Chaeryeong

"Are you leaving?". Yeji asks as she leaned her back on the chair. We're currently working for our project because it should be pass tomorrow. This will be our last project for now, since tomorrow is our last day. We will have 1 month vacation before the final exam.

I nodded. "Dad texted me, looks like there's something important to talk about again". I replied and fixed my stuffs as I wore my shoulder bag. Good thing we're done already. Yeji just have to add our names on the front page and it's done.

"Mhm, alright. I'll see you tomorrow then". She said and stood up on her seat. "Uh, nah. I'll better take you home". She suggested.

I nods, accepting her suggestion. Ofc, it was her. I would gladly accept everything she would offer.

We went out of her house and used her car instead of mine since I told her to. I'll come back here again anyways.

"Your Dad always coming in a wrong timing, isn't he?". Yeji spoke and chuckled, her eyes were fixed in front as she drive faster but carefully.

I smiled. "Yeah, always". I replied. Well, I always recieved a call or text from Dad while I'm with Yeji or even with Lia and Ryu. He's indeed coming in a wrong timing. He always disturbs us. Isn't that annoying?

"Hope he won't hurt you this time".

Eh? All of a sudden?

I chuckled bitterly but it isn't noticeable anyways. "He won't, since you're with me. You know dad. He seems innocent when there's other people around".

"That's why I'll stay with you today. If that's okay with you".

"Ofc, I'd like it". I said that made her chuckled. She's pretty. She's always been pretty. Ever since we've met, I already told myself that I like her. Well, I'm still keeping it for three years now because my ass don't want to confess. Whatever, I won't confess anyways. I'm scared of being rejected, especially when it comes to her.

None of us spoke again as we enjoyed listening to the music Yeji played on her speaker. I just wish we're always like this. Chill, happy, no one's disturbing, no dad, no stressful days, and no hurt feelings. Minus the fact that I knew Yeji don't feel the same as mine.

After a moment, Yeji stops the car and both of us went out. "Did your father bought a new car again?". I heard Yeji asks as we saw an unfamiliar car parked beside dad's car.

I stared at it for a moment and examined it. "Nah, Dad won't buy a red car. He hates red". I said. Does this mean, someone's inside? Is this what Dad gonna talk about?

"Then there might be a visitor". Yeji said and I nods, agreeing at what she said. Yeji suddenly took my hand and went inside our house. My eyes looks at our intertwined hands and I could say that it looks perfect.

"Chae, you're here? Your Dad is already at the living room". Jiyoon, our maid's daughter, appears in front of us.

"Alright, thanks Jiyoon-ssi". I said and threw a little smile on her. She smiled back and left us, probably gonna help her mother on the kitchen.

I looked at Yeji while we're taking the way to the living room. I was actually nervous, it feels weird.

"I might melt, Chaeryeong-ah". I suddenly came back to my senses as I heard that. Yeji didn't look at me but I could see a smirk forming on her lips.

"You wish!". I said and withdrew my hand from her and playfully rolled my eyes. Oh nah, what a wrong move. I shouldn't withdrew my hand!

Yeji laughs. "Looks like this isn't just a simple talk, Chae. There's a guy and an old woman here". She said as we arrived at the living room. I stared at the persons in front and on the side of my dad. A woman in her 50's and a guy with probably have the same age as me.

"I'll just wait you on your room. I'm not even part of this meeting so..."

"Alright, I'll follow right after this". I replied and with that, Yeji walked away, going to my room which is on the second floor. I don't mind her going there, she's been there a lot of times now anyways.

"Chaeryeong, have a seat". My dad said as he noticed me standing in front of them. I didn't response and just walks towards them. I took the seat beside Dad and looks at the woman in front.

"Dad, who're them?". I asks since I can't take my curiosity anymore.

"That guy, Soobin, is my new secretary". Dad said and the guy stood up to give me a bow. Secretary? He seems young to be in this work. " You can go now, wait me on the car".

Oh, so he's not part of this?

The guy nodded and walked away. "Dad, if this isn't important, I'll go now". I broke the silence since everyone seems quiet for a while.

"We just have to wait Y- oh, here she is". All of us looks at the woman who just arrived.

She was wearing a blazer and specs. She seems professional. The way she walk, her looks, and everything. What's with this again? Another business meeting? Business proposal?

The woman smiled at Dad and greeted us before sitting beside the other woman. I heard Dad coughs as I felt her eyes looking at me.

"Alright, I'll not make this long". He spoke. "Chaeryeong, meet your mom". As I heard the last word, my gaze suddenly turned to him, and back to them.

"Wdym, Dad? Mom's dead already. Don't joke like that". I said, making the atmosphere awkward. They became silence as I said it while Dad just glared at me, even though, it's just my senses.

"This isn't a joke, Chaeryeong. She's now your new mom".

I stood up. "Nonsense. I'll go now". I said and was about to walk away when Dad held my wrist, making me stop. His grip became harder and it's freaking hurt.

"Can you just at least give them a respect?!". He whispered and gritted his teeth. The two behind of us didn't noticed it since they seems like comforting each other.

I rolled my eyes and turned back again. "What do you want me to do then? Welcome them? Why would I? Why would I welcome your mistress?". I said, making sure that the two would hear it. Well, that makes dad held my hand tighter than earlier.

"Lee, you're hurting her. Stop holding her wrist". We both turned to the woman who said that. What now? Acting like concerned? Whatever, she's still dad's mistress.

I felt dad's hand moved away from my wrist as he took his seat again. He threw a glare, signalling me to sit beside him.

I sat in defeat as I sighs, looking at the two woman in front of us. "Chaeryeong, I'd like you to meet Yuna...". Dad, again, spoke and the said girl stood up, looking at me.

"...your younger sister".

W-what? It's like, we just had one age gap. Don't tell me he's been cheating with mom ever since from the start?

I didn't response and just stared at the girl instead. She gave me a smile and I don't know, it's like, she looks like dad. No wonder why we're sisters.

But nah, I won't take this. She's still Dad's daughter from his mistress. Whatever his mistress own, I hate it.

"Alright, Chae, your mom and I will have a meeting with someone. So while we're not here, take Yuna for a walk around the mansion".

"What? Dad, we have maids here. Why don't they do it instead?". I said. "And Yeji is here, Dad".

"The maids are busy with their works, Chaeryeong. And besides, I knew Yeji don't mind".

"It's okay, Dad. I can just stay in my room. Chaeryeong unnie might have important thing to do". The girl spoke. I forgot her name since I'm not even interested on what was Dad talking about earlier. And uh, I'm gonna tour her around? Nah, no way.

"No, Yuna. Chaeryeong will tour you around, okay?". Dad replied. The woman took a glance with me and looks like she can read what's on my mind. Guess she's thinking twice if she will agree to dad or what.

Soon, she nodded.

"Okay, we will get going now. Take care of her Chae, mhm?". Dad said. It's like, he was sending a death glare to me. What does he think? I'll kill this woman? I'm not that bad as him though.

Lastly, they both bid a goodbye and Yuna was just the one who respond to them. They walked away until we can't see their backs. It became awkward again.

I looked at my phone to check the time and began to walk away.

"Unnie..." I heard Yuna called.

I turned back and looks at her, seeing a smile plastered on her face. "First of all, don't call me unnie. Second, if you're gonna ask if I will tour you around. Then No". I said that made her smile fade away. Oh, Am I that harsh?

"Chaeryeong!". Both of us looks behind as we hear that. It was Yeji who's walking towards us, wearing her familiar smile which I like the most. "What happened? Your expression suddenly changed? Something happened?".

I shook my head.

"Come on, Chae. I knew that eyes. Something's wrong right? And uh..." She tilt her head on the side to take a look with Yuna. "...Who's her?".

"She's-"

"Hi, I'm Yuna, you must be Yeji?". Yuna interrupted and waved her hand to her. Yeji did the same and greeted her.

"So, who is she?". She asks for the second time.

"My step-sister".

"Your what?". As expected, she gave me the same expression I made earlier. Who wouldn't? It's really shocking though. How did dad even cheated to mom when she's the prettiest woman I knew. Uh, ofc, Yeji's the second. "How come?".

"It turns out that the woman earlier is her mom, dad's new wife. And she was her daughter".

"Mhm, I see". She said and stared at Yuna for a second. "So, what now?".

"Dad said I should tour her around". I replied. But ofc, just like what I've said, I won't tour her. Like, never, no, whatever happens.

"Then tour her". She said. I saw her staring at me and sighed. " I know you don't want. I'll do it instead".

"What? No! Fine, I'll tour her. Only if you'll come with us". I said and she smiled.

"I would like to". I swear, if it isn't you. I'll really not gonna do this.

I turned to Yuna and gestured her to follow us. We walk around the mansion from the outside, to the first floor, to second and third, until we came to the rooftop. I remained quiet from the start. Yeji, on the other hand, was the one who's chatting with Yuna. It seems like they get along well already.

I was spacing out but came back at my senses as my phone vibrated from my pocket. I took it out and immediately checked the notification, seeing a message from dad and from an unknown number.

From : Dad

Bring Yuna at our resort later, we'll be there before 7.

From : xxx-xxx-xx

Meet me at xx-club tonight, 7:00, don't be late!

3:38p.m.

I frowned as I read the message from an unknown number. Who on Earth would text me like this? As far as I know, I saved all my contacts with their names. This might be a wrong send. But how did they get my number then?

And don't be late? Why are we even gonna do? And xx-club was known as 'crime-loc' since it was a location where crimes happens a lot in Seoul.

Knowing that, why would I even go there? Must stay here and follow what dad said. Besides, we will come at the resort tonigh- wait what?

...We're going there... together?