Continuation...
Jihoo
pondered, “this is not right… she’s an adult and have the right to choose who
and what she needs in her life… and most of all, she has the right to be happy”.
Jihoo
said, “Monae, I know an unsolicited
advice is unwarranted because only you know what’s best for you. If I may share my philosophy in life, I
believe that in order for a person to be happy is to follow his heart whether
it’s for a professional or personal choice -- I may not be successful
in the end but knowing that I gave my best and it was my decision that's enough for me. I trust that you know what’s in your heart!”
"So, do you have any plans tomorrow?" Jihoo asked.
"Mmm???" Monae said with a confused look. "Let’s do something fun -- would
you like to go sailing?" Jihoo said. "Sailing???"
Monae asked to confirm. "Do you have a habit
of repeating every question asked of you?" Jihoo
sarcastically asked. "Sorry, I didn’t
think you know how to have fun!" Monae bantered. "Did you just call me boring?" Jihoo bantered back. Monae just gave Jihoo an innocent look and started
running away from him. It appears both were not bothered by Monae’s situation as they’re back to like being kids
again.
That evening, while Jihoo was preparing
the materials they need for their sailing adventure he remembered Monae’s statement so he decided to forewarn her. On his cel phone, he said “Monae, I would hate for you to get bored tomorrow so plan
to bring a book or ipod, just in case - arasso?” “Is this about what I said earlier… mianhe! De, I’ll bring some
materials to keep me busy!" Monae replied.
The following morning on the yacht while
Jihoo was preparing to sail, Monae settled her ipod and book out on the table next to a small made-up table with a nicely-designed cake settled on top. "Omo, you brought a cake?" Monae curiously asked.
“Yes, for dessert… our dessert after lunch as I know how much you liked your birthday cake.” Jihoo replied. "Ahhhh, komawo!" Monae shyly said.
Once in a while, Monae couldn’t help but
glimpse at Jihoo. She looked with astonishment at him: how comfortable he makes her feel, how he treats her and the special attention he gives her.
After a while, Jihoo settled at one end of the
yacht preparing a fishing rod while Monae watched him intently. “Should the statement be who’s in my heart as
opposed to what’s in my heart?!" Monae pondered.
to be continued...
Original story conceptualized by Mhel
Part 7 conceptualized and written by YoonJiJoong
