When they met...

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June 20, 2011, Daegu South Korea Spring time A beautiful day awaits Dino Choi as he enters his third year of high school in Daegu University. As a Dino Choi son of a congressman in Daegu, everything he wants and needs is easy for him. His family is preparing him to become a CEO of a company run by his mother. His Mother Shirley Choi came from a wealthy family. While his Father Arthur Choi came from a poor family. But that did not stop his Father from dreaming. Her father and mother met when they were still in college. His mother fought for his father and his parents saw diligence and determination from him. They soon got married and his father had a name of his own in the field of politics. Soon Dino was born. And everything has been so easy with him since childhood. As his parent was always at work. Dino got used to being the only one in their house all the time. In the years that followed, Dino soon became quarrelsome and troublesome. It’s just that he’s used to getting it all and he can quickly escape the troubles and problems he did. He is also lazy to study because he knows that even if he does not study well, there is still a good life waiting for him. That day was Monday, and his first day in Junior Highschool. He went downstairs to his room. When he came down all his belongings arranged. Everything he will need and food at the table. At the dinner table sat his father reading the newspaper. And his Mother is preparing food. If you look at them, they are a happy, normal family with nothing more to ask for. But there is always something missing when it comes to Dino. "Good morning, Dino." His mom kissed him, And Dino sat down beside his mother. "It's your first day in school, Just two more years then you're good to go. Have you decided what to take in college?" His father added. Dino sighs, and smiles to his Dad "Not yet. And not now, Dad. Don't ruin this amazing breakfast for that." His mom, squeezed his hand as a sign of a warning. His father looked at him, Disappointment was evident in his eyes while looking at him. "I will decide what to take, just give me more time." Dino started eating, like nothing happens in the past minutes of his morning. for Dino there is nothing new in this scene for them especially when they are both in the room together. He feels he is being dictated and pressured by his father. "I'm done. I need to go. I need to pick up Mina." Dino stands up, but his Mom grab his hands. "Are you and Mina serious about your relationship? Aren't you too young to take that seriously?" His mom asked. "Not really. But for now we enjoy what we have, Mom. And I'm happy with my relationship with Mina. Because otherwise I probably wouldn't have lasted in our relationship for a year." Dino joked His Dad coughs up his food in Dino's statement. Dino looked at him, another disappointment in span of 30 minutes being with him. His mother sighs in defeat. "Mina is the daughter of a businessman of the Daehil party who is not in favor of me running in this election." His dad said. Dino sighs, Irritation in his face was evident "I don't think it's Mina and I's fault for whatever you or her parents want to do. Do you think that you haven't finished dictating me on what I want to do, And now you are going to include my relationship with Mina as well?" "Stop those useless and arrogant answers you gave me. Learn to be grateful. It will not be a good outcome if you continue your arrogance and your relationship with Mina!" His father stood up angrily. Dino could do nothing but to avoid this issue because he knew that no matter what he said, he could do nothing more. Mina Shin is the daughter of a Business tycoon in Daegu. Mina became Dino's neighbor when they were children. They started dating during the past year. Mina is beautiful, kind, modest and smart. Everything to look for in a woman is already in her. Mina is perfect especially for wealthy families. But even so, her father would not allow their relationship because Mina's father did not support her father's political running. There was a part of Dino that he thought that his relationship with Mina would make his Father angry so he did it. He wanted to see that his father was always angry with him. He wanted to feel that sometimes he ha a control over his life. There is also a part of Dino that he is comfortable and he is used to Mina being around him. He couldn't imagine that he would have another girlfriend who would understand everything with him. All family dramas, All business, Politics and Money Mina understands because this is how the girl feels about her own family. For Dino, Mina is his safe zone. "Sorry. But I really need to go to school" With that, Dino left the house. "Aren’t we choking him too much with the responsibilities that awaits him?" Shirley asked her husband. "He needs to learn for himself, Dino is used to everything he wants, He would get. When the time comes, he will run the company." Arthur replied then sighs. --- When Dino came out, he waited for Mina to come out of their house. They are accustomed to not ride their car when they go to school. They prefer to walk and talk. Mina smiled at him and seemed to know what had happened at Dino's house. Dino laughed and walked with Mina. "You know everything they say is right, right?" Mina stated. "I know. But it's just nice to feel like I'm not with them when it comes to our relationship." Dino replied still laughing. Hurt and disappointment was evident in Mina's eyes, But she tried to mask it with a sweet smile. "How far can you take our relationship, Dino?" Mina asked. Dino stopped walking and look at Mina. He knows Mina very well for him to know that she is hurt. "It's okay with me, On how far we can get." And kissed Mina's forehead. It may not be the words Mina wants to hear, But maybe for now it was enough for her. Having Dino by her side. Mina is the daughter of a wealthy business tycoon in Daegu. Kind, Rich, Intelligent and Modest. Everything that can be seen in a woman, is in Mina. She was perfect to marry especially to wealthy families. But because his father doesn't want Dino's father to run in politics, they know it's impossible for their relationship to continue. They know that even if not now, but the time will come when they will marry someone else. For Dino, Mina is his safe zone where he can vent all his resentment towards his family. Because that's where they met and Mina got closer. When they were 14 years old, Dino and Mina met and talked about their family's expectations of them. For Dino, he is used to Mina always by his side in everything. But for Mina, she is sure that she fell in love with Dino within a year of their relationship. Mina admitted how she feels for Dino, but she has never heard that he loves her too. Dino once thought that it would be good to use Mina so that her parents still have something they can't control. So even if Dino fools around with other woman, And doesn't take their relationship seriously. Mina still hasn't left him. "Maybe you want to ride my motorbike?" Dino held Mina's hand and Mina smiles. --- If for other people, The problem they face every day is family pressure and relationships are forbidden because of the power of each family. Someone else whose problem is to live every day. Food, Home payment, Bill payment and more. This is what has been happening to Monique Kim since she was just 12 years old. Living with his drunken Mother, moving from house to house because they were hiding from their debts, Never met the real father, Learned to work to have food every day. But even though that was what was happening to her, She did not change her outlook on life. She remained a Cheerful, Intelligent and Good person. If Dino didn't know what life was going to be like, Monique had already planned what she wanted to do. She dreams of becoming a Famous and great Writer. And she will do everything to make it happen. As they now move to Daegu, Monique dreams that this will change their lives. That life would be all okay. Her mother was hired at Yoon mansions as a housekeeper, and Monique would work in a coffee shop after her class. All this is just a simple task for Monique, The only difficult thing for her is when her mother is very drunk and she beats her and speaks hurtful words towards her. But she loves her mother, Because she raised her and educated her. so she would do everything to repay all her mother's sacrifice and hardship. Monique's first day at school today, She will be attending Daegu Community Highschool. A public school opposite of Daegu University which is a private school. Monique quickly finished cooking and preparing her mother’s breakfast. While his mother was fast asleep still in intoxication. "Mom, wake up, I'm late for school I need to go." Monique woke up her Mother. But when she woke up, she immediately woke up being hot headed and she punched Monique. "You are really useless! You saw me resting and yet you still woke me up! You don't matter, you're really stupid!" Sandra angrily told Monique. "I need to wake you mom, its your First day at your work at Yoon's mansion. I don't want them to scold you on your first day at work because you're late and you're still drunk." Monique answered while arranging her school supplies. "Shut up! Are you afraid you might get hungry! You are ungrateful, Stupid!" Sandra said. "I'm going to school." Monique replied as she walked out of their house. But even before she could get out, her angry mother chased her and hit her on the head with a pot that cause Monique to fell on the road, which coincided with the arrival of Dino's motorbike. And she could have been almost run over, if it had not been avoided. Monique was terrified and shocked by what had happened. Dino and Mina were surprised that the motorbike also crashed into them due to evasion. Monique just stared at Dino, She couldn't figure out what to feel at that point. Whether she will be grateful because the accident was avoided or cry because she almost disappeared in this life. While Dino was just looking at the wounds Monique had sustained on her knee and palm. Dino sees something in Monique's eyes during those times, Monique's strange beauty can't be taken away even if she's not wearing expensive clothes, she's still very beautiful. Dino asked Mina to come to her senses when she fell off his motorbike too and approached Monique. Monique's mother saw an opportunity to have money because she noticed Dino's expensive motorbike. "Son, you have to pay us for what happened to my daughter. Look like she was almost run over because of how fast you run that motorbike of yours. My daughter has scars and wounds. She needs to be taken to the hospital." Sandra demands. But Monique just cried as she stared at Dino as Dino sat in front of her and looked at her knee wound. Dino took her hand to look at the wound on her palm. But what caught his attention was the blood on Monique’s head that he was sure wasn’t caused by the accident. He looked at the pot Sandra was holding. And looked at Monique who avoided looking at him. At that time, Dino already knew what had happened before Monique was almost run over by him. Dino stood up and handed the money to Sandra. He could see the joy and happiness on Sandra's face when she saw a lot of money that the boy giving him. When Dino was about to hand over the money to Sandra, Monique stood up and stopped Dino from handing the money to her mother. Dino looked at Monique, he saw on her face the embarrassment and pain "You need it to get you to the hospital." Dino said. But Monique repeatedly shook her head and Mina tried to smile at them. "No, I'm okay. It's just a scar. I'm also late for school so I'm in a hurry. It's my fault you got hurt too, I'm sorry." "I'm not hurt, are you Mina? Are you hurt?" Dino asked Mina. Mina shook her head and smiled at Monique warmly. Monique tightened her grip on Dino's hand. She seemed to want to tell them not to give them money because of her mother who didn't even ask her if she was okay. "What are you saying you're not hurt, look at how you look!" Sandra claimed. "I'm fine, Mom, I'm going in school now. Thank you. I'm sorry you were injured." Monique was about to leave when her mother's suddenly threw pot at her yet again. That surprised Mina and Dino. Monique stopped walking. But Monique didn't turn around to face them and ignored what happened out of embarrassment and left. Dino and Mina were left behind. Dino couldn't help but get angry at what Monique's mother was doing and threw money at Sandra. To the surprise of Sandra and Mina. Mina gasped. "What kind of mother are you that you hurt your child and you still use her to make some money? What right you have! You have no shame." Dino angrily accused Sandra. Mina stops him because many people are looking at them right now. "Why, who are you! You're the one who almost killed my daughter, you're the one who is brave! Pay me and I will not file a case against you!" Sandra shouts so that many people can hear the commotion. "You won't get anything out of it! All right, file a lawsuit, let's see how far you can go." Dino replied to Sandra. Sandra is scared of Dino's threat and she can't speak anymore. Instead she just picked up the money thrown at her by Dino. Mina pulled Dino and walked away from Sandra. They got on the motorbike and left. --- Before Monique entered, she went to the convenience store on the side of the school to clean her wounds. She remembered what had happened earlier. And she was ashamed. But she remembered Dino's way of staring at her, But she ignored what she was thinking because she remembered Mina's warm smile on her that looked like the young man's girlfriend. She continued to clean the wounds and dirt on her body and forgot about the encounter believing that everything would be fine as well. Even after this. --- Dino's POV We were about to enter the school when I saw her sitting outside the convenience store and treating herself. I told Mina to go to school first and I would pass by for a while. But I know she saw the woman I was looking at. Don't be offended, But Mina already knows every time I speak and what I want to say with every word I utter. These are the things I liked about Mina and our relationship. She doesn’t ask me things she knows not about our relationship. She just smiled at me and said "Please don't make a mess this time. Be careful." She kissed me after walking inside the school. I don't know what this woman has and I can't help being angry with her mother before. Maybe I felt sorry for what I saw earlier. Call me everything, but there is one good thing about me and that is being understanding and sensitive of everything or people around me. This girl, she is beautiful. But from what I saw earlier, she came from a poor family. I don't know what happened to their family but I see this woman differently. I walked over to her holding my helmet and laid it on the table she was sitting on. She was surprised and she looked at me. I could see in her eyes that she was still ashamed of what had happened earlier. I sat in front of her and she shook her head and pretended she was busy with what she was doing. I saw that she did not buy a band aid to cover the wound she was cleaning on her knee. So I went into the convenience store and bought the rest she needed. Such as band aid, Alcohol, and beta dine. I handed her the things and she looked at me again. God, her eyes. I could feel with just one glance the sheer volume running through her mind that she wanted to know and details about this. She took it and smiled at me, but the smile I knew was not real. Because I know what she's hiding in those smiles. God, what is she doing to me to make me think such things? It only took 1 hour to felt his way around her. "Thank you, but you don't have to do this." She said but she wasn't looking at me, And I sat down in front of her again. While looking at her having difficulty treating herself. "Nothing, I just want to. So, Daegu Highschool?" I asked her hoping for a reply. To hear her voice again. She sighs, still not looking at me "Yes, So, Daegu University?" And she looked at me again with a smile, But this time the smile was warm. I smiled at her too, This woman is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She didn't even wearing make up or branded clothes or perfumes. But this woman in front of me is so beautiful that I can't even answer her question. As if I just wanted to stare into her eyes and smiles. She went back to cleaning her wound, and bowed as if she was ashamed of the way I staring at her. "Yes, Daegu University. I don't see you here often." I told her. She looked at me and said "We just moved here last week. It's my first day at my new school" This time I knew she was pretty comfortable so I came a little closer to her and put the band aid on her knee. Such actions seemed new to her because she was silent again and looked at me. I looked at her and she looked at me too. I don’t know how I feel every time she looks at me. I'm only sure of one thing, I still want to see all the sides of this woman. She stood up, and I stood up too, Hands on my pocket. While she was adjusting her uniform I used to laugh at others but it was just right for her. Perfect for her. I was known in Daegu high school, I admit I am demented and bully. Everything I knew I could do, I would do. I don’t have a good reputation at Daegu Highschool. I know she will soon know all about it too. "I need to go to school, I'm really late. Thanks from earlier and just now. I will never forget it." She said while looking at her watch, She starts to walk away from me and here I am watching her every move mesmerized by how the Spring sun shining perfectly like a halo in her hair. "See you tomorrow, And the the day after, And the next day after tomorrow." It wasn't a statement, It's a fact. After today, I don't know what else better to do than to see her and hear her voice. She looked at me again, she smiled at me, and as if everything and all the motion around me slowed down and I just focused on her eyes looking at me and her smile for me. She waved goodbye. "All right, but I hope it's not like how we met earlier." She jokes, And waved goodbye before disappearing completely. I don’t know what to call how I feel. But I'm sure I didn't feel it with anyone and especially with Mina. I know I'm unfair to feel this way, But what can I do in just One look, One smile from this girl changes everything in me. I still don’t know what the next step will be after this. But I'm sure this isn't the last time I'll make way and take the time to see her. But wait, I didn't ask her name. God, Dino! You asked her about school but did'nt even asked her for her f*****g name. --- Daegu University When I entered the school, I was immediately greeted by two of my friends, Henry and Joshua. They keep pestering me to go with them this weekend but I was too lazy to go. Especially now that I’ve seen a new preoccupation. Henry Kang, Son of famous lawyers Harold Kang and Amanda Kang. Like other elite families here in Daegu, they also expect Henry to follow in their footsteps. But unlike us, Henry wants to be like his parents. He was lucky and gave him a smart brain. He has been my friend since kindergarten, Joshua and I have been together since then. He hasn't got a girlfriend yet because he's too focused on his studies. But we know he is in love with Rachel Han. Here he's not been lucky because Rachel Han has been engaged to Tim Kim since 1st grade. And that's one of the golden rules of families here in Daegu. Never immerse yourself in the engagement of another family. especially if the wedding focus is Business and politics. So Mina and I knew where we were going. Our family has different goals. And Party List is also different. I know she will also marry another child of the businessman who is her parents' partner. Same goes for me. Joshua Lee, among the tree of us he's the luckiest. Son of the owner of a Talent agency that is famous in Seoul. Janice Lee, CEO of YG Entertainment. Sonny Lee, Famous director in Seoul. Unlike me, he already wants to finish high school. He wanted to be a photographer and director like his father. He also has a girlfriend for 6 months, Kara Lee. They are also engaged and will get married after college. They also know all my resentment towards my family, And their family accepts me as if im also their child. Sometimes I get jealous because they are lucky with their parents. But I thought I was happy for my friends because they didn’t experience what I was experiencing. I was arranging my belongings in the locker as Henry hugged me and carved about the bar. "Bro, it's okay for you to come along. It's only once." "I do not know. Dad had a pretty hot head for me this morning." I replied while walking towards our classroom. "Since when do you care about Uncle's opinion?" Joshua teased. I just laughed and sat in the chair inside the classroom while saying "Shut up." Mina was already sitting in her chair when I entered. I knew she wanted to ask me what happened to the woman I went to earlier. I'm not a fool, I'm not going to hurt Mina with what I did and felt before.
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