The Penthouse I

Episode 2.12 Abroad

The Hera Palace is the tallest building in Korea.

Ring...

(Cheong Ah Arts Middle School Principal)

"To what do I owe the call, sir? Was I too disinterested with the kids? Seok Kyung did what?" Dan Tae said.

Joo Dan Tae turns on the music and locks the door while Seok Kyung and Seok Hoon go there and fit their hands together.

"Joo Seok Kyung? I just heard a very unbelievable story. You turned in a black answer sheet at today's exam. Is that true?" Dan Tae said.

"What is he talking about? It can't be, Father."

"I did not ask you, Seok Hoon. Answer, Seok Kyung. Until yesterday, you got full marks and first place. But today, a blank answer sheet? It's not true, is it? I misheard, didn't I?"

"It's true. I don't want to go to Cheong Ah Arts High School. That's why I did it." Seok Kyung said.

"What?"

"Seok Kyung! What's wrong with you?" Seok Hoon said.

"I don't want to be a classical singer. I don't want to sing. It's what you want, not me." Seok Kyung said.

"I believe our family should have a famous classical singer. That was my goal for a very long time." Dan Tae said.

"That doesn't mean I should be a classical singer. You never once asked me...what I wanted to do! I hate singing on stage more than death itself. I've had enough. I hate school and singing, and I hate this house too! I feel suffocated and it's killing me!"

"Then what do you want to do? My dear daughter?"

"Send me and Seok Hoon abroad."

"Abroad? You want to study abroad? We've been too distant, haven't we? We should spend some time together."

"Father. It's my fault. I should've watched Seok Kyung. I'll scold her so this never happens again. So please..." Seok Hoon said while Joo Dan Tae grabbed the arm of Seok Kyung.

"This is too much noise. You know how much I dislike it when a man whines and grovels."

"I will make her change her mind. So please..." Seok Hoon said and Joo Dan Tae slapped him.

"I warned you. I said I hate noise. Did you forget you must obey my rules? You know what happens when you disobey those rules."

"You promised you wouldn't't hit her! Hit me instead if you want!"

"If that's what you want, I must do so. Your twin sister did wrong. It could be a beautiful thing...for the brother to pay instead."

"No, Dad. Dad. Dad, I'm sorry. Seok Hoon, say you're sorry!" Seok Kyung said when Joo Dan Tae open the secret door and pushed Seok Kyung hardly on to the floor.

"Come with me."

"Seok Hoon... Seok Hoon. Dad, I'm sorry. Dad. Seok Hoon! Seok Hoon. Are you okay? Answer me! Dad. I'm sorry. Please stop. I said stop!" Seok Kyung said while crying then Joo Dan Tae pushed her and locked the secret door with Seok Hoon, Seok Hoon took off his T-shirt while Seok Kyung hit the secret door that was close with a stick.

-ssiella