Whispers of the heart

Elara Point of View As I woke up. I decided to stay in bed. I feel like I'm having a fever. The past years until now, my heart is still in pain. I can't sleep properly. My doctor recommends a high dosage of medicine to make me feel better. I decided to live alone here in Seoul. Because my mom already forgot me as her daughter after I graduated as a law student. She decided to have a new family... She just calls me if she needs money... While I'm in the middle of my thoughts, my phone rings. "Ring Ring"... I checked the screen. It's my best friend, Belle. "Oh! Bessy! What happened?" I asked out of my curiosity. I know she's up for something. "Our boss is looking for you! We have new cases... Guess what?" she replied. I sit up on the bed and continue our conversation. "New cases... What is the tea? Spill it out!." I said. "It's about Kairos Lee! The ultimate playboy here in Korea. One of his girls sues him for harassing and selling drugs. Rich people waste their time on nonsensical things. hays. So girl, would you accept this case?" she explained. I decided to check my laptop and open the email from the law firm office and answered her statement, "Hmmm.. our boss already sent me a proposal regarding this case.. Let me think about it in the meantime, bestie.. This is a serious issue.. I'm not feeling well right now. I will call you late! Okay!" I can sensej her worry. So I just get up from bed and head to the kitchen... to get some water in the fridge... As our conversation continues. She answered worriedly, "Okay, bestie, get well soon; see you tomorrow! Just call me or send me a message if you need me and think about the case, okay, jalja!" As I finished the water in my cup, I just replied nicely, "Nae (yes)!!! Gamsahamnida (Thanks)..I will call you later, bestie." Then I hung up the call. And put my phone on the dine-in table and prepared something for breakfast. I used to eat rice and boiled eggs and a cup of low-acid coffee... As I start to get the eggs from the fridge. I put them on the dine-in table and get the mini pot in the cabinet. Then I put some water and put the two eggs inside, and I start to turn on the stove and place the mini pot. While I'm waiting for the eggs to boil. I wash the rice pot and put the 2 cups of rice mill. After I wash the rice mill. I put the rice pot inside the cooker and waited. But since I'm already hungry, I start to make some coffee. then as I start to sip the coffee from my cup... Someone pushes the bell button on my door. I start to feel nervous. I get my baseball bat to use for my protection. I turn off the stove and the rice cooker as well. Then I head to the door. I slowly open the front door. To my surprise, it's Kairos! .. "Kairos? What are you doing here? And how did you know my address?" I asked with a shock and disbelief in my eyes. But it's really obvious that this man knows everything about his target... "Well, Miss Elara, I want you to be my lawyer. I will pay you triple your salary. Just do everything to make me innocent. Understand?" he stated with a serious tone. I give him a nonchalance face. Then I replied, "If you want me to be your lawyer, Mr. Lee, you need to be honest about your statements. I hate liars. The truth is very important to my field. And also I need proof that your innocent. It's not all about money. I hope you get my point, Mr. Lee." I start to observe his facial expression. I can sense his fear. Then, after a moment of silence, he answered, "Oh, I see. You're a brave one, don't you? If you don't help me, I will make sure that your life will be a mess!" As he says those words... I can feel my body trembling. He is a powerful man. He can use it for mistreating people. Especially me.. Before I continued my words, he put his calling card in my hand and exited my unit... I feel there's a knife stab in my chest. I just wanted to live peacefully. But why do rich fu***king people want to make my life miserable? .. I started to feel dizzy. So I closed the main door and headed to the kitchen. I get the mini-rice bowl and peel the egg. and get some rice in the rice cooker and put in my rice bowl. I started to eat and sit. I grabbed my phone and scrolled. I scan the gallery. There are many pictures of me and my older brother. But sad to say, I don't know where he is right now. Let me tell you about what happened 16 years ago. Flashback It's our father's 40th birthday. Last December 2010, Dad prepared a simple birthday celebration for his birthday and made a reservation for 4. Even though it's just a simple dinner, it is very memorable to us. after a simple dinner. My older brother Lucas called my name "Bunbu! Come here..I will show you something!" he said with a smile in his face. I went down from the top of Yatch. By the way, it's a private yatch. When he called me, I was sitting in the private restroom inside. While he is near the baracade of the ship. It's a big yacht. "I'm coming, oppa! (brother).. What is it?" I said while joining him in watching the perfect blue ocean. "Always remember Bunbu! My princess. The blue sky represents my love for you as a brother. Okay, no matter what happens, I will love you and protect you." He replied and hugged me tightly. Before I spill out my words. The yacht explodes... My world suddenly stopped. I don't know what will happen in the next 24 hours. Because I found myself in a hospital bed. When I woke up, I saw bruises in my body. My parents are beside me with a worried face. My dad speaks up with tears, "Iha.. Your oppa is missing.. But we were doing our best." I can't move my body because of the news, but my tears flow from my eyes. "Aniyo!!! . Appa! Eomma! Please find him!" I shouted. But the nurses rush to my room and give me a sleeping injection to make me calm. My parents just hug me. My mother gives me words of assurance: "Lyra, we promise to look for your oppa. Okay, but for now, please rest and take care of yourself. We are here for you, baby." I just nodded and slept again. After the incident, our family became miserable. My parents always argue. I start to distance myself from them. I stay in my room for 5 hours. When I'm hungry, that's the only time I come out of my personal space. After several months ..Dad talk to me ..He knock on my room."Bubun? ..Can we talk ?.. Can Appa hug my princess before i leave?" those words melt my cold heart..So I get up from my bed and open the door...As he enter my room. He hug me tight. I hug him back but my tears can't hold back any more. "Appa (dad).. Where are you going ?..Please don't leave me.." I said (A?N: please play the song The best luck of exo chen while reading) .....He look at me and lead me to the edge of the bed ..Before he speak up again...."bunbun.. I need to talk to my friend Jason ..About business And i will ask him for help to find your older brother ..I will be back after a week okay ..Please take care of your self and be good to your mom understand? wait for me ..." after his words he left my room and gather his things.. Before he completely leaves our house. Every day we always wait for dad. But he never came back-not until one day. Tragic news came to us. The head police officer, Mr. Juho Park. Talk to my mom. Good evening, Mrs. Oh. Your husband's ashes will be put in the vase and turned over to you this evening. Our deepest condolences to you, ma'am. "After his words of sympathy and sorrow, my mom started to act like a crazy woman. She just shouted and threw all the things that she could see in our house. This is your fault!!!!!!! You're a bad luck! she said and pushed me. "I feel like the world is burning. The pain is unbearable. So I decided to leave our house. After that, I never returned to our house. End of flashback. Authors Note: :In the next POV, her best friend Belle Jung will tell you what happened next." After I eat my breakfast, I go back to the bedroom, take my medicine, and lay down again. By the way, if you are wondering what happened to me in the past years, I stayed at my best friend's house until I finished college and decided to be a part-time cashier in the convenience store. When I became a lawyer, my mother asked for money, using her mother's title to gaslight me. Even though I know her well, I can't stop taking care of and respecting her. She is still my mother, no matter what. So guys, I will take a nap for now. After taking a nap, I hear my doorbell ring. So I get up from bed and proceed to the main door. As I check the screen, I see a handsome and charming face. Omo! my first love! Belle's half brother. He is the only son in the family. So back to reality. When I open the door, he greets me with a wide, cheerful smile. Hi, pop cake! Why didn't you tell me that you're not feeling well? He said while crossing his arms. I just give him a cold smile. I'm just controlling my emotions. ahahaaahaha "Why are you so worried? I'm fine, pop cake! It's just fatigue. Wow, you bought something for me? I replied and stared at his hand carrying a box of donuts. He smiled again and replied, "Of course for my one and only pop cake. Can you let me in first? "I realized that we were still at the front space of the door. So I grab his hand and close the door. I help him to prepare the donuts to be transferred on a plate. Before I speak. "Thanks, Pop cake. For being there always and loving me even though we don't have any labels or any romantic relationships. I will be forever thankful to you, to your sister and Uncle." I look at him and give him the plate with the donut. He stared at me for a while and got the plate with the donut before h spoke. "Your always welcome, Pop cake . Just promise me you will not overwork yourself, okay? And one more thing. Don't keep secrets from me when it's related to your health, okay? "Before I spoke, he squeezed my hand. I grabbed it back and smacked his shoulder slightly and chuckled. "Yes, sir! and stop staring like that. Haha, it makes me feel weird," I state, but he just smiles and hugs me. Then he whispered, "Why? Do I make you feel flustered? Just relax, and we are just friends, right? Pop cake? Unless you start to fall for me? "Those words of him hit me like a wind. He's right, I like him more than a best friend. I just need to keep this feelings of mine..