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MONIQUE
The class was over, I sat outside the convenience store to treat my wounds. I did'nt heard anything from Dino after.
I sighs, just thinking about it makes me Sad.
I was having a hard time applying the plaster to my elbow when someone took the plaster from my hand. He touched my elbow and he stick it.
It was the Cruel Prince.
The Bad boy.
My Love.
Dino.
I can’t believe I can see him right now right in front of me.
I thought he wants to end things now?
He sat down to the chair in front of me, Whilst his both hands is on his chest.
I continued to look at him.
"You might be wondering what I'm doing here?" He ask
I stare.
"I also don't know why I can't stay away from you even though I know I should."
I stare.
"Believe me, Monique. I tried. You know I like you so much. I haven't lost you in my mind since I saw you when I almost ran over you. I can't get you out of my mind every time I meet you somewhere. Even in my sleep, I still see you. " He sighs as if he's been defeated.
I stare.
"Please say something."
This time, I took a deep breath. I cried, Not because i am sad. I cried because my heart was beating so fast. It's beating that you can even hear it's beating.
"I told you it is too late to back out now." I told him.
"And that's why I wanted to ask you about that."
"About what?"
"Monique I think I should be the one to tell you that it is too late for you to back out now."
I looked at him I stood up. As I stood up, I looked up at the sky, Am I ready for this? Can I handle loving this Boy that is too much for someone like me?
The snowfall was heavy.
The air was cold.
But this time, My heart is warm.
I felt him standing behind me.
"Are you ready?" He ask me.
This time, I know my answer. It is now or never. I would lie to myself when I think I was not afraid of what might happen. Because this time I was terrified. I'm afraid the day will come when Dino will disappear from me. That I couldn't see his smiles, smirks and devilish grin anymore.
But my love is greater than any of my fears.
I looked at him, I placed my hands on his chest feeling his heartbeats fast, He looks at me the same way I look at him. My heart was beating along with his. Our breathes were calmer even if the air was cold.
This time I told him "Yes."
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It's been a month since I said Yes to Dino. And everything went okay. I am my very best when i'm with him. I loved myself if i am with him. He's bringing the very best of me. That's why i'm happy that I said Yes to him that day.
We prepared dinner for the Yoon's that night.
When we were done, and were about to return to the kitchen Chairman Yoon asked Mom.
"Mrs. Kim? when is Monique turning eighteen?" He asked while continuing with his meal. Not sparing Mom a glance.
I look at him, Studying his intentions. But I know, Whatever it is. It's not good. Because I noticed Vicenzo stiffened beside him and look directly at me.
"Next year, Chairman Yoon." Mom happily answered him.
Did she makes plan with Mr. Yoon for me to become a talent?
Oh God.
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I was doing my Homework in the Yoon family's kitchen while waiting for Mom when Vicenzo suddenly came in. I immediately noticed his sad face.
"Hey, You okay?" I ask him worriedly.
He nods and sighs.
"I need to tell you something."
"What is it?"
"Monique, Come with me. Let's go somewhere far far away from here."
This caught my attention. What is it this time? Why I feel so nervous suddenly. I can't even find a word to asked of Vic why. Instead, I just stood perfectly still in front of him.
He holds my hands, Looking desperately.
"We need to leave this place Monique."
"Why?"
"Your Mom signed a contract Last time while you were on shift at the coffee shop, your creditors found her. Dad found out, and he got an opportunity in the situation. He paid all your debts, Monique. In exchange for ... " He stopped midsentence, My body was freezing cold.
He bow his head.
"In exchange of what? To become his talent in Seoul?" I pressed him.
He shakes his head, And swallowed hard.
"You are going to...." He replied so softly that I could hardly hear him.
"What do you mean I am? Vic, please give me something. Some information. We're talking about me here." I asked him warily.
"Dad was going to marry you Next year when you turned Eighteen."
I feel Numb.
My head was going dizzy.
I think i'm going to faint.
How can Mom stoop this so low?
How can she do this to me?
Vic hugged me tight, And I don't have the strength to stop him.
"Let's get you away from here."
"What will happen to Mom if I leave?"
He bow his head again.
"Vic, what?"
"She's going to jail much worse if Dad gave her up for the Loan sharks."
So I did'nt have a choice either.
When did I have a choice when it came to this? What else do I expect.
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DINO
I was going to sleep when Mom came toy room. She smiled sadly.
"What is it again, Mom?"
She sighs and sits down in my bed.
"Son, Your Dad hired an investigator." She looks sad and guilty.
"For what?"
"For Monique." She answered right away.
This is going too far. Dad has become so unreasonable.
I was going to head in Dad's office when Mom stopped me.
"Dino please? He found out that his Mom was a hostess before in Jeju."
"What does it have to do with Monique? Mom, Monique is different from her Mother."
She opens and close her mouth to say something.
"Monique is with her... Doing jobs too." She said while her eyes closed
I body freezed.
No.
No one can even touch her.
It was Monique.
My lovey, sweet Monique.
She is the one I love.
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