Seoyeong-Lin's bad day

  Seoyeong sat in the back of her mother’s car, staring out the window at the trees as they rushed by.

  “Now, Seoyeong, we’re going to have a good time there,” her mother had said. But Seoyeong wasn’t so sure. They were going back to their apartment to gather their things—and to say goodbye to her father.

  She clutched her backpack tightly. It smelled like the detergent her dad always used. She wondered if she would still get to py chess with Hyeong now that her and her mom were moving.

  They pulled into the old,familiar driveway.

  "Come on now honey." Her mom's eyes weren't the same after dad cheated on her. They seemed more empty and dull. Her moms eyes seemed pleading. Seoyeong didn't move.

  "Come on,please." Her mom gently shook Seoyeong's leg.

  She reluctantly stood up and went in the house. The numbers on the door were still slightly pealed. Seoyeong's dad opened the door.

  "Rei,you know you don't have to do this." Her dad pleaded.

  "I'd rather leave than live with a husband who has a mistress."

  Her dad looked upset and reluctantly stepped aside to let them inside to get their things. Seoyeong sped-walk to her room and smmed the door. Did they not love her enough? If they did,why would they split up? Tears started welling up in her eyes. She let them fall. She grabbed a photograph of an old family photo and smiled. Her mom would have to raise her by herself now. Maybe if she just wasn't born...No. She pushed aside the thought.

  "Seoyeong, we're about to leave. You want to say goodbye,right?" her mom shouted from the main bedroom where dad and her spent time together. That was in the past. She grabbed her headphones, some clothes,a book and the family photo,then opened her door and left.

  The ride in the car was slient,nothing but the soft music of the radio pying.

  "...Hey mom. Can we stop by Hyeong's house?" Seoyeong wanted to give him one st thing.

  "Of course, honey..."

  Seoyeong stood outside Hyeong's door. Knowing he might have gone for his morning walk,she taped her family photo to the front door. The house was the same as always-green front door,white bricks,red roof tiles. It didn't match the despair in Seoyeong's heart. She turned,looked at the house one st time,and walked back to the car.

  "Mom,I'm ready to go."