The Curse

this was written with Ibuprofen induced mind. I honestly need advise if I should push through with this story..It's still unedited and will decide if I'll continue base on your feedback.. Ciao!

The Curse



It's a Saturday afternoon and Hwangbo’s too busy cleaning her house. She’s waiting for her mother to arrive since she called her that she’d be coming over. It’s been months since she last saw her Mother due to her busy works schedule and her Mom went to visit their relatives months back. She really missed their bonding moments. She ran towards the door and opens it enthusiastically as soon as she heard the bell rang…
 “Omma, I’m so glad to see you.” She exclaimed and gave her mother a hug.


“Aigoo! This big baby. Come on let’s get inside.” Her mother playfully said.


Hwangbo helped her bring in the package she’s carrying. They went straight to the kitchen since she knows that these are all the food she loves. Her Mom laughed at her once again as she unwrapped every package with glee.
 “Omma, I miss your cooking. I miss these foods.” And she hugged her once again.
 “I know Jungie. That’s why I packed a lot for you and Junri to share. By the way, where is he?” her mother enquired.


“He’s not here Mom and this are mine alone.” She simply replied. “Mom come on, let’s eat. I’m suddenly soooo hungry.” Hwangbo even added a cute pout.


“Ya, Jungie save some for my son in law. You also need to watch out what you eat or else you’ll get fat.” Her mother reminded her.


She just shrugged her shoulder and pulled her mother to take a seat, and they ate while chatting about her Mother’s vacation in the province. When Hwangbo finished eating she asked her Mom to stay in the living room while she washed the dishes. After about 15 minutes she heads to the living room with a bowl of cut fruits. She found her mother inspecting the pictures on the side table, a frown very evident on her face. Hwangbo sat next to her and put her arms around her shoulders.


“Omma, what’s wrong?” she asked.


“Hye Jung,where are Junri’s photos? I can clearly remember there used to be pictures of him here. There are also pictures of you together. Where are they and why aren’t here anymore?” her mother asked in a very serious tone.


Hyejung sighed wondering why her Mom looked so worried. She broke up with boyfriends before and she used to tell her about it. She would console her and calm her but she never seen her so disturbed- unlike right now.


“Omma, we broke up two months ago.” She replied.


“Hye Jung, you have to get back together. You have to. You need to get married soon.” Her mother demanded her.


"Omma, Junri and I are history. I will never get back with that two-faced skunk.” Hwangbo replied with disgust.


“But Hye Jung, you need to get married soon. “ Her mother pleaded.


“Omma, I’m still young. I’m only 32. I know I will definitely find a man better that him. I don’t need to rush.” She answered back.


All of a sudden Hwangbo’s mother burst into tears. Confused, Hwangbo tried pacifying her.


“Omma, what’s wrong? Tell me what’s bothering you? I will get married but not with Junri. I will find myself a man.”

" But Hye Jung, you have to get married soon. Before your 33rd birthday to be exact." her Mom replied still in tears.

" I dont understand why I need to rush, Omma. Tell me exactly the reason why I have too." Hyejung asked in confusion.

" Because you will die Hye Jung. I dont want to lose you." her Omma blurted.

" Omma, I cant understand you. Why will I die? "

Her Mom tried hard to compose herself so she can explain everything.

" HyeJung, its a curse in the family.It started with our forefathers. One of her daughter remained single until age of 33. When he saw how unhappy her daughter was, how she envy her other siblings with family, he wished for her to just die. He'd rather her pass away that suffer loneliness. And that curse was transferred to every girl in the family. Girls should get married before they reach 33 years old or else they'll die. "

" That's absurd, Omma. Do you believe that?" Hye jung scofffed.

" I cant take a risk Hye jung. Two of your great Aunts died at that age." she replied

" Omma, its just coincidence. Maybe they're already sick or something." Hwangbo argued.

" Coincidence or not, I'd rather be safe. I will also die if I'll lose you. Please Hye Jung. Just listen to me." her mother pleaded.

" Omma, please dont say such a thing. We'll both gonna be okay. "

" Promise me Jungie. Promise me that you'll get married soon. If you cant find a man within a month, I'll be the one to set you up and you cant refuse the man I'll choose."

" Omma, that's not fair. " Hye Jung rebuts.

" Find a man or I'll find one for you. I'll go now Jungie. I'm doing this cause I love you. " and her mother gave her a hug before leaving her still in shock.