I woke up before my alarm. I looked at my phone, one new message from Kang Sujin.
She’ll meet with you. Check your messages, I'm sending you her contact info, be careful Ireum.
Below was a string of numbers. My heart started racing.
I'm Jiyeon had agreed.
I sat up carefully, trying not to wake Dongpyo in the bunk below me. The dorm was still dark, everyone else was still asleep.
I grabbed my hoodie and slipped into the hallway, padding quietly towards the emergency exit stairwell, where I knew there were no cameras.
I took a deep breath and dialed the number. It rang twice.
“Seo Ireum.”
Her voice was professional and she didn't waste time on pleasantries.
“Yes, Ms. Im,” I said quietly. “Thank you for agreeing to speak with me.”
“I haven't agreed to anything except this phone call
