I'll never let you go~Chapter 10~ Ri

Just to let you know that above one is June and the bottom one is Ri

Kyung Mi’s POV

I was eager to go to the big old coop and hopefully there are chickens in there. Seriously, I love chicken! I’ve a pet chicken when I was 8 years old and its name is June. She’s a Chantecler breed, a rare breed of course. I took good care of it and I won’t let anybody hurt it, but unfortunately June died because of bird’s flu. Because of it, my mom won’t let me have another chicken as pet; scared that we might infected by the virus.

I walked into the coop carefully so that I won’t step anything sharp on the floor. The coop was even scarier in the inside than it’s outside and what’s worst was there are no chickens! I sigh in disappointed and ready to get back in the mansion.

As I was turning around to exit the building, suddenly I heard a loud thud from behind. I startled and turn back to where the sound came from. There was a sack full with grains fell onto the floor and luckily the sack was not torn. My heart was beating fast as I was really surprised to hear that sound. I walked towards the sack to pick it up and put it where it came from. As I was picking up the sack, I heard a loud flapping sound from above. At first I thought that it was only a pigeon that was flying by the coop, but then I heard a cluck sound above me. I was very delighted when I looked above and saw a very big, white rooster on the roof plank! Omo! It’s a white Leghorn chicken! I wonder where he came from since the coop was already abandoned.

“Here chicky! Here chicky chicky!” I called the chicken to come down from the roof plank. The chicken just stood there and looked into my eyes. I felt a bit strange that it just looked into my eyes without moving an inch. Suddenly the chicken spread its wings and flaps it hard. It then clucked and crowing out loud. I felt a bit scared because the chicken was still looking at me.

My hair bristle all of a sudden and that makes me more frightened to be in the coop. I turned to the exit and ready to walked back home, but the chicken got off from the plank and land right in front of me. I freeze at where I was, and gulped. I tried to get away from it but it was no use. The chicken steps to the front slowly; every time I step back. I had no choice but to stay in my position.

When the chicken reached at the front of my feet, again, my hair bristle and I felt a bit chill as it was like there’s a ghost right behind me. I turned to my back to look if there’s someone at my back, but nobody’s there. The chicken gave another loud crow and I looked back at it.

Its head tilt to right and back to the left slowly. This time, it didn’t look at me but looked at my back. Now I’m scared and curious about it! I slowly walked to the side; trying to escape from the chicken. The chicken was still at its position and I managed to get out from the coop before it realised I’ve escaped.

I let out a relief sigh and wipe my sweat at my forehead with my hand. I looked at my watch and...Omo! I’m late for dinner! Without wasting time, I ran back to the mansion. Hopefully they won’t get mad at me.

Hangeng’s POV:

Where on earth has she been? It’s almost dinner time and she’s not home yet. I’m so worried! If she’s not here in 10 minutes I’ll...

*Kreeek.Thump!*

Omo, that must be her. It sounds like she was in a rush.

“Welcome home Kyung Mi. Dinner will be served in five minutes” I greeted her.

Kyung Mi was panting and I can see her sweat running down from her forehead. Is she running from something?

“K-K-Kasahamnida Hangeng Oppa.” She said while she was breathing in and out fast. She was leaning on the door and then subsided to the floor. Seriously, what’s happening to her anyway?

“Umm...Kyung Mi? Are you alright?”

“N-N-Nae. Waeyo?”

“Anni. It’s just that you seem like running away from something.”

Kyung Mi eyes widen when I said that. She then tried to talked even she was huffing and puffing.

“Well, first I ran to get here because I was really late for dinner. Secondly, there’s a chicken suddenly try to attack me or something.”

I suddenly felt like there’s a lightning struck on me when she said chicken.

“You mean Ri?” I asked her with my eyebrow lifted.

“The white Leghorn rooster? That’s Ri?” She asked to get my assurance.

“Nae. Waeyo?”

“Nothing. A bit curious about it I guess.”

“ Arasso. Anyway, you should get going to the dining room now. It’s dinner time. We’ll talk about it later.”

“Nae Oppa. Kamsahamnida.”

I watched her going to the dining room until she entered the dining room. I wonder what she was doing in the coop anyway.

No One’s POV:

Kyung Mi entered the dining room and Sunny was there; waiting for her. She was standing beside a chair at the end of the table. She smiled at Kyung Mi sweetly at her and Kyung Mi smiled back. ‘Good thing that I manage to get in here in time. It’s really bad if I didn’t. I have to make a good impression as a new master here.’ She thought.

“Kyung Mi-ssi, you’re just in time.” Sunny said while she pulled the chair for Kyung Mi.

Kyung Mi just nod and she sit at the chair slowly so that Sunny can push the chair to sit.

“Kamsahamnida unnie.”

Sunny then took a white cloth on the table and flip it. She then puts it on Kyung Mi’s laps.

“Kamsahamnida.” She said again.

“Cheonmayo Kyung Mi-ssi.” Sunny replied.

The table was set but the foods were not there yet. Kyung Mi waited for the foods when suddenly she saw Daesung was holding a round silver plate with cover on it went into the dining room while spinning and humming a song. He then stopped at the middle of the table and made ‘walla’ sign at Kyung Mi. Kyung Mi giggled at him and clap her hand. Daesung bows and walked towards her.

“Dinner, is served.” He said while he puts it on the table. He then opens the cover and there’s a very delicious t-bone steak with black pepper sauce.

“Bon appetite.” He said again.

Kyung Mi almost drooled seeing the delicious T-bone steak. She set her prayers and ate the T-bone steak.

‘Omo! It’s delicious!’ she thought.

When she had done eating the T-bone steak, Daesung brought another dish; chicken salad! Kyung Mi was very delighted and she ate the chicken salad happily. Well, she really loves chicken though. Before Daesung brought the dessert to her, Hangeng came into the dining room and walked towards her.

“How’s the dinner Kyung Mi?” he asked.

“U-Umph it’s delicious!” Kyung Mi replied while she chewed her food. She then swallowed it slowly so that she won’t choke it. She wiped her mouth with a cloth and she faced herself towards Hangeng.

“So Kyung Mi, what brings you to the coop just this evening?” Hangeng asked her.

“Ummm....well, actually I thought that there’s chicken in there. So I went there to check it out but unfortunately there’s no chicken.”

“Ah, I see.”

“But in the end, I found Ri. It seems like wants to attack me or something.”

Hangeng let out a chuckle and he covered his mouth when he realised it.

“Who, Ri? Why did you say that? He never attacks people.” He said in disbelief.

“Yes he did. He suddenly stares at me and crowing and flew down from the plank and land right in front of me.”

“I guess he wants to get to know you.” Again, Hangeng let out another chuckle.

“Yah Oppa, I’m serious.” Kyung Mi said while she folds her arm and pouts.

“Fine then.” Hangeng said while he walked to Kyung Mi’s right side.

“Anyway, why’s there only Ri in that big old coop?” asked Kyung Mi while she turned herself to her right side.

“Umm...you see Kyung Mi. That big old coop actually was full with chickens. But it all died one by one until what were lefts was Ri itself.”

“Die? All of them? Why?” Kyung Mi asked as she was a little shocked when Hangeng told her that.

“I-I don’t know. Maybe they missed their owner so much I guess.” Hangeng replied hesitantly.

“Mwo? Why? Where is their owner had been?”

“Nobody knows. He’s been missing for about 3 years and never come back.” Hangeng replied with his voice a bit sank.

“Oh, arasso.”

Not long after that, Daesung came and brought a small tray with a bowl of chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup topping and sprinkles on it. He held the tray with his one hand and walked towards Kyung Mi when Hangeng pulled him slowly to the side.

“We need to talk.” Hangeng whispered to Daesung.

Daesung just nodded; understands what had Hangeng told him. Hangeng then walked out from the dining room and Daesung walked back towards Kyung Mi and gave the bowl of ice cream.

“Here’s your dessert Kyung Mi. Enjoy.” Daesung said while smiling ear to ear.

“Nae. Kamsahamnida Oppa.”

“So, how are the dishes anyway? Were it good?”

“Uhuh... They’re delicious! You’re a great cook Daesung Oppa! I really love it.”

“Kamsahamnida for liking it. I really appreciate it.” Daesung face turned crimson red when Kyung Mi praised him. He never gets a praised like that from a girl anyway.

Daesung was busy talking to Kyung Mi when he saw Hangeng was waving at him to distract him. When Daesung saw him, he made a sign to tell him to go out for a while.

“Umm... Kyung Mi. I think I should go now. Hangeng’s calling.” He said while pointing at Hangeng.

Kyung Mi looked at the door and looked back at Daesung. She then nodded and Daesung bowed at her.

Daesung left Kyung Mi alone at the dining room and went out to the hall; where Hangeng was waiting for him.

Daesung’s POV:

Hangeng hyung wants to talk with me and he seems very serious about it. I wonder what he is going to say. He was waiting for me near the stairs while leaning at the side of it. He then walks towards me when he saw me before I get near the stairs.

“Hyung, what is it?” I asked when he was right in front of me.

“Did Kyung Mi ask anything about our master?” he asked me with his voice in a slow tone and in a serious way.

“Anniyo. Waeyo?”

“Listen Daesung, don’t ever, ever tell her about master Lee Jinki. She mustn’t know about it. About who’s the owner who lived here before her, why he’s missing and most important is she mustn’t know that he’s been killed. Arachi?”

>Cont.<

I'll never let you go~Chapter 9~ 'The heaven's garden' ^^

No One’s POV:

Kyung Mi went through the hallway and she was curious about the rooms that Hangeng didn’t show to her. So she tried to open one of the rooms a bit nearer to her room. Unfortunately, it was lock. She tried to open the other one but it was locked too. Feeling disappointed, she continued her walked towards the stairs.

She went down and headed to the door when suddenly Sunny called her.

“Kyung Mi-ssi, where are you going?” she asked.

Kyung Mi turned around and looked at Sunny.

“I’m going out for a while unnie, just around this mansion.”

“Okay, but don’t be late. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m.” Sunny remind Kyung Mi.

“Nae. Bye unnie!” Kyung waved at Sunny and went out of the mansion.

She walked at the left side of the mansion where the garden was. When she was at the front of a gazebo, someone tap her shoulder and she let out a little yelp. She turned around and saw Leeteuk who was standing right in front of her.

“Aish, Leeteuk oppa. You scared me to death! Don’t you ever do that to me like that again.” Kyung Mi said while pouting.

Leeteuk laugh seeing that Kyung Mi startled like that. He folds his arms and smiled at her.

“Mianhae, I didn’t know that you’re going to startle like that. By the way, you shouldn’t yelp like that. It scares me too.” Leeteuk said while he took his hand spade from his jeans pocket. Then he walked towards the garden.

Kyung Mi raised her eyebrow and she folded her arms. She was left confounded, so she followed him to the garden. Leeteuk was fast so she had to have a quick step to catch him up.

“Oppa wait up!” she shouted to Leeteuk who was still walking.

Leeteuk stopped and turn around. Kyung Mi was running a little and Leeteuk giggled as he watched Kyung Mi running.

Kyung Mi pants when she reached at Leeteuk. Leeteuk was still giggled at Kyung Mi and it made Kyung Mi felt a bit annoyed with his giggles.

“What’s with the giggle?” asked Kyung Mi while she pouts.

Leeteuk holds his giggles with his hand and he shook his head as the sign of ‘nothing’.

“It’s funny that you were running trying to catch me up.” Leeteuk finally spoke as he had controlled himself from giggling.

“Anyway, why do you even bother yourself following me?” asked Leeteuk.

“Well, I wanna see the garden, that’s why I’m following you. Can you take me there?” Kyung Mi said while she was twiddling her fingers.

“Hmmmm... No.”

“Awh,...Please?”

“Ummm...No.” Leeteuk said while he tilts his head to the left side. It really makes Kyung Mi felt annoyed.

“Why not?”Kyung Mi said while she folds her arms.

“Because...I don’t want to, that’s why!” Leeteuk said while he giggles again at Kyung Mi.

Kyung Mi face turned red; feeling a bit mad at Leeteuk for fooling her around. She turned away from him and wanted to walk back to the mansion. But Leeteuk got her arm and he grasped her to stop.

“Yah Kyung Mi! Don’t be mad, I was just joking. Mianhae.” Leeteuk said in a bit panic.

Kyung Mi stopped and she was hiding her laugh; seeing that Leeteuk panicked as he thought that she was really mad at him. She turned around to face him while she pouts a little.

“So will you take me to the garden or not?”

“Aish, of course I will you silly! I was just joking for not gonna take you to the garden.”

“Yeah! Yippie!” Kyung Mi jumped for joy as she was happy that she will going to see the garden.

Leeteuk just shook his head in disbelief and he leads the way for her. They walked at the stone slabs pathways which lead them to the garden. Kyung Mi was very excited and she hopped all the way like a little girl; makes Leeteuk wants to laugh seeing that she was really that excited.

“Here we are Kyung Mi, the garden that you wanted to see.” Leeteuk said while he pointed at the garden to Kyung Mi.

Kyung Mi gasped, as much impressed when she saw the garden. The garden was full with animal topiaries and it also had a little maze topiary which was fun to play hide and seek there. It also had a lot of beautiful and colourful flowers such as roses, carnations, marigolds and even chrysanthemum.

“Umm... Leeteuk Oppa, did you do this all by yourself?” asked Kyung Mi curiously.

“Well... some of them.” Leeteuk said while he scratched his head back a little even though he didn’t felt an itch there.

“Huh? What do you mean some of them?”

“Umm... you see, before you moved in here, my brother Lee Sungmin worked here with me. He really loves gardening and he’s the one who turned this garden from a total wreck into a beautiful heaven. I only helped him planted the flowers. For a garden lover, it only took him for about 2 years to finish up this garden.”

“Oh, I see. What happen to him?”

“He quits the job last year, and went to London. He worked with another rich man there and asked me to look after this garden for him. He really loves this garden though.”

“Yeah...I can see that.”

They both went silence for a while. Kyung Mi faced to the garden and took a deep breath of the fresh air while she closed her eyes. She let the gentle breeze caressed her skin and let out her breath slowly.

“Kyung Mi, I think I should go now. There’s some topiary that I need to trim.” Leeteuk said as he realised that it’s almost late in the evening and he didn’t done his work yet.

“Nae, Kamsahamnida Oppa for showing me to this garden.” Kyung Mi said while she faced back to Leeteuk.

Leeteuk bowed a little and waved goodbye towards Kyung Mi. Kyung Mi waved him back and watched him went into the little maze topiary until he was disappeared into the maze. Kyung Mi looked at her watch; and she still has time to have a look around. She walked back to the gazebo and went to the front of the mansion.

The mansion’s front has a beautiful fountain which it has white roses and petunias surrounding the fountain. It has a frog sculpture which it squirts the water out from its mouth. The water seems fine, so Kyung Mi went to the fountain and sat beside it. She looked into the water and saw a few little and colourful guppies swimming in the water. She took out her hands and played with the water happily.

Kyung Mi’s POV:

Omo! I really have so much fun wandering around this mansion! I never thought that this mansion was really this beautiful not just it’s inside, but outside too!

No One’s POV:

As she was playing with the water, suddenly her eyes caught on an old coop at the right side of the mansion. It’s located near a tree and it looks like it has been abandoned for years. It seems a bit scary but Kyung Mi wanted to look inside the coop.

‘I wonder if they had chickens in that old coop.’ Thought Kyung Mi.

Without hesitating, she walked towards it and hoped that there are chickens in the coop.

>cont<

I'll never let you go~Chapter 8~ Kyung Mi, meet...

Kyung Mi’s POV:

“Annyeong haseyo, I’m Hangeng, the butler in this mansion.” The butler introduces himself while bowed at me.

I bowed back at him and smiled.

“Annyeong haseyo, I’m Kim...”

“Kim Kyung Mi. I know. We’ve all been expecting you to come. Anyway, welcome to your new mansion.” Hangeng interrupted as I was about to introduce myself.

Wow, everybody in the house seems to know me. Maybe they already know that I was going to move in today.

“Anyway, the others are waiting for you. Shall we?” Hangeng said while lending his hand for mine.

I lend my hand and he leads the way into the mansion. We entered the mansion and walk through the hall. My mouthed dropped as I was so amazed looking inside the mansion. It was very spacious and it has a beautiful chandelier hanging in the middle of the hall. The floor was shiny and I almost see myself in it. There’s a stairs that’s looks like one in a fairytale and there’s a big portrait that was covered with white sheet hanging on the wall. Wait... a big portrait that was covered with white sheet? Strange, why it was covered with white sheet?

Hangeng took me into the living room. Again, my mouthed dropped seeing the living room. There’s a fireplace with a chimney and there’s a tiger skin carpet in front of it. There’s also a big book shelve that was full with books and two comfy couches in front of the fireplace. There’s a candle holder on the fireplace and a big portrait... Wait, another portrait that was covered with a white sheet? Aigoo, what’s with the white sheet anyway?

“Miss Kim Kyung Mi.” Hangeng called to get my attention.

I turned my head from curiously staring at the covered portrait towards Hangeng.

“Yes?” I replied.

He then made a turn-around sign with his hand and I turned around as he instructed.

There are three people standing in front of the window; smiling at me. Omo, I didn’t realise they were standing over there. Maybe I was too busy looking around the living room without noticing them. How rude of me!

“Kim Kyung Mi, let me introduce to you the workers who work in this mansion” Hangeng said as we took a step towards them.

“Kim Kyung Mi, this is Lee Soon Kyu, the maid.” Hangeng said while showing me to the maid.

She was wearing a black maid uniform and she was wearing a pretty white headdress on her head. Wow, she almost looks like an anime character! She has a very sweet smile and she has a little dimple on her cheek when she smiled. She looks petite and vivacious.

“Annyeong haseyo Kim Kyung Mi-ssi. I’m Lee Soon Kyu, but you can call me sunny.” The maid said while bowed at me.

“Next to her is Kang Dae Sung, the cook.” Hangeng said while showing me to the next person.

He was wearing a white cook uniform and a white cook hat. But when I looked down, I almost burst my laugh as I saw him wearing a striking pink apron with pictures of hearts! Anyway, I almost can’t see his eyes especially when he smiles because he has a much slit eyes.

“ Annyeong haseyo Kim Kyung Mi! I’m Kang Dae Sung, and you can call me Daesung” The cook said while bowed at me. He then waved at me happily and he was smiling ear to ear. I giggled a little. Okay, seriously he is funny.

“Lastly, this is Park Jung Soo, the gardener.” Hangeng said while showing me the last person on the row.

He was wearing a blue t-shirt and a fade blue jean. He wears a straw hat and brown boots with one glove is at his jeans pocket. His hands were at his back and he was holding a hand spade. I guess he was gardening when I was on my way to the mansion.

“Annyeong haseyo Kim Kyung Mi. I’m Park Jung Soo, but you can call me Leeteuk.” He said while he took off his hat and bowed at me and smiled. Omo! He’s so cute when he’s smiling!

“Annyeong haseyo everyone, I’m Kim Kyung Mi, but just call me Kyung Mi instead. Please take care of me and I hope we have a great time living together.” I introduced myself after everyone had introduced themselves.

“Well then, since everyone had introduced their self, let...”

“Annyeong haseyo everyone! Did I miss anything?” suddenly Shin Dong said while he was running towards us from the living room’s door. Everyone stared at him and laughed. He then makes a ‘what’ expression.

“Yes you are Shin Dong. We’ve just introduced ourselves at Kyung Mi.” Hangeng said while he turned towards Shin Dong.

“Awh Man! But that’s okay. We’ve already introduced ourselves in the car. Anyway Kyung Mi-ssi, your luggage are at your room now.” Shin Dong said.

“Thank you Shin Dong oppa.” I thanked him for bringing my luggage to my room.

“Now, where was I? Oh yes, let’s take a tour in this mansion. Shall we Kim Kyung Mi?” Hangeng offered me.

I nodded and he showed me the way. I followed him at the back and I waved at the workers. The workers waved me back and I saw Daesung was jumping while waving at me. Gosh! He’s sure is funny.

Hangeng first brought me to the kitchen. I gasped when we entered the kitchen as it was so beautiful.

“Kim Kyung Mi, this is the kitchen where Daesung cook for us.” Hangeng said.

It has a limestone flooring throughout cherry cabinetry, six-burner Thermidor gas rage with grill, double oven and a pantry room that has a lot of spices and ingredients! And not to mention that it has a huge refrigerator. Wow! I think Daesung sure loves to cook in this kitchen.

Next, Hangeng brought me to the dining room that’s just beside the kitchen.

“Next is the dining room.”

It has a long, wooden dining table with a flower carved on its side. On the table, it has a cream table cloth with a little flower pattern and there’s a candle with a candle stand at the middle of the table. There’s a small chandelier and when I looked up, there was a painting of a sky on the ceiling. It’s really nice if we eat and enjoy our meal here.

Then Hangeng brought me to the basement. The basement was very spacious and it has a stoned wall. There’s even a laundry room at the basement. Then Hangeng brought me to a room in the basement. When he opened the door, my mouth dropped when I saw the room was full of old and expensive alcohol beverages! There’s champagne, rum, vodka, wine, beer and many more! It’s sure is a heaven for a drunkard but not for me. I’m still underage and my family don’t drink alcohols.

We went upstairs after we had a look at the basement. We walked through a long hallway and there were a lot of rooms and every side of the room has a knight suit of armour. Okay, it seems a bit scary if you walked alone at this hallway.

“On your right, this is the library.” Hangeng said while opened the door at the first room.

I went into the library and it was full with books; old ones. It maybe old, but it’s still in a good condition. I wanted to be in the library a bit longer, but then Hangeng called me. Maybe next time I’ll spend a bit longer in the library.

We went through the hall and he showed me the rooms one by one. There’s a gym, a dance room, a karaoke room and an art studio at the west wing. At the east wing, there’s a room for ironing the clothes, rooms for the workers and the best part is, there’s a tv room or should I say a home theatre room! This mansion is surely fun! Before we end the tour, Hangeng brought me to the south wing. As we were walking, I felt a little bit of Goosebumps all of a sudden. I turn around but there’s nothing at my back. The lights at the hallway seem a bit dim and it’s kinda quite here. Hangeng didn’t show me what’s inside the rooms at this hallway until we reached at the end of the hallway.

“Well Kim Kyung Mi, our tour ends here. This is your room and I hope you like it.” Hangeng said while he opened the door for me. I look into my room and I was almost jumping for joy but I just stay cool. It has a king size bed with a lot of fluffy pillows. There’s a room in my room, oh wait, it’s not a room, it’s a closet! Then, there’s a very spacious bathroom. Totally, I’m speechless about my room. It’s perfect!

“If there’s anything that you need, just ring the bell beside your bed.” Hangeng said while he pointed at a green button beside my bed. Then he bowed at me and walked towards the door.

“Hangeng oppa!” I called him before he went out.

He then turned around and makes a ‘what’ expression at me.

“Please, just call me Kyung Mi instead.” I said while smiling at him.

He smiled back and nod.

“Anything else?” he asked.

“Nae, thank you for the tour. I really appreciate it.” I said.

Hangeng bowed and he leaves the room.

I throw myself on the bed and I felt very happy. I’m so grateful that my father bought me this mansion, so I texted him that I’ve finally arrived safely at Seoul and I’m at the mansion that he bought for me. I thanked him and promised that I’ll never let him down.

I felt quite tired right now but I wanted to explore more in this mansion. Hmmm... How about I start with the garden? I looked at my watch and there’s still more time before dinner. Without hesitating, I went out from my room and head downstairs to the garden.

>cont<

I'll never let you go~Chapter 7~Annyeong haseyo.

3 years later

No One’s POV:

“Your attention please, this is your captain speaking. We’re about to land at Incheon International Airport in 10 minutes. Please fasten your seatbelt and don’t leave the seat until the airplane is landed. Please lift up your table back and don’t open the cabin. This is to avoid any accidents while we’re about to land. Thank you for your cooperation.”

After the captain had made his announcement, all the passengers were busy fastening their seatbelt. Some of them were walking back to their seat from where they have been from and some of them quickly lift up their table back after eating. There were some of the passengers were still sleeping and some of them were chit chatting about what they wanted to do after they had landed at the airport. They all seem excited and happy that they were finally reached at their destination safely except for this one girl who was moaning because of airsick.

Kyung Mi’s POV:

Ugh! God, how long will I have to be in this thing!

Omo~ Annyeong haseyo! I’m Kim Kyung Mi but you can call me Kyung Mi. Sorry for the moaning, I’m not used to be in flight and this is my first time in an aeroplane. Anyway, I’m moving to Seoul because my father wants me to take over his business there when I’m 18 years old. Lately, one of my father’s staff who handled his business in Seoul had been fired, so he asks me to handle it for him. For now, one of his trustworthy friends takes over first.

Both of my parents are Korean and they moved to Canada because they had to handle one of their business branches there. Not long after they moved, my mother gave birth to me and we carry on living in Canada. When I was been told that I had to move to Seoul, I was like ‘NO WAY!’ I’ve been living in Canada for about 16 years and my life was freaking good there! But I change my mind, because maybe it’s time for me to be independent by living on my own there. Luckily, my father bought me an old mansion there, so that I won’t be trouble looking for a house.

No One’s POV:

*THUD! SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETCH!

The aeroplane had landed and the passengers were waiting for the captain’s instruction. Some of them were looking out of the window, and for Kyung Mi, she was very relief that the flight was over.

“Your attention please, we had landed at Incheon International Airport. You may now remove your seat belt. Thank you for choosing K airlines. I’m Captain Joe and have a pleasant day.”

It was summer in Seoul. The weather seems a bit hot and Kyung Mi was sweating while pushing her trolley that was full with her luggage out from the airport. When she was at the exit door, suddenly a black limousine stopped in front of her. She gazed at the limousine, wondering whose limo is it. As she was gazing, the driver’s door opened and a tall, cute but plump driver went out from the car and walk towards her.

“Annyeong haseyo, you must be Kim Kyung Mi right?” the driver said with a bow.

Kyung Mi stopped blinking and her mouth wide opened as she was surprised that the driver knew her name.

“Nae, but how did you...”

“Your father bought the mansion and that’s mean your father also hiring us to work in your house too.” The driver said when Kyung Mi was about to asked him a question.

Kyung Mi was still confused about it and she made an I-didn’t-know-that expression.

The driver let out a chuckle and he then opened the passenger’s back door for Kyung Mi.

“I think we’ll talk about it while on our way to the mansion. Okay?”The driver said while leading her into the limousine.

Kyung Mi nodded and she went into the limo. The driver then closed the door and pushed the trolley to the limo’s boot to put the entire luggage in it.

After the driver had put the trolley back to its place, he drove the limousine to the mansion where Kyung Mi will be living.

“Anyway, my name is Shin Donghee but you can call me Shin Dong.” He said while his eyes’ were on the road.

“Oh, I see. Nice meeting you Shin Dong oppa.” Kyung Mi replied.

The two of them went silence for a moment, but then Kyung Mi broke it.

“Shin Dong oppa, about the mansion, I still don’t get it.”

“Oh yeah, I forgot!” Shin Dong replied and he laugh for his forgetfulness.

Kyung Mi laughed too and she feels comfortable with Shin Dong already.

‘He seems friendly enough. Maybe it wasn’t so bad moving in Seoul!’ Kyung Mi thought.

“About the mansion, we’ve been working in that mansion since the last family who lived there before you moved in. We didn’t retire from our work for some reasons.” Shin Dong said.

Kyung Mi just nodded and she didn’t ask more. Anyway, she’s exhausted from her flight to Seoul.

“Anyway Kyung Mi, we’re here.” Shin Dong said.

Kyung Mi stared at the window and saw a very big mansion was right in front of her. She was very amazed and can’t wait to explore around it.

Shin Dong stopped the limousine in front of the mansion and he went out of the car. He then opened the passenger’s back door for Kyung Mi and he leads her out. Kyung Mi thanked him and went to the mansion’s front door; where there’s a butler was waiting for her.

“Annyeong haseyo, I’m Hangeng, the butler in this mansion.”

>cont<

I'll never let you go~Chapter 6~ Beautiful goodbye

No One’s POV:

There was a silence at the table first, but not long after that, Jonghyun broke it when he arrived at the table. He was huffing on the table and he was holding a small envelope in his hand. He might have run from his class to the cafeteria.

“Hey guys, guess what?” he said while panting.

All eyes were on him. They make a questioned looks and waiting for him to speak out.

“I think I want to confess my feelings at Yoona.” Jonghyun said with a bright smile.

Everyone at the table looks at him with astonishment. They were happy for Jonghyun. They cheered and wishing him good luck. But at the side of it, someone was in a cheerless mood. He just smiled but didn’t join the others conversation.

Onew let out a small sighed and he ate his lunch without bothering them.

“Yah hyung! Aren’t you happy that Jjong finally wanted to confess his love towards Yoona?” asked Key. He looked at Onew, wondering if he’s okay or not.

Onew just nodded and keep munching his food. It’s not like he’s not happy, he just wanted to be quite for a while. After what had happen between him and Minho, he didn’t feel like talking. He felt very embarrassed and wanted to bury his face as long as he won’t be seeing Minho.

‘Minho, you’re a great person.’ He thought.

The others were still talking about Jonghyun’s plan on confessing his love excitedly until the school bell rang. Recess was over and everyone went back to their class, Onew too.

History class was a bit boring in the afternoon. A lot of students were yawning and some of them were having dimmed eyes, but not for Onew. He never bored if it comes to studying and most of all; he’d promised his late father that he’ll become a good student and will never let him down. He’ll never forget his promised.

*Flashback*

Mr. Lee was dying on his bed. He had a lung cancer and he was in stage four. He didn’t want to go to the hospital because he wants to spend every second with his beloved son. Now, time was running out, and he’ll be leaving the world soon.

“Jinki my son, will you come here for a while”

“Appa, mwo-yeyo?” little Onew said while his eyes are blurry with tears. Seeing his father dying in bed really makes him want to burst into tears. He was 5 years old that time, and he doesn’t know what to do but just cried.

“Can you promise me something?” said Mr. Lee while stroking Onew’s head gently.

Onew was really sad and he can’t say a word but just nodded his head. His sobs were getting louder, as he can’t stand his feelings of losing someone he really loved. Mr. Lee let his tears ran down his cheeks and he wipes Onew’s tears with his hand gently.

“Jinki, promise me that you’ll become a good son. When I’m gone, be nice to Hangeng and always listen to him. Never neglect your study and always be a good student. Remem...*cough! Cough!*

“Appa, you should rest now. You’re really sick.”

Ignoring what had Onew said; Mr. Lee took Onew’s hands and holds them firmly.

“Jinki, always remember this son. Every problem has its solution. Never drag small matters into big matters. Remember that always. Always....” Mr. Lee said his last words and let his last breath. Onew’s hands that was hold firmly were let go. Surprised by the reaction; Onew shook his father’s body, hoping that he’ll woke up. But he didn’t move, his eyes were closely shut. He was gone, gone forever.

“Appa....Appa...Appa! Please don’t leave me! Appa!”

*End Flashback*

*BZZZZZZZ*

Onew’s phone vibrated as he received a message. ‘I wonder who it is.’ He thought.

From: Lee Taemin (^^)

Hyung, Jjong hyung went missing since the third last period class.

‘What? Missing? Where he could be?’ he questioned himself worrying about his friend, Jonghyun.

*RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING*

The school bell rang, and the class was over. Onew quickly pack his things up and went to meet his friends.

Key and Taemin were standing in front of their lockers, looking worried. They were deadlocked to find Jonghyun who went missing since the third last period class. They’ve made a lot of assumptions but they still can’t find a clue. As Onew arrived, they asked him either he found Jonghyun or not.

“Onew, did you find where Jonghyun is?” Key asked in a worried tone.

“Aniyo, I looked for him at every class when I was on my way here and there’s no sign of him.”

“Taemin-ah, are you sure that you can’t reach Jonghyun hyung?” asked Key again.

“Nae, he didn’t pick up his calls. I’m worried about it.” Taemin replied.

“Strange, he never ditches class before.” Key said; who was pacing to and fro.

“Where’s Minho?” Onew asked curiously as he didn’t see Minho with them.

Key and Taemin looked at each other. Now they realised that Minho was not there. Taemin took his phone out and dialled Minho’s number.

*toot* *toot*

“No use. He didn’t pick up his call too.” Taemin said in disappointment.

Key let a sigh and Onew subsided on the floor. What’s going on anyway? First, Jonghyun went missing. Now, Minho didn’t pick up his phone and not here looking for Jonghyun. Are they having a fight?

“Hyung, why don’t we search for both of them? Maybe they might be together at somewhere.” Taemin suggested to Onew.

“Nae, good idea. We split up and search for them every part of the school building. We’ll meet back at the middle of this hallway.” Onew said while giving instructions.

Both Key and Taemin nodded, and off they went scattered all over the place; searching for Jonghyun and Minho high and low.

Onew was heading to the west wing of the school; where he passes by the school garden. As he was walking, he saw two figures were sitting at the bench under a tree. The first one looks like Minho and the other one is... Jonghyun!

Onew was relief seeing that was Jonghyun. He took a quick step towards Jonghyun but he suddenly stops. Why was Minho patting his back? It looks like he was consoling him. Is something had happen to Jonghyun? He hides his worried face and carries on walking towards them.

“Jjong-ah! Boy, I’m glad to see you! Taemin said that you’ve been missing since the third last period.” Onew shouted while he was walking towards Jonghyun.

Jonghyun turned his head towards Onew fast. He glared at him with his red puffy eyes. Now he looks like a dino who haven’t been eating for years!

‘He was crying?! Why?! What happen?!’ Onew questioned himself worriedly.

Jonghyun just stood up from the bench and went away from Onew towards the hallway.

Onew wanted to catch up Jonghyun but he was stopped by Minho. Minho shook his head, saying that he must leave Jonghyun alone for a while.

Onew nodded his head, and Minho slowly followed Jonghyun. He was left deadlocked and a lot of curious questions were playing in his head. What’s with Jonghyun anyway?

Onew walked back to the hallway in front of a gym, where he had to meet up Key and Taemin back. When he reached there, Key and Taemin were leaning on the wall; waiting for him. When they saw Onew, they quickly walk towards him.

“Did you find him?” asked Key.

Onew nodded and Key let a relief sigh with his hand cupped his face.

“Where is he? What happen anyway?” Taemin asked.

Onew looked down with a disappointment. He didn’t know how to explain, so he just kept quite.

“That’s okay; we’ll ask him first thing in the morning tomorrow.” Key said while holding Onew’s shoulder. Onew looked at him, and smiled.

The three friends then walked back home together after they had a very tiring day; to find Jonghyun who went missing all of a sudden. They separated when they met a junction to their house. Onew was the only one, who was left alone walking towards his mansion. It was a bit far from the others and he was used to it.

Onew’s POV:

I was walking back towards my mansion. I was still thinking about why Jonghyun was crying. Did he just get rejected? Maybe... I guess so. Nah... It can’t be. He’s Kim Jonghyun! The good looking dino for god sake! Maybe he had some other problem.

I’ve reached at my big front gate when suddenly I felt very uneasy. My heart was pounding and I’m shaking a little. I was hesitated when I want to open the gate but I shook it off. Damn, why am I hesitating to open my own front gate? Is there something bad is going to happen at me?

I ignore the feelings and went through the gate. When I closed the gate, my heart suddenly beat really fast and my hands were sweating. God, what is it anyway?! I tried to ignore the feelings and carry on walking towards my chicken coop. Maybe this will help me to feel relief.

When I was a few metres towards my chicken coop, suddenly I heard my chickens were clucking loudly. The sound of their clucking seems a bit chaotic in there. Wait... chaotic? Omo! Somebody has trespass in the chicken coop! My chickens won’t cluck that loud unless there’s stranger in their coop.

With all my heart, I quickly ran towards my chicken coop; hoping that my chickens are alright.

I went inside the coop; panting hardly. I look around and there’s no one except the chickens. Strange, they were clucking so loud just now but there’s nobody inside. I let out a sigh and...

*DANG!

I fell down on the ground with my head hurts. My vision was blurry and blood was running through my head. I wiped the blood with my own hand, and moan in pain. I didn’t know where it was come from. So I bravely, tried to stand up and looked who hit me. But just then, suddenly...

*DANG! DANG!

I’ve been hit again, not once, but twice. More blood flows through my head, and I can’t see. My body went numb and I can only hear but can’t see the surroundings as my vision are completely blurry. I heard a chuckle and the steel was been drag in front of me. Then there’s another footstep was heard; walking towards the person who was right in front of me. Oh God, please help me!

“ Yah, I think we’re having enough fun now.” a mysterious voice suddenly spoke.

“No, we haven’t. We had an unfinished business with him.” His friend said.

Wait, I know these voices!

“Are you serious?! Wait... stop it! That’s far enough!”

That voice! It’s...

*STAB!

“AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHH!” I screamed in pain.

A sharp knife was stab at my back and it hit right on my heart. I breathe hardly and I felt very weak now. I tried to crawl out but I can’t feel my legs.

“Stop it! That’s enough!”

*STAB!

The guy stabs me again and this time, I was choking my own blood in my mouth. I hardly breathe and I was really weak.

“Yah! Let’s get out of here before somebody sees us!”

I heard them running out of the coop. My chickens are clucking loudly and I felt really tired. My heart beat slows, and I felt sleepy. My eyes want to closely shut, and I’m going to fell into a very deep slumber.

>Cont.<

I'll never let you go~Chapter 5~ Truth behind a smile

No One’s POV:

The very next day, Onew went to school like always; acting like there’s nothing happen yesterday. Even though he had calmed himself before going to school, his heart is still pounding fast. As he was walking, suddenly someone tap him at his shoulder.

“Good Morning Hyung!” Taemin said happily.

“Yah Taemin-ah! You almost gave me a heart attack!” Onew said with a startled.

Taemin gave a little chuckle and walked beside him. That was their daily routine, walking together to school.

“So, how was yesterday meeting?” Taemin asked.

“U-u-umph... I...I didn’t have the time to explain to her why I rejected her.” Onew said hesitated.

“Mwo? Aigoo,jinjja-yeyo? So who is she anyway?” Taemin asked again.

“It’s...” Onew didn’t finish his words when suddenly he heard Minho’s calling him.

“Yah Onew! Good Morning!” greeted Minho casually. Key and Jonghyun were at his back walking towards him.

“Err...M-morning Minho.” Onew greeted back with his voice stuck in his throat.

“What’s with the face? You seemed like you saw a ghost.” Minho asked.

Realising that he’s worrying too much, he quickly snapped out of it and shook his head as the answer for Minho’s question.

The five friends then went to school together like they did usually.

Onew’s POV:

I was worrying too much until I didn’t realise that Minho was acting cool. But still, I need to ask him about his sister. I also need to apologise to him for making his sister heartbroken like that.

Class is as usual. I didn’t even think about yesterday’s incident; afraid that I’m might be punished again for day dreaming in class. The surrounding seems a bit cold as it was filled with early January breeze. The students were paying their attention to the teacher but some of them were chatting. Some of the girls were stealing a glance on me. Well, actually it’s normal for me and I get used of it.

My stomach grumbled and I looked at my watch. It’s almost lunch time. No wonder I felt hungry already. I wonder what was in the menu for today’s lunch. Hopefully it’s chicken salad. Mmmmmmm....chicken! (^^)

The school bell rang as it was lunch time. I packed all my things and off I went to my locker. As usual, there’s a lot of love letters in my locker. I didn’t bother any of them and I put my books into the locker. As I was closing the locker door, I saw Minho was walking towards the cafeteria. He seems fine, why not I should say something to him.

After I locked my locker, I ran towards Minho. He’s really quite far from me now and I’m trying to catch him up.

“Yah Minho! Wait up!” I shouted at him while running towards him.

He’s really fast, and I was huffing and puffing to catch him up. A few steps then he suddenly stop. He glares at me like a hungry tiger wants to pounce on its prey. Omo! Does he mad at me? Otoke?!

“M-M-Minho, are you okay?” I asked with a trembling voice.

He’s just silent, but still glaring at me. Now I’m scared. Omo, he might yell at me any moment!

“M-M-Minho, is there something wrong? Say something.” I bravely asked him again.

I waited for his reply. Then he looked down, and looked at me with a little smile.

“Anniyo, I’m fine.” He said slowly.

I smiled at him and he smiled back. Phew! That’s a relief.

He was about to get going to the cafeteria, but then I pulled his hand; trying to stop him.

“Minho, wait. I need to talk to you first.” I said.

“Waeyo?” he asked me back.

I gulped a little, and I started the conversation.

“Mianhae, for ma...”

“It’s okay. I understand. Love can’t be forced right? Just forget about it okay.” Minho interrupted as I started to apologise. He smiled at me as it means that he forgive me. I smiled at him back, and bowed as the sign of thanking him.

He pats at my shoulder and off we went to the cafeteria together.

Minho’s POV:

He bowed at me as thanking me for forgiving him. Tch, how silly of him! You think that I’ll let you go that easily. You’ll wait and see. Nobody can hurt my one and only donsaeng! One day, you’ll regret this Onew. I swear that you’ll be sorry for what you’ve done to my donsaeng. Just wait, Onew.

>Cont<

I'll never let you go~Chapter 4~ Mianhae,I don't love you.

Onew's POV:

I walked towards the girl without hesitated. I calmed myself, and hoping I didn’t mess up when rejecting her. She’s not just any girl; she is Minho’s sister for god sake! One wrong word slipped out from my mouth, and I’m doom! I mean, our friendship is a total doom!

As I was walking, she was still leaning at the wall. When I almost get closer to her, she looks at me from looking at the floor. She smiled at me and her eyes shines as it was full of hope. Man, this really makes me feel guiltier!

“Annyeong haseyo Oppa!” she greeted me with a bow.

“Annyeong Hyun Mi, what a surprise.” I greeted her back.

I stopped a few inch in front of her, and we were facing each other; eyes to eyes.

“So, you’re the one who wrote me the letter?” I started the conversation with a smile. Well, I’m trying to not making some awkward conversation people! Duh~! Okay, sound more like Key’s Diva-issh~ Aigoo...

She looked down with a blush, and she smiled. “Nae, I’m the one who wrote It.” she said.

“That was nice of you Hyun Mi-ssi.” I praised her.

She still looking down but I can see her face went red. “Kamsahamnida Oppa.” She said shyly.

I took a deep breath, and here goes nothing.

“But I’m sorry that I had to say this Hyun Mi-ssi” I said apologetically and paused for a while.

Suddenly, her head rose up slowly after hearing it. Her eyes widen and she seems to know what will I’m going to say next.

I gulped a little and continued what was I’m saying before.

“Hyun Mi-ssi, mianhae. I don’t love you. It’s not that I’m in love with someone else. It’s just because I’m not ready yet for a relationship.” I said sincerely.

She looked down with I saw her eyes were filling with crystal tears. Omo! Did I’ve said something wrong?

“Hyun Mi-ssi... Mian...” when I was about to finish my words, she suddenly spoke up.

“That’s okay Oppa, I understand. Mianhae for wasting your time Oppa.” She said with her trembling voice. She then quickly ran away from me and I heard her sobs.

“HYUN MI-SSI!” I called her name but it was no use. She’s far away, on her way towards the front school.

Oh God, what I’ve done! I didn’t have the time to explain to her and she just ran off like that. Otoke!

No One’s POV:

Onew was still worried about what had happen at the hallway. He was really scared especially facing Minho the next day! He kept thinking about it while walking back to his Mansion.

Oh, did I say Mansion and he’s walking? Well, even though he’s really rich, he doesn’t like to boast about it. He kept it low profile and doesn’t want people to see him as rich people.

As he reach at the big front gate, the first thing he’ll do is went to his big chicken coop. He really loves chickens! But he won’t kill his chickens for dinner.

Every time he went back from school, he’ll go to his chicken coop. He will talk to his chickens and of course, there’s one he really loved the most. A big, white rooster, named Ri.

“Annyeong chickens!” he greeted to his chickens.

“Cluck! Cluck! Cluck!” The chickens clucked happily when they saw Onew. They do love their owner.

“Yah, have guys you seen Ri.” He asked to the chickens. As he was searching for Ri, suddenly Ri flew from the top and land on to Onew.

He was surprised and burst out his laugh.

“There you are Ri! Miss me?” he said while stroking the chicken’s head.

Ri just sit at Onew’s arms while Onew was stroking it’s head.

“Ri, I had a big problem. Minho’s sister confessed to me that she loves me. I didn’t know what to do and all I know that I don’t love her. So, I rejected her but I didn’t have the chance to explain.” He said to his beloved chicken.

Ri clucked back like he’s understand what had Onew said to him.

“Well, I hope Minho won’t be mad at me for rejecting his sister. Wouldn’t he?” asked Onew to Ri.

Ri just spread his wings and clucked happily as it was saying ‘don’t worry’ to Onew.

“Hmmm... I think you’re right Ri. Maybe I just stay calm about it. It’s not like Minho doesn’t know me well right?”He said again to the chicken.

He looked at his watched and his eyes widen.

“Omo Omo! It’s late now Ri. I better get going into the house. It’s almost dinner and I have a lot of homework need to be done. See you later, Ri.” He said to Ri. He gave a kiss at Ri’s head and put it down. Then, off he went to his huge mansion where his faithful butler was waiting for his arrival.

Oh, did I ever mention with whom Onew lived? If a big no, so let me tell you. Onew’s parents had passed away long time ago, when he was little. So, he’s been living with his family’s butler, Hangeng since then. He also had a maid, a gardener, a driver and a cook.

As he reached at the door, his butler, Hangeng opened the door for him. “Welcome home master.” He greeted.

“Thank you, hyung.” He replied politely.

“Back from the coop?” Hangeng asked.

“Like always.” Onew said with a chuckled.

“Well, dinner will be served in a few minutes” Hangeng said.

“Kamsahamnida hyung.” Onew replied and off he went to his room.

After he showered, he lay down on his bed, thinking about the incident. He still felt worried about it.

‘God, what will happen tomorrow?’ he thought.

As he was thinking, Hangeng called him for dinner. He quickly shoved off all his worries and went down for dinner.

>Cont<