Evening Yul's Café. Arizona and Areum were working in silence. Yes. A very uncomfortable one at that. Areum wasn't talking, smiling or even looking at him, and he felt bothered. Why? When she even got here, she barely greeted him. Has he done something wrong? He couldn't bear this attitude anymore, so he asked, "Areum. Can I ask you something?" Areum didn't look at him, she only hummed. Arizona sighed, "Are you mad at me? Did I do anything wrong?" Areum looked at him, her green eyes narrowed dryly, "What makes you think so?" "I don't know. Are you okay though? You usually aren't like this. " Areum nodded," I'm good. Thanks for noticing me this time around. " The way she said it, made Arizona realize something had happened. He nodded and they continued to work. " Should we go out later this evening?"He asked suddenly, making her stare at him in surprise. He's never asked her out. Arizona felt his cheeks flame in embarrassment. She's looking at him like he
It wasn't good at all when Arizona got home. Because immediately he stepped into the living room, the sight that greeted him made his anger increase. Susan sat there, a man roaming his hands all over her as she giggled. Arizona clenched his jaws. 'Do not let your emotions rule over your mind ' he's always chanted in his mind anytime he sees things like this. As he made to walk away, he heard his mother call, "Arizona! You're home." Of course he didn't pay her attention. She smiled at him, "Why are you so late? Anyways. I decided to surprise you by coming home. Did you miss me?" "he sure did." Her newest lover smiled. Arizona felt angrier, "Did you bring him home so that you could mock me?" Susan chuckled, "No. I brought him home to relax. It's Melody's death anniversary soon." Arizona gaped at her. How can she say that so carefreely!? "Now you want to mourn her? When you killed her!?" Susan frowned, "She died herself, Arizona!" "No
Arizona was alone in his room, reading his robotics book when he heard the doorbell ring. He checked the time, wondering if Luella decided not to take her extra culinary classes anymore since she's here. She's the only one he's expecting. He decided not to go to school today, knowing he wouldn't be able to face Areum after what he'd done the previous day and he won't be able to avoid her beautiful eyes either. So he preferred to stay at home and miss her while moping in guilt. Arizona walked downstairs, running his long fingers through his already dishevelled hair. He reached the door and flung it open, expecting no one but Ella, but then... Her beautiful smile that never fails to make his heart beat weirdly came into view, her green eyes sparkling at him, "Hi!" Arizona blinked, "Hi... Hi." He stammered. To be honest, she's the last person he'd expected to be here. Areum smiled in admiration. He looks so much different.. First of all, he's not using his glasses.
Areum ignored the whining from Riel. "Can you just consider Kanye and leave that... Nerd!?" Areum eyed her, "I am not interested in Kanye and he isn't in me either! Stop all these Riel!" Riel said, "You're letting this guy come between us, Areum" Areum rolled her eyes, standing up from the bed and picking her bag, "No! You're letting him come between us. Because i don't see the problem in making friends..." Riel cocked a brow, "You're my best friend, Areum. I can tell, you like him. But he's not the best for you. I mean... He's... He's just so..." Areum raised her hand to stop Riel from completing that, "You say you are my best friend, Riel. But it's a lie. Because if you truly are, you wouldn't act like this towards me just because of Arizona. And what if he's not the best for me? It's me,not you! So leave me alone!" To be honest, she's really mad at Riel. How could she? Riel scoffed, "What are you trying to say, Areum?" Areum
Crystal Academy Literature class. Arizona sat beside Areum, his b right blue eyes trailing the students that were receiving their project marks. Some were happy while others were scowling in annoyance. "Team Kapi..Kapicron..Ka...what is this?" Mr Oliver glared at the two boys that approached him. "It's Team Capricorn." The taller one said. "Now, I see why you failed! Is this the spelling of Capricorn!" Mr Oliver snapped. The boys lowered their heads and the classmates laughed. Mr Oliver gave their book to them. On it, was a big F. They grumbled, walking back to their seats. "Team Untouchables..." He sighed. They walked up to him... "Team Variella... Ok, where did you all get these names!" He said in frustration making the students giggle. Valerie, Larissa and Luella walked up to collect their book. They had a B. Happily, they skipped to their seats. On her way, Luella looked over at Arizona, who immediately looked away, obviously avoiding her.
The car came to a stop and Areum glanced out the window, inspecting the environment. There is no single human here, excluding them. But nevertheless, she's never seen such a beautiful place. It's a green forest. The trees were tall and the floor was covered with soft green grasses. Birds chirped melodiously, while butterflies flapped around, perching on the beautiful and bright flowers. Far ahead, she could hear rushes of water. She alighted the car and turned to Arizona, "Wow! It's lovely here!" "You think so?" He smiled, walking to her side, "Yes!"She shrieked happily. Arizona smiled," Come on. " Areum walked after him, looking around. Her eyes caught a squirrel racing up a tree. She grinned. She's always appreciated nature, so she loved this. As they walked further into the beautiful forest, the sounds of rushing water became even louder. They walked silently and she admired the beauty around her. Her admiration was interrupted by sounds
Love or pityKanye alighted the car, and so did his company. The building before them was an exclusive one, obviously owned by a wealthy person. "So. How did your date go?" Kayne asked, walking to his companion's side of the car and they both began to walk towards the mansion, "Why don't you ask her? Besides, it wasn't a date." The guy replied, his soft voice, low. Kanye said, "She wouldn't pick up her calls. And I've been too busy to check on her. So tell me. What happened? Did you kiss?" Kayne asked jestingly. He clenched his jaws but didn't reply. Kanye groaned, "Come on dude..." He snapped,"You're bothering me, Kanye! Just stop pestering me! It went fine and perfect! "Kayne blinked in surprise, not expecting that. Something's wrong. He only yells when he's angry and his questions couldn't have angered him. He swiped his ID card across the identification machine and the door beeped and slid open. He walked in and Kanye walked after him. The interior of t
_Monday Crystal Academy Music Class._ “Leave me alone, Kanye. "Areum grumbled. Ever since she entered music class, he's been pestering her. Kanye rolled his eyes," Whatever. Anyways, I didn't see your crush today. Didn't he come? " "How would I know?" Areum rolled her eyes, trying to be nonchalant. But she was actually worried. 'Is he okay? You're not supposed to worry, Areum! No, he's still my friend. ' Kanye pursed his red lips, "You should have hit on me, beautiful. I wouldn't have rejected you." He said jokingly. Areum ignored him. He patted her head, "It's okay. Rejection helps you move on, darling." Areum placed her head on her table, "I don't see myself moving on anytime soon." Kanye chuckled and that was when Mr Blooms, the teacher, entered the class. They all sat properly. "Good morning class." "Good morning. " " I hope you are all preparing for your auditions. It's by Thursday."" Yes sir! " " Good. Let's start today's cl
"I think I'll just go to the bank tomorrow, Daddy," Areum smiled at her father, brushing his now grey hair off his forehead. The urgency of his operation weighed heavily on her mind; losing him would be the worst thing imaginable. James Kyung held her hand, squeezing it fondly. Tears glistened in his eyes as he spoke, "I'm sorry, Areum."She shook her head, tightening her grip on his hand. "No, Dad. It's not your fault. Please.""It is. I was so consumed by work that I neglected myself, turning to alcohol as a crutch. Now, I've put you in a difficult position when you should be living freely. I'm so sorry, Areum.""Please, Daddy. It's okay," she sighed, hoping to deflect his self-blame. "It will be over soon, I promise. I'll secure a loan, and we'll pay it back after the successful operation. Just stay strong for me, please," she urged, to which her father nodded."I won't let you down, Areum. Not this time," he vowed.Areum offered him a faint smile, reassured by his determination. T
Areum could hear screams as she walked down the halls. It was a guy and a girl obviously and the guy's voice sounded so familiar that it made her heart skip. But then she concluded it was the terrible conversation with Mr George that's affecting her. It didn't go well for real.The further she walked, the louder the voices got. "You're annoying me! I want to sleep!" She heard the guy's voice. She frowned now. That sounds like... Arizona. 'Is it him? 'She could never mistake his voice for anyone else's." Why?! It's not like you want to use female accessories! " The girl screamed and that was when Areum reached them. Surely it was Arizona. She didn't see his face but the back view was enough to convince her. He barked at the pretty girl before him, "I have a girlfriend okay? And its hers."Her heart fell. Did he just say he has a girlfriend? Areum watched as he pulled something off the girl's hair. He turned to Areum, causing her to freeze.Immediately Arizona saw her, his ey
After Areum pulled herself together, she walked up to her father, "Daddy." "Areum... Did you see the doctor... What did he say..." Areum sat with a frustrated sigh, "It's too much, daddy. We can't right now. We can't." She looked like she was about to cry again. James sighed. The two drowned in the uncomfortable silence, lost in thoughts. Suddenly, James asked "Darling, there's a solution and I want to know if you'll be willing to..." "... Why not?!" Areum cut in. She's willing to do anything for her father. James nodded, "You'll have to go to his house." Areum raised a brow, "His? Who?" "George Black." Areum looked genuinely confused, "Who is George Black?" James frowned at her, realising Arizona hasn't told her everything. James sighed, "He's someone I used to know. He's behind all of these." Areum stared at her father in confusion. George Black is the one behind all of these? Then how about Arizona and Kanye... "Here. " Areum heard her father say, giving her
Arizona flew up from his seat in alarm, screaming into the phone, "Hospital?!" Kanye frowned, "Hospital?" "What happened to her? Why is she in the hospital?!" Arizona rushed out, his heart pounding at the possibilities. Did she hurt herself? Did she try to... His heart shook. Immediately, he asked, "Which hospital?" "GoldBlue General. Are you going over?" "Immediately." Arizona said, rushing up the stairs of the mansion. Kanye rushed after him, worried also. They entered Arizona's room and he began to search through his wardrobe. "What happened to her?" Kanye asked him. "I don't even know." Arizona murmured, his voice trembling. He wore a shirt and jeans as fast as lightening. Picking his phone, he dashed out of the room. Kanye went after him, down to the garage. Arizona unlocked his car and was about to rush in when Kanye grabbed his arm. "Before you go,you need to keep something in mind. She might push you away." Arizona's heart fell, "I know that. But I st
Luella poked her head in to the living room and scanned around. The television was on but mute, leaving the house silent and gloomy. Arizona sat on the floor, his head casted down. She walked to him, squatting before him, "Arizona? Are you okay? What happened to you?" Arizona didn't reply but his shoulders trembled, making Ella frown, "Arizona. Please tell me. Then I can know what to do. I saw you with Areum earlier and..." "... She's gone." He whispered. He looked up to see a surprised looking Luella, "Gone? Where to?" Arizona closed his eyes and threw his head back, chuckling like a crazy person, "She left me. She's gone like...gone!" He barked at Luella, who flinched. "Oh my! I knew she was bad news immediately you started hanging out with her. Is that why you've been moody these days? What happened between you two?" The way Luella asked, her voice and facial expression would clear her off any suspicion. Her act was so perfect like she knows absolutely nothing about
"I need to talk to you real quick." Kanye said, walking up the Arizona who had just left the gent and was returning to the hall. With his usual plain face, he asked, "What?" "Dad needs us to..." "I'm not interested." Arizona growled at his brother. How can he talk about their father now? It's annoying. "Come on Arizona! It's important!" Kanye snapped making Arizona roll his eyes. Before he could say anything else, he heard footsteps. Looking up, to his surprise, he saw Areum... . . . Areum's eyes widened when she saw the two of them. Her throat became dry as she looked down, hating to see them right now. "Excuse me." Areum murmured with the intention passing between them and going her way but she should have known better. Someone stopped her by grabbing her arm. The touch was electrifying but she was so sure it's the anger working. "Let go, Arizona." She spoke with a low voice, trying to hide the pain. "Areum... Please, listen to me... " Areum rolled her eyes,
Graduation Day. The sun poured through the tall windows of the graduation hall, casting long shadows across the rows of empty chairs. The air was filled with a buzzing anticipation as the graduates and their families filed in, finding their seats and chatting excitedly. The stage was bathed in a warm, golden light, ready to welcome the next generation of graduates. As the ceremony commenced, the air grew hushed with anticipation. The performances began , each class getting reading for their own presentation. Mr Blooms and his students were getting prepared to go on stage and sing their hearts out for the guests. He looked around frantically, "Okay! Areum is here! Dallas too... Indie.... Where the heck is Kanye?!" Indie looked at Areum, who looked away immediately. Indie found that weird but she replied Mr Blooms, "I'm sorry! I'll call him now." and she excused herself. Areum also left the waiting room. She went to the restroom to co
"Good evening, Young master Black." The beefy bodyguards bowed as Arizona stormed into his father's office. He didn't acknowledge them which was unusual. They stared at each other and shrugged. Entering the office, Arizona met his father and brother, discussing. George smiled immediately he saw Arizona, "Son! I was just about to call you. Cornard Bills is proposing a contract and I'd like you to handle it while Kanye works on Gold Blue's project. What do you think?" Arizona clenched his fist, "I'm not interested." Kanye raised a brow, "What? It's a big contract, stupid." He teased a bit but that didn't change Arizona's hard countenance. Arizona scoffed, facing his father, "Are you satisfied now?" George Black narrowed his gaze,wondering what his son was so mad about. He's never been this angry at him. "What do you mean? " Kanye asked, now confused. "Because you couldn't let go of the past, I've lost literally everything! What I thought
Arizona stands there, frozen in place, his own emotions swirling inside him. He doesn't want to leave, but he knows he has to respect her wishes. Slowly, he steps back, his eyes never leaving hers. He can see the hurt and anger in her eyes, and it breaks his heart. He steps through the door, closing it behind him. Arizona leans against the door immediately, sliding to the floor, his head in his hands. He can hear Areum crying on the other side, and it feels like his heart is being torn in two. He wants to help her, to make things right, but he knows she needs space. And so he sat there, listening to the sound of her grief, feeling powerless to do anything to make it better. His head throbbed with a headache, the pain only adding to his distress. He felt sadness and regret. But he needed to give Areum space. She's too angry and sad to listen to him now. Maybe he should let her calm down... . . . There Areum sat, against the door