Once Upon A Spring

CHAPTER 11

*Yoo Jeong's POV*

After many weeks of living with us, Jong Hyun and his parents finally decided to leave.

I also decided to be with them since they will go to Yaksan Memorial Park to attend the memorial of the family's youngest member before they transfer house, which is still very near to our university.

''Yoo Jeong, thank you. Well, your Aunt agreed for us to stay for how many weeks to find a new house and buy the things we need there. If not because of you, we may travel far because our relatives live far away,'' he explained.

''It's just nothing. If we need each other, we are really here for each other anytime,'' I replied.

After leaving Yaksan, they decided to go to their new house using the mini truck they had rented.

I decided to go to Aunt's house alone since the memorial park is just near her house. I can just walk alone.

When I entered Aunt's home, they invited me to their early lunch since they all helped pack things for Jong Hyun's family.

"Did they leave very safe?" Ahjumma asked.

"It's okay," I replied calmly.

''Good. We also need to move house to start again,'' ahjumma continued.

''You are not being kicked out of here. You are always welcome here,'' Aunt said.

''You know, it's also embarrassing that we're still here with you. I also want to find a new house already. It's just too close to the school, so my daughter won't have to walk too long,'' explained ahjumma.

''Is that so? I suggest you move those close to us so that you can run away to us if there is a problem.''

''It's embarrassing. All of us do not run out of personal or family problems. I also don't want to add to your problem. Then Seong and I are just two. There will be only small problems, and we can solve them,'' added ahjumma.

Anyway, it's true. If we have problems, it's just related to school and personal matters.

After we ate, we immediately packed and carried our things. Fortunately, we also found a place to move.

We are here in our new house.

I laid out the rest of our belongings so that ahjumma wouldn't move too much.

Then I just bought our snacks and dinner at the convenience store. Fortunately, there are many stores and shops nearby.

It will be a night when we finish fixing the house and our things inside.

Actually, it's smaller than our old house and the other things that can't fit and were piled up in one room. The laundry and kitchen are outside, and we're just going to cook through charcoal and woods.

Unfortunately, we did not save the other things, such as the stove, from the fire, so we had no choice but to use the alternative things to survive.

After we had dinner, I went out first to freshen up.

I have school tomorrow, and I finished my assignments at Aunt's house before we moved.

There's only one thing on my mind right now ...

How’s Jong Hyun?

This is my first wake-up in this house. Unexpectedly, it is colder and quieter here. If gossip is rampant in our former neighborhood here, you can hear the shouts of the sellers because it looks like we're just in the vicinity of the wet look-a-like market.

We are now at Sangin-dong 2 near Wolbae station in my time.

I immediately prepared and asked for an allowance from ahjumma. There isn't much time to cook for breakfast, and I might even be late for class.

As I walk, you will see the teamwork of the People here, more especially with the opening of their stores during these times.

This is the life of those in the literal countryside. The air is peaceful and fresh. There is not too much pollution and noise.

It's nice to live here.

"How was your first stay?" one of the vendors shouted.

"It's okay," I replied with a smile. People here are also friendly.

I am here again at Hwang Hoo International University.

When I entered the classroom, many greeted me and asked me. They thought I was one of the victims of the explosion the other day.

I also told them not to worry because we moved things and houses before the tragedy happened.

They also greeted Jong Hyun and asked me if he was okay.

They say they ask me because they often see that we are very close.

I said I could not say where he is now and how he feels now. Even I also don't know what he really feels.

Even as he smiled, I knew something was still bothering his mind.

I left the classroom again because we don't have a professor yet.

I gasped because of the heat of their questions inside.

I saw Chang Hyun approaching where I am now. He gave me a look but emotionless face and went straight to the classroom. I remember we were block mates in the 'Principles of Economics subject.

What's his problem now?

When our professor was approaching, I suddenly entered the room to announce that our professor was there.

I also see Chang Hyun just reading a book on his table. He looks serious.

While staring at him from my table, I couldn’t help but think.

Did they break up with Hyeon Sil?

Did he fail in his academics?

Are they okay with his family?

I can't help but think of random things because I care about him. He is my biological father.

Wait. When else did I have to care for him?

Annoying.

I was shocked when the professor suddenly called me, '' Yoo Jeong! ''

''Yes?'' I said and stood up immediately ago.

‘’You’ve been staring at your side for a long time. What does the PPF of a Nation show?'' He asked.

I'm very familiar with the question, and I know the answer, ''The PPF of a Nation shows how much production takes place with the existing resources.''

Somehow, we learned it too.

''WOAH!'' My classmates shouted.

''Excellent, Ms. Seong! But it is better if you will focus on our discussion. It's not the one you're staring at anywhere,'' the professor stammered.

I immediately looked at Chang Hyun. I saw him smile and bow his head a little.

That's when I thought that when my father saw me like this, was he proud of me?

Even though my father is still a young adult here, I can feel that he is so proud of me.

I did not appreciate his proudness when I was still on my time…

Those moments…

''ALRIGHT, MY DAUGHTER! You can do that!'' my father cheered.

''Kick him to his right upper body!'' he instructed. He even beat my coach in instructing.

What can I expect from a former Taekwondo athlete?

I also did what he told me to do.

''Then push her. If you feel tight, do the out-in kick for a headshot!'' He shouted.

Doesn't he think that when he shouts, my opponent will have an idea? I immediately did what he told me.

SHOOT!

''My daughter! How many times that I will tell you, you're so good! I'm so proud of you.''

As I remembered this scenario, I could clearly see the size of his eyes and the extra wide smile.

But that wasn’t a big deal to me in those times, and I just ignored him.

''Really? Did you see Chang Hyun serious and Chang Hyun smiling?'' Jong Hyun asked.

Even with what was happening to him right now, he was still able to joke.

"You've seen his dual side that I hide the most," he joked.

''When is he becoming serious?'' I asked.

''Yiiee, lucky you! Are you curious?'' He asked jokingly.

''i***t. I'll never like it him.''

If you only knew what a true relationship we have, Jong Hyun. Let's see if you don't cringe.

''That's serious when it comes to family. I'll ask you. Why is he smiling?''

''Because I answered the professor's question without paying any attention. Maybe that is the reason.''

''I think so. Maybe he's proud because his friend answered the answer. If he does that to women, they are dead. Chang Hyun's smile is a big cause of their death,'' Jong Hyun explained with a smirk.

We also had a long conversation. We talked about their new move and new life. I also asked about Ye Ri's reaction, and Jong Hyun said they were still fine and Ye Ri would help them with her savings.

Maybe they were lucky with each other.

I’m also happy that he was able to adjust somehow.

After that, we went to the canteen to eat lunch. While looking for a table, we saw Chang Hyun tapping the table and shaking his foot.

His food has still not been eaten.

It looks like he's been here before for a long time. Who is he waiting for?

Why does he seem so restless?

I also noticed that Jong Hyun approached him and asked, "Bro, do we have a problem?"

I also came immediately because I was curious and hoped we could eat together with him.

''Jong Hyun, this is all about Hyeon Sil. Since ast night, I was still not feeling wellt,'' Chang Hyun replied.

''Have you been to her house yet?'' I asked.

''No. I can’t contact her since yesterday. She also did not go to school. I can't be bothered anymore. What if something bad happened to her?''

I hope ahe does not.

But if so, that will be a big problem.

''Why don't we go to Hyeon Sil's house? Maybe there’s just a problem?'' Jong Hyun suggested.

He put his two hands to his face. We can't see what expression he has on his face now.

I'm also distraught. I hope nothing wrong happened to her and she was just at home.

''I don’t want to feel bothered. I want to go to her house today.''

He immediately stood up from his seat. Jong Hyun followed and just immediately left the table.

''Wait. You are doing cutting classes,'' I raised my voice accidentally, and the other students looked at me.

I immediately got up and left the food on the table because of embarrassment. I immediately followed them.

But we actually did not eat the food. I want to cry because we wasted delicious food.

We are here in the big house but ongoing construction house of Cha Hyeon Sil. You will see the unfinished sides of the house. It looks like it is a construction of a terrace, storage room, and cottage.

The gate was open, So we got in right away.

Hyeon Sil's parents suddenly came out.

They are my grandparents on mother side...

We immediately asked how do they also not know. She has been missing for two days.

They also reported her sudden disappearance to a nearby office. Even now, the police do not know her whereabouts.

Here we are very worried.

Suddenly there was a delivery man who gave the box. The sender did not identify themselves, but it looks like it is for Hyeon Sil’s family.

We immediately opened it and saw the photo of the three of us in the field.

I remember this. This is the day they pretend not to be in a relationship. The other photo is of her alone.

We immediately found out that man was the culprit.

Hyeon Sil's obsessed stalker.

She was kidn*pped.