Heejoo
Don't make me smile.You hesitantly knocked on the door. No reply. You tried again,
trying to see through the side window if anyone was home. The
door opened and a pair of innocent eyes look up at you. "Is your
mother here?" You asked, shocked that there was a child here
because your father had said his sister lived alone. The head
disappeared and the door swung inwards.
"Auntie~?" Going inside cautiously, you take off your shoes and
glance curiously around the dingy apartment. It was slightly dreary and a cold
draft made you turn and quickly close the door. Dust motes floated
from the ceiling and you uneasily glanced around. "Hello~? Is
anyone home?" The girl came bounding down the stairs and put her
finger to her lips, "Shhh, you'll wake up mommy." You go to the bedroom
and a strong smell of alcohol hits you, and you see a figure lying
on a bed. This situation was familiar to you who had lived with your
father in Seoul, you knew what to do. Pushing up your sleeves you
take off your aunt's shoes and socks and tuck her into bed. Going
out you gasped at the mess in the living room and kitchen,
wondering how you didn't see it. Dishes teetered on the edge of the
counter with leftovers strewn here and there; you cleaned up until
you noticed the girl again, sitting alone in the living room.
"Hmm..What's your name?" The girl looked up and said "Heejoo, I'm
six!" *What a cute name, but now I know that Aunt had probably
had you while you were in Seoul. She should be taking care of her
own child!!* you thought angrily. "Im your cousin, Hana. Heejoo, are you
hungry?" Heejoo nodded and looked up at you through thick
eyelashes. *Aigoo she is so cute!* The only thing you could find in
the cupboards was cup ramen, and you decided there needed to be
shopping done. After quickly making the ramen, you started to
finish cleaning up; years of living with your dad made you hate
disorganization and messiness. "Ah Im finally done!"
You open up your wallet, and grimaced. You knew that the little
money you had wouldn't last long. Looking down at Heejoo you softened,
"Do you want to go shopping with me? We can buy groceries to make curry
tonight!" Heejoo looked up to you in awe and taking her hand you
went out the door.
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