Chapter 93 - Infuriated

Next day, Kiaraa informed her parents that she wishes to meet Baek Ma-Ri, her counsellor so her mom dropped her at Ma-Ri's house after fixing an appointment.

Lee Myung Soo was used to Kiaraa visiting her counsellor frequently, so as long as no one else knew about it, he was fine with it.

Kiaraa's parents were able to see some positive changes in her personality since she started her counselling so they too were supportive of it. 

Kiaraa reached Baek Ma-Ri's house and straight away went to the big room which was meant to be used for her counselling.

This room was pleasantly decorated with light colours. There were couches, bean bags and different types of comfortable chairs for one to sit.

Kiaraa sat on a couch across Baek Ma-Ri, who was sitting on a big comfortable chair opposite to the couch.

Baek Ma-Ri was wearing a long light pink dress and her hair was left open. She smiled seeing Kiaraa and was about to greet her but before she could, Kiaraa burst out. 

"I am so furious right now, only I know how I had been controlling myself from bursting out since last evening" Kiaraa finally said the words she had been supressing inside her.

"Okay, calm down. Do you want some water?" Baek Ma-Ri tried to reach the jug of water and a glass kept on the table between them.

She was confused as she never saw Kiaraa this infuriated before.

"No, I rather want a knife" Kiaraa shouted.

"Knife? Why?"

"Yes, I am going to slit that stupid Song Ji Hun's throat using it." Kiaraa snatched a pillow lying next to her and tried to smash it using her nails, imagining Ji Hun's face.

Baek Ma-Ri's eyes widened in shock, "Kiaraa, what are you saying? You want to kill someone?"

"Not just someone, I want to kill that bastard Song Ji Hun" Kiaraa clutched on her hair in frustration recollecting Song Ji Hun's face.

"Okay, first tell me who is Song Ji Hun?" 

This was the first time Baek Ma-Ri heard Kiaraa mention this name. At times, Kiaraa did mention a similar name but it was Song Ji Hwan and not Song Ji Hun.

But Baek Ma-Ri understood Ji Hun is somehow related to Ji Hwan, who is a close friend of Kiaraa.

"Song Ji Hun is a bastard, who almost kissed me yesterday" Kiaraa declared angrily surprising the woman across her even more.

"Kissed you? Kiaraa, were you sexually assaulted or something? Did you talk to your parents about it and who is this guy, what is his age?" Baek Ma-Ri was genuinely worried after what Kiaraa said, she forgot being a counsellor and reacted like an adult, who truly cares for Kiaraa.

Over the time, Kiaraa and Baek Ma-Ri developed a close bond which went past the doctor-patient relationship. 

Yet, Baek Ma-Ri always stayed a professional when dealing with Kiaraa's problems.

The two grew quite closer meanwhile and that was the reason why Kiaraa wished to talk to Baek Ma-Ri about the incident from yesterday, as she feels a different kind of comfort around this woman.

Kiaraa believes she can share anything with Baek Ma-Ri without the fear of being judged.

Although she has friends – Ian and Song Ji Hwan, there were still a few things she doesn't feel comfortable in talking to these two boys especially about the incident with Song Ji Hun.

Kiaraa was no stranger to Ian's jealousy towards Ji Hun and the issue he has if she ever talks to Ji Hun. Hwan is Ji Hun's brother, so discussing with him was out of question too.

She can't talk to her parents about it and definitely not Aera, so her last resort was Ms Baek Ma-Ri.

"What sexually assaulted? No, no he didn't assault me" Kiaraa calmed down seeing the worry on Baek Ma-Ri's face.

The realization hit her, that she scared this woman with her words and over reaction.

"Kiaraa, you just told me a guy tried to kiss you and now you are saying you were not sexually assaulted. Can you please be clearer?" Baek Ma-Ri was freaking out a bit.

"I am sorry, I should have been more specific."

"Yes, please. First tell me were you sexually assaulted or harassed?"

"No"

"Kiaraa, you sure? If you were please don't hesitate in sharing with me" Baek Ma-Ri tried to make herself sound as calm and soothing as possible.

"I wanted him to kiss me and he didn't" Kiaraa pouted sadly and the anger on her face was immediately replaced by sadness and frustration.

"What?" Baek Ma-Ri was even more confused, then she shook her head trying to calm herself down before again asking Kiaraa, "Who is Song Ji Hun? Tell me that first."

"He is a family friend's son, Song Ji Hwan's elder brother and…" Kiaraa hesitated in saying her next words.

"And?" Baek Ma-Ri asked and after not getting any reply from Kiaraa, she added, "This is a safe space Kiaraa, you can say whatever you want here. No one will judge you"

Her words worked like a medicine and Kiaraa closed her eyes tightly before saying, "And the man my sister is head over heels in love with"

The most uncomfortable part for Kiaraa was Aera's feelings towards Song Ji Hun.

"Oh Okay. What is that guy's age?"

"He is two years older than me. His birthday falls in May, so he is 16 now."

"Understood" Baek Ma-Ri noted in her diary.

"Now tell me Kiaraa, what happened yesterday and what led to your anger?" Baek Ma-Ri wanted Kiaraa to talk out everything instead of keeping it all inside.

"Yesterday, dad and his friends took us all out to an amusement park…" Kiaraa gave her a brief update of the events.

"Now, I was paired with Song Ji Hun and I thought, it was cool as I didn't wish to pair with Ian, Aera or Kim Do-Yun"

"Aera and Kim Do-Yun, I understand. But why not Ian? Is he not your best friend?"