Chapter 1

Hye-jeong was walking to the restaurant were she had planned to meet her father. She saw him waiting for her in front of the restaurant "Appa!" (Appa means father/dad in Korean) She said running to him with a joyful attitude. She jumped into his arms tightly just like how she once did when she was at a younger age "My beautiful daughter!" her dad let's go of her and said with a delighted smile "shall we go in?" Hye-jeong nodded and walked inside of the restaurant with her father. They took a seat at a vacant table and ordered two plates of spaghetti. "Appa, how was work?" Her father responding, "It has been well, how about school?" "It's fun and exciting! I got A's in all of my classes" she said with a proud smile "jinjja? Im so proud of you hye-jeong!" (jinjja = really) He smiled brightly but suddenly his phone started ringing. He checks his phone and sees it had been his boss. Hye-jeong tilts her head "it's ok appa, you may be excused" she giggles slight and smiled at him "mianhae, see you at home princess." Hye-jeong's dad having got up and left hurriedly. Hye-jeong waved goodbye to him feeling a slight sadness but kept a positive mind set knowing he was protecting citizens and taking care of the world.

Jay Park, a smart yet foul trouble maker in school roams around in the halls, blasting his music through his earphones. Having been so distracted, he had not realized the loud gun shot that had been triggered within the school grounds. Looking up from the floor, he sees an abundance of students exiting the school at a quick pace. Shrugging it off not knowing what was going on, he headed into a classroom to which was the one the shooter had been in. Suddenly feeling a rough embrace, he realized he was being held captive. The situation that had been the cause of the rampage of students heading out the school triggered Jay's panicked emotions. Struggling to get out, he attempts to call for help just until the point where the suspect shooter covered his mouth. Hye-jeongs father, Mr. Kim having arrived just on time to hear the call for help, he scurried around looking for where it came from. Soon finding both hostage and suspect, he held his gun up aiming for the suspect "let the student go!"The suspect points his gun at Jay's head "come any closer and ill shoot!" Jay having felt weak, stared at Mr. Kim afraid that he'd get shot. Suddenly Mr. Kim used a provoking technique. "Go... Shoot, I dare you!" Jay's eyes had widened in shock "What!?!" he said fearfully. The suspect was surprised but slowly pulled Jay along with him as a shield for his escape. Mr. Kim knew that the criminal had felt devocked, catching up to the suspect, he shot him from the back. The bullet having hit a spot near the suspects shoulder, causing him to fall along with Jay. Mr. Kim quickly ran, taking Jay out safely, coming back to check the pulse of the suspect, there was no life left in the body. "aish!"(aish is sorta like a swear word) Police officers and the chief came scrolling in, one calling the hospital to see what they could do. Unfortunately, the patient suspect could not be saved. The news of this negative activity had gone viral, leading the family members and gang of the suspect to anger in wanting revenge.

It had been a month after the incident. Hye-jeong runs out of the house and heads to the hospital. Soon arriving, she walks into a hospital room "R-107"

Eyes becoming teary, she runs to her mom. "Eomma..." Her mother was diagnosed with cancer and hadn't had much time to live due to the stage she was at. Mr. Kim angry at himself for not being able to do anything that could save her.

Hye-jeong grabbed ahold of her mother's hand and began crying "Eomma, you will be alright...please don't leave me..." (Eomma = mother) hye heong begged, hoping her mother would stay alive. After a few days in the hospital, Hyejeong's mother had passed. The experience having changed Hye-jeong when around others. She became more quiet and distant in school towards most people till the very day she graduated from college.

Years had passed and Hyejeong had almost recovered from her wounded

heart. That burden of her mother being gone would always be there.

Hye-jeong was at the bus stop listening to music through her earphones. She leaned against the wall waiting for her bus to come. Hyejeong's appearance changed abundantly, she was more beautiful and her brown hair had grown out. The bus finally arrived and she walked in. Everyone looked and admired her appearance. She looked around to see no empty seating so she held onto the pole to prevent herself from falling.

Hye-jeong arrived at her destination within 15 minutes. Getting off the bus, her face brightened up when she saw her best friend waiting for her. "Naomi!" Hye-jeong running to her and hugging her. Naomi hugged back and smiled. "did you really come to see me wearing that? " Hyejeong giggled at her friends words "wae? does it look bad?" (wae = why) "ani, you look good in anything, especially old lady clothes" (Ani = no) Hye-jeong pouted as Naomi continued to tease her "mian mian hyejeong-ah" (mian = sorry) Naomi smiles and grabs her wrist pulling her to her clothes shop. "I created a new masterpiece, I wanted you to be the first to see it" Naomi uncovers the dress design she had created. The dress was elegant and simple, yet cute. "Omo, neomu yeppeoyo " (translation for this is "oh my, this is so pretty") Hyejeong smiled and tippy toed to pat Naomi on the head "jal haess-eo" ("you did well") " Naomi was happy to hear her best friends words. "I'm glad you like it Eonnie" (Eonnie = older sister for females. for boys it's Noona) She covers the dress and sits on the resting couch "Hyejeong...did you find a job yet

"ani...ill find one soon"

Hye-jeong and naomi started to talk for awhile then suddenly a man walks into the store. "Annyeo-" (this is hello in Korean. Annyeonghaseyo is formal way and Annyeong is impolite way) Naomi's eyes widen and she stands up quickly "Mr. Park!" Naomi said surprised by his arrival and bowed "annyeonghaseyo" (Formal) Hye-jeong was startled because of Naomi's sudden raise in tone. She wondered who the man was, slowly standing up and bowing. Jay Park, Mr. Park bows back "I've come for the clothes order" Naomi nods and pulls out her phone dialing a number "Annyeosayo, this is GM Uzumaki, please bring the order out to Mr. Park's car." She hangs up and looks at Jay. "the 6 boxes will be delivered to your car" Jay park nods and then glances over at Hye-jeong. Hyejeong looked at Naomi and then at Jay noticing he had been looking at her. "Ah, Mr. Park this is my good friend Kim Hye-jeong" "Kim?" Jay found that last name familiar but shrugged it off because it was a common last name. "Ne, this is Mr. Park, the owner of Lotte Mall" (Ne = yes) "Ah I see" Hyejeong bows and looks at Naomi "I'll be waiting at the cafe next door, see you when you are finished with your business" she smiles and walks out to the cafe. Jay watches Hyejeong leave and then looks at Naomi "Ms. Uzumaki, I shall see you when the next delivery arrives" He bows and walks out, he turns to the right to see Hyejeong walking to the cafe and smiles a bit. Hye-jeong walks into the cafe and goes by the counter to look at the menu. "Hello Miss, are you ready to order?" "ye, can i-..." Hyejeongs eyes had widened as she noticed the man behind the!

counter. "Chanyeol oppa?!" (Oppa = older brother for female. for boys it's Hyung) "Kim Hye-jeong!?" Chanyeol's eyes brighten as he sees that her appearance had changed quite a bit. "It's so nice to see you, how have you been" Chanyeol smiles "I have been well, you have changed a lot since the last time we have seen each other" Hyejeong smiles and nods "ne, ah and an espresso please" "coming right up" Chanyeol makes her an espresso and comes around the counter "kaja, let's sit and catch up" (kaja = let's go) Chanyeol pulls a chair out from the nearest table "anjda" (Anjda = sit) "ne" Hyejeong sits down and chanyeol sits next to her. Naomi soon walking in and spotting Hyejeong. She walks up to her and looks at chanyeol "yah, you are invading girl time" "aye I'm not moving so..." Hyejeong giggles and smiles "Eonnie, I'll come by your house to hang later" Naomi pouts but nods "be careful, this punk is crazy and strict" Chanyeol glares at Naomi, she sticks her tongue at him. "hajima, don't fight, this is just like high school..." (Hajima = stop) Both chanyeol and Naomi apologize at the same time "Hyejeong-ah I'll see you later then" Naomi waves goodbye and leaves. Chanyeol looks at Hyejeong "how have you been?" "Mm let's see, no job yet, so....alright? " she giggles "it seems you and Naomi were still in contact all this time" "ye...I'm glad I got to see your face again" In his mind all the memories of high school came back and how they always were together.

Hye-jeong puffs her cheeks and takes a sip of her coffee. "Channie, are you still learning martial arts?" Chanyeol chuckles and shakes his head. "ani, rather then learning...I'm teaching it"

"Omo jinjja?" ("oh my really?") He was quick to nod and chuckles. Then checking the time, he stands "I should get back to work, have fun on your girl date" Hyejeong giggles at his words and then stands as well, then bowing. "see you later Channie" She watches as he leaves and then turns herself towards the door, walking out. Hye-jeong plugged in her earphones and dazed off not paying attention to what was ahead. Looking up for a slight second and then looking back down at her phone, she began walking across the street. Not keeping her attention to the road, a car comes zooming in her direction without stopping. A hand reaches out and grasps onto her wrist pulling her back on the side walk. Her eyes widen and her heart began beating at a fast pace. Finally realizing that she almost got run over, she turns around and saw.....

To be continued...