Stranger's In Love
21|SEOUL, KOREA

Seoul, Korea 04.25 pm.

Irene pulls two large suitcases that she carries into a house in Seoul, Korea. With Gerald walking leisurely without bringing anything to follow him entering the house. Alice asks Gerald to accompany Irene to go to Korea, because Alice suddenly has a business meeting in London.

"Anyong Hashimnikka, Mr.Geraldine and Ms.Banner" said a woman. (this is a formal greeting in Korean)

Then there were about two women who were smiling and slightly bowing in salute to Irene and Gerald. Then the two women took over Irene's suitcase and took her upstairs.

Irene gave a stiff smile and looked at Gerald who looked like he was used to this greeting.

"Irene introduced this is Jung Hye Hyang, the Chief Servant of this house" Gerald introduced the woman who gave the greeting earlier.

Jung Hye smiled kindly at Irene, as well as Irene replied kindly.

"I will prepare all the needs of Miss during her stay in Korea and assisted by two other servants" Jung Hye explained.

"Nee, Gomawo, Jung Hye Hyang" said Irene. (informal Korean which means "yes, thank you")

Gerald furrowed his brows at Irene. So Irene can speak Korean? Gerald did not expect the girl to speak Korean.

"You speak Korean?" ask Gerald.

Now it was Irene's turn to throw a confused look at Gerald. 

"Of course, Korea is my dream. Surely I learned all the things that smell Korean" Irene paused on her speech.

"Your question is so ridiculous, Gerald" continued Irene, she chuckled lightly.

Then her gaze turned to look at Jung Hye. "Come, take me to my room" he said.

Jung Hye nodded then looked at Gerald for a glance as if the code was saying goodbye, then Gerald nodded. Then Jung Hye walked up the stairs that Irene followed behind her.

Irene was amazed to see this luxurious and large house. Upstairs there are about five rooms, there are two rooms on the door hanging a small board that says Korean hangul (hangul is angkasara or Korean letters), irene trying to read the writing. The main room with a door that says "Eomma" (in Korean which means mother) and a second room with a door that says "Kim". Irene was getting confused, actually whose house was this? And who lives in this house? 

Jung Hye realized Irene stopped staring at the confused doors of this upstairs room.

"What's up, Miss?" ask Jung Hye.

Irene. "Jung Hye, is there anyone other than me who lives in this house? Is this house a lodge or what?" ask Irene.

Jung Hye smiled, chuckling lightly when she heard Irene who thought this house was an inn.

Irene pouted, like there was something wrong with her question. "Jung Hye, is there something strange about my question?"

"Aniyo" Jung Hye paused on her speech. (Korean for "no")

Irene just kept waiting for Jung Hye to continue her words.

"This is a house-"

"My house" cut off Gerald who suddenly appeared on the stairs.

Gerald glanced at Irene at a glance then turned to look at Jung Hye.

"Jung Hye you can go back to prepare dinner" Gerald said, Jung Hye nodded obediently and left.

"So this house is yours?" Irene asked to make sure. 

"Yes" 

"Then who lives here?" Irene asked again.

"Later you'll know. Get ready for dinner. Your room is at the end there, all your luggage and luggage are in your room" Gerald explained, then went downstairs.

Irene had just finished taking a shower, she walked towards the balcony. Irene raised her beautiful head dimly in the sky of Seoul. She smiled as the wind blew on her beautiful face, as her memory returned to Zean. The girl thought of Zean, what is Zean doing in Boston? Is he looking for Irene? Is she worried about Irene? Does he miss Irene?

“Damn! I miss you, Arzean Lorwerth” said he came to his senses, then he shook his head trying to awaken his mind.

Irene smiled thoughtfully at Zean, the man she loved was an engaged man. Why did Irene become this crazy for wanting Zean. Without him noticing, this feeling was too strong even stronger as he wanted to eliminate it. Irene could not continue like this, she should be able to forget about Zean especially this wrong feeling of love.

Irene moved out of the room and down towards the dining room. In the dining room he saw Jung Hye and two waiters who helped him arrange the dining table with a variety of menu dominant seafood. Irene approached trying to make sure all the food was served. Yes, sure enough, all the food is processed seafood.

“Jung Hye” call Irene. Jung Hye stopped her busy schedule and approached Irene who was busy checking the food menu.

“What's up, Miss”

Irene was still busy staring at all the food on the table. “Is there no other menu besides seafood?”

“Nothing, Miss” replied Jung Hye.

Irene pouted. “Diamana Gerald?” Irene asked, she'll protest to Gerald.

“In living room, Nona”

“Anyeong” greet the man to Irene. (Anyeong is an informal greeting in Korean).

Gerald immediately turned to find Irene smiling with the smile of her feet.

“Anyeong” says Irene.

Irene was really awkward with this situation, the man greeted her very kindly. Irene begins to forget her goal of looking for Gerald to protest the dinner menu issue. It is not good to show protest in front of people he does not know.

“What's up, Irene?” ask Gerald.

“Nothing. I just want to say if dinner is ready” said Irene with reason, then she left but Gerald pulled his hand.

Irene threw a puzzled look, why didn't Gerald let her go?

“Irene introduce this is Doctor Kim Tae Young” Gerald introduce the man.

“Include me, Doctor Kim Tae Young. You can call me Kim” Kim said introducing herself as she extended her right hand.

Irene shook Kim's hand while smiling kindly. “Anyeong, Kim. I'm Irene Banner” Irene said.

“So, you told me to go home fast just for dinner together?” ask the man to Gerald.

 Gerald smiled then nodded, Irene looked at him confusedly.

"This dinner is important as a welcome, because from now on Irene will stay in this house with you and eomma" Gerald replied.

Kim rounded his eyes, surprised. While Irene seemed to think, why Kim can live in this house which he said is the house of Gerald and who is the eomma.

"Why, Gerald?" ask Kim.

"Irene is Alice's sister. Alice couldn't let Irene live alone in this Seoul, so Alice and I decided to let her stay here" Gerald explained.

"Before I wanted to ask" Irene gave a pause to her words.

Gerald and Kim just kept quiet waiting for Irene to continue her words.

"What is your relationship with Kim and who is eomma?" continued Irene.

"Kim was my distant cousin, and the room with the door that read eomma was Kim's mother's room. But, Kim's mother is on duty out of town for the next few months" Gerald replied.

Irene nodded in understanding.

"So, when are we going to eat? I was very hungry" Kim said.

"Come on" Gerald precedes the step toward the dining room.

They eat quietly, Kim and Gerald really enjoy the seafood dish but there is something strange with Irene. Irene had not touched her food at all.

Gerald who noticed it instantly put some shrimp tempura and tuna steak on the girl's plate.

"Let's eat" Gerald said.

Irene gulped down her hard-earned saliva, her hands tremblingly cut the tuna steak and put it in her mouth. He tried to enjoy his food. However, suddenly his chest felt tight, his breathing was irregular. Irene shaped her tight chest, then opened her mouth to help with her breathing. Gerald and Kim panicked to see Irene who was suddenly short of breath like this.

"What's the matter with you, Irene" asked Gerald who moved closer.

Kim also moved. "It looks like he is allergic to seafood" he said, and without hesitation Kim carried Irene ala bridalatyle to the room to follow up.

Kim laid Irene who was still struggling to catch her breath. Kim began to remove her medical equipment and immediately gave the girl a handler.

Thirty minutes later. Irene's condition improved, she had fainted after getting an injection from Kim. Irene who was still lying down tried to fix her position to sit down. He saw Gerald and Kim sitting on the sofa waiting for him to come to his senses.

"You're sober?" ask Kim who is aware of Irene's movements.

Gerald turned his head and immediately hugged Irene, so tightly. Kim who saw that was instantly confused, who was Irene? Why is Gerald so worried about the girl.

"I'm sorry, Caroline" said Gerald.

The deg! Irene's heart stopped beating at that moment because she heard Gerld call her Caroline. A name he had not been with for many years, a name he really did not want to hear back.

"I'm sorry. I almost killed you, only with seafood I can prove that you're my sister, Caroline Ricardo" Gerald said, still hugging Irene.

Irene couldn't help but miss Geraldine Ricardo's heart, too, from the moment she first met Gerald at dinner with Alice, Irene really wanted to hug him and said that she missed her brother. Yeah, correct. Irene didn't lose her memory, she was just pretending.

"I hate having to keep on playing. But, I miss you so much, Geraldine" Irene said seconds later as her longing cries broke still in Gerald's arms.

Ever since Irene first saw me at dinner with Alice. Gerald is convinced that he can't possibly mistake Irene for Caroline. Caroline's sister who went missing that night, her sister who she misses so much.

Kim who looked at the drama with a confused look, what was going on between Gerald and Irene?