| Fan Fiction |
by Allison
I guess I should start packing. First, I should ask Elizabeth if I should bring a lot or a little.
Uhmma? I don't think I should bring a lot, should I?
Y
Just one suitcase will last you. I have a few things planned for you. You know you'll be staying a little longer after the fashion show. You'll be here for the rest of the summer. You'll go home a week before school starts. Sounds good?
L
But I want to stay with you. Is that possible? I don't even care about the school I go to. I hate it.
Y
It's up to your father. I can't make the decisions for you.
L
Neither can my father. It's not like he's going to school for me.
Y
True. How is your father?
L
Too emotional! I thought I was supposed to be emotional now.
Y
I think you don't have much emotion when you live in a house full of guys.
L
How did you know? Did you used to live with them?
Y
I used to live with them but I heard that they moved into a bigger apartment a decade ago.
L
I wouldn't remember that. Is it true that you have seen me after you left me with my father?
Y
Yes. I saw you many times until I had to move. Do you remember?
L
I don't remember much but I know I've met you.
Y
Would you be able to recognize me? It might be hard for the guys to because...
L
I think I'll be able to. Why won't the guys be able to recognize you?
Y
You'll find out why when you arrive. Don't forget that your flight is at 7pm. I want you to be in my office by noon. You can sleep during the 14 hour flight.
L
I will. I'll start packing right now. Bye, uhmma!~
Y
I shut off my computer and pulled out my suitcase from inside the closet. I laid it open on the bed.
I go back to my closet and decide on what to bring. I knew that all my clothing couldn't fit in that one suitcase.
I pick out about one half of my wardrobe and place them all neatly. When I had about half the clothing in, I placed my laptop on top. I placed the rest of my clothing and grabbed a few other necessities to place in.
I zipped up my suitcase and leaned it against the closet door.
I check my watch. It was 1pm. Time flew by fast. Maybe I should go outside. I put on a pair of black converse and grab my keys, cellphone and wallet.
I went to JiYong's room to let him know that I'll be out and he could call me if something happens. He nods and shoos me away.
I'm glad my father didn't see me leave.
Now I'm debating whether to walk the stairs or take the elevator. Since it's hot outside, I'll take the elevator.
I wait for the elevator to come to my floor. It sucks to live on the top floor because the elevator takes forever.
I stepped in when the doors opened. I pressed for the lobby and down I went.
I don't know where I should go. I recently got some money so maybe I could put some of it to use.
I walk a few long blocks before heading into a cafe. I order a large iced coffee and take a seat by the window.
As I take a few sips, my phone starts to vibrate in my pocket. I take it out to see an unknown number. I wonder who could it be.
YuMi: "Hello?"
??: Are you YuMi?
YuMi: "Yes. Who's calling?"
??: Your brother, TaeKyung. Remember me? My mother talked to you about me.
YuMi: "Don't you go by an American name mostly?"
TaeKyung: "Yeah but my mom likes to call me by my Korean name. My American name is Tyler."
YuMi: "Nice. Your mother gave you my number, right?"
TaeKyung: "She's your mother too."
YuMi: "I know. It just feels weird calling her my mother."
TaeKyung: "You call her uhmma in your emails."
YuMi: "I know. It just feels weird saying it."
TaeKyung: "I know how that feels. I wonder how my father would react seeing me."
YuMi: "I wonder too. I think he'll be happy to see you."
TaeKyung: "Really? How do you know?"
YuMi: "He cried when he saw your baby pictures."
TaeKyung: "Sounds like an emotional man."
YuMi: "I know. Uhmma said that too."
TaeKyung: "Did Uhmma tell you about her adopted daughters yet?"
YuMi: "Yeah. Do you know why she adopted 5?"
TaeKyung: "She told me that she always wanted a big family but didn't have a partner to be with."
YuMi: "Where did she adopt them from?"
TaeKyung: "All over the world. Italy, Portugal, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam."
YuMi: "Sounds like a pretty mixed family. How old are they?"
TaeKyung: "16, 15, 14, 13 and 13."
YuMi: "Not much of an age difference. Are you the youngest?"
TaeKyung: "Second youngest."
YuMi: "Do they have American names?"
TaeKyung: "All of them do. I don't think any of them have native names."
YuMi: "What are their names?"
TaeKyung: "Serena, Octavia, Kimberly, Cecilia and Noelle."
YuMi: "How do you live with so many girls?"
TaeKyung: "It's not that bad because some of them do my chores."
YuMi: "Don't expect me to do that for you."
TaeKyung: "I know. Just a few more days and we get to meet. I hope you'll be able to recognize our mother."
YuMi: "It can't be that hard. Why would I have trouble?"
TaeKyung: "The guys you're bringing with you might."
YuMi: "Did she get plastic surgery?"
TaeKyung: "She would never get plastic surgery. She already has natural beauty."
YuMi: "You mean she could go out without makeup and look beautiful?"
TaeKyung: "Yeah. You have natural beauty too. You got that from our mother."
YuMi: "How would you know?"
TaeKyung: "Uhmma showed me pictures that you sent to her."
YuMi: "Oh. Where are you now?"
TaeKyung: "In uhmma's office. I was bored so I thought it would be a good time to call."
YuMi: "Isn't it midnight there? Shouldn't you be sleeping?"
TaeKyung: "I know but I have to stay here for the night. Uhmma is planning for your arrival."
YuMi: "She doesn't need to work too hard for me."
TaeKyung: "I know. She's just fixing up the office. I think I should get going. It was nice talking to you."
YuMi: "You too. Bye."
He hung up first. I hung up too and placed my phone back in my pocket. I was unaware that I had finished my drink while talking.
I throw out my garbage and walk back home.