He saw Mina’s mom bring out a small wooden
stick and whack Mina with it several times.
Ji Won couldn’t take it anymore. He busted
back into Mina’s room.
I looked up at my stepmother in pain. “I’m
sorry mom. I didn’t know we’re supposed
to have guests today.”
She glared at me with cold hatred in her eyes.
“Mr. Eun, of the Eun Hotel Empire all
over Hawaii, is coming to visit us. Your father
might get a promotion if we make a good impression!
You’re supposed to be awake half an hour
ago to prepare all of us tea! Now Mr. Eun is
down there expecting tea! What am I supposed
to do now huh?”
My stepmom began to breathe rapidly as her anger
increased. I saw her raise that stick of hers
again. I curled myself up hoping the pain would
lessen but I know it wouldn’t so I prepared
myself for the strike…
Ji Won caught the stick just before it would
hit Mina. Mina’s mother stared at Ji Won
in surprise. Mina opened her eyes and stared
at Ji Won in shock. He looked down at her.
“Mina, are you okay?”
“Ji Won!” I screamed. “What
are you doing here?”
Ji Won looked back at me. “I came to save
you from this evil bitch.”
My stepmom twisted her face in hate. “I
knew you were trouble all this time Mina. How
dare you bring this boy home? Wait until I tell
your father about this!” Ji Won grabbed
my stepmom’s arm to stop her.
“You do that and I’ll have you fired!”
I stared at Ji Won dumbfounded. ‘What
is he talking about?’
“What are you talking about you juvenile
delinquent?!” snapped my stepmom.
“I mean,” said Ji Won glaring at
her. “That you’re having tea with
my father right now and I’ll get you and
your husband fired if you hit Mina one more
time.”
I look at Ji Won surprised. ‘Ji Won is
the heir of the Eun Hotel Empire? His family
is the richest in all of Hawaii!’
My stepmom looked at Ji Won doubtfully. “If
you’re his son, then how come you’re
so filthy?”
Ji Won gave her a smirk. “I know you want
proof. How about all of us go down there to
talk to my dad?”
