Love heals scars love left .....

"Chaewon?" called out Olivia.

"Olivia, right?"

"How do you like our place?" Olivia sat beside Chaewon.

"I really liked where it is located. It is a very remote area but the surrounding is great."

Olivia gave her the camera that she gave to Henry before she left for South Korea, "My brother took pictures where land, sea, and sky meet and blend seamlessly to form a postcard-perfect backdrop for the daughter of our mother's boss, I believe that's you."

Chaewon took time to check the pictures, "They're pretty, thank you."

"I used to ask Kuya (older brother), Henry if you're pretty."

"What did he say?"

"He said you looked like any other Korean girls I see on the television."

"I'm not pretty enough for him then."

"I thought otherwise, you really do look pretty and I even asked him when I can meet you."

"What did he say?"

"He told me that you always thought about visiting our place, maybe if your parents will allow you then I can meet you. Now I'm able to meet you but he's not here."

"I'm sorry if I took him away from you for the last two years."

"Can you tell me about where you live in South Korea?"

"South Korea is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, and sharing a land border with North Korea. Liberated from Japan in 1945 at the end of World War II, South Korea was invaded by communist forces in North Korea a few years later. It faces North Korea across a demilitarized zone 2.5 miles wide that was established by the terms of the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War. It built innovative, high-capacity screening facilities and worked closely with the private sector to ensure an adequate supply of tests from the onset of the pandemic. If you travel there, you need to get fully vaccinated before travel. The Korean Peninsula offers a dazzling range of experiences, beautiful landscapes, and 5000 years of culture and history."

"You really do sound independent, I think that's the reason why Kuya (older brother), Henry likes you."

"Huh?" Chaewon's startled reply.

"From the way, he talked about you, it was pretty obvious that he liked you."

"He is my first best friend and probably my last oppa (older brother)."

"I'm not talking about that kind of like."

"Are there different kinds of like?"

"You're too young for me to talk to you about this, maybe after 3 years we can talk about it again."

"I don't know about the likes that you're talking about but one thing is for sure Henry will no longer be my school companion."

"Have you chosen your next school companion?"

"My parents interviewed a few candidates right after we arrived from South Korea but I don't know if they've selected a scholar already."

"Kuya (older brother) Henry will come back sooner or later, he may not be able to visit you right away but the world we live in is small and I'm sure there will come a time when your paths will cross once again."

"Is Ms. Amor going back to work in our company?"

"I don't know but I heard she already refused the offer since Kuya (older brother), Henry is not around yet."

"Can you be my eonni (older sister)?"

"What?"

"Eonni an older sister."

"Hahaha, Chaewon I already have a lot of younger siblings. I don't think I can take care of another younger sibling."

"I can be an eonni (older sister) for them also, I'll ask my father to transfer me to a school near here so that we can go to the same school and I'll help you look after your other younger siblings."

"Chaewon, please don't get me wrong. I have nothing against you but what you want seems not possible, we can call each other all the time if you like so that you won't feel lonely."

"I'm going to tell father about it," and Chaewon ran off to the seashore where Do Yun and Amor are seated.

"Chaewon, wait!!!!!" Olivia ran after Chaewon also.

"Abeoji (father)! Abeoji (father)!! Abeoji (father)!!!"

"Chaewon?!" Do Yun called out her name from where he is seated.

The startled Amor looked in the direction from where the voice was coming from, "Chaewon? Olivia?!"

"Abeoji, Ollibiaga je haggyo dongbanjagadoegileul balabnida (Father, I want Olivia to be my school companion)."

"Chaewon ssi, ige da mwoyeyo (Chaewon, what is this all about again)?"

"Ms. Amor, can Olivia go to the same school with me?"

"Oh..... young master Chaewon thank you for thinking about Olivia but....."

Chaewon bowed at about 45 degrees with her head lowered, "Please Ms. Amor."

Seeing Chaewon bowing in front of her she comforted her, "Uhm..... young master Chaewon please don't do....."

"Ms. Amor I will not stop bowing until you say you will renew your contract and come back with Olivia," cried Chaewon.

Looking at Chaewon, Amor is reminded of Emma and her heart hurts to see her cry, "Ah..... don't cry young master Chaewon I..... I will renew my contract for you."

"Abeoji, Ms. Amorneun imi dong-uihaessseubnida (Father, Ms. Amor agreed already)."

"Chaewon ssi, eomeoni kkedo igeos-e daehae yaegihaeyahandaneun geo al janh-ayo (Chaewon, you know we need to talk to your mother about this also)."

"I'm sorry about this Amor, we will deal with Chaewon. We will respect your decision but if ever you do decide to come back to work I will assign someone to look for Henry if that is what you are worried about. As for Olivia, again we will still respect your decision but please know that you and your family are always welcome to be part of our family as well."

"Oh..... thank you, Mr. Kim. I have not thought about going back to work right away, to be honest with you but yes I will consider your offer and talk to my mother about this especially regarding Olivia."

"Chaewon a, achim iljjig nagayahani jigeum-eun neuj-eoss eo (Chaewon, it's getting late get inside the room now since we'll have to leave early in the morning)."

"Ne, abeoji. (Yes, father). Good night Ms. Amor, goodbye eonni (older sister)."

"Uhm..... good night young master Chaewon goodbye and thank you, Mr. Kim."

"Good night Mr. Kim and goodbye Chaewon."

"Good night Olivia and Amor I asked Jack to bring you home so you don't need to come back here tomorrow when we leave."

"Ah..... thank you Mr. Kim we'll take our leave now."

Trying hard to pretend that he is going to be fine when inside he also wants to bow at about 45 degrees with his head lowered just to ask her to come back with him.