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“When did my life turn into a dime romance novel?” I lean back into my wooden patio chair. “And you are complaining because???” Jazz questions sipping on the red wine out of my hand-painted glasses. “It’s just a lot.... one minute Jimin is confessing his love for me, the next he's saying I can sleep with other men on a fake dating show I'm in." Waving my hand around biting into another chocolate turtle. “So....what are you going to do?” “...I mean.... how often can you say you have 6 hot men to try to sleep with. and one guy who says he'll love you no matter what or who you do.” She wiggles her eyebrows "Well I mean if he's okay with it I say why not see if you even like any of them in that way." "And if they like me in that way.." "They would have to be dumb to not." Jazz raises her glass winking.

“We are so excited to be partnering with you guys to make such a unique season as well as raising awareness for your business." Elliot smiles brightly as they direct us towards the wardrobe room.``Huh yeah, we are just as excited" I respond shifting in the plush pink seat. They shift through the rack of clothes. "I just have to say." they look over their shoulder "I'm obsessed with your Instagram feed. Colors and Melaine stunning." Blushing my eyes shift down to look at my thigh's dark brown color contrasting the pastel blue shorts I'm wearing. "Thank you" "I was the one who suggested reaching out to you for this season." “So I was thinking about a really nice full-length dress for the introductions to the men '' They hold their painted fingers up in quotations around the phrase. Then pulling out off the rack a long mustard yellow dress up on their thinner frame. They are wearing an oversized sweater that hangs off their left shoulder all tucked into black slacks. They are such a cute light brown color, freckles sprinkled all over the skin that was showing. “So, what do you think?” They ask. “I like it. Let's try it on.” Taking the hanger from their tattooed hands. The one-sleeved dress hugged my body from my breast to my hips. Then flowing out at the bottom Olympics the highest point of my leg tops it off. Smiling at my image I walk out of the dressing feet to Elliot's wide smile. They examine my body slowly. “Do u like it? I Nodding “I must admit..I was expecting to hate whatever you guys pulled for me...but I must admit I like this.” Clapping their hands in excitement. “Amazing I’ll put it on the list." They I’ve up the clipboard on the counter jotting down notes before turning it to face me. "Now, if you could just also circle the other outFits you connect with, we can build your wardrobe fully now that we have your measurements." 

“Can you walk in heels?” They ask. “Yeah I’m decent..won't be running any olympic trials though." Laughing lightly. “All we need is for you to stand and walk a few feet anyway." “Then I’m out girl!” Shifting around taking in the industrial warehouse-style.Exposed brick and piping with uniquely shaped candles scattered around. “How long have you been doing this?” I motion towards the clothing rack. “Two years now. I was a part-time intern the first year and now a full-time employee." They smile thinking about their journey as they move closer to me. “Is it okay if I touch you? I want to get a few more detailed measurements." “Oh, yeah it’s fine,” I answer, motioning them closer with my hands. “Can you put your arm up for me” Moving their hands pulling the tape measure around my arms. “So are you excited about all of this?” “I guess I'm supposed to say yes.” They smile looking from their slight slouch at me. “Say what is truest to you” “I’m scared......A little conflicted...and excited” They hum in acknowledgement looking back to the clipboard writing down numbers. “Do you want to talk about it?” “I don’t want to seem ungrateful. I’m a girl who is about to have 6 guys fighting over her on TV even if it is fake. It's a dream for so many who... well... looks like me." “hmmmmm.....you are entitled to your feelings and to talk about them no matter what they are.” Sighing my eyes wander back to look at the exposed walls. "I'm not self-pitting. I know I'm hot." Voice strong in my conviction.  “But I am scared because... I have someone outside of all of this who cares for me a lot. But I want to have fun and explore but what if I explore too much?" Standing back to their full height looking at me with soft eyes. “I don't think there's anything to worry about. Your partner seems to adore you no matter what if they are encouraging you to explore safely." There's a pause. "Maybe it would be easier if you explore together. So you don't feel like you are leaving them out?

“Two lefts and a straight shot to my ass.” Grumbling, I turn another corner that leads to another hall in the building. Huffing, my body jerks to turn another corner hitting a body. Arms wrap around me as I'm steadied back on my feet. “Gotta watch out for those corners. Never know what they are hiding behind them.” An airy laugh comes from me as I look up at the fluffy-haired man standing a few inches taller than me. His smile spreads across his face in an almost rectangle shape definitely too cute then is called for.  “I’ll keep that in mind.” He nods, cocking his head to the side as he takes in my face. “Seyven?” He questions softly. “Um yeah?” I return. “I'm sorry you just look more beautiful in person, it kind of makes me even sadder now..” Stepping back the heat rushes through me at the sound of his voice. “Wait, why are you sad?” His smile drops down into a smirk. As he shifts on his feet pushing his hand into his front pockets. “Because you are here say you aren't going to be a part of it aren't you? I Mean.... since you found that great guy you described in the email." Pausing he shifts again leaning forward so he was eye to eye with me. “Unless...you realize it’s better to keep your options open..especially if one of your options is me.” Wiggling his eyebrows, I scoff. “You assumed wrong on both stands...I’m staying on board..and not for you as an option….” Moving he stands back straight shrugging. “I don't even know who you are.” I will continue. But he just smiles at the full rectangle again so nonchalantly. “Doesn't matter who you start here for honestly, because you’ll come back for me in the end.” Winking he moves around me starting down the hall. “I’m Taehyung by the way, gorgeous."  

Karma is a BITCH!

“How could he bite me like this?!” I exclaimed, wincing at the pain. “My own fucking dog bit me!”

Yup, you got it right. My own dog just bit the shit out of me. So much for getting him a new dog house.

“Ya! Stop moving. It’s just a small scratch.” A voice whined.

I looked at the tall chick beside me with my famous death glare. How could she call the two large holes on my leg a scratch? Doesn’t she see the amount of blood pouring out of it?

“Stop giving me that look, Yoonmi.” She scoffed, pressing a small cotton ball onto my wound. “You are being dramatic again.”

I pouted. She’s right. I’m being dramatic. I love being dramatic. She knows me so well. After all shes my best friend. My honey sunny bunny.

“Your being mean, Sunny” I squeaked out in fake hurt. Yes, it’s true. The wound on my leg was just a small scratch. But hey, a girl can dream right?

“You are such a baby, Yoonmi.” She scoffed again before placing a small bunny bux bandaid on my precious wound. “Will you ever grow up?”

I smiled.

“Never.”

Apparently that seemed to set her off and next thing I know, I’m being abandoned. I frowned as she threw me an irritated look over her shoulders before leaving me alone to serve her boyfriend of the week.

“Ya! Sunny! Why are you leaving me?!” I called out in protest but the words were lost in the loud music.

I looked longingly at her retreating figure and stared at my covered up wound. Did I say something wrong? I feel so lonely now.

Sunny has always been my only friend. We met when we were in diapers. We stayed together ever since. But now it felt weird around her. I used to have other friends but they all abandoned me when bullying started. Being a teacher’s pet and a top achiever of the school doesn’t really get you a free pass from the bullies. Only being popular does. And I’m not popular. I may have a slim, athletic body with all the curves and long dark brown hair that framed my face perfectly, it still wasn’t enough for me to earn loyal friends. Sunny was the only one who stuck around. But now, things have been a little strained between us. I wonder why?

I looked around the party hall quietly. Everyone was either dancing or getting their ass drunk.

Tonight’s celebration was dedicated to being a successful high school graduate. The ceremony happened in the morning while a secret party was thrown in the night to celebrate the new faze. Considering the party was held at one of the top clubs in the city of Seoul. It was enough for my lovely parents to ban me from going.

Honestly I don’t blame them. I’m still a year shy from 18 while all my peers have already reached the legal age. I’m still a baby.

“Here. Have this.” I looked up to see the handsome bartender that has been giving me free drinks throughout the night. He held two tequila shots for me to grab. I smiled taking the offered drinks. So what if I’m still underaged. The rules are meant to be broken after all.

“Thanks”. I said sweetly, looking up at his handsome face. Its weird how he just kept giving me free drinks tonight. I came out here tonight with the only intention to let loose some of the build up tension over the last few weeks of high school. Exams are harder to deal with when they have the capability of deciding your future.

“Having guy problems?” I heard his husky voice again, snapping me out of my thoughts.

I looked at him up and down. Seizing his body frame from top to bottom. Black pants, open white shirt and flashy toned abs. Yup, he’s a total eye candy.

“Nope.” He was pretty and handsome. But something tells me to stir clear away from his path. “More like friendship problems.” I continued, gulping the shot in one go. Damn, that burned. I took another Shot of the bitter drink and slammed the glass on the counter.

Why does tequila has to burn so much?

“Let me guess, best friend leaving you alone to mingle with other boys?”

“Someone’s been spying on me.” I teased. It’s not really a secret. The boy was literally standing behind me when Sunny decided to ditch me.

“I guess I’m just too observant.”

“No, you’re a spy.” I said, pointing my finger at his face playfully. “Let me guess, CIA?”

“No. That’s American, sweetheart. We’re in Seoul, South Korea.” He chuckled.

“Ah. It’s NIS then. I knew there was something suspicious about you.”

“You’re funny and... weird.”

“Yeah, I guess I am.” I shrugged. People call me many things. I guess being Funny and weird is just a couple of those things.

“You seemed tensed.” I stared at him in confusion. I’m not tensed.

“Maybe I can help you... ” He whispered, sliding a card towards me with a small wink. I looked at the number on the card and gulped. “Yeah I’m pretty fast.”

Oh boy, please tell me he’s not offering himself.

“Think about it. I’ll be here for the rest of the night.” I coughed lightly as his fingers slowly grazed my hand. I felt my cheeks get warm. No-one has ever touched me in that way before. I don’t even know what to say.

“I like funny girls.” He continued before placing a soft kiss on my hand. I shivered at his touch. Ugh, it was not a good feeling. So much for being handsome.

“Haha... thanks for the drinks.” I quickly said, pulling my hand out of his grasp. “Gotta go.” I laughed before making a bee line for the furthest couch away from the bar. Yup, I’m a total coward when it comes to boys.

“What’s the rush, little Lee?”

“Huh?” I said turning around to my right, only to jump back in surprise. There, right infront of me sat my biggest bully of them all. Song Mina.

She was chewing on a piece of gum while her fingers twirled around her bleached blonde hair. Her crystal blue eyes were trained right on me.

I shivered. They were so blue. Just like the bright blue water in a swimming pool.

“Mina.”

“It’s madam Song Mina to you, little Lee.” She retorted.

I scoffed. Madam Song Mina my foot. She may be my bully, but I never let her get an upper hand on me.

“It’s nice to see you’re still in your happy cloud, Mina.” I said, scooting away from her resting figure. Why did I have to choose the same seat as her?

“What a teacher’s pet like you is doing in such a party like this, sweetheart?” The girl sassed with a curve of her lips. I gritted my teeth in anger. True, it was a graduation party but it was filled with students from all over Seoul. Did I mention the party was actually organised by the Song Family? Meaning only the populars were invited. Too bad the Song family hasn’t seen the wealth and riches of the Lee family yet.

“It’s none of your business.” I said before looking away. I hated her for what she did to me during my high school years. And I will continue to hate her until she gives me a good reason to forgive her.

Just then a shorter boy ran up to our seats and looked at Mina in worry.

“Have you found it yet?” I frowned at her question. Found what?

“Yes.” The boy nodded. That’s when I felt Mina stand up in excitement.

“Where?”

The short boy, who looked a year younger than me, pointed towards the bar. I looked around and noticed a small crowd forming behind the counter.

“But Madam Mina, your friend is about to claim it.” Wait, what? Claim what?

“That bitch.” The moment I heard Mina say those words out loud, I knew something bad was gonna happen.

“Come with me!” Mina ordered before storming to the place of commotion. The boy looked at me before shrugging and following Mina like a small kicked puppy.

I was obviously confused. It’s not always that someone manages to piss off Song Mina. There are some selected individuals who can blow her anger off but they are all from lower class. Considering it’s a high profile party, I can only think of one person.

Smiling to myself, I also stood up and followed the fuming girl and the short boy to the Bar counter. My curiosity has reached its peak. There’s no stopping me now.

“Give it back to me. It’s mine!” A deep voice screamed just as I reached the site of commotion.

There were quite a lot of people here. All gathered around in a circle. I could see pointing of fingers and excitement on their faces.

Apparently, a very tall boy was shouting over his lungs at someone. That someone happens to be a very familiar looking girl. He was making moves to grab whatever the girl held in her hands. The only thing stopping him was the herd of boys who had launched themselves at the poor boy.

“Relax, Wo Bin. I just want to know if it’s worth my time or not.” The female spoke, smirking at the boy who tried to claw her face again.

“Krystal.” I quietly whispered to myself. That’s who the female was. The voice was too familiar for me not to recognise. She was one of those neutral peers who would watch a crime happen but wouldn't help to stop it. Why? Simple. Because it has nothing to do with them.

“I found it first. It appeared to me!” The boy shouted, not caring that he was drawing unwanted attention.

I was utterly confused by this scene. Where were the bouncers? With this much screaming going on, security should have been here by now to separate these two. I could only detect few of the students lining around to see the outcome. But everyone else just ignored it as if it was invisible to them. Even that handsome bartender who was looking the other way is oblivious to the small crowd beside him.

“I know. I just want to check.” My brows furrowed in confusion. Check what?

“This is my last warning to you, Krystal. Give that card back to me!”

Wait, a card?

They’re fighting over a card?

I looked at Krystal’s right hand to find a large playing card being twirled around her fingers. I couldn’t see properly but I can guarantee it was bigger than any normal playing card.

“Krystal”. That was Mina. The sudden warning in the tone and the familiar temperature drop was enough for everyone in the circle to shuffle back a bit, allowing Mina to get a front seat view of the whole fight.

I could see another boy beside Mina, who looked viciously at the two fighting duo. He was scaring everyone off. The way his fingers twitched, and his eyes glowing. There was something unnatural about that boy.

“Mina.” As if on instinct, suddenly two people appeared on Krystal’s either side. An older girl and a young boy. Both with the same identical black hair and twin features. Their posture was defensive. It was as if they were there to protect Krystal.

“Is it same card?” I heard Mina ask. A small wicked smile appeared on Krystal’s lips.

“Exactly the same.”

“No!” The tall boy from earlier looked at both of them in fear. His eyes had grown to the size of a saucer. “You can’t! This isn’t fair.”

“Shut up!” Someone else yelled.

“Take him away, please.” Mina sighed as she moved towards Krystal But was stopped by the two twin looking people. They were glaring at her.

“Sorry Mina. First come first serve.” Krystal smiled, rubbing her long nails over the card’s surface.

I tried to hide my smile. Mina was known to be the biggest bully around here. Her only rule was based on first come first serve basis. It’s funny how Krystal used the same tactics back at her.

I could literally see Mina’s face turning cold. I’m so glad I followed her. Seeing Mina rile up like this completed my night of celebration.

“You don’t want uncle to know about this do you?”

At the mention of Krystal’s father, the dark long-haired beauty stiffened. Mina and Krystal are second cousins from their mother’s side. Although, both are from the same family tree, they are nothing like each other. Except maybe the evilness in both of them. Mina was straight forward where as Krystal was more reserved.

I’m so glad I’m the only child in my family. Might have some cousins but they never kept in contact with me for some reason. Oh well, it’s not like I care.

“You wouldn’t dare.”

“Oh but I will. And then you can say bye bye to the academy.” Mina threatened.

Academy? Are they really threatening each other over a simple playing card?

I watched as Krystal’s face lost all the colour. Something is definitely up with these two.

In the midst of this, I noticed the tall boy, Wo Bin, had lunged for the card again, scratching Krystal’s hand in the process.

“Yes! I finally got it. I’m its master.” The boy said loudly in glee as he held up the card in his hands. This time I could see the card more clearly. Like any other playing card, it’s one side had a dark wispy black background to it with a shiny silver diamond placed right in the middle. The other side was blank white. But what shocked me was the multiple tears and creases on the card. It was bent from all sides and looked a bit dirty. As if someone has dragged it across a muddy road for days.

I felt a small stab of pain in my chest. Something about that card made my heart ache. It was in a very bad shape and if these people continued to play pull-pull with it, I’m afraid it might not last very long.

“Stop him!”

And just like that a fight started. Before the boy could lift the card up, someone has already snatched it out of his hands and then another pairs of hands grabbed it. I moved back in fear as the whole crowd jumped at the new owner of the card. Even Song Mina.

There was shouts here and there as everyone tried to get access to the card. I didn’t know what to do. The poor thing must have been shredded into pieces by now.

Seeing as there is nothing else interesting about this issue, I started to move away from the area. It was getting too violent for my taste anyway.

But suddenly I felt a gust of wind hit my face. Something large and pointy flew by my face. It landed somewhere near my feet.

I was shocked and startled all at the same time. What the heck was that?

Holding onto my obvious racing heart, I looked at the stupid object which had dared to take my eye out.

It was the card.

The very same card that those idiots are fighting over. I sighed in relief and picked up the offending object.

“Ya! What was that huh? You nearly blinded me.” I scolded the card, noticing how it was darker than before. Am I going crazy for talking to a card?

“The Card! It’s gone!” Someone yelled over the music. I winced at the loud voice.

“Search the place. Find it!” That was Mina. I’m sure of it.

I gulped. The card was in my hands. And there are about 15 or so of them. It was a loosing situation.

So taking a deep breadth, I did the only thing that most people do in situations like this.