Unexpected Love - Daerin

Chapter 13 Late Night Talk

"Turn around and face me," she demanded, her voice laced with an edge of impatience. "It's better to actually see you rather than just hearing your voice. I'll tell you about her."

I turned to face her with a mix of anxiety and excitement, feeling a sense of anticipation as I waited to hear what she had to say. I looked at her with a pair of excited eyes, eager to learn more about this mysterious sister of hers.

She began to speak, her voice taking on an almost academic tone. "Her name is Hyein, and she's younger than you, I think. What's your age?"

I felt a slight sense of annoyance and disappointment at her lack of memory regarding my age, wondering if she had simply forgotten or if she was intentionally trying to offend me.

Regardless of the reason, I couldn't help but feel a little hurt by her question. I tried to remind myself that she was dealing with a complex and emotional situation and that she might not be thinking clearly.

I took a deep breath and tried to approach the conversation with empathy and understanding.

"I'm 19 years old," I snapped back, my voice laced with a hint of mockery and sarcasm. "I'm aware that you're older and might have a tendency to forget things, but I would appreciate it if you could at least remember my age.

After all, I'm still quite young, and it's not like I've been around for ages." I gave her a quick side-eye, hoping to convey my irritation without causing too much tension or conflict.

Despite my annoyance, I was still trying to approach the situation with empathy and understanding, not wanting to overwhelm her or make her feel uncomfortable.

She seemed to be deep in thought, her eyes gazing off into the distance as though she was processing something important. As I looked at her more closely, I couldn't help but notice just how attractive her face was.

Her features were delicate and refined, and her eyes had a spark of intelligence that was mesmerizing.

Suddenly, she spoke up, interrupting my thoughts. "Did you hear me or not?" I was taken aback by her sudden question, having been completely lost in my own thoughts.

"I'm sorry, what was it?" I asked, trying to conceal my embarrassment. I didn't want to appear unprofessional or uninterested in our conversation, but at the same time, I couldn't deny that her beauty had left me speechless.

"I apologize for forgetting your age," she said with a note of embarrassment in her voice. "Hyein is 18 years old, so she's your sister-in-law, correct? I'm not entirely sure how this all works, but I think that's correct. But she's a bit of a nuisance at times, constantly making fun of me and giving me a hard time. That's why I can't stand her."

The mention of Hyein's playful nature and tendency to make fun of her left me wondering what sort of relationship they might have. I wondered if this was a typical older/younger sibling dynamic or if there was more to the story.

Regardless of the reason, it was clear that the tension between the two sisters was palpable and that there was a lot of history between them.

"Would it be possible for us to meet her tomorrow?" I asked with a hint of eagerness in my voice. "I'm really curious to see what she's like in person, and it seems like she might be fun to talk to."

I couldn't help but beam with excitement at the prospect of meeting Hyein, feeling a rush of energy as I imagined the conversations we might have.

It had been too long since I'd had a truly engaging conversation with someone, and I was eagerly looking forward to the opportunity to connect with someone new.