Missing You
Barbarians

I slept until sunset. When I woke up, I felt better. My stomach and head don't hurt anymore. I came out of the room and found the two men still in my apartment.

Why are they still here? "Come Jin Ae, we grilled some beef for dinner" Father said as he flipped the beef. I sat right next to Dad.

"Wouldn't you go to the doctor?" Mr. Chang looks worried about me. I caught a glimpse and was lazy to answer.

Mom stroked my hair gently. I put my head on my father's shoulder. "Circa December last year, Jin Ae had to be hospitalized for anorexia." I turned to my mother and expected her to stop the story.

December is when Mr. Chang gets married. Dad added casually "He was weak and skinny once that time. He also works part-time in two places. When we went to the hospital lying there was not my son" Dad sighed heavily.

Die me. My mom and dad were so happy to tell me. They'll unlock all my secrets. I sat up straight and tried to eat. Mr. Chang kept looking at me.

"What caused you to be like this Jin Ae?" Madam Chang is worried about me. I smiled broadly "At that time I had to catch up on delayed lectures and work in two places" I tried to seem cheerful.

"After work sometimes I'm lazy to eat" Mr. Chang was visibly upset to hear my story. "Because it's time to get her married" I was surprised by the words of the father who suddenly changed from the point of the matter.

Looks like my face is red when dad talks about my marriage. "Are you not interested in a man ten years older?" Madam Chang looked at me meaningfully. Who does Mrs Chang mean?

Father and mother also looked at Madam Chang with interest. "I also have a son who is back to being single. If Jin Ae wants what the hell shouldn't we marry them off?" I choked on hearing Mrs Chang's words.

Father and Mother saw Mr. Chang and tried to sort him out. I laughed, hiding the discomfort I felt. "Pak Chang's wife was previously a famous artist. Had I been Mr. Chang's wife, then the image of actor Pak Chang would have declined drastically"

The father and mother who had previously considered Mr. Chang to be his son-in-law laughed at my explanation.

Finally dinner was over. I drove Mrs Chang and her son to a car without a father and mother. Madam Chang hugged me before getting into the car. "You can't make your parents worry." I took off his arms and bowed respectfully.

He will still be the one I respect. Mr. Chang saw me. "Is your phone number the same?" I don't want to answer. Mr. Chang was irritated and got into the car. They finally left too.

Back inside the house, the atmosphere became quiet. Mom and Dad are sleeping because they are tired. I washed the dishes and followed my mother to bed.

This morning I had an appointment with a new client of our store. I wear a lacy shirt and a knee-length work skirt. As December approached I wore a long brown coat and earplugs.

Before leaving, my mother forced me to eat the porridge Mrs Chang had made for me. I got in the car and turned on the heater. The client I met works in gangnam. Because of her busyness she couldn't come to the store and expected me to meet her in her office.

His company will be holding a year-end party and will use flowers from our store to decorate the tables and entrances. I didn't know that the company in question was Pak Chang's label company.

I took the elevator to the 8th floor according to the receptionist's instructions. It turns out that 10 am is the rush hour in this company. Many people stood in front of the elevator.

"Jin Ae" I heard my name called. I looked around and didn't recognize all these people. "Have you forgotten me?" there's a man greeting me. I try to remember his face. "Sir Park????"

I didn't expect to meet the manager Pak Chang who hated me so much. "Well, you're so pretty now Jin Ae" I bowed respectfully. "How are you Mr. Park".

"It's been two years that we haven't met and I'm surprised to see you here" Everyone saw us. They think I'm a new trainee at this company. "I have an appointment with Ms. Kang on the 8th floor" I explained to her

"I thought you were going to meet Min Jun here. He told me about your meeting at the hotel that night" Mr. Park's words were full of mystery. It made everyone look at me strange. Just then Mr. Chang came over to where we were standing while drinking iced coffee.

Should I take the stairs to the 8th floor. I don't want to be here right now. "Jin Ae, why are you here. We just met last night" The eyes that see me are growing.

They began to whisper the latest news about Chang Min Jun. "Says Jin Ae has an appointment with Ms. Kang now" Mr. Park explained. I smiled and felt uncomfortable.

When the elevator door opened, Mr. Park climbed up and was followed by Mr. Chang. I waited for the other elevator. "Let's go in" Mr. Chang held down the elevator door for me. People see me curious. I had to get in the elevator with two people I hated.

"How's your body today?" I saw it and had no intention of answering it. Mr. Park smiled at me. Mr. Chang stretched out his hand and stuck it on my forehead. I was surprised and took a step back.

"I'm fine today. Thank you for asking me" Finally arrived at the 8th floor. I went down and left them both.

I need to focus on my work. Ms. Kang turned out to be a very sweet and kind person. He approved all my proposals for the year-end party. December 20th is his big day. He warned me to do my best.

I took notes in my agenda book and contacted Ha Young. "The 20th.........Da.......I'm going to go to the market tomorrow to check the flower supply for that date." I hung up my phone and planned to go to the store.

"It's over?" I saw Mr. Chang standing near the elevator. "Had" I answered for fear of attracting attention. "Are you taking the car?" I nodded and entered the open elevator.

There was someone else in the elevator. But Mr. Chang is following me. "Have you eaten this morning?" he seemed to not care about the surrounding. I looked at his face and nodded slowly. "Is the porridge my mother made still there?" I can't take it anymore.

When the door opened on the 5th floor I got out of the elevator and looked for the emergency stairs. He followed me out of the elevator.

Up on the emergency stairs I turned to face him. "What exactly do you want?" I felt annoyed that he kept following me today.