The Perfect Strangers

Cont. My 1% Chance

***His POV; It was nearly lunchtime and still no signs of Zee. I decided to go inside COEX thinking that she may be inside and wandering around. “If I were her where would I go?” I passed by the coffee shop where we almost met but she was not there. Then I saw the barista again and he said that the girl I was looking for hasn't passed by the café. I glanced at my watch again and it’s past 12 noon and I need to go back to the studio to rehearse with the boys. I left COEX with a hope that she will see and read the notes I left for her.

***Her POV; I woke up at lunchtime and heard oppa preparing our food. I went out and greeted him;

Me: Mmmmmmm… our lunch smells yummy. Did you cook?

Baekhyun: Yes. How are you?

Me: A little better.

Baekhyun: How’s your headache?

Me: My headache is gone. Thanks to you oppa.

Baekhyun: You almost gave a heart attack.

Me: I’m sorry oppa. Your eyes are puffy. Did you cry?

Baekhyun: Yes! Because I was damned worried about you Zenaida! You were crying, vomiting and shouting because of pain. I wanted to rush you to the hospital but you’re saying it will go away after drinking your medication.

Me: I’m sorry oppa.

Baekhyun: When did you start experiencing headaches again?

Me: Last month.

Baekhyun: How? Did you bumped your head or what?

Me: No. I don’t know when exactly did it start but the first pain was not too severe then from time to time I used to have severe headaches.

Baekhyun: Did you see a doctor?

Me: I haven't but I have arranged an appointment to meet him when I come back.

Baekhyun: Please do that Zee. I am worried about you.

Me: Don’t worry oppa I’m okay. Please don’t get mad anymore. ~hugging Baekhyun~ Please. Pleaseeee…

Baekhyun: Fine fine fine! But you have to keep your promise, okay?

Me: Yes sir! Can we eat? I’m sooooooo hungry.

Baekhyun: Okay. Eat a lot.

Me: Thank you. Mmmmmmm… oppa, I want to visit and dine at Viva Polo.

Baekhyun: Do you want me to accompany you?

Me: No! No! No! I must go there alone. I wanted to wear my green floral dress too. I want to see and meet my mother in law. ~smiles~

Baekhyun: What???!!

Me: Nothing.

Baekhyun: I’ll drop you off at the restaurant. You can find your way home right?

Me: Yes! But will drop by Namsan tonight.

Baekhyun: Why?

Me: Nothing. I could just feel my date is waiting for me at Namsan.

Baekhyun: Who?

Me: Yah oppa! Who else could that be? Of course it's CY.

Baekhyun: What makes you sure he'll be there?

Me: Because I prayed for it last night.

Baekhyun: May your prayers be heard and granted my dear sister.

Me: Amen.

I can see that oppa is worried about me. But I am scared too and I can’t let them know and see that. I finished eating lunch with oppa and prepares to meet Chanyeol’s mom. “I hope her sister is there too. I hope they are nice.” ~smiles~ After an hour I heard Baekhyun oppa talking to someone on the phone informing him that he’ll be late on today's rehearsal and asking the other person to accompany me for today. “I worry him too much. I think I have to assure him that I can manage today.”

Me: Oppa!

Baekhyun: Yes?

Me: Mmm… you don’t have to worry about me today. I’ll just visit Viva Polo then go to COEX again and….

Baekhyun: And what??

Me: I wanted to visit Namsan Tower.

Baekhyun: Let’s meet there.

Me: What time?

Baekhyun: 6 in the evening?

Me: Oh I told you I can’t meet you oppa.

Baekhyun: Why?

Me: I am meeting CY tonight. ~smiles~

Baekhyun: How?

Me: I don’t know but I’m sure we’ll meet tonight.

Baekhyun: Okay! Anyways, there's a person who will wait for you outside the restaurant.

Me: Your manager?? Woo Jin oppa???? ~smiling~

Baekhyun: NO! Yahhhhhh!!!

Me: I was just asking. ~laughing~

Baekhyun: I thought you liked Chanyeol?

Me: Yes! A loooooooootttttt actually. ~smiles~

Baekhyun: Then stop asking about Woo Jin hyung.

Me: Yeah yeah yeah minsan lang naman eh.

Baekhyun: What are you saying?

Me: Nothing.

***His POV; I was at the studio rehearsing with the rest of the members as I sing, dance, laugh, smile and etc. my mind was still thinking and hoping if she ever saw the notes. “Should I try to have them printed on papers and have them distributed on the streets so she could see them?” ~Argh! I’m going crazy over this finding someone again thing~ We are sitting on the floor when I noticed that Baekhyun was not around. I asked them if he called someone up to to inform so we’ll not worry about him.

Me: Suho hyung, do you know where he is?

Suho: Who?

Me: Baekhyun.

Suho: Oh he called. He’ll be late because he needed to attend to his friend this morning.

Me: Oh okay.

Right after I asked Suho hyung, I saw Baekhyun entering the studio wearing a worried face. I walked towards him and asked;

Me: Are you okay?

Baekhyun: Oh.. ah… uhm.. yeah yeah yeah I’m okay.

Me: Are you sure?

Baekhyun: Yes. ~smile~

I knew something isn’t right with him. For the past years that I have known him we knew that he’s coming because we could already hear his voice laughing, calling names or even singing in a funny tone. That’s who Baekhyun is to us but now he seems kinda different. “I hope he’s okay.”

***Her POV; I arrived at Viva Polo Restaurant ing Myeongil area. As I climb the stairs I could feel my excitement especially while seeing all those photos of Chanyeol as I approached the top. I was at the entrance and my heart is beating fast. I did my inhale and exhale routine. The song that was playing is Fall On Me by Andrea Bocelli feat. Matteo Bocelli. “I am finally meeting my mother-in-law.” ~smiled and excited~ I entered the restaurant and it feels like I am entering Chanyeol's world. Everything inside was about him and the other members too. From the entrance I saw the whole restaurant wall with lots of Chanyeol and EXO photos, notes, dolls, posters, fan art and etc. from fans. A few items that the fans left for CY and many more. I was slowly walking and trying to look at the photos and read a few notes. “Woah! This is interesting.” As I turned my back to look for the best spot to seat. “Where does he usually seats if he visits the store? Hmmmm…..” I chose the table facing and beside the window because I plan to sketch this place from where I was sitting and it has a big poster of CY and a few message graffiti on the walls from the boys. On the couch was a few large sizes of stuffed toys and I put them on the couch with me and took a photo. I asked one of the staff and placed my orders. I will have pizza and pasta for today. After 5-10 minutes of waiting, my food has arrived and it was soooo delicious. I was sketching when I saw Mrs. Park entered the door and few minutes later Yoora eonni followed. “OMG!!! My heart stopped for a few seconds and I was just staring at them. They greeted everyone good afternoon. And i feel lucky. Thank you Lord. I could ask them for a selfie later. Something I can brag to Baekhyun oppa and to other friends back home.” ~smiling happily~ “Eh yung pamilya talaga sila ng magaganda at gwapo diba. Nakaka-insecure ng madami mga 120.” ~laughs~ I couldn’t swallow my food properly because of excitement. I finished my sketch before I left then decided to make a note for CY.

CY,

How are you?

I am finally in Korea. I visited your mom’s restaurant today and oh my gosh you’re sister is also here. I am happy to see them. I heard too much good news about you. I am happy and proud of what you have become. It’s good to see you happy. I hope to see you before I leave.

Zee

I left a note on the wall before I approached his mom and sister.

Me: Excuse me.

Mom: Yes?

Me: Can I have a selfie with you…. and… her??

Mom and Yoora: Oh sure sure. ~smiles~

I took out my mobile phone when Yoora eonni called one of their staff to take a photo of us.

Yoora: Minie, can you please take a photo of us?

Minnie: Yes!

Yoora: ~handing my mobile phone to The staff~ thank you.

Me: Is it okay?

Mom: Yes.

Minnie: ~started counting~ 1 2 3 ~click, looks at the photo~ one more smile beautifully ladies 1 2 3 ~click. Handing me my mobile phone~

Me: Thank you so much

Yoora: Can we take one more on my Phone for souvenir?

Me: With me eonni?

Mom: Yes.

Me: ~naramdaman ba nilang kinikilig ako?~ Oh

Yoora: 1 2 3 ~click~ wow beautiful.

Mom: What’s your name?

Me: My name is Zee.

Mom: Wow. You have a beautiful name.

Me: Thank you.

Yoora: Do you have a boyfriend?

Me: Oh. None.

Yoora: Excellent!

Me: Sorry???

Mom: Are you a fan of EXO also?

Me: Yes! ~high pitched with 3 million na energy~

Mom and Yoora: That’s nice.

Mom: How long will you stay here?

Me: I’m staying for a week.

Yoora: Where you able to visit places in Seoul?

Me: Yes but not all.

Yoora: I hope you can stay a little longer.

Me: I hope so but I have to go back to Manila for work and school.

Mom: What’s your profession?

Me: I am a flight attendant.

Mom: You said you were studying?

Me: Yes.

Mom: What course are you taking up?

Me: I had my degree in tourism years ago and I am a graduating law student this coming October. That will only happen if I pass my classes.

Yoora: Wow! I’m pretty sure you’ll pass and be the best lawyer in town.

Me: Thank you so much eonni. Mmmmm… sorry eommonim and eonni I have to go. I have to meet a friend. But it was nice having a small conversation with you.

Yoora: Me too. I enjoyed talking to you. And I hope to have more chit chat sessions with you too.

Mom: Thank you for visiting our restaurant. I will pray for you to pass your law course. I am pretty sure that you will be a great lawyer.

Me: Thank you.

Mom: Can I hug you?

Me: Me? ~hindi makapaniwala~

Mom: Yes. Please?

I gave his mom and sister a warm hug. I had fun talking to them earlier. “Where they always that welcoming to everyone? I feel like they knew me but how?” I met Woo Jin oppa and he’s my chaperone for today. “I knew it was you. ~he smiled~ Baekhyun oppa will never send someone he can't trust as my chaperone.” Then I told Woo Jin oppa that our next destination was at COEX because I wanted to go back to the library and of course will try to check if CY was at the coffee shop. “Please Lord.”

***His POV; we took a break on our rehearsal. Again I checked on my mobile phone and saw messages from my manager that people are trying to continuously sharing them on sns. “I hope she can read any of those. I need to think hard about what place would she love to visit.” Then I received a message from my mom asking me to drop by the restaurant before the close. When I heard my sister shouted “She’s way more beautiful in person than the photos you showed us.” ~laughs~ I immediately stood up when I heard her say that.

Me: Mom, can you please pass the phone to noona.

Mom: Okay! ~gave the phone to Yoora~

Me: What did you just said?

Yoora: I said she’s beautiful in person.

Me: She visited the restaurant today?

Yoora: Yeah. We also had a conversation with her. She’s fun to talk with. ~puts the phone on speaker~

Mom: and she’s intelligent.

Me: Woooaaahhhh. You ladies are trying to put an act huh.

Yoora: What?

Mom: Do you really don’t believe us?

Yoora: You thought we’ll conned you?

Me: Yeah. Because ever since I told you about her you were always saying the same thing.

Yoora: ~sent a photo~ Check your inbox.

My sister sent me a picture and when I clicked it, I went speechless.

Mom: Are you still there?

Me: Yes!

Yoora: Mmmmm.. so who’s conning someone?

Me: Mom can you check on the CCTV I want to see them later.

Mom: Okay! Drop by the restaurant okay. Bring the boys with you. I miss them.

Me: Yes I will.

Mom: Okay. Take care. See you.

Me: Bye.

I invited the boys to the restaurant after rehearsals and they all are excited to come. But I was left wondering what food she ate? Where did she sit? “Ahhhh Zee.”