Chun cha POV(Audrey's mum)
I hummed to one of Audrey's favorite song as I sauntered out of the grocery store, with a paper bag in my hand. I'm feeling so much alive today, still wondering why, though.
Furthermore, I unlocked my car boot and dropped the bag inside before hopping into the car. I fastened my seat belt and ignited the engine.
Suddenly, “Please stop!” Someone shouted, hitting my car at the back.
“What?”
Who could it be?
I tried looking the person from the side mirror but couldn't see clearly, so I quickly stepped on the brakes.
I winded down at the same time the person rushed to my side.
My eyes dilated in surprise, immediately I recognized the face. I removed my sunshade, perhaps it's starting to deceive me.
My eyes widened the more.
It was him!
It was really him!
“Jung?” I called unsure, and I watched as water gathered in his eyes. We both stared at each other, still not revived from the shock.
"Chun cha" His voice cracked as tears gushed out from his eyes.
My throat burnt in pain as water threatened to fall from my eyes.
No! Jung is dead to me.
I winded up and sped up into the road before the tears would drop.
“You won't cry, Chun cha” I wept.
“You won't cry because of him”
“He doesn't be worth your tears”
“He's a monster”
“He shattered you Chun cha, so please stop crying” I reminded and consoled myself, but I couldn't just control the tears, so I just parked the car, so I could cry my eyes out.
I'd thought we won't meet ever again, but he showed up out of the blue. Why did I have to meet him again? Why?
I wept profusely, my head rested on the steering. Suddenly, a soft knock came on the window screen.
I jerked up and looked out to see him standing very close, his lips were making movement, like he was talking; his eyes were pleading seriously.
I fumed and came out of the car.
“What's your problem?” I fired.
He made to take walk closer.
“Don't even try it!” I shouted, lividly.
“Don't try to come closer, Jung”
“I'm sorry, Chun cha” He pleaded with tears rolling down his cheeks. “I was being foolish, and I didn't…”
"Just stop it now, Jung” I cut him short, raising a hand to his face.
“To me, you're dead” I clenched my teeth.
“Don't ever come near me again,” I warned in a stern voice and turned to open the car.
“Chun cha, please..”
“How's my daughter?” He asked calmly, and I felt a bang in my head. I slowly turned to him.
"What did you just say?” My eyes dimmed.
He sighed deeply. “I know I have wronged you, Chun cha, but I just want to know how my daughter…”
“My daughter is fatherless, Jung,” I told him and his eyes dilated in surprise as his mouth went agape. “She believes her father is dead”
I went into my car, and before I could shut the door, he already held it tight.
“Forgive me, Chun cha” He begged, going on his knees. “For our daughter's sake,” He added, with a sympathetic look. “Just go away, Jung” I said calmly, but he didn't budge.
“I'm ready to do anything to earn your forgiveness” He sobbed like a kid, but I didn't feel any pity.
Without seeing, it was coming, I pushed him away and shut my door at once. I started the engine and drove away, tears not leaving my eyes.
Audrey POV
I alighted from the cab after paying the driver. I adjusted my backpack and crossed to my house, as soon as I stood at the gate, I knocked softly on it but a car honk behind me, causing me to turn around.
It was a red sport car, and it's parked very close to where I was standing. Huh?
Whose car is it?
After a while, I watched as someone came down from the back seat, wearing the same uniform as me.
I could tell he's a guy, but why isn't he turning around? Oh, no!
Don't tell me its Duffer? My heart tightened at the thought of it. It can't definitely be Duffer,, and what could he have come for?
He doesn't even know my house,, so what am I even thinking? The person finally turned around, and I felt rage built up in my whole body system instantly.
He counted his steps closer, and my fist tightened. “Hi, Audrey,” He greeted, jovially.
“What are you doing here?” That was the only question I could ask him, I ground my teeth, shooting him daggers with my eyes.
He just smiled. “Come on, Audrey”
“I've wanted to have a word with you since yesterday, but you see, I don't like mingling with someone in public and that was why I trailed behind you till you got here” He explained, beaming with smiles and believe me, I felt like ruining his face now.
“How could you follow a stranger to her house?” I shot at him fiercely.
He furrowed his brows. “But you're not a stranger to me, Audrey, we're classmates and…”
“Just shut up,” I cut in rudely.
“First, you've no right to call my name when I didn't give you the permission to,” I started, and he scoffed. “Why are you being difficult…”
“Second, you don't talk when I am talking” I chipped in, trying my possible best to suppress my anger. He arched his brows, watching me.
“The next time you stalk me,” I began, looking directly into his eyes. “I'll make sure your Dad feels sorry for you, I promise,” I threatened, and he suddenly looks furious.
“Don't drag my Dad into this, I won't tolerate it,” He warned.
I shot him one more dangerous look before turning to the gate, and thank God it's been opened by the gatekeeper, he was also watching the scene. “Hi” I greeted simply and walked past him. How dare he follow me to my house? Huh!
I groaned.
'You're becoming soft-hearted, Audrey' My subconscious mind whispered, and I almost agree with her.
Yeah. I would have thrown him a hard punch.
What a mood spoiler!
I hissed loudly before stepping into the living room. “I'm home, Mum” I announced, but I couldn't hear her say anything. Huh?
I thought she said she was going out today.
Has she gone out? I thought, climbing the stairs to my room.
Getting to the hallway, I heard soft sobs, coming from her room. I quickly ran towards her room and barged in.
She was sitting on her bed, crying profusely.
My heart sank. I tossed my backpack on the floor and rushed to her on the bed.
“What happened, mum? I asked her anxiously.
I knelt down in front of her on the bed, wiping her tears with my thumb. “Talk to me, mum”
“Do you want me to start crying too?" My voice breaks.
She quickly shook her head and swallowed hard. “ I saw him today, Audrey” She whimpered, and I creased brows.
“What do you see, mum?” I asked, confused; she held my hand tightly, weeping really hard.
“Your... Father” She sobbed.
I couldn't process what I just heard at first,, but immediately I did, I felt my heart trembled.
“What?” I murmured.