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"Ok class so the submission of your project's deadline will be next week. Make sure you all complete it by Wednesday next week." And the class came to its halt with another new assignment by our Botany Professor Mr. Nam.
"We submitted like, three projects today for God's sake. Can't they just give us some time off of the projects we have a life besides studies too?" My friend Yeji let out, her tone was super annoyed and her expression was showing how irritated she was while speaking.
"I know right Yeji. But it is alright we are graduating in the coming 8 months you know." I said calmly as we made our way to the cafeteria to have our lunch.
"8 months my ass Y/N I want a peaceful day where I can spend my whole day sleeping on my bed, or maybe going out with my boyfriend." She said excitedly as if whatever she is saying is going to happen.
"Yeah, In your dreams for sure." I let out sarcastically and took a bite of my food and she rolled her eyes after I shattered her daydream.
"Yah! Park Y/N. I wish dear God will knock some senses in you that he gave you a precious life to live, not to spend it being a nerd" Yeji threw some tantrums on me and basically I laughed at this because yeah she was right.
"8 months my ass Y/N I want a peaceful day where I can spend my whole day sleeping on my bed, or maybe going out with my boyfriend." She said excitedly as if whatever she is saying is going to happen.
"Yeah, In your dreams for sure." I let out sarcastically and took a bite of my food and she rolled her eyes after I shattered her daydream.
"Yah! Park Y/N. I wish dear God will knock some senses in you that he gave you a precious life to live, not to spend it being a nerd" Yeji threw some tantrums on me and basically I laughed at this because yeah she was right.
"Anyway eat fast Yeji, don't forget that we have two more lectures to attend" I reminded her and again she rolled her eyes and shook her head giving me 'you are impossible' sign
"So students, our campus holding a sports event next week, whoever is participating in the sports competition please come to my office and give me your names and desired game you wanna participate in. I will paste the name list in front of the sports department." Our Mathematics professor announced as we have no sports teacher available. He announced the notice and started his lecture by explaining the definition of metric functions.
"I am suddenly feeling so excited Y/N, I think I will participate in tennis" Yeji expressed her excited feeling while smiling so widely
We were walking out of the university after our last lecture while talking about the sports event. Yeji was always been an athletic girl she has so many awards and certificates in sports. Yeji always wished to become a tennis player but being the only heir for the Hwang family she has so many restrictions for her life decisions. I can understand it very well, this feeling of being the heir. We can't live our life without media chasing us everywhere, we can not experience the life of normal girls of our age. The word 'privacy' has been removed from our lives.
"I am excited to Yeji, but as much as I want to participate in Badminton don't forget we still have projects to do this week, so let's focus on our studies first, because this is our final semester. We need to achieve at least decent grades."
" Y/N!! You and your studies gosh. If you are concerned about your grades then let me remind you. If you win the match you will get extra marks in your grades. So please don't even start with the studies now and let's participate." Yeji said annoying at me and I just kept silent because I know how much Yeji loves sports and I can't explain to her that there is also a possibility of losing the match otherwise she will continue the argument for the whole day.
"I appreciate it that God sent a mute, silent girl in this world as my friend. Like really Y/N it gets so boring being a silent holy cow." Said Yeji with eyes staring at me boringly
"Let's go home it's 4:30 already I can't miss the bus. It's the last one to drop me to my area." I said freaking out a bit ignoring Yeji's sarcasm over me being so boring
"Look who is speaking" Yeji sarcastically said like every time I mention catching the subway
"First of all Y/N, I don't understand why you take busses when your dad has enough money to run a goddamn company and you are the daughter of a chairman of the famous food company of South Korea, you can just live a life of a spoiled rich girl you know-"
"OK! Enough for now, otherwise I am gonna miss my bus for real." I cut her off and said rushing towards the University gates to exit.
"Call me once you get home. I need your help in making my project." Yeji loudly asserted before I step onto the bus. I nodded and said goodbye to her and pressed my bus pass and took a seat and saw Yeji was opening her car door through the bus window. After an exact 45 minutes ride, I came to my stop and step out of the bus, and made my way straight back to my home.
After a long tiring day, I stopped by a grocery store to buy a cold drink to drink while walking to my home.
"So students, our campus holding a sports event next week, whoever is participating in the sports competition please come to my office and give me your names and desired game you wanna participate in. I will paste the name list in front of the sports department." Our Mathematics professor announced as we have no sports teacher available. He announced the notice and started his lecture by explaining the definition of metric functions.
"I am suddenly feeling so excited Y/N, I think I will participate in tennis" Yeji expressed her excited feeling while smiling so widely
We were walking out of the university after our last lecture while talking about the sports event. Yeji was always been an athletic girl she has so many awards and certificates in sports. Yeji always wished to become a tennis player but being the only heir for the Hwang family she has so many restrictions for her life decisions. I can understand it very well, this feeling of being the heir. We can't live our life without media chasing us everywhere, we can not experience the life of normal girls of our age. The word 'privacy' has been removed from our lives.
"I am excited to Yeji, but as much as I want to participate in Badminton don't forget we still have projects to do this week, so let's focus on our studies first, because this is our final semester. We need to achieve at least decent grades."
" Y/N!! You and your studies gosh. If you are concerned about your grades then let me remind you. If you win the match you will get extra marks in your grades. So please don't even start with the studies now and let's participate." Yeji said annoying at me and I just kept silent because I know how much Yeji loves sports and I can't explain to her that there is also a possibility of losing the match otherwise she will continue the argument for the whole day.
"I appreciate it that God sent a mute, silent girl in this world as my friend. Like really Y/N it gets so boring being a silent holy cow." Said Yeji with eyes staring at me boringly
"Let's go home it's 4:30 already I can't miss the bus. It's the last one to drop me to my area." I said freaking out a bit ignoring Yeji's sarcasm over me being so boring
"Look who is speaking" Yeji sarcastically said like every time I mention catching the subway
"First of all Y/N, I don't understand why you take busses when your dad has enough money to run a goddamn company and you are the daughter of a chairman of the famous food company of South Korea, you can just live a life of a spoiled rich girl you know-"
"OK! Enough for now, otherwise I am gonna miss my bus for real." I cut her off and said rushing towards the University gates to exit.
"Call me once you get home. I need your help in making my project." Yeji loudly asserted before I step onto the bus. I nodded and said goodbye to her and pressed my bus pass and took a seat and saw Yeji was opening her car door through the bus window. After an exact 45 minutes ride, I came to my stop and step out of the bus, and made my way straight back to my home.
After a long tiring day, I stopped by a grocery store to buy a cold drink to drink while walking to my home.
It was nearly 5:30 in the evening when I reached my home. I went inside and my tiredness swipes away instantly from my body as a smile appeared on my lips when I greeted my Aunt's kids. They are twin brothers and sisters. They are the cutest little fluffy toddlers I admire them so much. They were cutely walking in their walker while sipping milk from their feeder.
"Aw look who we have here." I greeted them cutely smiling at them while pecking on their cheeks, and their giggle is the only thing I live for. It gives me happiness and makes my day delightful.
"Ah Y/N you are back, you are just on time, dinner is also ready. Go fresh up and have dinner with us." Mom announced and I nod with a smile and went to my bedroom.
"Aw look who we have here." I greeted them cutely smiling at them while pecking on their cheeks, and their giggle is the only thing I live for. It gives me happiness and makes my day delightful.
"Ah Y/N you are back, you are just on time, dinner is also ready. Go fresh up and have dinner with us." Mom announced and I nod with a smile and went to my bedroom.
I took a bath and changed myself into comfy clothes before went downstairs to the dining table and greeted everyone
"Imo-nim Annyong. You didn't say you are coming today?" I asked her happily, leaning towards her to kiss on her cheek.
"You didn't like the surprise Y/N? I should have informed you" Imo said acting hurt and sad while clutching on her chest
"Imo-nim you are a drama queen you know," I said while laughing and rolling my eyes.
"So how was your day?" Imo-nim asked me about my day as I joined them with dinner and catching up about our whereabouts. My aunt has ran away from her husband because of their toxic relationship and living in Canada with her kids. She comes here once in a while to meet my mom, me and my sister.
"Annyong Haseyo Yeorobun" While having my dinner with my aunt and mom, my sister appeared greeting everyone
"Annyong Haseyo Yeorobun" While having my dinner with my aunt and mom, my sister appeared greeting everyone
"Hey, Imo-nim what a pleasant surprise. I was already missing you and these two twinkle stars." She expressed her happiness seeing Imo-nim and pecked on her babies' cheeks.
For some reason, I feel like Imo-nim doesn't show that affection towards my sister Nami like me. I kinda feel annoyed vibes from Imo whenever she sees Nami around but doesn't show her annoying side to her as well. But again who knows how she feels its just my stupid brain sending me nonsense messages. I smiled at Nami when she takes a seat beside me to have dinner together.
"How was your day my dear?" Eomma asked Nami
Me and Nami are the only daughters in our family we don't have any brothers. My father always had a wish to have a son to run his business in future. I wish I was a boy instead of a girl because being born as a girl in this industry is very very hard. You have to become a chaebol wife to someone for the profit of your father's business. This is the only thing they use you for their own good.
After dinner, I bring the used dishes and cutleries to the kitchen and our maid went back home because of some reason today so I decided to wash them. I was almost finished with doing the dishes it is only a plate left to wash when Nami came and snatched the dirty plate from my hand gently and shoved me away from the kitchen sink.
"Unnie, I will do it, please. I don't like it when you do the dishes." She is so sweet she cares for me so much. Oh God, what have I done in my past life to have such a sweet lovely sister like her?
"Oh, Nami. Dear! What are you doing my daughter? It's OK just leave it our maid will do it tomorrow." My Mom came to the kitchen worried for her and scolded her with love and care.
"Oh, dear! You washed all of them. You will get sick because of this cold water my dear! You don't have to do that." Mom added when she realized that all the dishes are done.
"Yes Mom, I di-" I started to explain that I also did the dishes
"Ne Eomma I will be careful next time mianhae," Nami said her voice full of regret and sad face. I felt bad for her that she felt sad for making Eomma worried though lowkey I wanted Mom to give me attention and appreciate me that I did the dishes just to help her
"It's OK Nami, don't be sad now, look Nini is calling you." I bring Nini into the discussion to cheer her up. She just loves Nini so much.
"Yes, look she is waiting for you to hold her" Eomma also joined me to cheer her up
"Aw Nini, I am sorry to keep you alone for a while love." She holds her in her arms and caressed the fur of her back.
Someone gifted her this Persian cat on her last birthday that she celebrated with my Grandmother in Busan because she loves cats a lot. She went away in her bedroom with the cat and Eomma also made her way to her bedroom to sleep as Dad went on a business trip for a week he will be back next week,
I took a sigh and I also decided to go back to my room and start working on my project but then I heard the baby's crying voice from the above guestroom and I know who it was. With a smile, I quickly went to my Aunt's room she was looking completely wasted in carrying the baby and making them stop crying at one time. I giggled and carry the baby girl in my hand and started waving her in my arm to make her stop crying. My Aunt laughed a little looking at me
"Imo-nim, why did you laugh? I was definitely helping you with kids" I whined at her and pout
"I know dear, and I was not laughing I just felt happy that you came for my rescue," Imo-nim said again acting like a drama queen
"I really wonder how would you manage to take care of Lily and Jeno in Canada." I asked her imagining my Aunt taking care of the kids alone in my mind "I highly suggest you send one of them to me," I added slightly smiling at my suggestion
"Y/N are you for real, every time I call you you are either busy in your university till late at night or engaged with studies when you are home, when will you get time for my poor baby." Imo complaints jokingly
"Aniya Imo-nim, it's not like that, I will give my 100 percent to the baby if you actually send them to me, and for studies, I can study whenever they sleep. I will manage my time. Don't worry." I genuinely said as if she going to leave her kids with me. Then I saw my Aunt smiling at me as her corners of eyes wrinkling up. She looks so pretty
"Y/N my dear, I really want you to get married and have twin babies like me" She answered with a smile on her face. It's just showing me how much she is excited for me to get married.
"Ahh Imo-nim, I still have some time left for my study to graduate," I replied shyly as my cheeks turned peach-coloured
"Y/N you know very well that the studies are not going to help you either being the elder daughter of Park Myungsu, you are well aware of your father's modality right?"
Imo-nim is right. Appa loves me and my sister but when it comes to our life decisions, he always decides what is good for us. As I mentioned before being a girl in this industry doesn't give you many choices in life. I only wish I could be born into a normal family.
"I pray for you to find the best man for you Y/N, who loves and cherishes you forever." I prayed along with her as she was putting the sleeping babies on the bed it melts my heart.
"Amen," I mumbled to myself.
I closed the door behind me after I entered my bedroom and now I am definitely starting to work on my project for real. I make a video call to my friend Yeji and she received the call.
"Finally My child, finally you remembered that we have a God damn project to do." She let out sarcastically as soon as she picked up the call.
"I know I am sorry alright," I said with the slight eye roll
"It is 8:30 already Y/N. I am going to sleep sharp at 10 tonight, till then we can start preparing our project." She announced and I nod because I know she can't compromise it with her sleep.
The project work went straight 2 hours. We worked on basic parts in what points should we add to our project and what kind of presentations we need to prepare for each point. After a little bit of study, I finally dozed off into sleep.
'Walking inside a rusty old house. Searching for someone. I don't know who I searching for. It's so dark here and I am afraid of the dark.
"Hello anyone here?" I screamed internally praying to not face a ghost or hag.
I was running in this house now to find the exit as I can't find anyone here and the darkness of this old house is creeping me out.
Once I found the exit I opened the door quickly and without thinking I stepped out but it felt weird as if I stepped on something which was moving on my feet.
I couldn't see it because of the darkness but when I felt the thing is moving upward and wrapping itself around my leg I let out a scream when I realized it was a snake.'
*Gasp* sweat all over my forehead and breathing heavily I woke up from my dream. I always see such kinds of dreams but when I wake up from my dream I keep forgetting what I have seen in my dream. I just remember that everyone was hurt for some reason and somehow I was the one behind everyone's sorrowful feelings.
I got up from my bed feeling all drained out as my throat burning and craving for something cold to gulp down. I filled a cup with cold water and gulped down the content in one breath. Feeling a bit calmed down and chilled I went back to my bedroom and tried to sleep but the questions were lingering in my mind about what I dreamt earlier. I often see such dreams but I barely remember anything in my dreams. My head hurts while thinking for too long so I decided to just get myself busy with something. I grab my diary from underneath the pillow and start expressing my feelings through the words writing down in my diary.
Dear diary,
November, 16th
2020
Just like other nights I again dreamt about something really weird like the other dreams. And again I forgot what happened I just know that the vibes in my dream were not good at all. Everyone was hurt because of me. I think I mistreated Nami in my dream? She looked very heartbroken that makes my heart pains too. But I don't know was that really a dream about me hurting Nami? I don't remember anything..
Talking out my feelings with you gives me satisfaction, making my racing heart a bit calm and easy.
After writing down the diary, I pasted two heart stickers and closed them before putting them back to their place underneath my pillow.
I realized that it's already 6 in the morning as the soft sun rays can be seen from my window. I go to church every Thursday, so I got up from my bed and the first thing I do is to take a bath and changed into the caramel latte vintage open long skirt with off white shirt.
I took a sigh and I also decided to go back to my room and start working on my project but then I heard the baby's crying voice from the above guestroom and I know who it was. With a smile, I quickly went to my Aunt's room she was looking completely wasted in carrying the baby and making them stop crying at one time. I giggled and carry the baby girl in my hand and started waving her in my arm to make her stop crying. My Aunt laughed a little looking at me
"Imo-nim, why did you laugh? I was definitely helping you with kids" I whined at her and pout
"I know dear, and I was not laughing I just felt happy that you came for my rescue," Imo-nim said again acting like a drama queen
"I really wonder how would you manage to take care of Lily and Jeno in Canada." I asked her imagining my Aunt taking care of the kids alone in my mind "I highly suggest you send one of them to me," I added slightly smiling at my suggestion
"Y/N are you for real, every time I call you you are either busy in your university till late at night or engaged with studies when you are home, when will you get time for my poor baby." Imo complaints jokingly
"Aniya Imo-nim, it's not like that, I will give my 100 percent to the baby if you actually send them to me, and for studies, I can study whenever they sleep. I will manage my time. Don't worry." I genuinely said as if she going to leave her kids with me. Then I saw my Aunt smiling at me as her corners of eyes wrinkling up. She looks so pretty
"Y/N my dear, I really want you to get married and have twin babies like me" She answered with a smile on her face. It's just showing me how much she is excited for me to get married.
"Ahh Imo-nim, I still have some time left for my study to graduate," I replied shyly as my cheeks turned peach-coloured
"Y/N you know very well that the studies are not going to help you either being the elder daughter of Park Myungsu, you are well aware of your father's modality right?"
Imo-nim is right. Appa loves me and my sister but when it comes to our life decisions, he always decides what is good for us. As I mentioned before being a girl in this industry doesn't give you many choices in life. I only wish I could be born into a normal family.
"I pray for you to find the best man for you Y/N, who loves and cherishes you forever." I prayed along with her as she was putting the sleeping babies on the bed it melts my heart.
"Amen," I mumbled to myself.
I closed the door behind me after I entered my bedroom and now I am definitely starting to work on my project for real. I make a video call to my friend Yeji and she received the call.
"Finally My child, finally you remembered that we have a God damn project to do." She let out sarcastically as soon as she picked up the call.
"I know I am sorry alright," I said with the slight eye roll
"It is 8:30 already Y/N. I am going to sleep sharp at 10 tonight, till then we can start preparing our project." She announced and I nod because I know she can't compromise it with her sleep.
The project work went straight 2 hours. We worked on basic parts in what points should we add to our project and what kind of presentations we need to prepare for each point. After a little bit of study, I finally dozed off into sleep.
'Walking inside a rusty old house. Searching for someone. I don't know who I searching for. It's so dark here and I am afraid of the dark.
"Hello anyone here?" I screamed internally praying to not face a ghost or hag.
I was running in this house now to find the exit as I can't find anyone here and the darkness of this old house is creeping me out.
Once I found the exit I opened the door quickly and without thinking I stepped out but it felt weird as if I stepped on something which was moving on my feet.
I couldn't see it because of the darkness but when I felt the thing is moving upward and wrapping itself around my leg I let out a scream when I realized it was a snake.'
*Gasp* sweat all over my forehead and breathing heavily I woke up from my dream. I always see such kinds of dreams but when I wake up from my dream I keep forgetting what I have seen in my dream. I just remember that everyone was hurt for some reason and somehow I was the one behind everyone's sorrowful feelings.
I got up from my bed feeling all drained out as my throat burning and craving for something cold to gulp down. I filled a cup with cold water and gulped down the content in one breath. Feeling a bit calmed down and chilled I went back to my bedroom and tried to sleep but the questions were lingering in my mind about what I dreamt earlier. I often see such dreams but I barely remember anything in my dreams. My head hurts while thinking for too long so I decided to just get myself busy with something. I grab my diary from underneath the pillow and start expressing my feelings through the words writing down in my diary.
Dear diary,
November, 16th
2020
Just like other nights I again dreamt about something really weird like the other dreams. And again I forgot what happened I just know that the vibes in my dream were not good at all. Everyone was hurt because of me. I think I mistreated Nami in my dream? She looked very heartbroken that makes my heart pains too. But I don't know was that really a dream about me hurting Nami? I don't remember anything..
Talking out my feelings with you gives me satisfaction, making my racing heart a bit calm and easy.
After writing down the diary, I pasted two heart stickers and closed them before putting them back to their place underneath my pillow.
I realized that it's already 6 in the morning as the soft sun rays can be seen from my window. I go to church every Thursday, so I got up from my bed and the first thing I do is to take a bath and changed into the caramel latte vintage open long skirt with off white shirt.
I have to make it quick otherwise I will be late for my university.
I entered the church and sat down on a seat in front of Lord Jesus Christ our saviour. I pressed my palms together and started my prayers to God. Confessing my bad deeds to God makes me feel at ease and it works as a peaceful therapy to me whenever I interact with God in my bad times I always feel peaceful here.
I entered the church and sat down on a seat in front of Lord Jesus Christ our saviour. I pressed my palms together and started my prayers to God. Confessing my bad deeds to God makes me feel at ease and it works as a peaceful therapy to me whenever I interact with God in my bad times I always feel peaceful here.
"Dear God, why I feel uneasy and anxious for my life. I feel like something is not going well with me. Imo-nim says that I feel these uneasy feelings because I don't open up with anyone not even with my friends. Jesus Christ, I ask you for your mercy and blessing upon me. I want you to save me whenever I get myself into trouble. Please, amen"
With nice and happy vibes I make my way to catch the bus for my university. I sat down in the front seat in the bus beside the window and started outside of it as the vehicles passing by and the people were busy going to their respective working places.
It did not take very long to reach my university. I stepped out of the bus and walked inside the university gates and quickly made my way to my first class. 'Just on time' I thought before taking my seat.
"Y/N!! Professor Nam did not come today to the university. He sent a mail that he is sick and we have an off lecture today." Yeji took a seat beside me and said excitedly "let's go grab some ice cream from the park." Yeji suggested excitedly about the plan she came up with
"Yeji we will have a lot of time for that after our exams. Let's just focus on our semester for now. Professor Nam is absent today but he told us to solve the numerical questions while he is gone he is going to check the questions tomorrow. I think you didn't read Professor Nam's mail completely." I said while raking out the chemistry textbook along with its record book and grab my pencil from my pen pouch and started focusing on the questions.
Yeji just looked at me annoyed I can see that through my peripheral view.
"Are you even my friend Y/N?" Yeji asked her voice was showing she was so annoyed by me
"Yeji my best friend, I swear I will not leave you alone once we finish with our final exams." I let out chuckling as she rolled her eyes at my statement.
"I really wonder how come we became best friends. We don't share even a single similar brain cell. Then HOW?" She was asking more like talking to herself on which I just burst out laughing. She is really cute sometimes.
"Let's go," I announced and she looked at me with dead eyes before she understands what I said, and then she smiled sheepishly
"Hehe. I know that's why we are best friends because you are always so thoughtful of me." She chirped happily and stood up from her seat quickly and drag me out of the class.
"Ahjussi, I want one chocolate ice cream" Yeji ordered her ice cream when we reached the park. I just love ice cream I can eat them all day I swear.
We always visit this park until this year, it's our final year and we don't find time to come to this park more often now as we are super engaged with the university work projects, assignments, too much workload. Yeji some times suggested me to meet in the park but because of the same reasons we couldn't make it into this park which is basically both of our's favourite place to spend our time.
"And as usual for her raspberry ripple ice cream" Yeji ordered for me too bringing me back into reality as I was zoned out into my thoughts.
With nice and happy vibes I make my way to catch the bus for my university. I sat down in the front seat in the bus beside the window and started outside of it as the vehicles passing by and the people were busy going to their respective working places.
It did not take very long to reach my university. I stepped out of the bus and walked inside the university gates and quickly made my way to my first class. 'Just on time' I thought before taking my seat.
"Y/N!! Professor Nam did not come today to the university. He sent a mail that he is sick and we have an off lecture today." Yeji took a seat beside me and said excitedly "let's go grab some ice cream from the park." Yeji suggested excitedly about the plan she came up with
"Yeji we will have a lot of time for that after our exams. Let's just focus on our semester for now. Professor Nam is absent today but he told us to solve the numerical questions while he is gone he is going to check the questions tomorrow. I think you didn't read Professor Nam's mail completely." I said while raking out the chemistry textbook along with its record book and grab my pencil from my pen pouch and started focusing on the questions.
Yeji just looked at me annoyed I can see that through my peripheral view.
"Are you even my friend Y/N?" Yeji asked her voice was showing she was so annoyed by me
"Yeji my best friend, I swear I will not leave you alone once we finish with our final exams." I let out chuckling as she rolled her eyes at my statement.
"I really wonder how come we became best friends. We don't share even a single similar brain cell. Then HOW?" She was asking more like talking to herself on which I just burst out laughing. She is really cute sometimes.
"Let's go," I announced and she looked at me with dead eyes before she understands what I said, and then she smiled sheepishly
"Hehe. I know that's why we are best friends because you are always so thoughtful of me." She chirped happily and stood up from her seat quickly and drag me out of the class.
"Ahjussi, I want one chocolate ice cream" Yeji ordered her ice cream when we reached the park. I just love ice cream I can eat them all day I swear.
We always visit this park until this year, it's our final year and we don't find time to come to this park more often now as we are super engaged with the university work projects, assignments, too much workload. Yeji some times suggested me to meet in the park but because of the same reasons we couldn't make it into this park which is basically both of our's favourite place to spend our time.
"And as usual for her raspberry ripple ice cream" Yeji ordered for me too bringing me back into reality as I was zoned out into my thoughts.
She knows already how much I love raspberry flavours in ice cream. We took our ice creams and bowed to Ahjussi and left to sit on a bench placed in the corner of the park.
"This is the last time we are hanging out Yeji. Exams are approaching us very fast and we still are not prepared for it, besides that, we have so many projects are given and the submission deadline is coming in a week" I scolded Yeji because she is not taking this semester seriously. We are in our senior year of college and still, she is not taking the academics and studies seriously.
"Oh for God's sake Y/N I top the exams just studying one night before the exam." She let out proudly but yeah she is not lying she always gets high marks so easily.
"But to be honest Y/N, I don't want our final semester to finish. Dad is planning to send me abroad after graduation" said Yeji her voice is sad and her expression suddenly changed from happy to gloomy.
"Don't feel bad for that Yeji, your dad only wants the best for you." I tried to convince her even though I was also feeling awful, she is the only friend I have in my life.
"I don't wanna leave you Y/N. I just want to start my career as a perfumer here and I want you to be there for me like a f-friend." Yeji spoke almost crying as her voice cracked in the last sentence. She was staring down on her lap while licking her ice cream.
"You can always come back to your own country Yeji, it's not like your dad is sending you for forever." I came up with a nice excuse to cheer her and I am glad it worked out
"Well, that's right Y/N, I can always come back here but still I will miss you while my stay in abroad"
"Oh come on Yeji, I am in front of you right now," I said and laughed at her for being so dramatic right now
"Now let's go back to University. We have important lectures to attend" I grab her hand and went to our university to our next class.
"Miss Park and Miss Hwang you both are late for my lecture. I want both of you in my office after the classes are finished." Mr Kevin scolded us so bad giving his angry stares at us and we nodded at his reply and went to sit on our seats.
"I told you we shouldn't go to the Park Miss Hwang" I blamed her under my breath so that the professor won't hear us
"Oh shut up, please. The Park was even better than this class Miss Park" Yeji mumbled and rolled her eyes
In mid of the class, I got interrupted by my thoughts about my dreams. Well more like nightmares. Why do I always have a scary dream once in a while? I remember my aunt once told me that Nami has been diagnosed with heart disease right after she was born, and that's why doctors consulted my parents to take care of her well and give her extra care because she has a week heart. My parents do give her extra care. They don't pressure her in her studies or anything related to her personal life. My father even gave her permission that she can marry whoever she wants she can be in a relationship with whoever she likes.
Well no complaints, but I sometimes feel pain in my heart thinking about I don't have any decision making choices for myself in my life. I have always listened to my parents like the obedient good girl I am from my childhood. My aunt always says that she admires me so much because I am a sensible and understanding girl. She even warned me before that being understanding is very appreciable but don't be extra obedient girl and compromise your wishes, your choices and preferences in your life.
"Yah! Y/N!!! We need to go to professor Kevin's office" Yeji yelled lightly shaking me with both hands snapping me out of my thoughts.
"OK let's go" I stared at the empty glass and then towards Yeji who has a confused look plastered on her face.
"Miss Park. Where are you busy these days? You are not even giving attention in my class. Your grades decrease since the last semester. And now you are coming late to my lecture. What is wrong?" Professor Kevin rebuking me, pointing out my faults of the last few days I just looked down on my feet eyes fixed on my shoes as I mumbled softly
"I am sorry mister Kevin."
"I don't want your apology, Miss Park. I want your focus on your studies. It's your final semester now." He angrily let out I can feel his stern expression digging holes in my face even though my head hung down, eyes staring to my feet I nodded my head without saying a word.
"Miss Hwang I will deal it with your father, now both of you get out of my office." Professor Kevin put on his specs back and continued doing his leftover work from the chemistry book and we took our leave quickly.
"Yeji, are you happy now?" I felt like crying but my friend was giggling like a shameless person as if the professor Kevin was clowning with us back there.
"Let's go we don't want to miss your bus right?" Yeji chuckled and held my arm dragging me out of the university and I followed her silently not talking to her.
Yeji walked towards her car once she left me in front of my bus and I took my seat as usual beside the window
Exhausted would be an understatement when I did 5 hours of organic chemistry practical at my university. The only thing I needed at the moment is a tight sleep otherwise I am gonna die of this exhaustion. Yeji is right these teachers should give us some time off of these studies it's really tiresome.
"Oh Y/N you came. I was waiting for you, my daughter." I entered the living room and eomma greeted me. She was sitting on the couch looking worried and stressed.
"What is wrong Eomma you looks stressed?" I asked hurried towards her sitting down beside her on the couch.
"Your Appa called today informing me that your Grandma blacked out and fell in her lawn today. She got some scratches on her knees and elbow. Your Appa wants us to visit her in Busan and booked the flight tickets for tonight." That was so sudden. I was not ready for this. I just got scoldings from my processor today 'ottokhe' I thought to myself.
"Eomma you can bring Nami with you. I have important projects and assignments are remaining to complete by next week. And I can't miss my classes at University." I tried to make her understand how important days are going in my university but Eomma shook her head and sighed.
"Your Grandma especially wants you to go there otherwise I was leaving with Nami an hour ago," Eomma explained and I have no other option left now so I better pack my bags.
"Just pack up your important study material too. You can prepare your projects in your Grandma's house too and I will ask your father to inform your professors about your absence from the University for few days." Eomma suggested which convinced me deeply and I nodded satisfied with this plan
"You are best Eomma but still I will have a little bit lost in cope up with my syllabus" I asserted and hugged her before turning to go towards my bedroom.
"Don't forget to pack your study material," Eomma shouted behind me reminding me of my books
"Don't worry Eomma I have all the study material saved on my phone. I can work on my project at Grandma's house. But let's not make our visit longer please I don't want to fail my semester exams" I suggested to Eomma while picking out clothes from my closet.
"Nami and Imo-nim are staying here alone?" I asked Eomma once I was done with my packing as this thought suddenly crossed my mind
"Ne. Krystal was going back tomorrow but your appa insisted her stay with Nami here so she is staying here until your appa will be back from his business meeting." Eomma explained and I let the words stored in my brain with a nod
"Okay," I replied slowly and went to my room.
'Let's pack all the necessary belongings quickly' I mumbled to myself.
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"This is the last time we are hanging out Yeji. Exams are approaching us very fast and we still are not prepared for it, besides that, we have so many projects are given and the submission deadline is coming in a week" I scolded Yeji because she is not taking this semester seriously. We are in our senior year of college and still, she is not taking the academics and studies seriously.
"Oh for God's sake Y/N I top the exams just studying one night before the exam." She let out proudly but yeah she is not lying she always gets high marks so easily.
"But to be honest Y/N, I don't want our final semester to finish. Dad is planning to send me abroad after graduation" said Yeji her voice is sad and her expression suddenly changed from happy to gloomy.
"Don't feel bad for that Yeji, your dad only wants the best for you." I tried to convince her even though I was also feeling awful, she is the only friend I have in my life.
"I don't wanna leave you Y/N. I just want to start my career as a perfumer here and I want you to be there for me like a f-friend." Yeji spoke almost crying as her voice cracked in the last sentence. She was staring down on her lap while licking her ice cream.
"You can always come back to your own country Yeji, it's not like your dad is sending you for forever." I came up with a nice excuse to cheer her and I am glad it worked out
"Well, that's right Y/N, I can always come back here but still I will miss you while my stay in abroad"
"Oh come on Yeji, I am in front of you right now," I said and laughed at her for being so dramatic right now
"Now let's go back to University. We have important lectures to attend" I grab her hand and went to our university to our next class.
"Miss Park and Miss Hwang you both are late for my lecture. I want both of you in my office after the classes are finished." Mr Kevin scolded us so bad giving his angry stares at us and we nodded at his reply and went to sit on our seats.
"I told you we shouldn't go to the Park Miss Hwang" I blamed her under my breath so that the professor won't hear us
"Oh shut up, please. The Park was even better than this class Miss Park" Yeji mumbled and rolled her eyes
In mid of the class, I got interrupted by my thoughts about my dreams. Well more like nightmares. Why do I always have a scary dream once in a while? I remember my aunt once told me that Nami has been diagnosed with heart disease right after she was born, and that's why doctors consulted my parents to take care of her well and give her extra care because she has a week heart. My parents do give her extra care. They don't pressure her in her studies or anything related to her personal life. My father even gave her permission that she can marry whoever she wants she can be in a relationship with whoever she likes.
Well no complaints, but I sometimes feel pain in my heart thinking about I don't have any decision making choices for myself in my life. I have always listened to my parents like the obedient good girl I am from my childhood. My aunt always says that she admires me so much because I am a sensible and understanding girl. She even warned me before that being understanding is very appreciable but don't be extra obedient girl and compromise your wishes, your choices and preferences in your life.
"Yah! Y/N!!! We need to go to professor Kevin's office" Yeji yelled lightly shaking me with both hands snapping me out of my thoughts.
"OK let's go" I stared at the empty glass and then towards Yeji who has a confused look plastered on her face.
"Miss Park. Where are you busy these days? You are not even giving attention in my class. Your grades decrease since the last semester. And now you are coming late to my lecture. What is wrong?" Professor Kevin rebuking me, pointing out my faults of the last few days I just looked down on my feet eyes fixed on my shoes as I mumbled softly
"I am sorry mister Kevin."
"I don't want your apology, Miss Park. I want your focus on your studies. It's your final semester now." He angrily let out I can feel his stern expression digging holes in my face even though my head hung down, eyes staring to my feet I nodded my head without saying a word.
"Miss Hwang I will deal it with your father, now both of you get out of my office." Professor Kevin put on his specs back and continued doing his leftover work from the chemistry book and we took our leave quickly.
"Yeji, are you happy now?" I felt like crying but my friend was giggling like a shameless person as if the professor Kevin was clowning with us back there.
"Let's go we don't want to miss your bus right?" Yeji chuckled and held my arm dragging me out of the university and I followed her silently not talking to her.
Yeji walked towards her car once she left me in front of my bus and I took my seat as usual beside the window
Exhausted would be an understatement when I did 5 hours of organic chemistry practical at my university. The only thing I needed at the moment is a tight sleep otherwise I am gonna die of this exhaustion. Yeji is right these teachers should give us some time off of these studies it's really tiresome.
"Oh Y/N you came. I was waiting for you, my daughter." I entered the living room and eomma greeted me. She was sitting on the couch looking worried and stressed.
"What is wrong Eomma you looks stressed?" I asked hurried towards her sitting down beside her on the couch.
"Your Appa called today informing me that your Grandma blacked out and fell in her lawn today. She got some scratches on her knees and elbow. Your Appa wants us to visit her in Busan and booked the flight tickets for tonight." That was so sudden. I was not ready for this. I just got scoldings from my processor today 'ottokhe' I thought to myself.
"Eomma you can bring Nami with you. I have important projects and assignments are remaining to complete by next week. And I can't miss my classes at University." I tried to make her understand how important days are going in my university but Eomma shook her head and sighed.
"Your Grandma especially wants you to go there otherwise I was leaving with Nami an hour ago," Eomma explained and I have no other option left now so I better pack my bags.
"Just pack up your important study material too. You can prepare your projects in your Grandma's house too and I will ask your father to inform your professors about your absence from the University for few days." Eomma suggested which convinced me deeply and I nodded satisfied with this plan
"You are best Eomma but still I will have a little bit lost in cope up with my syllabus" I asserted and hugged her before turning to go towards my bedroom.
"Don't forget to pack your study material," Eomma shouted behind me reminding me of my books
"Don't worry Eomma I have all the study material saved on my phone. I can work on my project at Grandma's house. But let's not make our visit longer please I don't want to fail my semester exams" I suggested to Eomma while picking out clothes from my closet.
"Nami and Imo-nim are staying here alone?" I asked Eomma once I was done with my packing as this thought suddenly crossed my mind
"Ne. Krystal was going back tomorrow but your appa insisted her stay with Nami here so she is staying here until your appa will be back from his business meeting." Eomma explained and I let the words stored in my brain with a nod
"Okay," I replied slowly and went to my room.
'Let's pack all the necessary belongings quickly' I mumbled to myself.
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