the rumor || 2kim

the real Chaewon

[MINJOO POV]

We're now on the way to Chaewons home. I wonder in what kind of family she's living in. All I know that her cousin lives with her family. I remember Chaewon said the name of her cousin is Yena. The name is kind of familiar...

I heard this name somewhen but where? And why?

"So, we arrived." Chaewon said with a nervous expression and I wondered why.

Oh-

OH-

When I had turned my face to the direction of her home, I saw a really big house.

No, big isn't the right word.

IT'S ALMOST LIKE A VILLA?!

Chaewon is rich?!?! Wait... also the place where we are...

WE'RE IN GANGNAM?? NO WONDER SHE'S RICH

"I- I didn't know you live in a rich family!" I said to her

"Is it that surprising?? Oh by the way, when we enter the room and you see my family members, please don't expose who I really am... I don't want to be disturbed by the publicity.." she said

"What? Who you really are?? I am confused-" I said

She says with a sigh "I have to say it because you'll sleep here probably. My mother is an actress. The actress Lee Ranhee. She doesn't want her children to be public. Do you understand?" She said

LEE RANHEE?! She's not only rich, she is the daughter of a celebrity too! Lee Ranhee is a really good looking woman. No wonder Chaewons appearance is so special. But... it must be hard to hide everything about her family. Also, so many people would fake a friendship just because of her mother. I feel bad for her. The life of a celebrity affects the life of close people too.

"Minjoo, why are you so silent? I hope you don't act differently after hearing this..." she said

"Don't worry! I was just thinking about how hard your life must be with this secret. You need to act like another person for your family. But you know what? You don't need to act like another person in front of me. Just be the real Kim Chaewon in front of me. I would appreciate that a lot! And also, it doesn't matter who the real Kim Chaewon is. Even if you were a girl from a poor family, you still would be the Chaewon who helps me after my terrible experience with my mother and not only this. You'd still be the Chaewon who is my key. It doesn't matter where my key comes from, all that matters is that my Key is you, Kim Chaewon."

Chaewon is looking at me with a surprised face.

"Minjoo... for real? This feels like a dream. I can't believe that this is reality. The old friends of my sister always started to act differently to her when they found out she's the daughter of actress Lee Ranhee. That's why I wouldn't even tell this secret to my closest friend even my mother said only very close friends I can trust are allowed to know about this. I had to tell this to you because this is an emergency right now and expected you to act differently but I was wrong. Thank you so much Minjoo!" She said and then grabbed my hand

Is she doing the same thing again-

"You refuse to show emotions I guess... but Chaewon, I know you want to smile!" I said with a smile

I can see a very tiny smile in her face. I'm glad that she's able to show her feelings for a little bit at least.

"Uhm?? Chaewon?? Who is this girl and why are you holding hands??" An unknown voice says and we both turned our face to this voice.

Chaewon let go of my hand and said to this unknown person: "Oh hello Yena. That's my friend Kim Minjoo. She'll sleep here. Is my mother at home?"

This is Yena...

Looking at the face of Yena, I suddenly remember why this name was familiar...

Why I wanted to remember her but my mind always tried to keep me from this memory away makes sense now...

I remember this tragedy now...

Yena is...

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