THE NECKLACE: EXISTED

CHAPTER 1 ~ ALEXANDER JOON KIM

June 28, 2005

Seoul-Incheon International Airport

"..... ..... ..... .....". "Hey, mom. I am at the airport right now, getting the bag in. I will get into the aeroplane at any time.", Joon said. "Hi son. You're going to be good right? I miss you already."  the mom said. "I miss you too, mom. Mom, I have to go. I will call you back soon I reach there. Bye, mum. I love you.", he said. "I love you too. Please take care, Joon.", the mom said. The call ended.

"Welcome to Korea Airlines! To all the passengers, please be on your seat and put on your seatbelt. The plane will be departing in 5 minutes", a stewardess said.

It was their first time doing tour in United Kingdom. Every member looked very excited throughout the journey. For a while, Joon looked through out the window. He feels amazed to see the sky and a lot of fluffy clouds. He took out his polaroid instant camera and captured some pictures. The camera was his 12th birthday gift from his father. The camera was the precious gift that he swore to himself to always bring it wherever he goes. He looked at the fresh polaroid from the old camera and started reminiscing.

~10 years ago~

"Happy birthday, son" "Happy birthday, Joon" Mr Julius and Mrs Julius said. "Thanks mom, and dad!", Joon said. "Well, we have a little present for you, we hope you like it", Mr Julius said. "Come on, open the present!", Mrs Julius said. Joon tore the wrapper excitedly. "Wow! Mom and dad got me a camera? A polaroid camera? This brand is what I wanted for so long! Thank you mom, thank you dad!" Joon said excitedly. "We hope you can capture every beauty that ever exist with your own little hands, which the beauty is polished by the greatest skills of yours", Mr Julius said proudly.

~A few weeks later~

Shreeekkkkk.... boommm!

KNOCK KNOCK! KNOCK KNOCK! The Julius's house door was knocked hard. Mrs Julius was awaked by the sounds and quickly reached for the clock at the side table which showed the time 3 a.m. The knock at the door was harder at the time as she walks to the door. Her heart was racing as she felt something wrong has happened even she don't know what was going on. She was thinking perhaps her husband has forgotten the keys. 

As she nearly in front of the door, she can see lights scattered through the glasses of the door. As she opened the door, two police officers stand straight with a disappointing face. "Are you Mrs Julius?", one of the police officers asked. "Yes, I am. What's wrong? Why are you guys in front of my house?", Mrs Julius said. Her heart began to race more and she started to think something has happened by the looks of the police officers. "Hi Mrs Julius, we are the police officers from the Ulsan Station. I am sorry to tell you that your husband had passed away an hour ago from a car accident", the police officer said disappointedly. 

Mrs Julius couldn't believe it and started crying. "No! My husband couldn't be dead! You may have wrong information!", Mrs Julius said with tears. "I am sorry Mrs Julius, it is true. We hope you can come with us for the recognition process", the police said. Mrs Julius cried heavily that she felt that her life would ended. Her legs became weak and trembled that she fell as she cried.

"Mom. What is going on?", Joon asked while hugging her mother. He was awaked by the sounds of her mother crying. "Why are the polices at our house?", Joon asked again. "Joon.... dad is gonee..." Mrs Julius said with heavy tears.

On the plane, time passed quickly. The other members were sleeping. Joon couldn't sleep. He searched for his comic in his bag and started to read it. He really loves anime comics especially One Piece. "Excuse me, sir, do you want some drinks or food?" a stewardess asked. "Sure. I would have an ice coffee and black bean noodles, please? Joon said." Here. Enjoy your food!" the stewardess said. Kim Joon ate hungrily as he has not eaten since departing.