episode_0079

“Yerin, huh? Yerin ah… !!”

“Please take a look at this poor mom and dad just once… ! Hmm!!”

“Ugh… … .”

It was difficult for me to come to my senses as I was already mentally and physically exhausted from the constant urging of my father and mother.

‘But you still have to come to your senses… !’

If you make a mistake here, the pace will shift towards Mom and Dad.

In response, I used my strength to push the two people away and said,

“… Stop.”

“Ughhh-!!”

“Yerin-!!”

“… My head hurts so I’m scratching.”

“Kkeuhuhuhuh… ! Huuu-!!”

“Yerin… !! I’d rather put dirt in my mom’s eyes… !”

“Okay, so be quiet!!”

“… Huh?”

“… Did you know?”

“… No, that’s not it. ha… .”

When I told them that I knew, my father and mother stopped crying so quickly that it gave me goosebumps.

As soon as I saw that, I felt my teeth tremble again and thought about whether I would properly settle the score today… .

“… … Ha, I’m tired today, so let’s talk next time.”

… I just held my forehead and shook my head.

“… … But.”

“If you make more of a fuss here, I’ll just call the police or the boss.”

“… … .”

Still, no one knew me better than my parents, as we lived together for 19 years.

My parents must have sensed the sincerity in my expression as they wiped away the tears from their eyes and nodded.

“… Okay, sorry. Ugh, dad and mom will go back.”

“Sigh… , You must be tired, I’m sorry for bothering you… . Instead, Yerin. Let’s keep in touch with Mom and Dad often, okay?”

“… … .”

When I finally didn’t answer, my father and mother sobbed, gathered up the photos they had brought with them, and left the room.

thud

“Ha… .”

I was finally able to breathe properly after my father and mother left.

These conversations with my dad and mom always take my breath away. And today it was even worse.

“Ah… .”

I have to wash and sleep… , I just didn’t have the energy to do that.

I got up from where I was dealing with my father and mother and hurriedly went to bed like a zombie.

however… .

“… … .”

As I was going to bed, something caught my eye under my feet.

It was one of my childhood photos that my dad brought me.

Because I was in such a hurry to pack it up and leave, I didn’t even see one and just left.

Sigh-.

I lifted it and saw a photo of me from my childhood for the first time in a long time.

“Exactly when was this taken… .”

In the photo, the baby, who seemed to have just celebrated his first birthday, and his father, who was much younger than he is now, were posing affectionately.

The baby was pretty and the dad was handsome.

Of course, me now too… , I was pretty when I was young, but… . There was one big difference between the child in the photo and me now.

Right now, I don’t know how to laugh… , The child in the photo is smiling brightly and happier than anyone else.

‘At this time, there was still a lot of blame for my father and mother.’

When I was reborn as Ha Ye-rin, I was more happy than anything about having parents.

then… , I loved my parents simply for being them.

Sreuk-.

I touched the child smiling brightly in his father’s arms in the photo with my thumb.

What a stupid kid.

I don’t even know what kind of people my parents are… , I can’t believe I’m smiling so comfortably without even knowing what’s going to happen in the future.

still… .

At this time, it was really… .

I was happy… , I loved you… .

chin.

Before I got too emotional, I placed the photo on the table.

Of course, it was turned upside down so you couldn’t see it.

dump.

And I immediately lay down on the bed.

I haven’t even washed it yet… , I didn’t even change my clothes, but I just wanted to fall asleep like this.

Even if I feel better… , Seo Yu-jin too… , Yu Seol-do… , a deep sleep that even my parents can’t remember… .

At that time, I desperately wanted it.

**

The next morning.

As soon as I woke up, I called Kang Hyeong-man and told him that my parents came to visit last night.

And Kang Hyeong-man… .

[…] Please wait there for a moment.]

He answered my phone in an angry voice and arrived at my hotel room with Sang-gu in less than 15 minutes.

As soon as he arrived, he looked at every inch of my body.

“… Didn’t those guys harm you?”

I smiled and answered Kang Hyeong-man’s concerns.

“My parents are not violent people.”

“That’s… , yes. Phew… , sorry. As soon as I answered the phone, I was so surprised… , you reacted a bit sensitively.”

As soon as Kang Hyeong-man confirmed that I was okay, his expression relaxed again and he asked me.

“But Yerin. Why are you saying this now? If you had called me yesterday, I would have come running right away.”

“… There are a lot of people around. I didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. After my father and mother returned, I was so tired that I fell asleep right away… . I’m sorry.”

“No… , it’s not for you to apologize. Sang-gu.”

Kang Hyeong-man shook his head and immediately gave an order to Sang-gu.

“Yes, brother.”

“Yerin, pack your bags.”

“Yes.”

I was embarrassed when Sang-gu carried my bag for me at Kang Hyeong-man’s command without asking or questioning me.

“… Ugh, what’s wrong with my luggage? Where are you going… ?”

“The location here has been exposed, so I need to move to a hotel.”

“Ah… .”

“Don’t worry too much. I don’t know how your parents found out this time, but don’t hide it completely this time. If that’s not enough… .”

Kang Hyeong-man spoke harsh words with his characteristic expressionless expression.

“Your parents may never allow you to come near them again.”

“… … .”

My parents won’t let me come near them again… .

I was curious about the method, but I didn’t ask.

Instead, I shook my head… .

“… No, that’s okay. Not that… .”

“Do you have something to ask me?”

“… yes. That’s what I heard from my dad and mom yesterday… , I heard that two people found jobs… , can you please confirm if that is true?”

“… … !”

Are mom and dad really working independently? , I asked to confirm the facts.

“… … .”

When Kang Hyeong-man heard that request from me, he looked as if he had been hit on the head with something.

When I saw that, I shook my head and said, “Oops.”

“Oh, no. If it’s a difficult request… .”

“… No.”

When I was taken aback, Kang Hyung-man also restored his expression to its original state and answered.

“… Let me take a look.”

“… Yes.”

However, Kang Hyeong-man, who said that, did not look very good, as if he had received an unwanted favor.

“Brother, Yerin packed all her luggage.”

“… Yes.”

“I will bring the car to the parking lot in front of the hotel’s main entrance. Come down slowly.”

Sang-gu said that and went downstairs first, packing his luggage.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Sang-gu went down and it felt awkward to be alone in the room.

It was strange. Even though Kang Hyungman is blunt and quiet, I never once felt awkward when I was with him.

“… Sang-gu didn’t pack all his luggage.”

At that time, only Kang Hyung broke the silence and opened his mouth.

His eyes landed on the photo I had turned over on the table.

Step by step.

“… Boss, that is.”

Before I could stop him, Kang Hyeong-man walked up to the table and held up the photo.

“… … .”

That photo of me as a child and my father as a young man.

After checking the contents of the photo, Kang Hyeong-man looked at the photo and was silent for a long time… .

“Phew… .”

He took a deep sigh and spoke to me.

“Yerin.”

“… Yes.”

“People are… , does not change easily. From an objective standpoint… , Yerin, your parents will definitely live like that for the rest of their lives.”

“… … .”

“If you leave it as is, it will probably suck your spine and make you suffer for the rest of your life.”

I just silently listened to what Kang Hyeong-man said calmly.

“I asked you earlier to find out if your parents really found a job.”

“… … Yes.”

Soon, Kang Hyeong-man turned his head towards me and spoke.

I lowered my head and tried not to meet his gaze.

“Are you thinking of going back to your parents?”

“… … !”

“Do you want to forgive your parents?”

“… … .”

When asked if I wanted to forgive my parents, I lowered my head even further.

Something was stirring inside me and I felt like I was going to cry.

“… I don’t know.”

“… … .”

“I am convinced that my parents will not change… , I know that it would be better to cut off ties with both of them for the rest of my life… . however… .”

“… … .”

“I know it all in my head… , why… .”

I want to abandon my parents.

I really want to throw it away in the trash can.

I want to put two people on a carrier and throw them somewhere like a ridge.

but… .

‘Because I’m indecisive… , Because I’m a fool… .’

Just take a step… , Memories of my not-so-distant parents come to mind.

“… sorry. I’m sorry for bothering you, boss.”

“… … .”

“… Because I was acting frustrated… , I’m sorry.”

I must look frustrated like this. I’m going to explode.

From Kang Hyeong-man’s perspective, he needs to quickly grow the company through me, but I won’t look good if I’m stagnating over trivial things.

Kang Hyeong-man continues to show me favor… , Instead of repaying the favor, I continue to cause trouble.

I’m so sorry about that… , I lowered my head, not daring to meet his eyes.

and… .

Tuk.

“… What are you sorry about?”

“… … !”

It’s a bit clunky over my head, but… , I felt the warm hand of Kang Hyeong-man.

When I raised my head in surprise… .

“Are you really sorry for not abandoning your parents sooner?”

“… … .”

Kang Hyeong-man was looking at me with indifferent but sincere eyes, as always.

“No matter how much I hate them, they are a family that I have lived with for 19 years. The parents who gave birth to you.”

“… … .”

“A person who abandons his or her parents like a devoted partner without any hesitation is not a human being, but a bastard.”

“… … .”

“Yerin, the worries and pain you are experiencing right now are completely natural. so… .”

Swoosh-, swoosh.

When Kang Hyungman stroked my head, it felt like he was applying ointment to my wounded heart.

“I’ll wait as long as I want. and… , I will respect whatever choice you make.”

“… … .”

The unconditional trust in Kang Hyeong-man’s eyes as he looks at me now… , His touch that heals my heart.

Lastly, one word from him that feels more reassuring than anything else… .

Grumble.

… In the end, the dam in my heart burst.

“Thank you… , thank you… , boss.”

“… … .”

“… Really… , Thank you, boss.”

“Won, there are a lot of things I am thankful for.”

How should I repay this debt? , I couldn’t feel it.

So, after shedding tears on the spot, I gathered myself together and went down with Kang Hyeong-man.

We moved our luggage to another hotel of a similar size to our current one and made our stay there.

And a few days later, Kang Hyeong-man contacted me again.

According to his research, it was true that his father and mother had found jobs.

**

“Yerin.”

“… … .”

“Yerin… !”

“… Ah yes. Teacher Jiwoo.”

Lee Ji-woo asked in a worried tone if he was worried when I kept making a blank expression.

“… are you okay? What happened?”

“… No, just.”

From the day I heard that my father and mother were finding jobs and working on their own, I have been lost in thought.

… I say I’m lost in thought, but honestly, I still don’t know exactly what I’m thinking.

I just spent some time blankly staring into space.

Lee Ji-woo must have misunderstood seeing me like this and asked me carefully.

“… Yerin, did you make any mistakes during filming last week?”

“… Yes?”

“Now in 30 minutes, Naaah episode 5 will air. Did you get a bad picture in the last photoshoot?”

“… Ah.”

To be honest, I didn’t really care.

Now that I think about it, the time is 9:30 PM. Episode 5 of NaaAh will air in 30 minutes.

‘… Seo Yu-jin.’

Only then did I feel like I woke up and became conscious.

Episode 5 of Naaah was an important episode in many ways.

should… , because it was an episode that may have affected Seo Yu-jin’s future idol career.

“… I didn’t make a mistake, but my younger brother… .”

“… Do you know my younger brother?”

“… Yes, I hope you get through it well.”

Sigh-.

I corrected my posture and focused on the monitor.

Episode 5 of Naaah has already finished editing and is only left to be broadcast.

‘… Still, Eugene belongs to SAV, so no way.’

I could only pray earnestly that the production team would extend a helping hand to Seo Yu-jin.