"Do you want to hook up then?" He whispered in a sexy tone, smiling in a flirtatious manner. He had already pushed me against the wall by then, leaning so close to me that I could feel his…! Oh My God! is that his…? "It is!" He said as he moved even closer. Did he just? Did he just read my mind?
(1 hour ago)
"Okay! Let's go now. We all look so nice." Minnie said as we stood in front of the mirror. "I can't believe you two talked me into this." Shiyeon whined.
"What can I say? It's my specialty." Minnie shrugged and we all burst into laughter. 'I wonder who our fourth roommate is. What will she be like?' I thought to myself.
Shiyeon got in a few hours after Minnie. She's from a rich family but hates letting people know much about her family or status to avoid favoritism. Her humility is one of the reasons for her poor relationship with her mother, who doesn't enjoy seeing her go for cheaper options in life rather than enjoying the family's wealth.
So basically, Shiyeon is a hardworking, determined, and well-oriented feminist.
Minnie is also from a rich family, although her family isn't as rich as Shiyeon's family. Minnie was raised by her dad alone since her mom and dad got divorced about 15 years ago. And even before the divorce, her mother had already left them for over a year.
So basically, Minnie is an extroverted, bubbly, and energetic person but she's trying to change herself into a chill, sexy and bad-ass person.
Fighting! (meaning: Goodluck! or You Can Do It!)
How did I get all this information? Well, I did that with my brain and ability to analyze someone over a short period of time.
Yup, I'm a genius. Right now, I can picture myself wearing some sunglasses, nodding repeatedly as I drive a speed bike off a cliff.
Who am I kidding? I mostly found all that out because they told me themselves. Minnie did cause… well, she always has a lot to say and Shiyeon did so after Minnie kept asking questions, trying to get to know her.
So basically, I'm a nerdy, introverted girl with no social life. By nerd, I mean book nerd only, and that's only because I can easily cram stuff. It's almost like I have a photographic memory.
The difference between me and a person with a photographic memory is that I won't remember by just looking once. I have to make an intentional effort to cram it before it will get stuck.
Then again, the speed at which I cram stuff is high. But if I'm being really honest with myself, I really don't know anything.
The worst part is that I don't know what I really want from life.
Minnie wants to become a fashion designer and Shiyeon wants to become a businesswoman. The only reason I'm studying history is because it's the one thing that The University of Busan doesn't offer.
All I've ever wanted since I can remember was to leave Busan and my family behind and just start my life somewhere else. I'd never left Busan since I was a child because we were barely managing financially so we couldn't really think about things like traveling.
I'm glad that I managed to get a scholarship to Seoul University. My family was a bit sad and wondered why I just had to pick history to study. But I didn't have not much of a choice. After all, I still need to find dad. The last hint he left behind was Seoul.
To be honest, I'm scared. I'm scared that I just misinterpreted dad. What if that really wasn't a hint to where he was.
No matter what, I still need to find him because I promised to.
(Flashback)
(10 years ago)
"Why do you want to leave us? I know that we're still trying to settle down but don't you think it's a little too extra to suddenly decide to leave? We need you!" Mum said, trying hard to hold her tears back.
"Why do you doubt me so much? I promise I'm leaving to help us make more money." Dad said, barely forcing a smile.
He's always been a bad liar.
"Then why do I get this feeling? It feels like I'm not going to see you again." Mom said as a tear slowly trickled down her face. She was clearly frustrated.
Similar arguments had been repeating itself for about a year now. Is dad really going to leave this time? I mean, he sounds more frustrated now. It's all mom's fault! She keeps pressuring him.
"Seoul. I'll be here." Dad said as he looked at me. I tried my best to hold my tears but to no avail. "I'll be there for you when you need me." He said trying to hold back his tears.
"I'll always be there for you." He repeated as tears rushed down his face.
The three of us stood in silence. The silence wasn't peaceful. It felt like it was choking me. It felt like it was giving everyone time to grow their emotions of anger and sorrow.
Is he really just going to leave us like this? Why won't he just take me along? I want to go with you can't you see that? Do you even love me anymore?
"I-I love you." His words finally broke the silence.
"I love you Seoul." He said, his words even clearer than the first time. He tried to come closer to me and hug me but mom came between us.
"She hates you!" Mom said in a stern voice not in the least bit worried about my opinions. What does she think she's doing? I love dad! Why is she being so mean?
"I hate you too. Don't you dare come back after you leave us today." Mom added, not even giving dad a chance to speak but dad wouldn't give up.
"Seoul. I'll be there. I'll be there for you. I don't care if your mother hates me, that is even one of the main reasons I'm leaving. But I know you don't. That's enough to keep me going. That is what has kept me going over the years." Dad spoke slowly, he sounded so sad and frustrated. He sounded like someone who had given up on everything he loved.
"Dad don't go!" I yelled, not being able to handle the fact that he would be gone soon.
"Seoul." Dad called. "Dad~" I cried. Tears rushed down my face. This a bit too much for me to handle. I don't think I can do it. I want to stay with dad!
"Promise me two things. Can you do that for me?" He asked.
I couldn't see his face because mom stood between us but I could tell that he was crying.
"Dad?" I cried even more. "Promise me. Promise me that you'll find me again." He paused for a while.
"Most importantly, promise me that you'll forgive your mom. She loves you a lot. She hates me because she loves you. She hates me because I'm running away from my role as a father." Dad paused for a while as he sighed.
"After all, I can't provide for you. She's hated me for years. That's why I can't stay here anymore. I don't love her anymore. I only stayed this long because I loved you so much…" before dad could complete what he was saying, mom slapped him hard on the face as she screamed at the top of her lungs.
"Get out!"
Silence fell upon the room. Did she really just slap him? Why isn't dad speaking anymore? Is he alright?
Mom fell to the ground as tears rushed down from her face. Dad wasn't there anymore.
Did he leave me? He left! I need to find dad. I tried to hurry out of the house to find him but mom grabbed my hand. "Don't go anywhere." She whispered as tears rolled down her face.
"Leave me. Leave me now! I hate you! Let me go!" I screamed. I then yanked my hand out of her grip and ran out of the house.
I could see dad walking away. I ran after him. I ran as fast as I could. I need to run faster! He had already crossed the road and was about to enter his car!
I ran across the road. My only focus was to reach my dad.
I felt a sudden force push me to the ground. My body ached all over but my focus was still on dad.
Dad stopped once he noticed me on the ground and rushed over to me. He looked like he was screaming but I couldn't hear a single thing.
Why can't I hear what he's saying? Why is he hugging me like I'm about to die? Why does he look so worried? I-I can't feel my limbs. I can't feel a thing! But why does he look worried? Doesn't he know I'm alright? I'm alright.
No matter what, don't leave me. Don't leave me dad! Let's go together. I want to go with you. W-Why are my eyes slowly closing?
This isn't the time to sleep. I need to stay awake. I need to keep my eyes open. I-I need to…