Jin POV.
The next morning...
I sluggishly left the bed, feeling so much pain in my ass. “Gee!” I groaned in pain, sliding my feet into my flip-flops. This is all her fault.
She would be feeling fly, she got what she wanted, right?
Well, it's her time to shine, she should shine on but by the time I resume after two weeks, I'll make sure she regrets all the pain and humiliation she caused me. Foolish girl.
I bent the bathroom doorknob, but a knock came on the door, interrupting me.
“Who's it?” I rolled my eyes.
“It's me, Jin” I heard mum's voice and my eyes popped up in surprise.
She hasn't left for work yet.
Oh my gosh!
What do I tell her?
“Will you come open the door already?”
I placed a hand on my forehead, thinking of an excuse.
“Jin!” She yelled.
“I'm coming, mum” I adjusted my nightdress and left where I was standing to open the door.
“You're not dressed yet?” Mum asked, astonishingly, immediately I opened the door for her.
“I'm not feeling well, mum” I itched my forehead.
“Really?”
She checked my temperature with her hand and held my wrist, leading me towards my bed.
“What's wrong?” She sat me down.
“Is it a fever?” She asked worriedly, pressing her palm to my forehead.
“I just feel weak,” I groused, feigning a tired look.
She heaved a sigh.
“Go take your bath and come have breakfast, so you can take some pills” She instructed, and I just nodded with a smile.
“But why haven't you left for work?” I asked her, parking my hair up.
“Didn't I tell you about my leave?”
But I just stare at her- what leave?
“So forgetful” She rolled her eyes as she shakes her head.
“I'm on leave now” She announced, and I felt my heart ran out of my chest immediately.
I gulped nervously as I wiped the sweats that formed in my forehead.
“Are you okay?” She asked with concerned plastered on her face.
“Huh?”
“I'm fine. But you're on leave… How many hours leave? No, I meant how many days leave?” I gibbered.
“What's the problem, Jin?”
“You're not sounding good”
“Nothing mum”
“Remember I'm not feeling well” I reminded.
“But why aren't you cool with my leave?” She queried and I smiled.
“Why won't I be cool with it, Umma?" I scratched my nape.
“I mean, we've been looking up to it for long, isn't it?” “So tell me, why won't I be cool with it?” I grinned and she smiled.
“How many weeks is it?” I asked her again.
“It's a month leave” She replied, and my heart trembled on hearing that. This won't be good.
I wasn't really bothered about the suspension before because I knew my mum won't even notice a thing. She resumes work very early in the morning and returns so late at night.
But now…
What do I do?
“Hurry and take your bath, dear” Her voice jolted me out of my thought and I nodded curtly.
She stood up, and I watched her back till she walked out.
How do I tell her I am suspended for two weeks simply because I wrote a letter to a guy, and I was caught? And which I'm very much aware it's against the school rule.
Darn it!
She will definitely feel bad once she heard it.
She's striving so hard so she can cater for my needs.
I don't have a Dad, we lost him since I was little and ever since, my mum does all the responsibilities.
I'm so proud of her, and I've vowed never to disappoint her.
But now…
I let out a rueful sigh before burying my face in my palms.
“Think, Jin, think” I mumbled.
Jordan POV
“Hope you slept well?” She smiled lovingly at me, dishing out my meal.
I only gave a perfunctory nod in response.
I picked my cutlery after she was done and started eating slowly.
Her image popped up in my food and a wide smile ran across my lips. Why is she so pretty?
“And what's he smiling about?” Dad's voice interrupted, and her image disappeared instantly.
“Good morning, Dad,” I greeted, carrying the glass of water.
“Morning son”
“It's pretty obvious your night was pleasant” Dad teases as he took his seat op posite mine.
“It's boldly written all over your face,” He added as he picked a fork, still smiling.
I just chuckled softly.
“I hope you like the school?” Dad asked while eating.
“The school is nice, Dad,” I replied happily.
He nodded with a smile, not looking up from his food.
“Have you made friends already?” She chipped in.
And what's her business?
I just continued eating my food like I'm not the one she was talking to, without sparing her a look.
“She's asking you a question, Jordan,” Dad spoke up.
“And I chose not to answer her,” I snarled.
“That's rude, Jordan”
“She's your mum” Dad said calmly.
“Stop it, Dad!” I went wild, banging my hand on the table. “She's not my mum, and she can never be,” I sprang on my feet.
“She killed my mum, so she could have you for herself!” I clenched my teeth, pointing a finger at her. She gasped. “Tell me, how can I address someone like that as my mum,” I queried furiously.
“What nonsense are you gibbering, Jordan?” Dad shouted.
“I'm out of here” I carried my backpack from the table and stomped out angrily.
“Jordan” He called behind me, but I didn't answer him as I kept walking till I was away from their sight.
Mr. Jung POV (Kwa young's Dad)
“How many minutes more left?” I asked my driver, not taking my eyes away from the laptop.
“Thirty minutes, sir,” He replied. I glanced at my wristwatch and grunts.
We were stuck in traffic, and I was having a conference meeting in the next Thirty minutes. Jeez!
I kept working non-stop on my laptop, hoping we get out of here soon.
Shortly, I looked up from the laptop and glanced outside.
“Uh mm,” It felt like the car was not moving again.
I averted my eyes back to the laptop, but my eyes had caught something outside, so I quickly looked out the window again.
I blinked my eyes for a while, to ensure I was not dreaming now.
Furthermore, I watched as she kept the paper bag she was carrying inside the car boot before locking it.
“Gosh!”
I left the laptop on the seat and quickly opened the door.
I easily crossed to the other side of the road, since there was traffic.
I gleefully ran towards where the car was, the car was about to take off already.
“Please stop!” I shouted as I ran close, hitting the car at the back.
She stepped on the car brakes, and I was glad.
I scuttled to the front of the car and I impatiently watched as she winded down.
She removed her sunshade and her eyes widened immediately she saw me.
She was taken aback. "Jung?"
Water formed in my eyes- I was right!.
I can never mistake anybody for her.
We both stared at each other, she's still shocked. "Chun cha" I called as the water dripped from my eyes.
Without notice, she winded up and sped off.
"Chun cha" I screamed, running after the car, but she's not stopping.
No!
I stopped running and crossed to where my car was.
Thank God, there was no traffic again.
“Drive,” I shouted immediately, I hopped into my car. Forgive me, Chun cha.
More tears keep dripping from my eyes.