The Elites (Lisrene)

Part 5

Despite having the luxuries and financial stability provided by her wealthy father, Seulgi's life was far from perfect. The once-idyllic family life had crumbled when her father's deceitful actions led to her mother's departure. The betrayal left deep emotional scars on Seulgi, who struggled to come to terms with the fact that her father, the man who was supposed to be her role model, was a cheater.

As a result, Seulgi's life became a messy web of unresolved feelings and confusion with the weight of her father's actions constantly hanging over her. Even though they were surrounded by material wealth, Seulgi couldn't find happiness in their lavish lifestyle knowing that the foundation of their family had been shattered by her father's unfaithfulness.

In an attempt to cope with the emotional turmoil and the void left by her parents' broken relationship, Seulgi began to adopt a new persona. She started to act out and using aggression and intimidation to gain attention and control in her life. This transformation saw her morph into a bully targeting weaker individuals and dominating social situations. Seulgi's newfound behavior provided her with a temporary sense of power and validation, but it came at the expense of others' well-being and her own moral compass.

Amidst the chaos and turmoil of her life, Seulgi found solace in an unlikely friendship. She discovered that a kindred spirit like Irene shared her struggles and understood her complex emotions better than anyone else. As they bonded over their shared experiences, Seulgi began to feel a sense of gratitude towards Irene for being her pillar of strength and understanding. Irene's support and empathy allowed her to express her deepest fears and vulnerabilities without judgment. This connection provided Seulgi with the emotional support she had been searching for, because Irene is the only person who understand her pain.

Not when Lisa Manoban return. Her bestriend turned to be her mortal enemy. The pain, resentment, and anger that she had suppressed for so long resurfaced with a vengeance. Seulgi struggled to reconcile the memories of their shared past with the pain that had defined their separation. She doesn't want to look at Lisa. Lisa is the person she hated the most next to her father and the mistress.

"What's that in your face?" Seulgi's father asked when he saw the cut on her face.

"Just got into an accident." Seulgi replied coldly.

"You didn't do anything stupid, did you?" Mr. Kang looked at Seulgi intently.

"No."

"Make sure you don't get into trouble. You have to change your clothes. We will pick your mother in the airport."

"My mother left 2 years ago." Seulgi answered and went inside her room.

In a heart-wrenching twist of fate, Seulgi can't still accept the harsh reality that the very person she held responsible for tearing her family apart had now become a permanent fixture in their lives. The mistress, who had so callously destroyed her parents' once-happy relationship was now living under the same roof as them. This unbearable situation left Seulgi feeling betrayed and powerless as she struggled to come to terms with the fact that the person who had caused so much pain was now an integral part of her family's daily life.

Overwhelmed by the unrelenting pain that consumed her, Seulgi found herself at a loss for how to cope with the emotional turmoil that had taken hold of her life. Feeling a sudden urge to escape the suffocating atmosphere of her home, Seulgi decided to take a walk to the nearby convenience store.

In a moment of desperation, she impulsively grabbed her phone and dialed the number of a person she believed could offer her solace and understanding.