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Chapter 23 - Lake View

Frustration bubbled up inside her. She hadn't signed up for this.

"I'm not going by myself," she blurted out. "I'll turn back. I'm going home." 😤

Silence.

Then, D's voice softened. "Wait, Somi. It's just a prank. I'm on my way. I'll be late, but I'll be there. If you reach it first, I'll send you the location. Don't go back, okay? I promised I'd pick you up."

Her heart skipped a beat. A prank? 😐 She didn't know whether to be relieved or annoyed. The disappointment had already hit her, and even if he was joking, it still stung.

But then, in true D style, he did something unexpected.

A loud sound broke the silence in the car.

Somi frowned. "What was that?"

D shifted uncomfortably. "I farted… and not in a good way. It feels like I pooped my pants." 💨💀

She blinked. "...WHAT?!" 🤯

"I'm not sure," he said seriously. "I need to check. But it's bad."

Somi stared at her phone, then burst out laughing. "Are you for real?!" 😂😂

"Yeah, I'll confirm once I check," he said, still driving like nothing happened.

She shook her head, still laughing. Only D could make a frustrating situation this funny. 🤦‍♀️😂

The mood lightened as they talked, and before she knew it, she had arrived at her stop. But a new problem came up—where was the bus stop? 🚌😕

Her phone said it was nearby, but after walking around in circles for 30 minutes, she still couldn't find it. She asked a few strangers, but their directions weren't clear. The clock was ticking, and she didn't want to be late. ⏳💭

"I might just take a cab," she told D, feeling frustrated. "It's not too far."

"Wait, don't worry," he reassured her. "I'll be there in five minutes. Just find a place where I can pick you up easily." 🚗💨

Somi sighed, finally letting herself relax.

Maybe the day wasn't going exactly as planned. Maybe things weren't perfect.

But at least—despite everything—he was still coming.

And for now, that was enough. ❤️✨

Somi stood on the street, feeling a little lost. 😕 She walked down the road, looking around, when she spotted a supermarket behind the bus stop—ALDI! 🛒 That gave her an idea.

"Okay, I'll wait in the parking area behind the bus stop," she said on the phone. 📞

D's voice was calm but serious. "Alright, just make sure I can see you. I want you to get in the car quickly when I arrive." 🚗👀

She smiled a little. She could imagine him looking around, trying to find her. It felt nice knowing he was making sure she was safe. 💕

"Got it," she said, feeling excited. Even though things didn't go as planned, this moment felt special. Like a little adventure. ✨

When they reached their destination, D's agent and friends were not there yet. So, they waited. ⏳ After a while, his friends arrived, and a few minutes later, the agent finally showed up. Now, it was time to look at the houses! 🏡

The first house was… not great. 😬 It had been rented out before, and the people who lived there didn't take care of it. The walls looked old, the place felt messy, and it just didn't feel right.

But then, they went to the second house. 🏠✨

Right away, it felt different. The air was fresh, the house was clean, and the whole place had a warm feeling. 💛 It was near a beautiful lake 🌊, and even though D couldn't see it from his window, just knowing it was close made it special.

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