𝓐𝓬𝓺𝓾𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓭 || ENHYPEN JAKE FF

Chapter 20: Hang of it

Mina woke up to the soft light filtering through her curtains, casting a warm glow across her room. She lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling, her mind swirling with thoughts of her birth mother. The revelation of her adoption had hit her like a tidal wave, leaving her in a state of shock. She thought about what her life might have been like if things had been different, if she had grown up with her biological family. Questions raced through her mind: Who was her mother? Why had she given her up? Did she ever think about her?

The sound of her alarm had pulled her away from her thoughts, with a deep breath, Mina pushed the covers off and swung her legs over the side of the bed. She needed to get ready for school, but the weight of the news felt heavy in her chest. She stood up and glanced in the mirror, trying to shake off the thoughts that clung to her like shadows.

Mina slowly grabbed her phone, knowing Jake probably spammed her phone with messages, and she stood correct. 20+ messages from Jake. She started to feel a but bad for not answering his calls or messages, what if it was an emergency? She'll see him in an hour anyways, she thought.

As she made her way downstairs, the smell of breakfast wafted through the air, but it did little to lift her spirits. Her adoptive mother, Hana, was in the kitchen, bustling about, her cheerful mood contrasting sharply with Mina's somber mood. Mina felt a pang of sadness as she watched her mother. Why hadn't she told her?

Hana: Morning Mina, hurry up and eat.

Hana called out, her voice bright and warm for once.

Mina found it suspicious how her mother's mood had changed significantly, especially at a time like this. Seemed as if she was mocking her.

Mina: Morning.

Mina replied, confused, forcing a smile that didn't reach her eyes. She sat at the table, feeling the tension in the air. Hana placed a plate of pancakes in front of her, but Mina's appetite had vanished.

Hana: Mina, honey, is everything okay? You seem a bit off.

Hana said, concern etching her features.

Mina looked at Aerum who was just as confused as she was, shrugging at Mina, as if she knew what Mina was thinking/ about to say. Confusion swirling inside her, but the words felt stuck in her throat. Instead, she shrugged.

Mina: I'm fine.

Hana's brow furrowed, but she didn't press further.

Currently present at the table were Ni-ki, Aerum, Mina and Heeseung. Ni-ki seemed to only be interested in his food, not paying attention to the conversation, whilst the siblings seemed to be confused and concerned with their mother's behaviour.

The sound of cutlery scraping the plates was the only sounds heard, after a while Mina stood up, unable to bear the weight of the silence any longer.

Mina: I'm going to get ready for school.

Hana: Alright, just...come back home on time.

Mina nodded but didn't respond. She hurried back upstairs, her mind racing. She couldn't shake the feeling of betrayal, the sense that her whole life had been a lie. On top of that, her mother's unusual behaviour, something bugger is going on here.

She finished getting ready and soon heard the familiar sound of her siblings, Aerum and Heeseung, arguing playfully as they got ready for school.

Aerum: Come on, Heeseung! You can't wear that shirt again!

Aerum teased, her laughter echoing through the house.

Heeseung: Why not? It's my favorite!

Heeseung shot back, his voice filled with insincere anger.