In Between

Kring! Kring! kring!..... Woken up on the sound of alarm, striking the mild light of the rising sun over her window, she lazily composed in sitting position, stretching her arms to start her day. She slightly rub her eyes, letting yawns out from her mouth composed her self pinned onto this day. I woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring in my ear, and the gentle morning light streaming through my window. I lazily sat up, stretching my arms to start my day. Rubbing my eyes, I let out a yawn and composed myself for the day ahead. Hi! I'm Vivian, 19 years old... and obviously I am the main character here, so who's other? Well first my hobbies are study.... hmm?.. study.. and again study.... well study... and more often..... study!. And yeah that's me. Anyways, I'm 4th year college student, taking up BS Biology at Stone Hurst University. Yeah I know it is familiar because Aemie Romero is also study here before, (creadit to the owner) well to be said I'm a fan of Aemie Romero and Zeke Roswell as well. Anyway going back to me, I originally lived from Daegu, and just moved to Busan to pursue my studies. I live in a rented apartment, sharing a room with a roommate. That's all I'll share for now. If you want to know more about me, well then must be tuned in my story, thankyou. After getting ready, I headed out of my room, wearing my uniform, and made my way to the dining area for breakfast. As I approached the table, I greeted the landlady, who was preparing food for me. "Good morning, is it your first day of school?" she asked, and I smiled before responding. "Yes, Dada. Uhm... Dada can I pay my rent next week? I didn't get my allowance yet, and my salary from the restaurant is on the 15th." I said shyly, avoiding her gaze. Dada let out a sigh and replied, "How can I complain if I didn't know better?" Her words put a smile on my face, but it quickly vanished when she added, "But make sure it won't be late again. If it is, I'll have to take drastic measures, throw your stuff out." I nodded hastily, taking my breakfast to avoid any further conversation. *************** As she walked towards the street, she quickened her pace, realizing she couldn't afford to be late on her first day of class. However, the fact that she was literally running behind schedule was irritating her, and her day wasn't quit good today. After hurrying up the stairs and hearing the school bell, she finally reached her classroom and stepped inside. As she entered, she walked towards the vacant seats, trying to slip in unnoticed. As she scanned the room, she took in the new faces and diverse attitudes of her classmates, but overall, it was quite an enjoyable atmosphere. The gentle breeze from the fan caressed her skin, sending a pleasant shiver down her spine. This moment made her realize that she was stepping into a new stage of her life, embarking on a fresh journey. While some aspects were predictable, she hoped that this new chapter would bring some wonderful memories along the way. "Good morning, everyone," the professor uttered, standing in front of the class, prompting them to stand up and greet him back before taking their seats again. "I'm Professor Yan, and you can call me Mr. Yan. I hope this year will be filled with hard work and beautiful memories for both of us. Welcome students" He started, and afterwards, began the introduction of the lecture. Blahh...blahh...blahh...blahh.... ************* After surviving almost half of her classes, she settled down at a table in the cafeteria, sitting alone, which wasn't surprising given it was the first day. As she ate, she reviewed her notes, a habitual behavior showcasing her diligent approach to studying hard. She aimed to improve her skills, driven by her bright vision for the future, and she had promised her parents that she would do everything to set her future right. ************* As she headed inside the condo, she suddenly flashed a figure that made her scream in shock - it was Dada, who had apparently been indulging in a skincare routine, with a layer of white cream on her face that gave her a ghostly appearance. "Dada, you scared me to death!" she exclaimed, prompting Dada to throw glares at her as she realized the reason behind her startled reaction. "How dare you shout at me? I'm just waiting for you to head home. Do you know what time it is? You've surpassed my curfew time," Dada scolded her, as she hung her head down, taking it in stride, accustomed to it from her past experiences and the household rules. "Well, I'm sorry, my class finished late today," Vivian managed to defend herself, but Dada shushed her, not minding her excuses, and let out a sigh. "Eat your dinner, then head to your room and get some rest. Girls aren't supposed to be roaming around, especially at night." "But Dada, I'm not going out—" "Just go, just go," Dada interrupted, shooing her to go to her room after she ate. As you can see, Dada is strict, living by her traditional beliefs about the proper behavior of women, which made her come across like a formidable and intimidating figure, much like a stern landlady. After dinner, she finally lay in bed, turning her gaze to the ceiling as she became lost in thought, reflecting on the events that had unfolded throughout her day. The hell this day feels so exhausted Vivian.... **************** To be continued.....