Y/N'S POV

I was having my breakfast peacefully when my phone suddenly went off. On seeing the caller's name that illuminated on my mobile screen, I didn't even bother to answer it, as I was in no mood to entertain that person. I shook my head and continued munching on the sandwich I had prepared for myself earlier. But the caller didn't seem to take the note that I didn't want to talk to them and kept calling until I finally answered.

"What do you want, Mrs. Kim?" I hissed through the phone.

"What's with that bratty attitude, Y/n? And didn't your father told you to call me mother, huh?" She mocked, and I knew she had that disgusting smirk plastered on to her lips, even when I was unable to see her.

"It's just the two of us now, don't pretend like you really are my mother. You can't be her. So, stop pretending as if you care, I know you're with my dad only for money!" I warned her.

"Don't you think you should be a bit more respectful? I'm still your stepmom." I heard her chuckle from the other side.

"And you think you deserve that respect, huh?" I snickered at her. "Anyway, if you don't have any serious business other than to provoke me, then I'm hanging up,"

"Wait!" She said before I could end the call. "Your father told me to inform you that we're having some guests at the dinner and you need to be there, on time."

"So, exactly why do you need me there? Eunbi is going to be there, right? Since when did I started attending those dinners, anyway?" I snorted.

"You should better ask that to your father. He just told me to tell you this, so I did," she spatted back and hung up before I could say another word.

"Just what the fuck?" I cursed under my breath, raking my fingers through my still wet hair.

I didn't want to see those two annoying faces after what happened last time, but I have to go there tonight otherwise dad will be upset with me, yet again. I'm not on really great terms with him, but it doesn't mean I don't love or respect him anymore. I care about him, and that's the sole reason why I'm still tolerating that woman and her annoying daughter.

I moved out of my house to live in this apartment two years ago because it was very hard for me to keep seeing those faces every day. And that's when dad and I drifted even apart, even more. I only get to see him once or twice a month, or when we have some gatherings, or when we have to attend some business events. Honestly, it's way better than living with those annoying humans under the same roof.

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I was standing in front of the huge mansion, where I used to live two years ago. I came here reluctantly, but I still managed to look decent. I was wearing a simple yet elegant azure A-line dress, appropriate for dinner.

I took a deep breath before finally stepping inside the mansion. "Be calm Y/n, don't let them bother you. You're here just for the dinner", I reminded myself once again.

As soon as I entered, I was greeted with the fake smiles of Mrs. Kim and my step-sister, Eunbi.

"Oh my! Our sweetheart is here," she cooed as she came and wrapped her hands around my shoulder to hug me.

I rolled my eyes at her fakeness and whispered into her ear, "Aren't you going a tad bit overboard today? Get off me, right this instant."

"Oh dear, we missed you too! Come here more often, it's your own house anyways," she said, parting away from me, and I really wanted to talk back but I had to swallow down my words.

"Oh y/n, you're here." a voice said behind me. I smiled hearing his voice and, turned around immediately to greet my dad. He just smiled slightly and nodded before making his way out. We're not on such good terms right now that I can just go and hug him. But I really wish I could, I miss him, his care, and his love.

"Well y/n, I thought you won't be coming here tonight," Eunbi commented as soon as dad was out of sight. I ignored her and made my way towards the living room. She followed me and sat in front of me with an annoying smirk on her face.

"Look Eunbi, I'm not in the mood right now. Leave me alone," I warned her.

"I didn't even do anything yet. Wait, are you afraid of me now?" She chuckled wickedly. I just decided to ignore her and started scrolling through the screen of my mobile phone. I knew she was doing this just to agitate me and then, later on, play the victim in front of everyone. She has always been like this, but the thing that hurt me the most is dad always believes her and doesn't even want to listen to my explanation. It was better to ignore her to avoid any kind of drama again.

I heard some voices from the hallway, indicating the guests for tonight had already arrived. I greeted them with a bow as soon as they came in.

"They are my daughters Eunbi and Y/n," dad introduced both of us to the couple standing in front of us. They looked the same age as my dad.

"Oh goodness, gracious! Your daughters are so beautiful, Mr. Kim!" The lady exclaimed, and I thanked her with a smile.

"I thought your son was also coming, our children would've got along as they are the same age," dad stated.

" Oh no, he came here with us. He forgot his mobile phone in the car, so he went back to get it. He will be here any minute," the lady said immediately.

We all came in and settled down on the dining table. The elders were talking among themselves while I was just sitting there, doing nothing. Not much later, their son's arrival was announced by the footsteps which were nearing the dining table.

"Good evening, Mr. Kim. It's a pleasure to meet you again," the voice said from behind. My back was facing him, so I couldn't see his face but his voice sounded very familiar to my ears.

As soon as I turned around, my eyes widened in surprise. I was staring at him without even blinking, even for once. When his gaze finally landed on me, his face was mirroring the same expression as mine.

"You...why are you here?" he blurted out, flustered about our unexpected encounter.

"Because it is my house, I guess?"

"Huh?"

I heaved a sigh in disbelief— why it had to be Cha Eunwoo out of all people!

I soon realized that everyone was staring at both of us with puzzled faces.

"You both know each other?" Dad asked.

"We're classmates, " he answered immediately with a smile and pulled a chair to sit down beside me..

"Wow, what a coincidence! I never knew our children were studying together," his father, Mr. Lee said.

That's when something struck my mind. How come his last name is different from his family members when he's their son, I thought.

"Y/n, are you friends with our Dongmin?" Mrs. Lee asked.

"Dongmin?" I raised my brows in confusion. It was my first time hearing that name.

"That would be me. I go by Cha Eunwoo, but Lee Dongmin is my real name," he explained looking at me directly. "And we're not that close yet mom," he answered his mother's previously asked question as he turned his head in her direction.

Yet? Am I supposed to get close to him in the future? Who does he really think he is?

"Get along with him well, Y/n. He's a really nice guy," dad smiled glancing at Eunwoo, and I just nodded in response.

I finished the rest of dinner in silence while they were talking about business and pieces of stuff. I could see Eunbi talking with Eunwoo from the corner of my eyes. The way she was smiling at him made me want to smash that face of hers, with the empty plate that was in front of me.

" Eunwoo can we exchange numbers ?" I heard Eunbi requesting him flirtatiously.

"Ummm...I think we're not that close right now, " he said awkwardly, scratching the back of his head. Suddenly, I had an urge to laugh loudly. Altough I wasn't looking at her, but I could clearly imagine her sulking face in my head.

"Oh come on! We can be friends, right? I'm not going to do distribute your number anyway, and my sister is your classmate," she said, pointing at me. The fact that she was using my name to get his number, irked me even more.

He looked at me for a second and then back at her. "Umm ...okay fine if you're insisting," he said, and I just rolled my eyes.

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Oml , he's looking so cute here !! Can someone please get me Eunwoo?😭🖐🏼

(edited: 28.09.2021)