Smoke and Mirrors | Jumin Han (ON HOLD/CANCELED)

Chapter 3

"Min?" I heard a familiar voice speak up.

I quickly lifted my head and found myself in a couch. I quickly got up and looked around, I was in a big black and grey room. I was surprised to spot a woman in the corner of the room.

"Moro?" I asked as I approached the woman.

"Oh good, you're finally back. I have important matters to speak with you about."

Moro was one of my only true friends, sure I knew many people but I never truly felt happiness from their presence, nor did they seem to enjoy my company. As for Moro, she always listened to me and she kept me company, even if she wasn't real.

Moro was a xiezhi. A xiezhi is a Korean Spirit that keeps all of South Korea from complete destruction.

"What is it?" I sat by the woman.

"Well you have to promise to believe me."

I nodded, answering her request.

"I'm going to die. Even xiezhi don't live forever."

"Moro, you do know your a figment of my imagination right?" I asked.

"But that's just it. I'm real. And soon Korea will fall into a fast downward plunge."

"Look Moro I live talking to you  but your kinda acting strange."

"Fine, I'll send you back to your life but I will prove to you. I'll prove the downfall and I'm going o need you to stay clam when I do. It's only a matter of time." Moro spoke and snapped her fingers when she finished. And with that I got back.

Bang!

I felt a sharpe pair against my nose. I quickly grabbed it and yelped.

My phone was buzzing really loud on the desk so I slid it open and it stopped.

4:15.

That should be enough time to get home and change before the meeting. After standing I grabbed my jacket from off the chair and put it on, placing my phone back in its place of honor.

Once I was out of my office I closed the door and turned back. There was a dark figure in front of Mr. Han's office the figure turns to me and I almost choked. Was that Moro's sign, no she's not real idiot even so why would she send someone.

It took a second for my eyes to adjust but I realized it was him.

"Oh hello sir, your up early." I spoke.

"I could say the same for you Miss.Kyong."

" I finished the official report for later. So I will see you at the meeting then sir."

"Good, I'm sure it's great."

I quickly blushed, didn't Jaehee say he was a jerk, I then quickly turned towards the elevator room and began walking.

I clicked the familiar gold down button and waited. Let's say Moro was going to die. I thought, then wouldn't the balance of destruction be destroyed and the world would fall into complete chaos.

Once the elevator arrived and I quickly got back to the ground level I turned on my flashlight. As I stumbled around the lobby of the offices I managed to trip and face plant.

I quickly took off my heels and got up, "I'm so not in the mood" I said to the pumps and gripped them tight.

I managed to get out of the building without falling again and began down the street.
Everything was practically closed except for a few bars, it was tempting but I had to get home quick, shower dress and make it back to work before the meeting.  As I was walking a man was limping in the opposite direction as me, he seemed drunk so I payed it now matter when she ran into me. He grabbed my coat as support to hold him up. He apologized and got back in his way.