Agent 205

𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 15

He bought me some noodles from the day and night open convenience store which was just a few steps away.

I ate up and it's the first time I've eaten it. It felt new to slurp some noodles. Unlike the gooey meals we had back at the training compound.

It was actually pretty good. I think I would buy this a lot.

Soon he started asking me questions. And I answered fakely. He believed. I know he would. Since I had like a thousand classes for psychology and deceit.

It actually makes me feel much better to know that I am a lot more above the people here. I am starting to like it here.

My turn came to ask. I inquired why he was still here at the late hour. He said he was trying to work on something.

I shut my trap and watched him spew out all the words out. He told me he was researching on people and how some are better than others.

He wanted to create a world where we all are equal somehow. As I lend my ears to his dreams, I realize that it's just like how the people at the training place want us to be.

I listened more to him. Knowing he might have answers to stuff I'm curious about.

Though his goals are like that, he doesn't seem like the mad scientists I saw at the labs once. He seems like Doctor Jung, just younger.

Still I refuse to let my guard down. I didn't come here to make friends anyway. I'm only here to, to.

I take a sigh. Somehow I actually don't know what I want to do or what I need to do. I feel lost. Now that I'm here, I feel like I've lost my sense of direction. That I'm just going where life's wind whisps me to. I bow my head as I sigh again.

After a few more words.He checks if I'm still listening to him and to his stories. I just say that I'm a bit sleepy. He replies that he understands. He left me after that.

I take the time to go outside and look at the semi dark streets. Occasionally, some vehicles pass. As the sun slowly warms up all the cold concrete roads.

The scenery here is different from where I came from. Cracked asphalt roads patched up from time to time. And some street lights that flicker.

I go inside after that to see how Lily is doing. I see Doctor Go look after her well too. I read from the sign outside that he's a pediatrecian. Or someone who specializes on the health of children.

I ask him when Lily can go out as I stand at the doorway.

He crosses his arms and walks toward me to answer me. He replied that she should be feeling better after a few days. She can go later with some medication.

I ask him how much I should pay him. He just smiles and jokes me saying, I reckon that throw was more than enough, but I think I would charge you ₩120,000 for that.

I get a little set back from the price. In my week stay here I've only gained like a few Won. But I hope I have enough money in those cards I have.

I tell him I'd be back. That I didn't have my wallet since I rushed to get Lily consulted.

He then proceeds to ask me if he can go with me. He explains further that he likes morning jogs near the sea.

I got a little set back from the request, but I guess I could just ditch him somewhere. It's not like I'll have to point him at where I really live. Or maybe he'd be interested in the services my other roomates offer. No, at this point I'm over thinking too much.

"Well?"

I nod and then we left. He locked the doors to ensure Lily was safe. I look around and adjust my cap to make sure the cameras don't get me.

We walk on, silent as we trod. It was awkward. But it's better than me saying anything unnecessary.

Soon he initiated the conversation again. Just like how I hoped it to go.

He couldn't help but ask about Lily. It's obvious that I look nothing alike to her.

"So is she yours?"

"Yeah. Just looks like her father. A hundred percent."

"Oh I see. I'm sorry to ask this but, where is he?"

I got startled at the question.

I wasn't prepared for this. Not at all. I know how they all make kids and that stuff but what in the world?

I paused for a moment.

"He's not in the picture anymore."

My words were blunt. And I hope it would settle it all.

"It's alright. You'll do great in raising her." He smiled.

Somehow, that sparked something in me. I never thought of myself as a parent yet. Neither did I think Lily would consider me her mom, but, I guess she's mine now.

I smiled back and we went on for a long time.

The horizon was looking bright. It greeted us with pops of pink and all sorts of colors. It was a good view.

Walking beside someone now actually feels better than me just running to and fro without a smile and company.

Maybe we could walk here together now.

"Where do you usually walk in the morning?" I ask him.

"Actually, I don't. I just wanted to make sure you got home safe... I promise I trusted that you'd pay!" He said in honesty.

"Oh... I see."

It was then again awkward.

Why do men look at women like we're so weak we can't protect ourselves?

"Did you forget the way I threw you down?" I sarcasticly ask.

"No." He laughs.

"And I don't want to know it again".

I giggle. We soon arrive at where the shops line up. I tell him to wait there as I grab my purse.