also your senior at the private school you both attend few years ago. You can't believe that you met the celebrity after years.

He took a seat in the seat infront of you with a soft greeting. You looked up with a lopsided smirk. His eyes widen in recognition. He knows your face.

"Oh my word! Cha-young? Is this you truly? My dad told me he has an old schoolmate of mine as a patient. How are you?"he breathed out his  large eyes were sparkling with admiration at your  beauty. You were breathtaking.

You blush a little at his admiring eyes on you,"Hi Noah. I'm good. It's an honor to see a celebrity in this vicinity."

Noah shook his head, in disbelief,"  Wow! What a small world! So, I've heard you went to study in Seoul. Wow! I remember you dated the swim champion of the school...what was his name again? Oh Carl...are you two, high school sweethearts married already ? You were the cutest couple at school. I was so jealous that Carl got himself such a beauty?" He smiled widely.

You inhaled deeply at his interest. Seems he didn't get the latest gossip of what happened  in your senior year. He was already in university and he was already drafted in a soccer league traveling to different countries. Carl was part of the sports athletes at school, a year younger than Noah. You and Carl were high school sweethearts and you thought your path was set to marriage, but life happened. You were deeply hurt.

Your eyes darken a bit, which didn't miss the brown eyes of Noah,"Oh, er...we broke up in his senior year. He dated and married my cousin few years ago---" you softly state. You don't want to be sad, but you heard from Sofia, that Carl and your rich cousin had marital problems and are on the verge of divorce. Carl was caught cheating on her and his mistress is pregnant with his first child. He and your cousin doesn't have kids in their marriage. You cousin can't have kids or she is too fixated on her looks to let kids disfigure her body. She always crave what you had and Carl was her target. She eventually seduced him  and stole him from you.

You forgave them for the pain they caused you, but karma intervened.

Noah eyes widen,"Oh...good for him ...but better for me," he smirk ," So you single?...sorry for being so forthright. Can I have your number Cha? We should catch up...only if  it's okay with you?"

You smiled shyly," Er yeah no problem. I...I am officially single..." you bit your lips as you hand him your iPhone. You exchanged numbers, smiling in each others eyes.

His eyes glowed as he looked at your flustered face," It's really good to see you Cha. Carl made a huge blunder to let you go..." He trailed of. At school Carl was very handsome and had lots of female admirers, but he had a rowing eye also, but he was very possessive of his cute girlfriend.

Just then Alma gained your attention, her eyes smiled mischievous in your direction. She just waved at the patient who was before you. She was surprised at Noahs demeanour. She never saw the celebrity so smitten with a girl before.

"Er Cha-young. Dr Larsen will see you now.."

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A/N: Cha-young met the Football star.

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1.Do you think Mr Hansen will overlook Cha-young?

2. Do you think she must follow her heart and go to Sweden?

3. What do you think of Olives' offer to go with her?

4. What do you think she must do now?

a. Wait for Taehyung to regain his memories and come after her.

b. Start living for her baby and forget about love.

c. Forget about Taehyung, move and go on a date with Noah.

5. What do you think of Noah Larsen?

6. What are your thoughts on her ex- boyfriend and her cousin?