Chapter 7
Game Plan
"Why? I want to know." Min-ah's grandpa pestered.
"Uh.. I.."
His eyes started to water as he looked at me. "You're Bong ri, right? But, why do your hands feel so different?" He continued feeling my hand. "You and Min Hee's life are so different. Min Hee gave up everything just to be with her husband, even her humanity! But you... you're always so filial and nice, and even though you became a werewolf, I always loved you more. But.. I thought she killed you? Ani, ani. Don't tell me. I'm just glad you're fine, that you're fine.." He sobbed.
"I'm so sorry, Bong ri ah! I should have protected you...!" He said, tears falling like an endless stream.
Unknowingly, I moved forward and gave him a tight hug.
I slowly pulled away, wondering what to do next. What if he told Min-ah? Would I die a slow, painful death? And how in the world did he know?
I looked the old man in the eye and asked," Who am I? Do you.. know who I am?"
He looked at me tearfully, then swivelled his head around. "Bong ri? Bong ri ah! Odiya.." Seeing no sign of the person, he turned to face me. "Seung Gi? You are Seung Gi, right? Min-ah's vampire friend? Please.. protect Bong Ri. Don't let Min Hee find him!" He sobbed, hugging his knees to his chest. I could see his chest hair as he rocked himself back and forth.
I sighed in relief. He must have mistaken me for someone else. Ohmygod I almost lost my life in here. Anyways, who would believe an old drunkard's words? Thank god he's drunk, I prayed.
"O-omo, you're finally home!!" Hyo Joo cried, running up to hug me once I reached home. I then told her eveeything that happened.
"Uh, bianhae. I went to Min-ah's house, but I didn't manage to get help from her grandfather. Sorry I came home late. You must have worried." I pulled away.
"Ani, gweanchanayo. But, why did you go her house? What if she bit you?" Hyo Joo asked worriedly.
"Ah, but remember, I have this," I held out the electrocuter Jong-suk had given me for protection. "And, her grandfather is a witch. She told me she can help find my parents' killer." I grinned.
"J-jinjja?"
"De. But then he got drunk, and he can't help me..."
"Wait, W-witch?"
"Ya. You said that Hyun Jae and Gyu-ri wanted to help find a witch, right? And Min-ah's grandpa is a witch! Min-ah said that she needs my help to find the Higher Ups, who suppsedly killed her parents. And once she knows where they are, she can dig their memory to find out where her parents are." I smirked. "But, that won't work because I'm a werewolf. And you said that I really wasn't attacked by a Higher Up, right?"
"Y-yea. But I think Min-ah... is lying to you. B-because...i-i'm sorry, Seung Gi-ah. Witches aren't real. I made them up so you will come to Seoul." Hyo Joo bit her lip.
My eyes
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