MAZE : The key to love

~Chapter 06~

A month flew by, and it was finally time for Jessica to step into the world of high school. Dressed in her adorable uniform, she struck a playful bunny pose for an Instagram story titled "My first day of high school." As she ran towards the school, a whole new world awaited her, blasting with surprises.

Amidst a dull day, she overheard her friend discussing future plans with a classmate, “I'm thinking of ditching college for a university abroad. Korean universities are top-notch. They offer the same education as here; high school seems like a waste of time. I'm only 15, but I've already applied for university, though I might be late.” Jessica was taken aback by the revelation.

Lost in deep thoughts on her way back from college, Juulen interrupted, “What's on your mind, Jessi? Are you thinking over university applications?” Astonished, Jessica inquired, “How did you know?” Jeon swiftly pulled out a poster with all the details, provoking Jessica's curiosity. She snatched the poster and ran home, with Jeon following behind, calling out to her.

Back at home, Jessica and Jeon sat sipping coffee by the computer. Jessica, curiously investigating the poster's authenticity, making sure whether it's a true association. After so many research, she dialed the association with a different number and, in a disguised voice, threatened to expose them as a fake organization.

To her surprise, they presented compelling evidence proving their legitimacy. Jessica, after getting her answers, disposed of the SIM card and reverted to her old one. Observing this, Jeon quipped, “When did you become so cunning to pull off such bold moves? I remember you as the girl who once asked me about airplanes. Now, you're like a detective on your phone. Why your doing your studies then?” Jessica gestured for silence and proceeded to submit her application curiously.

Inspired by the university's music program, Jeon also applied alongside Jessica. They awaited the organization's decision, set to be revealed within 24 hours.

Poor Jeon was so spooked by Jessica's “CID work” that he spent the whole night being scared about the outcome. When Jessica questioned his trust, Jeon, in a mix of seriousness and emotion, confessed, “More than my soul.” Jessica, with a reassuring gesture, urged him to calm down and drifted off to sleep.

The following day, they shared their adventures with Mr. Andrew. Jeon anticipated a scolding for Jessica, but to their surprise, Mr. Andrew burst into laughter, praising Jessica's remarkable intelligence. Jessica, slightly flustered, admitted her mix-up between a university and a high school but found it all worthwhile. Amidst the chatter, Jeon humorously remarked on the unexpected turns, hinting at a potential "Uncle Don" scenario.

The playful teasing continued between the father-daughter duo, much to Jeon's amusement. Jeon couldn't help but feel content seeing Jessica's radiant smile.

However, Jessica ran in sorrows in the thought that she would miss the sight of her friends, but she made her mind being sure that some from her freinds list might join in her high school. After some time,her phone rang, it was a message from the Korean high school, it consisted words as, “ we are happy to inform you that your application will be checked a month later, thank you ” which rose Jessica's anger and resulted in making her scatter her clothes everywhere mumbling.

Jeon stated, “ i Said ya! I said ya! We can't go see!” And Jessica's face displayed her worry till her chat got another text saying, “we accept your application, you can join us after a month ” which increased Jessica's happiness and quiting her fury. She started wandering with Joy conveying the good news to Jeon. Jeon's face lit up brighter and their head stacked with plans to prepare for the journey to Korea, Mr. Andrew released his happy words about Jessi going to her beloved place and he guided her instructing how the passports and the other documents are used in the airport.

She was excited on her journey to Korea and expressed, “juu ! Finally i can fulfill my dream of becoming a singer as well as visiting Korea.” and that made her day.

As the shadow lightened, Jessica and Jeon were engaged in gossiping so delightedly regarding their dreams, including some teasing moments, Jessica brewed a steaming cup of coffee for everyone and carried one of it over to Mr. Andrew, when she cheerfully went towards Mr. Andrew who was seated facing the opposite direction, She voiced sitting beside him,“ dad, you too must come with us, we can't leave you alone and, we either can't live without you, you're important dad, you would come right?”

and Jessica patiently waited for his reply, when she hear no voice, in the knowledge that he would never ignore her she held Mr. Andrew's hand in the intentions of convincing him but his hand was cold. Tears welled up in her eyes as she gently shifted his face towards her, confirming his passing with a serene smile on his face. Jessica struggled to accept the reality of his death, repeatedly calling out for her father. Jeon swiftly arrived, unable to contain his emotions either, both enveloped in profound sorrow.

In a laps of time, Jeon and Jessica were positioned near the edge of the wall, both locked in their arms, Jessica was astonished by the unfortunate incident, she repeatedly recalled her cheerful moments with Mr. Andrew, she expressed to Jeon in a lost voice,“ Jeon! He adopted me and saved me from those dirty people, he gave me a life who no any other person would do for a stranger's child, he cared me as if i was his blood, and i, i coudnt look after him in return!? ” and continued to blaming herself,

Jeon tries to calm her down replying , “Jessica, i understand, he made you Jessica from Jiya... He's really a gem of a person, may God give him the happiness of paradise, but don't worry i would look after you as he did. You know, he asked me what I wanted for the first time and, i said him that... I want to celebrate your birthday, for that he in return asked me, to look after you. He knew that it was his time ”, loosing control Jessica wept bitterly over Mr. Andrew's thoughts. Despite of all the tons for efforts by Jeon to pacify her, she was unable to come over her sorrows.

Jessica wasn't prepared to let the corpse go, she was faded within and was displaying a furious side for the people who tried to take the coffin away. To control her she was given sleeping pills. A while later Jeon rang up his freind's father who was known as a doctor asking him if Jessica would recover from this astonishment.

He replied, “ taking her out country would help, she is in depression stage 1, if you don't make her joyful now, she would never recover. I hope you could manage, i'm here for any help ” and Jeon gave a glance at Jessica with a sorrowful face. He decided to get hold of him in order to fulfill his dad's promise, so he overcame his emotions and made arrangements to take Jessica to Korea. After the painful incident, Jessica lost interest in everything, it was clear by her actions like refraining from talking to Jeon and refusing to have meals.

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