「 intractable | kang daniel 」 ✔

19

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If it weren't for the maids checking up on us in my room, Daniel wouldn't have left the house. He was so engrossed in my place specially with my works. He can't even take his eyes off of it. I don't know if I should appreciate him admiring my works or kick him in the balls for teasing me about my sketches of him.

Now that he's gone, my heart is on peace. It has stopped beating wildly but I still can't stop feeling embarrassed about what happened earlier.

I was happy that he was here but it was really embarrassing that he has seen my secret sketches. He even left me with a mischievous smile on his face. Damn that Kang.

I shook my head as I went back to my workplace. I was thinking of hiding my sketchpad somewhere but it would be useless since Daniel has seen all of it already. It really escaped my mind that I forgot he wasn't supposed to see it.

I sat on my chair and thought of something to do. But minutes have passed yet my mind was still blank. I can't think of something to work on. I decided to take my phone and I saw Daniel's text. He was clearly telling me about his offer that he can be my model or even boyfriend. I refrained myself from rolling my eyes at my phone. He still has the guts to tease me like this, huh?

I was about to type a reply when I suddenly saw a car coming inside the gates. At first I thought it was Daniel who came back but it was my dad's car.

My eyes widened and I was surprised they came back home early. I bit my lip as I felt my heart beat fast. They came home only half an hour after Daniel had left. I couldn't imagine what would happen if they were here a little more early or if Daniel still hasn't left. Even though he isn't here anymore, it still somehow scared me.

That was an almost I would never want to happen. I came down immediately and waited for them. The maids opened the doors for them and they all greeted them in unison.

My father looked tired same goes to my mom but dad was more looking stressed. I went to greet them and give them a hug. Dad patted my head. "I'll just go take some rest." He said so I gave him a nod with a slight smile.

"How was the trip, mom?" I asked my mother who sat on the sofa. She turned to me a returned a smile.

"It was tiring, dear. Your dad is so stressed out." She shook her head and shut her eyes for a moment. "Have you eaten yet?" I asked her again thinking if they were hungry because of the trip. "Yes, we ate lunch before coming home." I nodded before telling her to rest. I left the living room and continued to my room.

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I woke up from the alarm clock that felt like was damaging my eardrums. I haven't got enough sleep for someone kept bugging my mind last night. I looked at the clock on my bedside table and saw it was almost 6 am.

I was supposed to go to school early today to help the school's faculty with Jihoon. We tried applying for it so we can help in a simple way.

I stood up from my bed and went to the bathroom. I lazily brushed my teeth before I stepped in the shower. I deserved a good night sleep but damn that guy for not letting me sleep peacefully. I never thought a person could make you stay awake without even doing a thing.

The cold water hit my skin and it immediately made me fully awake. I hate cold showers in the morning but I intended to bathe with it to wake my senses up. The hateful cold shower was success from bringing me to life. I stepped out of the shower wide awake.

I hurriedly went to my closet and snatched the first clothes I could get. I was fine with a pair of jeans and a pink long sleeved shirt. I blow dried my hair and braided it in a messy way. I suddenly kind of missed my longer hair. This is what I hate after getting a haircut but I ain't regretting it. Specially after Daniel saw it and immediately asked "Why are you so damn beautiful?" Damn it, really. I can't help but smile foolishly at myself. I didn't know what to respond that time so he just stared until I felt uneasy.

After packing my bag, I went downstairs to grab a quick breakfast before I leave. I was about to walk inside the kitchen when I overheard my dad, frustratingly talking to someone over the phone. I wasn't really interested and it really isn't a habit of me to eavesdrop but I still stood by the door.

I thought it was one of his business crisis again or rivals but it didn't sound like that. "How the hell did he got out?! He's supposed to be behind the bars but now you're telling me he found a way to get out?" I could imagine my dad's furious face right now. I heard him inhaled deeply.

"Contact my lawyer, I need to fix this mess again. I can't risk my dau—" I was startled when my father suddenly walked out of the room. He was bewildered when he saw me, and so was I.

My father's face screamed stress. His face is so gloomy, the dark circles around his eyes clearly tells his lack of sleep. His hair is disheveled as if he just got out of his bed.

It still morning yet my father's already stressed out. My heart ached for my dad's struggles. He then calmed himself and inhaled sharply before turning his attention back to his phone. "I will discuss this with you on the office. I'll hang up now." He dropped the call and turned to me.

"Good morning, dad." I said with a slight smile. "Morning, are you going to school this early?" He asked since I was two hours early from my schedule. I gave him a nod. "Did you.. overheard my phone call by any chance?" He asked again, brows furrowed. I was hesitant to say it since I kind of have a hint about this thing but I decided to just say what I have to say.

"No dad, I didn't really hear much." I assured him. He nodded a few times before speaking. "Go ahead then, get your breakfast." He said and I obliged. I waited for him to leave before I walked to the kitchen.

I took the cereal box and milk inside the refrigerator. I sat on the chair and pour both before eating quickly. I prepared some sandwiches for both Jihoon and I. Just in case we would like something to eat. After that I left the house and drove off to school.

Dad's phone call bothered me so much. It sounded like he was talking about 'him'. And the fact that he asked me if I overheard his conversation only made it more suspicious. The fear I was trying to bury welled up inside me once again. I never admitted it but 'he' scared me so much. He's mad at me, at my family and simply thinking about him is scary for me.

I sighed and just brushed off the thoughts. I walked towards the building Jihoon and I are supposed to meet. I took my phone out and saw Daniel's text. I was so busy thinking of something that I forgot to reply him a message. I typed a good morning text before sending it. After that I hid my phone inside my pocket. I saw Jihoon on the corridor. He was leaning on the wall and his hands were on his pockets.

"Good morning!" He exclaimed after I got close. I smiled widely at his enthusiasm. "Good morning, Park Jihoon!" I greeted back. "Are you ready to tire your eyes out?" He asked stating about the consequences after this work we got ourselves into. Yeah, whatever. Let's go meet the papers inside." I said and he laughed at me before we walked inside the room.

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「 author's note 」

I'm so sorry it took so long to update. But anyway, here's chapter nineteen! I hope y'all enjoyed this simple chap.

—tey

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