“!” She shouted in dismay as she tried to open the door of the room but it was already locked. It means that the exam has started. She tried to open it again but she failed.

She sighed and looked up, secretly blaming herself for waking up too late.

After 2 hours she went back. The exam is over and the student already got their results. As her professor came out she approached her.

“Professor, can I still take the exam? I didn’t make it on time.” She asked politely.

The professor, who was known to be strict, looked at her in a mocking way, “Give me one valid reason why I should give you the exam.” He asked.

“I… I…” I had awesome last night and we lasted for more than 3 rounds.

“I’m sorry then.” He said and started walking away.

“But sir. Please, just this one time. I just really need to get this done.” She said.

“I don’t know why but you seemed to be out of your pace lately. You already failed once and one of your results, though it reached passing mark, is still a lot lower than how I expect you to have.” He said. “You might be undergoing some terrible situation right now but you’re in the university to train being a professional one day. So please, don’t give me lame excuses because in this field, we never mix profession with personal life. If you may excuse me…” He uttered and continued walking.

She sighed. Hajin saw her and immediately approached Juliette.

“Hey, what happened?

“I woke up late.” She said honestly as she looked at the ground. “It’s my fault.”

“You woke up late because you spent the entire night studying? That’s too bad. Didn’t he allow you to take another test?” She shook her bad. “That’s… tsk. I feel sorry.” He said and looked disappointed.

“Don’t be sad. It’s okay. It’s my entire fault anyways.

As she went outside the school, Tina came rushing towards her. “Finally!” She shouted but immediately recognized the depressed expression on her face. “Hey, Julie, are you okay?” She asked.

Juliette shook her head, “I wasn’t able to take the exam because I arrived too late.” She said. “I overslept.”

“Why? You stayed up all night taking care of the sick Minho?” Her one eyebrow raised.

“Not now, Tina.” She shook her head and stopped her from teasing.

“Fine.” She smiled and held her arm. “Wait, should we just go shopping to lessen the depression that you’re feeling? I haven’t been around the shopping malls in Seoul. You should bring me to the best malls here.” She said and chuckled.

Julie looked at her and shook her head, “I don’t have enough money to shop with you.” She said.

“We can use your credit cards.”

“I don’t have them with me, and please don’t ask why.” She uttered and lazily walked with her friend.

“How about we go clubbing? I haven’t been to any place since I’m waiting for you to tour me around. There should be hot Korean guys in the clubs here.” She smirked naughtily. “I missed hanging out with you and I want to know how it feels to do these things in Korea.” She said.

Juliette shook her head for the nth time. “I don’t go to clubs anymore.” She answered. Tina crossed her arms in frustration.

“Did Korea change you a lot? You don’t care about money. You don’t pay attention about having your cards. You don’t want to go to clubs anymore, and worse, you failed your examinations, something that never happened the entire time that we’re together in California, so what is really happening with you here? Is your sister the cause of this drastic change of you? I don’t get it.” Tina uttered straightly at her friend.