Chapter 5: The "Accidental" Kiss

Hae Rae: Dude, have you seen the papers lately?

Jiwook: About what?

Hae Rae: About the news on a quest for $20,000,000,000 each! How much do you need to give JCB company to let go of your company?

Jiwook: About $10,000,000,000? Still negotiating on this.

Hae Rae: Perfect then! Why don't you participate in this and get the $20,000,000,000 for yourself and settle JCB?

Jiwook: It is impossible! I have so much work to do and you are asking me to join this?

Hae Rae: Take leave, won't you? Go like a vacation to this place. Look, it is so cool!

Jiwook: I don't understand why are you so into me going for this quest when you have already given me the solution to save my company?

Hae Rae: Isn't this an easy way to solve the problem? Just settle Bella the money you promised her and go for this. Less problem for everyone.

Jiwook looked at Hae Rae in shock and hit him with the rolled-up newspaper in his hand. Jiwook knows that he couldn't do that to Bella plus she already knows too much about him. What if she gets mad at Jiwook and spreads the news about him and his personal information? Jiwook has to be careful not to trigger any problems until his dad approved everything and cancels the wedding with Melinda.

Hae Rae: Are you into Bella or something?

Jiwook: What! No!

Hae Rae: Don't have to hide anything from me, dude! I know!

Jiwook: I am not! I just don't agree with you because it is not ethical and she may think I am just a jerk for doing that to her.

Hae Rae: Who cares what she thinks of you. Who is she to you?

Jiwook: You have to play the game the right way. You can't let go of one thing for another?

Hae Rae: Look here, if you want to play this game your way, let's just do this then! Take her with you. You don't have to pay her if she gets the money from this quest.

Jiwook looked at Hae Rae and thought that his idea was good but will Bella agree to go on this quest? Jiwook sat on the sofa beside Hae Rae and started flipping TV channels as he thought hard whether to ask Bella or not.

Hae Rae: Quit thinking so hard! Just ask her, if she doesn't want, it is her loss. You can still go.

Jiwook: I will think about it!

Jiwook knew that he wanted to ask Bella on this quest but just did not know the right way to do it. He was afraid Bella might know Hae Rae's plan on this and would be upset with him for being unprofessional with her. Jiwook warned Hae Rae not to mention anything on this as Jiwook would murder Hae Rae alive if he does.

The next day, Jiwook met Bella at the same coffee shop to tell her about the quest. At first, she did not seem to be much interested in it but Jiwook managed to convince her that she would get the money to start her own business. Bella agreed to this and she told him that she was doing this because of the money and not because of him. Jiwook nodded with a smile and told her that they would be leaving next week for the quest.

Jiwook: By the way, my dad is hosting a dinner party tomorrow night. He wants you to come over too.

Bella: Sure, I will. Must I wear formal or semi-formal?

Jiwook: How about something that you feel comfortable in?

Bella: Okay then. I will wait for you to pick me up then?

Jiwook: Yes, around 7 pm? Is that okay for you?

Bella nodded with a smile and took her bag from the chair to leave. Jiwook paid for their drinks and headed out with Bella. As Bella was walking out of the restaurant, Jiwook pulled her and kissed her lips. It is was a 10-second kiss and Bella was confused at this.

Bella: What are you doing?

Jiwook: Isn't that your friend, Dianne, over there?

Jiwook pointed at the car park and Bella turned her head to see. Bella rolled her eyes and looked back to Jiwook.

Bella: She is not...

Bella sighed hard and Jiwook smirked a little at this as he knew that it wasn't Dianne but just a stranger. He just wanted to kiss Bella at that moment.

Jiwook: Sorry, I thought it was her. I did not mean to. I just wanted to play along like that day.

Bella: It is fine. Let's go now, shall we?

Jiwook nodded and walked out of the café. Bella entered the car and waited for Jiwook to start the engine.

Bella: You did that on purpose didn't you?

Jiwook: What?

Bella: The kiss?

Jiwook: Ah, anyo! I really thought it was your friend just now. I am sorry if you feel uncomfortable.

Bella: It is fine. It doesn't matter.

Jiwook: I am sure you have done this before? The kiss?

Bella: Frankly saying, I don't give any chance for guys whom I give my service to kiss me.

Jiwook: Oh, that is surprising! Good to hear!

Bella: Why is that so?

Jiwook: Nothing, just!

Jiwook smiled in small as he drove his car to Bella's house. He was relieved that Bella had this rule for her service. He did not mind that Bella was doing this for guys and he would fully support her if she needed any tips or help in this.

Bella: Okay then! Thanks for the drinks and the lift. I will see you tomorrow at 7 pm?

Jiwook: Yes, and I am sorry for what I did just now. I did not mean it.

Bella: I told you to forget it, didn't I? Just go back and relax.

Jiwook smiled and nodded his head. He waved her goodbye and drove to his place. Bella walked into the house and locked the door. She now had to search for a nice outfit for her chubby body for tomorrow night. She wanted to look pleasant in front of Jiwook's dad for the dinner party the next day.