Perfect World

Chapter 24

Mina POV

"My family isn't much of a family, Mina." She said with her cracked voice.

Oh shit!

I didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable than she is. I felt bad and I immediately saw her eyes went dark again. No! No! I just have her.

"You don't have to force yourself to talk to me about anything, Chaeyoung. I'm sorry." I said worriedly.

She didn't say anything and she looked up to the ceiling. She let out this huge exhale as if she was holding it in since the beginning of our conversation. Her eyes were kind of glassy. I want to be able to make sure she feels safe and comfortable with me. I don't want her to be scared away from me.

"Chaeyoung. Would you like to sleep over tonight?" I suddenly asked.

Well, we haven't slept over with each other since last month. Even though thats the first time she slept over. I miss her warmth.

Please, say yes.

Please, say yes.

She looked up and I could tell she was blushing because of the pink that rose on her face. Even her face wasn't lit up with excitement but a slight glow as if the sun was settling. I think its a good sign.

"Uh-I can't really take my car anywhere else right now. Hmm, because I'm about to run of gas." She said.

"Then, I can follow you back home from here, and I can take you from your house to mine." I suggest.

She bit her lips while thinking. Oh, please stop doing that. I don't know if I could control myself anymore after this.

And please say yes.

"Hmm, alright then." She answer.

Yes!

I asked the waiter for two boxes because one, Chaeyoung hasn't touched her food and two, there is no way in hell I'm finishing this. Its too much. We walked out of the restaurant and the wind blew strong making me almost lose my beanie. She laugh a bit seeing my struggled. Oh dear, if my miserable was your happiness, please make me god.

"Hey, don't drive to fast or else I won't be able to catch up." I said as we already near our car.

She nodded. I got in my car and quickly turned on the heat to feel warm. I wonder how she could stand the cold as she just wearing her long sleeve. It was dark out and personally I hate dark. My car inside was pitch black beside the blue glowing light below the seats. I saw Chaeyoung getting into her car and drove off slowly. She was driving at a good pace for me to catch up. I'm always afraid I'm going to hit something at night. I have never hit an animal or whatever and I don't plan on it either. They are innocent creatures and I can't stand hunting. I didn't bother listening to music. So much has happened today and everything was scrambling through my mind. I got a fucking scholarship to Juilliard and that's absolutely crazy!

Tonight I'm hoping Chaeyoung will open up to me more. Every question I ask I try to put pressure on it. But not enough to the point where it will make her run away. I wish. Maybe tonight we can watch a movie. She pulled her car into the driveway and parked it on the right side. There's a another car here which I guess probably her dad. Her house and my house are in the range of everything. Its a small state which I love it here in Gangnam.

I parked my car and tapped the screen to play a music. Apparently, my mom took my car to the dealership and they installed a Bluetooth for my phone. I looked at my phone and I missed a couple message from the group chat. I skimmed through it and they were talking about some party. Then, another message popped up on the top of my screen, it was Sana.

Sana : Hey, are you okay? Practice went well and honestly, I think some of these girl need help.

Me : I'm fine. Thanks for taking over today. I have extremely good news though! I will talk to you tomorrow about it.

She didn't respond after. I looked up and I realised Chaeyoung taking a while. Its been 10 minutes already. Maybe she need some help, plus I have never seen her room before. I got out of my car and made my way up to the house. Her grass was pretty beaten up and it didn't look as green. Her mailbox was filled with letters looks like no one has open it in weeks. I finally made my way to the front door and give a lightly knock.

"Who the fucking hell is it?!" A low voice growled with anger.

Oh god! Jeez. Who did I wake up from their sleep? The door flung open and the smell of smoke poured out like a steamy waterfall making me stiffened. His eyes were halfway closed and his mouth was a straight line.

"Who the hell are you?" He asked rudely.

His breath reeked and smelled like alcohol. The drool from the side of his mouth showed the evidence. Uhm, eeew?

"Uh- I'm Mina. I just wanted to check up on Chaeyoung." I said.

"Who?" He asked.

"Chayeoung." I reply.

"Oh, the brat?" He said rudely with smirk.

Excuse me?! Who the hell he is? He did not just said that. Then, he slammed the door in my face. What the hell? I take a huge breath and I was about to knock down the door with anger but before I did, Chaeyoung open the door. She looked down and I see a tears. What happen? She quickly shut the door and I heard yelling from the other side.

"We should go, Mina." She said hurriedly.

"Are you okay?" I asked putting one hand on her arm.

The other arm had a small duffle bag. She simply nodded and I could tell she was trying to hold her tears.

"Minari, please. Can we just go?" She said again.

Oh dear, she just called me by nickname. Again. How soft and warm it felt. Snap out Mina! We have more important thing to do. I nodded and we quickly made our way to my car slowly get in. She faced me and her face was a light pink especially the tip of her nose. The cold is really hitting now. I started the car and made our way.

"Your car is so warm." She said while she crossed her arms around her sweater.

I give her a light smile appreciating that she felt warm.

"Chaeyoung." I trailed out.

She strapped her seatbelt on and looked over me again.

"Who that man at the door?" I asked.

I mean I kind already know who he is. But I just wanted to clarify it. She didn't say anything, the silence give me an answer. The only nice now was the air blowing and the soft music that was turned down.

"He- uh,t-that was my father." She answer.