PLAYGROUND BRIDE - KTH

Chapter I - THE KIMS AGAIN??

AERA'S POV

*Beep Beep*

I'm brought back to my senses when the microwave beeps right into my ear,I carefully take out the reheated macaroni and cheese from the microwave and set it on the table beside the window,sure my life was a mess just like the dingy apartment I stayed in, but that wouldn't bother me for the next five minutes cause foodgasm can solve anything even my life that was fucked up from every angle.

I let the food take over me as I shoved the pasta right into my mouth and downed it with my favorite cup of black tea, my love for black tea would take another century and a million books to explain.

I had an hour left, before I left to work.I collect my thoughts before going back to my bedroom and getting dressed.

My boss had strict rules when it came to clothes. No skirts, V necks etc etc,to put it more simply, anything that showed even the slightest amount of skin was prohibited, apparently Mrs. Park didn't want me to seduce her 19 y/o son Jay Park while I tutored him, please I'm twenty six for fucks sake. Neither am I interested in boys nor in men who reeked of testosterone.

I put on my usual blue shirt and wide legged beige pants and tie my hair into a neat bun.I put on the slightest amount of makeup to look presentable. No lie, but no amount of makeup could actually fix my darn face.

I used to take the bus to get there but found it overly hectic to commute right on time. So after saving for months together I got myself a scooter.

I make sure I've taken everything necessary and leave to work.

Riding the scooter everyday gave me the slightest glimpse of what freedom felt like. The air brushing right against my face as I moved forward, yep that was one part of the day I liked apart from having food.

I reached the Park mansion,this place helped me pay my bills for the last three years. Hadn't it been Mr. Park I'd probably be on the streets today. Although my life wouldn't be called amazing according to the standards of the world, I didn't complain as much. There still are days when I go through people's Instagram and am beyond annoyed looking at the life I live. But considering the past I've had, the me before a certain some years would've traded anything for the life I have now.

Let's do well today I tell myself as I got into the mansion.

Mrs.Gwan the head maid led me to Jay's room as usual.

I knocked the door before I could get in.

There sat Jay, giving me his ever so beautiful smile. He really was the sweetest boy, he didn't complain as much; neither did he cause trouble, if diligence had a definition he'd be it. And all of this hardwork really paid off, he always topped in school. Although he wasn't such an easy boy to begin with. His anger issues got in the way everytime when I started tutoring him a few years back.But he definitely toned down by a million times and I couldn't be more proud of his achievements.

"Good evening Jay" I greet him as I sit on the chair beside him.

"Good eveninggg Aera" he says while resting his chin on his hand and looking at me.

Agh this kid was too cute for life. I try to keep a stern face but I clearly failed as I smiled.

"How was school today? " I ask him, he was in his senior year and had to take his medical entrance exams soon, the pressure on him was intense.

"Just another normal day Aera, it just went by" He said while sighing.

I really wish I could help him a lil more.

"You'll get through Jay, you've done so well so far,stick in there for some more time hm? " I say, I know it wouldn't be of much help but this is all that I can do right now.