The Road We Walk On

22 | One step too far

Chungah High School, Seoul

Jenny knew that the moment Seokhoon and Rona left, all hell would break loose at Chungah High. She just was not prepared for how volatile Seokkyung was going to be. The moment she knew that her brother had left with Rona, she was a complete monster at school.

It was not just Jenny who was being bullied but those around her. No one was safe from Seokkyung's wrath. She was outrightly bullying everyone, from either kicking them, destroying their work or ridiculing them in front of many people. It was honestly getting too much.

Even the teachers did not know what to do, even though Suryeon was now in charge of Chungah most of the day to day dealings regarding the school she had handed it off to a replacement principal for now. With her business and focusing on Joo Dante, she decided that the school could more or less function as per usual.

The teachers were also at a loss of what to do, Seokkyung no matter what was Suryeon's daughter. They were not sure if, like previously with Cheo Seojin, they were allowed to punish Seokkyung. But it seems even if they did punish her, it didn't matter, she still continued her antics.

Minhyeok, who was most of the time watching it from the sidelines, was getting angry as the days went by. When he was observing Seokkyung's behaviour, for some reason he felt like he was watching himself. It really hit Minhyeok just how detestable he was as a human being. He not only participated in the bullying of Seolah but also of Rona and Jenny prior to this school year.

Urgh, what a horrible human being you have become Lee Minhyeok.

One day, Seokkyung had gone a bit too far. She specifically targeted the people who were going to be auditioning for the upcoming SNU audition. First she spilt paint all over their music score books - the ones specifically for the SNU audition and if that was not enough, she personally targeted Jenny today. She knew that Jenny and Rona were good friends, so since she could not attack Rona, she would attack the next best thing.

She knew from her dad that Jenny's father was actually a murder. So she decided to expose that fact to her classmates. In the middle of recess, she commanded that no one was allowed to leave the classroom. There she exposed Jenny's father's crime.

Jenny is a child of a murder was written on a piece of paper. I found out for my father that in our class, we have someone who is a murder's child, aren't you ashamed Jenny to even have the face to appear and attend school. Don't you feel bad for what your father did?

Even though Jenny knew that Seokkyung would target her, she had to admit she was not expecting Seokkyung to use this fact against her.

Not only that, her mother also went to jail. Because her family are all criminals, don't you think Jenny is one too?

Seokkyung kept belittling Jenny until Jenny finally blew her top.

YAH! JOO SEOKKYUNG, ARE YOU DONE? Fine I admit, yes my dad went to jail for murder but I know that he went because he was force to. And you want to know who forced him, your father Joo Dante. So what if they committed crimes, are you saying yours didn't? Don't forget everyone, her own dad was sentence the longest for attempted murder of Rona, cover up of Seolah's death and for bribery. So if you want to count crimes, who do you think is worse? Unlike your father, my mother and father have repented from their crimes. They are now living a life of repentance. Can anyone say the same for your father and even you?! Also, if my family circumstances make me a criminal, then you are the same also Joo Seokkyung. Don't bother being so high and mighty, at the end of the day you are the same as me!

Seokkyung was flushed red, she was so angry that Jenny dared to talk back to her. She walked up to Jenny and grabbed her by her collar. You dare talk back to me!

Why can't I? Even if you were the President of Korea's daughter - if you hurt someone, one ought to be punished. Seokkyung couldn't take it anymore, she raised her hand to strike Jenny but before she could hit her, someone stopped her. She turned and saw that it was Minhyeok.

Seokkyung, enough. At this rate, I can assure you, the principal will remove his recommendation for SNU for you. You think if all of us went to complain to him, that just because your mother owns Chungah School nothing will be done? You should know when to shut up. Minhyeok pushed Seokkyung away and stood between her and Jenny. Seokkyung looked around and realised that her classmates were all not looking at her in fear but disdain. She gave up and stormed out of the classroom.

Yah Lee Minhyeok, who asked you to step in? Jenny shouted back. No one asked me, I wanted to. Come on, I will make sure you get back to Hera Place safely, let's go.

Minhyeok gathered all of Jenny's items and shoved it into her school bag. He swung her bag over his shoulder and grabbed his. Come on. Jenny was stunned at this suddenly manly behaviour from Minhyeok and quickly followed him. Jenny did not believe that Minhyeok would really escort her back home so she was surprised when he actually really did. She found herself in front of her door and Minhyeok ushering her in.

After Jenny entered her house, Minhyeok turned and headed back to his house. His expression was a strange one, almost as though he had made up his mind regarding a matter. He headed home and even though Sangah called out to Minhyeok but he ignored her and headed straight for his room.

This boy is getting ruder each day. Sangha thought to herself.

When Minhyeok entered his room, he threw his bag onto the bed and sat down on the floor in frustration. Seeing the whole sequence today of Seokkyung and Jenny, was really a wake up call. He took out his mobile phone and called someone. Soon, the person on the other line picked up.

Hello, hal-abeoji, it's Minhyeok. There is something I need to talk to you urgently, can I see you tomorrow?

*hal-abeoji - grandfather*

Note: For those who are Seokkyung fans, I am sorry but I am gonna make her character as bad as what Penthouse did.