Dara's POV


"You're beautiful, Sandara."

Oh my. It keeps on repeating to my head since last night. Why Jiyong suddenly said that? Did he mean it? Or he was just teasing me?

I tapped my cheeks then looked to the mirror. Act calm. Act calm. Act calm. He shouldn't notice that I was affected by those words. After many time of deep inhalation, I went down but I feel disappointed when I learned that he already left.

"He needs to be at their office so early." Mrs Kwon said. "That's how hard-working our Jiyongie is but I wonder why he went home last night. In a normal situation, he won't go home until he finished a case."

My chest pound hard. Does this mean that he didn't tell them that we eat together last night? Then I felt my cheeks burned upon remembering what happened.

After breakfast, Mr Kwon left for work while I wash the dishes even Mrs Kwon don't want it. I am staying here for free so I should do something. When I am done, I joined her in watching the television and the news about the Gangnam appeared.

It doesn't says anything about her being poisoned, it seems Jiyong's team doesn't want to spill it to the media then I suddenly felt another presence.

It's the ghost woman from Gangnam.

She turned around; facing the stairs then suddenly vanished. After I excused to Mrs Kwon, I went upstairs and saw her at the stairs going to the rooftop so I hurriedly go up as she vanished again and I found her looking to the surrounding.

I inhale deeply then went beside her but she didn't even bother to move an inch, she still staring at wherever she is exactly looking. Who killed you? And I've got no response. Tell me where the glass is. I groan as she suddenly vanished once more then I am startled as she appeared at the road and this time, she is looking directly to me. I stopped when I realized what she seems want me to do. Do you want me to follow you? After I saw her nod, I bite my lips then weakly sat at the bench.

How will I do that? I am not allowed to go out and I can't even talk to him. The current situation starts to make me feel depressed. I went to my room with so much confusion on my mind then start to walk back and forth. Jiyong is surely busy in solving the case. What about Mrs Kwon? What shall I tell her?

I keep walking until an idea entered my mind. I quickly changed my clothes then get my beanie, sunglass, wallet and my mini-notebook.

I'll escape.

After leaving a small note on the bedside table, I wait for the chance to get out from the Kwon's residence and I am surprised to see the ghost woman on the same spot where I saw her earlier. Then like she wanted, I just follow her until we reach the street where her place is located. I stopped at an area where I can still see the house. There are police officers outside and my chest pound hard when my eyes diverted to a familiar car. It owned by Jiyong. So the ghost wanted me to see him so I would be able to relay her message immediately.

"Excuse me Miss."

I startled when I heard a voice from my back. I turned around and saw a police officer. I gulped. So there are also police officers who are roaming around.

"Are you lost?" I shake my head. Aish. This is hard. "Are you okay?" I nodded then get my mini-notebook from my pocket and wrote what my intention is. "You're looking for Senior Inspector Kwon?" I nodded again. "Why?"

Is he there?

"Yes."

Can you please tell him that I am here? My name is Dara.

Though he looked hesitant, he guide me until we reach Jiyong's car and he was about to go inside when a rushing Jiyong came out with a phone on his ear then he looked stunned when he saw me and the officer left after he nod.

"Sandara, why are you here? Mom was too worried when she found out that you left." His emotion had change, he looked relieved and calm now.

I stopped as I realized the consequence of what I've done. I should just let her know that I need to see Jiyong. I am sorry. That was not my intention. I was too occupied of helping the ghost woman and I really don't know how I will say it to your Mom without being suspicious.

He smiled gently. "I understand." Then he pat my top head. "Let's get inside to my car." I only nodded. After it, he called Mrs Kwon. "Mom, she is with me now." He looked to me. "She is safe and sound."

Please tell her that I am sorry and I'll do it properly once I go back.

After he said that, the call ended. "She is calm now."

I am glad.

"How did you get here?"

I followed the ghost woman.

"You're really good at escaping." My face burned so he chuckled. "Where is she?"

At our back.

He slightly tilted his head to look to his back then inhale deeply. "Did she tell you something now?"

She will lead us where the glass is.

His face became serious. "That's good. Where to?"

To her daughter's room.

Though it seems he wanted to say something, he just nodded then he locked the door when we reach the room.

After that, the ghost woman instructed me to hold the big bear stuffed toy which is currently neatly placed at the table beside the clothing cabinet.

As soon as I did what she said, images starts to fill my head.

The daughter was at her bed, holding that thing and the emotions on her face scares me. She doesn't look like a teen kid for me.

"You know what, I secretly followed Dad and I saw him with another woman yesterday. I was mad about it but when I told Mom about it this morning, she doesn't give a damn about it." Her eyes became sharp. "That's why Dad cheated. She was always busy." Then her eyes glow. "But I've heard such good news. They were fighting just now and I learned that Dad isn't my real father." She even giggled. "It's really indeed a good news right? I am glad that you are happy for me." She hugged the bear. "I will do anything to be with Dad forever."

Then suddenly the images switched into a different set-up. This time the daughter is with the ghost woman.

"Soyeon, what is this all about?"

"I've missed you Mom. You always went home at this hour so I've waited for you so we can bond." Since the mother is looking to the table set up, she did not notice her daughter's facial expression. The kid is having a furious emotion towards her but when she finally looked at her, the kid suddenly smiled then get the wine bottle from the refrigerator. "I have you're favorite wine."

"How did you get that?"

She giggled. "I asked Ahjumma to buy it." Then she placed the bottle beside the wine glass. Few seconds passed, they start to have their meal.

After they eat, the kid smirked as the mother drink the wine. "This really tastes good."

The kid hugged her. "I love you Mom."

"I love you too, Soyeon. I will make it up to you as soon as I---" But she was unable to continue as she held her chest. It seems she is having a hard time to breathe and in only seconds, her head fell down on the table.

The kid caress her