Chapter forty nine
Song recommendation : shut down by blackpink .
Hiking
The whole journey had been everything if not awkward and boring and infact ass itchy .
Emily stared at each one of them , wondering what could be going in their coconut heads .
Especially this someone that was sitting beside her clinging to her arms . She so badly wanted to yank her arms away but couldn't not when they had just resolved a misunderstanding . A misunderstanding? Of course Emily hugged Nancy back and said that she was sorry for doubting her .
When in reality,she couldn't bring herself to be sorry . Something was telling her that Nancy is much more that the cute bubbly girl she let on to them .
But why rush ? She's gonna show her true colors no matter what , she just could only hope that the time isn't too long.
She could clearly see it in everybody's face , their resolve was softening and they were even slightly blaming themselves for doubting her
But one thing was crystal clear to her , she should very careful around Nancy . Very .
They arrived at the Villa , it was a typical Korean traditional house and she couldn't wait to check it out . To see for herself all the things she's been admiring in the movies .
She was already listing what she would do while she was here , it wouldn't be like the trip to Paris when they had to leave so abruptly and she wasn't able to make her wish come true
They stopped in front of the house and knocked .
They had walked all the way from the bus station because cars wasn't allow in the area.
If Emily wasn't as tired as she was now , she would be amazed and happy to see the nature.
The flower grew in a wild manner and we're so beautiful , the sculptures were funny and the inscriptions everywhere made her excited . She couldn't wait to check it out . She mentally made a note to check the blue flower that looked unique and rare .
This place was so beautiful and nature blessed .
A woman in her late forties or early fifties who was using a walking stick came to welcome them . She was speaking what Emily assumed her version of English and Micheal was the only one who understands what she was saying .
Emily was shocked when Micheal begin to speak Cantonese and the woman's face lit up , glad that she won't lose her remaining teeth to English speaking .
At last after some sentence the woman led them inside and Emily was suprised .
It was just like the ones in the movie . She led them each to a different rooms .
Yes they each have a different room . And Emily couldn't be more glad . The woman told Micheal that the food was served on the table that she'll come thrice in a day only to serve them food .
They could do has they wish . She smiled at them all and went out.
"What was that about?? " Samuel stood in front of his room as everyone else with his arms folded .
"She said that she'll only be here trice a day and that we could whatever we want . So yeah , I'll be in my room doing exactly what mom want us to do . " Micheal said and turned to enter his room . Hitting his head on the door frame twice , before realizing that he was supposed to bend a little .
He glared at Samuel before retreating to his room . Samuel and Gabriel did the same and Emily and the others weren't an exception either.
Emily got to her room and sat down on the wooden floor looking around the room that looked like it was built out of woods and planks only . There's no bed .
Now that wouldn't be so great . How did they expect her to our sleep on the blanket folded on the floor.
The room had little to no accessories . Only a wooden stool and the mirror .
Emily sighed and got rid of her clothes , planning to take a warm shower . She came out frustrated for a second , how could there be no hot water ??
Alicia had indeed led them here to rest , Emily thought sarcastically .
She had no option but to take a cold bath , getting into her clothes as soon as she was out of the bathroom .
Checking the wall clock that was tick tocking above the wall , she saw that there is still time for her to explore the area before the day gets dark .
She stood up elated to be able to feed her curious mind , wearing a leather pants for the fear of thorns and insect and threw on a large cotton shirt that she had gotten at Target last year . Lastly a straw hat and gloves .
No taking chances .
She got to the hallway and saw it deserted . Why was no one there??
A little space which she assumed was the living room or probably a dining room . She saw a mini table that was covered with something similar to an umbrella indicating that there was food or something .
Emily entered to check it out and as she neared it , she was rewarded with the scent of spices and delicious stuff
She opened the umbrella like whatever and grinned at the feast that laid there . She saw different sorts of food and soup .
They were really getting the Korea treatment . Assortment of food on a meal .
She sat down and wobbled down some food before getting ready for the walk . But it was unfortunate that she couldn't take the walk as the sky was getting dark . The sun was westering
"Tomorrow it is then. . " She stood up and went to her room to manage the blanket for a bed .
She was almost sure that she wouldn't get a good night sleep .
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The chirping of the birds and Ray of light illuminating the room woke her up .
She yawned and stretched before getting up . She had surprisingly slept well . She admire her nest of a hair in the mirror ,she looked like a zombie with that hair of hers .
She chuckled and went to the bathroom whistling and getting ready for today's adventure .
She came out of the room after doing all her daily needful , she padded softly on the wooden floor . She got to the hallway and yet again it was kinda deserted .
But a quick peek at the dining room revealed that the food was already there .
Emily's face lit up when a naughty idea popped into her head . She grinned wickedly and went into the kitchen to get some stainless steel plate and spoon .
Why have a kitchen if it wouldn't be used?? But at least it'll serve her purpose . She stood in the middle of the hallway and laughed . She hit the spoon on the plate producing a high pitched disturbing noise .
"Wake up !! Wake up you sleepy asses . Let's go!! " She yelled .
"Wake up !! Wake up!! Wake up !! " She sing song while still banging the plate and spoon .
"Let's have some peace will you ?? It's too early for this . " A husky voice said from behind .
The husky voice which belonged to no one but Micheal said , making Emily turn her head .
He eyes were droopy and he had dark circles under them . A slight stubble was on his jaw making him look different and much more handsome .
"What?? " Micheal raises his brow . A habit of his when he's curious about the answer to a question or an action .
"You have drool on your face . All the way to your neck . " Said Emily with a serious face pointing all over her own face .
"Do..dro..drool.?? " He rubbed his hand to his face and entered his room hastily .
"Yoouu!!! " He shouted from the room , Emily laughed so hard that her stomach hurts .
"Take a bath mister . Let's meet here thirty minutes later . " She called out to him .
Samuel and the others came out of their room ,looking annoyed making Emily laugh some more .
After Emily had made sure that they all were ready for the ' adventure ' as she called it . The stood outside of the house waiting for her to come out .
"Are you guys ready ?? " She smiled widely at them . Nancy was the only one who smiled back .
"Hey you guys should stop giving me that face . What were you going to do throughout your stay here ?? Spend it sleeping? Of course I can't allow that . " She rolled her eyes and adjusted her straw hat .
The sun was up high in the sky ,sitting majestically and spreading it golden wing around the entire universe .
The place was much more surreal , during the daylight . The sorts of flowers and trees . The breeze blew gently making the leave dance simultaneously and the butterflies flew around in the meadow .
"Where are we going now miss ?? " Micheal questioned Emily . Looking at her mouth , daring her to say just one silly or wrong answer .
"Yeah . We're going to hike . All the way down here . I've packed some water and a few drink that we might need . Aren't I clever ?? Killing two birds with a stone? " She spoke rhetorically .
She showed them a map and layout of the village and pointed to the mountain where she had intended for them..
"Hi ..hi what ?? " Mera spat out .
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"Are you sure we're going the right way ?? " Samuel spoke for the first time since they've embarked on the journey of what seems like a no return .
They've passed the dense trees and the a stream as shown in the map , but they couldn't even see the mountain and they were getting tired . The hot sun wasn't making it better either .
They were sweating and thank God for the nylon blouse and straw hat that Emily wore . She was the only one that was in a better condition than the rest of them .
"How could you dress appropriately and wouldn't even inform us when you were the one that indeed on taking us through the hell hole . " Gabriel said mopping his sweaty forehead with the tip of his shirt .
"You guys were supposed to know . Didn't I tell you what we came to do ? To breathe in fresh air . To have an adventure . " She panted and rested her back against a tree .
"I suggest we all take a rest " Nancy suggested and the rest nodded . They put down their bags which of course Emily had made them carry ' in case ' of emergency as she claimed .
And sat down breathing heavily . The shade from a large tree was protecting them from the harsh rays of the afternoon sun in its peak .
They sure was going to get some tan on their skin after this ' Adventure '
Emily opened her bag and brought out a water bottle . She drank a little from the bottle , before covering it and placing it safe back in her bag .
She removed her hat and sighed . She now beginning to regret her decision . She gaze up to the tree and squinted .
"Found it . " She grinned and pointed somewhere .
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