In the heat of panic, Soyeon did not realize that a figure was behind her.
"Such beautiful hair"
His premature voice called out to her.
"W-who are you?!"
"My identity will be of no help to you kid.....WOw- Your eyes are fierce as a fox"
The unnamed man stood in admiration for the young girls' beauty.
"Come with me"
"N-no...LET ME GO! MS. JEON!!!!HELP!!!!!!"
"What is the matter Soyeo- Drop the child!"
"Listen, old lady, if you want to preserve your life for a few more years I suggest you get out of my way."
"I will not repeat myself to filth, Soyeon duck!"
"Huh?!-"
A blue porcelain bowl connected with the back of his head, sending him straight into a slumber.
"Are you ok child"
Soyeon fell to the ground, completely petrified ...
How terrible life was!
Today would have been the last of the twins if not for Ms. Jeon...
One sister would be locked in jail for life and the other in a strange man's house unnoticed...
"MS. JEON...."
"It is ok...I understand. Help me call the police"
"O-ok!"
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Dozens of police gather outside and inside of the residence.
They were all elated that the kidnapper was in their hands! All that they had to do now was find the girls and they could all be promoted...
From a distance, Soyeon watched as they hauled the suspect away. His face held a large cut and immaturity.
Something did not feel right.
The look in his eyes...The way that he frantically searched around...
Those were not the eyes of a feared criminal...A wanted murder and kidnapper.
THOSE WERE THE EYES THE HOYEON HAD...
Eyes of yearning and misunderstanding...
could he have been framed?!
No- But he attacked her...
The tall young figure of the guy stopped in front of the old lady.
Tears streamed from his face as the police tried to drag him away.
Was he pleading?
His lips started to quiver as he sincerely gazed at Ms. Jeon.
"WALK!"
The police finally got him to move, roughly, they dragged him to the car, and all dispersed after they got Soyeon's testimony.
"You got lucky kid!"
"I don't know..."
"What don't you know?"
"Never mind...I have to work tomorrow...I am heading to bed."
The shirt still did not leave her mind. Why would Ms. Jeon have such a thing?
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Finally, Soyeon collapsed onto her bed and pulled her phone out of her bag.
RINGGGGGGGGGGG
"Good night, You have successfully reached Neverland Orphanage, Madam Su speaking."
"Ms, Su..."
"Soyeon! How are you?!"
"I finally got the job, Ms. Su"
"YESSS! I knew you would!"
"C-can you tell Hoyeon that I haven't forgotten her?"
"Even without me saying it, Hoyeon knows that everything that you do now is for her benefit. Don't worry, I will tell her"
"Thank you"
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They spent thirty minutes catching up on life.
Even though it was just a call, This was the only way that she felt safe.
Hearing the voice of the woman who raised you would always warm your heart.
After the call ended, Soyeon snuggled into her sheets and gazed into the bright city.
She could smell the delicious foods of night vendors. The intoxicating smoke of the drunkards nearby and hear the fast cars as the wheels raced on the roads...
Hoyeon would love this setting.. minus the smoke.
They had always dreamed of making it big in the city, going shopping on weekends, and enjoying the city view from 50 story restaurants.
Could you imagine the someone that probably visited those 50 story restaurants was the one that darkened their lives!
"Hoyeon...I am coming for you...I don't know when but, I will be there to prove your innocence!"
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"Hoyeon?"
"Soyeon.."
Hoyeon was dressed In a flowing white dress...she looked heavenly!
But her hair- it turned gray...AND HER FACE...
Why were there wrinkles?
"Mother!"
A young man holding the hand of a lovely pregnant woman called to her.
Mother?
Looking down at her hands, she realized that she also had wrinkles!
"Soyeon."
Her sister called out to her.
"I am here.."
"W-why didn't you come for me...I waited!"
"Nono I am coming for you!"
"I WAITED 80 YEARS FOR YOU! I DEFENDED YOUR NAME IN FRONT OF SO MANY PEOPLE THAT SAID THAT YOU WOULD NOT RETURN...THEY WERE RIGHT! You completely forgot about me and even got married and gained a family...You forgot about me...."
"I DID NOT GET MARRIE-"
Her finger suddenly felt heavy.
Again, she looked down to find a diamond ring on her marriage finger...
"I didn't...."
"Mother?.... Are you ok?"
"I AM NOT YOUR MOTHER!"
"Hubby, I think she needs to take her meds...."
"soyeon.Be happy!"
"NO!!!HOYEON!!!!!!! I HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN YOU! "
Soyeon was dragged away by her son and thrown into a mental hospital...
"Who are you?!"
"Mother it is ok...They will take good care of you!"
"Get off of me.....GET OFF OF ME!"
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"Soyeon? Child! GET UP!"
"Huh?!"
"You will be late for your job."
After realizing that it was just a dream a smile rose to her face.
"Thank you, Ms. Jeon...I did not hear my alarm..."
"as usual...GET UP"
"I AM!"
Both ladies giggled at Soyeon's lazy behavior and Ms. Jeon's persistence.
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"Here, have some persimmons... Mrs. Kim sent them this morning."
"Thank you... I will also thank her on the way to work"
"Mhmm."
Ms. Jeon dug into her breakfast, completely forgetting Soyeon.
Just as she was about to eat, she realized that it was 7:30...
"OH DEAR, I have to go!"
Quickly, she grabbed two persimmons and rushed out of the house.
HOW COULD SHE BE LATE ON HER FIRST DAY OF WORK...
"Tardiness is not allowed!"
The words of Mr. Ha played in her mind over, and over...
"Excuses are not allowed.."
"Emotions are not allowed"
Good heavens!
To Be Continued...