CHAPTER 5: DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS

It was 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Yoon Chaya was preparing to leave for Dr. Lim Ji's double celebrations, her birthday and their wedding anniversary as well. The doctor needed some helping hands for her party tonight.

Actually, it was her day off every Sunday and its okay with her to have extra income. Carl is busy too for his project's deadline.

She was wearing black slacks and white long sleeve. She just finished her thing and waiting for her best friend to pick her up. Carl was ready to go when they heard a car horn sounds. They went outside together. It was Tung Kim's car in front of their apartment.

"Hello Aunt Kim." He greeted his godmother with his signature smile. Carl is a cheerful kid who always has the gesture of being friendly.

"Hi Carl! How's life going on? Are you doing excellent in school?" Tung Kim asked.

"Of course, Aunt Kim I always do well in school." He replied.

"Okay that's great and you can join us in the car. We can drop you to the library," she offered.

Chaya was sitting in front seat. Carl was at the back. A few minutes, they reached the EU Library 2. Not long, he got out from the backseat, kissed his mother cheek then they waved goodbye.

They reached Dr. Lim Ji's place about 45 minutes. They parked the car outside the gate. They walked towards the gate. They proceed to the garden. The house is big and simple but a very spacious garden. The garden decorations are so magnificent and beyond expectations.

Everybody was slaving to work already. The party will start at five in the afternoon so it will be a very busy day. Chaya did not waste any time to help others. She knew some people of Dr. Lim Ji so it was not her first time doing this kind of job. Tung Kim will also unavailable too. She has some obligation attending the doctor's other things needed.

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As soon as the party starts at 5pm, visitors started showing up one to many. Chaya was in charge of the food area tonight. She stayed at the end of the buffet table monitoring the flow of the foods for the guests. She checked the food trays one by one, if there was still enough for them.

One of the guests was there is Lee Moven. He could not say no to the doctor this time because it's a double occasion to celebrate. Aside from that, Dr. Lim Ji is a friend and their personal doctor for so many years now. She knew that he was not fond of going to a party like this.

Tonight, for Lee Moven is very different. He saw Chaya earlier as soon as he arrived at the party. He could not help watching Chaya around all the time. He may be talking to somebody but still glance at her. She was wearing simple attire but it was refreshing to look in his eyes.

Her simple beauty, her tender white skin and beautiful eyes captured him. It has been long ago the last time he saw her on that day. Three times in one day, that caught his attention.

After a long while, it was time for tossing wines for the celebrant's couple. Chaya was carrying a tray in her hands and serving wines to everybody. She was helping the server to distribute to the guests.

A middle age man who was a little drunk as she passed by get a glass of wine from her and offered to drink.

"No, sir thank you" she refused.

However, the middle age man insists. Therefore, to cause no trouble at the party she drank it and left. She walks around and serves other guests. Not only one did she encounter drunken guest, she drinks the second glass. She felt that she could not do it anymore. Two glasses of wine were too much. She cannot tolerate at all if there is more.

Lee Moven saw everything. Here comes the third glass offered to Chaya again and that old man was his uncle. He walks towards her and grabs the wine from her hand.

"It's okay I got this. You can go." He drank it and whispered to the old man. Then call Asst. Tan to send his uncle to his driver.

Chaya was relieved. She laid eyes on the man. She was uncertainty thinking that man seems familiar. Then she thanked him and disappeared.

She saw Kim at the buffet table. "Oh Bes! You could not refuse, aren't you?" She said as comforting her.

"Yeah, I think I'm a little bit tipsy." Yoon Chaya answered.

"Okay, you go over to the gazebo and rest for a while. I will get back to you when the party is over. Not many guests were around this time." Kim suggested.

The gazebo of Dr. Lim Ji is a hard top gazebo that boasts design and comes with a durable rustproof aluminum frame. It was not too large build. It has dimmed light and a simple place to rest. There is a set of furniture inside. A couch come with a cushion, Chaya sat there, lean back for a moment, and closes her eyes. She had fallen asleep after drinking two glasses of wine at the party.

Lee Moven followed her to the gazebo. He saw her, resting on the couch. He knew that she was groggy a little after she drank the wine earlier. He sat on the center table in front of her. He gently touches her face. He was looking at her longer. He saw her mouth open a little then he suddenly kissed her lips slightly afraid he gets caught.

Chaya was in deep sleep not knowing about the things happening. She thought that she was dreaming that someone was kissing her.

Tung Kim was waking her up. She slowly opened her eyes and saw her best friend. She felt that it was real.

No more guests found at the garden as they left the gazebo. Some servants were still cleaning the area. Kim was holding an envelope that her name written on it. It was her paycheck for the event.

They went outside the house. Stepping inside to Kim's car. She still feels drunk as a skunk. It was tiring night, she told herself she would not drink any more alcohol. Learn to refuse in a good way.

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Meanwhile, Lee Moven was still outside the gate. His car has not left yet. He waited for Chaya. He saw her came from the house with a friend. He was delightful to see her and a little smile on his face. He must be crazy. He kissed a woman not even his girlfriend.

Asst. Tan Joe watched Mr. Lee Moven from the rearview mirror. First time he saw him smiling while looking at the woman came out from the party.

His boss was not like this even to his dead wife or any other women. He knew that the marriage of his boss arranged of both families. Therefore, this was really first.

Maybe he really likes that woman wearing white long sleeve. He saw him grabbed the wine and drank it for himself at the party.