Memory Escape

Part 5

-THE NEXT MORNING-

As I opened my eyes, my eyelids felt heavy. My throat was dry, it was screaming for any kind of liquid. I lazily rubbed my face, trying to snap back into reality, which required a few minutes. I was just staring at the celling, as memories from last night slowly creeped their way in my thoughts.

"I promise you, Nika. I'll protect you."

His words gave me strength. They gave me hope for the day. I almost felt unbreakable, powerful enough to stand up to my demons. He gave me a feeling of comfort, that I don't even remember feeling. It's funny to think how much influence someone can have on you. And not just someone...

"Park Jimin..." I said with a smile

My saviour.

My phone beeped on my night table, which woke me up from my thoughts.

"Hello?"

"Hey! I'm here. Are you done yet?"

"What? You're where?"

"Outside your house. It's 7:40.."

"WHAT?!"

-10 MINUTES LATER-

"Took you long enough."

"I have never ran that fast in my entire life!"

"Well, at least you're here."

"Yeah."

We hugged eachother as I came closer to him. I feel so protected in his arms. His arms around my fragile body is all I need. It's sad it only lasted for three seconds..

We arrived to school 5 minutes before the classes start, which gave me a feeling of relief.

We weren't late. Thank God.

He accompanied me to my first class, and then went his way. I entered, unsighted as always. Other students were happily talking to eachother, while I just sat on my table and stuffed my face into my backpack, trying to  ignore the two girls behind me.

"Heey, did you hear the news about Minchi?"

"Kwon Minchi? No! What happened?"

"Well, it's rumored tha-"

"What about Kwon Minchi? What's rumored?"

My breathing stopped for a second as I slowly lifted my head up. My eyes met Minchi, as she stood, cold faced, in front of our two tables, with her two minions behind her.

"Minchi unnie!" the first girl yelled, surprised.

"Oh-um nothing! Just.. people admire your clothes a lot!"

"Do they really?" she said

"Yes!"

Minchi, clearly angry, went closer to the girl and grabbed her by the hair.

"I think I deserve more respect coming out of your skanky mouth. Don't you think?"

The girl was obviously traumatized. You could see tears forming in her eyes, as she started shaking out of fear.

"Y-y-yes."

She stared at her for a few seconds, then forcefully shoved her head away and turned to me, crossing her arms.

"Hello, Nika."

"What do you want now?" I said

"I see someone stood up on the wrong side of the bed this morning."

"I asked you something."

"Tsk, tsk. You should learn to behave around your unnie, you know."

"You can only dream of me calling you that. You don't deserve it."

"Really?"

She came closer to me, and looked me in the eyes.

"Jimin saved you that day. But, don't think that it's over."

My blood started boiling, as my desire to punch her started to rise frantically. I couldn't help it anymore. I stood up, and stood proudly in front of her.

"Just try and hit me one more time Minchi. Try and hurt me again. I will tell everyone, everything."

She clearly became even more angry, and started to breathe deeply, while her pupils widened.

"What did you just say?"

"Are you deaf? I'll tell everyone abou-"

She quickly rose her arm and slapped me across my whole face, making my head turn around. In pain, I grabbed my cheek and turned to her once again.

"What? Are you embarassed? Are you ashamed of your little sister?!"

All the talking in the classroom, baceme silence. Everyone stopped what they were doing, and looked in our direction. I could almost feel all the eyes glued to me, but, that wouldn't stop me. I didn't care.

"Shut up." she said, gritting her teeth

"Are you scared that people won't find you interesting anymore because of your little poor sister?!"

"I SAID SHUT UP!" she screamed.

"For years, Minchi. I idolized you. For years! Ever since I was born, mom told me stories about you. She told me how I had a big sister, who looked exactly like me, called Minchi. And that she will come and save us from dad. Every night, I had dreams of meeting you. Children my age, had Superman and Wonder Woman as their heroes, and there I was, thinking of you like you were Jesus Christ! I had in my mind, that when I meet you, things will change. That you will save me from that hell I call home!"

I screamed at her with all my might. Every word I said, contained an enourmous amount of pain in it. I spoke from my soul, which was bleeding. My voice began cracking as I was unable to keep the tears from falling.

"And then, that day came. When I finally met my oh so precious sister! And what did I come to?!"

I looked her in the eye, as I was clenching my fists.

"Tell me! What did I come to?!"

She was just staring at me, not moving an inch. Her face was expressionless, blank.

"I came to a monster! A complete bit*h! You ruined my life! Ever since then, you blamed ME! You accused me of taking away your family, when all I wanted was for you to become mine! I f*cking thought of you as a God, and you just shove me away like I'm some piece of trash!"

Suddenly, I turned to all of my classmates.

"Yes people! Kwon Minchi and Kim Nika are sisters! Oh my gosh! Spread the word!"

I yelled and turned to her, once again.

"Keep in mind, that it doesn't matter how much you beat me. The blood you crave to see coming out of me is still your blood, Kim Hayeong."

I said, broken, and grabbed my backpack, storming out of the classroom.