Kim Minju's POV.

The girls were running around the house, giggling, playing with each other.

All I could do was look at them and smile too. I am really glad I went back here with them. Who would've thought that these chaotic dorks will help me heal from the past?

I received a text from our housekeeper saying she had already gone home and slept since it took us a while to reach the place. She says she'll be here tomorrow morning.

She also said she already filled up the refrigerator. I stood up and went to the kitchen where I was a hamster, dwarf, and a bread addict cutting an apple. And Hyewon Unnie eating a cupcake.

Where the heck did she get that?

"Hi, Min! Look, the refrigerator is filled!" Nako squeals like a child, clinging onto me, "The housekeeper must've gone grocery shopping."

"Minguri, this is one heck of a house," Hitomi says nonchalantly. I thought we were already done with the compliments?

"Yeah, I am so glad I betrayed our farm and chose this place." Hyewon Unnie dramatically wiped her fake tear. I swear to god she's so extra.

"Minju Unnie, I really love this place! Can I live here?" A giant bunny ran towards me, looking extremely delighted. Aigo, our baby. "Of course, Wonnie, you can live here."

"What about me, can I live here too?" A giant puppy interrupts. I looked at Wonyoung telling her that she should answer.

"NO! Take a bath first, Unnie." Wonyoung shouts at Yujin's face which shocked the dog. She looked so betrayed.

"Too bad, Yuj, the baby said no." Sakura Unnie entered the kitchen with Eunbi Unnie, Chaeyeon Unnie, Yena Unnie, and Chaewon Unnie carrying all the groceries we bought.

Hitomi, Nako, Yuri, Hyewon Unnie and I looked at each other. "Uh...  guys... we already have so many foods in the refrigerator." Hyewon Unnie hesitantly says.

"What about these?" Chaeyeon Unnie asks, putting all the bags down the countertop.

Everyone stepped aside and let Eunbi Unnie take care of it. She opened the refrigerator, scanning it. "Oh, that's no problem. I'll take care of this. You go clean the mess you've made in the living room."

"Aye aye, Captain!" Yena Unnie and Yujin shout. This chaotic duo. If Yena and Yujin weren't in our squad, it'd be boring as hell.

"Unnie, I'll help you." I heard Chaeyeon Unnie talking to Eunbi Unnie. In my peripheral vision, Eunbi Unnie nods.

Everyone except the two moms left the kitchen. We all followed Yena Unnie and Yujin who were running around the house. Soon, Yuri, Nako, Hitomi, Wonyoung, Hyewon Unnie, and Sakura Unnie were running with them.

I got left with Chaewon Unnie. Oh shit, it's Chaewon Unnie! I walked faster. I can't deal with her right now.

AH! I know it's my fault. I was such a bitch but I still haven't apologized to her. I really hate this. Why can't I just say sorry? Screw your pride, Kim Minju.

I sat on the couch and she did too.

Uh, now what?

I took my phone and pretended I was on it. I really fucking hate my pride sometimes.

Can someone please take me out of here? I really feel like I'm dying.

Shit. Shit. Shit.

I briefly took my eyes off of my phone and I swear to god, Chaewon Unnie and I locked eyes.

AH! Screw this.

Without thinking, I stood up and went out of the house. They're too noisy, they won't notice that I am gone.

I started walking my way to the beach. Oh my God, I miss it here.

I really can't deal with Chaewon Unnie right now. It still hurts a lot.

"Kriesha Unnie, I miss you a lot," I whispered to the air. I sat down on the sand and faced the sea.

The sky was dark and was filled with clouds. I couldn't even see a single star. The moon was nowhere to be seen.

I sighed, "What do I do now, Unnie? What am I gonna do with Chaewon Unnie?" I asked the sky. I was desperate. I feel so lost.

Why is it so hard?

"Unnie, how are you doing up there? Is it better than this world?" I looked up. I could feel nothing but pain.

As the waves crash, my heart sinks. I... I used to be really happy whenever I went here. There are too many memories in this place. I swear that I can still hear her laugh echoing through this whole place only to see myself alone on this beach.

This place was my only escape. This place felt exactly like home. It was the home that my house couldn't make me feel.

Time flies so fast when we're happy, and goes slower when we're not.

I wish time could go faster. I can't bear this pain anymore.

And so I cried. I cried my heart out.

My cries mixed with the sounds of the waves. Pathetic.

Kim Minju, you've always been pathetic.

While tears fell down, I saw my phone lighting up.

Joguri:
Hey goddess, Get your ass back here. Eunbi Unnie and Chaeyeon Unnie are done with the groceries and we're all waiting for you so we can choose the rooms. HURRY UP !

Great. Now I have to go back in there and face them looking like this.

I wiped my tears and fixed myself as I walked back to the house. I'll think of a lame excuse.

I'm five minutes away from the house and I could already hear Yujin screaming like a maniac. Just what the hell are they up to?

Here goes nothing.

...

"Kids, go to your rooms, and let's all rest it's almost 2:00 AM. I am tired." Eunbi Unnie was carrying her things upstairs.

We already chose rooms and roommates.

It was a good thing that no one noticed how my eyes looked puffy. No one said anything about it which I am thankful for. All they asked about was where I went.

This house has five rooms: two downstairs and three upstairs.

We all played a game for it. We wrote five different colors and shuffled them and whoever got the same colors, will be roommates.

One of the rooms downstairs is where Chaeyeon Unnie, Yena Unnie will be. The other room downstairs will be Hitomi, Nako, and Yujin's room.

The first room upstairs will be Yuri and Wonyoung's room. Hyewon Unnie, Sakura Unnie, and Eunbi Unnie will be in the room next to Yuri and Wonyoung's.

The Gods must've hated me today. With this great luck of mine, I got the same room as Chaewon Unnie. The girl whom I swore I'll treat as a stranger.

I'll be sleeping next to the girl who also used to be my best friend. Maybe death is not a bad idea.

Yuri offered to change. She said she's okay with sleeping with Chaewon Unnie but my pride said no. I wanted to prove that I take my words seriously.

Dang it. I should've just let Yuri change roommates.

Now suffer.

I dragged my things and went to our room— which is my room.

I opened the door.

I smiled at the sight of my room. It's been a while. I sure miss this.

I went to my desk and saw a picture frame. It was a photo of the three of us on the beach. Everything is as it is. Nothing changed.

"You still have that photo?" Chaewon Unnie says. She was behind me, staring at our photo. Out of shock, I slammed it down the desk facing down.

"Don't worry, I'll throw it tomorrow." Words carelessly slipped out of my mouth.

Shut the fuck up, Kim Minju. You're making everything worse for God's sake.

"I didn't say anything about it but sure, whatever." She put her things down and went straight to the bathroom.

Ouch. That hurts.

I sat on the bed. Whatever, I'll just sleep. I have two days. Once we're back in Seoul, I swear on my family's fortune that I'll apologize to Chaewon Unnie.

But not now. Two days. After two days.

...

I woke up and it was still dark. What the heck?

I sat down on the bed and looked around. Chaewon's not beside me and the door to the balcony is open.

Was she kidnapped? Did someone break-in? That's impossible. This is a private property.

I checked my phone. It's 3:28 AM.

Wow, I really did sleep. I guess I was too tired that I slept too fast.

I got up and went to the balcony to check on Chaewon. If she's not here, I am going to scream.

I carefully walked towards the sliding door, looking around the room for possible weapons I can use.

I was able to breathe properly when I was Chaewon Unnie's back.

If that bitch were kidnapped, she won't fight back. She's too skinny to fight bad guys. Phew, thank goodness she wasn't kidnapped.

When I got closer I saw her holding a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.

WAIT, DOES SHE SMOKE?

I ran up to her and snatched the cigarettes out of her hands.

"What the heck?" She looked at me, shocked to see me awake.

"You're smoking now? What the fuck are you doing?" I yelled at her, she just stared at me.

"For a stranger, you sure care about me a lot." I could hear how venomous her tone was. Her words slapped me. Yeah, we're strangers. I shouldn't care about her. So what if she smokes? It's her body, not mine.

"Fine then smoke. Do whatever you want, just don't smoke in front of me." I gave her back the cigarettes and walked back inside.

This day has been too frustrating to take in.

It's none of my business. If her lungs fail, it'll be her fault. Whatever happens to her, it's should be nothing to me.

We're strangers. That's what I said to her. We're just strangers. Act like it, Kim Minju.

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and i am back due to unpopular demand xd i'm sorry for going ghost mode for the longest time. i had my writer's block, i'm really sorry. i'll try to update regularly. send me feedbacks in the comment section or i'll make a twitter acc for you guys to interact with me! thank you!

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