AAE Endless Love
By KY (US)
Contents
The story continues from the last chapter of
AAE
Characters:
XZ : Yin XiangZe
SM : Zhen ShanMei
YM : Xu YingMei
GC : Gui Cheng (Shan Mei's father)
XD : Xian Da (XiangZe's senior)
XZ and SM soon realize they are in the
middle of intersection kissing. Her face slowly turns red. XZ grabs SM hand and
pull her towards the car. In the car, SM looks at XZ shyly. She recalls of what
XZ told her, XZ asked her to stay and his face expression when he said “I Love
You”. It will be an unforgettable moment to both of them.
SM doesn’t really want to go to England for special correspondent, but how
would other people think of her when they realize she sudden changed of mind.
Also XD announced in the morning show that she will be leaving.
XZ: SM... SM, what are you thinking. You look like lost in space. Are you
worrying how others will think when you show up at work tomorrow?
SM: Yes, I am a bit worry, but will the other directors approve of me not
going?
XZ: We will worry about the issue tomorrow. I better take you home. Your dad
will be worrying sick about you. It passes midnight.
************
GC looks at the clock and starts to worry if anything happened to SM and XZ. It
is very unusual for SM not to call home if she will be home late. As he opens
the front door, XZ’s car approaches the driveway and SM is getting out of the
car. XZ gets out of the car and greets GC with a bow. GC is so happy to see
them got home safely.
GC: XZ, why don’t you come in for a drink? Where have you two been? I am
worried that something might have happened. SM, don’t you have to fly to
England tomorrow? (Before SM could answer he asks about YM) How is YM? Is she
ok?
When they got into the house, GC and XZ sit in the living room and talking
about YM. SM is in the kitchen busy making snacks for the men to eat with their
drinks.
XZ: YM is fine. She is at the orphanage. She is very happy there. She lost her
memory and she can’t remember anything except for the years before she turned
6. Hopefully she will remember us one day. This is the address where she is at.
Again, SM starts to worry about XZ drinking too much.
SM: (Coming out from the kitchen) XZ, please don’t drink too much. You still
need to drive home tonight.
Both of the men give her a look and start laughing.
GC: Sometime I am worried if any men want to marry you if you keep on nagging
so much. (SM puts the tray on the coffee table and GC notices something
sprinkling on the ring finger that was not there before.)
SM: Daddy.....
GC: (With a serious look) Uhh I don’t think I need to worry much about you getting
married. Do you two have something else to tell me besides about YM? Something
like SM where did you get the beautiful ring on your finger?
XZ and SM both look at each other and don’t know what to say. SM sits next to
GC.
XZ: I want to ask for your daughter’s hand.
GC: Hmm.. I feel sorry the person who have to marry you. You alwaz get into
trouble and nags like crazy
SM: (with a pout face) Daddy....
XZ: That is true. Might need to rethink about this issue then.
SM pretends to be mad and gets up to leave the men alone. She walks pass XZ. XZ
pulls SM down next to him and does not let her go no matter how she struggles.
XZ: Is ok, I will have to be patient with her.
XZ & GC starts to laugh.
XZ ends up staying a night at SM’s house. When XZ is up in her room, XZ hugs SM
tightly.
XZ: What am I going to do without you if you still end up going to England? One
year will be like forever.
SM: I am not sure what will happen until tomorrow. I need to find someone to
replace me. I can only delay this for three more days.
XZ gives SM a peck on the lips before she heads out of the door. GC sees SM
coming out of the room.
GC: SM, where are you going? I thought you will be sleeping in the room with XZ
tonight. (J/K)
SM: No, I want to stay up with you for a chat. Tomorrow I will find out if I
need to go to England or stay in Korea. I am very worried.
**************
SM got up early to cook breakfast for her dad and XZ. XZ also got up 30 minutes
later. He calls the flower’s shop and orders 100 roses, he asks them to deliver
the roses to the station at 10:30 am for Sun Mi. He can’t imagine how she will
look when she receive the flowers. The first time when she received flowers
from her dad her team members were teasing her because they thought it was from
XZ. SM went to his office with the flowers and an expression he could not
forget. XZ and GC especially surprised. SM got up early to cook breakfast. They
can smell the food, fry eggs, ham, and sausages from upstairs.
GC: XZ, you need to come over to sleep more often. Then I will be able to have
breakfast.
Both of them laugh. SM doesn’t even bother to pay attention to them. She keeps
thinking how I got myself into these messes. After breakfast, XZ drives SM back
to his house so he can get a shower and change before heading back to the
office. His secretary must be wondering where he is for he is not usually late
for work. That is not one of his fewer worries. He is more worry about if SM
needs to go to England. How is he going to find someone to replace her? He
can’t use his personal reason to the board for her to stay. He will have to try
a different approach.
***************
When XZ and SM have arrived MBS station, XZ is trying to hold SM’s hand when
they enter the building. But SM refuses to let him hold her hand. SM wants XZ
to go in first and she will go after him and he doesn’t like the idea. He makes
a compromise with her. XZ will not hold her hand, but they will enter the
building together. When they enter the building, the others wonder why she is still
here.
SM: (She enters the team office) Good Morning.
Everyone look at her with questions marks on their faces.
XD: Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be on the plane flying to England?
SM: Things might change a little.
Deliver guy: Is there someone call SM?
SM: (With a shocking face) Uhhh.. I am.
Deliver Guy: There are some flowers for you. (He starts to carry the flowers
into the office.) Ok that is all.
SM looks for the card and wonders who send the flowers. She finally sees the
card.
To My Sweet SM,
Hope you like the flowers I sent. I planned to propose to you on the night of
the restaurant after we attended XD’s wedding. I didn’t do it because I didn’t
want to stop the chance of you going to England as special correspondent. I
know one year will be fast, but I will miss you terribly.
Love Your Truly,
Y
Tears start coming down from her eyes. Her team members look at her strangely
and know exactly who send the roses. She blushes as her team members stare at
her crying. SM is so touch by the card. She excuses herself from them and goes
to see XZ. XZ is not at his office. His secretary tells her he is at a very
important meeting. She then remembers the issue of the special correspondent.
She waits for XZ in his office…
XZ
comes out from the meeting looking unhappy. Unfortunately, XZ was not able to
convince the other directors for SM not to go to England. Director Jin was the
first one who objected the idea. Director Jin and XZ always have conflicts
against each other. He said t would be a good opportunity and help the company
in the future Of course when he said that, the other directors also agreed with
him.
He does not know how to break the news to SM. XZ opens the door to his office
and sees SM is curling up on his chair sleeping. XZ walks up to SM and think it
will be nice to wake up next to SM. Now that she needs to go to England for a
year, the marriage will need to be postponed. He bends down and gives her a
peek on her cheeks. SM eyes open slowly and see XZ next to her. She quickly
sits up and fixes her hair.
SM: You didn't even wake me up!!!!! How long have you been here?
XZ: (With a teasing voice) Hmmm... about an hour or so. (laughing)
SM: (Giving him a look)
XZ pulls SM up from the chair and sits down, then pulls SM down on his lap. SM
refuses because she is worried someone may come into the office.
XZ: Don't worry! No one is going to come in. They usually knock first.
SM is not going to take the risk of someone coming in with out knocking. Before
they even could finish their conversation, XD rushes into XZ office.
XD (Xian Da): What is going on? Why is SM still......? Hi SM, I didn't know you
are here.
SM: (Her face blushes) I am just about to leave. I will leave you guys alone.
XZ & XD: Don't go! It is ok.
XZ: Ok, both of you can have a sit. First, SM I need to tell you...uh.....the
directors decline the proposal that you not attend for the special
correspondent. (SM face darkens and doesn't say a word.) Second, XD can you
call for a press conference for late afternoon. I need to announce SM and I
will be getting marry. The date has not been decided but will be within a year.
XD: Ok, I will call for a press conference.
SM: How are we going to plan a wedding within a year while I am in England?
Having a press conference is not necessary. I.....
XZ: SM, I have my reason for doing this. Please don't ask any further
questions. I will explain to you later. I will call you later for lunch. XD, I
need to speak to you privately.
(SM leaves XZ office with a miserable face. XZ looks at SM and hopes she will
be alright.)
XZ: XD, I will be flying between England and Korea from now on. For the time
when I am in England, you will be in charge of making decision for programs
planning, also keep an eye on Dir. Jin. I am not sure what he will do when I am
gone. Please keep me inform.
XD: Ok, I understand. (J/K) What had happen last night? Did you and SM???
XZ: Last night, I asked her to marry me and not to go to England. Ande(smiling
cheekily)
XD: What? What did you guys do? You talk nonsense, boy! What had happen?
(anxiously asking)
XZ: Nothing. That all (smiling naughtily). What were you thinking, man?
(flashes his eyelashes innocently)
XD: You! You nearly made me have a heart attack!! Err...are you sure nothing
ELSE happened? (smiling)
XZ gives him a look and crushes a piece of paper to throw it at him.
***************
Outside of MBS
XZ is at the front of MBS waiting for SM for lunch.
SM: Sorry, I am late. I was talking to senior.
XZ: Don't worry, dear. I have waited for 4 years. Couple of minutes is fine
(smiling adoringly).
They go to the restaurant and order their food. SM didn't say much in the car.
When the food is on the table she doesn't touch the food and stirring her fork
around the plate.
XZ: Even though you are not hungry, you don't have to play with your food. Is
something bothering you?
SM: Why do you need to hold a conference? I don't feel too comfortable standing
in front of everyone and announce our wedding.
XZ: (XZ holds SM hands and presses his lips on her hand. He lifts his head up
and looks into her eyes) Sweet SM, I know you feel uncomfortable about the
conference, but I have told the press that our organization would be announcing
our marriage.
SM: You need to promise me you will not make jokes.
XZ: I will try my best not to.
*********
Press Conference
The press conference host is XD. XZ thought since SM is acquainted with XD she
will be relaxed during the interview. The room is filled with people who are
interested in seeing the lovely couple. SM is a bit tensed looking at the
anxiously waiting reporters, however the sight of XD cools her off a bit,
knowing that he will make sure that the programme will go on smoothly. XZ and
SM enter the room holding hands. Looking at XZ eyes, SM feels more relaxed with
his hand holding hers assumingly and lovingly, she assures herself that she
will be alright through out this conference. XZ is not wearing a suit today. He
dresses casually with a knitted shirt fitted loosely, beige jacket and khaki pants.
The jacket sleeves are pulled up to his elbow. His hair has a little gel with
some bangs covering his forehead (not his usually look to work). SM is wearing
a sleeveless white blouse and beige short skirt. The couple matching color
outfits catches the audiences attention besides adoringly looking as a lovely
couple.
XD: Congratulations! (They gives each other a hug before sitting down).
XZ & SM: Thank you
XD: Ok, I know that all of you (looking at the reporters) are anxious to ask
questions, but please let me have the pleasure to be the first one to
congratulate these two wonderful people and great friends of mine for their
decisions. And also, please let me have the honour to ask the first question.
XZ, I have known you for such a long time with all the girls around you, and
you chose SM. SM must be a treasure to you. Why did your choose her? (Laughing)
I heard you met her at Cambridge University during your studies.
XZ: Yes, that is true. SM was in London't to study English for couple of
months. I actually saw SM at the library of Cambridge University, but she
didn't see me. Our real first encounter was when I hit her with my car. She was
busy thinking and on her dreamland instead of watching where she was going. Why
did choose her? (Laughing sweetly while looking straight into SM eyes) Simply,
because she brings laughter, care, and love back to my life. Her kind heart
towards other people and sweet smile warms my heart. She also brings back faith
to me on how love is really a beautiful thing.
(At this point, SM was near to tears looking lovingly at XZ)
XD: Alright, now first question. (Looking at all the hands shove up in the
air). Alright, you. Question please.
Reporter 1: Director Yin, how did you confess your love to Miss Jin?
XZ: (Laughing) hmm actually told her I like her on the roof of MBS. (The whole
hall roars with laughter)
XD: What? You told her on the roof of MBS. Man, you could choose a better
place.
XZ: Hey, what can I do? I really wanted to tell her how I feel earlier, but I
was not brave enough. I remember there was one night, I waited for her
appearance outside of her house but she didn't show up. And I didn't know what
to do, so I left a rose for her on the gate.
XD: (Laughing) XZ, the way you told SM, I am surprised seeing her chose you as
a boyfriend. SM, this is not like you. Usually you are a chatterbox, why are
you so quiet today. Alright, now let us hear you speak. Question for Miss Jin,
anyone? Alright, you over there.
Reporter 2: We were informed that you are supposed to go to England today. But
then, you are still here. Did Director Yin try to stop you from going to
England by propose to you?
SM: (Blushing) I am still going to England. I will be leaving in two days. As
for the proposal
XZ: (Helps her answer the rest of the question) I proposed to SM because I
don't want to lose her. I treasure her like a precious jewel. I don't want to
see someone else take her away from me when she is in England. It took me the
whole year to win her heart. (Holds SM hand tightly. Tears start to fill her
eyes.)
XD: Have you decide the date for the wedding?
XZ: The wedding will be within a year. The date has not been set.
XD: Alright then, I think that is enough for now. Thank you all for coming
today. I think all of you should be satisfied as Director Yin has fulfilled you
by keeping his promise to announce his wedding to all of you. And also, thank
you XZ and SM for interview. We all wish both of you happiness in the future
After the Press Conference
XZ and SM decide to take the rest of the day off to spend some quiet time
together.
SM: XZ why don't I cook dinner for you tonight. I have not cook a meal for you
before. It is always take-outs.
XZ: (Laughing) You cook!!! Haha...Are you sure you will not burn my apartment.
Then I will be homeless (silence for a while, with his head frowning,
pretending to think hard). But on the other hand, if my apartment is burnt,
then there be a reason for me to move in your house!hehe..(SM pinches him on
his arm). Alright, I'll worry about getting food positioning then.
SM rushes down the hallway to XZ office. XZ follows SM toward his office and
thinking what am I going to do with her. She is such a kid sometime.
(SM cell phone rings)
GC: Can Xiang Ze and you come home for dinner tonight? ZS and I went to visit
YM and convince her to move in with auntie.
SM: Ok daddy, We'll come home for dinner.. (SM Hangs up the phone and in her
fantasy world)
XZ quietly enters his office, creep behind SM (she startles), wrap his arm
around her around waist, and gives her a passionate kiss on her neck.
SM: (Struggling to escape from XZ tight hold while XZ refuses to release her)
Hey what is that for..(We are still at work. What if someone comes in...(He
turns her around and kisses her on the lips.)
XZ: (Big smile on his face) That is the revenge for punching me on the arm.
SM: Can believe you did that!!!! (Blushing)
(Knock on the door)
XD: (Looking at them naughtily b/c of SM blushing face) Forgive me for
intruding..Want to know if you want to have dinner with my wife and I tonight.
XZ: No thanks we have plans. How about tomorrow?
XD: That will be great. Err...you may continue your unfinished business(smiling
wickedly and winks)... Later !(door closed)
SM: (Looking embarrassed) Dir. Yin, what will other people think!!!!
XZ: Please don't call me that.. When u do that, means you are mad at me..
(making a silly face).
SM: (Giggling) Don't make that face at me...I will forgive you if you go to my
place for dinner. Daddy called saying YM will be moving in with auntie ZS.
XZ: Next time when you get angry.. I will make this face.... Okay your place
for dinner..
*************
SM House
XZ and SM go to YM house to pack some of her belongings and bring it to auntie
house before heading home. Dinner was ready to be served when they reached
home. SM sees YM and gives her a big hug and XZ greets everyone with a bow.
During dinner everyone chats merrily. XZ asks YM if she would like to continue
working at MBS. YM likes the idea, but she is not ready to accept the offer.
She wants to help Auntie ZS at the convenient store for a month or two. SM
announces she needs to go to England for one year. The company wants her to do
the attachment since it is such a short notice for them to find a replacement.
GC: (J/K) Then I will be able to keep my daughter a little longer. (Everyone
laughs)
After dinner XZ helps SM clear the table and wash the dishes. (Playfully) XZ
blows foams into SM's face and hair. (Laughing) SM splashes water back at him.
It took them nearly an hour to finish washing the dishes. GC and ZS hearing
laughing, giggling, and loud noises from the kitchen, they hope SM and Xiang Ze
will not tear the kitchen apart...After washing the dishes, they start to mop
the water on the kitchen floor. YM is looking at SM photo album, but she can
remember anything. When they finish their task, the two love birds decide to
take a short walk at the park.
At the Park
XZ: (Turns to SM and gazes into her eyes while holding her hand) SM, I know we
have numerous misunderstanding because of lack of communication. Please try not
to hind anything from me. I want us to share happy and sad moments together no
matter where we are. You brought back love and laugh into my life... and I will
miss you terribly SM.. I really wish you don't need to go, but it definitely
not my say I will find time to visit you when I have time.
SM: (smiling comfortingly and touched XZ cheek) One year will be very fast,
dear. You will be busy in Korea planning for our wedding (smiling cheekily, n
pinches his cheek softly). Don't plan a big wedding and I will choose my
wedding dress in England. I want to surprise you.
XZ: It better not be a dress that is too revealing. That means no strapless
dress, low back and front dress(looking very serious)
SM: (Laughing) Marriage is one-in-a-lifetime event...Want to look stunning on
my wedding day. Don't want to wear a grown that has a high neckline and long
sleeves.....not much adventure!!(smiling cheekily again, much to XZ annoyance)
XZ: Well my dear, THAT is a prefect dress. That will look nice. (With a serious
look)Anyway SM, I will not be able to take you to the airport when you leave. I
have an important meeting at Japan.
SM: (Looking unhappy)Err..oo.it ok. It alright.. Business is important. You can
fly to England when you have time.
XZ and SM walk back home. XZ takes Auntie ZS home and YM stay over the SM
house. The girls stay up late chatting like old friends about college years and
working at the station. YM feels she will miss SM when she leaves. SM asks YM
to be her maid of honor.
*********************
The two gals decide to go look for a wedding dress and dress for YM. SM and YM
model for each other.
YM: SM, this dress looks ok, but it is too conservative. You should choose one
that shows your shoulder. You have nice skin color.
SM: (Thinking about the conversation with XZ last night laughing) Is it really?
Hmm.. XZ will love this one..
YM (looking confuse) What??
SM: He does not want me to wear anything that is strapless and no low in the
front and back... nothing revealing! hehe..
YM: (hilarious laughing) I hope you are not going to listen to him...You will
look like ewwww...
SM: No way.. This is one-in-a-lifetime.. Actually, I want a dress that has
off-shoulder straps and flows down. The trail should not be too long, with
embroidered flowers on the bottom of the skirt, spread across the bottom part
of it. The top will just have a simple white satin lining across the chest.
There will be a veil and...Don't tell XZ about the dress design!!!!! I want to
surprise him...
YM: Anything else you want to add to the list. Look like your dress needs to be
tailor made. Don/t worry I will not tell him.. I don't want him to get your
grown.. I can't imagine it (Laughing so hard that tears appear in her eyes)
SM: Why don't you go try on this dress.. This should look nice on you..
(waiting for YM to try on the dress).. WOW!!!!! YM that dress looks stunning on
you. It shows your perfect figure and the color looks great.
YM: We'll don't really like the material.. It is sort of rough
While looking over at the other dresses
SM : YM, are you sure you don't want to come back to the station?
YM : (sighing) I don't know, SM. Frankly, I'm a little bit afraid to go back.
To face the reaction by all our colleagues. And also to face the challenge in
working there.
SM : YM, you are the bravest woman I've known. You have gone through all sorts
of challenges and mishaps in life, and you survive. And I'm sure you're going
to survive this one too. Because my dear, you are a survivor. And you are born
to be a great tv presenter, that I know for sure. It's in you. And don't worry
about other people. The most important thing is, in your heart. You know that
you have us behind you to support you along the way.
YM : (tears filled her eyes) Oh SM. I don't know what I do now..if hadn't been
for you coming over at the convent to visit me. From being alone, without a
piece of memories, you're given me a father, mother, sister and soon(chuckling)
a brother in law!
SM : (pinching YM on her arm) you naughty girl! Anyway, I do hope you rethink
your decision. I really hope you could work at the station soon. Please? Do it
for me?
YM : (smiling) Alright, I'll think about it, and if I do it, Il do it for you.
SM: Great!! Ok then.(Feeling her stomach growl then look at her watch) Wow, is
2!! No wonder I am starving... Lets go get something to eat...
YM: That is the best idea I have heard all day...How about the restaurant
across from the street? Don't have to walk that far.
After lunch YM decides to go to help auntie ZS at the convent store and SM goes
home for a short nap.
SM phone rings
SM: Hello
XZ: Sweetie, are you ready for dinner?
SM: Oh my god.. I over slept.. I will be ready in 15 minute. Where are you?
XZ: In front of your house.
SM: Come in and wait for me..
*******
At XD house.
Rings the door bell
XZ: XD, sorry that we are late. Sleeping beauty couldn't wake up (laughing)
SM: XZ
YX: Xiang Ze..SM.. (giving each other a hug) Dinner will be ready in couple of
minutes.
XZ: YX when did you learn how to cook? (Jokingly)
YX: Been a while
SM: Senior YX let me help you in the kitchen.
YX: SM you don't need to call me by senior. Call me by name.
SM: Senior YX no is alright, I don't feel comfortable.
In the kitchen.
YX : Sometimes I feel so guilty..
SM : Senior! Why?
YX : If it's not because of me, you two would have gotten marry already!
SM : (smiling) Senior, actually, I've got to thank you. If it's not because of
all this, I won't feel this much happiness.
YX : What are you talking about? You should be scolding me mad!
SM : (chuckling) No senior. If it not because of you, both XZ and I wouldn't
have experienced this much love in our life. Because of my journey to London,
our love has growen stronger and our bond has strengthened. And also, that
romantic proposal!! eheh..Tell me, how many women do you know got proposed in
the middle of a busy street with cars going on at your side in the middle of
the night?(smiling naughtily)
YX : (laughing) Oh dear! Well, you're got that rite! It is special,
alright!hehe..(both of them laughing)
During dinner
XZ: Wow YX this taste delicious. XD you are a lucky man. I am worrying if I
will get a home cook meal when I get married (looking at SM smiling)
SM: Not to worry. You stay at the office late. You can eat the station
cafeteria's before you come home.
(Everyone laughs)
XY: Xiang Ze, SM will take good care of you; however, need to keep a watch on
her. She can be a handful at times.
SM: (with a pouting face looking at XZ)
XD: Honey, you are right. Xiang Ze will be very tired looking after SM when
they get married. (haha)
SM : Well, well. Director Yin, will see how youl survive without me! Senior XY,
I'll leave full responsibility and rights to you in order to monitor my dear
fiancee here, so that he wouldn't do anything naughty.
XY : I, XY solemnly swear will give my deadliest and most dangerous pinch to
Director Yin if I found him looking at any other girls! And that goes to you
too, my dear husband!(smiling wickedly)
XD : XZ!! Look what you've got me into!! (all roars into laughter)
After dinner
XZ: XY.. XD thank you for inviting us over for dinner. It was really great.
SM: Thank you
XY: Take care of yourself in England and best of luck.
They give each other a hug before leaving.
*********
In front of SM's House
XZ: Sweetie, I will not be able to take you to the airport, I will be taking a
late flight for a meeting morning meeting. When you arrive in England give me a
call on my cell. I want to make sure you are safe. I will give you a call every
night. Love you. (giving her a kiss on her lips)
SM: Even if you forget to call, I will remember you (laughing). If you are
tired don't need to call. Take care of yourself.
XZ: Don't want to let you go. Not sure when I will see you next time.
SM: You can come by anytime. I will save the couch for you (laughing).
XZ: We are not even married. You are kicking me out to sleep in the living room
(j/k)
SM: (SM eyes widen and mouth pop open) Uh (hgiving him a look)
XZ lower his lip to SM's lip before he could kiss SM.. She pushes him away and
he pretends to fall back. She quickly pulls him back before he falls. He
swiftly pulls her towards himself and hugs her tightly for 5 minutes before
heading back house.
********
Airport
GC, Auntie ZS and YM take SM to the airport. SM recalled last time when she
went to London, it was YM and YZ who took her to the airport. How she misses
YZ..
SM: YM please help me take care of my daddy and Auntie ZS. When you are ready
to work at MBS give Xiang Ze a call. He will take care of everything.
YM: SM, don't worry about me. Please take care of yourself in England. No one
is going to look after you. (She gives SM a hug).
GC: SM, time to go or you will miss the flight.
They give each a hug and SM head towards the gate. On the plane, she already
misses XZ. She shares out the window and wishes XZ can be with her.
On the air plane
XZ: (Trying to change his voice) Miss, is this seat taken.
SM: (Looking up at the gentleman and shouting loudly) OMG!!!!! (She jumps up
from her seat to hug him) XZwhat are you doing here??? I mean thought you are
at the meetingNoat Japan.
XZ: (Looking around the plane and smiling) SHHHH!!!! Lower your voice... People
are staring at us...
SM: My voice has always been loud. You just noticed???
XZ: (Shaking his head) What am I going to do with you?
Flight attendant: (To XZ and SM) Sorry, would you please take a seat. We are
about to take off.
XZ: (Holding SM hands) I asked XD to attend the meeting. How can I resist
letting you travel to London't by yourself.
SM: No need to worry, Il be fine.
XZ: Hmmm (Laughing) Are you sure? I don't want you to get hit by a car AGAIN
while thinking of me.
SM : (Smiling cheekily) How can you be so sure that Il be thinking of YOU?
XZ : (Pretending not to be hurt) Oh... if that the case rrriss! Miss
Stewardess! Do you think you can open the plane door? I need to get off this
plane. It seems that my fiancee doesn't want me anymore. (Pretending to get up
from his seat)
SM pulls his arm for him to sit back down and hits him with her fist. He tries
to grab hold of her fist, then wraps his arm around her shoulder and pulls her
toward him. She leans her head on his shoulder.
SM : (Giggling hard) XZ, don't you dare get off this plane ever!!!
XZ: Gosh! SM, you were such a gentle person before. Look at you now, becoming
violent. Can imagine how you will be when we are married!!!
SM: (She quickly lifts her head up) You want to change your mind??? There is
still time!!!
XZ: HmmmActually... No!!!! But don't want our kids to be brutal like you.
SM: You are planning to have kids??? Thought you don't want to have any.
XZ: Well, of course I do, I want a girl look just like me(Laughing)
SM: Look like you???? Oh boy!!! I want a boy to be like you, but if it is a
girlI prefer to be like me... She can give you a hard time like mekeke.
XZ: Like you??? Then there will be a second cry baby in the house. Not sure if
I can handle it. (Making a frown on his forehead, then bursts out laughing)
Don't worry, I will stop you from crying first and you can stop the baby girl
from crying. (Smiling cheekily)
SM: Are you sure you want kids? I am okay if you don't want any.
XZ: (Pulling her toward him) SM, of course I want to have babies with you. Want
to have a little SM.
Both of them look at each other with eyes fill with everlasting love, that's
not even an earthquake can break them apart, and smile satisfactorily as both
of them are at least together alone without any acquaintances who can recognize
them. As the journey goes on, SM soon falls asleep in XZ arms. He uses his
other hand to tuck her hair behind her ear and looks into her face. He smiles
and thinks how lucky it is to find her to be my future wife. How he wish she is
always in his arms and he doesn't need to let her go.
XZ: (Giving a light kiss on her forehead) SM, wake up. We are in London.
SM: Gosh, already here. (Stretching her arms) I feel recharge after my nap.
They both walk hand in hand to the baggage claim. For the first time, SM is not
afraid of holding XZ hand in public. She doesn't have to worry about the media
or her co-workers seeing them.
XZ: Let take our luggage back to the apartment first. Then have dinner at your
Auntie restaurant. Over the weekend we can drive around London. Since you start
your special correspondent on Monday.
SM: HmmDon't we need to check-in at the hotel first?
XZ: Who say I am staying at a hotel? Of course, I am going to stay with my
fianc. (Smiling naughtily while winking)
SM: (Surprised) What do you mean by staying with me? Where are you planning to
sleep? The apartment has only one bedroom.... You're really planning on
sleeping on the couch?
XZ: (Waiting for the bags) Are you serious? (Smiling naughtily) I am sleeping
on THE bed.
SM: (Blushing) WHAT??? There no way(Babbling while she is trying to get her bag
and XZ helps her) wait... there is another bag... and also the blue one.
XZ: How many bags you bring? You can always buy things here.
SM: I know, but these aren just THINGS, it the cap you bought for me and the
video you made for me.
XZ: My god!!! I can believe you
(SM is smiling)
*******
Apartment
MBS already made previous arrangement for SM's stay at London't and XZ decided
on the arrangement of the apartment and picked out the furniture for her. SM's
eyes nearly pop out when XZ opens the door of the apartment. The apartment
looks lovely with simple design that fit for a single female to live by
herself. On the coffee table and dinning table are fresh cut roses. They go
into the kitchen and SM finds out that some cooking utensils are not in place.
XZ doesn't know if she will be cooking her meals at home or not. He will let
her decide what the kitchen will need.
XZ: (Pulling her toward the bedroom) SM, lookthe bed is big enough for both of
us to sleep here. I promise I will not push you off the bed. (Smiling naughtily
again)
SM: But(Making a pouting face)
XZ: No more buts. (He heads out of the room)
SM: (She follows him to the living room)
XZ: (Giggling) I am only kidding. I will be sleeping on the sofa bed. (He moves
the coffee table and pulls out the bed). You don't have to worry about me...
SM: How can you joke things like this. It is not funny. (Pouting again)
XZ: You are so innocent. One thing I like about you. (Smiling victoriously and
pinching her soft cheek)
SM: (Smiling sweetly and trying to sit comfortably on the sofa bed) Well, will
you be smart enough to buy a sofa bed for our future home. Just in case I kick
you out of the room, you know where to go to. (Winks naughtily)
XZ: Dear God! What have you put me into? Why have you made my mind gone crazy
by choosing this little she-devil? (SM pulls XZ sit on the sofa bed and pinches
his arm). Ok, ok! Gosh, I hope my future sweet wife will not treat me like
this. If not Il be all blue and bruised by our wedding night! (Both of them
laugh) Ok, let hurry up and unpack things before heading for dinner.
SM: Wait XZ!!! I need to call my daddy. (Calling her daddy) Daddy, this is SM.
How are you? Do you miss me?
GC: You have arrived London't safely??? I am ok. Don't forget to give your aunt
a call.
SM: We are going to give her a surprise visit.
GC: WE???
SM: Oh! HC came along last minute. He surprised me on the plane. (Smiling) Send
auntie and YM my regards. I gotta go, bye bye.
*******
Restaurant
SM: (Joyfully yelling) Auntie!!!! (Giving her a big hug)
XZ: (Greets Auntie with his humble bow)
Auntie: Hi HC. How are you two doing? And SM, you look wonderful. You are
getting more beautiful every time I see you.
SM: (Blushing) Thank you. Actually, I want to check if you are hiring a
part-time employee while I am staying in London. Need some extra spending
money. (Smiling cheekily)
Auntie: You wish... (Showing them to the table) Have a seat and I will be right
back with you. (Heading towards the kitchen to order food for SM and HC) SM,
you two must be tired from the long trip?? How long are you planning to stay in
London?
SM: I am not tired. In fact, I will be staying in London't for one year and the
company already made accommodation arrangement for me. HC will be going back to
Korea after I settle down.
Auntie: Wow!!! The company you work for sure treats you marvelous. They ask the
Director to accompany you to London. You must be very special at the company.
SM: (Laughing) Director Yin decided to join me in London't in case I make a
mistake so he can report to my seniors at work.
XZ: Hmmm... Then maybe I should get back on the next plane and leave you here
and you don't need to worry about someone watching over you. (Jokingly)
(Waiter brings the food being)
Auntie: Ok, I will let you two eat your dinner and I am going back to work.
Auntie gets up and heads back to the cashier desk. She looks at them, smiles
and thinking our little SM has finally grown up, she hears the wedding bells
will be coming soon. After dinner XZ and SM decide to buy some food, drinks,
and household items for the apartment. They look like husband and wife's
grocery shopping, walking down each aisle looking for their items to purchase.
*******
Apartment
(XZ is unlocking the apartment door)
SM: We bought plenty of food. You better help me finish them all before you
leave. I can finish these by myself.
XZ: Before I leave, we will shop one more time. I do not want you to carry the
groceries home by yourself. SM, why don't you go take your shower. I will put
away the groceries. It is getting late.
SM: Ok...
XZ goes to the bedroom to unpack after put away with the groceries. He sees a
video tape on her bed and knows right away it is the video tape he made for
her. He can not believe she brought it with her (Put the video tape into the
VCR) and thinking how silly of himself to make this video tape. (Rubbing his
forehead) SM walks into her room with a towel wrap around her head and wonders
what XZ is doing. She sees him watching the video tape.
SM: How could you dig into my things without my permission? (Running to turn
off the TV)
XZ: Hey, I did not dig into your bags. It was lying on the bed. I can not
believe I made that video tape for you. I look so silly in there. Let me finish
watching it. Maybe I can become a reporter if I try.
SM: Dir. Yin. You are already my boss and now you want to take my place as a
reporter? What else do you want?
XZ: (Thinking very hard) Hmmm. You know that is such a good question. What do I
want? I wantyou to become my wife.
SM: (Ignoring his response) Ok, go take your shower and let me finish
unpacking.
SM almost finishes unpacking when XZ comes out of the shower. She stares at XZ.
His hair is wet, wearing a t-shirt with knee length shorts, and glasses. SM
suddenly burst out laughing. XZ runs to SM and tickles her until she surrender.
Finally they decide it is time to sleep. XZ walks off to the living room to
pull out the bed from the sofa and goes to sleep. SM tip toes to the living
room to see if he is sleeping.
SM: XZ, are you asleep yet? I can sleep.
XZ: What is wrong with you silly girl? You are not tired after a long day?
SM: No, I am not.
XZ: Ok, come over here and have a seat.
SM: XZ, I have been actually thinking. When I first met you, why were you not
planning to get marry and have kids. If you don't want to answer my question is
ok.
XZ: I guess I should tell you the truth since you are going to be my future
wife. The thing is, life with my father had not been good. Truthfully, I felt
there no life at all when I was with him. All I feel when I was with him was
hatred and not a bit of love. And after looking at how he destroyed my mother
life, the hatred had grown. And from my mom, I learned that love could only
destroy you, not build you. That why Ie closed my heart from falling in love,
let alone get married. And about not having children, I was afraid that my
children would be experiencing the same thing as what I had. I dare not to
torture my own flesh and blood like that. (Looking at SM who is listening
quietly and attentively, without realizing that her tears have already welled
up her eyes) However my dear sweet SM, you have changed that all. Not only Ie
rekindled my relationship with my dad, Ie also learned to love another human
being and I am a firm believer of how much love can bring life now. (Smiling
adoringly at SM)
She understands why he didn't want to be involved in a relationship and feels
lucky to have found him as her future husband. XZ wipes away her tears on her
face and puts his arms around her. SM soon falls asleep in his arms. XZ is
thinking she is getting into a habit of sleeping in his arms. He slowly lifts
her up from the couch and carries her to her room. He lays her on her bed and
gets a blanket to cover her body from neck to toe. Looks at her sleeping in
full serenity, kisses her forehead and whispers good night. He closes the door
and goes back to his bed in the living room.
The next morning XZ goes out to jog for he had not exercise for awhile. When he
got home SM is still sound asleep. He takes a shower and prepares lunch for
both of them.
SM: (Wakes up with smell of food) XZ, the food looks appetizing. Can we stay
home today?? I have not fully recharge from yesterday adventure.
XZ: Ok SM, you lazy girl. But we are going out tomorrow.
SM: Since you cooked lunch, I will make dinner. You don't need to worry about
me burning your apartment.
For the rest of the day, SM reads her book while XZ working on his paper work.
SM starts preparing dinner early. To make a home made dinner is not easy
because she is worried he will not like her cooking. She decides to make
seaweed soup, kyujachae (mustard salad) for appetizer, and chap jae.
XZ: (Shock) You can actually cook. (Drinking the soup) This is really
delicious. Maybe the morning show can add a cooking section. You can teach
people how to cook...
SM: Oh no, thank you. I prefer the reporting job. It is more challenging...
The next day
XZ: (Goes to her room and lightly kisses her forehead) Wake up sleepy head, it
is almost in the afternoon. You forgot we are going out.
SM: AlreadyLet me sleep for one more hour.
XZ: Come on. It a sunny day (shaking her).
SM: Ok..ok.. I am up..Give me 30 minutes to get ready.
XZ takes SM to the park for a picnic. He lays a blanket on a small grassy hill
and they sit under a tree. From the basket, he takes out a single red rose and
gives it to her. SM smiles happily.
XZ: You are so easy to be pleased. Anything will make you happy.
SM: I treasure everything that I have. The sandwich tastes excellent with full
of love. How about desserts?
XZ: You ask for too much. (Takes out two cupcakes)
The two sit there watching the children running around the play ground, mommy
trying to stop the kids from fighting, and girls in pig tails jumping ropes. SM
wants to join the kids, but XZ doesn't want to. SM snatches his hand and drags
him toward the play ground. SM hopes on the swings and XZ pushes her lightly.
SM: (Happily swing and then a worry face)
XZ: SM, is something bothering you? (Trying to stop the swing and kneel down
next to her with a concern face)
SM: Well... Iuhworry unable to handle the stress. Plus will be lonely here by
myself without daddy and most importantly XZ. You changed my life even through
you don't realize it. When I was happy and sad you were always by my side. Now,
I am afraid when I cry you are not here to let me borrow your shoulder to cry
on.
XZ: (Use his hand to smooth the back of her hair and then holding her hand) SM,
you are a bright and strong person. You don't need to worry about anything.
Remember the interview you did on the lady about donation. You used your heart
to convince her for the interview. Lonely, nonsense!!! I will always be
thinking about you in my heart. (Gentle kisses the palm of her hand) Don't
worry too much. I want to see your stunning smile.
SM manages to force a weak smile for XZ.
XZ: Give me a big smile... If you don't then I will use my secret weapon.
(Smiling naughtily)
SM stares at him and wonders what he will do. He tickles her and tears nearly
come out from her eyes from laughing so hard.
Little boy: (Walks up to XZ) Sir, can you also push me on the swing?
XZ: Sure (and he carries the kid on the swing and pushes him, he laughs) Be
careful and don't let go.
SM looks at XZ, he is like a big kid himself. She starts to walk around the
park where XZ can still see her. Later she joins some girls jumping rope and
playing tag. They both have not have so much fun for a long time. XZ stands on
the side watching SM play with the girls. Wondering when he will have his own
children.
It is almost 4 pm when they leave the park. They go to the river side near
Cambridge University for a boat ride. Sailing down the river allows her to
remember the fun she had with XZ when she came to London't last time. She was
glad to had met him even through was in an accident. For dinner, they decide to
have a candle light at a romantic restaurant before heading home.
After a long day outside, they finally got home. SM is exhausted from a day of
adventure. She takes a shower and goes straight to bed. Tomorrow will be a long
day for her.
SM wakes up at 4 AM in the morning because
she is too excited about her first day. She quietly tip toe into the living
room to see if XZ is awake and hears him lightly snoring. Trying not to wake
him up, she slowly climbs onto his bed, lies sideway, propping up her elbow for
her head to rest on and stares at him. XZ turns his body and feels his arm wrap
around something. SM hurries covering her mouth with her hands before she yells
out. He opens his sleepy eyes and sees SM sweet, lovely face smiling at him.
SM: Opps, sorry, was I in your way? Next time I will sit on the floor and watch
you. Go back to sleep and ignore me. I want to continue to take a picture of
you with my mind, since I have some spare time before going to work.
XZ: (Pulling himself to sit) No, you didn't wake me up. I was wondering what I
was hugging. You know, I didn't expect something or someone will be next to me.
And how can I ignore my little princess? You silly girl lightly pinches her
nose) What are you going to do when I go back to Korea and you can sleep?
SM: (Joins XZ sitting and smiling) Well, I can call you and you can keep me
company on the phone.
XZ: (Pulling his arms around her) Come on, try to get some rest. Is it still
early?
SM: But don't feel like going back to sleep.
XZ: Don't worry, I am here next to you. Please, close your eyes and get some
rest. And no more buts
He starts to hum softly and lightly strokes her hair to ease her back to sleep.
He does not want her to look unrest on her first day. Even an hour of sleep
will help. SM slowly dozes off and XZ falls back to sleep.
SM wakes up with a slight headache, her neck feels a little stiff from sitting
up sleeping and in blur. Her mind she is wondering where she is. She turns her
head and sees XZ next to her. She feels (her face starting to burn) shy about
sleeping next to XZ on the same bed. Then she realizes she used XZ arm as a
pillow, hoping his arm is not num. She slowly edges away from him and massages
his arm. XZ feels someone is rubbing him. He pretends to be sleeping, then put
his other arm on her back and tries to hold on her. SM tries to move his arm,
but his grip tightens.
XZ: (Laughing) This will teach you not to sleep on other bed.
SM: (Pouting) I hope you will remember what you told me today.
XZ: I mean other people bed, but you are free to join me anytime.
SM starts to poke him on the side so he will release her. After he loosens a
little, SM starts her revenge by tickling him.
XZ: Okay, okay I surrender, my precious. What can I do to make you stop
tickling me?
SM: (Smiling cheekily) Well, lets get up and make breakfast together and then
you can take me to workIl go wash up and join you when I am finish
XZ: Finish!! Are you sure, we will be cooking together? I think I will be done
when you come out.
SM: Senior!!!!!! Hey I am not that slowHeading to the bathroom. 30 minutes
later she comes out from the bathroom) Yummm, the food smells fabulous. It is
making my tummy growl. When can we eat??
XZ: (Laughing) What did I tell you? You actually expected me to finish cooking
when you come out. I am almost done. You can finish cooking while I go freshen
up.
SM finishes making the pancakes, then brews a pot of coffee (remembering once
he said that don't know when he can drink the coffee which made by her).
XZ: (Comes out from the bathroom) The coffee smell great. Sure wakes me up. I
am surprise you didn't burn the pancakes!!!
SM: Hey don't under judge me. I am perfectly a great cook. Who do you think
cooked for me when my dad is not at home? Better hurry up or I will be late.
********
XZ: (Waiting for her in the livingroom) SM!!! Hurry up or you will be late. No
matter how early you get up, you are still not ready
SM: Almost ready. Give me few more minutes.
**********
In front of the station
SM: Do you have any plans for today? Are you sure, you will not be bored without
me?
XZ: (Laughing) Need to start getting use to it now, if not what am I suppose to
do when I get back to Korea? Actually, I am going to meet up with my old
classmate for lunch. Ok, you better go in or you will be late. I will come and
pick you up later.
SM: I will go home myself.
XZ: You don't want others to know you have a fianc!!
SM: (Smiling) I don't mind letting others know about my GORGEOUS, handsome
fianc (Getting out of the car) Be careful and drive safely. Bye Bye
XZ drives off, rubbing his forehead and smiling to himself thinking about SM
never complimented on him before. This is the first time. How he wish to hear
it more often.
SM
knocks on Dir. Sun door and feeling nervous. She is worried about her ability
of speaking and comprehending English language with others. Even though she had
taken an English class a few years ago, it has been a while. She heard someone
say Come in SM goes into the office and sees a man who looks in his early
thirties sitting behind the desk. Mr. Sun stands up to greets SM.
Dir. Sun: Good Morning.
SM: Good Morning, Dir. Sun. I am SM.
Dir. Sun: SM, pleased to meet you. I heard so much about you from XY. You look
more beautiful in person.
SM: Thank you..
Dir. Sun shows her to the team room and introduces her to the other members who
are also working as special correspondent. There are 15 people in the team,
Josie is Korean, but born in London't and speaks a little Korean, Joe is from
London, Soo Yee (SY) is also from Korea, and.. After going around the room, he
announces a meeting at 10 in the conference room.
*********
Meeting
Dir: Kim: Good morning and welcome to our first meeting. I will be your
instructor for this year. Everyday the meeting will start at 9 am. We will go
over the daily assignment and the process of the projects. In front of you, is
the outline of assignments. I will give you more instructions later about each
assignment and will also assign courses for each individual to improve your
weakest link. The first project is to interview each member and do a recording.
Due date for this is in two weeks. If you have any questions, please come and
ask me. You are all excuse from the meeting except for SM and SY. (Everyone
leaving) SM and SY, I have registered both of you for an English class that
starts on Monday from 4 p.m to 6 p.m at Cambridge University. This is to
improve your English
SM and SY: Ok.
Dir Kim: If you have any problems on language barrier and questions, please ask
me. You may leave.
SY & SM: Thank You
SY: SM, congratulation.
SM: (Looking at her surprisingly)
SY: You made a decision to come to London't and your engagement to Dir. Yin.
This is a great opportunity to learn from you. In Korea, I saw the programs you
hosted and you did great. One evening when I watched the news, I saw how you
expressed your feeling to the audience on kidnapping.
SM: Yes, I remember that incident (laughing). I do find it funny now, but I was
rather upset that time on my action because it was just inappropriate.
SY : (Smiling) Don't worry. We all make mistakes but the best thing is,
mistakes will make us a better person. Hey, look where you are now! (Both of
them laughs)
SM: Yes! Couldn agree with you more! I just hope Il be strong enough to make
myself a better correspondent.
When SM and SY turn the corner, they see Josie talking to a man. From far away,
the gentleman looks familiar. He stands with great posture, broad shoulders,
tall, and the clothes look exactly like what Senior was wearing this morning.
This can be him. He should be meeting up with his friend, unless his friend
also works at this station.
Josie: (Sweet, attractive smile) Oh, you are looking for Dir. Sun. Go down this
hallway and make a left turn. The first door on your right. Where are my
manners? I forgot to intro myself. I am Josie.
XZ: Josie nice to meet you. I am Yin Xiang Ze
Josie: Yin Xiang Ze!!! Hmm Your name sounds familiar.. Are you from Korea???
Before he could answer Josie, SM walks pass by the gentleman and takes a peek
to see if it is really Senior. Seeing it is Senior and how happy they are
talking, her heart nearly crushed. SM wonders why she suddenly has this
feeling, but trying not to show it on her face
Josie: SM!!!
SM: (Bowing with a weak smile) Yes Josie. Hi Senior, I didn't expect to see you
here.
XZ: Oh, I was looking for Dir. Sun office. (From her face, he can tell she is
unhappy.)
Josie: Il be heading back to the office. SM will be able to help you. (Looking
at SM) I will ask SM to give me your number later, if you don't mind. You can
be my tour guide when I visit Korea.
SM: (Stands there and smiles) I don't mind giving Sen.. Dir. Yin number to you
if it is ok with him.
XZ: (Giving Josie a smile). Josie, see you later. SM
SM: Senior, do you want me to show you to Dir. Sun office?
XZ: No, I can find it. Thank you. I will talk to you later.
SM: (Trying hard to smile) I will talk to you later. Bye
SY: SM, are you okay. You look unhappy.
SM: I am fine. Lets go to lunch.
SM and SY heads back to the team room to drop off the files before heading to
lunch. Outside the doorway they over hears Josie and Joe conversation.
Josie: Dir. Yin is sooooo GOOD-LOOKING, if it was not for SM and SY I would
have asked him out for lunch. I wonder if he has a girlfriend!!!
Joe: We are not here to look for a husband. WAIT!!! Were you trying to hitting
on him in the hallway.
Josie: (Trying to change the topic) Did you see Dir. Sun eyes brighten when he
saw SM??
Joe: Are you jealous of her???
Josie: ME!!! JEALOUS of her!!! I got my looks. Come on.. The only reason she is
highly recognized of her success is because she has a backer at MBS. How else
can she become successful in a short time period?
Joe: Don't doubt to much. From what I heard, she is temporary correspondent for
the morning show of MBS and selected for the 9 olock news. The truth will
reveal on her ability.
They continue their conversation and didn't notice SM, SY, Dir. Sun and XZ are
at the door listening. SM does not want to listen anymore of the gossip and
turns around to leave. She almost bumps into XZ not realizing he is behind her
along with Dir. Sun. XZ stares into SM eyes and sees her eyes teary. XZ grabs
hold of her arm before she walks off. He wants to ask her if she is ok, but is
not a right moment. SM simply gives him a weak smile and told SY she will wait
for her outside. XZ looks at her as she walks toward the end of the hallway.
Dir. Sun: Ok, stop all these nonsense. I don't want to hear anymore. Do you
understand???? Each of you has something to work on if you are not planning to
go have lunch.. (Dir. Sun and XZ walks off.)
Joe asks SY if he can join them for lunch and both of them meets SM at the
elevator and heads to the cafeteria for their lunch. The three sits there with
out saying a word. SY is not sure how to comfort SM. Luckily Joe tries to start
a conversation.
Joe: How do you two like London? Have you been here before?
SY: No this is my first time. It not bad.
SM: (Not paying attention)
Joe: SM
SM: Oh..Sorry. What were you saying?
Joe: Have you visited London't before?
SM: I visited London't 4 years ago to study English. (laughing) But was not too
successful. My senior gave me a tour around London. It is very beautiful here.
Thanks for treating me lunch guys. Lunch is great. Il treat you two out for
lunch tomorrow? (sounding cheerful).
Joe & SY : (Smiling brightly) Great!!
*************
Joe: It has been such a long day. Finally, we can go home. Anyone wants to go
out for dinner? (asking as they walked out the door)
SY: Sorry, I need to go home to practice English.
Joe: I don't mind giving you some lessons.
SY: Really!!!! What are we waiting for, let go. (pulling on Joe's arm) SM, are
you coming???
SM: (She sees XZ car park outside of the station) Maybe next time, my senior is
waiting for me. Bye. See you tomorrow.
SM walks to the car and with a smile on her face to show how she appreciates
him to pick her up from work.
SM: Senior, how was lunch with Dir. Sun? You didn't tell me you are going to
meet up with him. I could have shown you to his office.
XZ: (Staring at her and have a smirk on his face) Are you feeling a little
jealous when Josie was talking to me and asking for my number?
SM: You where asking for directions, why would I get jealous of such little
issue, but I might need to buy a ring for you to wear, so that people know that
you are akenand not available! (laughing) Tomorrow I will give your number to
her, but will be your office number (Smiling).
XZ: You don't mind other girls calling me?
SM: Nope.
XZ: Are you sure?
SM: If you keep on asking, I will be mad.
XZ: Ok. Then why do you want me to wear a ring? (looking on her fingers) Hey,
what about the ring I got you? You are not wearing it.
SM: No, I just don't trust the other ladies around you (Smiling Cheekily). I
want to put the ring you gave me in a safe place. Is too precious to wear it!!
Where are we going to eat dinner? I am starving.
XZ: I am going to take you to a special restaurant.
After driving for about 10 min. SM wants to ask XZ something but does not know
where to start. So she sits in the passenger seat turning her head to look at
XZ consciously.
SM: Senior, are we going home?? I thought we are going out to eat.
XZ: The special restaurant is home. I decided to cook dinner for you since you
worked so hard today.
***********
After dinner, they sat on the couch. XZ is reviewing the document XD send over
and SM reading a book called ow to Improve Speaking English SM finally decides
to put down her book and watches XZ. XZ looks up and sees her looking at him.
He gets up and joins her on the love seat.
SM: Seniorhat people said at work about me having a backer to achieve where I
am at MBS really made me feel awkward.
XZ: You don't need to listen to them. You know is not true. (Giving her a hug)
You better start learning to speak English or you will not be able to
communicate with them and won able to show them your true skill.
SM: (sticking out her tongue at him). Don't worry. Joe will tutor me and I will
be going to night classes too.
XZ: Who is Joe?
SM: (Smiling)……
*************
XZ is going back to Korea in the evening and SM is busy helping XZ pack his
luggage. XZ stands in the doorway thinking how nice is it to have someone pack
for him. He heads out to the living room to set up the web cam for SM. When he
is done, SM is still in the bedroom and has not come out. He goes into the
bedroom to see what is taking her so long. SM is trying to hide a gift for XZ
in the luggage and hears foot steps heading to the bedroom. She quickly closes
the suitcase and smiling with a satisfying look.
SM: I am done. Are you ready to go yet?
XZ: Are you trying to kick me out already? (Smiling)
SM: You got that right. You gave me so much trouble. Extra cleaning and
cooking. (Smiling cheekily)
XZ: Ok if that is the case. I will not visit you. (Pulling her closer) How can
I not stand seeing you for 11 months and 51 weeks.
SM: Are you staying??
XZ: (laughing) Unfortunately no, but if you will follow me, I will show you.
(Pushing her to the living room) I set up a web cam and microphone. When we
talk then I will be able to see what you are doing.
SM: (Laughing) That is the best idea. But you better come and visit. Seeing you
from the web cam is different.
*************
At the airport
XZ sees SM running to the gate and hands him three small packages.
SM: The gifts are for your parents and your brother. You need to buy them some
souvenirs.
XZ: There are only three packages. Are you missing one?
SM: No, this is from you to themot unless you are planning to buy souvenirs for
yourself.
XZ: I mean my gift!!!
SM: (Smiling) Oh, yours. If I give you something, then you will not come back
to visit me. So, I will see you next time when you come.
XZ: (Laughing sweetly). Alright, Ie got to go now dear.(looking at SM straight
in the eyes) Remember, SMI love you..(quickly giving her a sweet kiss on her
forehead and hug)
SM : Me too, XZ..me too..
SM was looking at the airplane up in the sky with her eyes welled with tears..
SM : (saying softly) I love you to XZ love you so much
SM reaches home after taking XZ to the
airport and already, the feeling of loneliness creeps in her heart with XZ not
being around. She drags herself to the kitchen cabinet to take out a bag of
ramen to cook and found a note taped on the bag of noodle.
SM,
How can I guess, the first day when I leave, you want to be lazy and cook ramen
for dinner. What are you going to do without having me around to cooking for
you? If you open the refrigerator, I have prepared dinner for you and in the freezer
are some dumplings. The food will last you two to three days. Then you are on
your own. I hope the next time when I see you; you will not loose any weight.
Love You Always,
Y.
SM smiles with happy tears in her eyes.
After dinner, she decides to call it a night, laying her head on the pillow she
feels something hard and found a box. She slowly unwrap the gifts and found a
digital picture album that could store couple of pictures and a button on the
frame. She press the button and heard XZ voice, on forget to smile press it
again, over to see your beautiful smile and press it again over you forever SM
falls asleep hugging the picture frame like a child
***********
Seoul, Korea
It is in the afternoon when XZ arrives in Korea and heads to the office. He
wants to start catching up with his work. XZ calls XD to see if there is any
new updates before the meeting.
XD: (Knocks on the door)
XZ: Come in.
XD: XZ how was the trip?
XZ: Nothing special, since I lived in London't for years.
XD: This time you had your other half with you?
XZ: (Smiling) Everything went great. We did a lot of shopping for the apartment
and tour around London, and made sure SM settled down before I left.
XD: Oh, did SM tell you that CS and ZD are getting married in 6 months? From
ZD, she had email the news to SM.
XZ: They are going ahead of SM and me. Guess this is the biggest news since I
came back and I only left for one week. If I leave for a month or two, the news
could be, you will become a dad soon. (Laughing) I want someone to call me
Uncle XZ.
XD: You will be the first to know, Uncle XZ. I will make you get jealous of me
(jokingly). Ok, lets get into business. Actually nothing much had happen while
you are left. The morning show rating dropped a little due to the new morning
program in SBS. If the rating continues to drop, you should know Dir. Kim will
start to criticized.
XZ: Ok then, make sure that this issue will be tackled in our meeting later. I
want to make sure that everyone in the team knows that it the team
responsibility to ensure the success of our show.
XD: How about if we ask YM to come back to host the morning show?
XZ: SM had already asked her if she wants to return working at the station. But
said she wants to help out Auntie ZS for a while and at the same time, will
think about returning to the station. We have to remember, she has lost her
memory so she might need some time to cope with this new life. Apart from that,
she may need some training, if she decides to return working at the station.
XD: Uncle GC called me up while you are away at London. He asked me if I can
make copies of the shows YM were involved in to let her watch it. YX have been
working with YM after she gets off from work. I hope she will consider
returning. Don't want to lose such a talented person.
XZ: That a good idea. In the mean time, YX can help hosting the morning show
and we can change the title to Eve Couple or Morning Couple! (Laughing)
XD: (Laughing) For the sake of the stations, I will allow her, but I don't want
her to have pressure from work. If she gets too much pressure I will tell her
to quit (smiling cheeky). You wouldn't want me to do that, would you?
XZ: (Laughing) Alright, we will let YX decides on that.
*******
After the meeting, he goes into his office and loosens his tie before starting
to read the pile of documents on his desk. He looks at his watch, it is already
5. He sits back in his chair, closes his eyes, and soon falls asleep. ((((Ring,
Ring, Ring)))) XZ is not even sure how long he has slept.
XZ: This is XZ.
SM: Senior, I am starting to worry about you since you have not called me.
Sounds like you just woke up, did I wake you up?
XZ: Angel in my dream..tell me where am I?
SM: Senior! Wake up! It me SM! It not a dream!
XZ : (lauhing softly) I know silly..I not stupid! I don't mind being awakened
by your lovely voice.
SM: (Smiling) Must feel good sleeping all day.
XZ: I am still at work reading some documents. What time is it?
SM: Is 9 pm at Korea and 12 pm in London. You are at work!! You didn't go home
and rest?
XZ: No I have things to follow up at the office.
SM: Now you listen, go home, take a shower, and go straight to bed, do you
understand!!!
XZ: (Laughing) Yes, madam. You are the boss. Young lady, don't forget to eat.
SM: (Chuckling) Senior, thanks for the gift. When I want to hear your voice, I
can press the button on the picture frame.
XZ: That is the reason I gave it to you. Then you don't have to bother me.
(saying it jokingly and gives her a kiss) Love you. Bye.
SM: Bye love you too.
********
XZ flumps himself on the bed and stares at the suitcase wishing SM is there to
help him unpack. He finally gets up and opens his suit case and finds a box
with a note written on Peter Rabbit stationary.
Senior,
I thought Peter Rabbit would be bored sitting on your office desk all alone, so
I decided to find a friend for him. Miss you with all my heart and love you.
SM
Inside the box, he finds Flopsy, Rabbit and XZ starts to laugh. He quickly
decides to call SM before her lunch is over.
SM: This is SM.
XZ: (Laughing)
SM: What is so funny?
XZ: Thanks for the gift. Peter Rabbit is not bored; he has me to accompany him
8 to 9 hours a day. Now that he has company he will not pay attention to me.
What am I going to do? (asking cheekily)
SM: Well, you can always leave Flopsy at home or
XZ: ..or you can fly back here and keep me company.
SM : (laughing sweetly) Oh senior! I never knew we even think alike!
XZ : (laughing softly) Oh yes dear! We do now! Something new, huh? (continues
laughing) I guess it kinda a preparation for us to lead our lives together one
day (smiling cheekily)
SM: (laughing happily) I guess wee going into that direction, sir! (Sigh )
Senior, don't worry, Il return when I have time. I gotta go. They are waiting
for me. Be good and go to sleep early. Bye..
******
London
About 4 weeks later
SM is very nervous this morning because she needs to do an interview on one of
her team members. Her English has improved during the past weeks with Joe help.
Daily conversation with friends has also aided her in improving the language
skill. She is confident enough to carry out day-to-day conversation, but
interview will be a little difficult.
SY: SM.. SM
SM: SY, sorry, I can find my note cards for my interviewee and my interview for
the recording this afternoon. I put it in this folder along with the other team
memeber's interview last night. How can the rest be here and the notes card
disappear.
SY: SM, are you sure you didn't take it out. Have a sit and I will look for
your note cards. You look like you have been having restless nights. (looking
through SM things) We will be interviewing each other so don't worry too much.
SM had not been sleeping well for the past couple of days, busy writing and
practicing for the interview every night. Plus, she is also worried about XZ
since he has not called her for nearly two weeks.
SY: Here they are, in the trash can! All wet, words are all smeared, and smell
like coffee!
SM: Oh God! How on earth did this happen?
Joise: Who would do such thing? (Smiling evilly, thinking on how she will pull
this one off)
Dir. Sun: (Walks into the room) Ok everyone, I hope you are ready. Lets go to
the recording room.
Everyone follows Dir. Sun to the recording room and SM wonders what she will do
without her note cards. She wrote down words that she had a hard time to
remember. SM only has little parts memorized.
Dir. Sun: SM and SY, why don't you two go first.
SM and SY: Ok (sit down on the chair and SM trying to compose herself)
SY: SM, I am glad to have you as our guest speaker. Tell me a little about
yourself.
SM: Hic up..(laughing) I uhWell grew up in a single parent family. My mom
passed away when I was very young. My dad is both my mom and dad to me.
SY: So you have worked at MBS for about a year. What are your experiences?
SM: I had a short segment in the Morning with Eve program. (Laughing) Well,
there was this incident, when I was emotionally inspired on the news, which
should not have happened! (Everyone laughs) That was an experience I will
remember. Then about a month ago, my senior recommended me to replace her for
the special correspondent position. Hence, here I am.
SY: SM, this is interesting. Do you have any supporter behind your success?
SM: (Her eyes brighten) I have the greatest support from my dad, auntie, and
brother YZ, which is no longer with us (eyes feel with tears as she mention his
name). And of course, how can I forget my Senior. He is always there for me
when I need help (Thinking of XZ brings a sweet smile to her face.). And not to
forget, all the other seniors who had helped me into becoming who I am today.
At this cue, Dir. Sun is a bit curious by her dreamy smile and wonders what is
her relation to the Senior.
SY: Thank you SM.
SM takes a deep breath and is glad her interview is over. She gives SY a relief
smile and now is SM turn to interview SY.
SM: (Looking a little lost). SY, I am happy to have you on our program with
such short notice. Why don't you tell the audience a little bit about yourself?
SY: I grew up in a medical-related family. My sister and brother follow the
same path as my parents. My parents disapproved on me joining the broadcasting
field. They don't see any future for me, but of course I didn't listen to them
or else I will not be here.
SM: I am happy that you are finally venturing into this field or I wouldn't
have met you. (Smiling nervously). Alright..umm.. What do.. ummm(starting to
get nervous)
Dir. Sun: SM, why don't you take your note cards out to look at.
Josie smiling.
SM: I.. aaaat ok, I can continue without my notes. SY, where do you see
yourself mmn the future?
SY: I actually want to host a program that I enjoy and fit my personality.
SM: What kind of show will fit your personality?
SY: Hmmm (thinking) Hosting a children show. I love children.
SM: (Smiling, still nervous) That is great and we all wish you all the best in
your future. Thanks for taking time from your busy to join us.
SY pats SM hands. SM lets out a big relief sigh.
Dir. Sun: SM next time please be prepared for the recording.
SY: Don't worry you did a great job. It will be easier if this is in Korean. I
think you did a great job.
SM: Thanks. But I still puzzled over who threw my cards in the trash can. I
mean, not that I accusing anybody. It just that I remembered keeping it in the
folder.
After the recording finishes, everyone is dismissed.
Dir. Sun: SM may I see you for a minute. I know you are an experience
broadcaster, but I hope what I said wouldn't offend you. This correspondent program
can allow you to learn new things and the schedule is very tight. I hope you
will be more prepared on the next project. I know YX didn't choose the wrong
person. (He feels little bad for telling SM)
SM: Yes, Dir. Sun.
She goes back to the team room to get her things and left the building. On her
way home, she calls XZ, but he didn't pick up the phone.
SM: (sounding like crying) Senior, this is SM. I guess you are busy. When you
have time, please give me a call.
SM went home and goes to sleep crying.
**********
Korea
YM decided to start work at MBS after being encouraged by auntie and uncle.
Auntie does not want YM to waste her time working at the store with her; even
through having YM around keeps her company and reduce the amount of work for her.
The video copies motivated, encouraged her and with the help of YX she starts
to build a little more confidence, but when she goes back to MBS she will be a
trainee since she wants to start from the bottom and work up the ladder.
The first day returning to the station is not easy for YM. People are throwing
out uneasy stares at her and this really makes her uncomfortable since she
doesn't remember her past at all. However, the incident of not going to YZ
funeral for the fact they are close friends and pretending his death is not her
fault is still clear in the minds of MBS staff and they seems unable to forget
it.
YX sees YM crying in an empty classroom and walks in to see what is wrong.
YX: YM, are you ok?
YM: YX, I really want to know what kind of person I was before I lost my
memory. I keep hearing about the death of YZ is my fault and I didn't attend
his funeral.
YX: YM, I know it has been hard for you but it better for you to let bygones be
bygones. Don't think much about what people think of you. As long as you work
hard and show to them that you are capable of doing whatever you are doing,
then they wouldn't be able to criticize you. However, if you still want to know
about YZ, I think it better you asked YZ mother. It is not appropriate for me
to discuss this.
YM: Please don't tell Dir. Yin you saw me crying, I don't want him to tell SM
and have her worry about me. SM has to take care of herself in London't and
without her family and Dir. Yin is hard for her. I don't want to add my burden
to her.
YX: Ok, I will not tell him, but if you have any problem come and look for me.
(give her a pat on the shoulder) I will leave you alone.
YM: Thanks
As YX got up to walk out the door, she sees XZ at the door looking in.
XZ: YX, is YM ok. Is it ok if I talk to her?
YX: She is ok and needs some time to adjust to things around the station. Why
don't you talk to her later. It not very easy for her to hear rumors about her
past. You think it was a good idea to ask her back to the station?
XZ: There is no right or wrong. She will have to face certain things. As you
said, give her some time. Even though she doesn't remember anything, she is a
person who have a very strong-willed and diligent woman. Therefore, I know that
she will surf through this. We just have to continue supporting and believing
in her.
SM decides to fly back to Korea for three
days to surprise XZ and visit her dad. After arriving in Korea, SM took her
luggage home and went shopping for groceries. Before heading to XZ house, she
calls to make sure he is not home. She plans to prepare a special dinner for
him. SM unlocks the door to XZ apartment and hears someone giggling. She steps
into the apartment and sees XZ arm around a woman. SM is speechless and
stunned. She drops the bag of groceries on the floor. XZ looks up when he heard
the noise and finds SM standing there with disbelief. SM runs out the door and
stumble on something. She suddenly wakes up with sweats on her forehead and
shaking. She looks around her room and realizes it was only a nightmare. SM is
so terrified she couldn go back to sleep so she calls XZ. He didn't pick up his
phone so she goes on to the internet to read some Koran news.
The title of a news article catches her attention immediately ould the Heir of
MBS have a Change of Heart with his Fianc away in London? SM eyes nearly popped
out. She tries to scroll down the page to search for any related pictured but
there were none. Her heart beats so fast that she could hear them out loud. Is
her dream telling her something? Has he met someone new? Could that be the
reason why he hasn been calling her? She quickly calls XZ again and the call
goes to his voice mail. SM is too confused to go back to sleep. Slowly without
realizing it, tears roll down her cheeks.
*******
Seoul, Korea
XZ is in shock when he notices the article in the morning newspaper. He only
went out to have dinner with a female friend. How could people assume he is
interested in another woman? To the right is a picture of XZ holding her hand
on the table. XD and YX immediately go to XZ office and started to question
him.
XD: What is going on? I know you went to dinner with YM last night. Not
necessary to put it on the head line of the paper.
XZ: I patted her hand to comfort her. The tabloid twisted the facts. Why are
they so interested in who I date anyway?
XD: HELLO!! You are..or were the most eligible bachelor for nearly a decade but
finally got engaged. Now they find you with another woman. How did you expect
them not to create a story out of this?
YX: Does YM know about this?
XZ: I have not seen her this morning.
YM nearly chokes on her coffee when she sees the headline news. YX quickly run
over to see if YM is ok.
Co-Worker: That lady is YM. I saw her getting into Dir. Yin car yesterday after
work. Now that SM is not in Korea, she can make her move.
YX overhears the conversation and snaps a glare at the workers.
YX: YM is SM close friend. She will not hurt SM. Besides, she knows the
relationship between SM and XZ. But you, who seems NOT to know anything, keep
your mouth and your gossips to yourself.
Co-worker: (She quickly closes her mouth.)
YM: (Pull YX away from their colleagues) Senior YX, it ok. From what I have
heard around the station, I was not appreciated here before. It good that I can
recall my memory now. I can start fresh and maybe one day they will accept me.
The talk with Dir. Yin last night cheered me up. Plus, I don't want to let SM
down. I know she wants the best for me. Somehow I have a feeling that I owe her
a lot.
YX: (Smiles ) I glad to see you are not offended by the gossip. Ie always
believe in blessing in disguise. Youe lost your memory, but in return, you are
turn into a new and great person.
YM: (Smiles assumingly) Don't worry, senior. I will try my best to be strong.
But for now, I am going to call SM to explain things to her. I don't want her
to misunderstand the whole situation.
YX: Ok.
***********
SM: (Cracking voice) This is SM.
YM: SM, are you ok? You sounded like youe been crying.
SM: (Trying to cover) Oh no, I had a nightmare and was not able to go back to
sleep. Anyway, I heard from Senior YX that you are working at the station. She
said you are performing well.
YM: I am waiting for you to come back to teach me too. I want us to host a
program together one day (smiling). SM, I really want to ask someone, butwell I
tried to ask Senior YX and she told me to ask Auntie ZS. I don't know how to
ask such a question. I know there are certain things I better off not knowing,
but I have to find out the truth behind this. Ie been hearing that the death of
YZ was my fault. The glares people around here give me are so cold.
SM: Well, the death of YZ was not your fault or anyone. A car was coming your
way and he pushed you aside and he got hit. He loved you too much to see you
get hurt. YZ sacrificed himself to save you. He would not want you to think his
death was caused by you and be unhappy. YM, I am not really sure what is going
on at the station, but something tells me you are unhappy.
YM: I know when I left the orphanage; life would be different and challenging.
But I told myself to be strong and face the challenges bravely. And then, there
were all of you; with your never ending support, love and encouragement
accompanying me in this new world I venturing into. So basically, I trying hard
here to not disappoint all of you. It a hard work, but I still surviving.
SM: It good to know that you are still motivated. Don't ever forget that we are
all behind you in this. Err, YM, I have to go now. I need to get ready for
work. Send my love to my dad and auntie and uhever mind. Take care.
YM: SM wait I have something to tell you
SM: I will call you later.
**********
YM: (knocking on Dir. Yin office)
XZ: Come in
YM: Dir. Yin, I called SM earlier. She sounded sad. I not sure if she saw the
news.
XZ: (Drops his pen) OMG I forgot to call her. I have been too caught up with
work today. I will call her later. (Smiling) If I tell you a secret, don't tell
SM ok? I plan to give her a surprise visit for Christmas.
YM: (Surprisingly) Really? Ok, if you need any help let me know. She will be so
happy to see you. I will leave you alone to finish your work. Bye
After YM left, he quickly calls SM and hope the silly girl didn't believe the
article, but she didn't answer her phone. He left a message for her to call him
back as soon as she can.
********
London
It was a week before Christmas and the corresponding team is going to have one
and half week off to spend with their family. SM made plans to fly back to
Korea. To her surprise Josie is also going to Korea for one week, and SY is
also returning to Korea, but SM is not flying with them. Josie asked for XZ
number a week ago.
SM: Good morning everyone.
Josie: You look like a zombie. You stayed up all night thinking what happen to
your note cards? (Sarcastically)
Delivery guy: Is Miss Zhen here?
SM: Yes
Delivery guy: The flowers are for you.
SM: Thank you
SM immediately forgets that she is unhappy and calls XZ. The call goes to his
voice mail, which left SM being a bit frustrated but left a message saying the
flowers looks lovely. When XZ hears the message, he is surprised. He trying to
think, what flowers? Who send flowers to her.
SM cell phone rings.
SM: This is SM.
XZ: SM...
SM: Hold on (walks to the). Senior
XZ: Who sent you the flowers?
SM: Oh, the flowers are not from you? (Puzzled) Then who can it be from? Oh no,
Senior, I need to go. I have a meeting in couple of minutes. I will call you
back later? Bye
XZ: Bye (still puzzled)
She quickly goes back to her desk to see if there is a card somewhere. She sees
one and opens it. As she reads, her eyes widens
SM,
I have been attracted to you since the first day you stepped into my office. I
want to ask you to be my date for a Christmas dinner. I will be waiting for
your reply.
Sun
SM eyes nearly pop put when she looked at the name written on the card.
SM : (in her heart) This can be! I mean..what in the world is he thinking? I
mean..he so brave being so blunt! Ie got to talk to him..have to!
After the meeting SM finds the courage to face Dir. Sun and decline his offer.
SM: Dir. Sun, Thank you for the flowers and the invitation for dinner. I am
sorry I will not be able to have dinner with you. I made plans to visit my
family and friends in Korea.
Dir. Sun: It ok. We can find another day. (Looks at SM while she walks away,
sadly)
After work, SM goes shopping. Even though she is still puzzled over Dir. Sun
interest in her, she is trying to put that feeling away and back to her jovial
mood, thinking about home. She buys two wool sweaters for her dad and auntie, a
charm bracelet for YM, a pair of matching cups for CS and ZD. She still trying
to finish making XZ gift. The weather is cold and SM forgot to bring her jacket
so she rushes home before she catches a cold. She started sneezing when she got
home. She takes some medicine and goes to sleep.
Her cell phone rings.
SM: (with sniff noise voice) this is SM
XZ: SM, are you sick?
SM: (not realizing who it is) I am fine. I am sleeping. Can I call you back?
Bye.
XZ starts to worry and calls SM auntie in London.
Auntie: Hello.
XZ: Hi Auntie, this is XZ. How are you doing?
Auntie: XZ! It been a while since Ie heard from you. I am fine here. Hope you
are too.
XZ: Yes auntie, I great. Just that I worried about SM. She doesn't sound well
when I called her just now. She didn't even want to talk to me! Which is kinda
of weird! (giggles) Anyway, I sorry to bother you, but is it possible for you
to go and check on her when youe free? I a liltle bit worried here.
Auntie: Oh really? Actually, Ie been busy myself so haven got the time to visit
her. Don't worry, I will give you a call when I get there.
XZ: Ok, I am going to take the next flight to London.
Auntie: (giggles) Oh dear XZ! Don't worry too much. I will take care of her.
After all, she is my precious angel.
XZ: (Smiles embarrassingly) Err, well, can help to get worried auntie. Anyway,
thank you. See you later Bye
Auntie arrives at SM apartment and rings the door bell.
SM: (pick up her cell phone) this is SM. Hello
The door bell rings again. SM looks at her phone and put it down, drags herself
off her bed to open the door. And wonder who it is.
SM: Auntie!! Hi, come in. You don't need to work?
Auntie: I heard from a little birdie that you are sick.
SM: Me? Sick? Uhh... (Looking shocked, no one knows I am sick). Auntie, come in
and have a seat.
She feels a little dizzy and uses the couch to support her.
Auntie: (holding her arm) SM, are you ok?
SM: I am ok, Auntie
Auntie guilds SM to her bedroom and tucks her into bed.
Auntie: SM, I am going to cook you rice porridge. You can eat then take your
medicine. You get some rest.
SM: I...
Auntie: No more buts(Leaves the room)
The next morning Auntie calls the station to tell them SM is sick and will not
be able to come in. She left the message with Josie. Before Auntie left SM
apartment, she left a note for her that she has called the station and will
visit her later in the afternoon. SM wakes up and sees the note so she decided
to go back to sleep since she won have to go to work.
At the station
Dir. Sun: Has anyone seen SM? How can she be so irresponsible?
Josie: No, I have not seen her all day.
SY: Josie, didn't I hear you talking to SM auntie?
Josie: (trying to cover up) No, she was looking for SM.
SY: (for some reason she didn't believe her) Let me give her a call. SM, where
are you?
Dir. Sun: (Takes the phone from SY) SM, where are you? You know what time it
is? What happen to your time management?
SM: (Coughing) Iorry, Dir. Sun I will be right in.
SM rushes back to the station. She thought her auntie already informed them she
wasn coming in. SM goes straight to Dir. Sun office. Dir. Sun takes one look at
SM and can see she is pale as a piece of paper.
SM: I am sorry Dir. Sun (coughing)
Dir. Sun: (looks at her) Are you feeling alright? If you are sick, you should
call in and stay home.
SM: My Auntie called this morning and left a message with one of the team
members.
Dir. Sun: I didn't get the message.
Knock on the door
SY: Dir. Sun (looks at SM) SM, you look terrible. You should be in bed.
Dir. Sun: SY, can you take SM home?
SY: Yes, Dir. Sun (both of them leave the office) SM, I am not trying to say
anything, but I think Josie picked up your aunt call this morning and didn't
give Dir. Sun the message.
SM: Don't worry. It is not a big deal.
SY: Then your note card, could it be her?
SM: It coulde been an accident.
SY: I am not sure why youe protecting her.
SM : Am not protecting, but it just that we don't have any proof against her.
Besides, it not a big deal. Don't worry. (smiles weakly).
**************
At SM Apartment
SY: SM, are you sure you will be ok.
SM: I will be fine. My auntie will be coming in the afternoon to see me.
SY: Give me a call if you need anything.
SM: Thank you. Bye
SM goes straight to bed. When SM wakes up she sees XZ sitting next to her.
Thinking she must be dreaming and closes her eyes and reopens them. He still
there. She lightly pinches herself to make sure she is not dreaming then
pinches XZ.
XZ: Hey what is that for?
SM: To make sure you are actually here (smiling cheekily then quickly pouts)
XZ: I thought you would be happy to see me?
SM: No, I thought you were having such a good time with your new girlfriend
that you forgot about me.
XZ: (Laughing) Where did you get this idea?
SM: From my dream and then from the newspaper.
XZ: (Sits down on her bed and pulls her close to him) You silly girl, you still
don't know how I feel about you. How many times do I need to tell you?
SM: I... not that I don't believe you, but... hey want you are doing in London?
Don't tell me you came to visit me because someone sends me flowers.
XZ: Do I look like I am such a person who has unsecured feelings like you? I
came to make sure you are ok. I was so worried. When I called you, you sounded
sick so I changed my plans to see you early. I was planning to make a surprise
visit on Christmas Eve. I have been trying to work ahead of my schedule to
spend time with you. It looks like this is going to be our first Christmas I
will be taking care of you. What is this dream about?
SM: (Giggling) Well, I dreamed you had another girlfriend. You and her at your
place sitting on the couch and you had your arms around her. I was very
surprised and ran out of the house.
XZ: (Laughing) Taking care of you is already a handful! I don't think I have
time to look for another one.
SM: (Elbows him)
XZ: Ouch..Get some rest and I will cook something for you to eat.
SM: Senior, thanks. How long are you staying?
XZ: Until Tuesday.
SM: Do you mind leaving a little early? I was planning fly back to Korea for
couple of days. Maybe we can leave for Korea together.
XZ: Ok, I will call the travel agent tomorrow. Stop asking so many questions
and get some rest.
SM: Alright. Oh yes, did auntie stop by? Isn she supposed to be working? I
don't want to bother her..she has so much to look after already! Are you taking
emergency leaves or sick leave by coming here? Won't your colleagues wonder
where youe gone? Did you tell anybody you are coming? Senior XD? Senior
XZ: (Put his hand on her mouth) Dear God!! You are supposed to be sick! Sick
people are supposed to be quiet, resting! Not bombarding her ursewith
questions!! Now, will you PLEASE lie down and rest my dear precious angel?
SM throws a pillow at XZ as he left the room.
After dinner, they snuggled in front of the television watching Bed of Roses
and they fell asleep. SM woke up in the middle of the night and went to her
room to finish XZ gift.
The next morning is Christmas Eve; XZ sees SM still sleeping like a baby so he
let her sleep. He makes breakfast for SM in case she wakes up. Then left for
the store to buy decorations for the apartment. When SM wakes up she was
surprised to see a Christmas tree in the living room with presents and
stockings hang on the wall. SM walks up to the tree, kneels down and looks
through the gifts.
SM: I don't see my name on any of the gifts. You got auntie ZC, YM, my dad,
your parents, and your brother (looking surprise). You actually got something
for them?
XZ: I am trying to build a relationship with them, but you have to give me
sometime. I know how much you wanted me to rekindled our relationship, my
step-mum and I. So let just say that this relationship-rekindling is my Xmas
gift to youSmiles adoringly)
SM: Oh XZ! That will be the greatest gift. (Smiling) I want to see you become
closer to them.
XZ: (Smiling cheekily) Gosh you are so easy to please!
That night both of them drove around London't admiring the Christmas lights decoration
around town. Afterward they stopped by the park walking hand in hand.
SM: (Coughs and sneezes)
XZ: (Wraps his arm around her waist) we better get in the car and head on home.
I don't want you to get worse or else when I go back to Korea Uncle GC will
think I don't know how to take care of his daughter and not allow me to marry
you (laughing).
SM: My dad will be so happy to marry me off. Then he doesn't have to worry
about me as much. Unless you don't want to marry me anymore (smiling cheekily).
XZ: Hmm... If I found someone better then you, but so far I have not (saying it
jokingly).
SM: (Giving him a glare and pushes him away then ran off)
XZ: (Chasing after her) I am joking. You know you mean everything to me.
SM: How would I know if you don't tell me?
It is almost mid-night when they got home. XZ purposely tells SM to open the
door using the excuse he forgot his keys. She opens the door and hears barking
sounds
SM: Senior, do you hear something?
XZ: No, I don.
She turns on the light and sees a little puppy with a red bow on its head
wagging his tail at her. The puppy is a miniature pincher and is light brown.
SM kneels down and scoops the puppy into her arms.
SM: She is so cute and little (Gives XZ a kiss on his lips)
XZ: That is all I get?
SM: Yep (carries the puppy to her room and puts it on her bed. She goes to the
closet and takes out a box and hands it to XZ.)
XZ: (He opens the box and finds a beige sweater) SM, did you make this (looking
surprise)?
SM: Yes, try it on to see if it fits. (She left the room)
XZ: (He tries the sweater on and goes outside to show her.) SM, it fits
perfectly.
SM: Ok (without looking up at him)
XZ: I wish I didn't get you the puppy. You pay more attention to her than me.
SM: (smiling cheekily) Are you jealous?
XZ: What happens when we have babies?
SM: My time will be devoted to them.
XZ: Hmm...Ok thenee not going to have any babies. (Sits down next to SM and
together they play with the puppy.) What did you name her?
SM: Happy. Just like me always happy.
XZ pulls SM up from the floor and leads her to her bedroom. He stops at the
door and points out the mistletoe and gives her a passionate kiss.
SM feels something licking her cheeks in the
morning and wakes up to see Happy wagging her tail at her. She pats the dog
head and goes back to sleep, but Happy continues to lick her. She gives a soft
groan and drags herself out of bed. And carries Happy to the living room and
see XZ sleeping soundly. SM holds Happy close to XZ's face and starts licking
his cheeks. XZ opens his eyes seeing Happy and hearing SM laughing. SM laughs
so hard that she drops Happy to the floor. He quickly grabs SM arms and pulls
her down to the couch and tickles her.
XZ: (Looking at her) After days of restless nights, you wake me up this early.
SM: I didn't wake you up. It was Happy.
XZ: (Acting curious) Is it? Are you sure it wasn't you who did the licking just
now? I thought it was a very creative way to wake me up. (Smiling mischievously
and continues to tickle SM)
SM: (Laughing hard) Oh please! Dream on! Don't you dare thinking me of being
THAT creative! Ok , ok! Stop! You are killing me here! Ok, go back to sleep!
Won't bother you anymore!
XZ: No, since I am up, you better be a good girl and cook something for your
future husband to eat or I am going to starve.
SM: WHAT? You are asking a sick person to cook breakfast (giving him a
sympathetic smile) Have a heart dear!
XZ: Sick!!! Looks like you have the energy to climb a mountain.
SM: (Giggling, kisses him on the forehead before she gets up to the kitchen) By
the way when are we leaving for Korea.
XZ: Sunday morning.
SM: That is good, then I can have lunch with the seniors and YM. I hope daddy
will be home. I miss them so much. Auntie too. Then you can spend some time
with your family for New Years, since you are here with me for Christmas.
XZ: SM, my gosh. What happen to you, you keep on blabbering.
SM: (Smiling cheekily) Because I thought you missed hearing my voice since we
have not talked for so long.
XZ: Is this some sort of punishment? Ok tonight we will talk all night long and
sleep at home tomorrow.
SM: That sounds great! Prepare for the ultimate punishment then! (both laugh)
Ok I am going to cook now. Will leave you alone. Oh one more thing, can you
walk Happy?
XZ: (Shaking his head) Yes madam.
SM: And (smiling) can we take some pictures. Want to show them my apartment and
London.
XZ: Ok will do that later in the afternoon. Anything else madam?
SM: (giggling) Enough for now. Ok I will go make breakfast.
XZ: Yes sweetie, what ever you like. (Gives her a kiss on her forehead)
SM makes a big mess in the kitchen, covering the counter and floor with flour
and smudges on her nose and cheeks. XZ comes to the kitchen and is speechless
when he sees the mess that she created.
XZ: (Laughing) Wow, I.. What are you planning to make. Looks like a volcano
erupted and cover everything with flour. Honey, you do realize that there are
only 2 people and a dog are in this apartment which need feeding and you are
not feeding the whole block occupants!
SM grabs a hand full of flour and throws it at XZ. Happy suddenly appear and
got flour on her too. She got so scared and runs out of the kitchen leaving
trails of small paw prints on the floor. They both chase after Happy to avoid
her making a mess, but they forgot they are also covered with flour. SM stops
abruptly and starts to laugh hysterically. XZ stops and look at SM.
XZ: What are you laughing at?
SM: (Trying to control laughing) Look at the mess we have made. (There is flour
in the living room)
XZ: (Shaking his head) Hmm, since you made the mess so you can clean it up.
SM: ME!
It took them nearly the whole morning to clean up the kitchen and the living
room and they clasp on the couch. And of course, there goes their breakfast. XZ
volunteers to prepare lunch instead and SM takes this advantage for a short
nap. Happy quietly lay next to SM. He didn't have the heart to wake SM up when
he is done cooking and quietly sits next to her on the sofa bed to get some
work done. SM wakes up in the evening and sees XZ busy working. She lightly
yanks his sleeves. He looks down at her and gently kisses her on the lips.
SM: Senior, what time is it?
XZ: 7
SM: Oh my gosh. Have you eaten?
XZ: No, I am waiting for my sleeping beauty to wake up.
SM: (Pulling herself up) You silly. If you are hungry eat without me.
XZ: Right, then who going to serve me? (smiling) Besides, no fun eating without
company (smiling cheekily).
********
XZ: SM, are you ready. We need to hurry or the plane will leave without us.
SM: I am ready. WAIT, forgot to bring Happy food.
XZ: I already put some in the cage along with water and toys. Have some dry
foods in the luggage and can get the rest of his food supply in Korea.
SM: Ok, Wait! Did you pack the presents for your family, my dad, auntie, and
YM.
XZ: Yes! Anything else, dear?
SM: Yes, you forgot one more thing (smiling)
XZ: What? (Confused)
SM: Me! (giggling naughtily)
XZ groans loudly and pulls SM out of the apartment and goes back in to make
sure everything is turn off with both of them roar with laughter.
**************
Korea
SM calls her dad when she got off the plane, but no one picks up the phone. She
calls Auntie ZS
ZS: Hello
SM: Auntie ZS, how are you doing? This is SM.
ZS: SM, I am great. How are you?
SM: I am fine. Guess what? I am in Korea!
ZS: You are! Oh dear! This is a great Christmas surprise! You must come over
for dinner tonight. But your dad will not be home until Wednesday. If you like,
you can stay with me. Since YM and you will have lots to talk about.
SM: Daddy not home? (sounds disappointed but recovers after hearing the
invitation by auntie) Oh alright. I will join you for dinner. I am going to see
YM first. Talk to you later. Bye
SM walks into the team room and greets everyone with afternoon. Everyone turn
their heads upon hearing SM voice and recognize the beautiful smile. YM the
first one to jump from her chair to give her a big hug that SM hardly can
breathe.
YM: SM, how are you doing? You look skinnier, must be the stress from working
as special correspondent. I am going to cook you big dinner every night and
when you leave Korea you will gain some weight.
SM: (laughing happily) Thank you! Make sure you do that!
YX: SM, you look great. (Looking at her watch) Did XZ come back with you? Where
did he disappear to. Lets check his office.
YM, YX, SM, and XD head to XZ office when they open the door, they see a young
lady standing behind XZ and she is leaning forward, her arm rested on the back
of the chair and pointing to his laptop screen.
Josie: Oh SM! It is so nice to see you here. I heard you are sick. Glad to see
you have recovered from your cold so quickly. I have been calling XZ (sounding
like they know each other for a long time) everyday since I have arrived in
Korea but can get through him. Today I decide to look for him here and am
surprised to find you are here too.
SM: I came to visit my friends and co-workers. (Looking uncomfortable and turn
to the others) This is Josie, one of the correspondents I work with from
London.
The others look at each other confusingly and uneasily over the unexpected
visit and act by Josie.
Josie: (Looking at the clock) XZ..How about I treat you to lunch?
SM stands there and can't even say another word and YM looks at SM.
YM: Since Dir. Yin is busy, why don't we go to lunch.
XY: How can you leave me out from lunch? (Looking at SM) How can I bear not to
have lunch with SM when she comes back to Korea. Josie, if you like, why don't
you join us?
Josie: (With an uneasy smile) I will love to join. How can I miss an offer from
you.
*********
At the restaurant Josie quickly grab a seat next to XZ and try to start a
conversation with him ignoring the others. SM is about sit next to YX and YM,
but YM lightly nudge SM to sit next to XZ. XZ looks at SM and smiles, but SM
trying very hard not to show her emotions.
XZ: SM, what would you like to eat or do you want me to decide for you?
At this point, Josie is a little bit confused over the attention showed by XZ
towards SM, but just forgoes her curiousness.
YX: SM, you must have not fully recovered. Order something light for her XZ.
SM: I am fine. I will have a salad.
XZ: You should not be eating cold food. How about chicken soup?
SM: That sounds fine.
Josie: (trying to get XZ attention) XZ, gosh all the food on this menu looks
appetizing. Can you help me decide?
XZ: Um, what do you usually like to eat?
Josie: Beef
XZ: Then how about grilled beef. This restaurant serves it pretty good.
Josie: That is my favorite. How did you know? You can read my mind. (Looking at
SM, curiously still)
SM: (Smiling, pretends to ignore the gesture by Josie) Josie, how long are you
planning to stay at Korea?
Josie: I am leaving Wednesday morning.
YM: (Being Sarcastic) That soon.. (stops her next sentence when SM kicks her
foot under the table). Err..well, maybe next time youl stay longer so that I
can show you around.
Josie: XZ will take me around. (She puts her hand around his arm)
XZ quickly reaches for his glass of water, avoiding Josie grasp. YM nearly
stands up, planning to give a piece of her mind to Josie but quickly stopped by
SM when SM pressed her arm down.
XD: (looking worried, and trying softened the situation) The food usually
served pretty fast. Why is it taking so long today?
Josie: If you are busy, you can leave first.
XD: (Shocked to hear how rude Josie could be but is comforted by YX when she
touched his arm) Err, no Josie. Just that I am worried that SM is tired and
hungry, since she just arrived. Want her to finish eating and go home for a
rest. XZ, why don't you drop her off at home? I don't want her to go home by
herself.
XZ: I don't have a problem if SM is not mad at me (looking at her)
SM: Why should I be mad at you. Senior takes such good care of me.
Josie: (not satisfied) XZ, do you mind taking me home too.
XZ: I am sorry Josie. After I drop SM home, I need to head back to the office
for a meeting. (glanced at XD and gives him a secretive smile. XD returns it
back with a quick smile before covering it with his hand)
Josie: How about dinner tonight?
XZ: Sorry, I have other plans. XD, we are supposed to discuss about the new
segments for Eve tonight right?
YX : (puzzled) What new segments?
XD : Dear, you forgot about THAT new thing I told you? (widening his eyes)
YX : (Confused, but later gets the point) ooo!! THAT thing..yes, yes I
remember! Oh yes, Josie. THAT thing needs LONG and LENGTHFUL discussion. We
women would be bored.(smiling cheekily towards XZ and XD)
The waiter finally brings the food to the table.
After lunch XZ takes SM home. He walks into the house with her to make sure she
is safe before leaving.
SM: Senior, I am ok. Don't worry about me. You have spent a lot of time with me
already. I will be fine.
XZ: How about I join you for dinner tonight?
SM: Go home and spend some time with your family and get some rest. You must be
stressed out from the long flight.
XZ : SM..
SM : Yes, senior?
XZ : (Smiles adoringly) You know I love you right? And that nobody else matters
in this world?
SM : (Smiles back) Yes, Senior. That why I said I am alright. And I love you
too.
XZ kisses SM on the forehead and leaves. SM goes around the house looking for
Happy and she is in her room sleeping. She picks her up and hugs her tightly
and tears slowly falls from her eyes. Thinking today must be the worst lunch
she has ever had and the fear of losing XZ comes back to her. However, the
words of love from XZ comfort her a little. She curls on her bed with Happy and
falls asleep. The phone rings.
SM: Hello
GC: SM, how are you doing? You should have told me you will be coming back!
This is one surprise I am not happy with! Because I am not there!!
SM: (laughing) Oh Daddy! I am fine. I will make a big dinner waiting for you to
come back. Don't feel so bad about it.
GC: Ok. I am assuming your cooking has improved.
SM: (Chuckling) My cooking has always been the best.
GC: I know. I will see you Wednesday night. Bye. I love you honey!
SM: Bye. Love you too dad!
The phone rings.
SM: Daddy, we just hang up.
XZ: Daddy! Do I sound like your dad?
SM: Senior (laughing) sorry, thought my dad forgot to tell me something after
we hang up.
XZ: SM, what are you doing? Let me guess sleeping!
SM: (Chuckling) Right, and now I am dreaming talking to you. How did you ever
guess?
XZ: (Laughing) Anyway SM, as the Director of MBS, I want to invite you to be
the special guest for Good Morning Eve. Please say yes or I will not be able to
explain to the hosts of the show.
SM: (Thinking)..Hmmmm..wait, who is the female host?
XZ: I will leave you in suspense. Not unless you agree.
SM: Of course I will do it. I missed the whole show.
XZ: Hmm, does that include me?
SM: Of course not. You are not part of the crew. But I will always miss you
when I couldn't see you. Can you feel that?
XZ: Of course. You forgot we have telepathy
SM: Silly me. How can I forget? Talk to you later. I need to go to Auntie
house. Bye
XZ: Bye.
**********
At the Station
XD: Good Morning everyone. Welcome to Good Morning Eve. I am XD and my co-host
YX. Today we have a special guest. See if you could guess who she is. She has a
very beautiful smile and loved by all, especially the Eve audience! Still no
clue? (Audience answered no) If you still don't know who she is, she left us
for London't about couple months ago. Now you know? Please welcome SM!
SM first thing she notice is XZ standing behind the audience and makes her
feels a little nervous and sees Josie sitting in the middle section as an
audience. She wonders why she would come here. She walks out casually with her
beautiful smile and greets the audience with a bow. When SM reaches the hosts,
she gives them a hug.
YX: SM, looks like you have gotten more beautiful after coming back from
London. There must be lots of guys chasing you. (Looking at XZ smiling)
SM: YX, you are so funny. I am lucky to have a guy to like me. (Trying to
change the topic) I see this show is almost a couple show. XD and YX then QZ
(Li Qing XI) and QX (Shen Qi Zong)
QZ: SM, don't get us involve here. But since you got us started, (Looking at XD
and hinted him for the surprise they have planned).
YX: Oh, SM, I almost forgot you are already engage. How can we not exclude you?
(Looking at XZ) Would that guy in the grey suit standing behind the audience
come down here to the stage. (The camera force on XZ)
XZ: (Looking around the recording area and pretending not to hear anything)
YX: You know I am talking to you, don't pretend you can't hear me. YM, would
you please guide our guest to the floor.
YM: Yes, I will be happy to do so!
YM gets up from her chair and starts to approach XZ and Josie got up and grab
YM.
Josie: Where are you going? You can't be going to get XZ. He can't be SM
fiancee!
YM: (Smiling smirkly) Josie, sometimes there are things which are hard to
predict!
XD, seeing Josie is in the verge of anger, quickly signaled their producer to
cut the programme to commercial. Josie runs down to the stage towards SM.
Josie: (Looking at SM and raise her tone of voice) SM! Is this true? How can
you..So I see, the person who has been helping you is XZ which is directior of
MBS. No wonder you are at the position you are now. Just from the interview
recording, thinking you can memorize the interview outline and messing it up.
If it was live on-air, I will not be able to think what will happen. I am
surprised the station let you do live on-air for Good Morning Eve.
SM: Between you and me, you should know what happen to my note cards.
YX: (Stepping in) And how would you know she did a poor job on live on-air. You
have never watched the live programmes she was in. I think we should know her
ability since we have been working with her.
SM: (Pull YX aside) Please will you all stop all these. Senior YX, please stop
this argument. There is no point in trying to reason with her.
Josie: SM, you don't have to pretend to be all innocent. (Changing to topic to
let XZ know another person is interested in SM) When you are in London, the way
Dir. Sun looks at you. Don't tell me you didn't try to win his heart. The
flowers you received, I can assume is not from Dir. Yin.
XZ glances at SM.
SM: (Raising her voice) I am not sure what you are talking about, but I had no
intention of flirting with anyone. As for the flowers, I don't think I owe you
an explanation on who send it to me. I know one thing for sure my heart is with
Senior. That is XZ.
XZ eyes widening when he heard SM said the last sentence. He is surprised to
hear SM said that in the public. SM then realized what she had said in front of
everyone and her cheeks flushed red. Josie is getting furious and almost slaps
SM on the face, but is stopped by XZ grabbing Josie arm and pulls SM back
behind him.
XZ: Josie, what do you think you are doing? (Looking at SM) Are you ok?
Josie : (Looking disbelieve) I can't believe it. It all true then? She your
fiancee? (SM fells into silence) (Josie looks at XZ) I can't believe you can
fall for a girl like her! And I thought you have taste!
XZ : (Smiles) Well, I do. (Josie groans disbelievingly and left the set
quickly) SM, are you already?
SM: I fine senior. Oh my gosh was this broadcasted?
Crewman: Now only you asked that? After all the chaos? (giggles) Don't worry,
it on commercial. Thanks to XD!
Everyone sighs with relief.
XZ: SM, can you continue? If not, we can excuse you.
SM: I am a professional broadcaster, can't let my emotions effect the show.
(Smiling to the others) Besides, the audience will be perplexed when I am
suddenly out from the show. Let continue please friends. I am alright.
Crewman: Ok then. Get back into place in three, two, one.
XD: Welcome back. Dir. Yin is an honor to have you on our morning show. This is
the first time you are here and should be thankful to SM or we will not be able
to invite you.
XZ: (Laughing) You should have told me, I will be happy to be your guest
anytime.
XD: You have anything to say to the audience, since you are the person who
created this show.
XZ: Without the audience, crew, and this team this show will not be successful.
Thank you everyone for your support.
YX: Thanks Dir. Yin. Let continue with the next segments of the show.
After the show
YM: SM are you ok.
SM: I am ok.
New Year’s Eve
YM and SM wanted to cook a special dinner for ZS and GC,
but had no idea what to cook. They spent part of the morning at the bookstore
looking through recipes and decided on Italian food. The market is full of
people pushing and rushing to buy groceries. It took them longer than they
thought to get home.
YM and SM eyes nearly popped out when they see the mess
Happy made. The newspaper on the coffee table was shred into pieces all over
the floor. SM finds Happy hiding under the coffee table and giving her a sad
puppy look.
SM: (scolding) Happy, look at the mess you made!!! (Happy
giving her a sad puppy look) You and Senior are the same. Always giving me that
look.
YM: SM, why don’t you take her to my room.
SM picks up Happy and carries her to the bedroom.
YM takes the groceries into the kitchen to chop the
onions and marinate the meat while SM cleans the living room before Auntie ZS
comes home. SM joins YM in the kitchen boiling the water for the pasta and the
tomato and cream sauce for the lasagna. They hear the front door open and it is
SM’s dad. He goes into the kitchen to see if the girls need any help.
GC: Yumm, smell delicious. Do you need any help?
YM: Uncle, no thank you. You can go to the living room
and relax. We can handle it.
GC: Ok, by the way where is Happy?
SM: I lock her in YM’s room. She tore the newspaper.
GC: (Laughing) Just like you when you were little. I will
bring her down to keep me company. (Leaves the kitchen)
About two hours later, ZS comes from work and find GC
reading the newspaper on the couch and Happy on his lap sleeping. ZS pops her
head into the kitchen and smell the aroma of tomato sauce and cheese in the
air. YM busy chopping the vegetables for the salad and SM taking the lasagna
out from the oven. ZS is shocked to notice the plates and bowls they used which
are piled in the sink and counter. She goes over to the sink and starts to wash
the dishes.
SM: (Looking at Auntie ZS) Auntie, what are you doing? We
will clean up the mess. Why don’t you go chat with my father. Dinner will be
served in a few minutes.
ZS leaves the kitchen.
YM yells out dinner is ready. GC and ZS walks to the
dining room, and see how nicely the table is set up. As SM and YM carries the
dishes to the table, GC and ZS look at the food and wonder if it is edible. ZS
decides she will be the guinea pig and take the first bite. She looks at GC and
gives him a nod indicating that it tastes ok. GC slowly put a piece of lasagna
in his mouth.
GC: This is good.
SM: Are you doubting our cooking skills?
ZS: No, we are not. It is hard to imagine our little SM
is growing up and will be married off soon. You do need to practice your
cooking skill or how else will you be able to cook for your husband.
SM: (Smiling) Two words. Take out.
Everyone laughs
After dinner SM and YM hurry up to clean up the mess in
the kitchen. Happy keep on walking in and out of the kitchen to get SM’s
attention. SM almost trip over her when she brings the plates into the kitchen.
SM: (Picks up Happy) Girl, what am I going to do with
you?
Happy: (softly) woof woof (rubbing her head on SM’s arm)
SM: (she realizes something) Oh my gosh, Happy, I forgot
to feed you. I left your food at home.
YM: SM, do you want to feed her bread?
SM: Sure, that will do in the mean time. My dad can feed
her again when he gets home.
SM’s cell rings and pulls it out from her pocket. YM
feeds Happy.
SM: This is SM. Hi Senior.
XZ: How was dinner?
SM: It was great. Auntie and dad loved YM and my cooking.
They almost finished the food.
XZ: Did you save me some food?
SM: I thought you had dinner with your family or did you
stay at the office until now?
XZ: Hey, do not think I am a workaholic. The dinner with
my parents was excellent. My step mom cooked my favorite dishes. I want to
taste yours and YM’s cooking.
SM: You better watch it or else you will gain weight and
have a tummy.
XZ: I am not worried about that. I am already off the market, so I do not need to impress other girls. Are you two ready to go?
SM: No, we need more time to finish washing the dishes
and clean up. Why don’t you come over to Auntie’s place and talk to them.
XZ: Alright, then I will come over now. How big of a mess
did you guys create? (jokingly)
SM: Not much. (Chuckling) Senior, I gotta go help YM. Bye
***********
At the Bar
YX and SM purposely saved a matching cone hat for them.
XZ refused to wear the hat stating it is not his style.
SM: Why not? It looks very nice. The color matches your
outfit. 2004 is written in gold glitter and streamers coming down from the top
of the hat. Now, be good and put it on. (SM puts the hat on him)
XD: SM, looks like XZ only listens to you.
SM: (Blushing and smiles)
At the strike of midnight, XZ pulls SM close to him and
gave her a kiss and everyone looks at them. SM face turns bright red with
embarrassment.
*****
The next morning XZ meets up with SM, GC, YM, and ZS to
pay a visit to YZ at his grave.
SM: YZ brother, we brought YM to visit you and she is
very healthy. I will let her speak to you.
YM: YZ…I am not sure if they told you, I have lost my
memory. I do not recall knowing SM, Uncle GC, and Auntie ZS, but they had given
me great support after leaving the orphanage place. The only possession I have
with me is my wallet with your picture in it. Every time I look at the picture
I have a feeling I had known you before and you are not in this world.
(Sniffing). (Composing herself) Currently, I am working at MBS, and a segment
host for Good Morning Eve. And hoping when SM comes back from London, we will
be able to work together. Don’t worry about your mom and me. GC is taking good
care of us. As for SM, she will be getting married to XZ. And YZ, all of them
have been saying that you are my guardian angel…so I just want to take this
opportunity to thank you for giving me another chance in life. I will not fail
you. Thank you… (Trying to control her feelings)
SM: (Looking at YM and puts her arm around her)
ZS: YZ, do not worry about YM. I will take good care of
her. She is like a daughter to me. (Chuckling) She’s even taking over your
place in helping me out in the store! (Tears welling up in her eyes. YM holds
her hand). I keep on telling her to go out with her friends or even date, but
she refuses. Hopefully one day she will find someone special in her life.
They all bow to YZ. Afterwards, GC takes ZS back to the store. YM, SM, and XZ visit the orphanage and brings lots of presents for the children. They had a shopping spree the other night buying toys, clothing, and books for children. Everything they saw are cute and pretty and had a hard time deciding what to purchase. They ended up buying to the point they can not carry anymore bags and had to call XZ to pick them up from the stores. He concluded he will not let those two girls go shopping by themselves anymore.
Finally they arrived at the orphanage. YM quickly gets out of the car and looks for the Sisters. The children are so excited to see her. They miss the fairly tale she told them during story time. XZ and SM start to carry the packages into the house. The children gather around them as they pass out the gifts. XZ goes to talk to the Sister and SM and YM plays a game of blindfold with the kids.
Kid 1: Sister YM, I am right behind you.
YM quickly turns and swings her arm, but the kid already
run to her side.
Kid2: Sister YM, I am here. (Quickly ducks)
Instead of catching the kid, YM got SM since she is
standing behind the kid. SM blind folds herself and hears the kids screaming
her name but is not able to catch them. XZ is standing on the sidewalk watching
and laughing. He decides to go join them and motions to the kids to be quiet.
SM: (Suddenly she does not hear any noise) Where did
everyone go? HELLO? ANYONE AROUND? (She continues walking and swings her arms.)
Hello??
Kids: (Trying very hard not to laugh by covering their
mouth.)
SM: When I catch anyone of you, I will give you a spanking.
This includes YOU YM.
She hears the sound of the grass moving in front of her
and quickly wraps her arm around that person.
SM: (Thinking this is strange, who can this person be. YM
is skinny. OMG her face suddenly turns red and hoping she did not hug a male
person. (She quickly removes the handkerchief from her eyes and sees XZ.) Ar..
When did you join the game?
XZ: Your face is red. (Smiling maliciously) I am waiting
for the spanking. Where are you planning to spank me?
SM: NOWHERE!
XZ: What? I thought you are going to spank the person you
catch. I sacrifice myself for the kids and YM for the pain.
SM: I was only joking. I will not hit the adorable
children.
Kid 1: He is not a kid. Then you can hit him.
SM looks at XZ. He gives her a puppy face look. How can
she dare to hit him?
SM: I cannot hit someone who is giving me that look.
Kid 2: Then how about giving him a kiss?
SM: (Hesitating)
SM leans forward and kisses him on the cheek; XZ quickly
turns his head and SM kisses him on his lips instead.
SM: (Blushing even more) Senior, why did you do that for?
XZ: You do not like surprises?
She hits him on his chest.
YM: (jokingly) SM, if you hit him earlier, then you do
not have to kiss him.
SM: YM! (She runs to her and tickles her)
Sister: Come on children, it’s story time. YM had
voluntarily to read during story time.
The children run into the house. YM chooses a fairly tale
called “The Tortoise and the Hare”.
************
XZ arrives to the front of SM house. After dropping off
YM, she had not said one word to XZ and stare out the window. He gets out of
the car, walks over to the passenger side and gently pulls her out of the car.
XZ: Come on SM, (Holding her hand and leads her to the
park and looks up into the sky.) I wonder if the stars are the same in London.
(Pointing to the stars) You see those two bright shining stars? It represents
you and me. Every time you think of me, look for the two stars next to each
other, but in case you can’t find it (pulling a box out of his pocket and hands
it to SM) Open it.
SM: (Opens the box and sees two crystal shapes like a
star) This is…..
XZ: (Covers her lips with his finger) You do not have to
say anything.
SM wraps her arm around his waist and leans her head
against his chest and said thank you.
*******************
London
SM is exhausted after a long flight back to London'tand
returns to an empty quiet apartment makes her feel lonely. SM stands there
thinking, how she wishes she can go back to Korea to be with her family,
friends, and Senior. She hears a soft bark and realizes Happy had been in the
cage for hours. And opens the cage to let Happy out. Happy stuck her head out
and looks around the room. SM picks up Happy and carries her to the bedroom.
She takes out the stars that XZ gave from her purse and decides the best place
will be putting it on her nightstand.
As SM logs on to yahoo messenger and sees XZ is online
and immediately sends him a web cam invitation and puts on her headset.
XZ: SM, you must really miss me. Why else would you come
on right away to look for me?
SM: (Blushing) Miss you?? You are the last person on the
list that I will miss. Do not think so highly of yourself.
XZ: Really (Understanding that it takes a lot for her to
admit it). Ok, since you do not miss me what brings you here looking for me
after you just got home.
SM: Want to make sure you are up to have enough time to
eat breakfast before heading to work.
XZ: Breakfast!! No one is here to cook for me. She’s gone
for the next few months.
SM: Who will want to leave you for that long? She must
feel secured. You are (giggling) the most gorgeous, handsome guy and…
XZ: (Smiling warmly) That is it? Gorgeous, handsome?
Anything else??
SM: (Suddenly embarrassed to continue) AND I need to go
to bed and Senior needs to go to work. Or people will think I had kidnapped you
with me back to London't(laughing)
XZ: You cannot let me hanging here and stop at the AND.
Ok, I will let it go this time, but next time…
SM: Next time what?
XZ: You will find out next time.
SM: Really. Drive safely.
XZ: Good night and sweet dreams. Hmmm. Maybe in your
dream, you will dream about me.
SM: BYE Senior
XZ: You need to stop calling me that. I hope you will not
call me Senior after we get married. (Teasingly)
SM: (Not sure how to answer him) Senior, looks like this
time you cannot stop talking. I am going. Bye
At the station
SM: (Walking into the office) Good morning, everyone.
Everyone looks at her.
The stares from their eyes give SM a cold chill down her
back.
SY: (Pulling SM aside and whispering to her) Josie has
been talking about you since she stepped into the office this morning. What
happened when she saw you at Korea?
Josie: (Interrupting their conversation) SM how was the
rest of your trip after I left Korea? It was such a shame that I was unable to
spend more time with you and your FRIENDS. I am sure we would have had a great
time.
SM: (Smiling to Josie) Josie, there was less excitement
after you left. You should have stayed for couple more days, all of us had a
great time at the New Year Eve party.
Joe: (Walking into the room) Good morning. Josie and SM
how was your trip to Korea?
Josie: I had fun. I got a chance to have dinner with Dir.
Yin.
Joe: Good. And SM
SM: It was great.
Joe continues his conversation with SM. SY’s phone rang.
SY: This is SY. Good morning Dir. Sun.
Dir. Sun: Can SM and you please come to my office
immediately?
SY: ok. (Hangs up the phone.) SM, Dir. Sun wants to see
us.
SM: Ok
SY: (knocking on Dir. Sun's office door)
Dir Sun: Come in. Have a sit. SY and SM, how was your
holiday?
SY: Great
SM: Good, thank you.
Dir. Sun: I am glad both of you had a wonderful holiday.
I have a project for you two to work on. It is a promotion for France tourism.
(Handing them a piece of paper) Here is list of places to be covered in the
promotion. Both of you will be researching the history and attraction of these
places. Apart from the places written on this list, feel free to add other
interesting sightseeing places, museums, restaurants, etc. This project is not
only reading from a script. I want you to put your own ideas and feeling into
making this promotion livelier. But of course, in making it more lively, you
have to have accurate and solid information and facts. Therefore, a live experience
would definitely be helpful. So in about three weeks, you two will visit
France. After returning from France, you have one week to write a report on
your experience in France on the different place you visited. The recording
plans to start in February and the date will be given later. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Walking out of the office.
SY: (Smiling broadly while clapping hands) I am so
excited!! (Pulling SM on the wrist) Let’s go to the library and start on this.
SM: Slow down. Let's go to lunch first, then to the
library.
SY: Good idea.
After lunch they headed to the library. SY and SM found a
table at the corner of the library.
SY: This will be a great spot. We can talk softly and
will not disturb others. I am going to look for some books. Be right back.
After 30 minutes, SY carries a stack of books towards the
table.
SY: SM, look at all the books I found on France. (Opening
the book) Hey, how about Paris. Look at the picture of the Eiffel Tower. It
says here that “This towering was built for the World Fair of 1889, held to
commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution. It stands 320m (1050ft)
high and held the record as the world’s tallest structure until 1930.¨ It has a
restaurant on the first floor. It will be so romantic to be having dinner and
viewing the night sightings with loved ones.
SM: Look! You can also go on a cruise on the Seine River
and able to see the bridges and monuments of Paris.
SM mind starts to wander off, thinking this is where she
wants to go on her honeymoon. Sitting next to Senior and enjoying the beautiful
lights while going down the river. Also drinking wine. SM's face brightens with
a sweet smile as she continues daydreaming.
SY: (snapping her fingers) SM!!! What are you smiling
about? You are drooling all over the book.
SM: What!!! (Her face blushes. Looking at the book and
still dry.) No, I did not.
SY: You should look at yourself (laughing). You must by
thinking about Dir. Yin.
SM: (Smiling)
SY: Ok, let’s go home. I am tired after looking through
the books, while someone HERE is busy in her own world!
SM: (Chuckles) alright, alright. I am sorry but can not
help it! You go ahead home. I want to borrow a few books on France. I will see
you tomorrow. Bye
SY: Bye
SM flips through the pages of the book in front of her.
Then she notices someone is standing beside her. She turns her head and sees Dir.
Sun.
SM: Hi Dir. Sun
Dir. Sun: I can see you are a productive person. (Looking
at his watch) Still working at this hour. (Knowing she has not ate dinner)
Would you like to join me for dinner? I do not like to see you lose weight
because of working.
SM: (Hesitates) Ammm
Dir. Sun: Not to worry, I do not bite.
SM: (Laughing) Sure I need to eat dinner too.
*********
At the restaurant
When SM and Dir. Sun are being seated, Josie is sitting
at the other side of the restaurant and she spotted them right away, but did
not approach them. SM excuses herself to the ladies room after the order was
taken. Josie follows SM.
Josie: (Entering the ladies room) SM, what a surprise to
see you here with Dir. Sun. First is Dir. Yin at MBS when you are in Korea. Now
in London, is Dir. Sun. You sure do know how to play your little tricks to
reach the top.
SM: I am not sure what you are talking about.
(Sarcastically) And you, if you also do not know what you are talking about,
then do not bother talking. It is a waste of bucketful of saliva.
Josie: Playing Miss Innocent. Unlike you, I work hard to
achieve my position and not flirt with the upper management.
SM: Josie, you better watch your language.
She walks out the door and goes back to the table.
SM: (Seeing Dir. Sun has not touched his meal) Dir. Sun,
you do not have to wait for me to eat.
Dir. Sun: It is always polite to wait for the lady to
come back before starting. (Look at SM face) You look unhappy. Did something
happen?
SM: (Changes her facial expression) No nothing I am
alright. Err.. Let’s eat. I am starving.
(After finishing their main course)
Dir. Sun: Are you full? Want to order dessert.
SM: I will pass. Thanks.
Dir. Sun: I will take you home. I can not bear to see you
taking the bus home at this hour.
SM: (Hesitantly answers after thinking about Josie's
remarks in the restroom before) Err, I do not think it is such a good idea
Dir. Sun: (Cuts in before SM finishes her sentence)
Sending a young lady home in the middle of the night is not a good idea? If
anything ever happens to you, what should I answer to your family? Please, I
insist. Besides, it’s my fault that you have to go home this late. If it’s not
because of my invitation, you would have been home now. So please, I insist.
SM hesitantly agrees.
Parking lot of SM’s apartment
SM: Thank you for dinner and the ride home. I will see
you tomorrow. Bye
Dir. Sun: No, thank you for keeping me company. Maybe we
can go out another time
SM: (Smiles) Bye
Dir. Sun: Bye (Follows SM's shadow lost in the dark and
smiles quietly)
*********
At the Station
SY: SM, we are in trouble. It has been almost two and
half weeks. The research is not finished with unexpected projects being given
simultaneously! I can not stay up another night or my eye bag will be getting
darker and darker!
Josie: (Sarcastically) Even with enough sleep, your eye
circle is dark.
SY: (Worries) Does anyone have a mirror?
SM: Ignore her, SY. Usually what comes out of Josie's
mouth is sarcasm. Come over here and look at what I have just found on this
internet site. (Pointing to the monitor) It has so many details about the
history, culture, and attraction for France. This would be enough to complete
our research (Interruption from yahoo message pop up).
XZ: Sweet heart, I miss you terribly. How are you doing?
SM stares at the monitor. “How can I forget to log off YM
at work?” her heart chimes. It is usually the first thing she does when logging
on at work with her laptop. SM quickly clicks on the web window to cover the
message window, but SY already saw the pop up message from Dir. Yin. SY excuses
herself to the lounge for something to drink allowing them to talk for a few
minutes. SM continues her chat with XZ on messenger.
SM: Why are you still up at this late hour? Thought you
will be in bed at this hour.
XZ: So you were not expecting me to be on line. Then why
did you log on to yahoo messenger or you are waiting for someone else?
SM: What How
XZ: Sweet heart what are you trying to say. Gosh I wish I
can see your speechless face (teasing her).
SM: Ok, I will chat with you for few more minutes. It is
getting late and you need your rest. Senior, have you thought about where you
want to go on your next trip?
XZ: Trip? Do you mean our honeymoon?
SM: Ummm, yes. Have you thought about it?
XZ: Well, yes. But I do not know where my lovely wife
wants to go.
SM thought about the daydream she had two weeks ago. She
smiles admiringly at the YM screen and quickly ducks behind her screen hoping
no one saw her.
SM: (Smiling cheekily) Lets play a game here. I will let
you guess which city.
XZ: You already thought about a romantic place. I thought
so! But, SM! Do you know how many cities there are in this world? Can you at
least give me a hint?
SM: Ok, is a city where we have not been before.
XZ: London't is off the list. Anymore hints?
SM: Nope
XZ: That only narrows one city!
SM: Well, this is the chance to prove if we have
telepathy. I gotta go. SY is back. Will talk to you later. Good night. Dream
about me in your dreams (smiling).
XZ: I have been doing that since you returned to London.
Muah Bye! good luck.
SM: (Smiling sweetly) Bye. (Quickly closes the messenger
window)
SY: (Sitting besides SM) What site did you find?
SM: Take a look. Look at the foods.
SY: Hmm..(Suddenly remembers) Hey, have you eaten
breakfast?
SM: (Chuckles) I have just shown you the food images and
now you are thinking about meals again! And No, I have not eaten my breakfast.
SY: What? That is the most important meal of the day.
(Gets up and pulls SM off her chair) Come on, we are going to finish this after
you eat something.
SM: You just ate small snack. I can wait another 30
minutes for lunch.
SY: Like you said is snack. And have you heard of brunch?
SM: Gosh! What kind of stomach do you have?
Flexi-stomach?! (Laughs)
As they walk out of the team room, they see Dir. Sun
coming towards them.
SY and SM: Hi, Dir. Sun.
Dir. Sun: SY and SM good afternoon. I came to inform you,
we will be flying to France tomorrow morning. Meet me at the station by 8 a.m.
to leave for the airport. Today, you may leave when your work is finished.
SY and SM: (Looking at each other surprisingly, and then
back to Dir. Sun) Thank you.
SY: SM, hurry up and eat something so we can finish our
work early then go shopping.
They head off to the lounge to buy their lunch and ate at their desk. Around 4 P.M. SY finished her work.
SY: SM are you ready?
SM: I am not done. You can go to the mall first and I
will meet up with you.
SY: That will be fine. I will wait for you at Debenham.
Ok? (SM nods and SY leaves the office).
Around 6, Dir. Sun passes by SM team office and saw her
still working.
Dir. Sun: SM, why are you still here? Everyone has left?
SM: I need to finish this before I can leave.
Dir. Sun: Are you finished?
SM: Yes, finished.
Dir. Sun: How about we go out for dinner and take you
home afterwards?
SM: Umm.. Sorry, Dir. Sun. I have made plans with SY.
Dir. Sun: (A little frustrated) Oh, Ok then I will see
you tomorrow. Bye
In Front of the building, SM is waiting for a taxi and
Dir. Sun drives up to her.
Dir. Sun: SM, I will give you a ride.
SM: It’s ok Dir. Sun.
Dir. Sun: It is hard to get a taxi at this hour.
SM: (Hesitates at first, but worried that SY had been
waiting for her for a long time, she gets into the car) Thank you. If it's not
because SY had been waiting for me long, I would take the taxi. But thanks
again, Dir. Sun.
Josie and Joe are exiting the building and sees SM
getting into Dir. Sun’s car.
Josie: I see they are going out again. No wonder she gets
the France promo project.
Joe: What does that supposed to mean? Do I sense jealousy
from someone?
Josie: (Smacks Joe’s stomach)
Joe: Ouch! Okay. Sorry. (Pulling Josie’s wrist)
Josie: Where are you taking me?
Joe: To get a taxi. (Halting a taxi) Miss Josie, would
you like me to take you home? (Opening the door for her) So that you won't be
jealous that nobody is taking you home! (Chuckles)
Josie: (Smacks Joe’s stomach again)
*********
In Front of the mall
SM meets up with SY at the mall's cafeteria and sees her
with couple of bags. They decided to have dinner at the mall and head on home
to pack. After going home, SM packs Happy daily supplies in a bag and brings
her to Joe's place to watch over her when SM is at France. She kisses Happy on
the head and tells her to be a good girl. By the time SM got home it is almost
midnight. She quickly packs her luggage and checks it twice to make sure she
did not forget anything. After packing, she called XZ, but the call went to his
voice mail.
SM: Senior, I miss you. I wish you are with me. Bye.
(hangs up the phone)
The next morning SM wakes up late and realizes she left a
file on her desk that she needs to bring it with her to the trip. She rushes
back to the office and realized that it’s only 7:30. She put the file in her
computer bag and takes out her cell phone to text message XZ.
SM: (Text message asking “Have you thought about which
city?” then send the message)
SM’s office phone rings.
SM: (Putting her cell on the desk and picks up the
phone.) This is SM.
SY: SM, we are leaving. Hurry up and come down.
SM: Ok. (Takes her luggage and computer bag)
When SM is dashing out the door, she bumps into Josie.
SM: Josie, excuse me. Good morning. I got to go. Bye
*********
In Front of the building
SM: Good morning, Dir. Sun and SY
As SM is putting her luggage in the car, she notices her
cell phone is not in her pocket. She then remembers that she had left it on her
desk. She goes upstairs to get her phone. SM’s cell phone rings.
Josie: (Looking at the caller id and picks up SM’s cell)
Good evening, Dir. Yin.
XZ: Hi, (realizing it’s an unfamiliar voice). This is
Josie: Dir. Yin. You do not recognize me. This is Josie.
XZ: (Confused) Oh, Josie. How are you?
Josie: I am doing fine. Thank you. You must be looking
for SM. She must have left her phone on her desk when she rushed out the office
with her luggage.
XZ: (Thinking Luggage) Where is she going? She did not
tell me she is traveling.
Josie: (Smiles evilly) Oh, Dir. Sun and SM are going to
France. (Pretends to be shocked) She did not tell you? But I did not know what
the trip is for. I saw them having dinner one time and yesterday he took her
home. Maybe they were discussing about the trip. Maybe they have a project
there. But as I said, I am not so sure what the trip is for. I just guessed
(Smirking)
XZ: (Face expression changed with jealousy) Thank you
Josie. If SM calls, tell her I called. Thanks (hangs up)
XZ
stares out the window while holding a glass of red wine waiting for SM’s phone
call. He decides to pick up the phone and dial her number. Then he quickly ended
the call because he does not want to bother her working. Instead, he calls up
XD.
XD: (Reaching for his cell on the night table. Thinking it must be XZ calling
at this hour.) Hello
XZ: Did I wake you?
XD: Is 2 in the morning, why are you still up?
YX: (Sleepy voice) Who is calling at this hour.
XD: (To XZ) Hold on. YX, is XZ. I think he is unable to sleep.
YX: Ok
XD: (Going to the living room) I hope you are planning to buy me coffee so I
will not doze off at work.
XZ: Ok. That is not a problem.
*********
Paris
SM, SY, and Dir. Sun check into the hotel.
SM and SY in their room. SY goes over to the window.
SY: SM, our room faces the Eiffel Tower and Seine River. I wonder if the night
view will be the same as the picture in the book?
SM smiles to SY. SY walks off to unpack and SM stares out the window thinking
of XZ.
SY: SM, SM. What is on your mind?
SM: (startle) Oh, nothing.
SY: Hurry and unpack then we can go to lunch.
SM: Alright. By the way, I can hear your stomach growling over here. (Giving
her a smirk)
In Front of the hotel
SY: Dir. Sun, what would you like to for lunch?
Dir. Sun: Anything will be fine. (Looking at SM) SM, any suggestions.
SM: Anything is fine with me too.
SY: (Pulling SM’s arm) Then lets stroll down the streets and see what sort of
restaurant is around this area. Dir. Sun is that ok?
Dir. Sun: Is fine.
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After walking couple of blocks.
Dir. Sun: How about this restaurant?
SY: Lets go inside.
After they order their food, SM excuses herself to the restroom.
SY: SM, wait for me. I need to my hands before I eat. (Wraps her arm around
SM’s arm and heads toward the restroom)
SM: You sure have good hygiene.
In the restroom, SM takes out her cell phone and SMS XZ. Telling XZ she is at
Paris and will call him later. XZ receives the message in the middle of the
meeting. Everyone sees his face brighten up with a smile and XD knows it must
be a message from SM. Only SM can bring out such a smile.
SY: Oh my, let me guess, you are SMS Dir. Yin. You love birds cannot even bear
not to talk to each other for one day.
SM: (Giving her a shy smile)
Heading back to the table
SY: (Sees the food on the table) I am glad the foods are served. I am so hungry
I can eat a horse. SM, want some of my chicken pasta?
SM: Sure. Want some salmon?
Dir Sun sits there watching the two girls swapping foods and decides to join in
with them.
Dir. Sun: Hey, are you leaving someone out here?
The two looks at each other and starts to giggle. SY slides his plate over. SM
and SY both gave a portion of their food to him.
SY: (talking to Dir. Sun) You cannot leave without finishing the foods on your
plate.
Dir. Sun: But are you two supposed to take some food off my plate?
Both girls shook their heads.
Dir. Sun finally finishes the food and put down his fork.
Dir. Sun: Next time if I decide to join in sharing foods. Please, one of you
hit me. Tonight properly I will skip dinner. (Patting his stomach)
They burst out laughing.
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After a long walk at the park to help digest their big lunch, they go back to
the hotel to freshen up for dinner. Dir. Sun was still full from dinner and
decides to skip dinner. SM and SY order foods to bring back to the hotel to
eat. After dinner, SM decides to visit the Eiffel Tower and SY stay back to get
some rest.
SM arrives to the Eiffel Tower restaurant and orders a piece of moose cake with
extra cream on top. The waiter brings her the piece of cake. Along with a voice
saying be careful of gaining weight from the cream. Do you want me to share it
with you? SM looks up and he asks if he can join her. She stands up and greets
him.
SM: Have a sit. I do not mind sharing the piece of cake. (Starting to cut the
piece of cake in half)
Dir. Sun: I am joking. I just wanted to keep you company. You know is not safe
for a girl to be out by herself?
SM: I will be fine. Are you sure you do not want half of the cake. It is really
delicious?
Dir. Sun: (He looks at her) You go ahead. I will order coffee.
They chatted happily. SM notice they are the only people left at the
restaurant.
SM: Dir. Sun, we better leave. It is getting late.
Dir. Sun: (He looks at his watch) Oh yes. (He really does not want to leave and
wants to spend sometime with SM.)
As SM walks down the two steps stairs, she trips and Dir. Sun rush to catch SM
before she feel to the floor. He wraps his arm around SM and deeply looks into
her eyes. SM quickly stands up and thanks him.
In front of SM’s room
SM: (Feeling awkward after how he looks into her eyes) Thank you Dir. Sun for
taking me back Good Night. (Bows)
Dir. Sun: (looking at SM feeling uncomfortable) SM. I do not have any intension
to scare you. If I did, I apologize.
SM: If you did not catch me in time, I would have fallen. And might break a
bone or twist my angle. (Giving him a smile) Good Night Dir. Sun. (Bows)
Dir. Sun: Good Night
SM opens the door to the room.
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The next couple of days they visited different tourist attraction places from
museums, historical artifacts to family theme parks. For history, they wanted
to cover Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris in the early Gothic Era. They jolted
down notes, The Cathedral began construction in 1163 during the reign of Louis
VII and finished in 1285. During the Commune of 1871, the Cathedral was nearly
burned by the Communards. Starting from 1991, there was 10 year program of
general maintenance and restoration. They take many pictures of the Cathedrale.
They chose to introduce Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park where the
children will be able to meet their favorite cartoon character and the family
can enjoy great fun.
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Finally was the last night at Paris
SY: After a long day of shopping, SY and SM went back to the hotel room.
SY: (Dropping all her shopping bags to the floor) SM, I am so exhausted. These
couple of days we walked so much. We went to Aquarium Sea Life Paris,
Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park and visited a few museums.
SM: (Looking at her) You forgot the most important place.
SY: Where?
SM: La Vallee Village where we shopped today. Hey, since we are tired, lets get
some rest before dinner.
SY: No way. We are leaving tomorrow. Tonight will be last night to finish
shopping.
SM: Shop!!! It looks more like you will be bringing Paris back to London.
SY: (Taking a pillow and throw it at SM) (As they continue to talk, SY slowly
dozes off and mumbles) SM, look for a fancy restaurant and spoil ourselves…..
SM: (Looking around the room) You did spoil yourself already!
Soon SY falls asleep on her bed.
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SY: (Suddenly wakes up and look at the time) SM!!! (she did not answer)
The room door opens.
SY: (Seeing SM with bags of boxes) Why you did not wake me up? You went to have
dinner with Dir. Sun without me?
SM: I try to wake you up, but you ignored me and telling me to leave you alone.
So, Dir. Sun and I decided to order to go. He will be over in couple of
minutes. Hurry and freshen up. I will set up the table for dinner (taking out
the boxes, plates, and utensils).
SY: (Yelling out the restroom door) What did you guys buy for dinner?
SM: You will find out when you eat. The foods are from three different
restaurants.
SY: Why are you being so secretive?
SM is almost done taking out the foods from the bags when someone knocks at the
door.
SM: Dir. Sun, please come in. Dinner will start when SY is ready.
SY: Coming! (Yelling and opening the door at the same time. Looking over to the
table.) Wow, the table is full of food.
SM: Yes, and you better help finish it tonight.
Dir. Sun: (Bring out a bottle of wine)
SY: And wine. Lets have a toast. (heading towards the table)
Dir. Sun: (Pouring the wine into the glass)
They raise their glasses.
Dir. Sun: To our cooperation and able to spend time with each other. (Looking
at SM).
SY: And a safe trip back to London.
Arriving
back at the station
Joe: SY and SM welcome back. (Giving them a hug) How was France?
SY: I cannot wait to go back to France to shop and eat. I enjoyed eating the French
pastry. From our room, we are able to see the Eiffel Tower and Seine River. At
night, the Eiffel Tower has the beautifulness view at night. How I wish I could
spend a couple more days at France. Dir. Sun enters into the office
Dir. Sun: SY, I hate to interrupt you, if I do not, you will not continue on
until lunch time.
(Everyone giggles)
Dir. Sun: (looks at his watch) Do not forget about the meeting in 15 minutes.
(heads out of the room)
SM: Joe, how is happy? I miss her very much.
Joe:
She The first two nights, she kept on scratching the door to go outside and
then whines afterwards. She will be happy to see you.
SM: (sah) Poor Happy.
Joe: Poor Happy? I was the one who did not get any sleep.
SM: Ok, (giving him a sheepish eye) Are you free tonight?
Joe: Yes.
SM: Then I will treat you out for dinner and then pick up Happy.
SY: Hey guys, time for the meeting.
*****
In the meeting room
Dir. Sun: (looking around the room to see if everyone is present) Next month,
the morning show program will contain a short segment recommend places to visit
for the weekend. The second week is our team to broadcast this segment. Josie,
Joe, and SM, three of you will be working together.
Joe: (bursting out) Are you serious? (With a surprising look) With two
beautiful ladies, I am so lucky.
Josie: (Giving him a glare) When will we do the recording?
Dir.
Sun: (Clearing his throat) The recording will be the following day at three.
(Hand them the files). The information is in the file, we will meet at three to
discuss any questions.
After the meeting Joe suggest to Josie and SM to have lunch at the deli
downstairs.
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Joe and SM decide to have dinner at SM aunt restaurant before picking up Happy
from Joe place. When they arrive to the restaurant it is packed; so SM helps
her aunt while Joe waits for a table. After an hour wait, they finally sits
down.
Joe: (Rubbing his tummy) I am starving!!!!!
Auntie: What would both of you like to eat?
SM: How about seafood pancake?
Joe: Sounds good. Hmm (looking at the menu) marinated pork and beef. Think that
is enough. Thank you.
(Auntie walks away)
Joe: (Looking around) This is a nice restaurant.
SM: Yes, it is. A few years ago, when I came to London't to study. I helped out
my aunt (suddenly a sweet smile appears on her face) (thinking she was talking
to her aunt at the counter, as she turned her head to seat the customer who was
entering the door, who was XZ and they smile at each other.)
Joe: SM, SM. What are you thinking?
SM: Nothing important.
Joe: How am I going to believe that when you have the sweet smile on your face.
Hmm. I may believe you are thinking about your fiancee
SM face blushes. The foods arrive.
Joe: The foods taste delicious.
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After dinner SM goes to pick up Happy from Joe place. When Joe opens the door
Happy was lying in her cot. Happy slowly lifts her head when the door opens and
sees SM. She quickly jumps to her feet and runs to SM wagging her tail. SM
kneels down and lifts her up hugging her tightly.
SM: (Looking at Joe) Thanks for watching Happy. Hope she did not give you much
of a trouble.
Joe: She is a very well trained. Only thing was every night I am home from work
she will look at the door hoping to see you. Look how happy she is now.
SM: Have a good night bye
Joe: Good night bye.
***************
Since the previous night SM slept early she woke up around 5 in the morning.
She gets up to freshens up and log on to the computer. She sees XZ still log
onto yahoo messenger which means he is still at work. She picks up her phone
and gives him a call.
XZ: Hi sweetie.
SM: Hi Xiang Ze. How are you doing?
XZ stretches his arm from sitting in the office since dinner.
XZ: I am still at the office finishing up some paper work.
He glances at the clock and notice it is early morning in London.
SM: Xiang Ze. Things can wait until tomorrow.
XZ did not want to tell her he has been working late this week so he will be
able to fly to London't for a week to be with his sweetie.
XZ: Yes, honey. I will do as you say. (packing his briefcase) What are you
doing up this early?
SM: I slept early last night. After picking up Happy from Joe place last
tonight. I am so happy to see her. I miss her so much.
XZ: What? How can you miss Happy more then me? You see her more then me?
SM: Are you jealous?
XZ: Why will I be.
SM: Of course I miss you. Want to see you everyday, but (her voice fads).
XZ: (he can image SM face blushing) Are you still there?
SM: I am. Xiang Ze, drive home safely.
XZ: I miss you SM. Talk to you later. Love you.
SM feels so sweet after talking to Xiang Ze. She cooks herself breakfast and
wish he is here to be with her eating together.
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At the office
Josie: (Standing at the doorway of the team office) Joe. Joe. (No one answered)
She is thinking where can he be. The entire crew is waiting for him in front of
the building.
Joe: (Rushes up to Josie and taps on her shoulder)
Josie: Ahhh! (turns her head) Do not ever sneak up behind me like that.
Joe: I can hear you calling me down the hall.
Josie: I was looking for you. The crew is waiting for you. Come on lets go.
(pulling his arm).
Joe: Hold on. Let me get my cell phone.
Josie: Ok. Hurry up.
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Filming Location
Joe: (Wrapping his coat tighter around him) It is so cold.
Josie walks around to keep warm and trips on the equipment cable. SM quickly
grab
Josie arm. SM looses balance and falls to the ground. Josie lands on SM.