One sided love

Chapter 6 - Spilling the beans

Lee Jieun's pov

After the sweet reunion between mother and daughter, they both invited me over to their house. At first I was tempted to refuse the offer since school could be already over and Sehun would be worried if I wouldn't show up, but I ended up agreeing after Hana made a cute face.

It was nice to play with the thought that someone would be trying to befriend me. I had never been one of those with many friends, I was more into calm and relaxed meetings with people I knew. It included Sehun, who was pretty much my only friend at the moment, unless Suzy would agree to become one of my friends or these two new acquaintances would want to get closer.

One of the reasons why was because money was one of those biggest influence there was to people. Humans were greedy, they'd even lick shoes if they were paid to do so. The good thing being a rich person brought was that everybody tried to get closer to you. Sometimes it was better to just stick with other wealthy people since they most likely weren't after your money. But then again, even that had exceptions because there were some really greedy people that couldn't get enough of it.

If I tried to approach someone less wealthier, they would just hiss after seeing one sign of me owning more money. Ridiculous, I say. I did charity work, but I wasn't there just to pity them. I wanted to make genuine friends, but it seemed like the most impossible task in the world.

Poor people saw me as a monster roaming down the streets, setting up fires and eating their children. After all, that was how Myungsoo must've seen me all this time. He thoughts I'd destroy his relationship just because I wanted him to suffer.

Making people miserable, however, wasn't what I was aiming for. I just wanted to even once know how it would feel to receive love from someone else than your parents. More precisely, I wanted to know how it felt when my love got some positive response. I felt triggered to be rebellous and selfishly break their hearts to claim Myungsoo to be mine.

But what would I gain in the end? Hatred. He'd hate me for the rest of my life and I wouldn't be able to take that. Even Suzy would blame me and try to fix things up in one way or another. The thoughts proved me right, it was for the best if he had Suzy. It was only for the better if he had no room for my love, he wouldn't have to grieve after me.

I let out a small sigh that I thought went unnoticed, but the little Hana proved me wrong. She pulled the hem of my shirt, asking if everything was okay with her big, curious eyes. I offered her a small smile and ruffled her hair with affection. I would love a child like her.

"Hana, watch out." I said and she stepped away to make space to her mother.

Her mother, Jung Yoonhee, brought me a cup of coffee and took one for herself, too. She even offered some delicious looking jam cookies. They looked like something she had hidden away for special guests and I surely didn't feel myself as one.

Who was I to waste their most precious cookies? I was just a girl that ditched school. Just a girl that helped someone for her own pleasure. A girl with unrequited love. What did I even deserve?

Happiness? I already had that. I was happy when I saw Myungsoo's smile and laugh with Suzy. I got really happy when I saw Hana's joyful smile as she munched on the cookies. I felt happy when her mother smiled at her cuteness and was so kind to me.

Love? I have Sehun that smiled with me, cried with me and comforted me. My parents drowned me with love, they always kissed and hugged me. They always bought whatever I requested. What I truyl wanted wasn't in sale, so they couldn't lend me a helping hand this time.

They could only give me a chance, but that chance was everything I was holding on in my life. A heart couldn't be bought, and I knew that. Humans weren't puppets or toys, they had the right for their own feelings.

I looked at Hana that played with her ragged toys. They weren't the newest ones, they weren't the best ones, but they were enough for her. She knew their money was tight and it was hard to make the ends the meet, so she was happy with everything she had. She didn't whine for more nor did she complain how broken they were.

She and her mother shared a special bond of love. Surviving this world together, making it till the end, enjoying every small thing they could. That was the kind of life I wanted. I didn't want to change my parents, just have a normal life like them. No stress caused by the family company or the forever changing stocks. I had count myself in that category as well, I was a big stress maker.

What could I possibly do? How to could I solve the problem the company would have? The only heiress of the famous Lee company, one of the most successful companies in the world, was dying. She, no I, couldn't possibly manage it. Who'd take my place?

"What is a girl like you doing in area like this?" Yoonhee asked while motioning to my school uniform, which clearly indicated I was weatlhy since only those people could attend the school I went. I blushed, but sticked to the truth.

"I skipped school and wandered wherever my feet brought me."

"I see. Then it was mere luck you found my Hana. I'm thankful you helped her even though she has some difficulty." She said and I knew she meant her being deaf.

"It's was nothing, I was glad I could help."

"She mentioned something about death in the kitchen, though. Did you see something... gruesome on the way here?" I heard Yoonhee asking me. I froze for awhile, but bought some more time by sipping my coffee carefully.

"We saw nothing. I was just talking about my condition to console her since she was crying like there was no end."

"Condition?" She asked curiously. "Ah, I'm sorry. Am I even allowed to ask such personal things?"

"No, it's not a big secret anyway. Maybe not many know of it, but I'd answer truthfully if someone would just ask." I started before taking a deep breath. "I am sick, badly." I admitted.

"Can't you get a treatment?"

"No, it's too late for that." I said and offered a small smile. I had already accepted the fact I was done for. She smiled back at me sadly, her eyes glistening a bit.

"That's really unfortunate. You don't deserve it in my opinion." She said.

"Well, you've known me for less than a day, so I wouldn't be so sure."

"Yes, but you're so kind for helping us and Hana seems to be really fond of you."

I felt tears forming to my eyes and I had to clear my throat before before continuing. "Really?" I asked and looked at the Hana, who was totally immersed in playing. "I like her too. She's adorable." I answered, my words close to stuttering.

"I was hoping you could be friends since there aren't many children around here. There are few but I think they are too dangerous for her. How long do you have before.. you know?" Yoonhee asked, placing her hands on my shoulders and squeezing them to give me some support.

"Less than a year." I said and I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotions.

Everything comes to an end, even life.