The Spectre

Chapter Thirty Five : Family Matters

"Are you sure about this?" GD asked me as soon as I'm out of the house. My mom and aunt already left a few minutes ago and I had to wait for them to leave so I can go out.

I creased my eyebrows as I stare at him and smile. "Of course I'm sure. Don't be so worrisome, GD." I told him and let out a faint laugh.

"It's just.. I haven't seen them for a long time.. I couldn't.." GD swallowed hard and gazed downward.

I took hold of his left hand. "I'm sure your mom and Jinn will feel a little better once they know what really happened." I assure him. "And besides, I'm here. I won't leave you." I gave him a half smile. I don't want to leave him. Not now, not ever. GD nodded his head and we started walking. He guided me to where I'm supposed to go or what to ride. I texted Jinn last night and she gave me their address, it's outside Brentville and I don't know how to get there. Good thing GD's with me to show me the way.

It took us an hour to reach San Jose Village, that's where his mom and sister moved after he died. The houses are a bit simple compared to Brentville but still decent. The subdivision itself even looked peaceful. We walked a few streets until I found the house number Jinn gave me. It's a duplex house painted in white with no front gates. Other than that, there's nothing. Not even a single plant or flower. Just, nothing.

I started to walk towards the door when GD grabbed me by the hand and I turned to face him. He seems hesitant to go in but I gave him a look that tells him not to worry. I held his hand tightly and continued walking. I pressed the doorbell as soon as we reached the front steps. Jinn opened the door a few seconds after and let me in. Well, 'us' technically, since I'm with her older brother, only she just can't see him.

"I was worried you'd get lost." Jinn told me as she leads me towards the dinner table where her mom is seated. Mrs. Kwon stood up and gather me in a warm hug. GD told me she's in her mid-forties but she looks a little older, maybe it's because of stress. I can see it in her face that she's a beautiful woman but right now she looked fatigued.

"Good morning, ma'am." I greeted her.

Mrs. Kwon nodded and gestured for me to sit down, she and Jinn sat in front of me. I felt a little awkward, it's as if they're going to interrogate me. If it weren't for their smiles I would've actually thought I am being under investigation. They just stared at me probably waiting for what I am supposed to say.

I cleared my throat and sat upright. I looked at Jinn, I know she has an idea why I'm here. She nodded her head as if saying go on and talk. And so I did. "I.. came here.. to tell you about.." Oh God I'm not good at this..

"About what dear?" Mrs. Kwon's voice sounded calm. Her eyes looks at me tiringly, like she wants to take a rest.

I better get this over with. I breathed out heavily. "I'm here to tell you about GD." I blurted out.

There wasn't a single sign of shock in Mrs. Kwon's face. She just gave me a smile and stared at me for awhile. Then she speaks. "What about him?"

"I.. Uhm.." I don't know where to start. I'm gripping the hem of my shirt and I felt my throat went suddenly dry. What if she doesn't believe me? What if she'll think I'm crazy? Jinn must've noticed my fidgeting.

"Tell us, Arya. Have you talked to oppa?" She looked at me desperately. The welcoming smile on Mrs. Kwon's face slowly disappeared and she went stiff all over.

"What are you talking about, Jinn?" She asked her daughter with a side ways glance.

"Eomma, she can talk to Jiyong oppa. She can see him."