Serendipity | Xiumin, Kim Minseok

Chapter 2 - Hardships

I woke up next morning , took a shower and decided that I should go to college. I have to admit it that the red light district is pretty calm on mornings. I went to the living room to see it empty ; I guess Yonguk went somewhere again... I decided I should grab coffee on my way to school. I go by bus , after a few stops Seulgi my bestfriend hops in , this is kind of how we met when we were younger( in secondary school ) . We were always on the same bus and one day she sat next to me as they were no more empty seats. From there she started to talk to me. She is a nice girl , she has barely problems in life. She has a nice boyfriend , a bunch of friends , most of mine are what we call the school friends , from 8 am to 6 pm ( depends on courses) . She is beautiful... what I haven't got to be simple . She saw me and gave me a huge bright smile.

' Sora, Where were you ? I tried to contact you last night but you didn't answer any of my calls or texts! You always make me worry ', she pouted

'Sorry , I had one of those moments again I guess. I hate staying in the appartement'

'But it is for your security , I know your environment but please try to not run away! You didn't at least meet any weird guys'

I thought about that and remember what was his name again , this guy with the black mask and cap.

'No don't worry , I just calmed myself and went back home! ' I lied to her because if I start telling her I met this guy she will go crazy... And it's not a good idea ...

' Sora lately you seem absent-minded again if you have anything to share to me or you need support , I'm always here. I know you have your own purpose to not share everything to me.'

That why I like this girl , she gives me space but at the same time comfort. She is the mom I never had.

The bus arrived at the campus. I went to the nearest coffee shop across the street. I bought a caramel macchiato and Seulgi a Vanilla Frapuccino. Then we headed back to the campus , we had our courses but I mostly daydreamed about last night .Then as the last bell rang , I bid goodbye to Seulgi as I had my part time job. She told me to be careful. Really this girl , she is unique.
As I went to the compagny , I started to ask myself questions about this guy... really I deeply wanted to meet him again eventhough there's slight chances as I never really visit Gangnam that often...
The compagny I posted for was a crêpe compagny so it means I will work in a truck and serve those delicious crêpes that I always crave for but I have to save money , I only let myself buy coffee as this morning once in a while . I go in the main office and my chief explain all the rules and fonctionning of the job. I have to wear an uniform , be polite and always keep my smile on. I luckily have my driving liscence which gave me this job as I have to drive the truck to the given destination. For my first week there'll be someone to guide me then I have to become independent. My co-worker was a nice boy ,student in an other university of Seoul . He presented himself,

' Hello there, my name is Kim Hyunseok , nice to meet you. I hope we'll work great as a team.'

' Thank you , my name is Sung Sora . Thank you for teaching me'

The first days went really well , Hyunseok was nice and patient, as the week went by,  I began to be more and more independent. I didn't know why but our truck stayed mostly in Gangman... I thought I would have a chance to meet this guy again but I guess not... Lately he has been a lot in my mind, he was so mysterious I wanted to get to know him but at the same time I told myself I should go back to my place , a dirty girl living in a crappy place. As of today I finished again work , bid goodbye to my co-worker and went back to this place.

My cousin came back after a week home , he was exhausted. A part of me always wanted to ask him what did he do , but the other one says he has his own life and reasons. Yes we are related and kind of close but he seemed a little bit of a stranger to me. He hides a lot of things about his job but he wants me to not go on the same path and do what he does.
He was here and he opened the door.

' Good evening Sora, did you have a nice day?'

'Yes oppa , my new job is quite cool , I hope you could rest more and stay more at home.'

'No I want you to have a good life , if you insists please repay me after you finish your studies. '

'It's unfair oppa , I know you want me to proove wrong to our family that we are capable to survive but don't you think we are dead to them , you were just 14 years old and I  6 years old when we met and started to sort out our life... I hate that you sacrified yourself for us' I started to cry

' I really wanted to have a normal life this is the least I can do, please trust me and my crappy job. This is a world where you shouldn't know something Sora.'

We continued to argue for quite a while but we stoped because it is unnecessary.
Yonguk decided to make us tea and we sat on his bed quietly , we sometimes fought because the two fo us , we are stressed. We were always close to be thrown out of the appartement or to not eat... Most of the money went into my education and my cousin's strip club. Working in such a dirty area doesn't garantee you survival , you meet gangs and stuff. That is why I always kept away from other, I just didn't want them to know who am I and were do I come from. I lie. I was thinking about that when Yonguk asked me

' Could you replace a stripper tonight , Jiji is sick and we have no other possibility to replace her ?

' I haven't done that for a while but for you I  will, but you know the conditions'

I hated doing that , it mean I will have weird guys wanting to have a private show , touching my boobs or even fuck me. I generally refuse to go that extent because I still didn't had that Boyfriend experience. I'm used to not be loved around me so I don't believe that someone could love me. Yes I sound desperate , but how can I find someone who understands all my hardships and such?
I so changed myself into revealing clothing , put on pads on my boobs and a string. All in Black lingerie of course. Many of you could ask me how did I learn this job , my answer is simple , on survival conditions I had to as we were mostly staying around this area.

I walked to the club and greeted all the professional strippers men and women. I was assigned to a pole bar and started my show. Please let it be a quick night , I want to escape from here. Please Sora stay focused, you do this from Yonguk and your survival...
I finished my show and freaking weird men throw me some bills , I picked up all of the up. As expected I did lots of money tonight. I went up to the backstage area to give the money to my cousin. He seemed occupied by a client. I guess I have to keep it and go back home. I looked on my phone, it was already 5 am . Shit !I have part time tomorow at 9  am , I have to get some rest. I went back to the appartement to find Yonguk making out with a random girl ,  I saw them but quickly went to my room. Calm down Sora You are used to this... I lie down on my bed , ignoring the commotion at the other side of the wall.
I hate moaning and such , why does humans have to do that , it is awful , disgusting. Anyways I guess tomorow well not really tomorow but today is going to be a long day..... ~

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So here's the second chapter , I hope you'll like it eventhough Minseok doesn't appear in this one but I prefer to set well the plot but don't worry He'll be back soon ~
I like writing such a mature fiction because sadly people fall in this environment to survive on daily basis.
Please vote and comment if any questions comes on your mind , I will gladly answer them.