Serendipity

Chapter 12: Sexual frustration

"Where have you been this morning? You missed briefing." Saha asked as Dalmi rolled into the office later than usual.

"I've been with Nam Dosan," she replied simply, as if it was the easiest answer.

Almost choking on the coffee she was sipping, Saha frowned deeply before wiping her mouth to speak.

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me." Dalmi shook her head.

"What were you two... doing?" Saha was puzzled at this point, almost surprised that things had worked out this quickly.

"I stand by what I said last night, Saha. This has nothing to do with anything that conspired between us. Kim Yongsan is going after him and I felt obliged to settle my own score." She shrugged as if it was the simplest concept.

"Are you sure that's the only reason you are doing this? You could have done it alone?-" Saha suggested but was cut off by Dalmi's hand in the air.

"I have no ulterior motives if that's what you're thinking. Now what did I miss this morning?"

"Don't change the subject, Dalmi-ya."

"I'm allowed to. It's my business. Now what did I miss?" she confirmed, shooting her best friend down again.

Sighing out of frustration, Saha didn't argue, for now.

"The samples came and we need to go through final pieces for next week."

"Perfect. Now can I have a moment alone in my own space. I need to check my mail," Dalmi said sickly but polite as Saha smiled sarcastically and left her to it.

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"Did you know Dalmi came to see Dosan this morning?" Saha questioned as she sat with her back against her boyfriend's chest as they sat on the sofa eating popcorn and attempting to what a movie.

"Ne, I saw her leave. Something to do with Yongsanie?" Chulsan replied in a calm fashion.

"What did Kim Yongsan actually do to Dosan?" She turned, to see Chulsan swallowing at her question.

"Kim Yongsan is a jerk, is it really that important?"

"I know who Kim Yongsan is, Chulsan-ah. And the fact that my best friend and your best friend have teamed up for a take down, I think it is about time someone told me what was going on."

Saha had to hand it to herself, she was getting good at being stern and getting want she wanted through such firm communication. It was a new side of her that she thoroughly enjoyed; even seeing Dalmi react to her warning tone was rewarding enough to try it again on Chulsan.

At this point Saha had now moved away from Chulsan and turned so she was now sitting cross-legged next to him on the sofa.

"Speak," she demanded as Chulsan reluctantly gave in.

"Before Dosanie's Abeoji died, he was given his mother's ring. Literally weeks before and well after he died, Yongsanie turned back up in town. We were old friends and Yongsanie was really supportive; we'd go out and relax- take Dosanie's mind off things…anyway, Yongsanie got involved with some bad people and a poker game. Long story short, he stole a lot of cash and the ring as insurance money. He lost, fled." Chulsan admitted, shrugging a little.

"How could he- the ring?" Saha shook her head.

"It was a one of a kind Harry Winston. Out of pure luck Dosanie tracked the guys down and made a deal. He would tell them where Yongsanie was for the ring."

"And now Kim Yongsan is back for revenge." She summed up, standing from her position and pacing a little.

"Ya, andwae. Whatever you are thinking, please don't." Chulsan eyed cautiously as he stood too, following her path.