1. She looks down at the stone patio between her pedicured feet.
2. "And while she assured me that she doesn't have any interest in you, I needed to hear you say the same thing."
3. I pause, watching her eyes and focus on breathing calmly.
4. She doesn't need to know that my heart is beating like a drum..
5. "At one time, I liked kir. She's a smart, charming woman."
6. "What person wouldn't fall for her?"
7. "But over the years, I've accepted that she doesn't view me that way, jiyeon."
8. "I can promise you I'm over it."
9. Geez, this is awkward.
10. I nod, still watching her, and unsure of what to say next.
11. I should have made mom come over here and have this conversation for me.
12. "Listen, the truth is, that I wanted to apologise, I know I can't compete with you."
13. "You're a gorgeous girl. And kir loves you."
14. "She really does."
15. "If she hasn't told you yet, I'm sure she will, because I can see it whenever she looks at you..."
16. "She's told me."
17. "Oh. Well, as I said, I'm not surprised."
18. She takes a minute, looking down at her polished toes again...
19. "I hope my working for her doesn't bother you."
20. "If it does, I understand, but I love my job, and..."
