Julia sat next to Michelle bedside, holding Michelle's hand with both of hers. It had been almost two months since her mother's transplant, and Michelle's recovery was going well. Jin had given her time to spend with her mother, while she was recovering. While she was grateful that he let her stay by her mother's side, she couldn't help but wonder what kind of person he was. Sure, she was the one who offered her life as payment for Michelle's transplant, but what did that really mean for her? Would she just be some sort of maid? Would he take advantage of her? Millions of thoughts ran through her head for the last few weeks, but now that the time was actually nearing she couldn't help but be nervous. She realized her life was would be changing indefinitely.
"I'm not going anywhere, you know?"
The sound of Michelle's voice, brought a smile to Julia's face. "I just wanted to look at you a little longer."
Michelle let a small smile, "I'm okay, really. Thanks to you I was able to get a transplant but shouldn't you be going back to work soon? you've been off for a while now."
Julia offered her a sad smile. "I decided to quit a few weeks ago."
"What? But you love your job, why would you quit all the sudden? Is it because of me?"
"No, no please don't ever think that. I just have something else I have to do."
Michelle could tell there was something bothering her daughter. "Come here." Scooting over, patting the space next to her. Climbing into the bed, Julia hooked her arms around Michelle's and laid her head on her mother's shoulder. "Mom, I'm going overseas for a while for work, I'm not sure when I can come back but can you promise me one thing?"
As much as she wanted to pry. Michelle knew when Julia had her mind set on something, she wasn't going the change her mind. For now she would just have to be patience, until Julia was ready. "Sure."
"Just take care of yourself, alright?" Julia's voice was low and soft. Placing her head on Julia's.
"I promise."
"You are absolutely, and utterly out of your mind!" Nina threw a pillow at Jin's head.
"Easy, I haven't healed all the way yet." Adjusting himself in his bed.
"How could you donate a kidney to a complete stranger like that. Did you even think how much this is going to affect you? What about your drea-"
"I know, I know. I just..." Flashbacks of his past ran through his mind.
"Please! Somebody! Anybody help my mom! Please... Someone..." A little boy pleaded.
Nina saw she struck a sensitive subject. "I'm sorry, i'm just concern for you."
"I know, thank you Nina, for everything."
She let out a sigh, how could she stay mad at him when he was in such a state. "Whatever, I just hope you prepared for the consequences."
He gave her a nod before looking over some documents. "Any word on Jaycee?"
"Only that she and her promoter parted ways."
"Good, I want you to make sure she signs with us."
"Are you sure you want to sign her though? The feedback from her are all over the place. I heard her matches are fake as well."
"Just do as I say." Nina threw him a deadly glare. "Uh Please..." Nina was quite scary when she wanted to be.
"Well if that's all you need I'll be heading back to the office." Grabbing her things, to leave. "Oh, by the way everything is set up for that girl."
"Whoa." Julia was astonished on how beautiful the property was. She was picked up at the airport by Jin's driver, and had currently entered entrance of the manor.
The driver gave a small chuckle. "I know how you feel, I've been driving Mr. Kazama for years and this land still takes my breath away every time."
Driving up to the front of the manor, He parked the car, and helped Julia take her bags out of the car. She gave him a smile before waving him goodbye. Turning to face the manor, she took one last deep breath before entering the house. The inside of the house was just as beautiful, if not more so than it was outside.
"You've arrived."
Jin stood at the top of the stairs. She couldn't help but notice his attire. He wore black sweats and a white T-shirt that was doing a bad job of hiding his built body.
"Miss Chang."
"Hm, yes?"
"My face is up here."
Her face went red with embarrassment, "S-sorry." looking up to face him. "Thank you again for everything you've done Mr. Kaz-"
He rose up a hand to stop her. "Master."
"E-excuse me?"
"You will address me as master in this house."
'You've got to be kidding me.' she thought. Gritting her teeth, she gave him a forced smile. "Master."
He gave her a nod before walking away. Following him, until they came to a halt. In front of them was a massive room that seem to be recently furnished. "This is your room, I had my secretary get you everything you'll be needing." Reaching for his pocket, and pulling out a smart watch, he handed it to her. "Whenever this thing goes off, I don't care what you are doing or who you are doing it with. You drop everything you are doing and come to me."
Julia's mouth slightly dropped, surely he was just messing with her. "What if I'm doing something important?"
He took a step closer to her. Instinctively she took steps back herself until her back was against the wall. He placed a hand by her head, looking deep into her eyes. "To you, I am the most important thing you should be worried about." She could feel the pounding of her heart racing in her chest, feeling his breath dancing on her skin, the closeness of his body made her feel like she was burning up.
The sound Julia's stomach growling, broke the awkward scene. He took a few steps back, "Perfect, I was also getting quite hungry, let's eat, I'll evaluate your cooking skills." Turning to head to the kitchen. Julia let out the breath she didn't know she was holding onto. 'This man is the devil son.' she thought before following him.
"What is this?"
"What do you mean? It's lunch." Julia said before taking a bite out of her food.
Jin looked at the plain looking sandwich in front of him. "No, seriously what IS this."
Julia took a look at his sandwich. "It's a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, what? You don't like the crust? I'll eat it."
He looked at her like she was insane. "Seriously?"
"What?" Still chewing on her food.
He let out a sigh, before getting up, and start to dig things out of the fridge.
He place a plate in front of her. "What's this?" she asked , as he took a seat.
"Omurice." Julia poked the omelet on top of the rice a few time. "Trust me, it's a thousand times better than what you just tried to serve me."
"Hey! Don't disrespect the PB and J." Blowing the steam off her food, she took a bite of her omurice. "Wow! This is really good!" She closed her eyes, her expression clearly showing her delight. Jin let out a small smile, before continuing eating his food.
Jin flopped on his bed. Being up and about after two months of recovery wore him out. He spent the rest of the day laying down the ground rules for her while she stayed with him. After some thought, he figured he had gone insane to let a stranger in his house like that, let alone stay with him. The thought of her smile came across his mind. He let out a smile. "How can she smile so brightly over some food."
Wait, what?
No, no, no.
He suddenly sat up on his bed. He must be going crazy. This was the crazy girl, who asked him to donate a kidney the first time they met. "I'll make sure you pay me back in full, Julia Chang."
