I'm Stuck In A Modern Soap Opera!
Episode 1
I still remember a scene from a romantic movie "Escape Me If You Can". The time Olivia realized she fell for her stalker, she should've known it was gonna be so hard for her to run. She chose to be his muse.
—I won't blame you if you rip my flesh and pull my heart out. Only you exist there!!!!—
Lastly, Olivia got brutally killed by Jiho to feed his jealousy. Jiho was a Yandere i.e initially sweet and loving but dangerously obsessed with his interest to the point of mental instability and violence. To CLEAR his doubts, she smiled upon death. This mad love ending almost mad me vomit—
Cha Eunwoo [Alejandro| ML's Dad]
Miss Baek Hayeon, I would like to hire you as my son's fake girlfriend. In return, you'll be given hefty cash. What do you think of my offer, hm?
I wanted to avoid "that" type of crazy men in real life. However, fate brought me to a special condition ; to treat the CEO's son!!! His son, Cha Jihyun was admitted to City hospital after being found in bloody state.
I promise I have never met or known him. To understand why he's that way, we have to turn back time and listen to his story —!
• A teenage girl running through the stair cases in worry. She opened the rooftop—
Seong Sena (Sian)
JIN—!! THERE YOU ARE!! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW LONG I'VE BEEN SEARCHING U?! <PANT>
「SEONG SENA / SIAN, 17 YEARS OLD.」
Seong Sena (Sian)
AHHH!《PANT》YOU'RE HURT!
• From the other side, a boy's lips moved, he covered it slightly and replied coldly–
Cha Jihyun (ML)
Noisy. Do you need to overreact? It's just a minor injury. [ It happens almost often. ] It'll cure on its own.
「CHA JIHYUN / JIN, 15 YEARS OLD.」
It triggered the girl's emotions. A bit angry or slightly disappointed look. She said :
Seong Sena (Sian)
It.. wouldn't heal on its own, we both know that. Why can't I care?
Cha Jihyun (ML)
Really, you're such a crybaby. You are too scared of boys here even to approach me, your boyfriend as your body stiffens. Still can't let me be? I'm disappointed, Noona.
Seong Sena (Sian)
Uhh..I...J-Just...
• Yes, Jihyun Cha, a wealthy family's son became Seong Sena's "young" boyfriend not too long ago. At first, they didn't have a mutual contact. Jihyun was popular for his cute baby face that boys bullied him.
— YA TWIG! YA THINK YA CAN WIN?!—
There was no reaction from his family so it gave them some leverage. As a matter of fact, Jihyun was seen to be in FIGHTS. Sian was watching from afar and wanted to calm him. But, she was scared of men.
— Uh....umm....are you...are you....uh...—
Her inability to converse made him to run away from embarrassment. But, love can find its way anytime. Their hearts united later and they have been dating. Like that, Cha Jihyun became Sian's "Jin" for short.
Seong Sena (Sian)
I....I know, I have this phobia but... I'm..trying to solve it for years...
Cha Jihyun (ML)
[ Her hands are shaking. ] You don't have to touch me unwillingly. (🤦🏻♂️)
• Sian's phobia stems from psychological reasons. She was trying to win her phobia over, but it wasn't working well. So, It puts their relationship life at ODDS AT TIMES—
Seong Sena (Sian)
I'm《UNEASE》....so sorry, Jin. I think we will have to stay patient.
Seong Sena (Sian)
This face is pretty— something I love about you. You can't get hurt.
Cha Jihyun (ML)
................!!!
• For Jin, Sean wanted to change. Even he appreciated her feelings and agreed to be patient. This teenage couple had dreams in their eyes. They couldn't share their 1st kiss yet. They wanted to do it as a couple.
To be together forever and be full of love. That's whatever their love language was!
Cha Jihyun (ML)
I promise you won't have to see my face hurt. I love you a lot, Noona.
Seong Sena (Sian)
I love you too, Jin.《WALK》
Jin and Sian were living in a world already planning their future. Two years of dating slowly passed and they are in high-school first year. It didn't mean setbacks stopped coming between their precious love life.
Episode 2
[ Sian ] : Everything will be fine—is what I've told myself. But, the moment of my happiness would fade away with a call.
Seong Sena (Sian)
《PICK UP》📞Hello, Mom—
The biggest reason of my phobia of boys was my mother. We were a family of four. After my sister, Seong Yoona drowned in our house pond, Father divorced mother and remarried in other town. She couldn't accept it and developed mental illness... •
She feared abandonment. She'd lock me up because she was tried to protect me. I could barely attend primary school. For that, I was the oldest student in my class. I had to obey my psycho mother for long.
— Men are selfishly lustful animals! Your father was the same! So, you must never attract them. Don't paint your lips, got it?-
Seong Yerim (Sian's Mom)
HEY YOU UNFILIAL BRAT! WHO'S THAT BOY?! HOW DARE YOU DATE SOME PUNK?! BREAK UP I SAY!💢
Seong Sena (Sian)
ARE YOU SPYING ON ME AGAIN?! YOU CAN'T CONTROL MY LIFE!!!
Ever Since I moved out to my Aunt Iseul's house, mother has been on edge. I don't know from where she heard I'm dating. I couldn't let her obsession get between us.
• Jin has been the most caring boyfriend. He is sweet. Takes care of me, supports me and accepts me as my only friend at school, he presents me gifts to make me smile and, bothers to help me financially.
I couldn't give him much. It can feel like a burden at times but, It's how he loves me. I can't hurt his feelings and discard him!!! So, I won't let mother control me again.💢
Seong Yerim (Sian's Mom)
NOW YOU DARE TO TALK BACK TO ME? I SHOULDN'T HAVE LET YOU STUDY! COME BACK! WHATS THE POINT OF IT ANYWAY?! 💢💢
Seong Sena (Sian)
I WILL LIVE MY LIFE HOWEVER I WANT, OK?! DON'T CALL ME!
Seong Yerim (Sian's Mom)
SIAN YOU LITTLE—(💢💢💢)
• At school, my mind was blank from the conversation I couldn't think of any good.
Cha Jihyun (ML)
You're spacing out. You can tell me if something is bothering you.
Seong Sena (Sian)
No—No...Well, It's not that. I'm just tensed about our exam...
[ •"Noona is tensed for exam? I can't let her worry & ruin her health."•]《Jihyun》
Cha Jihyun (ML)
Don't worry, you'll do best, Noona. I'll make sure of it.《CONFIDENT》
Study comes first. Unlike Jin, I'm not a so- so good student. I have a bad cramming capacity so, I decided mind my stuff. Just before, the examination Jin visited me.
Cha Jihyun (ML)
Take these, Noona. You don't have to worry about tests anymore.
Seong Sena (Sian)
...You stole... the test papers?
It chilled my spine seeing the test papers in his hands. He broke into the teacher's...
Seong Sena (Sian)
Jin— Its wrong- What if teachers found out? They will...《COWER》
Cha Jihyun (ML)
I don't understand, what's so wrong with it? I want you happy. Keep it.
• I was forced into keeping it. It should be okay right? He— He wanted to make me happy right? That day, I did so well in the tests. But, the truth doesn't remain buried. Jin got found out. He got his admonition.
His parents were called in. He didn't leak my name. His parents were very mad —:
Cha Eunwoo [Alejandro| ML's Dad]
CHA JIHYUN—!!! (💢💢)WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING?! HOW DARE YOU BRING SHAME?!
Cha Eunwoo is a man of pride known for his meritorious bussiness skills and trust. The Cha family is prestigious. That CEO's son who has private tutors is a thief.......?
Cha Hwaran [Chloe |Jin's Mom]
TELL ME, WHOM DID YOU STEAL FOR?—!? IS IT FOR THAT GIRL?!
Cha Jihyun (ML)
WHY'RE YOU EVEN BRINGING HER UP?! IT'S ME, I NEEDED THOSE!!
CEO didn't buy Jin's excuses. After that he was grabbed by the bodyguards in black.
Cha Eunwoo [Alejandro| ML's Dad]
YOU'RE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO MEET ANYONE, YOU HEAR ME?!
Cha Jihyun (ML)
AHH!!! AHH! LET ME GO—!! (💢)
Jin was dragged away. The school gave him indefinite probation with a warning. His mother separately came at me —:
Cha Hwaran [Chloe |Jin's Mom]
Cha Hwaran [Chloe |Jin's Mom]
How much huh?!!? I will pay you!! Just get off my son's back. Stop meeting or talking to him. (💢)
His parents didn't like me as his girlfriend. She didn't have a good reaction knowing our relationship. Now unfairly she put all the blame on me. I didn't tell him to steal.
Seong Sena (Sian)
....What did I do?《MUMBLE》
Cha Hwaran [Chloe |Jin's Mom]
THE HELL ARE YOU MUMBLING?! YOU PROBLAMATIC GIRL! I WON'T LET YOU KEEP EATING HIS HEAD!
[ •"What does Jihyun see in this girl? She's got no social skills!!! She stutters a lot like a weirdo. I can't stand her!!!"•]《Hwaran》
Seong Sena (Sian)
W‐What? He likes me back! You don't get it ; Cash can't buy heart. It's...Its not how love works 😰💢!
Seong Sena (Sian)
I can't...I just...can't take money. Why can't you accept me once!
My remark only fueled her anger. It was a surprise she didn't hit me across my face.
Cha Hwaran [Chloe |Jin's Mom]
Cha Hwaran [Chloe |Jin's Mom]
A TEEN WILL TEACH ME LOVE?!! YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A PLACE NEAR JIHYUN IN THE FUTURE! WE HAVE DECIDED WHO HE WILL BE WITH AND ITS ONLY STELLA! (😡)
• All I could do was endure Madam Cha's insults until she stormed off. Stella— The name made my heart sink. Why didn't Jin ever tell me he has someone to be with..?
Episode 3
It's been 3 months since that incident, Jin has been absent in my life. Madam Cha's words ring in my ears— It made me think do I really have no chance with Jin in the future against the other girl? It scared me.
I have never imagined being attracted to a guy at first sight despite staying away all along. Once it was, I couldn't shake it off.
—Um, the other day, I wasn't trying to pick on you. I was worried about you since you were beaten up. D-Don't run away please? I think I might've a crush on you, Jihyun.–
• Ditching school in broad daylight to get away from the bad kids and have secret rendezvous for the first time were thrilling back in the early days. Ever since we has been together, I don't want us to break up for selfish adults so I wanted to progress.
Seong Sena (Sian)
I have been attending X cram school now. Before Jin comes back, I'll overcome my phobia!
To be frank, it wasn't a easy nut to crack. I was trembling to initiate a chat at first —:
Seong Sena (Sian)
[ Ugh~ My symptoms got worse! ]
Park Jimin
Miss Seong Sena, I'm Park Jimin. You didn't look good in the class. Are you okay? You can tell me if you need some help with anything.
Park Jimin was a part time teacher at our Cram school. He noticed my anxiety and called me to his office. As an individual, I would call him socially skilled, supportive and popular among his students so far.
He treated me extra kindly after knowing my phobia. It was so awkward for me at first. Oneday, Jimin asked me for a hand.
Seong Sena (Sian)
[ Must I do this? ] ..... [ I don't want him to think I'm arrogant– ]
FOR THE FIRST TIME, I TOUCHED A MAN WITHOUT FEELING NAUSEA OR FEAR–!!!! My heart could burst! Its like I have found water in desert. Jimin could be my cure!!!
The future of holding hands with my only boyfriend without discomfort had hope!!!
Seong Sena (Sian)
Umm, Jimin! Can you please help me not to fear boys???? Please!!!!
Park Jimin
I'll help you if you treat me a home made meal. What do you say....???
Seong Sena (Sian)
Okay, deal! So from tomorrow?
After that day Mr. Park Jimin became my other trainer. They say he has experience in psychology field and later changed his major to Mathematics. So, he was calm.
I was scared but he started by giving me a task that was to fix his tie —:
Park Jimin
Yes, like that, slowly...《SMIRK》Sometimes, it's necessary to get used to facing your fear. ^^
Seong Sena (Sian)
Alright.《NOD NOD | FIXING》.....
According to him, simple approaches are effective in training my weak mind. It was working. Every time, I finished a task, he gave me a candy to congratulate me like a kid. Then, we shifted to holding hands.
After that working hard for months, I was able touch Jimin without hesitation— We had become close like real friends in that short time. I told him about my boyfriend and everything so far. He supported me.
Park Jimin
It's ok to follow your heart but does his company ever restrict you....?
Seong Sena (Sian)
Huh? I can't exactly say that...
I used to have only a few girl friends who I socialized with, in middle school. Once Jin and I were an official couple, people started gossiping. We became a hot talk.
— Ah, Cha Jihyun with Seong Sena? Feels like two men are dating. Did they kiss??!—
• I was being picked on for my plain dress up sense and Jin defended us for a LONG time. Oneday, the bullies got quiet. Later Jihyee, my cousin and my friends ignored me. I suddenly became the class outcast for likely 2 yrs till graduation. It was hell.
Seong Sena (Sian)
There were times, I felt lonely but Jin was the only one there by me.
Park Jimin
Sian, did you never found it weird ; you became the outcast alone?
Back then students still talked to Jin back then while they avoided me. I thought its probably because of his status or looks. That's why high-school, I stayed near Jin and a girl he introduced me, until now.....
• Jimin's question caught me off-guard. I couldn't answer him well. That evening....
Cha Jihyun (ML)
📞Hello Noona? Its me, Jin. Are you okay?? Did you miss me...?
I recieved a call from my boyfriend from an unknown caller ID. I missed him a lot!
Seong Sena (Sian)
📞Jin! I was so worried. What happened? Did they...hurt you??
Cha Jihyun (ML)
[ How sweet, she cares. ] 📞 I won't say they didn't discipline me, it is fine now. Noona, I'm sorry that mother said awful things to you.
Seong Sena (Sian)
📞 ...Its okay, I didn't mind at all.
[ •"I can't get enough of her. My heart will be at ease if I could talk to her 24 hours. I want her to myself so badly."•]《Jin》
Cha Jihyun (ML)
📞.... Noona, I will try to come to class within this week. Wait for me.
• Woah, I can surprise him once he comes back! I won't fear his touch at any cost—!!!
Seong Sena (Sian)
📞 Then l'll wait at the old spot~
Cha Jihyun (ML)
📞 I need to go now....love you.
• Coming to cram school, I went to Jimin who was having drink at his office. I sat down and shared the news with him —:
Seong Sena (Sian)
You know what, my boyfriend will be back in this week! (≧▽≦)
Park Jimin
......W-What?《STARTLED》
[ •"Ahh, Sian hasn't recognized me yet and that guy is already back? This is bad! This is bad! What do I do now?"•]《Jimin》
Seong Sena (Sian)
ISN'T IT GREAT~!!???(^ ▽ ^)
Park Jimin
Y-Yeah....《FORCED SMILE》
[Jimin had gone out for a while, slammed on the wall. His expression ; so agitated. ]
Park Jimin
.... It's bothering me. I have taken a liking to her. I don't want her to run to his arms just like that......(💢)
[As a man's heart poured out emotions, it effected their training turning it strange. ]
Seong Sena (Sian)
Aren't we too... close? [ My tummy is fluttering, why is it now? ]
Park Jimin
Training— Don't you want to do?
I didn't understand what was wrong with Jimin. He was quite worked up.... (>~<|||)
Seong Sena (Sian)
L-Lets do it gently... okay???
[At one point Jimin was impulsive enough to forget the girl's phobia. She flinched — ]
Seong Sena (Sian)
AHHH...JIMIN —!? (😳😳🤯)
Park Jimin
[ She can slap me now. ] You can think anything. I have no excuses.
I haven't truly met anyone like him before. The fluttering is still there. I grabbed him.
Seong Sena (Sian)
...I know, it is one of our training to help me out, right?《BLUSH》
Park Jimin
[ I didn't think she would take it that way. ] ...Y-Yes, it is our "Training".
[ •"I don't know whether I should call her naive, pure minded or inviting — I knew I have her to myself entirely."• ]《Jimin》
Park Jimin
Let's try something different. You have to trust my method, Sian.
Seong Sena (Sian)
...Sure. I trust you, Jimin. (^^)
His face was close to mine. I don't know how to describe these foreign feelings— I could only trust his PERSISTENT method.
• .....It is nothing more than training.....•
[ Sian's phone was ringing that time, and after that day, even the day and after that son. However, the call wasn't accepted. ]
Cha Jihyun (ML)
Why isn't Noona picking it up?
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