Chapter 96

“ Oh my God! Everything is still the same, nothing has changed.." Ji-a was saying while still looking out the window.

The place, truth be told, is actually a dump, the whole neighborhood is dirty and unkept. It's hard to believe here is actually part of South Korean. It's hard to imagine people living here really and very, very hard to believe that someone as beautiful and pretty as Ji-a came from here. Anyways I am glad she is mine now, she won't ever have to suffer in her life again, she won't have to live in a place like this.

“ Are you sure we are at the right place? "

I asked, of course I know we are at the right place but I just wanted to get her attention for just a minute.

“ Yeah, we will soon be there. " She replied then turned around to face me.

“ But is it really necessary to come with all the escorts? The children and people here might get scared and frightened when they see men with guns. "

She said not looking really pleased.

Yeah, did I forget to mention, accompanying us were five escort vehicles, all each containing 4 armed guards.

I am not taking any risk with Ji-a's safety this time, apart from the escorts, I had also informed the private investigator Mr Kan of my plans of going out with Ji-a, so he should get his men ready in case of any development - Byung-ho and Ji-a were not aware of this part though.

” Yeah she is right Lee Chun, I don't think bringing armed men to an orphanage home is necessary neither is it appropriate. "

Byung-ho said.

“ You two don't worry, the guards won't be coming with us into the orphanage home, they will only stand guard outside. They are only here to make sure we feel safe and have a good time inside. They ain't here for these people and the lovely orphan kids but those bad men and anyone who would cause you trouble.

But don't worry, I have instructed them not to show their guns so they don't scare the children unless they see any danger. " I said.

“ Okay. "

She simply replied and started looking out the window again..

“ What bad men? "

Byung-ho asked, looking confused. I hadn't told him yet that some men were after Ji-a.

“ Don't worry, I will tell you about that later. " I said.

” Okay. "

he muttered then faced forward....

“ Nana...stop here!..Nana! Stop the car! "

Ji-a exclaimed as we got close to a tattered shop close to the road, where a woman was selling rice cakes.

The driver stepped on the brakes and Ji-a quickly opened the door and jumped out.

“ Ji-a! "

I called loudly and quickly got out of the vehicle too.

However I became calm but surprised when I saw Ji-a in the embrace of the woman, having a closer look at her. I think she is probably in her late 40s by her looks.

” Ji-a! Oh my God! It is you Ji-a, my child.. I have been so worried. What happened to you? Where have you been?..."

She kept asking Ji-a a million and one question while Ji-a was smiling and laughing - looking all happy.

“ I am fine Nana, sorry I made you worried. I have really missed you a lot and your sweet, delicious rice cakes. "

Ji-a said and the woman gave a smiling laugh before hugging Ji-a again.

“ Oh my child, I feared something terrible had happened to you. I even went to the cops to file a missing person report but you know no one cares to listen to the voice of the poor. I have been really sad thinking about where you are, my poor child. '' She said, cupping Ji-a's face.

” I am sorry Nana, I was involved in an accident, but I am alright now.

I should have reached out to you, cause I know you will be worried about me. Can you please forgive me for that? "

Ji-a said drawing both her ears as a sign of remorsefulness and both of them were already getting emotional....

This woman she calls Nana most really means something to her, clearly Ji-a loves her a lot, like the way a child loves his/her parents and I am already getting nervous.

What if she doesn't like me?

Suddenly the woman looked in my direction.

“ And who is this fine looking man? " She asked and my eyes went straight to Ji-a, she had this shy smile on her face.

“ That's Lee Chun, the boy that ran me over with his car. "

she said and my heart cut. She has killed me!

“ What?! He is the one that ran you over with his car?" the woman said and I could see she was already getting angry.

“ Yeah he is, but I am glad he did. " Ji-a said and I and the woman had a confused look.

“ Really? Are you glad you got knocked down by him? "

Her Nana asked, looking shocked.

“ Yes, cause if not, I wouldn't have met him, fallen in love and he wouldn't be standing here as my boyfriend, so yes, I am glad he knocked me down with his car that day. "

She said and I smiled silly even though I was still nervous about whether Nana liked me or not.

“ Come here young man. "

Her Nana said to me, pointing to a spot close to where she stood.

I slowly walked to meet her, and when I got to the spot she pointed to her...

Tar!

” Ouchh! "

I exclaimed softly as she slapped me in the arm.

“ That's for knocking my child down with your car. " She said.

“ Sorry. "

I muttered, already thinking she hates me until...

She embraced me and I had this surprised face.

“ This is for taking good care of my girl. "

She said afterwards smiling warmly at me and I smiled back.

She turned towards Ji-a “ He is really handsome, very handsome. "

She said and I actually was blushing...

Ji-a's POV

I am so happy, I couldn't contain my emotions when I saw my Nana baking her delicious rice cakes.

Oh! How I have missed her so much.

I couldn't even wait for the vehicle to park properly, I just jumped out of it and gave my Nana a tight, warm hug.

Ah!

It felt like I was in the embrace of my mother. I love her so much!...

Lee Chun was looking kinda nervous as he stood watching at a distance and I made sure I teased him a little when I told my Nana he was the boy who hit me with his vehicle.

I saw his face go pale, it seemed like he wanted to faint, he was terrified of my Nana reaction.

How funny, I didn't know he was such a scaredy cat but he is right to be scared of my Nana, she can be really feisty.

However I was quick to cool things down by introducing Lee Chun as my boyfriend afterwards. Now we are all happy and eating some fresh, delicious, hot, rice cakes. Things could have been much different, my Nana would have been giving Lee Chun multiple hard claps..

Byung-ho also came to join us and the three of us were eating, smiling, laughing and generally having a good time with my Nana.

She told us many stories about herself as we ate, some I know and others I don't know so I paid keen attention as it was very interesting..

“ Mmm delicious! '' Lee Chun exclaimed as he chewed from a rice cake.

“ Can I have some more please? " He said, giving my Nana the puppy's eyes.

Really? This guy is silly but I love him so much!

“ Of course my child, take as many as you want. "

Nana said with that lovely smile of hers.

“ Thank you mom. "

Lee Chun beamed as he went ahead picking up some more rice cakes.

“ And someone would say I am the one that loves food very much. "

I said sarcastically, staring at Lee Chun.

“ You can't blame me, these are the most delicious rice cakes I have ever tasted in my life. "

He said and he was genuinely enjoying it as he was even licking his fingers clean.

I smiled ” Of course! My Nana makes the best rice cakes in the whole of South Korea. "

I boasted and my Nana smiled widely.

Byung-ho wasn't saying much, he was just stuffing his mouth full with sweet rice cakes...

“ All you fine young men, come have some rice cakes. "

Nana said, directed to Lee Chun's bodyguards.

Not in any way intimidated or terrified by their tough look, as they were all dressed in black, with some putting on black shades too.

They all wanted to have a taste too but Lee Chun had to give them the go ahead course they can't do anything unless he permitted them to, but the way they looked at Lee Chun, it was as if they were pleading with him with their eyes to, please say YES!