Well, dear readers, it seems that the prompts are fueling your imagination. Thank you so much. I am looking at them all and considering how they could be used. Remember - not a story, just a line. Look out for a line in this chapter, it is there! Don't forget to comment and review. CY and Hee Jun love their fans, and ES is proud of her man becoming so popular!
"I got a job," he said simply. Eun Soo stared at him for a good minute, studying his face, he did not look like he was joking. Choi Young was not inclined to joke, it did not come to him naturally. "Really?" she came closer, "Really?" she said with more excitement, "No really? Really, really, really?" She was now ecstatic, her pitch, climbing higher and higher with each word.
"Uh-hu," he just nodded, smiling, his shoulder lifted a bit in shyness. He did not think she would have such a strong reaction.
Eun Soo was clapping, like a kid and even jumped up and down a few times, obviously incredibly pleased. "Congratulations, stranger. I'm so proud of you. You did good. I've never seen anybody get a job in a day. Do you have some hidden super powers?"
"No, it's all thanks to Hee Jun, who dragged me to the meeting with this agent. Apparently, I can be of help. I'm training an actor for a movie. Swordsmanship and martial arts. Nothing special."
"A movie?" her eyes widened. "Can I see? Can I watch? Please?"
"I don't know. I guess I can find out if you can come by. Is it that interesting to you?"
"You have no idea!"
"And I got you this," he awkwardly handed her two large bags from the store.
"What is it?" she asked curiously peeking inside. "Did you already get paid? And why did you spend money?"
"I have not yet. But it is mine. It is not important. Let's go to our room, I hope you like the gifts."
Eun Soo, picking up the bags, twirled with them once and them ran into the bedroom, getting things out and inspecting them in awe, squeaking with delight. "Can I try, can I try now?"
"Of course." Choi Young settled comfortably, watching the woman slip out of her clothes and just in her bra and underwear prance around putting on her new outfits. He had no idea such a boring task could be so much fun to watch. He remembered how she reacted, when he showed her his new jeans. So it would not be wrong of him to also respond the same way?
She looked so excited, so pleased. And Choi Young had to admit that Hee Jun was right after all, Eun Soo was only a woman, and meaningless things like pretty clothes apparently affected her that much.
"Are you that happy?" he smiled.
"Yes, I am. Thank you. I never got so many presents before. And the clothes fit. How did you know my size?"
"I know your body, Eun Soo-ya. I know every inch of it."
Eun Soo did not have a chance to model her clothes for long, as Choi Young's quick hands took her out of the dress and onto the bed, his lips finding her skin, he did not get a chance to miss during a long day, so he had to pay respects to her body right away. KI igniting, desire burning, it was wonderful to be together.
Her skin was slightly moist after lovemaking and he was kissing the little indentation just below her neck, right between the collar bones. Eun Soo was still breathing heavily and his hands continued to caress her skin gently. They were quietly content, but the small round recess he was kissing, reminded him about the necklace. He gave her the box and Eun Soo looked at him, "Choi Young. You did not have to," she reprimanded him softly, her eyes fluttering in expectation.
"They told me you will like it."
Eun Soo opened the box and gasped. "It is so illusive and pretty. Oh, it's perfect." She pulled him for a deep kiss, forgetting for a moment about the gift.
. . .
Choi Young was sitting across the table from Eun Soo, looking at the envelope she presented. There was no escape from reality, Mr. Kim made another move. What kind of trickery is this? – he involved Eun Soo, but not in a way that would make him break his promise to Choi Young. He did not have any other choice for practical reasons, but still… He was obviously ahead in the game.
"Imja, were you scared?" he asked softly, not able to brush away the guilt for having her go through worry, which he knew she would not admit.
"Not really, more curious. It was addressed to you, only in my name, since you do not have an official address."
"I specifically asked him… Never mind. If it turned out this way, let's look at it together." He opened the package and a few plastic cards fell out on the table. There were pages of paper there as well, all of them in the language unfamiliar to Choi Young. His fingers felt something else and he pulled out an envelope with his name on it, written with Chinese characters. He opened up the letter, reading it, eyes reflecting surprise and mistrust.
"He wrote to me. He says that due to my unusual circumstances, it may be difficult for me to obtain identification documents, so he procured them for me. He also says that they would not draw any attention to me and that I can use them for any purpose I choose. He also prepared a biographical document to help me find a job, if I desire. And he said that you would understand everything once you see it."
Eun Soo looked at ID with Choi Young's name and a social security card with a number, assigned to him. There was a document with detailed biography, including his place of birth, history of education and a resume, highlighting his skills, abilities and job experience. She was quite impressed with the portfolio created and also frightened. As she translated everything to Choi Young, his features grew darker and more perturbed. Mr. Kim knew the most intimate details of his life, which he did not describe to him, the story of his past. It is as if he was watching him or had somebody watch and follow him around all the time. It is not that Choi Young had any dark secrets to hide, but it is more like his privacy was invaded by an invisible onlooker, who tracked him.
"I need to have another meeting with Mr. Kim," he said sternly, "Imja, can you teach me how to call him?"
"This man can do anything, it seems. We have technology and abilities nowadays to fake anybody's identity. It appears he has money and connections to accomplish this. Choi Young, I need you to be careful. I, of course, have no idea what it was like for you in Goryeo, but here, things are not what they seem. The documents are necessary, he is right. Since you got a job, you will need those. Should not you wait and see?"
"Wait and see what? I still have no idea what he wants with me and why he went through all this trouble to set this up. I believe he is casting a wide net to catch me. The more I'm entangled with him, the more control he has. If I accept this help, which I did not request, I will become indebted to him. But if what you say is true, and in order for me to stay in this world, I require identification, I may need to take what he offered." That's why Choi Young really hated politics and ever evolving plots. He preferred everything simple and clear cut.
Eun Soo nodded and pressed her hand onto his in supportive agreement. Choi Young kissed her hand and gave her a warm look.
"I need to get up early. The training starts at 7am, so I have to leave at 6 am."
"Then I'm glad we have already took care of things and can just go to sleep," she said teasingly, making him blush.