The One I Love

Housekeeper?!

SUNA

It was a warm morning and I am inside the school premises making my way to the lecture hall. I was holding my books up to my chest and my eyes were on the ground while walking.

"Yoon Suna!"

I stop walking when I heard someone calling my name. I lift my head and turn around then I saw an old man walking in my direction. He was about mid-60s of age, wearing business attire and eyeglasses for his eyes. He's Professor Kim Taegu.

"Good morning, Seonsaengnim." I greet him as soon as he stopped in front of me.

"Good thing I ran into you today." He smiled.

"I was a bit busy these past few days. I'm sorry." I lower my head and somewhat feel apologetic.

"It's alright." He shakes his head and taps my shoulder so I lift my head and look at him.

"Shall we continue walking?"

"Yes," I smiled and we continue walking slowly to the hallways.

"By the way, I heard that you were in trouble." He said that made me feel uncomfortable. "It's alright. You can always tell me everything."

He's right! He's not just a professor to me, he was like my second father, my counselor...

"A little," I said then he stops walking and turns to me.

"What do you plan to do now?" He asked with a serious look on his face. His voice sounded a little worried so I smiled.

"I sent a letter to the Dean's office."

"Suna, I'm sorry that I cannot help you this time."

"No! You have done a lot for me and this time, I think I have to do it on my own."

"I know that you can do it. Just don't think of giving up. I hope your letter goes well."

"I hope too."

"Are you on your way to the orientation?" He asked changing the topic.

"Yes."

"Well, I think you should run by now."

"What?" I asked and looked at my wristwatch. Omo! It's just 5 minutes before the orientation starts!

"Seonsaengnim, you're right I should run by now," I said.

"Right." He said while laughing. "See you later!"

"Yes!" I answer and started running to the hallway.

The orientation for the upcoming freshmen students ended in the afternoon.

"See you all this coming semester. Good luck, guys!" Professor Lee announces while making her way out of the room. I fix my things and leave as well, as soon as I stepped out of the room I saw Professor Lee standing in the hallway. She looks in my direction and started walking towards me.

"Yoon Suna-ssi?" She asked.

"Yes?" I answered.

"Follow me." She firmly said and I followed her. Professor Lee was one of the most intimidating professors at the university. She doesn't talk to people who weren't close to her that's why I couldn't even ask where we are heading and she's not even talking while we were walking. We reached the main building when I realized something then we stopped in front of the Dean's office.