/-Mi Rae-/
ABD called a board meeting and we were all present except Canaan. He ended up arriving an hour late.
"How nice of you to have made it in time, Canaan" Director Lee remarked sarcastically.
"Oh I'm sorry I didn't have my wife nag me all night so there was no way I could possibly run off to a meeting on time" Canaan retorted and everyone coughed awkwardly.
Director Lee's face reddened as the words hit him hard. The board members were trying hard to hide their amusement.
"I do not have time for rude mannerless kids! As we said earlier, this meeting was called specially for you. Can you explain what exactly you're doing in ABD?" Lee spoke.
"I believe that question is not for me" He replied, without looking up from him phone.
"What do you mean by that? You were brought in with the rest of your colleagues to motivate the young ones. Instead, you appear twice a year and that's only to attend meetings. A week ago, you showed up during sports and disappeared almost immediately. What exactly is your problem?" Director Kang asked.
" Your students are not looking for motivation. They need someone they can seduce" He shrugged and I nudged him.
" Don't say that. Atleast…. "
"I wasn't talking to you" He interrupted, shutting me up.
Everyone exchanged glances.
"If you are not ready to change, we will be forced to take drastic measures" Lee stated.
"Don't bother. I quit" He said and stood up, shocking everyone.
"But you can't quit. Most of the vienntys are here because of you. If you leave… "
"I'm done talking to you" He stated and walked out. I sighed.
Well I can't totally blame him. The sexual harassment he has received from the students is enough to make him resent them.
The meeting got adjourned and we dispersed.
" Kim Hyuk wait up" I yelled and he stopped. I ran to him and he smiled.
" What favour do you need this time, Mimi?" He asked and I laughed.
I guess he figured I only talk to him when I'm in need of something.
" There's someone I need you to help me find." I went straight to the point.
" Who? ".
" Remember Canaan's date at Splash?" I asked and his eyes narrowed suspiciously.
" Yes?".
" I want her".
" Why? " He asked with a slight frown. I knew he would never agree to help if I told him my true intentions.
" That dress she wore, I like it. I just wanted to know the designer so I can order one. Besides, there's this ad I'm doing in Canada. They need an extra model and I think she'll be perfect for it" I lied and he seemed to buy it.
" I really don't know. You should ask Canaan" He suggested.
" No!" I almost yelled and he rose a brow. " I.. um.. want to surprise him" I said quickly.
" Okay but how do I do that? Do you have any leads? " He asked and I took out her bracelet.
" Here, it belongs to her. I'm sure it will help you find her" I said, handing it over to him. He took a good look at him.
" What's the plan? " He asked. I was about to tell him when someone bumped into us.
" S-sorry… sorry.." She apologized, breathing heavily. I stared at her. Her face looks so familiar.
Where have I seen her before?.
"What's your name?" I asked.
"Kim Hana" She replied, lifting he face. I frowned. It didn't ring a bell. Hold on… isn't this the girl with the GEM phone?.
Could she be… ? I scanned her appearance. No, it can't be her. But I need to be sure.
"Were you at Splash?" I asked.
"What's Splash?" She asked and I rolled my eyes. She bowed and I dismissed her.
/-Ariel-/
By the time I was done arranging the shoes, it was 10:30 am. I was beyond late.
I dashed to my room to get ready and rush to school. I didn't even pack breakfast, I just ran into the car.
By the time I got to school, I knew the security man wouldn't let me in.
As I approached the gates, I thought of an excuse. I didn't have to think for long because I saw Cheng.
I ran to him and locked my arm in his. He stared in shock.
"Kim you… ."
"Sshhh! Just keep moving" I whispered and he chuckled.
The security let us in and I quickly disengaged our arms.
"Oppa, thank you" I bowed before running towards the Viennty block. I bumped into Mi Rae and Kim Hyuk.
I apologized but then I saw my bracelet in Kim Hyuk's hand. What is it doing there?.
Then my mind flashed back to Splash when girls locked me up.
"Where you at Splash?" Mi Rae asked and her voice rhymed with the voice in my head. Their faces suddenly became clear.
It's her!
From the way she stared at me, I could tell she was suspected me.
I said a silent prayer.
"What's Splash?" I feigned ignorance and she rolled her eyes.
"Just go" She sighed.
I walked away quickly. I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. How do I get it back from her now?. That bracelet means the world to me.
Obviously she would try using it to lure me out. I sighed. How did my simple life get so complicated.
Maybe I'll ask Canaan. But then will he even care?.
I went to class but couldn't find anyone. I searched several classes but I couldn't find them.
I frowned. There's no way I'm going to the last floor. I'm tired already. It's not like I'll understand anything they're teaching anyway.
I left the block and wandered about like a few students until I found myself outside a small building surrounded with flowers.
I used the small pathway and found myself at the front door. I took a deep breath before pushing it open.
It was a music studio. Different types of instruments were lined up and there was a soft background music.
I spotted a figure sitting by the window.
I walked over only to realize it was Canaan. He seemed lost in thoughts and extremely sad.
"Sir?" I called and his eyes snapped to me.
"What are you doing here? Didn't you read the sign outside?. Aren't you supposed to be in class?. Do you know what will happen if you get caught here?. We'll both be in trouble and….. " I placed a hand over his mouth.
My insides flipped are how warm his lips felt on my hand. His eyes widened as we stared at each other.
" Sir you… talk too much" I muttered, forcing my eyes away from his.
His hands went up to mine and he slowly dropped my hand. He didn't let go as he took me to sit with him by the window.
"Sir, why are you sad?" I asked, feeling my cheeks burn because he was still holding my hand.
"I'm not sad. My eyes are hurting" He replied. I looked at his face. His eyes were red and he looked pale.
Is he sick?. He stretched on the longue and placed his head on my laps.
My breathing increased rapidly.
"Is it an eye problem?" I asked as my hands made it into his hair.
Someone ask me what I'm doing!
"I don't know" He muttered as I stroked his hair. He shut his eyes but tears started strolling down his cheeks.
Is it that serious?.
He slept off on my lap and I stopped stroking.
"Don't stop, I like it" He mumbled and I smiled.
"What's going on here?" I heard suddenly and my heart left my chest.