Chapter 1

I gaze upon the construction site. This building will soon be the future of the entertainment industry. This 15-20 story building will be the start of my company. I look at the manager of this project of mine. "Miss Choi, everything is going as planned, at this rate the building will be done in a little more than a month." I sigh with relief knowing everything is going as planned. "Thank you manager Smith." I'm originally from Korea. My family lived in North Korea but moved to south Korea before the war. This was around when my parents were born. It’s a struggle when your family is from the North.

I admire the construction until I am pushed to the ground. I look over at who pushed me and realize it was a man. The man was sweaty and in jogging gear. "Sorry, I was on my morning jog and didn't pay attention to where I was going." He helps me up. His hands are firm. "It's alright I wasn't paying attention either." We were both at fault for not paying attention.

"The owner of this must be very wealthy. But why start a company here? The city with the most criminal activity in the USA." He questions my decision. "Well maybe I wanted to do something different and change this city around?" I said I owned this, I do but I'm trying to keep it a secret from my fans.

I am the famous Yumi Choi from Youtube. With over 100 thousand subscribers I am able to make enough money to support my family and now other families. "Wait, your the owner of this?" I could hear slight laughter come from him. "Yes I do, is there a problem?"

Over the years I have learned how to deal with haters and people who just want to use you. "No I just wasn't expecting to find you here and that it'd be a woman." People these days always think men own everything. They don't though. "Of course." I let a small sigh showing I am not surprised. "May I treat you to dinner this evening miss?"

I normally have take out. I guess it wouldn't hurt to do something different. "Sure, I don't have any plans the rest of the day." A smile comes to my face. "Ok! Meet me here at around 8 tonight!" I have never been on a real date. After he leaves so do I. I need to find a dress to wear.

After searching all evening, I find the perfect dress. Red, skinny and cute! I just had to buy it. I don't really own many clothes you would wear on dates. I call my driver over and request they drop me off a block away from the construction site. I don't want him to think I am someone of importance and marry me for money. I am not into that.

I begin my walk in heels, probably the worst idea I have ever had. Walking a block in heels is killing my feet. I sit on a bench near the construction site. A cool chill breeze causes my body to shake. “Cold night tonight.” It came from the guy who asked me here. “Yeah.” I shiver in my off the shoulder dress. He was no longer in Jogging gear, but this time in a tuxedo. He removes his jacket and wraps me in it. “Do you not check the weather when getting dressed?”

I don’t sometimes this just so happened to be one of those. “I do normally but I wanted to make sure I looked nice for tonight.” He chuckled, “darling you don’t have to look nice for me.” Heat rushed to my cheeks. “I ummm is this a first date?” I didn’t know what else to say.”do you want it to be?” he asked. I do, I really want it to be. “Sure.” I smiled. “Alright first date, what is your name?” Do I even dare tell him my real name? He could shatter my career in the future, but that's a risk I’m willing to take. “Yumi Choi.” He smirks. I just now notice he is standing in front of a really expensive car. “My name is Yumi Choi.” He shakes my hand, “nice to meet you Miss Yumi Choi.”

“What is your name?” I tilt my head with my curiosity. “It doesn’t matter who I am.” He must have trust issues. He opens the door for me, The door goes above my head and I get in. “should I be worried that you didn’t tell me who you are?” He shakes his head no. He must not want me to know since people like to use people for their money. I know that because that is why my family is broke. My mom married my father, had me and took all his money then left him.

He drives to a rather expensive restaurant, I once walked in and then had to walk out because of the price here. “Don’t you think this place is rather expensive?” I say regretting what I just said. “It's not that expensive for me. Is it for you?” “Yes” a sigh followed it. “Oh, I am paying so it doesn’t matter sweetheart.” Heat once again rushed to my cheeks. He chuckles. “Would you look at that I have already made you blush twice now. How cute!” He pinches my cheeks bringing them out. “H-hey! That hurts.” WHen he finally lets go I cup my cheeks.

He pulls my chair out for me when we arrive at the table, such a gentleman. “So you gonna at least tell me your first name, mystery date? Or am I gonna have to keep calling you mystery date?” He chuckled while I let out a small giggle. “Call me ace miss choi.” His smile warmed me. “Okay Ace.” I smiled, knowing what he wanted me to call him was good enough. “You can call me Yumi or Yui.” “I like them both, so when I can’t get your attention with one name I’ll use the other.” I fill with laughter. He smiles. I look through the menu for the cheapest thing on there, out of habit. I ended up just ordering a salad and nothing else.

“Are you sure that you want that?” I nod, hoping I don’t mess up my diet by ordering anything high in calories. “I am on a strict diet. So I try not to eat much and I don’t eat stuff high in calories although I would burn it all off at the gym.” He seemed to have a concerned look on his face. “Why do you do such a strict diet? Do you plan on becoming someone famous?” I sigh, “It's hard to be a youtuber and not look somewhat decent.” He nodded slightly in agreement but mostly not. “People like me can easily get fat and not appear to look pleasant or nice.” It happens all the time, you can’t be super fat in korea or you get criticized over everything.

“Must be hard to be fat where your from then.” I nod. “Most the time people watch out certain places if someone is fat and is there. Mainly because what the rest of the world said about us. They are nice people out there just no one notices it.” He lets out a sigh as our plates arrive. I begin to eat. So does he. By the time I finish my meal he has already paid. I finish my meal and he takes my hand walking me outside. “Let’s get you home, it’s getting late.” I return his jacket to him, “I won’t need this anymore.”

“Let me take you home Yumi.” I shake my head no, I can walk a little and then call my driver. “It’s is dangerous during this time miss choi.” I honestly could care less, I can defend myself. “I can handle things myself.” He just pissed me off. “Fine if you get hurt don’t expect me to come after you to help you.” I furiously walked a few blocks away and called my driver. As I waited I felt hands grip my waist and drag me into a dark alley.

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