{ 2 identities, 1 story }

"W..what?" Hyemin stuttered.

The look on Hyemin's dad face has never been so horrifying before - it seem like the world is coming to an end soon. Over the past 18 years, this is the first time Hyemin know that her father had a muderous side too.

He proceeded slowly towards the both of them and handed each a large yellow envelope.

"Inside is the results of both of your entry to university.." He spoked slowly and firmly, with no expression on his face.

Both of them took the envelope reluctantly, stared worriedly at it and kept on fidgeting with the corners of the envelope.

"Just open it." rushed Hyemin's father irritatingly.

"I can't! It might be bad news!" Hyemin muttered to herself.

Immediately, Yoorim giggled at Hyemin's response. From young, Yoorim knew that Hyemin is more timid as compared to her. Because of this, Yoorim gave in.

"Alright..i will go first.." whispered Yoorim.

Slowly, Yoorim brought the envelope up to her eye level and tore it bit by bit. The atmosphere was so still that every little movement that she made, it can be heard loud and clearly. The intense stare from the both of them made her feel uneasy - like a criminal being watched.

Finally, it's opened. Yoorim plucked up her courage and delve for the thin sheet of paper inside. With an eye closed, she peeked at the paper. The first thing that caught her eye was the her enormous name printed there and then the RESULTS...

"How is it?!" Hyemin asked her impatiently.

"O..M...G...look at it yourself..." Yoorim answered her with both eyes wide open.

Congratulations!
You are being accepted to the Mullimour University in America!
Please bring along this sheet of paper as an approval form for enrolment.

Overwhelmed with happiness, Hyemin quickly ripped open her envelope and found that she is accepted as well!

"OMG!!! I can't believe it! Dad! Why did u trick us?!"

"Haha! I was thinking it might be fun to see how you guys will react." He laughed and sees the both of them recovering from their state of excitement before continuing again.

"Yoorim, can i have a word with you?" He asked and signalled for Hyemin to go outside.

"Yeah sure." Yoorim agreed and turned to look at Hyemin.

"Don't worry..." Hyemin patted on her shoulder and left the room.

The room is now left with the both of them -Yoorim and Hyemin's dad. Yoorim felt really uneasy with only a male adult and her in a room as it reminds her of her deceased dad and Chunyo. Sometimes she even wondered whether is she a jinx that caused the death of her loved ones.

"I'am sorry, but uncle really need to tell you this. You know... that the cost of living in America isn't cheap and I am not really rich either. So i was thinking that i still can afford your school fees..but...the rest you might have to settle yourself.." He said apologetically.

"Uncle.." Yoorim began slowly "I understand. I am already really grateful for what you have done for me these few years. You accepted me as part of your family and even treated me like your daughter. I couldn't even repay your kindness and how would i even dare to ask more?"

After Hyemin's dad left the room, Yoorim starts thinking and planning about the arduous future that lies ahead.

In a blink of an eye, the day had arrived. Yoorim and Hyemin were both busy packing their stuffs that they are going to bring with them to America. And of course, not fogetting the most important thing that they must have with them - the approval form.

"Make sure everything is brought girls.." Hyemin's dad reminded them.

Hyemin nodded her head while Yoorim on the other hand was still digging for something in her luggage.

"Where's my box?!?!" Yoorim asked panickly.

"Is it this?"

"Ohh! Yes yes, thanks uncle!"

Yoorim hugged the box tightly and the both of them waved goodbye to him. It really isn't an easy thing to do - leaving someone who had once showered you with care and concern. When they are about to get onboard the plane, both of them sprinted towards Hyemin's father and embraced him.

"I will miss you dad!" Hyemin cried.

"Me toos. And can you be my godpa?"

"Of course..." He grinned at Yoorim.

"Get going the both of you..." He hurried and a tear fell down his cheeks.

Inside the plane, both of them calm themselves down and wiped away their tears. Then, they started chatting about some of the famous attractions in America when suddenly, Hyemin said something random.

"You know, honestly speaking...i prefer your old name, Sohmi! It suits you better." Hyemin blurted.

"Why that you bring that up suddenly?!"

"Well..because my brain told me to do so." Hyemin lied.

"I got no choice! I want to forget my past and start afresh and..."

"And hoping to change your fate right?" Hyemin interrupted.

"Yeah...how u know?"

"You said it a zillion times." Hyemin rolled her eyes.

Yoorim blushed and grinned shyly. Since this is her first time sitting a plane, it felt especially great to be able see the clouds just at her eye level. Even the night sky Yoorim abhorred alot in the past look wonderful and peaceful to her. Just when she was about to hit the covers, a faint but clear voice hollered across the plane and caught Yoorim's attention.

"Chunyo! Enho!"