Chapter 138 – America, the Land of Opportunity #2

I expressed my intention to purchase polymers while looking for a seller with the doctor.
Most of the sellers were elderly people, and they were very surprised that Isabel Parsons was raising an assistant.
And I was surprised once more by the fact that the assistant was incredibly rich.
The purchase process was smooth. It was a verbal contract, but I didn’t have to worry because if I tried to cheat, I could just take it away.
It was already dawn by the time I had secured enough to make two suits and weapons.
I had a cocktail on the balcony of the mansion with Dr.

“You did a good job today.”

“The hard work was done by Dr. By the way, can I just make a verbal contract? If you don’t want to sell…”

“They attend seminars every time, and they are at the top of their positions. You don’t have to worry because you have enough credit. If I just deposit the money, they will send it right away?”

“Is that so?

“Yes. And I’m ashamed to say that out of my own mouth… But I’m so famous. If I say that I was stabbed in the back by a polymers seller, scammers will never have access to the future science world.”

“Well, I guess I could do that. Are you coming here tomorrow too?”

“Come if you want, don’t come if you don’t.”

“Since I got all the polymers too…Don’t come.”

“Okay.”

I turned my gaze to see the people leaving the mansion.
Those who sing songs while getting drunk, those who leave their bodies to the driver and go to the car, those who grab people and lay out theories they know…
Pathetic. If ignorant things have a high nose…
As I was setting the mood with sunken eyes, the doctor who was sipping a cocktail stood next to me.

“Are you disappointed?”

“What?”

“People here didn’t live up to expectations. You can see it’s drooping.”

“The old Polymers sellers had guns in their eyes? He maintained a respectful attitude toward the doctor and me.”

“You’re putting a line on this side of science, so of course you have to be respectful.”

Well, polymers are materials that are being actively researched in the future science world.
If it weren’t for scientists, polymers wouldn’t have come out of the world and wouldn’t have been used in medicine.
And the person standing at the pinnacle of this polymers research was Isabel Parsons… In other words, Dr. Jennifer Cash.
Because of that, sellers have no choice but to be polite.

“It’s refreshing to see people like this gathering here.”

“Okay? In a few years, will you be able to set foot here? Then, like me, you will take off school.”

“Am I? Do you think so?”

“Surely it will. You don’t fit in with a place like this at all.”

“Then where do you hang out?”

“The lab.”

I looked at the doctor and smirked.

“I want to be by your side for a long time.”

It was a confession that could be misunderstood, depending on the listener’s opinion.
If the doctor accepted this as a scientist, it would sound like an assistant, a partner to go with him.
However, if you accepted it as a single woman, you would be confused and embarrassed.

“So do i. Let’s do our best.”

The doctor’s answer was nonchalant.
You accepted it as a scientist.
Still, looking at the expression of confusion, the road to go is not very far.
Yes, it’s been a long time since I ate one pot rice, but please open your heart.
Did you see my naked body? Although it was intentionally shown.

The doctor set the cocktail glass down on the floor and crossed his arms, leaning his elbow on the railing.
Breathing in the rather cool evening air, she apologizes.

“Sorry.”

I undid my bow tie and stuffed it roughly into my pants pocket.
Then, like a doctor, he leaned his arm against the railing.
Looking at the doctor’s profile, lust boiled over.
There are no long eyelashes, a sharp nose, a sharp jawline, or even a single wrinkle.
Who would think that this person is a widow who will turn 40 the day after tomorrow?

I said with a soft smile.

“Why are you suddenly apologizing?”

“It’s because I’m so excited to bring you to the lab. Even though you’re in your 20s, you’re not enjoying it properly. Maybe later, when time passes, you might want to leave.”

I’m having a good time… I’m a little nervous these days because of Sylvia and Adele, but I was happy every day.
I straightened up and looked at the doctor.

“Why do you keep trying to check my heart?”

Then the doctor turns to me.
She said after making eye contact with me for a while.

“You are a competent and reliable partner. I think it’s natural to be anxious.”

“I have always said that I like developing equipment in the lab and will always be with you. It just happened.”

“Know. I just wanted to hear the confirmation again. And I felt it from a while ago, the suit suits me very well.”

“Doctor looks good on you too.”

“You felt that way because you saw an unfamiliar appearance, you’ll think it’s not so good later, right?”

“Then you can show it often.”

At those words, the doctor burst into tears.
She brought her hand to her mouth and smiled, then raised her finger and touched my shoulder.

“That won’t happen. Let’s go back, before you get a headache.”

“Yes. Shall we look for the back door?”

“Why the back door?”

I silently pointed my thumb inside the mansion.
Several people were watching the doctor there.
With eyes that were sure it was Isabel Parsons.
The doctor, who wrinkled his forehead after seeing them, said.

“Let’s get out quickly.”

“All right.”

**

The next morning.
I ordered room service, got my food, went to the doctor’s room and rang the bell.
Soon after, the door opened and the doctor came out with his eyes wide open.
She asked, scratching her messy hair.

“Why?”

“Let’s have breakfast.”

“It’s annoying to go down…”

“I ordered room service. Come to my room.”

“Is it? Wait… I’ll just wash my face and go.”

“Yes.”

Returning to my room, I blocked the door with my bag and put the food on a small table.
The doctor came right away.
Carefully closing the door, she sat down and smiled.

“Did you block the crack in the door to let me in?”

“Right.”

“Thank you. Is it bacon?”

“Yes. Come to think of it, isn’t it a long time since you see bacon for breakfast?”

“Not really. Sometimes I stay up all night and eat when I get home. Bon appetit.”

“Doctor too.”

We ate breakfast quietly.
After quickly devouring a traditional American breakfast, I decided to step on the accelerator only slightly.

I got up and went behind the doctor and untied her hair tie.
Then the doctor is startled.
She hurriedly spat out the toast she was eating and then put her hand behind her and slapped my wrist.

“What are you doing now?”

“I want to tie my hair back.”

“There is no need for that.”

“Your hair kept getting in your mouth. Just stay still.”

“Hey! You now…”

“Are you going to be quiet? I’ll tie you up soon.”

“…..”

The doctor, who looked at me in amazement, sighed and turned his head back to the food.
I grabbed the top of her head, brought her bangs, and pinned them up meticulously.
Then he went back and sat across from the doctor and smiled.

“Is it comfortable?”

“You…”

The doctor, who had settled his eyes, blurted out his words.
He opens his mouth as if to say something, then closes it again after seeing my innocent expression.

“Why?”

I smiled brightly.
The doctor lets out a shallow exhalation and scolds me.

“Don’t do that again and again in the future.”

“Why?”

“Because… You should at least ask.”

I knew how to say something like ‘You have Sehwa.’
But do you even want to ask?
I don’t know if I was in a slightly heightened state of sensitivity from drinking a cocktail last night, but I didn’t expect to hear these words in a normal state.
Unexpectedly, you seem to be more comfortable with me…

“I’m sorry.”

“There is nothing to be sorry about. Be careful in the future.”

Nope? I know this much is okay, so I will continue to do it.

“All right.”

“Okay…”

The doctor shook his head imperceptibly and brought the bacon to his mouth.
Some time later, after eating breakfast, she rinsed her mouth with water and got up from the chair.

“Are you going? I ate well.”

“Yes. Ah, doctor.”

“Why?”

“Do you want to go to the art gallery today?”

“Art gallery…? Suddenly?”

“Take a tour with me.”

The doctor chewed his lower lip.
He looks worried.

“Shouldn’t I go back to Korea and deposit the money to the polymers seller?”

“It’s money. Can I deposit it here? All it takes is one phone call. Besides, why are you in such a hurry? We decided to start making devices when Polymers came. It’s not something that comes right away… Even if it comes quickly, it will take more than four days?”

The doctor put his hand on his waist.

“Why are you so carefree? You never know when a monster will appear. Don’t you know it’s the most dangerous time when everyone says they’ve got peace?”

“I have prepared. I linked the Evelian explorer to Sehwa and Yuria’s devices, and expanded the scope. There is also a built-in portal, so if a monster appears, the two of you will move right away.”

The doctor, speechless, opened and closed his eyes.
After a moment of agony, she says.

“The seminar was so disappointing… I’ll think of it as saving one of my assistants.”

It was consent.
If you just say you know, you can’t make excuses…

“Thank you.”

“Instead… Let’s go back to Korea after seeing the art museum. Texas is not a place for me. The weather is too hot.”

It’s because of her husband.
That’s enough, I agree.

“I know.”

**

“Can you please stop yelling at me? Stay still.”

A doctor’s bruise holding a mobile phone camera from a distance.
Standing at the entrance of the museum, I held out my arms forward as if I was unfair.

“No, what do you mean I was teasing you? Is it a sin to spread your legs apart?”

“I’m talking about facial expressions, not gestures. Why are you sticking out your tongue?”

“Because I want to do that.”

“Don’t use a bad face, just look forward with a blank expression… No. Put your legs together and look to the side. Let’s liven up the atmosphere.”

A precious face? Do you compliment me naturally? Very happy.

“No, you can just take a picture. It’s not difficult…”

“I’ve taken a few shots so far, but they were all weird poses. Do as I say. Don’t regret it later.”

“I do not like it.”

“Stand straight. Hurry.”

She gives orders firmly.
With a dissatisfied expression on my face, I stood at attention like a soldier.
Chop up to the arm! When I attached it to the side of the pelvis so that it made a sound, the doctor laughed absurdly.

“Do you really want to do this? Why are you obstinate?”

“It’s not useless stubbornness, but the doctor is trying to force you to change.”

“Are you taking good pictures?”

“Then I’ll be in this state, so please take a good picture.”

“This is real…”

The moment the doctor tried to bruise me again, an elderly couple who looked good on their faces approached and asked politely.

“I think they are a good-looking couple. Would it be okay if I took a picture?”

The doctor urgently waved his hand at him.

“Ah… I think you’re misunderstanding something… We…”

If you miss this opportunity, you’re an idiot.
I interrupted the doctor with a shout.

“Let’s take a picture together! Quickly!”

At that, the doctor, who shook her shoulders, looked at me and the elderly couple, let out a long sigh, handed the phone to his grandfather, and came to me and stood side by side.
I naturally put my hand on the doctor’s shoulder and pulled him toward me.
Then she pursed her lips as she smiled at her grandfather.

“Can you take your hand off?”

“Why? Are you uncomfortable?”

“It’s not like that… But don’t be smirking.”

“My grandfather said they were a couple too. What’s weird about a boyfriend putting his hand on her girlfriend’s shoulder?”

“That old man must be blind. Anyone can see that they don’t look like a couple, but you misunderstood them that way.”

Seeing her struggling to make excuses, it seems that she feels sorry for Sehwa.

“You misunderstood. Mother and son are suitable.”

“You don’t look that old, do you? After you take the picture…”

While we were arguing in a low voice, the grandfather who was measuring the angle with his cell phone raised one hand.
I mean take a picture. The doctor stopped her and smiled broadly as he brought his hands together.
She changed her posture in an instant, and I burst out laughing at her.

After a while, a faint click is heard, and the grandfather approaches and holds out the phone to the doctor.

“It’s well taken, so take a look.”

“Oh, thank you…”

“I wish you good love.”

Having said that, the grandfather moved away with his wife.
The doctor stared blankly at the old couple and glanced sideways at me.
She seems to notice because of what her grandfather said at the end.
Pretending to be calm, she looked at the picture taken of her and exclaimed! She did and swallowed her breath.

Because the picture was taken really well.
It’s not that the composition was good, but our expressions were very good.
The doctor smiling brightly in a shy pose, and me smiling broadly next to him.
It was a good-looking photo, enough to make anyone think that Keum-seul is a good couple or a couple.

The doctor’s gaze was not detached from the picture.
Am I putting my husband’s face on my face? Do you remember any old memories?
I’m sure you’re feeling complicated.
I got an unexpected income. Blessings on America.

I called for joy in my heart, and promised that even if I conquered the earth, I would make that grandfather feel as comfortable as possible.

“Did it look good?”

“Uh? Yeah… Well filmed.”

“Shall we go in now?”

“Okay… Let’s go in.”

As I walked toward the entrance of the museum, I looked back.
She just stood still in her place and kept looking at pictures of her.
I called the doctor in a loud voice.

“Doctor! What are you doing? Aren’t you going in?”

The doctor, who suddenly came to his senses, shook her head and put her cell phone in her pocket.
She came to me and murmured.

“Are you really impatient?”

“It is because it is expected. Take a leisurely look around and then go back to have lunch. Oh, can you send me a picture?”

“Photo? Ah… I’ll send it to you later… At lunch.”

As soon as I saw it, I would make all sorts of excuses not to let it go.
I nodded and matched my stride with the doctor.
What do you do when you go back It will take time until the polymers come… I want to go on an active date where we naturally have no choice but to touch each other’s bodies.