CHAPTER 5

Jung In rose from his seat with that calm and elegance that characterizes him, Mae Ri and writer Lee looked at the boy without understanding his reaction and the words that he said to the producer of the project. Seo Joon only smiled, for her it was very funny.

-The stubborn one! But what a surprise Moo Kyul- exclaimed the girl with a big smile.

-What is the intruder doing here?- He glanced at his friend Seo Joon.

-I see you already know each other- said the director.

-Not formally- replied Sandra still seeing the boy and then extended her hand to greet him -My name is Sandra Park-

The boy continued with his feet in place without reacting, he stared at Sandra angrily, leaving her with an outstretched hand.

-What is she doing here?- This time he spoke to Jung In.

-She's the producer of the drama-

Moo Kyul glanced back at the girl, regarded her from head to toe, turned and walked away without saying anything.

-Moo Kyul- Seo Joon shouted as she rose from her seat -Kang Moo Kyul- She went after him.

Sandra sat back, smiling to herself thinking about his immature attitude.

-You guys know each other from before?- Mae Ri asked timidly.

-Yes, we know each other- the girl's smile was plastered on her face -Well Jung In- She continued without taking her eyes off Mae Ri- I think this meeting should be scheduled for another day, without the musical director we can't proceed-

-But I think we can continue without him and then we can talk about the sound track-

-NO- said the girl with finality looking back at the director -I need everyone to be present in the decision making process, each part is equally important in this project, not only now, but also in the future.

-Sandra, I understand, but Moo Kyul...-

-Moo Kyul is an immature and rebellious young man, Jung In- interrupted the girl –He's extremely talented, but immature- -She paused –It will be better to give him a few days to calm down, think about it again and then convene a new meeting; please let me know the day and time, I'd love to stay, but I must go- she gently smiled- Jung In, ladies – she said making a bow -I think this has been all for today, see you soon- She took her leave and left the boardroom.

The director sat down and took his head with both hands, his wife and the writer Lee stared at each other wordlessly.

Sandra was walking out the front door of the building and saw Seo Joon arguing with Moo Kyul.

-What's wrong with you Moo Kyul?-

-I do not want to work with her! I can't stand her! If you had told me she was going to produce the drama I would not have signed the con...-

-Seo Joon didn't know- Sandra interrupted as she approached them and they both turned to stare at her, -Just as I did not know you both were part of this project-

The boy gave her a menacing look, staring fixedly into her eyes.

-I'm leaving!-

He was going to leave and Sandra stopped grabbing his jacket -Moo Kyul wait- That bothered him even further.

-LET ME GO- He screamed slapping her hand away to get rid of it and kept walking.

-Leave him Sandra, I'll talk to him later- Seo Joon said taking her arm –What do you say we go for a coffee?-

-All right- The girl replied as she watched the slender figure of Moo Kyul moving away.

Upon entering his house, Moo Kyul went to lie on the couch with a frown, he was upset, memories of Sandra's meddling in the show came to his mind. After a few minutes, the girl's voice, strong, powerful, invaded his head, he could not get it out; he remembered the girl sleeping on that same couch, tired after looking after him all night.

He closed his eyes trying to rest them a bit, but the ringing of his cell phone interrupted him; he took it out of his pocket and saw who it was, it was the director Jung, he made a grimace.

Call after call, the insistence was such that, annoyed, he decided to take out the battery to turn it off, he left it aside and got up from where he was and went to his studio to compose.

-That kid is not going to want to work with me- Said Sandra then took a sip of her coffee.

-Do not worry, sooner or later he will have to reconsider- Seo Joon stated –I'll try to talk to him later-

-You know what? The problem is with me, I'll go talk to him.

-I don't think he will listen to you Sandra-

-Whether he wants to or not, he will have to do it- Sandra was determined to solve the problem with Moo Kyul.

-So, a drama producer – the actress said changing the subject.

-Well, it's the first time I produce something like this, I tend to do more musical production- The girl paused -And you? A director? I would never have imagined it-

-It is also my first time, I'm an actress; Jung In gave me the opportunity-

-We are two newbies- Sandra exclaimed and then she gave a long sigh. They smiled at each other and the producer told her story to Seo Joon.

Both girls continued talking for a while longer, sitting enjoying their coffee, but in the mind of Sandra she saw Moo Kyul, she thought of the stubbornness of that guy and what she would say when she saw him.

After saying goodbye to Seo Joon, she took a taxi to home, had lunch and changed clothes, she was determined to tell him what she thought.

When Sandra came to the boy's house, the metal curtain at the entrance was open, she entered timidly and called out to him, but no answer. She poked her head in, and the boy was sitting on the couch. When he saw her, he rose from his seat and went to his studio, quietly, he took a guitar, sat down at the computer and put his headphones on completely ignoring the girl who stood watching him.

She felt a great anger, it was as if he were alone, as if she didn't exist. She walked to his side.

-Moo Kyul ! MOO KYUL!- she yelled.

Slowly, the boy turned and stood watching the girl's face frowning and wearing an expression of anger.

Seriously, he watched her for a few seconds in silence and suddenly he couldn't help laughing, he bowed his head, like he was used to when laughing at someone to their face.

-¡¿What are you laughing at?!- Asked the girl indignantly.

-Me? I'm not laughing- He affirmed seriously after looking up at her quickly.

-I don't see what's so funny. What's the joke?-

- No joke, I didn't laugh- he insisted ironically, looking at her eyes.

-Why are you so upset about working with me?- Asked Sandra after exhaling a deep sigh trying to calm her anger.

-You're intrusive, annoying, bossy, you want to tell me what I should do and that doesn't please me- He affirmed.

-Do you think that you will always do just what you like? Life is not about always doing what you want, sometimes you have to work through unpleasant stuff to get to the goal-

-I don't agree, I always do what I want and don't want to work around a rich and arrogant girl who is used to having it all- the boy replied and turned his back.

That attitude upset Sandra even more -You're just a child, believing yourself to be a rebellious rocker- She paused -What a shame! Because of your stubbornness, you waste the talent that you have- The girl was furious with the attitude of Moo Kyul. As she spoke, the boy ignored her. - Rich girl? Accustomed to having everything? You have no idea how my life has been, you have not even tried to know-

-I'm not interested in knowing- the boy shouted as he stood up and he turned to her.

-All right, you're right, it does not have to interest you- The girl took a step towards Moo Kyul, she came in very close –What should interest you is that you must be at the next meeting, you must work with me because you signed a contract and you can't break it- the enraged face of Sandra was so close that the boy could clearly see the anger in her eyes and feel her breath. As if they were two guys facing off, she grabbed his jacket with both hands -When they call you back to another meeting, you'll be there, like it or not- she let go abruptly, turned, and started walking toward the door with the intention of leaving.

-And what if I don't?- asked Moo Kyul. She stopped -Are you going to sue?-

-That's a possibility- replied the girl turning to him.

-Or maybe... Are you going to accuse me with your rich father?-

Her eyes watered a little, she was furious, but she was also hurt by what Moo Kyul said. The boy noticed, felt, for a very brief moment, some pity to see it, but didn't back down on what he meant to say.

-Don't tell me you're going to cry- he scoffed -You look so hard, aren't you a little big to go crying to your daddy?-

-¡KANG MOO KYUL!- Seo Joon shouted who had arrived moments before hearing what the he had said.

Sandra, saying nothing, left outraged. Moo Kyul's words hurt her; she leaned against the wall outside the house, she had begun to cry.

-You're an idiot Moo Kyul- The actress was upset.

-For telling that intruder the truth?-

-By talking nonsense and being an insensitive bastard! How can you offend someone like that? You have no idea what you're talking about, from the very beginning she has tried to help you-

The boy walked over to lie on the couch, the actress sat opposite him, she was determined to make him understand and with the intent that he realize how much he had hurt Sandra, she decided to tell him the story of the girl.

Sandra walked several hours in Hongdae, the words of the boy and the memories invaded her. She remembered her father, the pain of not seeing him before he died to say that she loved him and that she was not upset with him.

Without realizing it, she came to Lee's and sat at the bar, it had been hours since leaving Moo Kyul's house. A band was giving a show.

The bar owner could tell how pensive and sad his friend looked. Without asking he poured her a drink, she accepted it silently. She pulled out her cell phone and saw the time, it was nearly nine o'clock, then she put it aside without noticing that just as she had left it on the counter, the device began to vibrate.

-Sandra-

-Huh?

-You have a call-Lee motioned to her cellphone that she had just on the bar.

-Hello- Answered the unwilling girl, Seo Joon was calling.

-Sandra? Where are you? I can barely hear you-

-Lee's bar, where we met-

-Are you okay?-

-Yeah, don't worry-

-Wait for me there, I'm coming now-

-I told you not to worry, soon I will go home, I'd rather be alone-

-Can I see you at your house? Give me your address-

-Aaaah- the girl sighed - Seo Joon it's really not necessary, I want to be alone-

-Give me your address anyway, even if you don't want to now, we can see each other tomorrow. What do you think?-

-All right- the girl reluctantly gave her home address to the actress and then saying goodbye hung up.

-Moo Kyul I must go... Moo Kyul?- Being on the phone with Sandra, Seo Joon didn't realize that the boy was gone -Now where did he go?-

-Sandra, that's enough- said Lee removing the glass from her hand, the girl had had one drink after another in a short amount of time, she was starting on the third bottle of soju.

-Leave me Lee- the girl stammered .

-You're not used to drinking so much Sandra, please just give it up. I'll call a taxi for you to take you home-

-¡I said leave me! - She cried, upset and continued drinking.

For a long while someone had been watching from a corner. She was deep in her thoughts and soju.

-Sandra- Someone touched her shoulder -Sandra!-

The girl turned to see who was talking -Oh! The stubborn idiot- She exclaimed with a silly smile and she fainted, drunk, resting her head on the bar.

-Moo Kyul, take her home please-

-Me?-

-Who else?-

- But...-

-Moo Kyul please, in that condition she can't stay here, take her-

The boy was left with no choice but to do what Lee asked, as well as he could he helped her get up and walk. He hailed a cab and got in it with her.

-Sandra... Sandra!-

-Mmm?- the girl answered without opening her eyes.

-Where is your house?-

-Ganmmmm...-

-Where? Sandra!- He tried to wake her.

-Gangnam- just answered.

-Gangnam? Aish!-

Moo Kyul took out his cell phone and called to ask Seo Joon the address, he gave directions to the driver and headed to Sandra's house

Seo Joon, after hanging up the call was left smiling.

Getting out the taxi with the girl, Moo Kyul stared amazed at the large building, the girl was barely holding herself up; he tried to let her walk by supporting her but it was impossible, so he loaded onto his back, just barely.

When he entered he asked the concierge to accompany him to the apartment of the girl, in that condition it was impossible for her to say the combination for the door.

Once inside he laid her on the bed and stood watching her, he felt sorry for the way he had treated her earlier.

He covered her with a blanket and glanced around her place. He didn't know what else to do, so he went to the kitchen for coffee. It was after ten at night, he was torn between leaving or staying with her. The doorbell rang.

Upon opening, he found a Western guy, light brown hair, slim and a few inches taller than him.

-Who are you?- the stranger asked in perfect Korean -This is Sandra's apartment right?-

-EEEM, yes it is- answered the rocker confused -Kang Moo Kyul- he introduced himself with a bow.

-I need to talk to her-

-She is...- He turned indicating the girl's room, but did not manage to notice when the stranger had already walked in calling her.

-Sandra? Sandra, sweetie, Where are you?-

Moo Kyul stayed watching how he entered the girl's room with all the confidence in the world. Intrigued, he followed him.

-Sandra! God! But what happened?- The guy turned toward the door to the room and found the rocker watching him.

-Did you let her drink this way?- He asked.

-Me? I didn't...-

-What an idiot ! She is not used to drinking that way- He claimed.

-But I...-

-You can go, I'll take care of her- He interrupted.

Without realizing, Moo Kyul was being brought to the door and thrown out just like that by the newcomer, who was very upset to find the girl in that condition.

The rocker stood a moment in the hallway thinking: Who was that idiot? Sandra's boyfriend?