Episode 1
The moonlight was brightening the way, you were looking through the window, folding your arms. Wind was breezing cold. You already had a tip top argument with your parents among to go to South Korea. well, that was not an argument but you know your this decision hurt them a lot.
there came a sudden knock on door
it's your mom
"Jin?" you were dumbfounded.
she patted your shoulder
you peeked to your left to see who's it
" dear, come and have dinner. you haven't ate anything since morning."
"I don't want to."
" honey I know you want to do something on your own but - "
" but my dream isn't 'right'? hm?"
"that is not end of the world. there's much more to do than the sucked up singing!"
" dreams come with no reason, umma!"
" I can't! come and have dinner or you'll get nothing to eat."
"fine." 😒
you were zip locked at the table.
your mom broke the silence
"Mat, have you...hovered over the final decision?" she was totally concerned
Matthew (your dad, yes. he's Aussie and your mom's Korean) In a fit of anger, forcefully placed the fork onto the plate, his intentions of uttering something evident. Both you and your mother exchanged anxious glances, aware of the tension hanging in the air.
"I already let the decision out. I would never permit any clueless and foolish things in my house! there are many other ways but you can only see THIS?"
you banged the fork on table too, you were getting furious right now
" pa, this is not stupidity, it's my dream!"
"dream of something good, then."
" Is dreaming a sin to you?"
"no. not at all. but ask yourself! do you want to suffer for your life?? you know what happens out there! Or is it needed to remind you what happened to your brother, back then?! look, I have already lost my one child I don't wanna lose another!"
you and your mom were up to tears.
"didn't you say to follow dreams?"
"I also mentioned to choose right for yourself. didn't I?"
"pa --"
"that's all. no more argument"
"pa please..." you came with tears "let me do this. this is my only dream. It means a lot to me."
"if this...means a lot to you, then fine."
both got shocked
"you can do whatever you want but never step back into this house."
you felt as if you were buried alive.
"Matt, please --"
"don't make me say another word Sana!"
"fine." you agreed
you ran upstairs and locked the door.
"Jin-ah! Ryu Jin-ahhh!" your mom went numb, not knowing what to do.
you were crying and packing everything. your mom was banging doors
"Jin-ah open up! open the door I said!"
you unwillingly opened the door. your mom hugged you as if you were about to suicide.
"dear!"
"I'm ok, mom."
she saw the luggage behind you.
"wha--"
" I am leaving."
" have you gone nuts?!"
"there's no other chance. I am Sorry"
" this is not right way, with a right time."
"what else way you left for me?"
she went quiet.
"I know this would hurt but, for now this is what I know what to do!"
"you'll leave us behind?"
" no...I'm not leaving. I swear your daughter will come back." you comforted her.
"when?" she had a dim smile on face "there's no way back, Ryu Jin-ah."
" but let me give a try?"
" nothing fears me, but thoughts that you'll end up like Zach..."
"that was their medical condition ma! not K-pop!"
" I can understand. but who'll make your dad understand that?!"
"he will get to know by time. I just need your prayers to get a start. I know when the situation will cool down, he'll be okay." you faked the smile knowing how hard it is being a K-pop idol
"my prayers are with you." she hugged and kissed your forehead
"I will leave by 11:00 pm. tonight. please don't let dad shoot their BP. and serve them medicine on time and please please take care of yourself too."
"have you even planned and arranged the stay? who'll be there by your side?"
"I have done everything umma. don't worry." you lied. you didn't know where you will go. you even. never travelled alone in plane?!
but all you wanted her to be tension free
Your pov
is it all right? is this the right step? obviously not. but I have no other chance. huh...I have to do it.
you straightened your chest in confidence and moved to look forward for your better life.