Shadows of Doubt

Ji-Hyun's POV:~

"Yoon-Ah! Yoon-Ah. Wake up." I tried to wake her up, but she's such a sleepy head. Eomma gave me three days of time, but I already wasted half-day by sleeping. Oh God! I don't have much time. Actually, I only have another one and half-day left. In this mean time, I have to find out about that guy and should talk to him. By Eomma's words, I think he's a good guy. I think he will understand me. I hope so.

"Hey, You sleepy-head. Wake up, already"

"um...mmm... let me sleep for sometime...." Aish! This girl... Never mind. I think I have to do it by myself.

In Study room~

"What was his name, again? Eomma said something like Min-Seo. Is it?" Aish! I don't even know his name. Then, how can I search about him?

"Should I ask eomma? Ani. She'll tease me for sure." I'm fucked up.

"Min-Ji! Yes. This will do. Let's ask her. May be she knows." I excitedly called Min-Ji. May be she's still sleeping. Ah! she lifted the call.

On Phone~

"Yeobuseyo?" Aish, she's still sleeping. Great~

"Hey. I'm your sister. Did you remember?"

"Eh. Now\, what?"(***In sleepy voice\~***)

"I want a favor from you."

"And what's that?" She's still talking in her sleep. Will she able to understand?

"I... want... to.... know...a-"

"Stop! You are spoiling my beauty sleep. What do you want. Say it properly." Oh, she's losing her patience.

"Yeobuseyo? Ji-Hyun?"

"Eh? Ha! I want to know about him."

"Who? Him? Who is him?" She finally woke up from her sleepy mood. Just to tease me.

"Don't play with me? You know what I mean."

"Excuse me? Sorry, please elaborate. I can't understand, what you are saying?"

"That... groom."

"groom? Oh. I see. Him became groom? Whom are you referring to?" I know she's teasing me.

"My groom. Is it okay?"

"Oh, you've mentioned that before. What is it that you really want to know about him?"

"Not much. Need to know his name, and also his mobile number. Would you please, help me to get that."

"Why... Do you want?"

"Min-Ji, please help in this. I'll make sure to do something for you in return. Please~"

"Ok. Let me ask eomma. She'll give it right away."

"Ani, Wait!. don't ask her. Just you get it from somewhere else. Please~"

"Ok. Give me a minute. I'll send it to you. And don't forget about my reward. Whatever, I ask you have to accept it."

"Eh... I'll."

"Ok, bye."(cut's the call)

Finally, I'm going to get his number. I'll try my best to make him cancel this marriage.

(beep...)

Oh, I got message. May be it's Min-Ji. She's so fast and obedient. Let's see..

'What?? Who's this? New number?'

What? I got direct message from that guy.

'Hey. I'm Min-Soo. Jeon Min-Soo.' Why did he message me? From where did he get my number. May be eomma gave it to him.

'Hey.'

'I think this is awkward for you. As, I messaged you unexpectedly. May I call you?'

'Eh? Eh.' I'm still dazed. What's happening?

Call~

"Yeobuseyo?"

"Eh. Um... How... are you doing?"

"Fine. And I didn't think that would be your first question to ask me?"

"Eh? Yeah. That's... How did you get my number?"

"Of course. Ajumma gave it to me."

"Oh. ok."

"So, Are you not going to ask me anything?"

"Sorry?"

"Are you nervous or something? Ok. When are you going to come back from London?"

"Within three days..."

"Oh. It'll be great to see you here. I'll be waiting... patiently. See you soon, my soon-to-be bride."

(Cuts the call)

He has deep voice. And, what was that? At last he sounded like he was waiting for me, for ages. Aish! I got chills, just by listening to his voice. If it is like this, then, how can I meet him in person. Sheesh. I totally forgot about this. Should I call him or message him.

(beep...)

'After coming back from London. Let's talk'

'Ok.'

I think I have to go there and talk to him directly. But... something is off about him. Let's forget it.

"Yoon-Ah...."While yelling her name I went back to her.

Later, I packed my luggage. Yoon-Ah helped me to pack my other stuff. She booked my ticket to Seoul and the flight is going to take off tomorrow, exactly at 4 in the evening. Thank god, I have so much time to do other stuff. After packing, Yoon-Ah prepare food for us to eat. While eating, we spent sometime together by talking, teasing each other, and finally, we went back to sleep.

"I should say that, Min-Ji is so obedient. Till now she didn't send me his number and name. Such a great sister, I have." I talked to myself and drifted into sleep.

'Appa. Appa! Are you here?'

'Appa. Talk to me. I'm scared. It's too dark here. Where are you? Respond to me? Appa!'

I don't know what's happening. The total place is covered in darkness. I couldn't see anything. Wait. There's a campfire. I think someone might be here.

'Excuse me? Anybody there?'

No response? Let's move forward. May be I can see someone.

'Excuse me? Anybody-'

Someone is here. He's sitting in a royal chair, like a king. I can't see his face. His back is facing towards me. But, I can say, he goes to gym daily.

'Excuse me? By chance, do you know, where is this place? And, did you see my Appa?'

'Oh, you came. I was waiting... patiently. Just for you, my soon-to-be bride.'

"Ahhhh! Ha. Haa. Haa." I woke up and found that, I was in my room.

"It's a dream. But, What was that? Who's that person in my dream? And, Those words. I heard it from that guy, earlier. What..." I'm confused.

"Ugh, forget it. He's already got me on edge, and this situation is only making it worse. I'll be having nightmares for sure."

Again, I laid back and slowly drifting in to my sleep....

'my soon-to-be bride...'

Ugh, why the heck I'm remembering that guy's words? Who's he? I understood, I can't sleep now. Let me search about him. Hm... may be I should start from wikipidia, as he's famous. That's what eomma said.

"Jeon Min-Soo" Yes.

What there's no more information about  him. Just his age, his name, Occupation and his family back ground and company details! That's it. Not even his personal data is available. Let me check more... images...What? He wore mask and He doesn't follow any social media. Is he for real...

Call~

"Huh? Who called me at this time?" After seeing that, I chocked on my breath. What??

'Hey, so eager to uncover my secrets? Be patient, Jagiya...'

His voice... is deep and husky. I think, he's drunk. He is talking with a hint of menace and flirtation

'Wikipedia won't reveal my secrets. But I'll let you in on a little hint: you'll find the truth in my eyes. Come back soon, and let's play a game of discovery...' I'm shocked how did he know that, I'm searching for him?

'Good Night. Ji-Hyun-ah~'

(Cut the call....)

This is getting creepy. When I needed his number, he already had mine and messaged me first. Now, it's like he's monitoring my every move, knowing exactly, I'm searching for him. How is this possible? He's always one step ahead, as if he knows my every thought.

I think. I have to get there fast.

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