Chapter 143 - Dinner (Date?)

A few weeks later

A lecture just ended and the professor informed the students that their term exam results are out and they can check the same on the bulletin board outside where the scores are displayed.

"Man, the results are displayed out for everyone to see. This is so embarrassing" one of Kiaraa's friend said.

The other people agreed with her and sulkingly they all stepped outside.

Kiaraa was feeling extreme nervousness as 

Song Ji Hun said the one thi she can do for him is to top her class.

She was sure he would ask her the results and she didn't wish to embarrass herself in front of him.

There was already a big crowd by the time Kiaraa and her friends reached the bulletin board.

It took them a while for their turn, and even before Kiaraa's turn could come, one of her friends loudly announced, "Our Kiaraa topped"

Kiaraa was happily surprised and couldn't wait to see the results, when she finally saw her scores, she was pleasantly surprised.

Later, Kiaraa's gang went to the college canteen for lunch and the only discussion was about their scores.

One of the people was sulking for scoring less in one subject while the second one was comparing her scores with her peer and so on while Kiaraa was in a good mood about her scores.

"Kiaraa, in business management how did you score so high? Weren't the business case studies that were asked, extremely tough?"

The case studies were indeed tough but Kiaraa was prepared in advance so she nailed it.

"They were tough but since you gave us a heads-up, I worked more on it and was updated with the current business scenarios." Kiaraa smoothly lied.

"Perks of belonging to a business family" Her friends taunted her but Kiaraa was not the one to bother herself with such stuff.

After her college ended, Kiaraa called Song Ji Hun on her way to Lee mansion.

"Congratulations" Came Song Ji Hun's deep voice from the other end.

"You already saw?" Kiaraa cheerfully asked.

"Hmm, hard to miss when our professors prefer displaying our failures and success on display for everyone to see"

Kiaraa laughed at his statement, "Yeah, it is indeed cruel of them to do so"

"Don't lie, I am sure you enjoyed all the attention you received" Song Ji Hun knows her well and he didn't hold himself back from saying what he believed.

Kiaraa again laughed and nodded her head, ""Guilty as charged" she accepted before adding, "It seems like you know me very well Mr Song"

"Well, I am a good observant" Song Ji Hun wasn't flustered on being caught.

"Hmm, seems I have a lot to learn from you"

"I am sure, there is a lot for me too to learn from you Ms Lee" 

"Of course, there is" Kiaraa smiled and came on the main topic, "I called to ask if you are free for dinner tomorrow night?"

Song Ji Hun was taken aback with her question and went on a pause for a few seconds.

"Song Ji Hun, you there?" Kiaraa's question brought him back to the present.

"Yeah, I am here"

"Are you free for dinner tomorrow night?" She asked again.

"Yeah, I am" Song Ji Hun awkwardly confirmed as he was feeling nervous.

"Great, let's meet at Hyatt, my treat" Kiaraa declared and hang up on the guy, who was still in a state of shock.

He never thought that between him and Kiaraa she would be the first one to ask him for dinner. The next minute he calmed down and told himself.

'Song Ji Hun, it is not a date. She is asking you out for dinner to thank you well. Please don't misread her intentions and don't overthink'

Although Kiaraa and Song Ji Hun went out to restaurants many times to eat during their eight weeks of tutoring, this dinner somehow felt different to him.

Maybe because they were going for a dinner is what he thought as before, they only went out to have lunch.

Song Ji Hun rushed home and dragged his younger brother to his room, "I am going out with Kiaraa for dinner tomorrow night, what should I wear?" Song Ji Hun anxiously asked his brother.

"Is it a date?" Song Ji Hwan got excited with the thought of something more happening between these two people.

"No, it is just a thank you gesture from her end for helping her out" Song Ji Hun quickly cleared the air.

"Woah, this girl is a miser. You invested so much time to help her out and she is paying you back just by buying you some dinner?"

Song Ji Hwan looked visibly angry but in return to his bashing he received a slap behind his head.

"What do you expect her to do in return? Also not like I am some saint who helped her. I too had my hidden motives of wanting to be near her and grow closer"

Song Ji Hun scolded his brother.

"Hyung, I seriously have to ask you this question. Who do you love more me or Kiaraa?" Song Ji Hwan pouted cutely and seriously questioned his brother.

Song Ji Hun very well knows how to handle stubborn people so without blinking an eye, he immediately answered, "Of course, you. No one is above my brother"

Song Ji Hwan felt satisfied with this answer but yet in the next minute he looked at his brother doubtfully, "I hope you are not manipulating me like you manipulate other people"

Song Ji Hun just smiled in a response and counter questioned him, "If I'll really try to manipulate you, then aren't you smart enough to figure that out?"

Hwan had a huge smile on his face, "You are right unlike Ian and Kiaraa, I have an edge of knowing you better so I can caught on it"

"Of course, now help me select a dress" Song Ji Hun opened the door to his walk-in closet and pointed at various clothes neatly hanging in there.

"Hyung, you went on so many lunch outings with Kiaraa and you were fine. Then why are you so nervous this time? Not like it is your first date." Song Ji Hwan asked his brother, who was acting extremely nervous.

"I don't know, but this time this dinner feels different." Song Ji Hun honestly answered.

"I hope it is indeed different" Song Ji Hwan winked at his brother and spent the next ten minutes in choosing the perfect outfit for him.

It wasn't a difficult task for Hwan as Song Ji Hun already has a great wardrobe and he just had to mix and match a few things, and tada the outfit was ready.

Song Ji Hun too was satisfied for with what his brother suggested and thanked him for it.

That night Song Ji Hun couldn't sleep as he was way too excited for his dinner with Kiaraa and wondered if she too was as excited as him but he knows the answer to it - she won't as she sees him only as a family friend, who helped her.

This thought made him a bit sad but he then motivated himself to look at all the positive things instead of whining over the negative ones.

...

Lee Residence

Kiaraa's family was extremely proud of her, seeing how well she did in her exams.

Lee Myung Soo was the only one, who was aware of Song Ji Hun's contribution.

Later, when Kiaraa informed her dad she wants to treat Ji Hun the next day, he got a feeling that Kiaraa will indeed end up with Song Ji Hun in the future.

He can't explain why he felt so but he did.

"Kiaraa, dear, what is your opinion of Song Ji Hun?" Her father tried to sound as casual as possible.

Kiaraa didn't sense anything fishy so she honestly answered him.

"Dad, I met many smart people but no one is as smart as Song Ji Hun. And you know what's the best part about him? He is very simple and grounded. He never shows off his knowledge. If I was as smart as him, I would have crushed everyone by now but he is so low-key about it. I never met anyone like him, he is interesting. He is like a book, hidden with many deep things inside him. Every time I meet him, I discover something very interesting. He is an awesome guy and there is a lot for me to learn from him. I wish I get an opportunity to learn more things from him in the future."

Kiaraa shared her thoughts.

Before Lee Myung Soo could ask her more, her mother called her and she left.

'Song Ji Hun is not a bad person to have as a son-in-law, maybe it is better if I prepare myself from now itself' Lee Myung Soo thought to himself after talking to his daughter and decided to accept this scenario for now.