“Oh Ms. Kim, you’re here.” Another staff greeted me, I assume this person is higher in position than the others as he was wearing a suit. He walked towards me and offered his hand “Hi, I’m Suho Cha. Miss Jung’s secretary.” I took his hand and shook it, “Mira Kim” I responded and smiled.

“I’ll take it from here Ms. Shin.” He said to the receptionist, I glanced at her again and our eyes met only this time she looked down as if showing her respect. I walked towards her and I can feel that everyone is watching us intensely including Mr. Cha. I fixed the receptionist name tag as she stood still sweating and a bit shaking. ‘Wow so this is how they really feel here facing someone higher than them they shake in fear.’ I held her chin softly which made her flinch a little, I can see the fear on her eyes.

“Ms. Shin, how long have you been in this clinic?” I asked as I looked at her eyes

“Two…. Three years Ms.” She responded quietly

“What a shame. I want your resignation letter first thing in the morning tomorrow in my desk.” I said as I let go of her chin and turned to Mr. Cha.

He pointed towards the hallway leading the way, he walked behind me as a courtesy I guess, I saw these things from the dramas I watched before. I stopped and looked at him “How long have you been in this line of work?” He looked a bit scared and surprised but he collected himself and responded “I’ve been Ms. Jung’s secretary for 3 years ma’am ever since she started managing this place.” I nodded “Do you like working here?” I asked “Yes ma’am I had been working here ever since I graduated 5 years ago.” He explained as he pressed the elevator.

“Then let me ask you this, are you working for the Dental Association or are you working for the Jung’s?” I asked as I stare at the elevator, I can feel that he was taken aback by my question. “Don’t mind that then.” I said as the elevator opened and I got it, he got in after me and pressed for the 8^th floor.

This building has a total of 10 floor, as far as I remember this is the biggest dental clinic in the whole country totaling 12 dentists, 18 dental assistants and 8 dental hygienists. As we got off the floor, a very comfortable interior welcomed me. This must be the floor for the offices and lounge are for the staffs. It has a very neat design and very open, all of the rooms are walled by a glass that is probably a one-way mirror except for the middle one which seems to be the biggest room in the whole floor. Mr. Cha walled towards that room and knocked twice before opening the door, he looked at me signaling to enter. I took a deep breath ‘This is it. My revenge starts now.’

“Welcome Miss Kim, I’m Elena Jung head director.” She said as she stood up and walked towards me.  I nodded and set my purse on the table which made her flinch a little. “Thank you, Miss Jung. I won’t be staying long I just wanted to see where I’m working and to get my access card.” I said as I scan through the whole room, it’s full with boxes ready to be moved. As I was looking around I noticed a family portrait still hanging on the wall. Elena seemed to have noticed that I was staring at the portrait, “Uh, don’t worry that will be taken down later. This room will be ready for you on Tuesday.” She explained as she went through her cabinet and handed me this ID card with a bar code at the bottom. I gave her a timid smile “Have it ready for me for tomorrow.” I demanded. “Tomorrow? It’s the welcoming party for you tomorrow night, are you planning to start working tomorrow morning already? You know you can officially start on Tuesday, right? We’re closed for Sunday and Monday isn’t it better to start work on Tuesday?” she asked. “I’m fine. Just have it ready for tomorrow.” I said as I grab my purse and walked towards the door. “One more thing, is your family gonna be attending the welcoming party?” I turned to her as I asked. “Just my father and maybe my mother.” She said. I nodded “Great, see you tomorrow.” and walked away.

When I got on the elevator my heart was racing, I had never been that rude in my whole life but it’s not like they deserve my respect either. I sighed as I pressed for the lobby. I took my phone out and messaged Maya ‘Hey! Just got my access card, heading towards your clinic now.’ and hit send. When I got off the elevator, I passed by the reception desk and noticed that the lady that was there before was gone and was replaced. “Where’s the lady from before?”  I asked the guy that was sitting here earlier as well. “Miss Kim.” He quickly stood up and bowed his head. “She was called to the 8^th floor by Miss Jung.” He explained. “Tell her to be at my office tomorrow at 9am sharp. Miss Jung’s office.” I said as I walked away.

When I got back at Maya’s clinic she was already done with her day apparently their conference got cancelled so she had early off. We decided to go to the mall to grab some lunch and also to shop as I still can’t decide what to wear tomorrow. I told Maya what happened in the lobby earlier and with Elena Jung, Maya hates that person as well so she didn’t really pay attention to that part. On the way we were just chatting about my plan and how Maya thinks I should take it easy and not jump into it right away. She also reminded me that I haven’t visited my relatives and they had been asking her to bring me over before I start working. They must’ve heard the news, when I changed my name they didn’t really asked anything or why I’m even coming to Korea in the first place. I was pretty young when I last saw my relatives and had been living with my parents trust funds though I didn’t touch that much once I turned 16 and was fine to start working. I wanted to be very independent and didn’t wanna spend my parent’s money on selfish things.

Thank God the mall isn’t as far it was only about 8 minutes drive from Maya’s clinic, I parked my car at the basement. Maya decided to just grab some groceries and cook homemade pasta as she doesn’t feel like staying out for a long time. We both decide to just pick a simple dress for tomorrow and head back to my place. We walked around the mall for 30 minutes trying to find a perfect dress honestly, they said Korea is one of the fashionable countries. I do believe that, however I just feel like the designs I saw so far isn’t me.

“You have a lot of dress in your closet, why don’t you just pick one from there if you can’t find anything you like?” Maya complained as she readjusts her paper bags on her arms. She had been dragging me from store to store and got something in most of them.

“Just because you got yours already, you can complain. Besides I don’t wanna just look proper I wanna look intimidating you know?” I said as I browse the dress rack on this department store we went in. It seems to be in the high-end part.

“I mean you’re only meeting his parents or his father you said, his not even going to be there so what’s the point?” She said as she looks for dress and projects them towards me. I smiled and rolled my eyes.

“These all looks good on you though, I don’t know why you keep saying it’s not you. You know, just have confidence on the dress and it will become you.” She said boringly.

“Easy enough for you to say since you look good in everything. You can even be a model you know.” I said. I heard her laughed and sighed “Look we won’t be called ‘The Three Goddess’ if you don’t fit in. have some confidence in yourself you’re very pretty too, you just need that aura of yours cleansed out.” She said

I didn’t bother to argue anymore since she does have a point, I had been very comfortable with how I dress. Partly its hard for me to change anything I’m comfortable in, I just feel like it will make me anxious all the time. I walked around the store and saw this beautiful royal blue dress in the mannequin, it’s a one shoulder slit thigh dress. “Hey Maya do you think this will look good on me?” I asked still staring at the dress.

“Oh my God! You will look so elegant on the dress. Try it on try it on!” Maya squealed as she slaps my shoulders. She looked around the store and called out a salesperson. “Can we get this dress in size 2?” I asked and the lady nodded and headed to the back part.

I didn’t try the dress on as I felt like there’s no need for that so we decided to go home and cook. Maya and I went to the groceries after getting my dress and since the supermarket was at the ground floor and carts are not allowed in the basement parking, I decide to get the car and just pick up Maya at the front. As I got off the elevator I bumped into as man that was trying to get into the elevator.

“Can you watch where you’re going?!” I said full of annoyance. I picked up my phone that went flying.

“Hera?” the man said with a very husky voice, I frowned and looked up

“Omg Jake?” I said

“How are you? Wait you go by Mira, now right? So if you’re in Korea that means……. ” he hesitated to continue

“Yeah, Maya’s here.” I replied, he looked down and sighed

“Look, I’m sorry I have to go but I’m actually going to be at the welcoming party tomorrow. So I’ll see you there and we can catch up” he said as he looked at his watch

“Sure, see you then.” I replied as I watch him walk away.

I walked towards my car and pondered if I should tell Maya that Jake’s coming tomorrow as well. I invited Maya to come so I wouldn’t be too awkward in front of important people and if I tell her about Jake now she’ll for sure back out. I sighed and shook my head as I start the car and head towards the front to pick up Maya who’s already standing in front waiting. As I pull over “What the hell took you so long!” Maya complained as she puts the bag at the back seat and slammed the door and got in the front.

“I bumped into Jake at the parking lot.” I said as I look at her carefully, her frown banished and she now looks flustered

“Oh ok. Let’s go then” She replied shortly, I nodded and started to drive away

“Hey, would you still come if I tell you Jake said his coming to the party tomorrow?” I asked cautiously

“Ofc! You need me there and besides whatever happened between me and Jake, that’s all in the past now. So, it doesn’t matter. It shouldn’t matter.” Maya said smiling and looked the other way.