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My Universe
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The wind was blowing a few of her hair strands, blocking her view. A deep sigh could be heard from her. Her eyes were swollen red. She was sitting quietly, thinking what did she do wrong this time. The voices from before kept repeating inside her mind, "Its your own problem" .   "Hera the office is trying to call you, could you please pick up?" she heard her colleague said. "Oh really? I didn't realise that. Let me check my phone" Hera took out her phone and saw the caller id. She quickly places the phone in her ear- "Is this job a joke to you?" she heard the person on the other line said. Hera stood there dumbfounded.   The memory is still fresh in her mind. She thinks to herself, "Im not even 18 yet, why is my life such a piece of ". In those 40 minutes of nagging from the office, Hera was crying silently. "Am i that worthless?" she question.   On her way home, she immedietly regret taking the job in the first place. She thought it would be a good idea to spent her free time doing a part time job. Guess not anymore. "Oh, You're back early today?" she heard her Mother said. "Yes i did" Hera awkwardly said. She did not know how to break the news to her Mother that she kinda got fired. Afterall, her Mother never approves of her taking the job anyway. "Alright. Go and take a shower, then we can have dinner together"    A part of her was dissapointed because her Mother never ask Why.         ________________         The sun was bright outside, signaling its going to be a good day, Hera was getting ready for her job, Excitedly since its been awhile already and she misses the animals there. Her phone rings-   "Hello Good Morning Mr Hwe, why the sudden call early in the morning?" she greets.   "I wanna inform you that you don't have to come to work anymore. I've been inform that you are slacking these days. Also, we are tired to hear your excuses anymore. So thats its. Thank you Ms Park." and the calls end.   Yet again, she stood there dumfounded for awhile.   "Not again.." ,she thought, rubbing her temple.   "Not other than your own self. Its you again. Everytime, Its always about you, The problem is always you, not them" this time, its her thoughts saying.    Hera stare out at the window, by now she could only sigh. Nothing was going right for her. Each time she thought everything was going smooth, there will always be a storm coming her way.   "My 17 year old self must be laughing at me now. Even at 21, I couldn't secure a job for sake" she said, frustrated.   After hearing the news, Hera couldn’t bare to stay in her house. She feel suffocated. With each step she takes, she can feel her muscles tensed. Her breath was nowhere near steady. Her face was pale, her forehead was drench in cold sweat. Her vision was blurry. Despite all that, the one she could focuses the most was the voice inside her,   “You’re worthless”   “You’re worthless”   “You’re worthless”    The voices keep chanting the same words over and over until Hera finally realises that her body just colided with someone.    “Im sorry, I didn’t look to where i was headed” Hera hurriedly apologise to the person.   “Oh its oka- Hera?! hey, Good Morning” Jongin said with a smile.   But soon the smile turn into a frown. Jongin could see how her pink cheeks were now pale white, Her red lips were dry, sweats were visible in her forehead even in this cold weather.   “Hey, are you okay? You don’t look good. Should we go to somewhere warmer? Come on I’ll take you inside” Jongin offered.    Hera reluctantly followed. What she didn't realise was how far she had run. She was running almost a block already and bumped into Jongin when he was about to open the coffee shop. No wonder she felt more suffocating that she already is.   After its all settle in, Jongin offered her a warm latte. Not something so strong as to worried it might startled her taste bud. The latte was delicate and mild hoping it would soothe her. Hera smiled as a thank you for the coffee. After about a while Jongin spoke,   "Feeling a little better?" Jongin ask as if he know.    "Yeah, I did. Thanks" she flash a genuine smile.   "If you want you can stay here for awhile. I don't mind"    Before Hera could say anything, the bell could be heard telling a customer had just walk inside. With that Jongin walks to the counter to attend his customer.    And she did stayed there. Not knowing what to do, she then remembers the event earlier. Hera chuckles knowing by now she could get used to it. The pain. The shame. The sadness. The dissapointment. Everything. She could get used to everything by now. But yet, no matter how strong she think she is, she could still feel how shattered herself already. She was weak after all but decides not to show it. She fixes everything with a smile believing it makes her feel a little bit better. Hera was daydreaming for a long time she didn't realise someone was talking to her-   "Excuse me? Miss? Do you hear me?" the person said, waving his hand in front of her face.    "Uhh Im sorry. What is it again?" she said apologetically.    "No worries miss. I was just asking if you wanted another coffee?" the person said, smiling sheepisly.   Hera assume he was the waiter here. He look so young, like a High School kid. She
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Dorkkamjong
Ive had this story for a long time now. But it is going take awhile before i fully publish it. This story is special to me. I wrote it with all my heart and pain that comes in life. Since it was emotional for me to share it, i hope you guys enjoy it. xo

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Kais_girl88
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Chapter 1: I hope you'll keep us on update
Kais_girl88
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Chapter 1: I just found this and I'm so happy a new fic for Kai yes