Chapter 30: Chapter 30

●Nuri's P.O.V.●

"I thought you were not going to find me," I said as I cried like a baby on his shirt.

"I can never do that to you." Daniel patted my back as his embrace became tighter.

"I was looking for you downstairs.

And now I almost went upstairs to find you but thank god I noticed you outside of my apartment.

Silly!" He said in his calming voice.

I started crying more, but it wasn't the tears of sadness this time. I was happy. I was happy because Daniel was worried about me. Because he cared for me, tried to find me.

"But this building has 25 floors. Isn't it ?" I asked, being curious.

"Hmmm...really...?

I thought it had only two floors..." Daniel scoffed.

"You...!!!" I hit him playfully on the chest.

Finally, Daniel let go of me and stood at a little distance, looking down at me.

"You make me worry over you so much all the time.

I wonder how your family members kept you safe from all the dangers until now." Daniel said as he pinched my nose.

"Yah..!" I scolded him playfully.

"I wasn't really a danger magnet until I came to South Korea.

I wonder why everything is happening to me!" I made a thinking face glancing at a distance.

Getting no answer, I glanced back at Daniel and noticed him staring at a distance. It seemed like he was deep inside a thought. I wondered what he was thinking. Suddenly, Daniel smiled, then he glanced back at me.

"Should we continue our dinner peacefully now?" Daniel patted my head while smiling adorably.

"How could someone abandon this adorable thing at an early age?" I thought while staring at Daniel.

I nodded.

Daniel stepped forward and opened the door. Then he bowed and gestured to me to go inside first. I giggled and entered his apartment again.

Daniel followed my lead. The hall was still glimmering with the dim lights, and the candle was still there on the dining table. The foods were covered by some plates as if Daniel knew we would continue where we left.

I stood near the table as he removed the covers from the dishes and signalled me to sit down with his eyes.

I nodded and sat down at my previous seat. As I saw Daniel eating his food while smiling at me, my heart filled with a warm feeling. Why would I even feel warm by his little actions? I didn't know.

"By the way, tomorrow I decided to go to Lotte World," Daniel said, smiling.

"The amusement park ??!!" I asked excitedly.

"Yes. Of course.

Do you like Amusement parks ?" He asked while drinking water.

"Uhm...Yes, very much.

But.."

"But?"

"I am not feeling like going to some tourist spot," I said.

"Then?"

"Can we go somewhere nearby and chill all day, hanging out together?

I am kinda tired." I blinked a couple of times.

Daniel froze like a statue, glancing at me for a few seconds. Then he said, "Yah...Stop blinking like that !"

"Fine." I pouted.

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I woke up to the sunlight coming from the window beside the bed. I lazily sat up on the bed. As my eyes fell on the clock, I found out it was already 9 am.

Soon, I heard a knock on the door.

"Can I come in, Miss India?"

A familiar voice greeted me. I smiled without realising it and said yes. And with that, A tall, half sleeping, messy-haired, adorable thing walked inside while scratching his head.

I was dwelling on my mind if I had seen something more adorable than Daniel before.

He took his clothes and towel and almost entered the bathroom. But then he stopped and glanced at me.

"I am wearing this denim shirt. Is it okay?" He asked with his heavy, sleepy tone.

I stared at him with confusion for a long minute. Then I finally understood that he wanted my opinion. I answered quickly.

"Su-re. De-nim is great!" I was stumbling over my words.

He just nodded and entered the bathroom. I heard the door locking sound.

"What was that ?" I face palmed myself.

My cheeks were red.

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Daniel took a quick shower and was already drying his hair in front of the mirror. He was wearing a denim shirt and black jeans, and he was looking like the models from page 3.

Sometimes I questioned my luck about how I ended up meeting this handsome guy.

I selected my clothes from my bag and went to the bathroom. When I exited the washroom, the room was already empty. I could hear the conflict of the utensils downstairs. I understood Daniel was making breakfast.

I tried to be ready as soon as possible and went downstairs. As I was stepping down the stairs, I noticed Daniel was pouring fruit juice into glasses. And how he made the perfect omelet.

"I didn't know, boys look this hot while cooking," I murmured as I went to the kitchen.

"Do you need help?" I asked, smiling.

Daniel glanced behind. And as soon as he saw me, he smiled and shifted back his eyes at the oven.

"No thanks.

Last time when you helped, my kitchen almost got destroyed."

I could hear him chuckling. I wanted to be mad at him so bad, but I just couldn't. I tried to say something due to my anger, but nothing came out of my mouth. Finally, I laughed with him.

Was it because he was looking extra-large charming this morning, or was it something else, because of which every word of his made me smile?

As we took a bite of our food, Daniel said, "Let's go to Itaewon today.

It's a place where most foreigners hang out.

Maybe you'll feel more comfortable there."

"Sounds good.

But I am comfortable wherever you are with me." I said casually.

Daniel started coughing. I patted his back and gave him a glass of water. When the coughing stopped, he stared at me for more than a few seconds. Then all of a sudden, Daniel placed his left hand on my forehead.

"Your temperature is normal." He murmured.

"Are you feeling sick or something ?" He asked with a confused face.

"I am good." I made an annoyed face.

His eyes widened. Then he glanced down at his plate.

"You're weird," I said, glancing at him acting weird.

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We arrived at the Itaewon and visited the Leeum, Museum of art. And we were walking the streets, watching all kinds of shops along with the shops.

We were just walking around the streets talking about anything.

At lunchtime, we grabbed some good food and started strolling again. It wasn't very bad to walk around with Daniel. He was focused on explaining the places and Korean culture.

Suddenly, we saw a lady selling roses on the streets a little distance from us. I loved roses. And I always used rose fragranced perfumes. So as soon as I saw her, I wanted one without any reason.

As we walked close to her, she approached Daniel and bowed.

"안녕하세요"

"너는 너의 여자친구에게 장미를 사주고 싶니,젊은이 ?" The lady asked, smiling.

"안녕하세요" Daniel glanced at her then at me. He looked confused.

"아니요, 아주머니...." Daniel tried to explain something.

I couldn't understand anything. And I was getting restless, so I just took all the roses from her and said, "Can you ask her, how much is it? I'll pay."

Daniel glanced back at me with confused eyes as if I destroyed the world or something.

"What ?" I asked.

Finally, he shook his head and smiled.

"I'll pay," Daniel said.

"No ...I'll pay.

I love roses very much... "

"Think of those as a gift from me." Daniel said, smiling as he paid the lady with Korean won.

The lady also looked happy.

"항상 행복해하라," The lady said to us before leaving.

Daniel smiled widely. He looked happier.

"What did she say ?" I asked, being curious.

Daniel cleared his throat.

"She said thank you for buying all the flowers and blessed you." He said, looking a little uncomfortable.

"Ah..really...That's great." I smiled.

I smelled the roses as we started walking together again.

"I want to take you somewhere," Daniel explained excitedly.

"Where ?"

"Do you like BBQ?"

"I do." I said, smiling at him.

"Perfect!" Daniel's face brightened up.

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It was 7 pm when we entered a BBQ restaurant. A middle-aged lady was the host with a middle-aged man. She welcomed us in Korean inside the restaurant. Daniel talked to the lady in a joking manner while laughing.

I had never seen him talking to someone in that way. I stared at him with shock. I didn't know he could joke like that. He glanced at me and introduced me to the lady in Korean, which I couldn't understand but smiled and bowed.

We took our seat in the corner as Daniel ordered food.

"Have you ever eaten grilled pork belly ?" Daniel asked.

"Pork?

"I've really never tried," I said awkwardly.

"You can try tonight!" Daniel smiled as he suggested.

"Oh Woah, am I seeing Kim Daniel?"

We heard a male voice from behind. I turned to my right and saw that guy from Daniel's office Yun-Joon, who was standing there with a lady.

I glanced back at Daniel. He was already annoyed after watching Yun-Joon there.

"Oh, Miss Nuri, you're here too.

I was wondering who can hang out with this weird man." Yun-Joon sneered.

The lady scoffed, pressing her lips together.

Daniel crossed his arms over his chest as he narrowed his eyes on Yun-Joon.