chapter 8: New beginnings

Chapter 8: New beginnings

New Beginnings always seem to start out weird and different. No one knows what comes from them. All we can do is deal with it, good or bad. We will learn and grow as things change. Sometimes we change in a bad way, and we can also change in a good way. Always hope for the better and never wish for the worst from anyone or anything. I was taught this growing up. My parents always favored me so they expected perfection from me. That’s the thing we are not perfect and never will cause if we were then we aren’t human at all. They expected the impossible from me.

I never expected nothing more from them. They were so cruel to Yui growing up and they used me as an excuse. They always told her to be more like me. It bugged us both. They ignored Yui to the point where they didn’t know anything that involved her. They don’t even know that they are grandparents. It is a rather sad sight to see. Someone who doesn’t even know they have been grandparents for almost a year now. Not many people even know the child exists. Poor child, I promise when I can I will adopt her and raise her as my own. My thoughts grow so deep I can’t even bother to explain them.

I notice Ace staring at me, concern filling his eyes. “Are you ok, Yumi?” I nod, just lost in thought. I rarely get lost in thought as I always have to be on guard all the time with people trying to kill me nearly everyday. Quite literally. I normally have to keep my guard up all the time but not here. Here I don’t have to worry because no one from the outside can see us. These are times to relax and let loose. Ace ends up telling Jay to go away. It was a little rude, the way he worded it.

“You know I can finally let my guard down here. It’s been a while since I got to relax.” He smiles, “Good relax.” He begins to message my shoulders. This feels right, and good. Never has anyone done anything like this for me. I relax my body for now. This is what I need right now, a good time to relax. It’s all I want in the world. To relax is like letting go of so many worries, doubts and fears. The fear of death being the strongest, next to the fear of losing everything. I nearly always have that feeling. As he massages my shoulders I feel all my pain, worry and fear go away. I have never felt this feeling from anyone or anything.

After a while he stops, “Thank you, I felt really good during that.” He gives me a warm smile, “Your welcome, I will always be here if you ever need to relax.” Comfort is the strongest love one can give to anyone and someone just gave it to me without me having to do anything. I better get out this paradise and come back to the reality. If I stay any longer I may not want to return. “Let’s go upstairs.” “Are you sure you want to do that? I mean we can here for a while and relax more if you want.”

“As much as I want to I can’t hide from reality. I must be able to work and relax later. Now I must work hard to gain trust from others and protect myself. I hardly ever have time to relax.” This is my main focus in life, to make a living surrounded by trustworthy people, who love and support me. Most people grow up being supported and loved by family, but not me. I was always pressured to do good no matter what circumstance. Rare people ever get this, it is said that those who are pressured to do good end up doing it, or abandoning their family all together. I may just do both, who knows? I would love that, to do good and not have to deal with family issues all the time.

I would pay anything for that, anything but my soul. I will never do that even if it cost me my life, I will never get paid by selling by body or soul. “Ok let’s go upstairs then,” He declared with such a determination in his eyes. This makes me fall for him even more. I can’t help this change, I want ignore any type of feelings of love, lust or greed, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that I may end up falling in love with him in the end. This feeling pushes heat through my entire body, I begin to feel my cheeks turn red. It is so embarrassing to walk in front of people with this feeling. I almost choose to stay down here till I calm down, but I mustn’t stay here much longer. The building is about ready for the furniture and equipment to come in.

I have to be there when it gets there. It could get stolen if I’m not there. “I have to go,” I say, with a sigh. “Why do you leave so soon?” His look no longer has determination but curiosity. We walk up the steps making small talk. “So your a youtuber right? That must be fun.” I nod. “It’s hard but I enjoy it. I get to do what I love for a living which is always good when working.” He agrees, “what type of youtuber are you? Like do you do gaming, vlogs, makeup or music.” “I do all kinds, but mostly gaming.” “No wonder why you were able to beat Jay at mario kart!” We laugh, “I game all the time, I wouldn’t let him win.”

Jay heard me, “So do you game everyday, yumi?” Jay tries to figure out my secrets for how I beat him. “It’s skill kiddo, lots and lots of skill.” He never came close to beating me, not once. I just chuckle at his words. Ace joins me, “I game everyday and every night. I can’t get beaten so easily. Especially I’m playing with a child.” Flicking his head and walking out to my personal car. I don’t even let Gunther drive it, My 2015 mustang. I get and drive off to Recording city. My very own company, it feels so big to be true. I can hardly believe that soon I will be a ceo and founder of an entertainment company that will change the world. I enjoy the ride while I can, traffic is bad at this time.

This begins to really test my patience, I have little of that. I let a sigh out, this is why I have gunther drive me places but today I felt in the mood to drive. Man I really wish I wasn’t in that mood right now. I hate traffic and slow people. By the time I arrive it is almost night. Traffic can be the worst in Chicago. People say Los Angeles has the worst traffic but sometimes I feel it is nothing compared with Chicago. Once everything settles I’m supposed to return to Seoul for some business meetings with other entertainment companies. This will help me learn how to work and run everything. I haven’t been there in years, I barely remember the place.

I used to run around there as a child trying to escape my parents. I chuckle lightly, looking back on the memories makes me smile. The building is completely done now. I wasn’t there to hear them say it was finished, I am going to regret that. Soon it will be open to public for people to record and become famous. It’s a dream come true to a lot of people. I hope people always feel joy when their here. Now all that’s left to do is supply this building. Everything comes in tomorrow but I plan to stay tonight here to get stuff done like painting murals on the different levels for what is on that floor. I plan to stay up all night so I made sure to order coffee from starbucks. I gather all the paint I have, plus my spray paint and get to work.

I star with the break room on the second floor. I go for a cute modern vibe for this one. All the rooms are in place except for the daycare rooms, we have to get everything on there before putting the walls up. As the night grows, I am nearly done. I must find a safe place to sleep for tonight, I can’t stay at a hotel. Father will surely have me killed while I stay there. I could sleep in the women's bathroom, luckily no one will know I’m here. I kept all the lights off and parked my car in the parking garage below the building that is hidden well. It will be extremely hard to find me since we don’t have our security system put together yet.

I must stay hidden for a while as it is a life or death matter. Once everything is cleared up then I won’t have to hide too much anymore. I will finally be free. I can’t lose to him so easily. I dare not claim him as my father, I have no father. I have no family. They all died in a car accident and I can not take care of the family I have left for it is too dangerous for a child to be around. I want to care for it but I am not going to be safe to be around until I rid of this wicked evil man. He will no longer be a threat to me and my future.

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