Chapter 3

Shi Hoon's home, night.

"Kang Woo… Uncle… Auntie… Se Ra… Joon Hyuk…" said Shi Hoon while flipping Mi Rae's notebook pages. "She got lots of information about Kang Woo, Uncle and Auntie. Everyone related to Kang Woo is all inside this notebook, even Kang Woo's ex-girlfriends. Is she… a stalker? I know that Kang Woo is handsome but this much details is insane. So, she is not only a spy but also a stalker. I thought I can find something about her money inside this notebook but all I see is Kang Woo this and that," said Shi Hoon.

"I wonder if Kang Woo knows her. She did not study at the same college and high school as us, maybe a random encounter?" wondered Shi Hoon. "I will just ask Kang Woo myself." Shi Hoon took his smartphone, took a picture of Mi Rae's photos from her resume and send it to Kang Woo.

K University Hospital.

"So, Dr. Kang Woo, what do you think?" asked a young doctor to a handsome doctor with glasses.

"The CT looks fine. We can send her home but just for precaution, let her stay here for one night," said Kang Woo.

"I understand," said the young doctor. Kang Woo then walked away from the young doctor.

'Brrrrrrr~' Kang Woo's phone vibrate. Kang Woo took out his smartphone from his doctor gown's pocket and look at the screen.

"Hmm? Shi Hoon send a picture to me?" while saying that Kang Woo clicked on the image and Mi Rae's picture appeared. "Huh??? Why is he sending me this?" Kang Woo wondered and suddenly his smartphone screen change and an incoming call from Shi Hoon appeared. "This is rare. He rarely calls me before," Kang Woo picked up the call.

"Shi Hoon? Why are you sending me that picture?" asked Kang Woo.

"Do you know her?" asked Shi Hoon.

"No, I don't know her. Is she someone I should know? Why are you asking me this?" asked Kang Woo.

"You really don't know her?" said Shi Hoon.

"Yes, I don't know her"

"Really?"

"Why are you asking me this?" asked Kang Woo again.

"Oh, nothing special. I'm asking out of curiosity," said Shi Hoon. "Then, do you know anyone name Kim Mi Rae?" asked Shi Hoon.

"I do know a few girls with the name Mi Rae but their last name is different and they look different than that picture too," said Kang Woo.

"…Okay thanks," said Shi Hoon and he continued, "By the way, you free tomorrow? Let's meet up. It's been a while since we hang out together."

"I have a date with Se Ra so, no, I'm not free," said Kang Woo.

"Okay then, bye," said Shi Hoon and he ended the call.

"So, he only calls me to ask about this girl? I wonder who this girl is," said Kang Woo. Kang Woo then looked at the picture again, "But… upon closer look… she seems familiar,"

Back at Shi Hoon's Home.

"So, she must be Kang Woo's fangirl. I thought she was Kang Woo's secret girlfriend or ex-girlfriend but from Kang Woo's voice, he is not lying. For a fangirl, this is too much," said Shi Hoon. Shi Hoon looked at Mi Rae's notebook, "…but …why am I not inside the notebook?" said Shi Hoon. "I am Kang Woo's best and closest friend," said Shi Hoon with a disappointed face.

'Knock knock' someone knocked at the door of Shi Hoon's room. "Shi Hoon, are you sleeping yet?" a woman's voice asked Shi Hoon.

"No, you can come in mom," said Shi Hoon. Shi Hoon's mom opened the door and entered the room. "What's wrong?" asked Shi Hoon.

"About your next blind date. I have arranged it for you. This weekend. She is the daughter of L company and here is her picture," said Shi Hoon's mom while giving Shi Hoon the girl's picture.

"Sigh, I thought I told you before that I don't want to go anymore," said Shi Hoon.

"You are already 30 and I want to have a grandchild soon," said Shi Hoon's mom stubbornly.

"Then, is Ji Min not your grandchild? If noona heard this, she will get hurt," said Shi Hoon.

"I didn't mean that. I want to hold your child too. What is wrong with all of you, younger generation marrying late," said Shi Hoon's mom. Shi Hoon looked at Mi Rae's notebook and thought of something while his mom still nagging at him. He smiled.

"There is a reason why I don't want to go to this blind date," said Shi Hoon. Shi Hoon's mom looked at him. "I'm going to keep this a secret for a while before telling you but I think I need to tell you now."

"What is it?" asked Shi Hoon's mom.

"I'm dating someone right now," said Shi Hoon confidently.

"…You are lying. How can someone like you find a girlfriend by yourself when girls scare of you," said Shi Hoon's mom disbelieve what Shi Hoon's said.

"It is true. I will introduce her to you and dad this weekend. She is a bit shy so that is why I am not telling you earlier," said Shi Hoon.

"…Really? Are you really dating a girl?" asked Shi Hoon's mom.

"Yes, I am not lying. You won't have any problem with a girl from average family or orphan, right?" asked Shi Hoon.

"She is an orphan?" asked Shi Hoon's mom.

"She is both an orphan and from average family. You… are okay with this right?" asked Shi Hoon back.

"I don't really mind about that. I'm not closed minded like those moms from dramas. As long as she is nice, polite and not a criminal or gold digger, I will be happy for you," said Shi Hoon's mom.

"Then, I am sure you will love her," said Shi Hoon. Shi Hoon's mom stared at him.

"Fine, I will believe you this time. I will cancel your blind date and make sure you introduce her to us this weekend," said Shi Hoon's mom. She was thinking something and said, "No, bring her home next week. You said she is shy so I don't want her to be too nervous when you bring her here. Let's give her time to prepare."

"Okay," Shi Hoon agreed. Shi Hoon's mom went out of Shi Hoon's room.

Shi Hoon's parents' room.

"Have you talk to him?" asked Shi Hoon's dad.

"I need to cancel the blind date," said Shi Hoon's mom.

"Cancel? Why?" asked Shi Hoon's dad.

"He said he is dating someone right now,"

"And you believe him?"

"He confidently said that and he said he will introduce her to us next week," said Shi Hoon's mom.

"I'm sure he is lying. Even if he brought a girl home, maybe she is someone he hired to be his fake girlfriend," said Shi Hoon's dad.

"I know my own son and I know he is not lying," said Shi Hoon's mom.

"Suit yourself," said Shi Hoon's dad.

"That's right. You don't mind if she is from average family and orphan, right?" asked Shi Hoon's mom.

"He said that?"

"Um," nodded Shi Hoon's mom.

"As long as Shi Hoon likes her, I don't mind but it will be better to meet her first," said Shi Hoon's dad.

***

XG company, Fashion department.

Inside the office, a girl was seen looking for something. It was Mi Rae. She has been looking for her missing notebook for 3 hours but she still can't find it. She was sweating and her face looked worried. She was searching the trashcan, inside boxes, her coworker's desk and drawer but she still can't find it.

"W-w-whw-where is it," said Mi Rae. She desperately searching the office. She wants to go to the studio but at that time it was already closed. After searching for few more hours, it was midnight. Mi Rae sat on the floor with dejected face. Tears welling in her eyes and few seconds later, tears flowed down her face.

"No…"

"Girl, why are you still here? Overtime?" a voice came from behind her. Upon hearing the voice, Mi Rae quickly wiped her tears and move her face to the voice while smiling. It was the security guard. Every night, the security guard will patrol inside the building from time to time. He saw the office light was on and he went to look and saw Mi Rae.

"Ah, I'm sorry uncle, I just finish my work. I'm going home now," said Mi Rae cheerfully.

The security guard uncle stared at Mi Rae and asked, "Are you okay? Your face is pale,"

Mi Rae touched her face and lightly laugh, "Haha, I think I work too hard."

"Young lady, I know work is important but your health is much more important. If you fall ill, you won't be able to work," said the security guard uncle.

"I will keep that in mind. Thank you for your concern," said Mi Rae cheerfully. Mi Rae took her handbag and walked out of the office.

"Young people nowadays have it hard,"

Mi Rae reached the bus stop but there was no more bus at that time so she decided to take the taxi home.