"You can't just keep wasting our money like that!" I could hear mum yelling. I sighed, curling up in bed as I tried to block off my hearing. I hated every bit of chaos in our house. Why were there so many fights every day? I was tired. I still am.
I can't get a good night's rest.
"It doesn't matter! We have unlimited money," Dad yelled back and my eyes snapped open. What? Unlimited money? Did I hear him right? But since when?
He was jobless, no? I mean, yeah he did start a business and everything but since when did we have unlimited money? He's never told that to us or whatever he was doing the past months- we had no clue.
Sighing, I sat up, rubbing my eyes. I wanted to get downstairs and confront him but I was so tired I only plopped back onto the pillow and fell deep asleep.
Next morning, of course I had to wake my ass up for school, I woke at 6 AM. I took a look around the room and seeing my own reflection made me wanna cry. Why'd I look like that? Not to brag, I am pretty but when I just woke from sleep I looked like I had fought a war.
I placed my feet on the cold floor and made my way into the bathroom, I got inside and proceeded to wash my face and do the essentials. As I did all the necessities, I begin replaying all the things I heard last night. I didn't hear much now that I think about it, I sort of fell asleep.
I walked out of the bathroom and to my closet to get something to wear for the day. Even if I was falling apart with exhaustion, I needed to put the front that I was fine. So I picked a white tank top paired with some beige pants. I pulled a jacket on too, it was getting quiet chilly as winter was slowly approaching.
I walked downstairs, still yawning and rubbing my eyes. I could see mum running around in an attempt of getting everyone ready for their days before she started with her own one. It was sweet honestly. I took a seat at the dining table and I looked at her, I opened my mouth to say something but then suddenly my mouth felt dry and nothing came out. How was I supposed to ask my own mother what she and my father were fighting about?
"Mum," I mumbled and instantly she looked at me, I could see her puffy eyes were tired and looked like she really could use some sleep, "What had happened last night?"
"Oh, nothing," she said nonchalantly and continued to butter the toast. I nodded and didn't pry further, I wasn't getting anything out of her. I should have known she wasn't the type to just speak up like that. I sighed and decided I'd have to find it out on my own.
As dad left for work, mum did so too shortly after. I was left home alone. I didn't have college thankfully. It was my exam season approaching so I had a day off. I inched closer to dad's study, once I made my way in there I flinched. The place reeked of women perfume for some reason. I made my way inside as I carefully took a look around. I then spotted a file that stuck out from the rest. It was completely matt black. I frowned a little in confusion and walked closer to the file, opening it.
The file contained some basic information about one woman. Shin Ryujin was her name, her hair was short and black in color. I frowned a little as I watched her picture almost lost in it but quickly snapped myself back to reality. She looked like someone who'd appear in anybody's nightmare. She wasn't bad-looking rather she was very handsome for a woman however her stern look said a lot about the type of person she would be.
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I sighed softly and begun reading the information that was written in the next page.
This Contractual Agreement is made and entered into on this date (01.01.2024) by and between:
SHIN RYUJIN, residing at 123-45 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, hereinafter referred to as "Party A".
And-
KIM SUWON, residing at 678-90 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, hereinafter referred to as "Party B".
WHEREAS, Party A desires to have regular visitation with Party B's daughter, Y/N (MIDDLE NAME) L/N, in a manner that is agreeable to both parties and ensures the well-being of said daughter.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
[✓] Purpose:
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish terms and conditions under which Party A will have regular visitation with Party B's daughter.
[✓] Visitation Schedule:
Party A shall have the right to visit Y/N (MIDDLE NAME) L/N on the following schedule-
Every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
[✓] Location of Visitation:
Visitation shall occur at the following location(s)-
Party A's residence, Party A's office
[✓] Supervision:
If necessary, the parties agree that the visitation may be supervised by a mutually agreed third party such as security.
[✓] Transportation:
Party A will be responsible for picking up and dropping off said daughter of Party B at Party B's residence.
[✓] Confidentiality:
Both parties agree to keep the terms of this Agreement and any personal information regarding Y/N (MIDDLE NAME) L/N confidential.
[✓] Modification of Agreement:
This Agreement may be modified only by a written agreement signed by both parties.
[✓] Termination:
This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by mutual consent of both parties or by breach of its terms.
[✓] Entire Agreement:
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of 01.01.2024.
My eyes scanned over the agreement, freezing. What was this...? Was I being sold?...
