Chapter 4: "What a coincidence! Ms. Jeon also did that!"
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"SOYEON!!! SAVE ME!!"
"WHERE ARE YOU HOYEON?!!! TELL ME! I WILL FIND YOU!!!"
"PLEASE SAVE ME! I DON'T WANT TO DIE!!" the voice vanished...
"Hoyeon...HOYEON WHERE ARE YOU?"
POOF..
Hoyeon appeared before her.
"Why didn't you save me?"
"I was trying to find you!"
"Didn't you hear me crying?! WHY DIDN'T YOU SAVE ME?"
DIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGG....
Soyeon was pulled out of her dreadful nightmare by her alarm.. "Normally I hate you...But this time I am thankful" If the alarm were a human she most likely would have kissed it...
"Rise and shine child..."
"Good morning Ms. Jeon"
"Hurry or you will be late for your 33rd interview"
Right... The interview. Growing up, she thought that you only had to have the qualification...Turns out. THEY WANTED PEOPLE WITH EXPERIENCE.
How was she to gain experience if she could not even get into ONE company.
Truthfully, she was starting to doubt the possibility of getting Hoyeon out of prison.
"Cheer up! I know that you failed all of the rest but I have a good feeling in this one!"
"okay." "That is the spirit!"
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"Last night I made a hike to the temple. It was so peaceful"
"I bet it was"
"I also prayed by the steps for you. It was so late so I could not go in. Buddha should bless your tired heart, Your journey and efforts are for the sake of someone else..."
"Thank you Ms. Jeon"
"Will you look at the time. My dear Azaleas must be famished!"
Ms. Jeon wandered off into her garden, leaving Soyeon in a panic.
What if I fail this interview as well?!
What if the murders come after me?!
It was safe to say that she became a bit paranoid...Who wouldn't be?!
Danger was becoming more visible, Striking in the crack of day and intimidating persons to conceal the truth. The workers that were supposed to help were blind to the pleas of those they are supposed to protect and the victims are left to suffer by themselves.
At times like this...it must be nice to have a family with strong backing....
If she were to have a rich, doting father, he might have hired all of the best lawyers and investigators in the world. If she had a doting mother, she could share her troubles and lean on her shoulder. She would have more confidence in herself....In getting her sister out. Life would be certain and burden less.
If only life were fair....
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"Good luck child..."
"Thank you Ms"
For the 33rd time Soyeon walked the busy streets of Seoul, in search of her last hope.
She knew the roads like the back of her head.
"Are you off to another interview?"
The loud voice of an elderly lady caught Soyeon's attention
Mrs. Kim !!!
"You know the drill."
"What was the excuse this time?"
"I did not have experience.."
"THEN THEY COULD HAVE TAKEN YOU IN AS AN INTERN!"
Seeing the fuming grandmother, Soyeon felt relieved!
Her inner annoyance was being expressed through the lady.
"It is fine, I will get what I am destined. Maybe this company that I am going to will be the one."
"Right! Mr. Kim prayed for you this morning ."
"What a coincidence! Ms. Jeon also did that!"
"Good! You are sure to pass this way!"
"I can only hope so. I will be off. Take care"
"Good luck Child"
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"Name."
"Su Soyeon"
"Mr. Ha will be with you shortly, take a seat over there for the time being"
"Thank you."
The interior of the reception was filled with gold bits and glass. You could clearly see the mindless persons outside rushing to their desired destinations. Three ladies sat at a joined desk typing their lives away, while others walked with brief cases to elevators. No one cared for stairs anymore...
The City really was different form the tranquil country life.
A strong breeze of awkwardness rolled down her spine as she sat alone. Everyone thre had a place, a purpose.
But she..., She felt like a sore thumb!
Her casual attire didn't help either. It was like arriving at your own wedding to be out dressed by all of your guest!
"Mr. Ha will see you now, follow me"
Soyeon swiftly jumped to her feet and scurried behind the polished lady.
She was wearing tight clothes and heels yet, this humbly dressed kid found it impossible to keep up with her...
HOW WAS SHE SO FAST!!
just like a penguin....
"Take this elevator to level 45 there you will meet Mr. Ha"
"May I ask a question?"
"Of course"
"Can I take the stairs?"
"0_o.....You want to take the stairs to level .forty- five?"
"Yes please."
"This craz- Who am I to judge...Just get there before 9:08"
"Yes ma'am"
"Why are you still standing there?"
RIGHT.
Soyeon began her sprint to the 45th floor.
It was tiring but, she would never get into such a closed area!
After Hoyeon reveal what happened in that small room, she became fearful of small areas...
The stairs were the only choice...EVEN IF SHE WERE TO WALK TO HEAVEN!
No one could get her into the elevator.
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9:06...
"Where is she ?"
"She decided to take the stairs..."
"Cancel the inter-
"Sir...If I may..."
"Go ahead"
"She is extremely qualified and eager to learn. I believe that young persons like her can bring fresh ideas and solutions to the table. Please give her two more minutes.."
"Okay then...9:08"
The two individuals sat in silence for 2 minutes.
Just as 9:08 struck and Mr. Ha was going to leave, Soyeon came crashing into the room.
"I a m s o r r y t o b e l a t e "
She apologized completely out of breath.
"One second later and I would have canceled the interview.."
Good heavens!
"Come on in Ms. Su.
"Thank you"
To Be Continued...