Main Characters in the Story:
Kang Han-na as Emilie 'Eun-hye' Seung
Tom Hiddleston as Himself
Minor Character in the Story:
Rebecca Mader as Melanie
Chapter XLIV: Outfits
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{Emilie/Eun-hye's POV}
I slowly climbed the stairs to the flat. I was back in Edinburgh and missing Tom. Not only was I missing Tom, I had just worked on my last shift at Starbucks. I had decided to quit. It wasn't fair on the staff having picked up the slack when I was away seeing Tom. They'd done a lot for me when I was on my placement for the 4 weeks and I didn't want them to have to do anymore for me. Plus, I had to find a job in what I trained in. leaving was tough, I handed my notice to Mel in floods of tears. I finished my last shift half an hour ago and headed back home. The staff had arranged a night out for me leaving and I only had an hour and a half to get ready. Making my red, blotchy, tear-stained face presentable would be a challenge and probably take up most of the 90 minutes.
I threw my house keys in the bowl at the door and pulled my phone of my pocket. I needed to speak to him.
I sniffed and wiped my tear- filled eyes as I opened my favorites on my phone
❤Tom❤
I tapped his name and it began ringing, as I waited.
"Hello my lovely lady." I could hear the smile in his voice and I burst in a fresh sob.
"Eun-hye? Emilie? Darling, what's wrong?" He was panicking slightly. I sniffled and took a deep breath. "I'm sorry. I, I, I just finished my last shift." I must have sound pathetic.
I heard the softest of laughs. "Eun-hye, darling, are you ok?"
"I'm. I'm fine. I just, I miss you and I finished work and I'm just a bit over-emotional and probably sounding ridiculous." I laughed shakily.
"You're not ridiculous Eun-hye. You've worked there for years, you're bound to be upset darling. But you made friends there Eun-hye. Not just colleagues, friends. People you'll keep in touch with for years and years." His logic calmed me down.
"And as for missing me, well you're bound to, aren't you? You're only human." He laughed and I smiled, laughing along with him. "That's better." He murmured, happy I was laughing again.
"I can't wait to go to Toronto." I said, sighing slightly.
"Me neither darling. It's going to be amazing. Just you and me. It won't be long."
I smiled at his words. "I like the sound of that."
There was a moment of silence before he spoke again. "Now, don't you have a night out to get ready for?"
I sighed slightly. "Ye {Yes}. I suppose I do. This face won't get pretty itself. I look like a mess.
"Now that's utter nonsense Eun-hye. Your face is obviously divine darling. You could never look like a mess."
"Oh, you charmer you." I laughed, thankful that he couldn't see me blushing.
"I love you Eun-hye. So, so much." the sincerity in his voice was clear.
"I know sweetheart. I love you too. I'm going to go make myself all purrty!" I giggled.
"Good. And I want photos. Lots of photos. You have a good night, Eun-hye."
"It'd be better if you were here." I pouted.
"I wish I was with you darling. Really I do. Now, go make yourself look even more beautiful and have a dance for me, ok?"
"Ok."
"Bye my darling Eun-hye. Love you."
"Love you too, sweetheart."
"Phone me when you're home."
"I will. Bye." I hung up. Sighing at our far short conversation. I headed for the shower, wanting to freshen up and rid myself of the smell of coffee beans.
A while later, I sat down drying my hair before putting slight curls in it with the straighteners. Satisfied, I began putting my makeup on. My gaze fell on the photo frame that sat on my dressing table. In it was a photo of Tom and I from our first date on the South Bank in London. We were sat on a bench, our backs to the river, when an elderly woman passed us, looking at us as she did and stopped to speak. She said we looked like a lovely couple and offered to take a photo – "You have to capture this lovely memory dearies." She said. I handed her my phone and she took the photo. It is a lovely photo, she was right about that. Tom has his arm wrapped around my shoulder and rested his head on mine. I was leaning in to him, my hand rested on his thigh, we both smiled brightly. The lady smiled again before continuing her walk.
Makeup was done, I stood up and walked over to my wardrobe. Taking my dressing gown off, I started to dress myself. I wanted to be comfy and went for my reliable old denim shorts. They had studs in front and back and were frayed around the legs. I wore them with my suspender tights underneath and a plain grey, turtle neck sleeveless fitted blouse, topping it off with my faithful black studded lita boots. Thinking of Tom, I took a quick photo – he did say he wanted photos.
'Hi handsome, you said you wanted photos. Will I do? Love you xxx'
I attached the photo and sent it. His reply wasn't long in coming through.
'Gorgeous, darling. Absolutely stunning. The things I'd do to you if I was with you ;) Have a nice night Eun-hye. Love you xxxx'
I blushed as I read his text. I can't wait until we're together again. The doorbell snapped me out of my daydream – that would be the crew from work. I opened the door smiling, greeting them all. They poured in and suddenly my small flat felt even smaller.
"You all set hun?" Mel asked as she sat herself down on the couch, "Sure am!" I smiled.
"We've got a little something for you first." She grinned, handing me a gift bag. "What for?!" I asked in shocked, taking the bag. "Just a little thank you, you know, for being a good worker. We're all proud of you for doing so well, Em." She said sincerely.
I sat down next to her, gift bag on my knee, and opened my present. I pulled out a lovely smelling candle set, a bottle of wine and personalized glass. The last thing was a pile of folded black cloth, lying in the bottom of the bag. There were several giggles around the room as I took it out of the bag. I began to unfold it, dreading what my workmates had gave me.
I lay it on my lap, putting the empty gift bag on the floor, and slowly unfolded it, bursting out laughing and awed at the same time when I saw what they had brought me – I didn't need to be worried.
"And you have to wear it tonight!" Mel said. They had gotten me a vest top – that was more like a dress – with a massive colored image of an animated chibi of Tom as Loki lifting Thor's mjonir on his left and Captain America's shield on his right in a triumphant expression printed on it. Standing up, I pulled it on top of my outfit. It was so long it covered my shorts completely. "We know you miss him, and he should've been here tonight. But this was the best we could do." She smiled, as I handed her my phone. "Take a photo, Tom needs to see this." I laughed. "Ok smile!" Mel said. I pulled the corners of the top away from me, showing the whole print. I grinned and she took the photo, handing my phone back.
"Right ladies and gents. Are we ready to go?" She asked, standing up. Everyone stood up and began heading out of the flat. "I'll be down in a second." I said, opening a new message the photo she'd just taken.
'I think my new outfit is much, much better. Don't you think? BTW, you look so cute as a mini Loki ;)
He replied instantly.
Gorgeous as always. And you're looking good too, Eun-hye ;) And thank you, I do look cute as mini Loki XD Enjoy your night darling girl. Miss you and Love you xxxx'
I smiled and locked my phone, sliding it into my bag and heading out to join my workmates, ready for a night of dancing and giggles.
