STILL FLASHBACK

I was suddenly blinded by a bright light, and instinctively, I shut my eyes tight. In that moment, I heard my mom scream, and it felt as if I was being pushed away, landing on the footpath. When I finally opened my eyes, a horrifying sight met me: my mom was lying on the road, and there was a pool of red liquid seeping from her head. Panic surged through me as I rushed to her side, desperately calling out, "Mommy, let’s go home! Daddy will be back soon." But there was no answer, just an eerie silence that filled the air. I shook her gently, my voice trembling as I pleaded, "Mommy???... Mommy, please wake up... Y/N wants to go home..."

My heart raced as I realized she wasn’t responding. The truck driver who had caused this chaos jumped out of his vehicle, but instead of helping, he ran away, leaving me feeling even more helpless. Tears streamed down my face as I cried out, "Please, someone help! Help! Save my mom... please!" Slowly, a crowd began to gather around us, their faces a mix of concern and shock. Some people pulled out their phones to call for an ambulance, but all I could think about was my mom and how I needed her to wake up. The world around me felt surreal, and all I wanted was for everything to go back to normal.

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AT HOSPITAL:

I found myself sitting on a bench, feeling overwhelmed as police officers surrounded me. Just then, I noticed someone sprinting in my direction. As he got closer, I realized it was my dad. He rushed over and immediately took in the scene, noticing the officers around me. "Are you with Choi Sora?" he asked urgently. I nodded, and he continued, "We need to go to the police station. I have some questions for you." I felt a surge of panic and replied, "Sir, my wife is in danger. Please, you can ask me here." The officer pressed on, "Did you have any enemies?" I shook my head, "No, sir." He then explained the situation, mentioning that my wife had been hit by a car and that there were no CCTV cameras at the scene, which seemed suspicious. "How will we find the driver?" I interjected, "I saw the driver."

The officer looked at me expectantly, "What did he look like?" I hesitated, "I don't know... he was wearing a mask." The officer nodded, "Alright, we'll figure it out soon. Don't worry, Mr...." "Choi Baek," he supplied. He continued, "Mr. Choi, take care of yourself. This girl is important to us. Make sure to protect her." With that, the police left, and my dad gripped my shoulder tightly, his voice filled with anger and fear. "If anything happens to my wife, Y/N, I won't forgive you." His grip was so firm that I couldn't help but start crying. Just then, my uncle intervened, pleading, "Brother Baek, let her go. She's just a child. It's not her fault." My dad snapped back, "Yong, don’t get in my way."

Moments later, the doctor emerged, and I felt a wave of dread wash over me. "Who is with Choi Sora?" he asked. "I am... I'm her husband. Doctor, is she okay?" I asked, my heart racing. The doctor’s expression was grave as he replied, "Mr. Choi, I'm really sorry to say that she doesn't have much time left. You can see her, but please don’t force her to talk." Hid heart sank as he added, "The neurons are nearly dead now." I felt helpless as he walked away, and I couldn't bring myself to go inside, fearing my dad's wrath. I was sitting outside the hospital room, not wanting to go Inside. But then I was called due to which I had to go.

I glanced over at my father, but he quickly turned his gaze away from me. When I shifted my attention to my mother, tears began to stream down my face. "Mommy, he's upset. Please don’t leave us; my father will be heartbroken. Please, Mommy," I pleaded with desperation. Suddenly, I noticed her breathing becoming labored, and in a shaky voice, she managed to say, "I love you, Y/N and Choi." And just like that, she was gone. The memory faded, and I was left with the harsh reality of the police still searching for the person responsible for her death. It felt like a daunting task, but I had no choice but to stay with my father. If I didn’t, he might have kicked me out of the house. His anger stemmed from the deep love he had for my mother, and I understood that losing a life partner could turn anyone into a different person.

Despite the tension between us, I couldn’t forget that he was still my father, and I held a deep respect for him. I knew that beneath his anger, there was love waiting to be revealed. It was just a matter of time before he would show it to me again. I understood that grief could change a person, and even though he seemed harsh and distant, I believed that one day he would find a way to express his feelings. For now, I had to focus on my own life and the memories of my mother, which were bittersweet but essential to my existence.

FLASHBACK ENDS

As I sat down for breakfast, my cousin Yuna emerged from the kitchen with a plate of waffles. "Yummy! Waffles! I want some, please!" I exclaimed, my excitement evident. She laughed at my enthusiasm and served me a generous portion. "Y/N, you’re not a little kid anymore. You should help your cousin in the kitchen; she has to get to work too. Can’t you see that?" I looked at Yuna and Mr. Choi, feeling a bit defiant. "I can manage on my own," She replied with a smile. "Alright, do what you want. I’m going to be late for work, and my boss won’t be happy," Mr. Baek said as he rushed out. I finished my breakfast quickly, ready to head to school and face whatever the day had in store for me.

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AT KIM'S CHANNEL INDUSTRY :

Kim Taehyung stepped into the building, and as he did, a chorus of greetings filled the air. "Aneyoung!" rang out from various employees, and he quickly instructed his secretary to summon Jackson Wang to the meeting room. With a respectful bow, his secretary hurried off to relay the message. Taehyung then made his way to his office, where he settled down to tackle some paperwork that had been piling up on his desk.

Just fifteen minutes later, Jackson burst into the room with a playful grin, saying, "Yoo broo, you called me!" Taehyung, maintaining a professional demeanor, replied, "Mr. Jackson, please call me boss since we’re in the office." Jackson, ever the charmer, responded with a cheeky, "Okay, boss... You called me." Taehyung wasted no time getting to the point, reminding Jackson that the month was approaching when his channel had gained significant popularity. He wanted Jackson to reprise his role as the host of his show, just like before. Jackson smirked, clearly pleased with the request, and boasted, "Yoo, I knew it! I’m so handsome that no one can replace me."

However, Taehyung had some reservations. He reminded Jackson of the last incident where his flirtatious behavior had led to a girl claiming on social media that she was marrying him. "I'm just worried you'll pull the same stunt again," Taehyung warned. Jackson defended himself, insisting, "Boss, I didn’t flirt! That girl was just saying, 'Ohh jackieee, you’re so haawwt, baby!' you know I can't resist girls man! " Taehyung remained firm, stating that if any similar situation arose, Jackson would be out of a job. Jackson playfully responded, "Yes, Mr. Kim... Love you," before Taehyung urged him to leave, reminding him to be present for the announcement in the meeting room. As Jackson exited, he cheekily remarked that he wouldn’t stop seeing his girlfriends, claiming, "You know I’m a star... I need one girlfriend 24/7 with me. So kindly arrange it for me. I want to post an Instagram post " Taehyung sighed, telling him to get out so he could focus on his work.

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AT SCHOOL :

As I stood there eagerly anticipating the arrival of my baby, I suddenly spotted my rival, Park Claire, making her way toward me. She approached with a smirk, calling out, "Hey, nerd!" I couldn't help but roll my eyes at her. "As if you're the definition of beauty," I shot back, trying to maintain my composure. "Excuse me?" she retorted, dramatically removing her glasses. "Do you even know who you're talking to? I'm going to be the next president of this school, witch!" I couldn't resist a sarcastic reply, "Oh, and I'm the future president of this country." "stop saying impossible things". "So does you". Our banter continued until we both fell silent, and I decided to walk away, leaving her gaping at me in disbelief.

As I turned to leave, I accidentally bumped into someone, and to my surprise, it was my ultimate crush, Park Jaehyun. "Oh, sorry, sorry! I didn't mean to," I stammered, feeling my heart race. He smiled at me, and to my utter shock, he patted my head! I felt my cheeks flush bright red, like a ripe tomato. In my mind, I began to daydream about what it would be like to be his girlfriend, imagining all the sweet moments we could share together. Just then, my thoughts were interrupted by a loud voice.

"YAHHH CHOI Y/N, WHERE ARE YOU LOST?" It was my best friend, Kim Eunbi, and she startled me. "Ahhh, you scared me!" I exclaimed, trying to regain my composure. "Oh really, what were you thinking about?" she asked with a teasing grin. I couldn't help but confess, "You know... Jaehyun just patted my head!" She raised an eyebrow, clearly not surprised. "And don't tell me you were imagining yourself as his girlfriend," she said knowingly. "How did you know?" I replied, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Duh, I'm your best friend!" she laughed. "Okay, whatever, we should get to class before we get in trouble again," I suggested. "Yeah, whatever... let's go!" And with that, we hurried off to our classroom, still buzzing from the unexpected encounter.

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AT KIM'S INDUSTRY

I gathered everyone here today because I have an important announcement to make. I'm excited to share that I would like Jackson Wang to return as the host of my show. The room filled with applause as everyone expressed their enthusiasm. I also want to emphasize the importance of teamwork, so I hope everyone will collaborate with us on this project. That wraps up my updates for today. I'm looking forward to putting in our best efforts together so that our channel can regain its popularity. Thank you all for being here.

─── ⋆⋅TO BE CONTINUED ⋅⋆ ──

Will taehyung and y/n meet each other in next chapter?

Will y/n get her ordered money or not?

Will her father ever love her?

Will her father allow her to earn money??