Twenty: Something unexpected

Kim So Ra POV

August 24, 2019,

I sipped my ice cappuccino while staring at the computer screen. I just finished Minerva's monthly reports. For nearly two years, Minerva's financial reports have been very satisfying. Every month there is an increase. Even in the summer like now, Minerva's income could triple from the regular month.

I smiled and walked to the couch. I turned on my cellphone screen and saw that there were 3 incoming messages. The first message from Sunmi, she said that she would come here at 6 pm. The second message came from my father, he wanted to talk to me if I had a free time.

And the third message came from Namjoon, he asked how I was doing and told me that he was at the Bulguksa temple. And tomorrow he will continue their trip to Busan. I smiled at the screen of my cellphone, I was happy Namjoon really enjoyed his vacation, but on the other hand I also miss him. I replied to Sunmi and Namjoon's message, then called my father.

"Yeoboseyo Appa (hello dad)", I answered when the telephone was connected

"Yeoboseyo, Sora?", My father answered

"Ne ... How are you doing? Am I disturbing you?", I asked again

"Ani (no)... I've been waiting for your call. Appa and Oemma are fine. How are you sweetheart?We really miss you," my father said

"I'm fine dad and I miss you too. Btw, Is there something you want to talk about?", I asked

"Ne ... do you still remember my best friend named Fabio Nielsen?", My father asked

"Yes, of course I remember. The last time we met him was when his daughter married in london. Maybe about 3 years ago?", I said doubtfully

"That's right 3 years ago. Appa is glad you still remember it. Appa wants to ask for your help, Sora", my father said again

"Ne, just say it dad," I answered, opening the refrigerator in my office and picking up a can of orange juice

"Next month, on September 11, Fabio will hold a concert in Copenhagen to celebrate 25 years of his career as an orchestra conductor. And he invited us  to attend the performance. But on that date, I also has a state performance in Gwangju. So your mother and I could not attend Fabio's invitation ", my father explained

"Mmm ne. So do you want me to go to represent our family ?", I asked directly

"Yes, Sora ... can you do it, dear?", My father asked doubtfully

"I've never been to Denmark, so yeah, I will go", I said excitedly

"Thank God ... I know that we can always count on you", my father said happily

"Alright, can you send me the invitation details? I'll take care of the rest later," I said again

"Of course, then I'll hang up the phone. Take care of your health ... don't forget to eat. Saranghae (I love you)", my father said, ending the call

"Saranghae Appa", I replied

I smiled while hang up my phone. I finished my juice and turned off my computer screen. I saw the clock showed 5:40 p.m. Sunmi will arrive soon. I rushed out of the room and headed for the first floor to wait for her.

On the first floor, there were already quite a lot of visitors in the reading area. They come with friends and spend time after work. Minerva is not a library that requires you to be calm when reading something. You are free to chat, even drink coffee and eat cake with your friends in here.

I sat in the empty chair in the middle of the room. I looked around the happy faces of the visitors. Everyone seems to be busy with their chats and activities.

"Sora~ahi", I heard a familiar voice calling me

"Sunmi~ah", I smiled back at her

"Look, I brought something for you," said Sunmi sitting in front of me while showing the paperbag in her hand

"What's that?", I asked curiously

"This is the fall collection dress from Sunnie," she said proudly

"Wow daebak ya!", I said wide-eyed in disbelief

"This hasn't been launched yet, but I'm giving it to you so that you won't be sad anymore thinking about Namjoon", said Sunmi with a wink

"Haha Sunmi, you're amazing..gumawo", I said chuckling while receiving paperbag from her

"I'm glad you've been able to laugh, lately your face is very gloomy," said Sunmi teasing me

"Really? Take it easy Sunmi, I have given up my feelings. And you know what?, I will visit Denmark next month," I said excitedly

"Denmark, are you going on vacation? How dare you going to Europe without asking me?!", Said Sunmi in disbelief

It's not a vacation. My father asked me to go attend his friend's music performance. But I am thinking of extending my visit there. At least I will spend 4 to 6 days there," I replied happily

"Wow, awesome! It must be fun," said Sunmi enthusiastically. "Will you go alone?", she asked again

"Ne, but I'm not worried at all," I said

"Hopefully after you return from Denmark you will not be moody and forget your feelings for RM," said Sunmi looking at me

"Yes ... I hope so", I replied

Sunmi and I were talking about Sunnie's autumn collection, when a number of visitors entered Minerva. They are 5 men and 4 women. They gathered in front of the reception desk. After registering in, they immediately went to an empty chair and sofa in the corner.

Me and Sunmi back to discuss my plans in Denmark. When suddenly a man came over to our table.

"Annyeong ... Kim Sora ssi?", said the tall man with glasses

"Omoooo !! Park Min Woo?", Said Sunmi in surprise

"Annyeong, Cha Sun Mi. How are you guys?", Asked the man again, smiling at us

"Annyeong...Well..we're fine", I stammered

Impossible! Park Min Wo? what is he doing here? Didn't he go to Japan to work there? I asked myself.

"What are you doing here? you live in Japan, don't you?", Asked Sunmi

"I returned to Korea two months ago. Long time no see, Sora ssi. It's been nearly 2 years since we last met," he said, smiling at me

"Ne", I replied confused

"Why did you come back?" Asked Sunmi, folding her arms to her chest

"I got an offer to become the head of fashion editor at a magazine in Seoul," he replied

"Jinjja (really?)", Asked Sunmi in disbelief

"Well, I guess you still can't forgive me," Minwoo said, looking grim

"Well, it happened a long time ago, I forgot it already", I replied smiling at him, under the table, Sunmi's feet nudged my foot

"Gumawo ... I know what I used to do was a mistake. I'm really sorry. I hope we could be friends again," he said, looking at the two of us.

"Yeah..maybe", I replied nodding my head

"Anyway, I want to say, your cafe is beautiful and very comfortable, Sora ssi", he said earnestly

"Thank you. I hope you and your friends enjoy your time here," I said

"Alright. I'll go back to my friends... nice to meet you guys again. And mmm ... you look so beautiful, Sora," Minwoo said with a smile and went to his desk

"Kim Sora, what did you just said? have you really forgotten what he did to you?? Are you sure you will be friends with him again?? Aishh...we should avoid that man!!," said Sunmi annoyed

"Sunmi ... come on. It happened a long time ago. I've really forgotten it," I replied

"No. It just happened two years ago. How can you forget and forgive him?! He will definitely do the same thing in the future. You better never get close to him anymore," she said, looking at me sharply

Park Min Woo is my ex-boyfriend. He was handsome, tall, pale skin and has charming smile. Yes, Min Woo is still the same as I used to know him, looking even more handsome with the suit he is wearing now.

Previously, he was Sunmi's friend in the faculty of Fashion Design, SungKyunKwan University (SKKU). Me and Minwoo became close because of Sunmi who introduced us. We are in a relationship for one year. And two years ago our relationship ended, because he had another girl behind me.

Minwoo tried to keep us from breaking up. But I was already hurt. So I ended our relationship. He got mad and started terrorizing me. Until something happened and it involves the police. Then he decided to stay in Japan. Since then I have never heard from him again until now.

But now, suddenly I met him again, here in Minerva. Of course I was surprised and a little scared, considering what he had done to me before.

"I hope he has changed", I answered softly while looking at Minwoo from a distance

"Yeah...I hope so", Sunmi answered skeptically

I looked at Park Minwoo's table in the corner He seemed to really enjoy the time hanging out with his friends. They chatted while laughing. Their table is full of coffee, cakes, books and fashion magazines.

Because Sunmi was still upset, she finally decided to go home early. I went to my office below and sat pensively behind my desk.

* tring

"What are you doing, Sora? Have you had dinner yet?", I read the message that had just been sent by Namjoon

"Not yet", I replied

This time my cellphone rang. I saw 'Namjoonie' on the screen.

"Yeoboseyo", I replied

"Yeoboseyo, Sora... are you ok? I'm worried because you replied with just 2 words", Namjoon asked worriedly

"Ani. I'm fine", I replied while massaging my forehead

"Jinjja? Is there something happening? You can tell me," said Namjoon again

"Ne..jinjja. I'm just tired, oppa. And I really miss you", I replied

"Huh??", Asked Namjoon in surprise

"Huh?? No! No..no... I mean..I..I'm not. I just..uh... I'm sorry...", I said confused as I banged my head

"Hahaha Kim Sora ssi..kyeopta (cute)", he said while laughing. "Alright, I have to go. Don't get too tired huh ... take rest and don't forget your dinner. See you later Sora~ah", said Namjoon still chuckling

"Ne oppa ... gomawo yo", I replied

I hung up and sat limp in my chair. Stupid. Very stupid. Why did I say that I miss him?. I must look so pathetic. I covered my face with my hands. It will be difficult. It would be very difficult to get rid of my feelings for him. But I can do it sooner or later...I hope..