Before handing the book to Mina, Kian unnoticeably put a tiny tracker inside the hardbound back cover.
Kian used this book not to spy her but to protect her from danger. In The Reed Bookshop, at Liang St., at Gangsil, in the abandoned building and just now in The City Square."You're surprised, aren't you?" Mina leaned forward to examine her tutor's reaction."Let's use that." Kian said calmly, as if there's nothing in the back cover. Her proud smile faded. "Good job, Mina.. You should have said that. Is giving compliments hard for you to do, teacher?" Kian took his seat and snatched the book from Mina's hand. "I'm not good in complimenting people. But I always make sure to make up for it."A sudden change on her face, it's glowing again. "So, to make up for not complimenting me for always bringing that book, give me a reward."She leaned more to give her tutor a very intent look, her eyesKian glared at her in disbelief. "That book.""Ah-- y..yeah.." A fake laughter from Mina.She wanted to slap her face for that foolishness. And because her tutor's strong presence beside her was making her feel so nervous, she put down the book and locked her phone."Teacher.. what you're thinking is not right, okay?""Why? What am I thinking then?" Kian didn't take his eyes off her.Mina tried hard to look calm but her eyes could not lie, they're avoiding her tutor's. "That.. I was trying to take a photo of you?""That came from you." Kian responded."Because you asked me!"Mina's raised voice startled those students who were near their table, eyes threw glances at them.Kian gave her a warning stare. Mina lowered her head and apologized to her tutor.Kian leaned his head a bit and whispered. "TMI. I have keen eyes. I may not be looking at you but I know w
For the first time in my life, I felt like someone could finally hear me. That song spoke my unsaid feelings. It was a warm embrace in my cold heart. And that person became my comfort in life, my wife."Dan looked at her. Mina could see her mom's teary eyes. Their mom smiled at their dad. He waved at her.The crowd got deeply moved."That's so sweet!""He's very romantic!""What a beautiful story.""That's heart warming."Mina could hear voices at her back. JP looked at her and whispered. "That's our dad! Cool, isn't he?"Their dad continued talking to the audience."We all go through empty nights and days in our lives when we think that no one's there for us. We all get depressed when we see busy streets and feel like we're left behind because we don't know what to do in our life.But, I'm telling you as someone who has already gone through those rough times, there is always someone who can
Fear, worry, nervousness. They were rushing in. She couldn't go near the almost crushed cars, she's frightened.She rang her dad's number this time. It's ringing. She felt relieved. But he's not picking up the call.She gulped. The ambulance came. The siren was making her feel uneasy.When the police started to make the people distance from where the accident was, Mina could clearly see the two smashed cars from where she was standing.She abandoned her fear and made slow steps forward. Her body froze when her eyes spotted a familiar thing.Her trembling hands rang her mom's number. Her eyes were locked inside the car. The other line was ringing. But her world crumbled when the phone started to blink inside the taxi.Mina felt a tight squeeze around her heart. It's so heavy. Everything around her turned dark.She was still holding her phone, the other line kept ringing. Her eyes, that were only s
The bell rang.'Finally, class was over!' Mina could breathe now.
'Did my wish just come true? That fast?' Mina could not believe her eyes."Mr. Park?" Ms. Kim suddenly showed up.
Mina could not help but praise her instinct for making her follow and observe the guy.As the bus moved slowly, she kept looking at them until
'Am I dreaming?' Mina's eyes got locked at her tutor's."Make sure you bring an umbrella next time. They say it will often rain in spring this
TARGET #1Name: Mina YooAge: 15Home Address: #27 Road 2, Yilsan ResidencesSchool: HANN Exclusive Girls High School- She lives with her grandfather, Alex Yoo (Chairman of ALXY Group)- Her brother, JP, currently lives and studies in New York- Her class starts from 9 AM to 4 PM- She commutes every day- She seldom goes out on weekendsKian stopped reading Mina's personal information and threw the folder on the table. His anger and frustration instantly flared and built up in him.'This monster will destroy you.' Kian clenched his jaw.He got The Flowery Road and opened the book on page 67. A blueprint was inside it. He took it out and carefully laid it on the table.It was a blueprint of a mansion in the isolated town of Sunwan. A three-hour drive from Hannan.He seriously studied the blueprint, from the main entry points to the secret underground passage leading to