Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from this drama. Rae Na. Jae Min, Jae Na, Hye Su, Akira, Amara, JaeHoo are mine. Jan Di's company is also mine.
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~!~ Jan Di ~!~
Friday: 12:05:15 PM
Jan Di heaved a small sigh. She felt inspired. She felt lifted. Life was going to start changing. Jan Di could feel it.
Something was coming. Something very big.
She didn't know what. Jan Di's hands tightened on the steering wheel. It didn't matter what was coming, she was ready.
Jan Di turned left, turning away from the business she worked at. Turned away from the office she sat in daily.
When feeling inspired, there was only one place to go.
The spot.
Jan Di's lips quirked happily. It had been a while since she had last visited the spot. It was a beautiful, peaceful spot.
A small wooded area that was near the park Jan Di and Rae Na frequented. Her and Rae Na had been playing, walking the trails through the lightly wooded area. They had moved deeper - Jan Di could still make out the laughter of the childern in the park when they stumbed on it. It was an open area hidden by vines and trees. She hadn't realized they had been climbing upward during their trek. However, somewhere along the way, they wound up on a sort of elusive spot with a lake.
Yes, others new about it. But many had children that loved to play at the park than go to see a lake.
That was another thing that made Rae Na special. She was different. Normal things didn't quite amuse her as well as others. An intricate mind - her mother had said.
Either way, it was the spot. It was peaceful and made easy to keep the mind open for new ideas. In her case, new designs.
Jan Di heaved a small sigh and pulled out the small towel she kept in the car. Placing it under the oak tree, Jan Di used the trunk of the tree as a back rest. Her eyes closed as she breathed in slowly. It was time to relax, unwind and design.
The world around her ceased.
Colors filled her mind in random order. A slow smile curved her supple lips. The pencil in her hand twitched as it rested against the sketching paper. With slow movements she opened her eyes and began to draw.
!~! Jun Pyo !~!
Friday: 10:09:25 AM
Junpyo heaved a sigh. "You like her." He wasn't asking. He had known there was a chance . . . but it didn't lessen the impacting blow delivered to his heart.
Ji Hoo flinched and turned away from the elder's all to knowing glare. A shrug was his answer.
Junpyo frowned. "Do you?"
The other licked his lips. "I - I don't know . . . Part of me thinks it's just the fact that Jae Hoo needs a mom." He gave a wry smile and slouched in the comfortable chair.
Junpyo's brows furrowed. "She still hasn't come home?"
He shook his head. "No, and I have no clue when my sister will return, but this is ridiculous. I can't raise him." Ji Hoo heaved a sigh and groaned. His scrubbed his face with his hands. "He's not my child to raise!"
Junpyo eased from the chair and moved towards his friend. "I knew you weren't okay with this."
Ji Hoo chuckled mirthlessly. "What person would be okay with raisingchild, especially if he has no clue how to raise one, let alone if he's doing it right." He gave a strangled scream. "Do you know how many times a like in the mirror and wonder if I'm just screwing him up more than he already is?"
The taller eased down on the cushion beside the other. He pulled Ji Hoo to him and hugged him tightly.
Ji Hoo fell into the others embrace and continued to fight the tears that wanted to fall. "I don't want to screw him up." He whispered hoarsely.
"You won't. Jae Hoo knows you are trying your best. He knows that. That's why he looks up to you. He knows your human, but he also knows you did leave hi when things got tough." Junpyo soothed while patting the other's back. "It's going to be okay."
Ji Hoo groaned and scrubbed his face once more. "How can you be so sure?"
Junpyo shrugged, a slow shit-eating grin split his supple lips.
"I don't like that smile." Ji Hoo replied, smiling himself.
The other laughed. "We are F4. We can do anything." Junpyo leaned back against the couch. "You ever thought about going back into music? You were always less stressed."
Ji Hoo shrugged. "I know." He stretched his fingers. "Every time I see a violin my fingers start to itch." He smiled slowly - envisioning a violin. "Maybe I should. The business is under control."
Junpyo nodded. "I agree. That or go get laid."
Ji Hoo snorted and shoved the other beside him. "There's the Junpyo I know."
Junpyo smirked. Slowly the smile slid from his lips. "You don't want her do you?"
The other shook his head. "No Pyo. Besides I would never take something that was rightfully yours." He held up a finger. "Just remember she's human and not a wall in the way of your end-quota."
He nodded. "I know."
"I like more of the aspect of what she could offer for Jae Hoo." He gave a wry smile. "The little brat doesn't even realize how much of a blocker he really is."
Junpyo laughed. "There are plenty of girls out their that would love him."
"True. But I want to date, not marry next weekend." Ji Hoo replied.
Junpyo snorted. "So very true."
"So how is the dragon lady?" Ji Hoo questioned, changing the subject of a conversation they had already had many a times.
"Not bugging me. This just means she's planning something." Junpyo grimaced. "I'm a little scared to think of what she's planning."
Ji Hoo flinched. Her plans were never nice. "So no communication?"
He shook his head. "Which scares me more."
Ji Hoo laughed as Junpyo shivered. "Scares us all." He stood. "Alright. I've got to get back. There is a meeting later with the board." He smiled dryly. "I have a member that is spending more than his pay-grade."
Junpyo's lips pursed. "You too?" He shook his head. "Good luck. I've got to have a meeting and let all the members know they have a new member joining." He grinned wickedly. "It shall be an interesting meeting."
Ji Hoo laughed. "That it shall."
Junpyo ran a hand through his hair as the door shut behind the other. He hadn't known the other was harboring such deep emotions. You've been gone for to long old friend. Neglecting your closest friends is not soemthing to take lightly. He smiled sadly. I need to fix this - with all of them. I've been more worried about my heart than about their hearts.
"Sir?" Jae Ni questioned. She bit her lower lip. "You didn't answer when I knocked."
Junpyo waved her off. "It's fine Jae Ni. No worries, I was just caught up in thought."
She smiled. "It's time to go, the meeting."
"The car ready?" He asked.
Jae Ni nodded and smiled brightly.
"Then let's go." Junpyo commanded.
. . .
"Is there anything I need to know?" Junpyo questioned from his position next to her in the elevator.
Jae Ni pulled out her day planner from her tote and flipped through the pages. "Board member 3 has a plane to catch at 3:30 - he's closing a deal, he can't miss that." Her lips pursed as she flipped a couple paged. "Board member 7 is the one that is siphoning off the top from account 2341A."
Junpyo nodded. "Okay. I want Ex-member 7's office cleaned out during the meeting. I want security ready to take him when I signal you."
Jae Ni nodded and scribbled down his instructions.
"I already have his replacement - Jan Di." Junpyo continued.
"What about ex-member 7's actual job?"
His lips pursed in thought. "I will take his position under my own. If one of the other members want it - we will go from there."
Jae Ni nodded.
"And jot down a little reminder to tell your boss you want a raise." He stepped out the elevator and waited for her. He smiled at her animated reactions.
Jae Ni's eyes widened. "Really?"
Junpyo nodded. "You stuck around. You're a good worker. I want you to stay here."
She beamed brightly okay. "Am I going in there with you?" She nodded at the office room with the brass 'four' on the door.
Junpyo nodded. "You will attend all the meeting from now."
. . .
"That went quite smoothly." Junpyo chuckled as he watched the two security guards pull a squawking ex-member seven from the meeting room. He turned back towards the other members. "I do not take it lightly when someone messes with my business. this business is my baby and I will protect her." His face stayed neutral, his eyes liquid fire. "Those who hurt my business will be dealt with in any way I see fit."
The wide eyed members stood and bowed.
"I already have his replacement in the board. As for his job - that is open. For now I will take it." He paused and looked at the remaining six members. "If one of you want it - Prove it." Junpyo smiled lightly.
"Sir?" Board member 4 questioned softly. "Can I ask you who the person is?" No need to anger a tyrant.
Junpyo nodded, chuckling inwardly as the member four relaxed. "You can, but that doesn't mean I will answer." He turned and walked out of the meeting.
Jae Ni giggled. "If only they knew how much of a softy you could be."
"If you tell them, I might have to rethink that raise." Junpyo jabbed playfully.
She squawked. "You will do no such thing! Who do you think thwarted your mother away while you were traveling!" Her eyes were wide and fierce. "You can't really think it was that sad excuse for a fill-in, can you?"
Junpyo chuckled at her reaction. "He really was a bad fill-in, wasn't he?"
She snorted. "That isn't even close! A 'bad fill-in' doesn't even cover his skills." She shook her head. "You are never allowed to be gone for so long - never again."
Junpyo smiled.
Jae Ni turned to him as they waited for the elevator. "Promise you won't go away that long again."
"I promise." Junpyo replied with a smile.
O.O Jae Na O.O
Friday: 12:15:02 PM
She blew out a long breath and pouted. Being single sucked. Okay, okay. It wasn't that bad. But Friday nights. Now those were bad. So unfair! Jannie is going to get with Junpyo. Jae Na heaved a long sigh. And I'll be even more alone.
"Hey . . . what are you doing?"
Jae Na looked up. "Hey Sunni."
Sun Ah beamed brightly and leaned against the others desk. "What'cha doing?"
Jae Na shrugged. "Nothing." She smiled wryly. "I'm waiting for a couple of calls."
Sun Ah nodded. "So . . ."
The other's eyes widened in realization. "Y-yah! You don't care!" She gasped dramatically. "You're just here to talk about food!"
Sun Ah blushed. Her eyes widened innocently. She blinked cutely. "I would never!"
"Would too!" Jae Na jabbed a finger in Sunni's direction. "You scandalous twerp!"
Sunni giggled cutely. "I'm joking. Jan Di called. She said to forward calls to your cell."
Jae Na smiled. "She's going to the spot huh?"
The younger nodded.
Jenna stood and pressed a couple keys into the keypad. A beep was heard, signalling the transfer. "Alright, so what are you going to do with your new found freedom?"
Sunni shrugged. "I was thinking of going home. Bumpkin has been a little skittish lately."
Jenna grinned. "Maybe it's because you named your cat Bumpkin?" She egged sweetly.
The younger giggled and stuck her tongue out at the elder.
Jenna waved at the younger brunette and stepped into the elevator. "Don't stay to long sweetheart."
Sunnie waved sweetly. "Later Unnie."
Jae Na heaved a sigh and moved towards her car. Maybe a quick stop at the coffee shop. Her lips pursed. She nodded slowly. I could use some chocolate. A nice pick-me-up for a single woman. Ugh.
Her foot tapped impatiently as she waited in line at her favorite coffee shop. They knew her by name. Heck! They had her order ready before she even had both feet in the door with her sunglasses on top of her head!
Hello, my name is Kim Jae Na.
And I am a Coffee-addict.
'Hello Jae Na'
Give ME MY FREAKING COFFEE!
Jae Na wailed in her head. A pout mared her petal pink colored lips. Today was so not going the way she had planned. I mean really? A guy needed to complain about the milk being low fat? he could just get a soy one? Come on! FOR THE LOVE OF JIMMY CHOO HEELS! I WANT MY COFFEE!
"The line is sort of long, huh?"
Jae Na shrugged. Go away stranger! She didn't bother to turn around. That would only give them further incentive to talk to her. And believe her - there was no need for any incentive. Jae Na wasn't interested. Unless he was like really, really, hot . . . Then maybe.
"Aw! Don't be like that hot-stuff!"
Hotstuff? Yeah . . . Not interested. Not in the slightest. Jae Na wanted a man, not a little boy. A gentlemen, not a playboy. She wanted to be wined and dined, cared for, spoiled. Yes, above everything, Jae Na wanted a man that would spoil her to the fullest extent. Jae Na heaved a sigh and stayed strong. Don't turn around. Don't turn around. It will just make it worse.
"I'm talking to you!" The guy growled from behind her.
"And she would have turned around by now is she wanted to talk to you." A second voice quipped. Annoyance clearly laced in the male's voice.
Jae Na arched an eyebrow. Now he sounds hot! She licked her lips and slowly turned. Just a peek. OH! He's super hotttttt!
"Besides that's not how you speak to a lady."
"Yeah! Don't talk to pretty lady like that!" A small voice exclaimed.
Jae Na's eyes widened as they dropped down to the boy at the older's waist.
He snorted. "Whatever, she's not worth it." He shook his head and stepped out of line.
"She is. But only an idiot would be to ignorant to see that." His voice was hard and clipped. Eyes narrowed, become gentle as they settled on Jae Na once more - ghosting over her features leisurely.
Jae Na's cheeks tinted at the warm brown eyes that swept over her for a third time. And if she was truly being honest, the kid was adorable too. "T - thank you." Her eyes stay wide, as a shiver coursed up her spine. It had been a long time since this particular tingling sensation had happened because of a guy. A man.
"Hyung is always a white night for the pretty ladies." The younger boy grinned innocently.
Jae Na grinned widely at the slight blush that covered the other male's cheeks. "Any other tricks your hyung might be hiding?"
The boy shook his head. "Nope."
"Thank you . . .?"
;_; Woo Bin ;_;
Friday 11:45:32 AM
He heaved a small sigh and leaned back in his leather chair. "No traces of a Jun?"
"No sir. I cannot find anybody with that name that Jan Di has stayed in contact with."
WooBin frowned. He didn't like that.
"Sir!" The techie girl rushed in.
Woobin's head shot upward at the sudden intrusion.
"Rae Na's name was just flagged." Her cheeks heated up as she connected eyes with the other tech in the room.
"In accordance too?"
"Hospitals."
Woobin nodded slowly. "Someone else is trying to find out about Rae Na's birth parents." His fingers drummed against the cherry wooden desk in front of him. His brown orbs glared at the screen in front of him. "Either Jan Di is looking for the girl's real parents . . . or Hey Su has decided to find her daughter."
"Sir, I've been watching Hye Su like you asked." The techie girl pushed up her glasses and sent another fleeting glance at the techie guy standing off to the side. "She has not done anything but shop lately. An entire wardrobe change."
Woo Bun nodded. "I want to know who is searching for Rae Na. I also want to know what clothes she is buying . . . and why." He shook his head and ran his fingers through the inky brown locks. "If she is changing her style to get back in Junpyo's life I want to know before she does."
The techie girl nodded. "The IP address is bouncing off of different cell towers in different countries. I've already written a program to try and eliminate the false towers." A blushed marred her cheeks at the feel of the other tech's eyes on her.
"Good job Tia."
She nodded, a soft smile etched on her lips. "And as for Hye Su's clothes selection . . . They seem to be a bit more business woman like. Not as much party-girl as she use to go for."
Woobin nodded. "Okay, keep an eye on her, and let me know what your program reveals."
Tia bowed before turning and leaving the office she had once barged into.
Woo Bin chuckled and rolled his eyes. "You should ask her out before the guy on floor 3A does."
The other waved him off. "What did you need me to do?"
"Avoiding eye contact and changing the subject." Woobin smirked. "I thought we had a talk about this Jay."
Jay snorted and pushed at the thin black bar that connected his glasses together over his nose. "This wasn't about me."
"The guy in 3A Jay. 3A." Woo Bin goaded softly. His dark brown eyes sparkled gleefully.
Jay rolled his eyes.
"Keep looking for this Jun character. If nothing turns up, then find someone to tail her."
Jay nodded as he jotted down a few notes on his pocket sized steno pad.
"I want to know who this guy is before Pyo finds out." he heaved a small sigh and ran his fingers through his thick hair. "Pyo will freak out."
Jay nodded. "Yes sir, I understand."
He smirked and twisted back and forth in his chair ever so slightly. "Work with Tia on a program to eliminate possible in the connection of who Rae Na's birth parents are."
Jay froze mid-nod and looked up to glare at his old friend. "Not necessary sir."
"Two heads are better than one." Woo Bin eyed his friend. "And I don't remember posing it as a question." He heaved a sigh and leaned forward. "We need to figure out of this is his daughter or not. If not, then Jun Pyo needs to be looking else where and not forming communications with Jan Di."
Jay nodded. "Yes sir."
Woo Bin smiled. "Thank you."
Jay bowed lightly before turning to leave. He paused at the door. "Does the guy in 3A really want to date Tia?" A light blush stained his cheeks.
Woo Bin smirked wickedly as he shrugged.
Jay pouted before leaving, the sound of Woo Bin chuckling filtered through his ears as he shut the door behind him.
/*\ Akira /*\
Friday 12:05:45 PM
Akira snickered as she typed on the computer. Sorry techie . . . you've got a long way before you can out-smart me. She smiled brightly as the files were unlocked and her location lost once more.
Like someone could actually track her down?
As if.
She wasn't on the banned list of hackers for no reason. It took not only great skill, but a great recommendation too! Of which she had both.
Her eyes gleamed as the light bounced off of her computer screen. Akira smirked as she zoomed through the files. Her latest program sifting through quicker than any firewall database would recognize.
Yeah, and the government wanted to ban her? They should be using her.
Four red flags popped up on her second screen before they began to download on her third screen.
Beep. Beep.
Akira growled. The little twerp is beginning to become a nuisance. Her fingers flew across the key board as she began to write another program rerouting her original objective through Hong Kong, Quebec, and Timbuktu.
She grinned. If the little techie wanted to play . . . far be it from her to keep her from it. Akira grinned as her computer beeped once more, letting her know the third party connection had once again been lost in traffic. Little girl, little girl - you're not ready for the big girl's club.
Another red flag went up.
Akira's eyes narrowed.
Just how many children were given up for anonymous adoption?
Her lips pursed as the files downloaded. Once finished, Akira cut connection all together and waited.
Beep. Beep.
Akira smirked. Little techie still wants to play? She stretched her finger. They itched to fly across the keyboard in tandem. She waited. The techie had spunk, might as well make it interesting for the both.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Akira smirked. Close enough. Her fingers pressed against the keys as she began one of her favorite programs. it held a hidden Trojan virus. It was a beauty. It destroyed the system from the inside out. It took for ever to locate and almost impossible to destroy without loosing valuable information in the process. Not only that, but for every gig it destroyed in their computer - the info was downloaded to her computer.
It really was the perfect program. Really.
Akira sighed as she typed a few buttons, setting up the little video of a guy falling off a cliff. It was once of her signatures. Every time some tried to hack into her computer, before they realized she had all of their info because of their hack, she would prepare the viedo and send it to them before cutting their connection.
Her lips pursed as she leaned back in the swivel chair she currently occupied. Akira still had three hospitals to gather files from. A smirk formed on her lips. And now a certain little techie wouldn't be an issue.
She sipped at her chai tea before rolling closer the the desk in front of her. Her eyes flickered back and forth between the six computer screen monitors she had in front of her. Three on the table and three of the wall. Four hard-drives with 2 back ups each. on the table next to her rested three computers. Those three were special, they were used for her programs.
Back to work.
.!. Ji Hoo .!.
Friday 09:26:13 PM
"Have you talked to Umma, hyung?" Jae Hoo questioned softly while rubbing his eyes. He needed to stay awake. At least long enough to here the answer.
Ji Hoo held back a grimace and closed his eyes momentarily. "No JaeHoo. I haven't."
A pout marred the younger's features. "Okay, hyung."
He smiled at the brave boy and ruffled his hair. "Do you have your stuffed owl?"
"His name is Eli!"
Ji Hoo arched a brow and glanced at the boy as they walked towards JaeHoo's bedroom. "Why Eli?" He questioned, pronouncing the English name with ease.
"It means ascending." He made a small *hoo hoo* sound as the stuffed owl took flight with the help of Jae Hoo's hand.
Ji Hoo smiled and nodded. "That is a great name."
The younger beamed brightly.
He smiled at the younger boy's current obsession with owls. It was adorable. Ji Hoo grunted as he lifted the boy up onto the bed. "Alright, it's time for bed."
Jae Hoo nodded.
"If you need anything the yell." Ji Hoo reminded the younger as he did every night. He tucked Jae Hoo under the covers and kissed his forehead. "Hyung is going to be in his office working. Okay?"
Jae Hoo nodded and yawned once more. "Okay hyung." He mumbled as he rolled onto his side and let his eyes fall shut.
JI Hoo heaved a sigh and turned out the light, the little nightlight came to life instantly as darkness flooded the room. He moved quietly toward his office.
~!~ Jan Di ~!~
Friday: 03:35:15 PM
Jan Di smiled sweetly at her daughter through the rear-view mirror. "What are we doing for dinner tonight Sweetie?"
Rae Na's lips pursed in thought. "Kimbap?" Her head tilted to the side. "Spicy Kimchi?"
Jan Di smirked. "Chose one twerp."
Rae Na giggled. "Spicy Kimchi!"
Jan Di smiled. "Alright."
"Are you off tomorrow, mommy?"
The elder melted. Every time the younger reduced to calling her mommy . . . her insides turned to putty. A secret she would never tell the younger - Rae Na would use it against her to buy a puppy. It didn't help she was already caving - those puppy eyes were going to be her death. "Yes baby, just me and you on saturday."
Rae Na smiled and clapped her hands. "Can we go out to eat - at the place with the fish? Oh!" Her eyes widened, her chest puffed, and her hand flailed in the air. "Can we go to the zoo after? Can we? Can we?"
Jan Di chuckled. "Breath sweetie pie."
Rae Na breathed in and out dramatically - for added affect. "Can we?"
Jan Di shook her head. Those damn puppy eyes were going to kill her. "We shall see."
"Can Jae Hoo come too? and Jae Na. Maybe Sun Ah too?" Rae Na rambled cutely.
"I don't see why not sweetie." Jan Di smile.d "If we go." They were going. Her shoulders deflated. Who gave you those puppy eyes?
"Okay mommy." The little girl replied easily.
The elder shook her head softly. Her daughter was simply an enigma. That stims from you not knowing her past. Her shoulders sagged softly. I wish I knew who your father was . . . I really do honey.