Kian Park, a college student in a prestigious SN University, gets hired as a tutor of a bubbly and cute high school girl named Mina. Cold, smart, quiet and handsome, Mina falls for him every day. As she tries to befriend him, Kian Park keeps distance from her, trying to hide his real identity. Mina lives with his rich grandfather who resents her family for pursuing their love for music. Her dad, a band's vocalist; her mom, a music coach; her brother, a band member, all of them have left her, making Mina never want to play her guitar and sing again.She conceals scars from her past. But, Kian Park can see and feel Mina's unheard pain. For her, Kian's eyes have become her home where she no longer needs to hide her wounds and tears. Though Kian slowly becomes Mina's comfort, he always tries not to get close to her. Kian Park's identity, Mina's questions surrounding her tutor, those sudden events that involve both of them, Kian who always appears to help her, Mina's curiosity never stops.What lies behind Kian's beautiful eyes? What if behind his handsome face hides true evil?
View MoreThe bell rang.
'Finally, class was over!' Mina could breathe now.She put all her things in her backpack, cleaned her desk and headed out the room.
"Mina!" It's Yuri, her classmate.
Mina walked to her, feeling confused.
Dani, Yuri's best friend, held Mina's hand. "Let's hang out!"
"Hang out?" Mina was surprised. That was the first time her classmates approached her.She's a new student in this school. She was right on her first day here, everyone looked brat girls and no one seemed to care about her. She already expected this because her new school was one of the elite high schools in the country."Yes, hang out! Don't you like?" Yuri smiled at Mina."But--""Let's go!" Dani cut her in and grabbed Mina's other hand."W..Where are we going?" ------------Hannan Street was beautiful in the afternoon but lively at night like this, full of restaurants, shops, bars, food stalls. Colorful and bright lights were everywhere. Music was loud. This was definitely a trendy and hot place for young people."Here." Yuri gave Mina a green tea flavored ice cream.Dani was eating chocolate bar while Yuri was drinking her cheesecake bubble tea. They sat down in the middle of the park. Everyone had happy faces, but not Mina."Is it good?" Yuri asked her."Y-Yeah." Mina faked her smile.Mina did not know but she felt strange spending time with Yuri and Dani. She didn't get why suddenly they asked her to hang out with them. She could still remember when she was introduced to the class a few months ago as a transferee. She saw Yuri and Dani throw her their bitter smiles.'Did they just realize that I need friends? Do they feel guilty? I don't know, I have no idea.' Mina thought to herself."Is this your first time here?" Dani asked, looking at Mina strangely."No. I've been here a lot of times but not at night. My brother and I used to eat here on afternoon weekends.""I see." Yuri said.Dani moved closer to Mina and whispered to her. "Wanna have some fun?"Yuri and Dani giggled."I think I need to go, I still have--""Oh, they are here!" Dani stood up and waved at the four tall guys who also looked like high school students.Yuri held Mina's hand and made her stand up. "Mina, you know SA Arts High School? They are from that school."Dani introduced them to Mina; Jay, Ric, Shin and Mark. They were good looking guys but they did not attract her. She had a bad feeling towards them."Yuri, Dani. Why didn't you tell me that you have a pretty classmate?" Shin smiled at Mina. He was holding a cigarette. Mina could see it even though he was trying to hide it.Shin's compliment didn't move her.Mina looked at her phone. "I'm sorry. I have to go because I still need to--""Come on. We just met and you're going home?" Ric put his arm around her shoulders.Mina tried to remove his arm but it's too muscular for her to handle. The others just laughed. This irritated Mina.She moved her left arm and hit the side of the guy's waist. Ric flinched. They laughed again."Oh! She's strong!" Jay commented.'These guys are so annoying.' Mina was flaring inside.She moved forward. She walked closer to Jay, raised her right foot and kicked him with force.Jay seemed to be pain. His friends teased him.Mina felt really annoyed. She rushed to the bench where her bag was but someone's hand stopped her. It's Yuri's. She strongly gripped Mina's wrist and smiled at her with her sharp eyes."Where do you think you're going?" Yuri warned Mina. This time, she could already see her classmate's wicked smile."She's going home. She needs to." A serious voice answered.Mina turned her back to know who just spoke.Only a few steps from them, a very handsome guy was already standing. ----------His hair was not neatly done, no wax, gel or whatsoever. But that messy hair looked so good on him. He looked like an action star in a black shirt under the grayish jacket, rugged jeans and Converse sneaks. In his hand, a black backpack.He was only standing there but his manly presence was strong enough to attract eyes. His serious look made him more appealing.For some reason, Mina's fear suddenly disappeared.
"Let her go or I will report you to the police for harassing her." Not only his attractive looks and manliness, but his voice was also something to go crazy for.When Yuri took her hand off her, Mina got her bag and hurriedly walked to the guy. She stood beside him.The guy stepped closer to Jay and his friends. "You guys haven't learned your lessons yet? Get yourselves involved in misconduct again and I will not hesitate anymore." The four guys walked out while Yuri and Dani remained standing in front of them.The guy looked at Mina. "Should I call your school?"Mina shook her head. But she gave the girls a stare. "This will be the last time."-----------"You're a teacher from SA Arts High School? Wow! You must be good!" Mina was walking beside him. They were heading to the bus stop."Not yet. I'm still a practice teacher." He said, voice was as cold as ice. "But that's still cool."The guy did not respond anymore. Different songs were blasting on this busy street. But Mina's heartbeat was a lot more deafening.'Mina, please. He's just nice. Don't dream!' She thought to herself."Next time, be careful." He broke the silence.Mina looked at him, but his eyes were fixated on a straight direction ahead of them.He spoke again. "You should not trust easily. Even when we know someone, sometimes they can still hurt us."Mina nodded to show him she took his advice.She wanted to ask his name but she felt shy.As soon as they reached the bus stop, the guy's phone suddenly rang.He immediately answered it. "Yes. Hannan 011 Bus Stop."Mina looked at him the moment she heard him say where exactly they were.'Is he a kidnapper or what?' But surprisingly, there was no fear even a bit in her.She just laughed in her mind, thinking that she must have gone crazy because instead of running away from him now, she was still standing beside him.Immersed in her weird thoughts, she didn't notice that the guy was already looking at her."Didn't you hear me?" He asked coldly."S-Sorry. What's that again?"A taxi just pulled over."I booked your ride because I think it's safer. But I won't force you to take it.""Can I refuse?" Mina remained standing but she didn't feel right."Like what I said, I won't force you." He walked to the taxi.Mina quickly followed him. "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that--"But the guy ignored Mina. He opened the door and got inside. "I will ride this instead of her." The taxi drove away. Mina was left speechless.-----------
The gate opened.Mina hurried to get inside, trying to avoid Ms. Kim. But the old lady was quick to her senses and asked her why she got home late.'Oh shoot! What should I say?' Mina suddenly panicked.Mina turned her back to answer Ms. Kim. "I j..just had some ice cream on my way home."
Ms. Kim threw her a look filled with unspoken suspicion. Mina plastered a forced smile on her face. She excused herself and continued her steps towards the house.
While walking, Mina released silent sighs. 'Did I lie? Of course not! It's true that I had an ice cream at Hannan Street.'
"What flavor of ice cream did you eat?" Ms. Kim asked out of the blue.
The old lady's question was really weird, making Mina looked confused. She turned her back again. "W..Why?"
Ms. Kim's face could tell she got also surprised by her strange question. She smile awkwardly. "There's a lot of ice cream in the fridge. I wonder you don't like any of them."
Mina hissed silently. "Green tea."
"Oh.. From now on, I will include that flavor in my grocery list."
"T..Thank you." Mina didn't know if it's Ms. Kim's thoughtfulness or sarcasm.
"Oh no! I forgot! I'm cooking something." Ms. Kim left Mina, she was rushing to the house.
'Weird lady.' Mina thought.The spring breeze kissed Mina's cheeks. She felt good.
She looked up. Though her grandfather's house was surrounded by big trees, she could still see the bright stars that were scattered in the night sky.The handsome practice teacher suddenly appeared in her mind. An instant smile was plastered on her face.
'They say if there are lot of stars at night and one wishes for something, it will come true.' Mina said, still gazing at the twinkling stars.
'Can you make us meet again? Even just once please? I forgot to thank him. I'm stupid, right? I really forgot because--'The doorbell suddenly rang.Mina hurried to the gate. When she opened it, her eyes displayed such great surprise.A familiar handsome guy was standing before her!Mina's heart began to tremble while looking at the guy who had saved her from the bullies at Hannan Street."Good evening. I'm Kian Park. Your new tutor."Fear, worry, nervousness. They were rushing in. She couldn't go near the almost crushed cars, she's frightened.She rang her dad's number this time. It's ringing. She felt relieved. But he's not picking up the call.She gulped. The ambulance came. The siren was making her feel uneasy.When the police started to make the people distance from where the accident was, Mina could clearly see the two smashed cars from where she was standing.She abandoned her fear and made slow steps forward. Her body froze when her eyes spotted a familiar thing.Her trembling hands rang her mom's number. Her eyes were locked inside the car. The other line was ringing. But her world crumbled when the phone started to blink inside the taxi.Mina felt a tight squeeze around her heart. It's so heavy. Everything around her turned dark.She was still holding her phone, the other line kept ringing. Her eyes, that were only s
For the first time in my life, I felt like someone could finally hear me. That song spoke my unsaid feelings. It was a warm embrace in my cold heart. And that person became my comfort in life, my wife."Dan looked at her. Mina could see her mom's teary eyes. Their mom smiled at their dad. He waved at her.The crowd got deeply moved."That's so sweet!""He's very romantic!""What a beautiful story.""That's heart warming."Mina could hear voices at her back. JP looked at her and whispered. "That's our dad! Cool, isn't he?"Their dad continued talking to the audience."We all go through empty nights and days in our lives when we think that no one's there for us. We all get depressed when we see busy streets and feel like we're left behind because we don't know what to do in our life.But, I'm telling you as someone who has already gone through those rough times, there is always someone who can
Kian glared at her in disbelief. "That book.""Ah-- y..yeah.." A fake laughter from Mina.She wanted to slap her face for that foolishness. And because her tutor's strong presence beside her was making her feel so nervous, she put down the book and locked her phone."Teacher.. what you're thinking is not right, okay?""Why? What am I thinking then?" Kian didn't take his eyes off her.Mina tried hard to look calm but her eyes could not lie, they're avoiding her tutor's. "That.. I was trying to take a photo of you?""That came from you." Kian responded."Because you asked me!"Mina's raised voice startled those students who were near their table, eyes threw glances at them.Kian gave her a warning stare. Mina lowered her head and apologized to her tutor.Kian leaned his head a bit and whispered. "TMI. I have keen eyes. I may not be looking at you but I know w
Before handing the book to Mina, Kian unnoticeably put a tiny tracker inside the hardbound back cover.Kian used this book not to spy her but to protect her from danger. In The Reed Bookshop, at Liang St., at Gangsil, in the abandoned building and just now in The City Square."You're surprised, aren't you?" Mina leaned forward to examine her tutor's reaction."Let's use that." Kian said calmly, as if there's nothing in the back cover.Her proud smile faded. "Good job, Mina.. You should have said that. Is giving compliments hard for you to do, teacher?"Kian took his seat and snatched the book from Mina's hand. "I'm not good in complimenting people. But I always make sure to make up for it."A sudden change on her face, it's glowing again. "So, to make up for not complimenting me for always bringing that book, give me a reward."She leaned more to give her tutor a very intent look, her eyes
"Miss, one more please!""What a beautiful voice!""Your song is healing."Mina could hear praises. 'Oh no! Did they hear me sing? Was it too loud? All I know is I sang quietly.'In front of her were a few people who just heard Mina's sweet voice. Some were sitting on the grass, some were standing.'Are they waiting for me to sing again?' She was flustered.Mina forced a smile. "Umm, I actually don--""Can you sing again, miss?" One guy requested.Because the crowd kept asking her to sing again, Mina decided to play one more song."Hey!!!" An old man shouted as he's walking to where Mina was.She looked at him, confused. She put down her guitar and asked him why."Let's go to the community service center." He told Mina, looking so serious."Community service center?" Mina was still confused."Miss. Don't you know that buskers ar
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday just passed. Kian never showed up on these days. According to Ms. Kim, he asked for a few days leave due to his school work which he needed to finish.'Did he really finish his school work? Or his side job as a gangster? Here I am again, thinking weird things about him. Whatever it is, it's his life. I should mind mine.' Mina thought.The bus stopped, she got off.'I feel great!' Mina's heart was jumping in delight while walking to one of her favorite places.The weather was nice. But it felt nicer that she brought her guitar.It's still early but The City Square was already full of people. The arc that welcomed her to the town center was beautifully decorated with colorful spring flowers. Small fountains along the center made this place a lot cooler as their mists mingled with the spring air.Fancy shops were scattered everywhere. Food stalls were at every corner of the town
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