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Flashback....

"Hello...anyone home?? I'm back!" Yushin shouted as excitement filled every word that came out of her mouth.When no one responded to her she slowly started to walk through the huge living room.

"Shin-ah! My daughter..You're back!" She heard a voice from behind her and she turned to look at the owner of the voice.Mr.Park was standing at the front door with so much adoration in his eyes.That look made Shin realise how much she missed home.Her adoptive father looked defeated and tired.Wrinkles forming on his forehead.

"Hi dad" she wanted to act unbothered but her own intentions telling her not to.So she went over to him and gave him a light hug which made his eyes water.

"Ohhh I missed my kids.Look at you.Such a beautiful and elegant lady.Why don't we sit and talk for a little bit Shin-ah?" Park asked as he guided her to the couch.

"Sure... but where's granny dad? How is she?" Yushin asked as curiosity clouded her mind.If she was sure about anything,it was that granny will come out right after she heard her voice.So it made Shin wonder where she would be because she knew old Park was not someone who travels a lot.

"She is having a relaxation time in her village"

Shin was disgusted to know that someone was eavesdropping to their talk the whole time so she looked over her shoulder to see who that was with a frown on her face.It was no one other than the witch herself.Park So Young,the woman who ruined her family.She felt anger rise in her body so she grabbed the side of the couch she was sitting.So the witch evesdrop too.

"Oh..but I thought there were no one from her family in that village? Like..how is she gonna find a place to stay? Did you guys check up on her? How long she's been gone? Is she alright?"

"Calm down young lady,she is fine.She knows how to take care of herself and FYI,it's been one year since she was gone." again the so called Mrs.Park stepped in as Shin shot her a fatal look.

"Really step-mom?"

"Mrs...It's Mrs.Park for you"

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Yushin lied on her bed as tears pricked her eyes.It has been three days since she came back.Everything had changed,there was no one to console her.Not Jimin,Not mom,Not granny.She had to stand on her own.No one was going to help her.She had to do something or she knew everything was already falling apart.Her family that accepted her as one of their own,her step brother,her beautiful and bright childhood spent with laughter and joy,her mom and dad who took care of her,who looked after her,the huge white colour house which was warm and comfortable  everyday,the garden they used to play....One witch came and destroyed all those bubbles and happiness.She had to find a way.She had to find a way to bring back the happiness and the comfort she found there.Suddenly she heard a knock on her door.

"Shin-ah it's me.Can we talk for a bit?" She heard a whisper almost inaudible.She slowly wiped her tears away as she walked towards the door,opening it slightly.

"Y-yeah dad.Come in" she held the door and watched as he entered the room,taking a seat on the chair by window.

"Thank you.I don't have much time daughter.I need your help.I know things.... things isn't good right now.It's chaos.I know.So I need your help to clean the mess I created"

She looked at him for a long moment with a blank expression on her face before she said,

"Why should I clean the mess you created?"

"Cuz..cuz I don't know how to do it.I have no one Shin-ah.Jiminie left me.Because of my own wrong doings.Then you left.Then my mother left me.I'm alone in this" Park sounded desparate.

"You should have think that when you started this mess years ago dad.You can't blame us for that" Shin sighed as she flopped on another chair.

"I'm sorry" He sounded weak.He was weak.Mentally and physically.Shin felt bad for him for a moment.

"I'm not the one you should seek apologise from.It's mom and Jimin"

"I know" Park mumbled.

"What can I do to help you?"

"She's searching for a manager.A loyal and a trustworthy one.So young-ssi I mean. I'm gonna recommend you and you should agree.Can you do that?"

"Why does she needs a manager to stay in the house? What kind of joke is that?" Shin laughed awkwardly as she tried to calm down her giddy heart,her gut feeling telling that something was wrong.she knew what he was asking.He wanted her to spy on So Young.

"She's a director in Daesun group now.So she said she needs one."

"A director? You can't be serious" she thought her adoptive father was messing with her.Daesun group was huge by that time and if anyone wanted to be a director,it required a lot of qualifications.They had rules and principles for their company's sake.Even a family member had to have a good education and a degree on the field.That woman was just a worker from office crew.Jimin's mom never involved in her husband's business even though she was a well educated and intelligent woman.

"I am"


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