The Cursed Night [ MICHAENG ]

Chapter 3

I listened to this cover while writing this chapter, please give it a try and support Forestella <3 - Hiba.

Enjoy the chapter!

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Mina parked her car in front of her father's mansion, biting her lower lips as she pushed down on her wound. She hadn't realized how much it stung since she left the prison, the anticipation to see Chaeyoung blocked it out. Their meeting was fruitless, she was still stuck on the puzzle. She headed upstairs, each step heavy with disappointment. Until her father's voice brought her to stop.

"Why didn't you answer your phone, sweetie?" Kitano approached her, cupping her face. "We were so worried about you." Mina smiled warmly at her father. No matter how awful the situation was, she always felt comfortable just hearing his soft voice.

"Where have you been?" Jimin took Mina's hand into his. As their eyes met, Mina furrowed her eyebrows. She didn't know why he would lie to the detective about the call. "Baby?" He caressed her cheek with his thumb before Mina pulled away. She didn't want to face him just yet. She hates facing people if she doesn't know what to say, she's always careful with her words. "I'm fine." She assured, faking a smile.

"Mina, I think you need to rest," Sooae joined Kitano's side. "But where have you been?" She added curiously. Mina sighed and walked to her room. "I visited the guy that stabbed me."

"What!?" They yelled in unison. "Are you crazy? What if he tried hurting you again?" Jimin raged. "You've lost your mind, Mina." The latter glared at her fiance as she entered the bedroom.

"Why, my daughter? Why did you go there?" Kitano asked softly, standing outside the bed frame. "Can we talk about it later? I'm tired." Mina said faintly. Just when she was about to close the bedroom door, Jimin set his foot between. "No, you and I will talk right now!"

"No, we will talk right now!" he insisted "I am just worried about you, Mina"

Mina pinched the bridge of her nose, she never heard that tone come from Jimin. She was already frustrated with his lies. "And I'm sleepy. So leave!" She pushed his foot out and closed the door in his face. Jimin turned around to face Kitano, who was worried about her well-being. He rubbed his face and grunted as he left the mansion.

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A few days passed...

Locking herself in her bedroom to be alone with her thoughts was the only thing Mina did until she received a call from Jeongyeon. It was finally time to press charges and sue Chaeyoung, but she still wanted to stand by her offer. She hasn't faced either Jimin or her father, she knows both would come with her and she was spotted outside her room. She needed to handle this alone.

"Welcome ma'am, please have a seat." Jeongyeon greeted her as she sat in front of him. Classy and elegant vibes radiated from Mina, her perfect posture and fierce eyes to the way she dressed. It could be quite intimidating at times, but it was her weapon. Everyone knows who Myoui Mina is. The woman comes from a family of power and money. They knew they had to respect her in every way. "Would you like anything to drink?"

"A cup of tea will be fine." Mina smiled. "So, the reason I'm here is to press chargers, right?" She leaned on the palm of her hands. "I didn't have to thank you for sending me the files."

Jeongyeon sheepish smiled as he typed on the laptop. "Actually, we have new footage." He turned the laptop to her. "Your neighbors recently came back from vacation. We contacted them and took this security camera footage."