Two weeks had passed and each moment became slow progress for Valerie’s wounds. In a good way, she felt and was very content being visited by Bryan, who always brings her favorite snacks and showing her recent updates on the case they’ve filed. The doctors had confirmed every test results turned out to be perfectly normal and Valerie can simply be discharged at any time. Although, she was given advice not to chase and fight off criminals right away. Certainly, Bryan already knew this and will make sure Valerie does not take things into drastic measures.
As they waited at the Incheon International airport, Sally and Ava had arrived with huge grins on their faces when they approached them. Valerie looked at them in awe as they all hugged each other and squealed in delight.
“Yay! I can’t believe you are all here!!” She exclaimed.
“Girl, I know right! It’s been three months and we’ve been so busy with our work,” Sally agreed exasperatedly.
“I wasn’t able to contact you because of the new clothing product line we had to present,” Ava gritted her teeth bizarrely and continued on. “It wasn’t pretty at all. One of the models literally barfed backstage.”
“It’s fine. I miss you, guys,” Valerie shrugged with a hand gesture and smiled.
“How’s my lovely babe?” Bryan asked coolly as he opened his arms out until Ava ran up to him, burying her face in his chest. He kissed her head and swayed back and forth without letting go. “I miss you so much.”
“I miss you more!” Ava pouted and giggled.
“So shall we head on?” Sally asked in astonishment.
“Hmm,” Valerie hummed in response when they all turned around to walk straight to the entrances.
Once they settled down in their apartment, the two girls were taking an admiring glance at the aesthetic designs they have created.
“You definitely have some remarkable taste here,” Ava said impressively.
“The lighting and the Mediterranean style are so uplifting. I love it,” Sally was amazed as her mouth agape.
“A little techy as well,” Ava nodded in agreement.
“That’s because we combine our stuff here and we’re glad you guys love it,” Bryan wrapped an arm around her waist and pecked her on the cheek.
Valerie went towards the drawers as she quickly locked it with the mini silver key and kept it inside her pockets. She signaled Bryan in confirmation for thumbs up, which he wiggled his eyebrows as a way to respond secretly.
In the warmest evening, they cooked dinner at the kitchen where they ate Korean Sticky Chicken, alongside Japchae Fry noodles and different beverages.
“What have you guys been doing for these past few months? Anything new?” Ava peered in excitedly.
Valerie replied with a smile as she was spinning the noodle with her fork. “Yup. We went to Aqua Planet 63, Figure one, and museums.”
“Not that, Val. I mean, pretty much we already saw your photos on Instagram. I’m talking about meeting new people and more specifically towards, you know… boyfriend?” Ava poked lightly at her shoulder.
“Not really. I was pretty much working on a personal project for my portfolio,” Valerie scoffed and laughed.
“That’s a lie! I remember you told me that Jimin bumped into you and saved you from being harassed by some pervert in the bar,” Sally mentioned, pointing her fork towards her.
Valerie facepalmed and hid her face awkwardly, which Bryan and Ava became surprised.
“Oh my gosh! Really? Is that true? The Business Ceo of Fairview Park Corporations?! The handsome prince?” Ava gasped in shock.
“Ahem…” Bryan cleared his throat and narrowed his eyes in annoyance.
“Sorry, babe. But seriously, Val. You’ve encountered the Park Jimin for the first time! How cool is that?! He’s one of the richest men in business,” Ava emphasized clearly.
“Well, he’s engaged to his fiance, so you can’t expect me and him being together,” Valerie explained as she rolled her eyes.
“However, we cannot deny the fact that you were saved by him. Anyway, what else happened?” Ava asked further eagerly.
Valerie paused for a moment and giggled nervously until Bryan saw this and stepped in, clearing his throat again gaily. “We went sightseeing and attended the concert.”
“Oh! Which artist or group? Oneus, G-Dragon, IU?” Sally brought up in a thrilling tone of her voice.
Bryan responded and answered her question, whereas Ava was listening to him talk, except for Valerie. She was looking down on her plate, then onto her friends smiling and laughing with one another.
“They can’t know what Bryan and I are working on. It’s not the right time and I don’t want them to get involved in our situation or else, things will turn out worse for them," Valerie thought worriedly in her mind.
She silently took a glass of wine and drank before gulping the contents on her throat. Then, she threw a little smile at them as she listened to them engaged in their conversation at the same time talking about car brands and fashion trends where Sally and Ava have both in common.
Even though Valerie's focus is off somewhere else.
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