Mom (Kim Jennie): Sorah... Sorahhh!
Come here, dinner is ready.
Sorah: Yeah, Mom, coming.
(Sorah from her room): Did you eat, Mom?
Mom (Kim Jennie): Yes, I was hungry, so I already ate with Mrs. Jeon (Jae's mother).
Sorah: And what about your medicines? Did you take them?
Mom (Kim Jennie): Not yet. I'll take them before sleeping.
Sorah: You'll forget, Mom. Wait, I am coming. I'll give them to you.
Mom (Kim Jennie): Okay, come quickly...
Ahhhh... (Suddenly sits on the floor.) Why am I having a headache suddenly?
(Sorah comes and sees Mom holding her head and sitting on the floor.)
Sorah: Mom! What happened? Why are you sitting on the floor? Are you okay? What happened suddenly?
Mom (Kim Jennie): I am alright, just having a headache.
Sorah: How did it happen suddenly, Mom? Is it too much?
Mom (Kim Jennie): No, I'll feel better after having the medicine.
Sorah: Yeah, wait here. I'll bring your medicine.
After a few seconds...
Here... (gives her medicine)... You'll feel better now. You just need to have some rest, Mom. I told you to have rest. I know you must have been sitting alone while I was in tuition and kept thinking about something... I think now I should shift my classes here to our home from Jae's home.
Mom (Kim Jennie): No need, my kid. Don't worry. I am okay. It's just a little headache.
Sorah: I know, Mom, but why don't you listen to me? Whenever you are alone and I am busy, why don't you call Mrs. Jeon to be with you?
Mom (Kim Jennie): She always helps us whenever we are in trouble, but how can I disturb her every time?
Sorah: I know, Mom. We will talk tomorrow about that. Now come on, let's go to the bedroom. You need to sleep now; otherwise, you won't feel well.
Mom (Kim Jennie): Yeah, I will go by myself. You have your dinner and come to sleep after your studies. Don't stay awake for too long, okay? Come soon to sleep.
Sorah: Okay, Mom. Go to sleep. Good night. If you need anything, just call me.
(In her mind): Hope she will feel better. I thought she was recovering.
After dinner, Sorah goes to the terrace with her diary. She is just looking at the sky and thinking about her mom. She opens her diary and starts writing in it...
27 Jan. 11:15 p.m. Mon.
Sometimes life just becomes very complicated, and we can't find the way, but still, you need to try very hard to prove yourself and make your loved ones happy.
Dear myself,
Don't be sad. I know one day you'll become very successful, and that day your mom will have tears of happiness in her eyes instead of tears of pain. Just work hard. You need to do this for your mom.
My dear Mom,
Yeah, I know you are in pain. You're sad. But you still can smile and try to make everyone around you happy. I know you are broken, but you still choose to be gentle and kind to people. I know you try to hide all your sadness and pain behind that little adorable smile. I know you feel alone, but you still give others a shoulder to cry on.
Everything is gonna be okay. Don't pretend to be happy when you are sad. If you wanna cry, just let your tears and pain come out. Don't hide your emotions. Feel free to cry. If you can wipe your own tears, you are very strong. I know life is being tough, but you'll do it. You are strong. ♡
I know, Mom, sometimes you secretly read my diary to know if I am sad, and only you can do this. But if you read this, please don't cry and don't make my diary wet. Just smile, okay? I love you so much, and I promise one day you'll be the happiest woman on Earth.
(Closes her diary...)
(Suddenly someone opens the terrace door.)
"Heyy, Soree, what are you doing alone here at this time? Aren't you scared of ghosts?" Jae asked teasingly.
"Heyy, you little mouse, why did you come here? Don't you have to study?" Sorah questioned.
Jae: I saw you from my room window... so I came here to protect you from the ghosts.
Sorah: Hahaha, I already know the ghost named Jae, so why would I be scared of you?
Jae: Hahaha, very funny... Tell me what happened. Are you okay? You look sad. Do you have something on your mind? You can share it with me.
Sorah: Jae, can I ask you something?
Jae: Umm... if it's about studies or homework, then don't even open your mouth.
Sorah replied with annoyance in her eyes: It's not about that. It's something else.
Jae: Okay, say it. What do you wanna ask?
Sorah asked: How does your dad treat your mom? I mean, I saw them together. They really care for each other. I felt that, but I want to know from you.
Jae said: Ahhh... my dad. Well, to be honest, my mom and I are very lucky to have a man like him in our life. He is the most caring man I have ever seen. He really loves and respects Mom. Whenever she is tired, he gives her a massage. He is not so rich in money, but his feelings for my mom are priceless. He always tries to make her happy.
Sorah said with tears of satisfaction and happiness in her eyes: He is such a caring and sweet man. I wish I also had a dad like him. Now I am jealous of you.
Jae smiled and said: Don't worry, Soree. I know you don't get love from your dad, but I am sure you'll get the most caring and loving boyfriend who will respect you and love you a lot... like me.
Sorah: Ahh... a boyfriend like you? Then it will be better to be single forever. And haven't I told you that I am not gonna have a boyfriend ever?
Jae: What... what did you say? Say that again. Let me record it.
Sorah: Yeah, it's true. I am not gonna fall in love with anyone ever.
Jae teasingly said: Thank God, you saved someone's life.
Sorah: Haha, very funny... Do you wanna die? Why don't you believe me? I am really not gonna have a boyfriend.
Jae: That's not true. As soon as you enter university for higher studies, you'll surely have a boyfriend. And I know you like handsome guys like me. That's why sometimes you come to my school intentionally to pick me up or drop me off. I know you come to watch my handsome seniors.
Sorah, with annoyance in her eyes: Ahhh, you dumbo. Every day you come home after getting beaten by someone. That's why I have to come with you to protect you from being bullied.
Yeah, yeah, I know. I hired you as my bodyguard, Jae said teasingly.
Both smiled...
"You are crazy," Sorah said to Jae.
(Jae suddenly remembers something.)
Jae asked curiously: Soree, were you really serious about not having a boyfriend?
Sorah: Yeah. How many times do I have to tell you? Soree said loudly... I am really not gonna fall in love.
Jae: But why? You should have a boyfriend, or it will be trouble for me.
Sorah: What? Why do you want me to have a boyfriend? And why will it be trouble for you? I didn't understand.
Jae: Umm, actually... leave it. I will tell you later.
Sorah: Jae, tell me what happened. Otherwise, tomorrow I will ask you a very difficult question in tuition in front of your crush, and I will also blame you in front of everyone for the bad smell.
Jae irritably: What? No! You can't do this to me. I am your little cute brother. I know you won't do that ever.
Sorah: Tell me what happened, or forget your crush, my cute little brother.
Jae: Okay, I'll tell you...
Actually, this guy in my school likes you. He is your age... He bullies everyone at school, and everyone is scared of him. Last time, he was the one who bullied me and beat me. And when he saw you with me every day, he asked me to tell you that he wants to make you his girlfriend.
Sorah: Ahhh, so when I asked you who beat you and who bullied you, this was the reason you didn't tell me. Now you already know what I will do... You don't be scared of him. I'll come with you tomorrow.
Jae with scared eyes: Heyy, no, please.
I know you are gonna fight with him. Soree, I know that you can fight, but please don't beat him. It will be trouble for me later.
Sorah: Hey, listen. Don't ever be scared of such guys, okay? Why do you even tolerate him when he bullies you? Listen to me. Never ever bear such people. If they bully you, don't be quiet. You have to do something for yourself. I am not gonna be with you forever, so learn to deal with such guys, okay? And don't be scared. I'll handle this matter tomorrow. He won't bother you anymore. I promise.
Jae: Okay. I am not scared of him as long as you are with me. I know my bodyguard will always protect me. And don't say you are not gonna be with me forever. You have to because I hired you, okay?
Sorah smiled and said: Okay, my boss. Now let's go to sleep. It's too late.
Jae: Okay, let's go downstairs...
By the way, what's this in your hand? Is this the diary in which you write everything about yourself? I saw you were writing something. Can I see?
Sorah: Don't even dare to touch this... I'll kill you.
Jae: Let me just see a little bit... just a few words.
Sorah: Do you wanna die?
Jae: No, but I just wanna know... did you write about me too?
Sorah: Nope. Why would I write about you?
Jae: Then you should. You'll be a famous writer after writing about me. I know you wanna become a famous writer.
Sorah: Okay, I'll write about you. Now let's go. Otherwise, your mom's flying sandal will come here directly onto your face.
Jae: Yeah, let's go. I don't want to ruin my handsome face.