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That’s me, Naksu Kim.
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All I ever truly wanted was to have freedom.
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Freedom to choose what major I would study into and achieve in order to work.
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I didn’t want to work to become a doctor like my dad or a CEO like my mom, both jobs were out of my league and comfort zone.
All I wanted to do was travel and paint the beautiful sceneries each country had to offer to show people the world through my eyes.
Walking through the door of my Chinese mom and Māori dad however was a different story.
Both had come from very successful backgrounds, my dad a line of doctors and my mother… she came from old money.
Old Chinese money and it was the type where people treated you like you were the Empress or Emperor of your own country.
My grandparents at first weren’t impressed that my mom had brought home a man from another country but as soon as they heard he was brain surgeon at a hospital that paid well and he had fifteen years of experience, they no more or less welcomed him into the family.
So let’s just say when I expressed my thoughts on wanting to apply to the university of arts London, they laughed at how it was beneath them both and my ancestors.
Not to mention they had told me right after that I had an engagement to the presidents son.
All for the purpose of enriching and expanding our family’s wealth.
I felt like I couldn’t breathe, but I had to hold it in and told them I was fine even though I wasn’t.
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That was how I ended up where I was now.
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Preparing myself to leave home and start my own life… finally breaking free.
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Later that night when I knew they were asleep, I packed a bag full of essentials, my clothes, passport and everything important, leaving them a note that I had gone out running and took my joggers and sportswear just in case.
Climbing out my window and the tree as silently as I could, I ran out the gate and towards the end of the street where I caught my Uber.
After booking a room at the Rosewood Beijing, I made sure to make a stop at the atm to withdraw all my savings that my parents had for me, along with my own money which happened to be up to ¥4,176,974,592,084.80.
I know it’s a lot and I should be grateful to my parents but I just couldn’t marry someone I barely knew.
Giving my Uber driver a tip, I walked into the hotel watching as they looked me up and down in my pyjamas.
If only you knew who you were looking at.
” I’m sorry I think you’ve come to the wrong place the homeless shelter is on the other side of town “
the hotel clerk smirked as she thinking I would let her get away with that.
Smiling fakely, I got out my purse and threw a stack of ¥400,000 at her.
” I think I am at the right place, all I need is one room for the night and preferably the best you have with breakfast included “
I told her watching her face go from smug to shocked just as the manager walked in.
” is there a problem here? “
He asked.
” yes this rude woman off the streets wants a room and just threw a stack of money at me”
she complained to him.
” ma’am we are aware that you have money to pay however - “
he started to say before took a good look at me, his eyes widening recognising me.
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Bingo.
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Theres the family power I was talking about.
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” kneel “
he whispered to her harshly.
” But why? “
she whined.
” do you know who you insulted and made me just insult? “
he gritted his teeth as he looked at her with so much anger and disdain in his eyes.
” No, she probably just robbed some bank… look at how she’s dressed and - “
” YOU JUST INSULTED NAKSU KIM, LILLY KIMS DAUGHTER!! “
he interrupted forcing her to her knees as the shock started to register just as it clicked.
" I really hate it when people assume things just by looking at them like your not the one who is working to serve their needs "
I commented pitying the poor manager.
" what's her name? fire her immediately "
I ordered him .
" yes miss her name is wei-wei Lee"
He bowed making me smirk as she started to beg and cry as I flicked her off.
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Taking out my phone I called a number every elite and person who came from old money knew very well.
" Hello Zhao darling, listen I have a name for you, I want you to put on the list "
I said as he picked up very happily I might add.
” Naksu sweetheart I barely hear from you nowadays but I shall see you in 서울, 내일 밤 맞죠? “ ( translation : Seoul tomorrow night right? “)
He asked before making lovey dovey sounds to his baby girl while his wife was asleep I bet, Yumi worked hard as the hardest man out there.
” 네, 저는 내일 거기로 갈 것입니다... Simon은 그의 방에 그와 함께 있기가 너무 힘들 텐데, 서류는 준비했어? 그리고 내 사건에서 파파라치? 나는 이것이 낮을 필요가있다… 또한 그녀의 이름은 웨이웨이 리입니다. “ ( translation : Yes, I'm going there tomorrow... Simon let me crash with him since he has a spare room, Did you sort out the papers and paparazzi? Cos I need this to be on the low... Also, her name is Weiwei Li.)
I replied.
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“ 내가 당신을 얻었다 여자는 이미 그것을 다운하고 사이먼 자매? 당신은 남자가 당신에게 달콤하다는 것을 알고 있습니다! 당신의 엄마와 아빠도 당신이 서울에 올지 아무도 모를 사람 “ ( translation: I got you girl! Simon Sis? You know that man is sweet on you! Neither your mom nor your dad will know if you'll ever come to Seoul)
He told me.
“ 고마워 자기야, 나는 비행기를 탈 준비를 해야 하고, 다음 주에 Simon's에서 저녁 식사를 할 준비를 해야 합니까? “ ( translation : “ Thank you baby, I gotta go get ready for my flight, my treat for dinner though at Simon's next week? “ )
I smiled to myself, at least I had one person in this crazy world I could depend on.
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“ 호화롭게 사는 게 좋을 거야, 다음주는 나와 Neveah의 결혼 기념일이야 “ ( Translation : “ It better be lavish, it's mine and Neveah's wedding anniversary next week “ ) 247Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxi7SSTpM6t
He snickered.
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I gasped at him making some people turn to look at me but I didn’t care because they would wouldn’t recognise me in this get up.
” 내가 언제 아무것도 아닌 적이 있었습니까? “ ( Translation : When have I have ever been anything but? )
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I snapped at him pretending to be offended.
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“ 음 그래 그래, 어쨌든 가야겠어 여동생, 사랑해” ( Translation : “ mhmm yeah sure, anyway I gotta go little sister, I love you “ )247Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXx4Amys91m
He replied making me smile.
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” 사랑해요 나의 큰오빠, 다들 잘먹고 잘살아요!! “ ( Translation : “ I love you my big brother bye, stay safe and eat well, all of you!! “ )
I told him as we said our goodbyes and the manager gave me my key.
After giving directions and making sure it was the best room, I decided to give him another ¥400,000 and told him to keep what I gave her for putting up with such a entitled little receptionist.
Going to my room I decided to get ready for my flight to Seoul, since it was going to be in about 7 hours, so I showered and shaved, then I bathed in rose water, coconut and shea butter bath oils, put on some face masks and ate some dark chocolate covered dragonfruit coconut truffles with a glass of Don Julio 1942 mixed with black berries, mint, agave syrup, lemon juice and club soda.
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To make it in this life, I would have to part with the old me and start a new.
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New face, new hair and new me.
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I was going to be the person I wanted to be, not this princess who was a pawn in her parents life to play and manipulate to their liking.
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