Chapter 2

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I was contracted to submit three painting to his gallery as a trial. One of the paintings was a romanticism of a man and woman dancing under the moonlight surrounded by clouds. The second painting was of a garden with a fountain surrounded by beautiful flowers. The last painting was of a child sitting in a field of flowers in a white dress as three angels look down upon her from the sky. All three paintings spoke something about me.

"Wow Jennie, these are gorgeous. I'm sure I won't have any problem selling these," Mino smiled.

I felt a little embarrassed because this was the first time I was going to be showing my work to the world. He led me over to a small wall that was sitting bare.

"This is where your paintings will be displayed. I will call as soon as one or all of them sell." I thanked him and as soon as he walked away, Jisoo started jumping up and down clapping her hands.

"Let's go out and celebrate tonight," she squealed.

Going out was the last thing on my mind. I was not ready to do the single girl, out at night thing, but Jisoo was persistent, and I knew I didn't stand a chance against her. So, I hesitantly agreed.

I left the gallery and started walking down the street. I fumbled through my large purse to find my ringing cell phone. I grabbed it and looked at the familiar number that found its way to my phone a little too much lately. I hit ignore and decided to walk the six blocks home. It was not long before the new voicemail alert lit up my phone. By the time I made it home, I was exhausted. I threw my keys and purse on the table next to the door and listened to the message that so annoyingly remained on my screen.

"Hi Jennie, this is Dr. Taub calling. I noticed you have cancelled the last two appointments since our last visit. I want to make sure you are still coming to see me. It is vital that we talk about this. I can help you Jennie. Please call my office to set up an appointment A.S.A.P." I rolled my eyes and shook my head as I hit the delete button.

I walked to the bedroom and decided to lay down for a while as the six block walk home took its toll on me. I had only been sleeping about an hour when I awoke to the sound of my ringing phone.

***

"Hello," I sleepily answered.

"Were you sleeping?" Jisoo asked rather loudly.

"I was just taking a little nap," I yawned.

"Get up; I'm on my way over to your place to get ready for the club."

I heavily sighed, "Club? You said we'd go celebrate; I thought maybe that meant dinner, not clubbing." I didn't feel like going to a noisy crowded club tonight.

"Jen, snap out of it, you have been a hum drum since douchebag Kai left. Reclaim your life, have fun like you used to; you are the most fun person I know."

"I don't know Jisoo; I'm not feeling the club scene tonight."

"You'll feel it once you get there and who knows maybe you will meet your Prince Charming tonight."

Did she say Prince Charming? I don't want a Prince Charming. I don't want anything to do with men period. It was important to Jisoo that we celebrate, so I agreed to go.

"Ok Jisoo, I guess I'll go, but I do not want to be out late, I'm tired."

"Yay," she shrieked. "Oh, my friend Caleb is picking us up at your place, bye."

"Wait, who is..."click... I silently chuckled and hopped in the shower. Jisoo's exuberance attracted a lot of different people. I believe that's why we connected with each other so quickly.

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