chapter 9

When I woke up, the time was 4: 30 pm in the afternoon and Dano had gone out so I'm home alone. I picked up my phone and started making researches on essay written on subrogate rights. I have to say it's an interesting essay topic.

My phone went on and it was Kang Dan. I didn't want to answer it. Dano cane in exactly when the phone started ringing, age saw me ignore the call.

Unnie, pick up the call.

No Dano, I don't want to.

Why not.

He's a center of distraction.

Why do you care if he distracts you.

What do you mean.

I mean, you like him Victory, you're in love with him.

What?

Yes, you're in love with him. Just let him into your heart. Unnie, let him him fill the void in your heart for you. But you'll have to find a way to stop being distracted by him.

But…

But what.

But…

No buts okay. Then he called back.

Pick up unnie.

No I won't.

Then I will. She picks up the phone.

Don't you dare… she didn't let me finish and she picked the call and handed the phone over to me.

Go on talk to him. I put the phone on speaker so she could hear our conversation.

Hi princess.

Kang Dan why do you always call me princess I mean, am not your princess.

But you are my princess and one day am gonna make you my queen.

But I still don't get it, when did I become your princess not to talk of wanting to become your queen.

Since the day you stole my heart baby. It all started the day you stole my heart.

I couldn't help but smile when I heard those lines.

Can I know how I stole your heart Mr Kang Dan.

Shhh, it's not a matter of when you stole my heart Vic. I can't help but gaze at your beauty anytime am alone or not with you.

Are you tryna flatter me with words.

Is it working? If you think I'm flattering you then I'll take it as that.

Tsk.

I just confessed my feelings to you but if you think is flattering, is it working.

You're confessing your feelings to me without adding love to your words. Maybe the words are mere words.

Am Glad.

Glad that what.

That my words are having effects on you.

I never said that!!

Victory, he called my name in a soft tone.

Yes.

사랑해요 (I love you) and I mean it.

I lervout a loud gasp forgetting that Dano was here with me. I was so shocked to hear those words I covered my mouth with my left hand. He had taken my breath away and I was finding it hard to breath. Dano was just starring at me and used Korea sign language to tell me to calm down.

Princess, are you okay. Did I upset you?

No. Why do you think so.

Because I said I love you.

I let out a loud sigh. Kang Dan, like I Said, your words don't affect me.

But I flatter you with words.

But that doesn't mean the words affect me in any way.just give up Dan, it won't work out.

It's not one month yet so we don't know for sure.

(In a murmuring tone) I just hope you don't.

What did you say.

I said I hope you'll just give up on me.

Am not easily thrown away, I won't back down easily Victory.

Why is that? I asked in a soft voice.

Because am in love with you Victory, a long silent broke out between our conversation, my breath was taken away yet again. Kang Dan broke the silence.

Princess are you still there.

Oh, yes. Am here, sorry.

It's okay. Victory.

Yes?

Can I ask you for favour.

O okay, go ahead.

Well… could you… go on a picnic with me.

When is that.

Tomorrow when you are back from church.

Aren't you going to church tomorrow.

I am but I'll be back by 10:00 am.

Why.

Cause that's when my church closes.

Okay. See you tomorrow I guess.

Okay, bye princess, I'll call you at night.

Am looking forward to your call.

He smiles and says see ya princess. Then he hung up.

Dano eyes never left my face from the beginning of the conversation till the end. Even after the end of the call she was speechlessly staring at me.

Dano… why are you starring so much.

I'm I'm I'm starring in disbelief.

Why is that.

Can you listen to yourself Victory.

What do you mean.

I mean, listen to your conversation. She starts teasing our conversation. Are you trying to flatter me, did it work , maybe it did. Glad my words my words are having effects on you. I'm in love with you princess. Salanghaeyo, I was starring at her in disbelief as she teased our conversation.

Dano you're crazy. She smiled and squeezed my shoulder.

Can't you see? You guys are made for each other. Victory, I know am not in a position to say this but, give him a chance.

If you ask me, I'd say you both are hitting it off. Kang Dan and I went to the same high school and I've never seen him nice to any girl like you. As far as this law school is concerned you're the first girl to make him say the word, I'm in love with you.

Really? I am?

Yes, you are. I was so surprised when he called you a princess. Looks like someone's prayer is finally going to be answered.

Who's prayer is that.

Kang byeols prayer, she's Kang Dan twins sister.

I know, she's my good friend.

Woah, it's even better girl, what kind of human are you. You aren't ordinary at all.

I know am extra ordinary.

Gosh, you're so boastful Victory.

Am not! I smiled and she smiled back at me.

Kang Dan when to visit Park Kim and hang hwi in their dorm, Jang Sul went for ice cream with Byeol.

He smiled all the way to the dorm, even Park Kim wasn't surprised to see him smiling. He said, I'm not surprised to see that look on your face Dan.

Neither am I hang hwi cut in.

What do you guys mean.

You're smiling because of her right, hang hwi asked.

And what make you think it's because of her.

Cause the handwriting is on your face dude. Kim said

Yeah Dan, Kim is right.

You guys are unbelievable, you're talking about me but you're leaving Jang Sul and my sister out of the discussion, they've been going out more often lately.

What's there to talk about? Kim asked playfully.

Oh, I guess I forgot because they aren't as obvious as you and Victory hang hwi teased.

Well, if you say my own is obvious what do you call the relationship between Kim and his girlfriend ye Seul.

Hey Dan, it's different, we are in a relationship but you guys aren't and you're already kissing Infront of her dorm. I remember victory telling me you guys are just friends.

Well not anymore Kim, we are on the verge of becoming lovers or enemies. I made a deal with her.

And what's this deal Kim asked.

The deal is, I'll make her fall in love with me in one month.

No wonder! Hang hwi exclaimed.

No wonder what? Dan and Kim asked bringing their face close to his.

No wonder Kang Dan has been working up his charm lately.

Really Dan? You have?

Maybe and maybe not. I really want her to love me back.

And why is that a voice came from the door. The three turn back to find Dan's best friend an architecture student standing at the door. His name is SEO bung ju. Why do you need a black dirty girl to love you. There are many pretty girls in your law school buddy, why her.

I don't understand how does this concern you Kim glared at him.

You won't understand Kim only Dan does.

Sorry bung ju but I don't understand what you mean by only I understand. What do you mean black dirty girl, my princess ain't any of those.

Oh please buddy, spare me the pretence, I know you just want to fuck and dump her.

Bung ju, Kang Dan yelled his name in rage.

Are you shouting at me because of a black woman.

You don't get it, she's very different from all the girls I've met, she's carefree and very feisty.

I get it, she'll be a real feisty one on your bed.

What makes you think that's his intention hang hwi shit at him.

And what makes you think it isn't Bung ju fired back. Park Kim you're wiser than hang hwi right, can you tell me what type of intention you think Kang Dan has towards that black freaky girl.

Before I answer that question, Victory Jane is my friend also and I know she isn't a freaky girl, she looks so sexy yes, pretty, smart and lovely. She isn't a cheap whore. If she ever becomes a whore I swear she'd be the most expensive.

Park Kim!! Kang Dan yelled.

Sorry Dan, I was only stating the facts.

Well you went to far. You mad a bug dreamer stoop so low.

Bung ju started clapping his hands, wow bestie wow. So you've known her before you even got to know her.

What do you mean by that Kim asked.

Same, I don't understand you hang hwi asked.

How sure are you three that she'll never become a prostitute for the rest of her miserably life. The other 2 face Dan to see his reaction to the statement.

Bung ju, this time you've crossed the line Dan said in a low and dangerous voice. He wanted to hit his best friend but held himself back but he gave his a death glare.

Now Bung ju, before I lose my mind, if you have nothing good to say, get the fuck out. Use the door now.

Are you seriously sending me out because of a girl. Dan pushed him out, closed the door and went to the bathroom.

The other two looked at each other and Kim mouthed, let's give him a little more time and hang hwi nodded.