"you know what to do right?" Her mother asked So-Jung who nodded her head as the stylish style her hairstyle, it was simple but professional, making her real famous personality just like her mother but the defense is that so-Jung made her popularity herself and her mother stole her father's.
"that's great" as she turns around, "make sure to be confident and don't dare to start crying on the mention of your filthy dad" she said looking at her daughter's beauty.
So-jung was wearing a white long skirt reaching her ankles, and a blue shirt tugged in, and blue heels, white pearl necklace, natural makeup and a white Gucci bag.
Hyun-ok was wearing a black skirt and marron shirt following her daughter dress code but whole different colors, Smokey eye makeup, marron lipstick, marron heels, black purse.
Then both sat into the car, as the driver drove to their destination, where they would be getting interviewed and whole world would be watching it.
the interview is for So-Jung because of her success none-stop in international contests, making her top famous student in south Korea.
"keep your phone on airplane mood so no one will disturb you" Hyun-ok demand as so-jung replied, "okay" she just said it but do not took her phone out which make hyun-ok look at her, "i think i just told you to do something, are you deaf?" .
"my phone is already on airplane mood, mother" she addressed her as respectful as much as she doesn't want to, she don't deserve respect did she?
later that night, when hyun-ok saw so-Jung into the door way of bathroom, she smiles looking at her beautiful daughter in the dress first time but the smile was evil.
The step-father of the girl smirked as he sign him to come and meet her mother, So-Jung gulps down as she walks to her mother , taking steps slower and smaller, everyone's eyes follows her noticing white shawl they all instantly look at the bathroom way from where Miho was coming out setting his collar and brushing his hair back.
they all gasp and then smirk as they again gaze at So-Jung reaching her mother, who was sort of glaring at her, "oh my, what a great dance you did" the teacher addresses as So-Jung bows her head a little to show that she is thankful they liked the wild dance.
her eyes caught Han smirking so as Yuna , her followers and then her eye caught Ha-Joon as she took steps closer to her and shouts, "were you having fun in the bathroom?" making So-Jung eyes going wide as she looks at her mother who rise her brow at the girl.
"what do you mean girl?" hyun-ok asked sternly as so-Jung stood by her right side as her step-father smirked looking at her standing away from him, one person.
"oh pardon ma'am, besides being a fan of such a great lady like you, I would like you to inform that" she smirked as she looks at her right side , gazing at So-Jung who was looking down at her, giving her the look of 'dare to say something bad' .
but she gave her back the look of, 'look what I will do' , she looked back innocently at Hyun-ok and sighs splattering, "you're daughter was in the bathroom with a guy, and worst her clothes are torn" she smirked as the whole crowd gasps.
But she was confused by the chill attitude of Hyun-ok, Her husband and her daughter, "if you don't believe me, you can look at her-"
"I think no one asked, young lady" She looks at the male who was saying, "you should focus on yourself, you need more care" then he smiles sweetly. but his voice was showing the venom.
"let's go Hyun-ok and So-Jung its pretty late" he grabbed his wife hand and walked out as they walk out the guards follows them , Ha-Joon stood there stunt at what happened just now, did they just mock her in front of whole sections?!
Just then whole hall just tch tch at her as she look back she saw Minho looking at her with disgusting look, which hurt her pride, causing her to flash out of the hall as her followers follow her out.
Hyun-ok didn't say anything to her just look at her back and saw a cut from where Han had cut the cloth but it had also hurts her, she asked the guard to first-aid her but So-immediately decline as she told that the guard is not a girl and worst he is not older than her much. and asked that can she do her aid herself.
however when she was sitting into her room, Haru enter inside smirking, "if you close the door, i will kill you" she said in her stern voice, warning him straight without even looking at him.
he chuckled as he leans his back onto the door as he smirked and starts to speak, "well, you owe me" he sighs, "two times huh? no i guess 3 times-"
"shut up, i don't owe you anything" she said in her cold voice still focusing on her work but her eyes were on him as well, "you did nothing"
"you are wrong darling, i saved you from that wench" he said in serious tone, "otherwise you would be getting beaten by your dear mother mhm" .
this time she looks at him and say, "get the hell out of my apartment" she said as he chuckled, "oh darling but today we, your mother and me, your father would be spending night here" he pauses, as he smirked,
"you will listen to pleasurable music since you are aware what we do every night" she felt disgust as she gets up and push him outside but instead he caught her hand and again he was taken aback when his arm got twisted and pinned to his back as she whispered, "stay in your limits jerk" as he pushes him outside locking her door she sits back onto the seat and writes like nothing happened.
however,
they arrived at the interview place as the interviewer greets them and told them about the questions she would be asking except one.
"so, welcome again, today we have most famous quests, and lets ask for their inrodcuion"
"good greeting, I am So-Jung Lee, daughter of Hyun-ok Lee and Jung-so Lee, I studies in Jasmil middle school, looking forward to ace this semester as well" she smiles.
the viewers gasped when they saw their smile, well whole school was watching the interview of course, "omg, she knows how to smile also, so pretty" . "ikr"
"good greeting, I am Hyun-ok mother of So-jung and businesswoman, i hope you guys already know me" she said cheekily making everyone scoff at the aygeo attitude off screen.
"now! lets start the question session as soon as we can because you see miss-hyun-ok got meetings to attend and our star got papers to attend , so Can you tell usabout your academic and artistic interests?"
"i have academic interests in English literature and art history, and i don't have any artistic interests"
"ohhhh okay, How do you manage the stress of being a successful and young student?"
"it doesn't give me stress but make me proud of myself and my mother".
"What are some lessons you have learned on your journey to success?"
"i have learned on my journey to success include the importance of dedication, hard work, and perseverance, as well as the value of self-confidence and self-acceptance."
"How do you balance your personal life and your career?"
"I balances my personal life and career by scheduling time to spend with her loved ones and taking the necessary breaks to rest and recharge."
"What advice would you give to aspiring artists or performers in South Korea?"
"i would like to encourage aspiring artists and performers in South Korea to embrace their passions, work hard on their craft, and never give up on their dreams."
and the shit goes on until,
"So-Jung, I know it must be difficult to talk about, but I wanted to know how you remember your father. What are some of your memories of him? How do you think he affected you as a person? How has his passing affected the way you approach your life and your goals? I want you to know that we are all here to support you and to hear anything you want to share about him."
the question directly hit her heart as she sighs, all the worst memories were flashing back in her mind, the accident, the marriage, the abuse, the assault and all.
So-Jung's eyes began to water, and she took a moment to compose herself before speaking. "My father was one of the most important people in my life," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "He was my rock, my biggest supporter, and my most loyal advocate. He was always there for me, pushing me to pursue my dreams and never giving up on me, no matter how many setbacks I faced."
So-Jung took a deep breath, fighting back tears as she continued. "When he passed away on my twelfth birthday, it felt like the world was ending. I didn't know how to go on without him. But somehow, I knew that he would want me to keep going, to chase after my dreams, and to make something of myself. That's what he had always told me, that he believed in me more than anyone else."
So-Jung's voice became choked with emotion, and she struggled to finish her thought. "It's been hard, but I know that he's watching me from wherever he is, and I want to make him proud. I want to live a life that he would be proud to call his own."
The audience was silent, listening intently to So-Jung's words. The emotion in her voice was palpable, and the tears streaming down her face were a testament to the depth of her loss, and the strength of her resolve to overcome it. It was a heart-wrenching moment, but also a reminder of the power of love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Hyun-ok sighs as she looks at so-Jung, 'wait till home'.
next chapter: 27-march-2024