The morning came a bit late. Arianna rose up from the bed and went to wash her mouth and face. Coming out, she stopped in her tracks as her eyes fell on her wardrobe. Guess it's time to pack.
She brought out two suitcases and packed her stuffs. Leaving nothing behind. When I say nothing, I mean nothing. Well, except for the clothes she'll wear for that day and the next. She so wished she was leaving today. Spending a minute in this house was so irksome. Her mind drifted to Jia and she thought about calling her, but then she remembered she had lost her phone.
"Damnit!" She cursed as she dropped on the bed, slapping her forehead. A knock came on the door and she turned to it. She's not ready to speak to anyone, but who could it be. The knock came again and she walked towards the door and opened it, only to find her so-called father standing opposite her. She stared at him for a while before slamming the door at his face. Where she got that courage to do so, she couldn't tell.
Do-hyun blinked repeatedly. What a nice way to greet an elder in the morning.
He heaved a sigh, knocking on the door again. Arianna rolled her eyes. Can't they just let her be?
"Arianna, open the door. Let's talk for a bit." Do-hyun said
Oh! Now he wants to talk. Let's hear what he has to say.
She opened the door and walked back in. Do-hyun breathed and walked in, finding her standing by the window.
"I'm sorry things happened that way" he said "I and your mother...we had our differences. We weren't meant to be. It just happened..."
Really?!
"And you...you were never meant to be born. It...was a mistake....we made "
Tears brewed in Arianna's eyes as she heard that. But she made a gallant attempt to hide them. He never cared. Not even once.
"Like it or not, you're leaving for Han's residence, so don't think of anything stupid...."
Arianna walked to the door and open it, standing by the side with her hand still on the knob.
".....I cannot change my mind as I need the money....." he was still speaking when he noticed the opened door and he nodded. "Sure...." he said and walked out slowly, and Arianna slammed it.
What did he say? It was a mistake? Her mother said they once lived each other. Or was it a lie? Now he's using her for his own benefits. Just how much does she have to suffer? Why is life so unfair? Hot tears rolled down her cheeks and she immediately wiped them away.
What's the point in crying? She was going to leave anyways, then maybe find out later how to escape from Mr. Han. It might not be easy but she has to try.
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Shin woo sat at the table, peering into his phone. Other guys also sat with him, having lunch, but he hadn't touched his.
"Hey, Kim Shin woo" Michael called, but got no replies as Shin Woo's mind wasn't with with them. "Kim Shin woo!" He increased his pitch this time.
"Yes?" He answered immediately.
"What's wrong with you, man? You haven't touched your food" Michael said
"Really?" Shin woo looked at his plate and back at them "I...I did touch it" he stuttered.
"Hey, Kim Shin woo" another, Yeong Jun said "What have you been looking at on your phone? Shall we see?"
"Ah... it's nothing. Nothing." Shin woo said trying to brush it off.
"Are you sure?" another, Hayden asked "Looks like you're waiting for a call" he brushed his shoulder against Michael's , grinning.
"Is it a girl?" Michael asked. Shin woo looked at each one of their faces. They look at him with utmost scrutiny, waiting for an answer.
"Aiyo..." he chuckled "Why would I be waiting for a girl's call? That's ridiculous" he lied with a chuckle, averting his gaze.
"Really?" Hayden asked. "I would have said 'the mighty Shin woo' waiting for a girl's call" he laughed and others joined him.
"Yah!" Shin woo yelled, irked "Do you want taste my fist?" he showed his fist.
"Whoa!" they all raised their hands ins surrender.
"Why are you getting annoyed if it isn't a girl?" Michael asked.
"Yes, why?" the others asked in unison.
"Mind your own business" Shin woo said through clenched teeth.
"Okay"
"Okay"
After a few seconds "Who is she?" Micheal asked, peering into his eyes as he chewed on his food.
Shin woo raised a brow and after two seconds, he said "Your cousin" he smirked.
Michael blinked twice "My cousin?"
"Yeah... I met her last night at a rice cake stall..."
"You know my cousin?"
"Yes. It's my fault, I should've taken her number instead. She's so beautiful" Shin woo said.
Michael was fuming with rage already "You punk!" She slapped his head.
"Yah! Why are you getting annoyed? You all wanted to hear it right?"
Hayden just kept looking at Shin woo. It might just be a coincidence that she bought rice cakes around the same time. It couldn't be Jia. Or can it?
"Aish!" Yeong Jun cursed "You two keep it down"
"If I see you with my sister, I'll kill you" Michael yelled.
"I'd like to see you do that" Shin woo smirked and stood up. "See ya later guys" he walked away.
"Yah, Kim Shin woo!" Michael roared.
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"Hey, move aside!"
Arianna who sat on the bed in deep thoughts heard Jia's voice, pulling her out of her daze. She stood up immediately, walking her way out of the room.
"Yah! Let me go in or I'll beat you to a pulp" Jia threatened.
"This is my house, and strangers are not allowed" Rosalie spoke curtly.
Jia scoffed "I'm not a stranger. I need to see Anna, so move"
"What makes you think she's inside?"
"She's not"
"You can say that "
"Rosalie!" Came Arianna's murderous voice in a calm tone. "Move aside"
Rosalie turned and glared at her without moving from the door.
"Didn't you hear me?" Arianna asked menacingly.
"Move!" Jia pushed her way through "Damnit!" She cursed, feeling stressed
"Just because because you two are older than me, does not mean your friend would barge into my house and you'll ask me to let her in. You don't belong here!" Rosalie yelled.
Arianna walked to her in slow steps.
*Pak*
Rosalie received a slap from her, and she held unto her cheek , in shock. That was the very first time Arianna raised her hand on her. Since when did she have the courage to do so?
"Yeah. You should give her some on my behalf" Jia said "Such a spoilt brat"
"This would be the last time you'll use that tone on me." Arianna said. "You don't know what it feels like to be in my place, so don't you dare. Your life is just beginning. You wouldn't want it to end so soon, would you?" She spoke menacingly.