CHAPTER 21
Ren gently laid you on the bed as both of you reach the guess room. You just stared at him the whole time.
Ren stared back, “Gwenchana?” he asked in a worried tone. You didn’t respond and just continued staring at him.
Ren waved his hand in front of your face to caught your attention, “Minyoung-ah, are you listening?” he asked. You finally back to your sense and snapped out your gaze, “Eh?!”
“I’m asking you if you’re alright now?” he asked once more. You nodded, “I guess.”
Ren sat on the edge of the bed near to your legs. You saw his hand was travelling to the lower part of your body. Your eyes widen, “Yah! What are you trying to do?!” you shouted that made him stopped on his motion and look at you.
You narrowed his eyes on him, “Get off of the bed now!” you said as you pushed him but Ren stayed still. “No.” he said and continued on what he was doing.
*Omo! Is he going to rape me? No! Please.. Anyone, save me!!* you screamed on your head and closed your eyes tightly.
Seconds later, you felt a warm thing on your ankle. You slowly open your eyes and saw a sight of Ren stroking your ankle.
“W-What are y-you doing?” you asked, still nervous. “I think you sprained your ankle so I’m trying to less the pain.” he said, not looking at you, still focusing on your ankle and continued stroking it gently.
You softened but your heart started to react again. “Stop.” you said. He turned to you, “Eh?” he asked in confusion.
“I said stop. You don’t need to do that.” you shrugged. “No. Your ankle need a treatment. I’m just helping you, you know.” he replied and continued his business again.
You grabbed his arm and shrugged, “I said stop it!” you said. He ignored you and continued. You reach his arm again, “I don’t need your treatment so stop now!” you shrugged but Ren shrugged back that cause of Ren falling on top of you.
SILENCE!
You and Ren didn’t move. Both of you just stared to each other’s eyes. No one dare to break the silence. Just then, your heart started to react again.
You snapped your daze and moved. “Ow!” you winced as you accidentally moved your foot that made you feel a pain from your ankle.
“Gwenchana?” Ren asked as he sat back. You didn’t respond instead you pointed at your ankle. Ren quickly got your hint, “I told you. You need a treatment. Wait here. I’ll go get a warm towel.” he stood up and headed to the wash room.
Minutes later, Ren went back to you. He sat next to you and reach your ankle. He gently place the warm towel on it and carefully give you a treatment.
Slowly, you started to feel better. The pain that you were having was slowly go away minute by minute.
You sat halfway and watched Ren silently. His face was so peaceful. He was being gentle on the treatment as much as he can so he won’t hurt you.
Not knowing, a smile formed on your face seeing the sight of him.
Suddenly, Ren turned around to face you. You quickly changed your expression to a serious one. “Feel better now?” he asked.
You cleared your throat and nodded. He smiled, “Good to know. Um.. Now, go to sleep while I’m doing the treatment so the pain will completely go away.” he said.
You’re just there, not moving. You just stared at him. He went near to you as he held your shoulder and help you laid on the bed. Speechless, you let him help you.
He lightly patted your head, “Go to sleep now.” he whispered and went back to your feet and continued giving you a treatment. You take another glance at him before you completely went to dreamland.
Minutes later, Ren finished the teatment. He pick-up the towel and placed it back to the wash room. As he went back to you, he stooped down in front of you and watched your sleeping face for a moment.
Still eyes closed, a tear suddenly slipped down to your cheek. Ren reach it out and gently wiped it away. *Don’t cry anymore Minyoung-ah.. It’s hurting me more when I see you in this situation.*
“Why don’t you confess to her?” a sudden voice asked from behind. Shocked, Ren spun around only to see her mom. “Omma..” he hissed in low voice as he stood up and covered Mrs. Choi’s mouth.
Ren glanced back at you. You were peacefully sleeping. Satisfied, Ren dragged his mom outside the guess room abd silently closed the door.
“Omma! Why dis you do that? What if she heard you?!” he hissed in a low voice as he let go of his mom so he won’t wake you up. “But I’m just only suggesting.” she pouted.
“But omma..” he whispered. “You know son.. if you love her, let her know about it.” she adviced. “We both know that I can’t. She hate me so it’s impossible for her to love me back. I’m already satisfied in our situation right now. If I confess, she’ll surely go far from me and I don’t want that to happen.” Ren muttered.
“But son—” “It’s late now. Go to sleep now omma.” he snapped. Mrs. Choi sighed, “Okay. Goodnight son.” she said and left.
Ren glanced back at the guess room’s door and let out a sighed. With that, he left and went to his room to sleep.
CHAPTER 22
You woke up next morning to unfamiliar place. *Where am I?*
Just then, you heard a light knock coming from the door. You turned to the direction of the door while it’s slowly open. You saw Mrs. Choi come in.
“Uh-oh.. Mrs. Choi?” you asked, confused. “Uh.. You’re already awake? Come on let’s eat breakfast.” she said as she walk to you.
“Where’s this place?” you asked. “Uh.. You don’t remember? You’re in our house.” Mrs. Choi replied.
*Right! I forgot I made an argue with my parents.* you smiled at her and nodded. “Come on, breakfast is waiting.” she said.
You nodded again and get off from the bed. With that, you and Mrs. Choi went out.
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“Uh.. Ren not yet here? Aish! That boy!!” you heard Mrs. Choi hissed as both of you sat at the dining area.
“Um.. Eomonim, can you wake up Ren?” Mrs. Choi said to the maid. The maid nodded and went to Ren’s room.
Minutes later, the maid came back but you didn’t see any sight of Ren. “Where’s Ren?” Mrs. Choi asked. “Mianhe ma’am but he don’t want to get up.” the maid explained. Mrs. Choi nodded and let out a sigh, “As always.” she whispered that made you turned to her.
“Okay, you can go now.” Mrs. Choi said to the maid as the maid bowed and left.
Then Mrs. Choi turned to you. You stared back. Suddenly, you saw her smiled. You raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
“Um.. Minyoung-ah.. Can you wake him up for me?” she finally spoke. “Deh?” you gasped in disbelief.
“Please?” Mrs. Choi pleaded with her both palm pressed together. You give her a small smile and nodded, can’t say ‘no’ to her.
You slowly stood up and was about to go to Ren’s room but stopped and turned back to Mrs. Choi. Mrs. Choi looked back.
“Um.. I didn’t know where his room is.” you said. She nodded in understanding, “Walk straight then turned to the right. The first door there, that’s his room.” she instructed.
You nodded and followed her instruction. As the time that you was already standing at Ren’s front door. You heaved a sigh and lightly knocked on his door.
No response.
You reach out the door knob and twisted it. You slowly open the door and found Ren silently sleeping on bed. You walked in and slowly approach him. “Ren, wake up.”
Ren stayed still, not moving.
You take a deep breath and shook him lightly, “Ren, wake up! Wake up!” you said in a normal tone.
Ren shrugged, still eyes closed. “I want to sleep more. Pillow, where’s my pillow?.” he mumbled in his sleep as he reach your body and pulled you on the bed as he hugged you tightly.
Your eyes widen, not only because of his shocking action but also because you noticed that he’s not wearing a shirt. You felt your cheeks heated up.
You remained silent as your eyes caught his peaceful sleeping face. You stared at him, still hugging you. Just then, his eyes slowly open. You froze but stayed still, not taking your eyes off from him. Ren stared back.
SILENCE!
Suddenly, the door burst open. “Kids, why taking so lo—” Mrs. Choi cut off when she saw you two hugging. “Oops! Mian. Just continue what you were doing. I’ll go now.”
You quickly pushhed Ren that cause him falling on the floor. “No. We’re doing nothing!” you snappped. “Ouch!” aren winced as he rubbed his butt.
Mrs. Choi giggled, “Aigoo! You two are so cute together.” she commented. “Omma!” you and Ren shouted at the same time.
Ren turned to you, “Omma?” he asked in confusion. “Uh-oh..” you lowered your head and bit your bottom lip.
“I told her to call me omma, is there a problem with that?” Mrs. Choi snapped. “Eh? But why?” Ren asked. “Aish! Just stop asking.” Mrs. Choi hissed at Ren then she turned to you, “Come on Minyoung-ah, let’s eat.” Mrs. Choi said and left.
You nodded and stood up then followed Mrs. Choi but stopped halfway and turned to Ren. “Yah!” you called. Ren looked up to you, “Wae?”
“Put a shirt on!” you rolled your eyes and turned around to leave but you heard him spoke, “Wae? Is it because my body made you blush?”
You felt your cheek heated up again and stormed off. Ren chuckled, *How cute..*
CHAPTER 23
As you went back to the dining area, your expression was so hard to explain. Your face was red..
Mrs. Choi suspiciously look at you, “Why is your face so red? Are you sick?” she asked. You look at her and gasped, “Eh?!”.
“Your face was red like tomatoe.” she commented. “Uh-oh..” you touch your cheeks, “B-because today is so hot.” you excused..
“Eh?! I don’t think this morning is hot.” Mrs. Choi slowly said and give you another suspicious look. You bit your lower lip, don’t know what to say..
Suddenly, Ren came but this time, he’s already wearing a shirt on. “Uh.. Ren, take your seat beside Minyoung.” Mrs. Choi spoke..
You gulped. Ren did what her mother said..
As Ren sat next to you, you felt your heart skipped. You were having a hard time to move from your spot. Shirtless Ren started to flashback on your mind. Your cheeks heated up again..
“Minyoung-ah, gwenchana? You’re red again.” Mrs. Choi said as she noticed your face. You gulped and look up, “Uh-oh.. Ne, gwenchana.” you replied..
Mrs. Choi nodded in understanding as she continue to eat. You could see at the corner of your eye that Ren was looking at you. You tried your best not look at him and just continued your food..
Breakfast went through silently..
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“You two get ready for school now.” Mrs. Choi said after finishing the breakfast. “Um.. I don’t have my uniform and even my school bag.” you snapped..
“Uh-oh..” Mrs. Choi bit her bottom lip. “I’ll go get it from their house.” Ren blurted. You and Mrs. Choi automatically turned to him..
“No. You just get ready for school.” Mrs. Choi snapped then turned to you, “And you Minyoung-ah, stay here. You’re nit going to attend school today. I’ll go to your house later and get your stuffs there.” she added..
You just nodded in agreement. Without a choice, Ren followed his mom’s words then went to school without you..
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“Feel at home, araseo? I’m going to your house now.” Mrs. Choi said. You silently nodded..
With that, Mrs. Choi left..
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“Yes ma’am, who are you visiting?” the guard asked Mrs. Choi as he approach her car..
“I’m looking for Mr. and Mrs. Park.” she replied. “Do you have an appointment with them.” the guard asked once more..
“Yes, I have. Just let me in now.” Mrs. Choi snapped. The guard quickly opened the main gate of the mansion as Mrs. Choi’s car entered the mansion..
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“Um.. May I know who are you looking for?” the maid asked Mrs. Choi as she entered your house..
“I’m looking for Mr. and Mrs. Park.” she simply replied. The maid nodded in understanding an let her enter the house..
“Please take a sit for a while. I’ll call Mr. and Mrs. Park.” the maod said as she led Mrs. Choi in the living room. Mrs. Choi sat on the coush as the maid left..
Minutes later, Mr. and Mrs. Park appeared. “Are you the one who looking for us?” your mom asked Mrs. Choi..
Mrs. Choi stood up and politely bowed, “Ahh.. Yes, I am.” Your mom nodded in understanding, “Please have a sit.” she said as Mrs. Choi sat and your parents sat in front of her..
“So.. um.. May I know who you are?” your mom asked. “Uh.. I’m Choi Mina, Ren’s mom.” she intoduced..
“Ren?” your dad reacted. Mrs. Choi nodded, “He’s your daughter’s classmate. If I’m not mistaken, he’s already went here.” Mrs. Choi explained..
Your parents look at each other in confusion. Mrs. Choi immediately get a hint..
“Maybe you don’t know about that. Um.. Actually, I went here because of Minyoung.” Mrs. Choi started that made your parents turned to her..
She then continued, “Minyoung was on my place right now and I’m here to ger some of her stuffs but then I was hoping that you two won’t let me do that.”.
Your dad raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean?” “I’m expecting for you to come with me and beg her to come with you two.” Mrs. Choi explained..
“Well.. I don’t think we still need to do that.” your mom snapped. Mrs. Choi look at her in shocked, “What?”.
“You said she’s at your place right? Then bring her back here.” your mom simply said..
Mrs. Choi clenched her fist in annoyance. She then look at your dad, waiting for his words. “My wife is right.” he responded..
Mrs. Choi harshly stood up ans narrowed her eyes to your parents, “Are you really a parents to her?! You know what? She loves you two very much. Maybe the others could see her smiles but I know that was a fake one. I saw her smile too when I go with her shopping but behind those smiles, I can see the sadness and emptyness in her eyes. And you know what she need to fullfill that?..” she paused, “..LOVE, love by parents.”.
Your parents especially your mother taken a back by Mrs. Choi’s words..
Mrs. Choi grabbed her bag from the couch and give your parents a one last glared, “Don’t expect me to bring her back here coz you two doesn’t deserve a daughter like her!” with that, Mrs. Choi left the Park’s mansion.
CHAPTER 24
You were sitting on the couch, waiting for Mrs. Choi to come back.
*Why she’s taking so long? Is something bad happen?* you wondered.
You stood up and decided to followed her when Mrs. Choi suddenly came back.
“Uh.. Omma..” you whispered. Mrs. Choi give you a serious look and hold your shoulder. “Mrs. Choi..” you whispered again.
“I told you to call me omma and from now on, I’ll be your omma and you’re my daughter, araseo?” she said in a serious tone.
You just nodded, a bit confused. You search around her, “Where’s my uniform?” you asked when you see no uniform with her.
“No need to get your uniform, I’ll just buy you a new uniform.” she said. “But—” “No buts! Wait.. Do you already eat lunch?” she changed the topic.
You shook your head. “Come on, I’ll make lunch for the two of us.” Mrs. Choi took your hand and led the way to the dining area.
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“Lunch is ready~” Mrs. Choi sang as you sat at dining area. “Woah!” you gasped after seeing the delicious foods in front of you.
Mrs. Choi smiled at your reaction, “Silly! Let’s start.” she said. You beamed and nodded as you start your food and so did Mrs. Choi.
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“I’m full.” you said after you finished your food. Mrs. Choi smiled at you once again.
Suddenly, the maid came. She bowed, “You have visitors ma’am.” she said. “Eh?” Mrs. Choi nodded, “Okay then, we’ll go there.”
The maid bowed once again and left.
“I wonder who the visitors are.” she whispered. “Why don’t we go and see?” you suggested.
“Well then. Come on.” she said and with that, both you and Mrs. Choi went to the living room.
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“Omma? Appa?” you gasped after seeing the visitors. “Minyoung-ah!” your mom called abd started to walk to you.
Mrs. Choi went in front of you that made your mom stopped. Mrs. Choi was eyeing your mom. “What are you two doing here?” Mrs. Choi asked your parents.
“We’re here for our daughter.” your dad replied in polite way.
“What?! Then what are you going to do after? Hurting her again?! No! I won’t give her back to the two of you. She will stay with me from now on.” Mrs. Choi said.
You were shocked on what she said but you decided to remained silent, not knowing what to say.
Just then, you saw your mom bowed 90 degrees in front of Mrs. Choi. “Please forgive me on what I said earlier...” then she raised her head, “To be honest, all your words hit me. I now realized all my mistakes and being a mother with my daughter Minyoung. Please let me be a better mom to her. Please give me back my daughter.” a tear suddenly slipped down to her cheek.
It made Mrs. Choi shocked and so was you. That’s thr first time you saw your mom cry.
Then your dad embraced your mom. He look at Mrs. Choi, “Please allow us to be a better parents to Minyoung this time. We’ll promise to love her as a precious daughter.” your dad words softened you.
Your dad turned to you, “Please..” you could see a sincerity in his face. Mrs. Choi tuned to you as you looked back at her. You bit your lip and nodded.
Mrs. Choi then stepped aside and let you go to your parents. With that, you walked to your parents and hugged them, “I love you omma, appa.” you whispered. “We love you too.” your dad answered as your mom was still crying.
Mrs. Choi sighed and smiled. Seeing the scenery of your family makes her calm now.
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“Thank you omma for letting me to stay here.” you said to Mrs. Choi. She smiled, “No problem. Just call me if they hurt you again, araseo?” she said. You smiled and nodded, “I will.”
“Minyoung-ah, let’s go now. Your appa is waiting in the car.” your omma called as she walked to you. You turned to her, “Ne omma.”
Your mom walked to Mrs. Choi and took her hand, “Many thanks to you. Because of you I realized all my mistakes. Thank you also for letting my daughter to stay here at your place.” your mom said.
Mrs. Choi smiled and placed her other hand on top of your mom’s hand. “No problem. She’s like a daughter to me now. There’s a possibility to be real.” she said.
Your mom titled her head in confusion, “Eh? What do you mean?” You also was confused.
“My son and your daughter, you know.” Mrs. Choi winked at you. You gulped as you hold your mom and stay away from Mrs. Choi a bit. “Don’t mind Mrs. Choi omma.” you said.
To your surprised, your mom smiled and said, “But I think that’s a good idea.” she turned to Mrs. Choi and smiled. Mrs. Choi giggled.
You rolled your eyes, “Come on omma, appa is waiting.” you reminded. Your mom nodded.
You and your mom goodbye to Mrs. Choi and waved as sge waved back. With that, you and your parents left the Choi’s mansion.
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Mrs. Choi was busy watching when Ren suddenly came back from school. Ren ignored her mom and went straiggt to his room.
After changing his clothes, you popped in his mind. *I wonder what she’s doing right now.. But she’s not with omma. Maybe she’s in the guess room.*
Ren went to the guess room but to his disappointment, you’re nowhere to be seen there. He then went back to the living room and search for you but no sight of you will be seen.
“She’s no longer here.” Mrs. Choi snapped, eyes still focusing on the TV screen. Ren automatically turned to his mom, “Eh?!”
Mrs. Choi turned to his son, “You’re looking for Minyoung, aren’t you?” she asked. Ren shook his head, “No, why should I? Psh!” he rolled his eyes and went back to his room.
Mrs. Choi chuckled an continued watching.
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“Aish! Omma is really know all about me.” Ren cursed as he laid on his bed. “But I wonder why she’s not here anymore..” he mumbled to himself.
CHAPTER 25
As the car of your parents droved off, you started to be uncomfortable around them. That was the first time you saw the cried since they always far from you because of their business.
Just then, you realized that the way of the car is not the way to your house. “It’s not the right way to our house.” you said as you turned to your parents.
You saw your mom smiled. “We know.” she replied. “Where are we going then?” you asked.
“Mall.” she simply replied. You titled your head and turned to your dad only to received a bright smiled from him.
Suddenly, the car stopped in front of the mall. You and your parents went out from the car. You were still confused on what is going on right now.
Your mom took your hand that made you jump in surprised. That was the first time she hold your hand ever since you started to attend school.
You turned to your mom with a confuse look. Your mom smiled, “Let’s go shopping.” she beamed.
“Eh?!” you gasped. “Don’t you want to go shopping with your parent but want with Mrs. Choi hmm?” your mom snapped.
You quickly shook your head, “Ani. Of course, I want to.” you immediately replied. “But.. This is the first were going to shopping all together so I’m confused..” you whispered as you lowered your head.
Your mom cupped your chin and make you faced her, “I know, we know. We just want to spend our free time with you. We know that we’re not a good parents to you before so now, let us to be a better parents to you. We’re going to have a family bonding today, right honey?” your mom asked your dad.
You turned to your dad to have an answer from him. He smiled and nodded, “We will be a better parents this time, I’ll promise.” your dad replied.
You softened as a tear suddenly slipped down to your cheek.
“Minyoung-ah, why are you crying? Something wrong? Do you feel hurt?” your mom asked in worried tone.
You shook your head, “I was just happy.” with that, you hugged your mom, “Gomawo omma..” you look to your dad, “Gomawo appa.”
You dad smiled as your mom lightly patted your back. “No need to thank us. It’s not a favor but our duty being your parents.” your mon broke the hug and faced you, “Come on, all the dresses, shoes and accessories are waiting for us!” your mom beamed and smiled. You smiled and nodded.
With that, you and your parents entered the mall.
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“Oh! Miss, you’re here again.” the sales lady from the kast time recognized you. You just smiled and nodded.
The sales lady searched around you, “You didn’t bring your mom with you?” the sales lady asked about Mrs. Choi. You were about to speak but your mom snapped you, “I’m her mom.”
“Uh-oh.. But I thought your mom is tge one with you kast time.” the sales lady whispered. “I already told you last time that she’s not my mom.” you turned to your mom, “She’s my mom and my dad is there.” you nodded to your dad’s direction, not that far from you. You smiled to your mom as your mom smiled back, softened.
The sales lady nodded in understanding. “Mian. Umm.. If you two are looking for dresses. We have lots of dresses here.” she changed the topic.
You and your mom look at each other and smiled.
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“Woah! Look Minyoung-ah, isn’t it cute?” you heard your mom said as she pointed to a pink dress. You nodded in agreement.
“Try this! Palli!” your mom excitedly said. You giggled and do what she said.
Minutes later, you went out from the fitting room wearing the cute pink dress. “Woah! You look so cute with that dress! It’s fitted to you perfectly!” your mom commented.
You smiled, “Thanks omma.” She smiled back, “Miss, I’ll pay for this dress.” she said to sales lady.
“Okay ma’am. Please change now so you can pay it to the counter.” the sales lady said. “She’s going to wear it. I’ll just pay.” your mom snapped.
You didn’t protest and let her do what she want. For some reason, you could see Mrs. Choi on your mom. They’re totally the same.
You and your mom picked many dress, clothes, etc. and your mom paid it all. She does really want to be a better mom to you.
After that, you two went to the shoes section and of course, your mom bought you 5 pairs.
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“Let’s go back to your appa.” your mom said. You nodded.
As you went back to your waiting dad, you saw him smiled. You couldn’t help but smiled back.
“Done shopping?” he asked. You nodded. “Come on, let’s eat then.” he said. You and your mom nodded in agreement.
You and your parents entered one of the restaurant in the mall. You search for a table and ordered for the food.
Minutes later, the food served. Your parents started to eat and so did you. BUT you were having a hard time to cut your steak.
Suddenly, you heard your dad said, “Let me cut it for you.” You look up at him in surprised but let him cut it for you.
You watch your dad cutting your steak for you then to your mom as she smiled at you. “Here you go..” your dad give back your plate.
You took it, “Gomawo appa.” you said. He replied you a smile.
With that, all of you continued eating.
You take a glance to your parents who were busy eating their foods. *I think they are already a better parents to me now..*
CHAPTER 26
Next morning, you woke up early to attend school. For the first time, your parents joined you for breakfast and it’s a pleasure for you.
After that, you waved and say ‘goodbye’ to them then off to school. Using your car, you went school safely. As you reach school, you were about to walk straight to your classroom when you suddenly saw Ren that made you stopped. You didn’t know why but you’re not the normal Minyoung whenever you saw him.
*My heart is being abnormal again..* you hissed to yourself.
You quickly hide inside your car, not wanting to walk to your classroom with that pretty boy.
As Ren disappeared on your sight, you went out once again from your car and started to walk to the classroom slowly but careful.
Just then, you felt a hand tapped your shoulder. Your eyes dropped, *Please don’t let him be..* you hoped as you deep a breath. You open your eyes and slowly turned around.
“Uh.. Minhyun oppa..” you whispered in relief. “Good morning! Oh! You look so pale. Are you sick yesterday that’s why your absent?” he asked, worried.
*No.* “Uh.. Yes, I’m sick yesterday that’s why I’m absent.” you lied. He nodded in understanding, “So.. Are you okay now?” he asked.
You nodded.
He smiled, “That’s good then. Kaja, let’s walk to the classroom together.” he said as he took your hand. You beamed and nodded.
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Reaching the classroom, you could see a pair of eyes were on you and Minhyun’s holding hands. It was Ren.
You didn’t know the reason but you slowly removed your hand from Minhyun. “I’m going to my seat now oppa..” you whispered. He nodded.
With that, you and Mihyun separated and headed to your own respective seats.
As the time you sat on your chair, you could see from the corner of your eye that Ren was still staring at you.
You can’t concentrate because of the stare. Your eyes were glued to the window, not wanting to meet his eyes.
Suddenly, you heard a foot steps coming nearer and nearer to you. Until you heard a voice called, “Minyoung-ah..” that voice was just near from you.
Your eyes dropped, *That voice..* you open your eyes and slowly turned to you right only to see Ren sitting on the next chair from you, as you were expected.
“What?!” you asked coldly. “Um..” he started. *Yah! Choi Minki, just her now! Will you?!* he scolded himself in his head.
“Do you want to come in our house?” Ren blurted with a low voice but you could still heard it. “M-me? Y-You’re inviting to your house?” you gasped. *Why is he inviting me for?* you wondered.
“Um.. Because we need to practice, you know..” he shyly snapped. “Uh-oh..” you didn’t why but you felt a bit disappointed when he said for the ‘practice’.
Suddenly, you friends interrupted your conversation with Ren. “Since when did the two of you get close to each other huh?” Aron asked.
You and Ren looked up then look at each other. You rolled your eyes, “We’re not close, okay..” you simply said.
“Then what are you two talking about?” JR asked. “Can’t we just talk about our practice?” you raised an eyebrow. “Ohh..” they nodded in understanding. “Uh.. By the way Minyoung-ah, why are you absent yesterday?” Baekho asked.
You gulped by the sudden question as you met eyes with Ren. You bit your bottom lip, not knowing what to say but Minhyun answered it for you.
“She’s sick yesterday, right Minyoung?” Minhyun said as your friends turned to you, waiting for a answer.
You look up at Minhyun, “Eh?! Uh-oh.. Yeah.. I’m sick yesterday that’s why I’m absent.” you lied again. They nodded in understanding.
Ren was looking at you but you didn’t dare to met his eyes instead you avoid his gaze.
Suddenly, your teacher came. Your friends headed to their respective seats. Ren stood up and was about to went back to hus seat when you whispered his name, “Ren..”
Ren’s heart skipped as he slowly turned to you. “Let’s just practice in our house after class.” you blurted.
With that, you turned to face the window again. A sudden smiled form on Ren’s face as he happily went vack to his seat.
You on the other hand was secretly smiling while facing the window, not knowing the reason of your smile.
CHAPTER 27
“Class dismissed.” your teacher announced.
As your teacher left, your friends went to you. “Minyoung-ah, wanna come with us?” Minhyun asked you.
“Eodi?” you asked back. “Lotte World!” Aron beamed. You brightened, “Of cou—” your words cut off by Ren.
“Sorry but she can’t go with you guys.” he snapped. All of you turned to him. “What?!” JR raised an eyebrow.
“We have a practice today. Don’t you guys have practice too?” Ren said. “Right! I have a practice today. I forgot!” Baekho exclaimed as he run towards the door. “I forgot, I have too.” Minhyun said. “Nado.” JR and Aron said at the same time and with that, they left.
You pouted. You turned to Ren and shot him a look, “You always want to annoy me, aren’t you?”
“Wae? You want to go to Lotte World? I can go with you.” he said almost whispering. “Mwo?!” you gaped. *Crap!* “Uh-oh.. I said I’ll go with you in your house today coz we have a practice.” he lied.
You rolled your eyes, “I don’t have any choice but to stuck with you.” you said as you stood up and started to walk.
Then you heard him said in a low voice, “Do you really hate me that much?” With that question, you suddenly stopped.
You turned to him, he was looking at you with a serious face. You look away, “Yes.” with that, you turned around again and continued walking.
Hurt, Ren followed you.
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“Let’s just ride my car.” you said to him. “No. You just ride yours and I’ll ride mine.” with that said, Ren headed to his car and hopped inside.
Your frowned, *What happen to him? Did I hurt him?* you shook your head, *Aish! Whatever!* with that, you hopped inside your car and droved off and so did Ren.
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“Uh.. Minyoung-ah, you already home~” your mom give you a hug. Ren watched the two of you in confusion.
“Where’s appa?” you asked. “Work.” your mom replied. “Eh? Why are you here then? Don’t you have work too?” you asked.
Your mom smiled, “Your appa can do it by himself, no need my help. We decided to atleast one of us will stay here at house with you.” she explained. You smiled, touched.
“Uh.. You bring a beautiful friend today..” your mom said as she noticed Ren. You turned to Ren, “Uh-oh..”
Ren bowed, “Annyeong haseyo! Choi Minki-imnida.. But you can call me Ren.” he introduced himself.
“Wait! What?! Your voice.. Y-You’re a b-boy?!” your mom gasped. Ren slowly nodded.
“Omo! Omo! You have a pretty face as a girl.” your mom commented. You rolled your eyes, *Pretty pftt!*
“And Oh! Your surname is Choi, right?” your mom asked once more. Ren nodded once again. Your mom turned to you, “Is he the son of Mrs. Choi?” she asked.
You nodded.
Your mom turned to Ren again, “Woah! She has a beaitiful son.” Ren awkwardly smiled as he rubbed the back of his neck, “I don’t think that’s a compliment.”
“Uh.. Hehe.. But to be honest, you do like a girl. Minyoung look, he’s even prettier than you.” your mom said.
“Omma!” you wined. Your mom chuckled, “No need to be jealous. He’s prettier but he’s a boy and you’re a girl you know.. Well.. I think you look good together.” your mom commented.
“Omma!” you winced. Your mom chuckled at you and give Ren a winked. “Aish! Omma, we’re going to practice now.” you said as you grabbed Ren’s arm and dragged him away from your mom.
CHAPTER 28
“Aish! I don’t even that my omma is like that. Just don’t mind her. She spoke many things.” you said to Ren as you let go his hand when the two of you reach the practice room.
“It’s nothing. I know it’s impossible to happen.” he said with a serious voice. You turned to him, “What?”
He shook hi head, “Nothing. Let’s just start practicing.” he snapped, not looking at you.
You stared at him in confusion, *What did he mean? It will never happen? What is it? Hmm.. There’s something with him that I don’t know.*
“Come on, let’s start.” he snapped out your thoughts. “Uh-oh.. Yeah.” you replied as you positioned yourself beside him.
“Let’s practice the solo dance for now.” he said as he pressed the play button of the player. You just nodded and do your best on the practice.
.....
“Let’s start again. You made a wrong step!” Ren said in a bit annoyed voice and stop the song.
“Please focus, will you?” he hissed. You raised an eyebrow, “Yah! Who said I’m not focusing?! I’m trying my best to get the right step, okay.. I’m not a dancer like you who will get the right steps in just few minutes.” you snapped.
He ignored you and turned on the player once again, “Let’s stat again and focus.” he said. You made a face and do what he said since you don’t hve any other choice but to follow his instruction.
Minutes later, Ren turned off the player again that made you stopped again. You look at him confused, “What now?” you asked in annoyance.
“You made a wrong step again. Please focus.” he said. You rolled your eyes, “Okay let’s start again.”
Minutes later, you finally get all the steps right.
“Finally..” Ren whispered as he turned off the player. “Are.. we going to.. practice the partner part now?” you slowly asked.
He shook his head, “I don’t want to do that anymore. I removed it.” he simply said.
“What?! Why?!” you gasped, not knowing your reaction. Ren raised an eyebrow to you, “Aren’t you happy that I removed it?” he asked.
“Uh-oh.. Yeah. I don’t want to do it but I think we will get a high grade if we did it.” you explained as you gazed at him.
Ren stared at you for a while. *Omo! What’s happening to me? Why did I say that?* you hissed to yourself.
Just then, you saw Ren nodded. “Okay then.”
After hearing his words, you didn’t know why but you felt so happy that you and Ren will do that body contact again.
Ren pulled out his hand, offering to hold your hand. Without hesitation, you placed your right hand on top of his left hand. Ren placed his other hand to your waist an pulled you closer. You gulped that made you put your other hand to his broad shoulder. Ren look straightly to your eyes as you stared back. Your eyes were already glued to his.
Suddenly, Ren started to move taht made you moved along with his. Both of your eyes didn’t take off from each other, not wanting to broke the staring moment.
Just after the song ended, neither Ren nor you want to let go each other. Your face suddenly started to moved closer to him. Ren stayed still. Right now, you didn’t know what you were doing.
Right after Ren closed his eyes, reality hit your head. You stopped halfway, *Shit! What am I doing right now?*
Instead of pressing your lips to his, you lean closer to his ear and whispered, “There’s no kiss for you..” then you let go of him.
Ren quickly open his eyes, “You tricked me again huh?” you narrowed his eyes to you. You sat and laugh evily, “Wae? Expecting for a kiss from me? Dream on! I’m not going to kiss the person I hate!” you smirked.
Ren looked away, “I should go now. Let’s continue our practice tomorrow.” was all he said and left with a sanked heart.
You continue laughing, could still see Ren. When he finally disappeared from your sight, you stopped laughing and your expression went serious.
You lowered your head and placed a hand on your chest, *That was too close..*
CHAPTER 29
You woke up next morning to get ready for school.
You went downstairs to eat your breakfast with your mom but to your surprised, your dad was there also.
“Uh... Appa, why are you still here?” you asked. “Wae? Don’t you want breakfast with me?” he asked.
You shook your head, “Ani.. But, what about your work?” you asked. “We’ll go ahead after eating breakfast with you.” your dad replied.
You turned to your mom, “You will go to work too?” you asked. She nodded, “Your dad really need my help today.” she explained.
You nodded in understanding, “You two shouldn’t wait for me for the breakfast if there are many undone works waiting for the two of you to finish.” you said.
“Aish! Of course, we will wait for our daughter. Right honey?” your dad turned to your mom. Your mom nodded and smiled at you, “Sit down so we can start our breakfast now.” she said.
“Uh-oh..” you nodded and take a sit.
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“I’m going now, annyeong omma, appa!” you waved and was about to leave but your dad stopped you.
“We’ll take you there.” he spoke out. You turned back to face your parents, “Eh?!”
“Let us take you to your school. Come on, before you get late.” he said. You nodded, “Dae.”
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“Here you go. We’re already here.” your dad announced. You get off from the car as your parents also did.
“Thank you for the ride appa and omma.” you smiled. The smiled back, “No problem.” your dad replied.
Suddenly, your friends saw you with your parents and walked to you. “Minyoung-ah!” Baekho called. You turned around, “Uh.. Baekho oppa..”
Your parents titled their heads as they turned to your friends. “Are you guys, my daughter’s friends?” your mom asked.
Your friends glanced at you. “Uh-oh.. Omma, appa meet my friends. Baekho oppa, Minhyun oppa, JR oppa and Aron oppa. Oppas meet my parents.” you introduced.
The 4 boys quickly bowed in front of your parents. “Annyeong haseyo Mr. and Mrs. Park.” they greeted.
Your mom smiled and turned to look at you, “You have lots of handsome friends huh?! And also a PRETTY one.” your mom emphasized the magic word.
“Omma..” you hissed. Your mom rolled her eyes and turned to your friends again, “By any chance, did you guys know about the pretty boy named Ren?” she asked. You gasped in surprised by your mom’s sudden question.
“Yes, we know him. Wae?” Minhyun asked in confusion. Before your mom could answer his question, Ren popped on her sight.
“Oh! There he is!” she called out that made Ren stopped by the familiar voice. Ren turned to the direction of the voice and accidentally met eyes with you. You gulped and quickly look away.
Your mom walked to him and dragged him to your direction. “Did you know him Mrs. Park?” JR asked. “That’s also my question.” your dad said.
“Yeah, he’s my future son-in-law.” your mom announced. “Son-in-law?!” your friends and your dad gasped as you also.
Your mom chuckled and smiled at Ren, “You like my daughter, don’t you?” she asked.
Ren made a paused on it and so did you. Ren glance at you, you stared back, waiting for his answer.
Just then, the bell rang.
Ren faced your mom again, “I’m sorry Mrs. Park but I need to go to my class now. Nice to see you again, bye.” he waved then left.
You frowned, a bit disappointed that he didn’t say a reply for your mom’s question. *The way he avoided my mom’s question, I think I already knew the answer. He doesn’t like me..*
“Someone is disappointed eh?” your mom whispered to you. You gulped and turned to her, “No, I’m not. Appa, please take omma now. Remember, work is waiting.” you reminded.
Your dad nodded, “Uh yeah.. Honey, let’s go now.” he said and open the car door for your mom.
Your mom turned back to you before she could go inside the car and said, “If you want my help, don’t hesitate to ask me.” she winked and finally went inside the car and so did your dad. With that, the car droved off.
“Aish! Omma is really..” you whispered. “You like Ren?” Aron asked you.
You gasped, “Eh?” you shook your head, “Ani. Omma is kidding. Don’t mind her. Come on, class wil start soon.” with that, you headed to the classroom.
Confused, your friends followed.
CHAPTER 30
As you entered the classroom, Ren didn’t even look at your direction.
Unexpectedly, you don’t want the fact that he’s ignoring you.
Suddenly, your teacher came and the class started.
You’re not focusing at the class the whole time coz your gaze was only focusing on Ren.
Ren on the other hand was listening to the class, not wanting to look at you.
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“Class dismmissed.” your teacher announced. Your gaze suddenly snapped by your friends, “Minyoung-ah!” Baekho called.
“Uh-oh.. Oppas..” you snapped out your gaze and turned to them. “Come on, let’s go out.” JR said.
“Yeah! It’s been a long time since we last go out together.” Aron added. Minhyun nodded, “Right! Come on, let’s have fun!” he beamed.
Ren frowned, “What do you want?” he asked coldly. You catch up your breath and replied, “Don’t we have a practice today?” you asked.
He shook his head, “No, can I go now?” he asked arrogantly. You let go his arm and lowered your head, “Uh.. I thought we have.” with that, you slowly turned around and was about to leave but you heard him spoke.
“Do you still want me to be your partner?” he asked. You stopped and turned to face him again, “Eh?!” you titled your head.
“If you don’t want, I’ll talk to our teacher to change our partners.” he said.
You made a paused on it. Then, you heard him sigh. “Go home now. I’ll talk to our teacher today.” he was about to go to your teacher but you stopped him.
“No.” you blurted. He looked back at you with a confuse look. “What?!”
You paused again and said, “No need to change partners. We already make a practice so it will be hard for us if we change our partners.” you excused.
“Are you sure?” he asked. You nodded without hesitation.
“Okay then. Let’s have a practice today.” he said with a smile. You couldn’t help but to smiled back.
“This is the first time I saw you smiled at me.” he snapped. Your expression changed as you cleared your throat. “I’m not smiling at you. Let’s just go, okay..” you rolled your eyes and started to walk to your car. Ren caught your arms to stopped you.
You look up at him and titled your head. “Let’s just ride a bus instead of your car.” he said he slidded his hand down to your hand and clasped your hand with his. With that, he dragged you outside the school.
“Wait! What about our cars?” you asked. “Yours only. I didn’t bring my car with me today.” he snapped. “What?” you gasped. “I ride a bus this morning.” he replied. “Then how about my car?” you asked in panic.
“Don’t worry, your car will be safe at school.” with that, he dragged you to the Bus Stop.
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“Are we going to practice at your place?” you asked. He shook his head, “No. At your place.” he replied.
“But if we take a bus, we’ll get there after an hour.” you said. “So what?!” he snapped.
You was about to argue but he spoke again, “Oh! There’s a bus! Come on!” both of you hopped inside the bus.
No choice, you sat at the end of the bus on the left side. Ren sat next to you.
You shot him a look and nodded at the seat across your seat, “Sit there.” you muttered.
Ren shook his head, “No, I don’t want to.” he shrugged. You made face and rolled your eyes as you turned to face the window and secretly smiled.
Minutes later, you eyelids dropped. Ren noticed you as he carefully placed your head to his broad shoulder and wrapped his arm around your shoulder.
Ren placed his head on top of your head and closed his eyes to join you to the dreamland.
Ren gently laid you on the bed as both of you reach the guess room. You just stared at him the whole time.
Ren stared back, “Gwenchana?” he asked in a worried tone. You didn’t respond and just continued staring at him.
Ren waved his hand in front of your face to caught your attention, “Minyoung-ah, are you listening?” he asked. You finally back to your sense and snapped out your gaze, “Eh?!”
“I’m asking you if you’re alright now?” he asked once more. You nodded, “I guess.”
Ren sat on the edge of the bed near to your legs. You saw his hand was travelling to the lower part of your body. Your eyes widen, “Yah! What are you trying to do?!” you shouted that made him stopped on his motion and look at you.
You narrowed his eyes on him, “Get off of the bed now!” you said as you pushed him but Ren stayed still. “No.” he said and continued on what he was doing.
*Omo! Is he going to rape me? No! Please.. Anyone, save me!!* you screamed on your head and closed your eyes tightly.
Seconds later, you felt a warm thing on your ankle. You slowly open your eyes and saw a sight of Ren stroking your ankle.
“W-What are y-you doing?” you asked, still nervous. “I think you sprained your ankle so I’m trying to less the pain.” he said, not looking at you, still focusing on your ankle and continued stroking it gently.
You softened but your heart started to react again. “Stop.” you said. He turned to you, “Eh?” he asked in confusion.
“I said stop. You don’t need to do that.” you shrugged. “No. Your ankle need a treatment. I’m just helping you, you know.” he replied and continued his business again.
You grabbed his arm and shrugged, “I said stop it!” you said. He ignored you and continued. You reach his arm again, “I don’t need your treatment so stop now!” you shrugged but Ren shrugged back that cause of Ren falling on top of you.
SILENCE!
You and Ren didn’t move. Both of you just stared to each other’s eyes. No one dare to break the silence. Just then, your heart started to react again.
You snapped your daze and moved. “Ow!” you winced as you accidentally moved your foot that made you feel a pain from your ankle.
“Gwenchana?” Ren asked as he sat back. You didn’t respond instead you pointed at your ankle. Ren quickly got your hint, “I told you. You need a treatment. Wait here. I’ll go get a warm towel.” he stood up and headed to the wash room.
Minutes later, Ren went back to you. He sat next to you and reach your ankle. He gently place the warm towel on it and carefully give you a treatment.
Slowly, you started to feel better. The pain that you were having was slowly go away minute by minute.
You sat halfway and watched Ren silently. His face was so peaceful. He was being gentle on the treatment as much as he can so he won’t hurt you.
Not knowing, a smile formed on your face seeing the sight of him.
Suddenly, Ren turned around to face you. You quickly changed your expression to a serious one. “Feel better now?” he asked.
You cleared your throat and nodded. He smiled, “Good to know. Um.. Now, go to sleep while I’m doing the treatment so the pain will completely go away.” he said.
You’re just there, not moving. You just stared at him. He went near to you as he held your shoulder and help you laid on the bed. Speechless, you let him help you.
He lightly patted your head, “Go to sleep now.” he whispered and went back to your feet and continued giving you a treatment. You take another glance at him before you completely went to dreamland.
Minutes later, Ren finished the teatment. He pick-up the towel and placed it back to the wash room. As he went back to you, he stooped down in front of you and watched your sleeping face for a moment.
Still eyes closed, a tear suddenly slipped down to your cheek. Ren reach it out and gently wiped it away. *Don’t cry anymore Minyoung-ah.. It’s hurting me more when I see you in this situation.*
“Why don’t you confess to her?” a sudden voice asked from behind. Shocked, Ren spun around only to see her mom. “Omma..” he hissed in low voice as he stood up and covered Mrs. Choi’s mouth.
Ren glanced back at you. You were peacefully sleeping. Satisfied, Ren dragged his mom outside the guess room abd silently closed the door.
“Omma! Why dis you do that? What if she heard you?!” he hissed in a low voice as he let go of his mom so he won’t wake you up. “But I’m just only suggesting.” she pouted.
“But omma..” he whispered. “You know son.. if you love her, let her know about it.” she adviced. “We both know that I can’t. She hate me so it’s impossible for her to love me back. I’m already satisfied in our situation right now. If I confess, she’ll surely go far from me and I don’t want that to happen.” Ren muttered.
“But son—” “It’s late now. Go to sleep now omma.” he snapped. Mrs. Choi sighed, “Okay. Goodnight son.” she said and left.
Ren glanced back at the guess room’s door and let out a sighed. With that, he left and went to his room to sleep.
CHAPTER 22
You woke up next morning to unfamiliar place. *Where am I?*
Just then, you heard a light knock coming from the door. You turned to the direction of the door while it’s slowly open. You saw Mrs. Choi come in.
“Uh-oh.. Mrs. Choi?” you asked, confused. “Uh.. You’re already awake? Come on let’s eat breakfast.” she said as she walk to you.
“Where’s this place?” you asked. “Uh.. You don’t remember? You’re in our house.” Mrs. Choi replied.
*Right! I forgot I made an argue with my parents.* you smiled at her and nodded. “Come on, breakfast is waiting.” she said.
You nodded again and get off from the bed. With that, you and Mrs. Choi went out.
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“Uh.. Ren not yet here? Aish! That boy!!” you heard Mrs. Choi hissed as both of you sat at the dining area.
“Um.. Eomonim, can you wake up Ren?” Mrs. Choi said to the maid. The maid nodded and went to Ren’s room.
Minutes later, the maid came back but you didn’t see any sight of Ren. “Where’s Ren?” Mrs. Choi asked. “Mianhe ma’am but he don’t want to get up.” the maid explained. Mrs. Choi nodded and let out a sigh, “As always.” she whispered that made you turned to her.
“Okay, you can go now.” Mrs. Choi said to the maid as the maid bowed and left.
Then Mrs. Choi turned to you. You stared back. Suddenly, you saw her smiled. You raised an eyebrow, puzzled.
“Um.. Minyoung-ah.. Can you wake him up for me?” she finally spoke. “Deh?” you gasped in disbelief.
“Please?” Mrs. Choi pleaded with her both palm pressed together. You give her a small smile and nodded, can’t say ‘no’ to her.
You slowly stood up and was about to go to Ren’s room but stopped and turned back to Mrs. Choi. Mrs. Choi looked back.
“Um.. I didn’t know where his room is.” you said. She nodded in understanding, “Walk straight then turned to the right. The first door there, that’s his room.” she instructed.
You nodded and followed her instruction. As the time that you was already standing at Ren’s front door. You heaved a sigh and lightly knocked on his door.
No response.
You reach out the door knob and twisted it. You slowly open the door and found Ren silently sleeping on bed. You walked in and slowly approach him. “Ren, wake up.”
Ren stayed still, not moving.
You take a deep breath and shook him lightly, “Ren, wake up! Wake up!” you said in a normal tone.
Ren shrugged, still eyes closed. “I want to sleep more. Pillow, where’s my pillow?.” he mumbled in his sleep as he reach your body and pulled you on the bed as he hugged you tightly.
Your eyes widen, not only because of his shocking action but also because you noticed that he’s not wearing a shirt. You felt your cheeks heated up.
You remained silent as your eyes caught his peaceful sleeping face. You stared at him, still hugging you. Just then, his eyes slowly open. You froze but stayed still, not taking your eyes off from him. Ren stared back.
SILENCE!
Suddenly, the door burst open. “Kids, why taking so lo—” Mrs. Choi cut off when she saw you two hugging. “Oops! Mian. Just continue what you were doing. I’ll go now.”
You quickly pushhed Ren that cause him falling on the floor. “No. We’re doing nothing!” you snappped. “Ouch!” aren winced as he rubbed his butt.
Mrs. Choi giggled, “Aigoo! You two are so cute together.” she commented. “Omma!” you and Ren shouted at the same time.
Ren turned to you, “Omma?” he asked in confusion. “Uh-oh..” you lowered your head and bit your bottom lip.
“I told her to call me omma, is there a problem with that?” Mrs. Choi snapped. “Eh? But why?” Ren asked. “Aish! Just stop asking.” Mrs. Choi hissed at Ren then she turned to you, “Come on Minyoung-ah, let’s eat.” Mrs. Choi said and left.
You nodded and stood up then followed Mrs. Choi but stopped halfway and turned to Ren. “Yah!” you called. Ren looked up to you, “Wae?”
“Put a shirt on!” you rolled your eyes and turned around to leave but you heard him spoke, “Wae? Is it because my body made you blush?”
You felt your cheek heated up again and stormed off. Ren chuckled, *How cute..*
CHAPTER 23
As you went back to the dining area, your expression was so hard to explain. Your face was red..
Mrs. Choi suspiciously look at you, “Why is your face so red? Are you sick?” she asked. You look at her and gasped, “Eh?!”.
“Your face was red like tomatoe.” she commented. “Uh-oh..” you touch your cheeks, “B-because today is so hot.” you excused..
“Eh?! I don’t think this morning is hot.” Mrs. Choi slowly said and give you another suspicious look. You bit your lower lip, don’t know what to say..
Suddenly, Ren came but this time, he’s already wearing a shirt on. “Uh.. Ren, take your seat beside Minyoung.” Mrs. Choi spoke..
You gulped. Ren did what her mother said..
As Ren sat next to you, you felt your heart skipped. You were having a hard time to move from your spot. Shirtless Ren started to flashback on your mind. Your cheeks heated up again..
“Minyoung-ah, gwenchana? You’re red again.” Mrs. Choi said as she noticed your face. You gulped and look up, “Uh-oh.. Ne, gwenchana.” you replied..
Mrs. Choi nodded in understanding as she continue to eat. You could see at the corner of your eye that Ren was looking at you. You tried your best not look at him and just continued your food..
Breakfast went through silently..
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“You two get ready for school now.” Mrs. Choi said after finishing the breakfast. “Um.. I don’t have my uniform and even my school bag.” you snapped..
“Uh-oh..” Mrs. Choi bit her bottom lip. “I’ll go get it from their house.” Ren blurted. You and Mrs. Choi automatically turned to him..
“No. You just get ready for school.” Mrs. Choi snapped then turned to you, “And you Minyoung-ah, stay here. You’re nit going to attend school today. I’ll go to your house later and get your stuffs there.” she added..
You just nodded in agreement. Without a choice, Ren followed his mom’s words then went to school without you..
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“Feel at home, araseo? I’m going to your house now.” Mrs. Choi said. You silently nodded..
With that, Mrs. Choi left..
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“Yes ma’am, who are you visiting?” the guard asked Mrs. Choi as he approach her car..
“I’m looking for Mr. and Mrs. Park.” she replied. “Do you have an appointment with them.” the guard asked once more..
“Yes, I have. Just let me in now.” Mrs. Choi snapped. The guard quickly opened the main gate of the mansion as Mrs. Choi’s car entered the mansion..
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“Um.. May I know who are you looking for?” the maid asked Mrs. Choi as she entered your house..
“I’m looking for Mr. and Mrs. Park.” she simply replied. The maid nodded in understanding an let her enter the house..
“Please take a sit for a while. I’ll call Mr. and Mrs. Park.” the maod said as she led Mrs. Choi in the living room. Mrs. Choi sat on the coush as the maid left..
Minutes later, Mr. and Mrs. Park appeared. “Are you the one who looking for us?” your mom asked Mrs. Choi..
Mrs. Choi stood up and politely bowed, “Ahh.. Yes, I am.” Your mom nodded in understanding, “Please have a sit.” she said as Mrs. Choi sat and your parents sat in front of her..
“So.. um.. May I know who you are?” your mom asked. “Uh.. I’m Choi Mina, Ren’s mom.” she intoduced..
“Ren?” your dad reacted. Mrs. Choi nodded, “He’s your daughter’s classmate. If I’m not mistaken, he’s already went here.” Mrs. Choi explained..
Your parents look at each other in confusion. Mrs. Choi immediately get a hint..
“Maybe you don’t know about that. Um.. Actually, I went here because of Minyoung.” Mrs. Choi started that made your parents turned to her..
She then continued, “Minyoung was on my place right now and I’m here to ger some of her stuffs but then I was hoping that you two won’t let me do that.”.
Your dad raised an eyebrow, “What do you mean?” “I’m expecting for you to come with me and beg her to come with you two.” Mrs. Choi explained..
“Well.. I don’t think we still need to do that.” your mom snapped. Mrs. Choi look at her in shocked, “What?”.
“You said she’s at your place right? Then bring her back here.” your mom simply said..
Mrs. Choi clenched her fist in annoyance. She then look at your dad, waiting for his words. “My wife is right.” he responded..
Mrs. Choi harshly stood up ans narrowed her eyes to your parents, “Are you really a parents to her?! You know what? She loves you two very much. Maybe the others could see her smiles but I know that was a fake one. I saw her smile too when I go with her shopping but behind those smiles, I can see the sadness and emptyness in her eyes. And you know what she need to fullfill that?..” she paused, “..LOVE, love by parents.”.
Your parents especially your mother taken a back by Mrs. Choi’s words..
Mrs. Choi grabbed her bag from the couch and give your parents a one last glared, “Don’t expect me to bring her back here coz you two doesn’t deserve a daughter like her!” with that, Mrs. Choi left the Park’s mansion.
CHAPTER 24
You were sitting on the couch, waiting for Mrs. Choi to come back.
*Why she’s taking so long? Is something bad happen?* you wondered.
You stood up and decided to followed her when Mrs. Choi suddenly came back.
“Uh.. Omma..” you whispered. Mrs. Choi give you a serious look and hold your shoulder. “Mrs. Choi..” you whispered again.
“I told you to call me omma and from now on, I’ll be your omma and you’re my daughter, araseo?” she said in a serious tone.
You just nodded, a bit confused. You search around her, “Where’s my uniform?” you asked when you see no uniform with her.
“No need to get your uniform, I’ll just buy you a new uniform.” she said. “But—” “No buts! Wait.. Do you already eat lunch?” she changed the topic.
You shook your head. “Come on, I’ll make lunch for the two of us.” Mrs. Choi took your hand and led the way to the dining area.
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“Lunch is ready~” Mrs. Choi sang as you sat at dining area. “Woah!” you gasped after seeing the delicious foods in front of you.
Mrs. Choi smiled at your reaction, “Silly! Let’s start.” she said. You beamed and nodded as you start your food and so did Mrs. Choi.
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“I’m full.” you said after you finished your food. Mrs. Choi smiled at you once again.
Suddenly, the maid came. She bowed, “You have visitors ma’am.” she said. “Eh?” Mrs. Choi nodded, “Okay then, we’ll go there.”
The maid bowed once again and left.
“I wonder who the visitors are.” she whispered. “Why don’t we go and see?” you suggested.
“Well then. Come on.” she said and with that, both you and Mrs. Choi went to the living room.
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“Omma? Appa?” you gasped after seeing the visitors. “Minyoung-ah!” your mom called abd started to walk to you.
Mrs. Choi went in front of you that made your mom stopped. Mrs. Choi was eyeing your mom. “What are you two doing here?” Mrs. Choi asked your parents.
“We’re here for our daughter.” your dad replied in polite way.
“What?! Then what are you going to do after? Hurting her again?! No! I won’t give her back to the two of you. She will stay with me from now on.” Mrs. Choi said.
You were shocked on what she said but you decided to remained silent, not knowing what to say.
Just then, you saw your mom bowed 90 degrees in front of Mrs. Choi. “Please forgive me on what I said earlier...” then she raised her head, “To be honest, all your words hit me. I now realized all my mistakes and being a mother with my daughter Minyoung. Please let me be a better mom to her. Please give me back my daughter.” a tear suddenly slipped down to her cheek.
It made Mrs. Choi shocked and so was you. That’s thr first time you saw your mom cry.
Then your dad embraced your mom. He look at Mrs. Choi, “Please allow us to be a better parents to Minyoung this time. We’ll promise to love her as a precious daughter.” your dad words softened you.
Your dad turned to you, “Please..” you could see a sincerity in his face. Mrs. Choi tuned to you as you looked back at her. You bit your lip and nodded.
Mrs. Choi then stepped aside and let you go to your parents. With that, you walked to your parents and hugged them, “I love you omma, appa.” you whispered. “We love you too.” your dad answered as your mom was still crying.
Mrs. Choi sighed and smiled. Seeing the scenery of your family makes her calm now.
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“Thank you omma for letting me to stay here.” you said to Mrs. Choi. She smiled, “No problem. Just call me if they hurt you again, araseo?” she said. You smiled and nodded, “I will.”
“Minyoung-ah, let’s go now. Your appa is waiting in the car.” your omma called as she walked to you. You turned to her, “Ne omma.”
Your mom walked to Mrs. Choi and took her hand, “Many thanks to you. Because of you I realized all my mistakes. Thank you also for letting my daughter to stay here at your place.” your mom said.
Mrs. Choi smiled and placed her other hand on top of your mom’s hand. “No problem. She’s like a daughter to me now. There’s a possibility to be real.” she said.
Your mom titled her head in confusion, “Eh? What do you mean?” You also was confused.
“My son and your daughter, you know.” Mrs. Choi winked at you. You gulped as you hold your mom and stay away from Mrs. Choi a bit. “Don’t mind Mrs. Choi omma.” you said.
To your surprised, your mom smiled and said, “But I think that’s a good idea.” she turned to Mrs. Choi and smiled. Mrs. Choi giggled.
You rolled your eyes, “Come on omma, appa is waiting.” you reminded. Your mom nodded.
You and your mom goodbye to Mrs. Choi and waved as sge waved back. With that, you and your parents left the Choi’s mansion.
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Mrs. Choi was busy watching when Ren suddenly came back from school. Ren ignored her mom and went straiggt to his room.
After changing his clothes, you popped in his mind. *I wonder what she’s doing right now.. But she’s not with omma. Maybe she’s in the guess room.*
Ren went to the guess room but to his disappointment, you’re nowhere to be seen there. He then went back to the living room and search for you but no sight of you will be seen.
“She’s no longer here.” Mrs. Choi snapped, eyes still focusing on the TV screen. Ren automatically turned to his mom, “Eh?!”
Mrs. Choi turned to his son, “You’re looking for Minyoung, aren’t you?” she asked. Ren shook his head, “No, why should I? Psh!” he rolled his eyes and went back to his room.
Mrs. Choi chuckled an continued watching.
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“Aish! Omma is really know all about me.” Ren cursed as he laid on his bed. “But I wonder why she’s not here anymore..” he mumbled to himself.
CHAPTER 25
As the car of your parents droved off, you started to be uncomfortable around them. That was the first time you saw the cried since they always far from you because of their business.
Just then, you realized that the way of the car is not the way to your house. “It’s not the right way to our house.” you said as you turned to your parents.
You saw your mom smiled. “We know.” she replied. “Where are we going then?” you asked.
“Mall.” she simply replied. You titled your head and turned to your dad only to received a bright smiled from him.
Suddenly, the car stopped in front of the mall. You and your parents went out from the car. You were still confused on what is going on right now.
Your mom took your hand that made you jump in surprised. That was the first time she hold your hand ever since you started to attend school.
You turned to your mom with a confuse look. Your mom smiled, “Let’s go shopping.” she beamed.
“Eh?!” you gasped. “Don’t you want to go shopping with your parent but want with Mrs. Choi hmm?” your mom snapped.
You quickly shook your head, “Ani. Of course, I want to.” you immediately replied. “But.. This is the first were going to shopping all together so I’m confused..” you whispered as you lowered your head.
Your mom cupped your chin and make you faced her, “I know, we know. We just want to spend our free time with you. We know that we’re not a good parents to you before so now, let us to be a better parents to you. We’re going to have a family bonding today, right honey?” your mom asked your dad.
You turned to your dad to have an answer from him. He smiled and nodded, “We will be a better parents this time, I’ll promise.” your dad replied.
You softened as a tear suddenly slipped down to your cheek.
“Minyoung-ah, why are you crying? Something wrong? Do you feel hurt?” your mom asked in worried tone.
You shook your head, “I was just happy.” with that, you hugged your mom, “Gomawo omma..” you look to your dad, “Gomawo appa.”
You dad smiled as your mom lightly patted your back. “No need to thank us. It’s not a favor but our duty being your parents.” your mon broke the hug and faced you, “Come on, all the dresses, shoes and accessories are waiting for us!” your mom beamed and smiled. You smiled and nodded.
With that, you and your parents entered the mall.
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“Oh! Miss, you’re here again.” the sales lady from the kast time recognized you. You just smiled and nodded.
The sales lady searched around you, “You didn’t bring your mom with you?” the sales lady asked about Mrs. Choi. You were about to speak but your mom snapped you, “I’m her mom.”
“Uh-oh.. But I thought your mom is tge one with you kast time.” the sales lady whispered. “I already told you last time that she’s not my mom.” you turned to your mom, “She’s my mom and my dad is there.” you nodded to your dad’s direction, not that far from you. You smiled to your mom as your mom smiled back, softened.
The sales lady nodded in understanding. “Mian. Umm.. If you two are looking for dresses. We have lots of dresses here.” she changed the topic.
You and your mom look at each other and smiled.
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“Woah! Look Minyoung-ah, isn’t it cute?” you heard your mom said as she pointed to a pink dress. You nodded in agreement.
“Try this! Palli!” your mom excitedly said. You giggled and do what she said.
Minutes later, you went out from the fitting room wearing the cute pink dress. “Woah! You look so cute with that dress! It’s fitted to you perfectly!” your mom commented.
You smiled, “Thanks omma.” She smiled back, “Miss, I’ll pay for this dress.” she said to sales lady.
“Okay ma’am. Please change now so you can pay it to the counter.” the sales lady said. “She’s going to wear it. I’ll just pay.” your mom snapped.
You didn’t protest and let her do what she want. For some reason, you could see Mrs. Choi on your mom. They’re totally the same.
You and your mom picked many dress, clothes, etc. and your mom paid it all. She does really want to be a better mom to you.
After that, you two went to the shoes section and of course, your mom bought you 5 pairs.
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“Let’s go back to your appa.” your mom said. You nodded.
As you went back to your waiting dad, you saw him smiled. You couldn’t help but smiled back.
“Done shopping?” he asked. You nodded. “Come on, let’s eat then.” he said. You and your mom nodded in agreement.
You and your parents entered one of the restaurant in the mall. You search for a table and ordered for the food.
Minutes later, the food served. Your parents started to eat and so did you. BUT you were having a hard time to cut your steak.
Suddenly, you heard your dad said, “Let me cut it for you.” You look up at him in surprised but let him cut it for you.
You watch your dad cutting your steak for you then to your mom as she smiled at you. “Here you go..” your dad give back your plate.
You took it, “Gomawo appa.” you said. He replied you a smile.
With that, all of you continued eating.
You take a glance to your parents who were busy eating their foods. *I think they are already a better parents to me now..*
CHAPTER 26
Next morning, you woke up early to attend school. For the first time, your parents joined you for breakfast and it’s a pleasure for you.
After that, you waved and say ‘goodbye’ to them then off to school. Using your car, you went school safely. As you reach school, you were about to walk straight to your classroom when you suddenly saw Ren that made you stopped. You didn’t know why but you’re not the normal Minyoung whenever you saw him.
*My heart is being abnormal again..* you hissed to yourself.
You quickly hide inside your car, not wanting to walk to your classroom with that pretty boy.
As Ren disappeared on your sight, you went out once again from your car and started to walk to the classroom slowly but careful.
Just then, you felt a hand tapped your shoulder. Your eyes dropped, *Please don’t let him be..* you hoped as you deep a breath. You open your eyes and slowly turned around.
“Uh.. Minhyun oppa..” you whispered in relief. “Good morning! Oh! You look so pale. Are you sick yesterday that’s why your absent?” he asked, worried.
*No.* “Uh.. Yes, I’m sick yesterday that’s why I’m absent.” you lied. He nodded in understanding, “So.. Are you okay now?” he asked.
You nodded.
He smiled, “That’s good then. Kaja, let’s walk to the classroom together.” he said as he took your hand. You beamed and nodded.
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Reaching the classroom, you could see a pair of eyes were on you and Minhyun’s holding hands. It was Ren.
You didn’t know the reason but you slowly removed your hand from Minhyun. “I’m going to my seat now oppa..” you whispered. He nodded.
With that, you and Mihyun separated and headed to your own respective seats.
As the time you sat on your chair, you could see from the corner of your eye that Ren was still staring at you.
You can’t concentrate because of the stare. Your eyes were glued to the window, not wanting to meet his eyes.
Suddenly, you heard a foot steps coming nearer and nearer to you. Until you heard a voice called, “Minyoung-ah..” that voice was just near from you.
Your eyes dropped, *That voice..* you open your eyes and slowly turned to you right only to see Ren sitting on the next chair from you, as you were expected.
“What?!” you asked coldly. “Um..” he started. *Yah! Choi Minki, just her now! Will you?!* he scolded himself in his head.
“Do you want to come in our house?” Ren blurted with a low voice but you could still heard it. “M-me? Y-You’re inviting to your house?” you gasped. *Why is he inviting me for?* you wondered.
“Um.. Because we need to practice, you know..” he shyly snapped. “Uh-oh..” you didn’t why but you felt a bit disappointed when he said for the ‘practice’.
Suddenly, you friends interrupted your conversation with Ren. “Since when did the two of you get close to each other huh?” Aron asked.
You and Ren looked up then look at each other. You rolled your eyes, “We’re not close, okay..” you simply said.
“Then what are you two talking about?” JR asked. “Can’t we just talk about our practice?” you raised an eyebrow. “Ohh..” they nodded in understanding. “Uh.. By the way Minyoung-ah, why are you absent yesterday?” Baekho asked.
You gulped by the sudden question as you met eyes with Ren. You bit your bottom lip, not knowing what to say but Minhyun answered it for you.
“She’s sick yesterday, right Minyoung?” Minhyun said as your friends turned to you, waiting for a answer.
You look up at Minhyun, “Eh?! Uh-oh.. Yeah.. I’m sick yesterday that’s why I’m absent.” you lied again. They nodded in understanding.
Ren was looking at you but you didn’t dare to met his eyes instead you avoid his gaze.
Suddenly, your teacher came. Your friends headed to their respective seats. Ren stood up and was about to went back to hus seat when you whispered his name, “Ren..”
Ren’s heart skipped as he slowly turned to you. “Let’s just practice in our house after class.” you blurted.
With that, you turned to face the window again. A sudden smiled form on Ren’s face as he happily went vack to his seat.
You on the other hand was secretly smiling while facing the window, not knowing the reason of your smile.
CHAPTER 27
“Class dismissed.” your teacher announced.
As your teacher left, your friends went to you. “Minyoung-ah, wanna come with us?” Minhyun asked you.
“Eodi?” you asked back. “Lotte World!” Aron beamed. You brightened, “Of cou—” your words cut off by Ren.
“Sorry but she can’t go with you guys.” he snapped. All of you turned to him. “What?!” JR raised an eyebrow.
“We have a practice today. Don’t you guys have practice too?” Ren said. “Right! I have a practice today. I forgot!” Baekho exclaimed as he run towards the door. “I forgot, I have too.” Minhyun said. “Nado.” JR and Aron said at the same time and with that, they left.
You pouted. You turned to Ren and shot him a look, “You always want to annoy me, aren’t you?”
“Wae? You want to go to Lotte World? I can go with you.” he said almost whispering. “Mwo?!” you gaped. *Crap!* “Uh-oh.. I said I’ll go with you in your house today coz we have a practice.” he lied.
You rolled your eyes, “I don’t have any choice but to stuck with you.” you said as you stood up and started to walk.
Then you heard him said in a low voice, “Do you really hate me that much?” With that question, you suddenly stopped.
You turned to him, he was looking at you with a serious face. You look away, “Yes.” with that, you turned around again and continued walking.
Hurt, Ren followed you.
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“Let’s just ride my car.” you said to him. “No. You just ride yours and I’ll ride mine.” with that said, Ren headed to his car and hopped inside.
Your frowned, *What happen to him? Did I hurt him?* you shook your head, *Aish! Whatever!* with that, you hopped inside your car and droved off and so did Ren.
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“Uh.. Minyoung-ah, you already home~” your mom give you a hug. Ren watched the two of you in confusion.
“Where’s appa?” you asked. “Work.” your mom replied. “Eh? Why are you here then? Don’t you have work too?” you asked.
Your mom smiled, “Your appa can do it by himself, no need my help. We decided to atleast one of us will stay here at house with you.” she explained. You smiled, touched.
“Uh.. You bring a beautiful friend today..” your mom said as she noticed Ren. You turned to Ren, “Uh-oh..”
Ren bowed, “Annyeong haseyo! Choi Minki-imnida.. But you can call me Ren.” he introduced himself.
“Wait! What?! Your voice.. Y-You’re a b-boy?!” your mom gasped. Ren slowly nodded.
“Omo! Omo! You have a pretty face as a girl.” your mom commented. You rolled your eyes, *Pretty pftt!*
“And Oh! Your surname is Choi, right?” your mom asked once more. Ren nodded once again. Your mom turned to you, “Is he the son of Mrs. Choi?” she asked.
You nodded.
Your mom turned to Ren again, “Woah! She has a beaitiful son.” Ren awkwardly smiled as he rubbed the back of his neck, “I don’t think that’s a compliment.”
“Uh.. Hehe.. But to be honest, you do like a girl. Minyoung look, he’s even prettier than you.” your mom said.
“Omma!” you wined. Your mom chuckled, “No need to be jealous. He’s prettier but he’s a boy and you’re a girl you know.. Well.. I think you look good together.” your mom commented.
“Omma!” you winced. Your mom chuckled at you and give Ren a winked. “Aish! Omma, we’re going to practice now.” you said as you grabbed Ren’s arm and dragged him away from your mom.
CHAPTER 28
“Aish! I don’t even that my omma is like that. Just don’t mind her. She spoke many things.” you said to Ren as you let go his hand when the two of you reach the practice room.
“It’s nothing. I know it’s impossible to happen.” he said with a serious voice. You turned to him, “What?”
He shook hi head, “Nothing. Let’s just start practicing.” he snapped, not looking at you.
You stared at him in confusion, *What did he mean? It will never happen? What is it? Hmm.. There’s something with him that I don’t know.*
“Come on, let’s start.” he snapped out your thoughts. “Uh-oh.. Yeah.” you replied as you positioned yourself beside him.
“Let’s practice the solo dance for now.” he said as he pressed the play button of the player. You just nodded and do your best on the practice.
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“Let’s start again. You made a wrong step!” Ren said in a bit annoyed voice and stop the song.
“Please focus, will you?” he hissed. You raised an eyebrow, “Yah! Who said I’m not focusing?! I’m trying my best to get the right step, okay.. I’m not a dancer like you who will get the right steps in just few minutes.” you snapped.
He ignored you and turned on the player once again, “Let’s stat again and focus.” he said. You made a face and do what he said since you don’t hve any other choice but to follow his instruction.
Minutes later, Ren turned off the player again that made you stopped again. You look at him confused, “What now?” you asked in annoyance.
“You made a wrong step again. Please focus.” he said. You rolled your eyes, “Okay let’s start again.”
Minutes later, you finally get all the steps right.
“Finally..” Ren whispered as he turned off the player. “Are.. we going to.. practice the partner part now?” you slowly asked.
He shook his head, “I don’t want to do that anymore. I removed it.” he simply said.
“What?! Why?!” you gasped, not knowing your reaction. Ren raised an eyebrow to you, “Aren’t you happy that I removed it?” he asked.
“Uh-oh.. Yeah. I don’t want to do it but I think we will get a high grade if we did it.” you explained as you gazed at him.
Ren stared at you for a while. *Omo! What’s happening to me? Why did I say that?* you hissed to yourself.
Just then, you saw Ren nodded. “Okay then.”
After hearing his words, you didn’t know why but you felt so happy that you and Ren will do that body contact again.
Ren pulled out his hand, offering to hold your hand. Without hesitation, you placed your right hand on top of his left hand. Ren placed his other hand to your waist an pulled you closer. You gulped that made you put your other hand to his broad shoulder. Ren look straightly to your eyes as you stared back. Your eyes were already glued to his.
Suddenly, Ren started to move taht made you moved along with his. Both of your eyes didn’t take off from each other, not wanting to broke the staring moment.
Just after the song ended, neither Ren nor you want to let go each other. Your face suddenly started to moved closer to him. Ren stayed still. Right now, you didn’t know what you were doing.
Right after Ren closed his eyes, reality hit your head. You stopped halfway, *Shit! What am I doing right now?*
Instead of pressing your lips to his, you lean closer to his ear and whispered, “There’s no kiss for you..” then you let go of him.
Ren quickly open his eyes, “You tricked me again huh?” you narrowed his eyes to you. You sat and laugh evily, “Wae? Expecting for a kiss from me? Dream on! I’m not going to kiss the person I hate!” you smirked.
Ren looked away, “I should go now. Let’s continue our practice tomorrow.” was all he said and left with a sanked heart.
You continue laughing, could still see Ren. When he finally disappeared from your sight, you stopped laughing and your expression went serious.
You lowered your head and placed a hand on your chest, *That was too close..*
CHAPTER 29
You woke up next morning to get ready for school.
You went downstairs to eat your breakfast with your mom but to your surprised, your dad was there also.
“Uh... Appa, why are you still here?” you asked. “Wae? Don’t you want breakfast with me?” he asked.
You shook your head, “Ani.. But, what about your work?” you asked. “We’ll go ahead after eating breakfast with you.” your dad replied.
You turned to your mom, “You will go to work too?” you asked. She nodded, “Your dad really need my help today.” she explained.
You nodded in understanding, “You two shouldn’t wait for me for the breakfast if there are many undone works waiting for the two of you to finish.” you said.
“Aish! Of course, we will wait for our daughter. Right honey?” your dad turned to your mom. Your mom nodded and smiled at you, “Sit down so we can start our breakfast now.” she said.
“Uh-oh..” you nodded and take a sit.
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“I’m going now, annyeong omma, appa!” you waved and was about to leave but your dad stopped you.
“We’ll take you there.” he spoke out. You turned back to face your parents, “Eh?!”
“Let us take you to your school. Come on, before you get late.” he said. You nodded, “Dae.”
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“Here you go. We’re already here.” your dad announced. You get off from the car as your parents also did.
“Thank you for the ride appa and omma.” you smiled. The smiled back, “No problem.” your dad replied.
Suddenly, your friends saw you with your parents and walked to you. “Minyoung-ah!” Baekho called. You turned around, “Uh.. Baekho oppa..”
Your parents titled their heads as they turned to your friends. “Are you guys, my daughter’s friends?” your mom asked.
Your friends glanced at you. “Uh-oh.. Omma, appa meet my friends. Baekho oppa, Minhyun oppa, JR oppa and Aron oppa. Oppas meet my parents.” you introduced.
The 4 boys quickly bowed in front of your parents. “Annyeong haseyo Mr. and Mrs. Park.” they greeted.
Your mom smiled and turned to look at you, “You have lots of handsome friends huh?! And also a PRETTY one.” your mom emphasized the magic word.
“Omma..” you hissed. Your mom rolled her eyes and turned to your friends again, “By any chance, did you guys know about the pretty boy named Ren?” she asked. You gasped in surprised by your mom’s sudden question.
“Yes, we know him. Wae?” Minhyun asked in confusion. Before your mom could answer his question, Ren popped on her sight.
“Oh! There he is!” she called out that made Ren stopped by the familiar voice. Ren turned to the direction of the voice and accidentally met eyes with you. You gulped and quickly look away.
Your mom walked to him and dragged him to your direction. “Did you know him Mrs. Park?” JR asked. “That’s also my question.” your dad said.
“Yeah, he’s my future son-in-law.” your mom announced. “Son-in-law?!” your friends and your dad gasped as you also.
Your mom chuckled and smiled at Ren, “You like my daughter, don’t you?” she asked.
Ren made a paused on it and so did you. Ren glance at you, you stared back, waiting for his answer.
Just then, the bell rang.
Ren faced your mom again, “I’m sorry Mrs. Park but I need to go to my class now. Nice to see you again, bye.” he waved then left.
You frowned, a bit disappointed that he didn’t say a reply for your mom’s question. *The way he avoided my mom’s question, I think I already knew the answer. He doesn’t like me..*
“Someone is disappointed eh?” your mom whispered to you. You gulped and turned to her, “No, I’m not. Appa, please take omma now. Remember, work is waiting.” you reminded.
Your dad nodded, “Uh yeah.. Honey, let’s go now.” he said and open the car door for your mom.
Your mom turned back to you before she could go inside the car and said, “If you want my help, don’t hesitate to ask me.” she winked and finally went inside the car and so did your dad. With that, the car droved off.
“Aish! Omma is really..” you whispered. “You like Ren?” Aron asked you.
You gasped, “Eh?” you shook your head, “Ani. Omma is kidding. Don’t mind her. Come on, class wil start soon.” with that, you headed to the classroom.
Confused, your friends followed.
CHAPTER 30
As you entered the classroom, Ren didn’t even look at your direction.
Unexpectedly, you don’t want the fact that he’s ignoring you.
Suddenly, your teacher came and the class started.
You’re not focusing at the class the whole time coz your gaze was only focusing on Ren.
Ren on the other hand was listening to the class, not wanting to look at you.
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“Class dismmissed.” your teacher announced. Your gaze suddenly snapped by your friends, “Minyoung-ah!” Baekho called.
“Uh-oh.. Oppas..” you snapped out your gaze and turned to them. “Come on, let’s go out.” JR said.
“Yeah! It’s been a long time since we last go out together.” Aron added. Minhyun nodded, “Right! Come on, let’s have fun!” he beamed.
Ren frowned, “What do you want?” he asked coldly. You catch up your breath and replied, “Don’t we have a practice today?” you asked.
He shook his head, “No, can I go now?” he asked arrogantly. You let go his arm and lowered your head, “Uh.. I thought we have.” with that, you slowly turned around and was about to leave but you heard him spoke.
“Do you still want me to be your partner?” he asked. You stopped and turned to face him again, “Eh?!” you titled your head.
“If you don’t want, I’ll talk to our teacher to change our partners.” he said.
You made a paused on it. Then, you heard him sigh. “Go home now. I’ll talk to our teacher today.” he was about to go to your teacher but you stopped him.
“No.” you blurted. He looked back at you with a confuse look. “What?!”
You paused again and said, “No need to change partners. We already make a practice so it will be hard for us if we change our partners.” you excused.
“Are you sure?” he asked. You nodded without hesitation.
“Okay then. Let’s have a practice today.” he said with a smile. You couldn’t help but to smiled back.
“This is the first time I saw you smiled at me.” he snapped. Your expression changed as you cleared your throat. “I’m not smiling at you. Let’s just go, okay..” you rolled your eyes and started to walk to your car. Ren caught your arms to stopped you.
You look up at him and titled your head. “Let’s just ride a bus instead of your car.” he said he slidded his hand down to your hand and clasped your hand with his. With that, he dragged you outside the school.
“Wait! What about our cars?” you asked. “Yours only. I didn’t bring my car with me today.” he snapped. “What?” you gasped. “I ride a bus this morning.” he replied. “Then how about my car?” you asked in panic.
“Don’t worry, your car will be safe at school.” with that, he dragged you to the Bus Stop.
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“Are we going to practice at your place?” you asked. He shook his head, “No. At your place.” he replied.
“But if we take a bus, we’ll get there after an hour.” you said. “So what?!” he snapped.
You was about to argue but he spoke again, “Oh! There’s a bus! Come on!” both of you hopped inside the bus.
No choice, you sat at the end of the bus on the left side. Ren sat next to you.
You shot him a look and nodded at the seat across your seat, “Sit there.” you muttered.
Ren shook his head, “No, I don’t want to.” he shrugged. You made face and rolled your eyes as you turned to face the window and secretly smiled.
Minutes later, you eyelids dropped. Ren noticed you as he carefully placed your head to his broad shoulder and wrapped his arm around your shoulder.
Ren placed his head on top of your head and closed his eyes to join you to the dreamland.
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