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Chapter 9
P POV
Tonight was going to be a test of my evasive capacities, I was hoping I had enough make up on to avoid recognition from the F4 group, Jae Kyung would not let me get away without an introduction. On top of that I was going to do everything in my power to avoid Sung Tae. I was happy to be away from him, I didn't know if I could handle it all crashing down on top of me. He is the worst kind of guy, a girl could meet, he was even worse than the F4 players .They never pretended they cared. Whereas Sung tae acted out the part of the white knight only to take off his helmet after you've fallen for him to show his ugly nature.
As Jae Kyung and I mingled through the party she noticed the 2 members of the F4 that had arrived at her party so far they all seemed to be in shock for some reason. Their apparent discomfort didn't stop the birthday girl from intruding to say her hellos. To my surprise there was actually relief written on their faces when we go there. Jae Kyung refused to be shy and introduced herself straight away then she introduced me. Thankfully everyone seemed so struck by whatever happened before we arrived that they didn't pay much attention to me. Jae Kyung invited the girls to come have a drink with us, as we left I noticed the tall girl with the penetrating eyes dropped a note she was holding before I could tell her about it. Woo bin picked it up and tucked it in his pocket I assumed he had something to do with the mystery note so I didn't say anything.
The tall girl who I discovered was named, Sandy, had an air about her, she assumed she was the most important person in the room. This made me want to laugh, her conceit was not unnoticed by Jae Kyung, being a girl who hated those who thought only of their own importance. Jae Kyung decided to set the girl straight, Sandy was no more important than the friendly, short-haired girl with fire in her eyes, Jan Di was her name, and Sandy was no better than the gentle beauty of the wide-eyed innocence held by Ga Eul. I almost felt bad for Sandy as the smile that had been painted on to her face began to crack. Jae Kyung was friendly only to the other two girls, replying with curt responses to anything Sandy said. Jae Kyung showed sandy the meaning of treating others as you wished to be treated, unwarranted coldness in manners didn't ever go unnoticed by this birthday girl.
The shockwave that Jae Kyung had planned for this party, needed some final preparations so she left the rest of us to enjoy what was sure to be an exciting event. It did not take long for Sandy to get bored of our company and start searching for her 'dazzling' partner. I could once again sense relief coming from the other two girls, It seemed they disliked Sandy as much me. The atmosphere was so much friendlier without her there, the other two girls and I talked about what they were studying at university, and plans for our futures, they told me about life with the F4 insisting they weren't so bad as the seemed, I still couldn't believe that , even so we had a great time conversing. That was until I accidently let slip I was working in a bar in town, they were too honest to show their surprise, though they promised not to tell anyone about and for some unfathomable reason I trusted them.
I saw Sung tae approaching the area I was standing in, he hadn't seen me and I intended to keep it that way, so I went off to get a drink after talking to the girls for a bit. I noticed Yi Jung standing there avoiding the eyes of his partner for this night Sandy I stood with my back to him as I got my drink, hoping that he wouldn't see me, almost dropping my glass when all the lights extinguished leaving everyone in a pitch black abyss filled only by the murmuring voices all around. The murmurs turned to gasps as a spot light lit up the room and landed on Jae Kyung. What did she have planned to go to such extremes? It was then I looked around and noticed manservants scattered throughout the party. Jae Kyung's voice pulled my attention back to her, as her melodic voice informed everyone what was happening. "Welcome to my party everyone, it's time for the highlight of the party, in 5 minutes a treasure hunt will begin. The winners will be the pair that find the treasure first, there will be a prize for each. Whoever you are standing closest too right now will be your partner. A ribbon will be tied around your wrists to keep you together so please don't cheat and good luck to everyone."
I felt the blood drain from my face when I realised my partner was going to be Yi Jung. Did I look different enough for him not to notice who I was? If I kept my face down maybe that would be the case. He seemed to find the turn of event amusing, Jae Kyung always was the most exciting out of us, her schemes were always brilliant. He smiled down at me and said hello I could see a question forming on his lips as he looked up at everyone else. I'm certain it was going to be what my name was, but from this question I was saved, as the smile fell from his face. His eyes staring intently at Ga Eul and he partner, Sung Tae. It's lucky for Sung Tae, Yi Jung didn't know him and the kind of person he was but, the pairing of him and Ga Eul had me worried she would definitely fall for his tricks. I had to warn her about him, he would be nice tonight so it was okay but, after this I had to tell her not to see him again. He would only shatter her bright heart and make her as cynical as I was now, I couldn't let that happen to her. Ga Eul seemed to feel our eyes on her because she looked up her eyes meeting mine after a quick glance at Yi Jung. I followed her eyes, it was then I noticed he had turned his eyes to his date Sandy, there was a shadow of admiration in his eyes as he looked at her. Almost as if he was wishing she would become someone else, like he was looking through her, he wasn't admiring her but someone deep in his thoughts. He didn't even seem to be bothered that Woo Bin was Sandy's partner and that Woo Bin was flirting with her. After a couple of minutes he snapped out of his thoughts and we began the treasure hunt, I was relieved he was so preoccupied because he didn't recognise me and forgot to ask my name after that. The treasure hunt had started so that's all our minds were on. At least that's how it seemed. I'm sure Ga Eul never left his mind, it's hard to believe he could care about someone like that, when his behaviour was always so cynical.
I could feel a penetrating stare following Yi Jung and I, as we walked along looking for the second clue, I turned to see who it was. Woo Bin eyes went wide when I turned around and met his gaze, he recognised me even when I was all made up like tonight, he knew it was me. I guess he was the more observant of the two. Yi Jung's head turned to follow my eyes , at this point Woo Bin's gaze shifted back to Yi Jung .He held the paper Sandy had dropped earlier, with a pointed glare he let Yi Jung know this wasn't something he could just let drop. While all this was happening Sandy was busy reading the first clue trying to decipher is meaning. Yi Jung just looked annoyed, turning back around, he started walking away dragging me along with him. I followed and let my head hang down to avoid being recognised by Yi Jung as well, as if it was possible he would ever notice any of his surroundings through his clouded thoughts.
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