Through the car window, I watch the world passing by me in a blur as I'm slowly getting lost in my thoughts. Master Jin asked me out for lunch earlier today so that's why we're currently in a car. Both of us are sitting in the backseat while the driver is taking us to the restaurant.
I can't believe a week has already passed since Kai has left for Beijing. So much has happened in the Dante estate after our return. Master Tae Ho has been banned from leaving his apartment, so I don't have to worry about running into him. The President had him locked up inside his apartment as his punishment for conniving with Federico to steal the gold.
Although I've heard from Master Jin that most of the stolen gold has been recovered.
Federico has been sent to the Alfonsos. He may already be dead by now because I don't think Sergio will let him live after he has betrayed him.
Peter and Doctor Han have been thrown into the underground cell to serve their punishment. The President was so disappointed when Master Jin told him that Tae Ho has been carrying out the T33 drug experiment on innocent girls with the help of Doctor Han and Peter.
I feel relieved even though there's nothing we can do to bring Mira back. These days when I think of her, I cry a lot and become so depressed. If only Mira had stayed alive a little longer, she would've been here with me to enjoy a better treatment.
Since I'm no more a maid to the Dante's, I can take care of all my friend's needs. The President has made it known to everyone that my position is just like that of a daughter of the house. Now everyone respects me and I'm doing my best to be a responsible person.
I'm deep in my thoughts when I feel Master Jin's hand on mine and I jerk a little. "What are you thinking about?" He ask.
"Oh. It's nothing." I shrug.
"Hm, are you sure?" He cock an eyebrow. "I know when you're hiding something. Did you cheated on me with someone?"
I roll my eyes at him jokingly. "How can I ever have the opportunity to cheat on you when I'm always under your watch?"
He frowns, about to say something in reply when my phone suddenly starts ringing inside my purse.
I quickly pull it out.
Few days ago Master Jin bought the Samsung phone for me so I can communicate with Paulina whenever I want to. Now I'm allowed to use a phone in the Dante Estate but I'm surprised to see an unknown number calling my line.
Only three people have my number so far; Master Jin, Kai and Paulina. So who could be calling me?
I glance roughly at Master Jin again and see him staring back at me as I swipe on the call to pick.
"Hello?" I say.
"I'm glad you picked up." The person on the other end says and it takes me only a few seconds to recognize Haru's voice. "I've been holding my breath all this time. I missed you Hana, how have you been?"
"I'm fine Haru. How did you got my number?" I ask as I shift uncomfortable in my seat.
I know it has to be Paulina who gave him the number but I just need to make it obvious that I didn't call him first so that Master Jin can hear me.
"Is that the only thing you want to know? I'm so disappointed, Hana. I thought you might've missed me like I missed-" it's the only part I hear before Master Jin snatches the phone out of my hand.
"Why are you calling another man's girlfriend?" Master Jin says into the phone.
I can't hear Haru's reply but from Master Jin's reaction, Haru must've said something sarcastic. He warns Haru not to call my number again and then he ends the call.
He pushes my phone back into my hand and rest his back against the seat.
I nod my head, waiting to be chewed on as Master Jin clears his throat. "What money was he talking about?"
"Eoh?" I raise my head.
"Is it true that you owe him money?"
I blink and shake my head. "Eoh. It's true. He must've called me because of that."
"I'm going to transfer whatever amount you owe him so that you two will have no reason to talk." He says.
I want to tease him so I ask. "Why? Are you jealous?"
Master Jin suddenly leans forward making me hold my breath. "Yes, I am a jealous and possessive boyfriend so don't even think about becoming his friend." He's staring right into my eyes. "I will never allow such, do you understand, Hana?"
I still in my position, shaking my head to show him that I understand. I'm leaning against the backseat with my heart drumming in my chest. Our faces are only a few inches away, so it's hard for me to breathe because I'm under a lot of tension.
Master Jin slowly drags his eyes down to my lips and I see him gulps. My stomach flutters. I don't know what made me close my eyes but the next thing I feel is his soft lips pressing hard on mine in a kiss.
I don't realize when my hands moves to the back of his neck, until he groans and pull me by the waist. The kiss deepen and Master Jin is kissing me so passionately.
A part of me doesn't even want the kiss to end but unfortunately, Master Jin pulls away abruptly, his breathing loud and strained as he looked away to the other side.
I've been kissed by Master Tae Ho before but that's nothing compared to what has just happened between Master Jin and I. In fact, Master Tae Ho's kiss is not even qualified as a kiss. It was more of a smooch.
My heart is still hammering in my chest and I'm trying to steady my breath. I'm trying to pull myself together and think properly.
We didn't say anything for the rest of the ride. It was uncomfortable and awkward, but I passed the time mostly by staring out the window, my head filled with different thoughts.
I wonder what could be going on in Master Jin's mind and why did he suddenly broke the kiss? Did he not liked it? Did I reacted in the wrong way?
I wish I know the answer. The curiosity is eating me up but I guess I will never find out why he did that.