Housemates

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 | Back For Good?

Chapter dedicated to parkchanyeolliie. As I've promised. :)

     I stepped out of the plane together with the people who stayed with me in New York. It feels so good to be back but I'm still afraid. It's been years and I don't know what to do.
All I could do is to sigh. I look so problematic.

     Uncle Vince volunteered to carry my bags but I could handle it so I declined.

     The maids also said their farewells since their families are already here to fetch them. Sometimes, I just feel so selfish since I took them with me in New York and they had to miss their family members.

     I happily waved at them and I looked at Uncle Vince. "Aren't you going to see your family members Uncle Vince?" I asked.

     "I'll be seeing them later miss but right now, I have to drive you to the mansion." He smiled. I'm so glad that I have Uncle Vince with me.

     "Aigoo uncle. Why later when you can see them now?" I asked. "What do you mean, miss?" He confusedly asked. Note, he never gets tired of calling me 'miss' and doing all the formalities.

     "Just go uncle. Don't worry. I'll just call mom to fetch me." I said. "B-but Miss..." He was going to say something but I cut him off.

     "It's okay Uncle. You haven't seen them for years because of your job which involves me. I feel guilty. It's a way I could repay you with your kindness and company when we were in New York." I told him and smiled.

     "This kid. Alright alright. But you should call your Mom now." He said and ruffled my hair. Finally, no formalities. "Yes Sir!" I saluted and we just chuckled.

     Uncle Vince left and I decided to call Mom. "Sulli-ah," I heard her sweet voice call my name. "I'm here mom." I cheerfully said.

     "Waaah. Wait there, I'll be fetching you." Mom excitedly said. I just shook my head and can't help but to chuckle. Really, mom.

     I carried my suitcase as I waited for Mom to go and fetch me. Since I was so bored, I decided to play with my phone.

     I suddenly remembered that I have to call someone in New York to inform her that I'm already here in Korea. She told me to call her once I arrive.

     A few rings then I heard Amber's voice on the line. "Hey. I'm already here in Korea." I informed.

     "That's great." I heard her say but something's wrong in her voice. "Amber, don't worry. I'll be visiting you guys when semestral break or vacation comes." I said and I do hope so that I could.

     "But we'll be waiting for months before you'll be here again." She groaned. This impatient girl, I shook my head.

     "Well at least I'll be hanging out with you guys when the time comes." I tried to cheer her up. "But that would be so long. I already miss you." She cutely said which made me laugh.

     "Isn't that a bit exaggerated?" I joked a little. "Sulli-ah, I'm being serious right now." She said but I could tell that this girl is just pretending to be angry.

     "Okay okay. I miss you too. So, so much and I'm kind of worried if how am I going to cope-up with this situation I'm in now that I'm back here. I'm afraid I would be a loner because you guys aren't here with me." I sadly told her.

     It was silent for a while when I heard her sigh and say some comforting words. "You have a nice personality Ssul, I doubt it if anyone would hate you. If someone bullies or hurts you, tell me and I'll book a flight right away to beat the hell out of him or her." She tells me.

     This girl, That's why I really really love her.

     "Oh really? I hope someone bullies me right now so that I'll be seeing you sooner or later." I said and that's when she laughed.

     I looked around to see if Mom's already here and there she was, meters away from me while waving her hand. I waved my hand too and told Amber that I would call her again if I have the time.

     "My oh my, you've grown so much." Mom said as she squeezed me in a hug. I chuckled and just hugged her back.

     Minutes later, we decided to let go of each other. We walked until we reached where the car was. The driver opened the back seat for us and drove all the way to our house.

     I wonder what the house looks like now.

     We finally arrived. The house still looks the same. We entered the big door and as expected, maids bowed and greeted us. I also bowed my head and smiled at them.

     Mom was so excited that she dragged me to the living room and asked me how I was when I was there. I just answered and told her some stories until she asked a certain question.

     "So where would you like to study?" She asked. That.. I don't know.

     "I still don't know Mom." I rubbed the back of my neck, embarassed that I came back here without plans.

     "Well, you do like arts so you could pass School of Performing Arts Seoul." She recommended. Hmmm, Familiar. "Oh. I heard about that school Mom." I said. Yeah, I clearly remember Amber talking about it.

     "Really?" She asked and I nodded. "Maybe that school would be nice." I told Mom.

     "It is nice. It's quite famous in our country since some idols graduated in there." Mom said. I raised my brow. Idols? Is Mom into K-POP? Don't get me wrong but I know that this country is also known because of it.

     "I never knew that you know some idols Mom." I chuckled. "How come I will not know about it? Your uncle owns an entertainment- SMEnt. to be exact. Have you forgotten about it?" She asked. Oh. I laughed, now I remember.

     I smiled sheepishly and mom just shook her head.

     "You must be tired upon travelling there from here. You should go to sleep and rest, dear." Mom finally said.

     "Okay mom." I said and stood up from our seat.

     "Your room's still the same. I just ordered the maids to clean it." She said. "Thanks." I hugged her for the last time then went into my room.