Chapter 2 Talkative Jae-kyung

'... did I just get ignored again?? What the hęck is happening?? Why are they all ignoring me??' Funke found herself asking as she watched the two girls heading towards their rooms.

She remembered Mr Kang's words and she sighed.

'Maybe because I'm new here truly. Once I settle down with them, they might like me.' She said in her mind, as she focused on her phone.

One thing you need to know about Funke, she's a phone freak. She can operate phone for the whole of Africa.

"Anyways, those two really look so much alike... maybe they're twin sisters." Funke said as she turned back to look at the girls rooms again, hoping to see them coming towards her, but it's just a wish.

She was still operating her phone when her mum's call came in.

"Oh... I forgot to call to tell them that I landed safely." She said before answering the call.

"Mum. I'm sorry, I was just about to call you." She said.

"Did you just got there or you forgot to call??" Mrs Thomas asked over the phone.

"Actually Mum... I forgot to call." She said and bit her lower lip, getting ready to get scolded for not calling earlier.

Another thing you need to know about her, she doesn't know how to lie. She would tell a lie, but you'll surely know that she lied.

"Otún ti bèrè àbí?? (You've started again right??) I clearly told you to call when you get there, but you forgot?? Is this how you'll forget about us??" Mrs Thomas asked, almost yelling.

"I'm sorry Mum. You know I can never forget about you and Dad. I just forget to call you to tell you about my safe arrival. I'm so sorry Mum." Funke pleaded and Mrs Thomas sighed.

"Anyways, how about the house your dad asked them to arrange for you?? Do you like it??" She asked.

"Yes Mum. It's amazing! I heard you told them to keep the interior deco in blue." Funke said.

"Yes. Or you don't like it??" Mrs Thomas asked, and Funke smiled.

"Are you kidding me Mum?? I don't like it. I love it! It's great!" She said.

"Okay, glad you like it. I'll tell your dad that you arrived there safely. Be a good girl, and always remember the child of whom you are, okay??"

"Sure Mum. Bye! I'm missing you already." She pouted, and her Mum chuckled.

"I miss you too. Just face your studies okay??"

"Alright Mum. Take care."

"Yeah bye." and she hung up.

She resumed operating her phone but she stopped when she suddenly heard some footsteps behind her.

She looked away from the phone and looked back to see one of the girls coming towards her, actually, she's tiptoeing towards her.

"Shhhh..." The girl said with her index finger on her lips, signalling to Funke to keep quiet.

Funke took her lips in so as not to laugh. She's a laugh freak and she laughs alot. The girl got to her and sat beside her quietly.

"Hi. I'm Jae-kyung. Heard you're from the Western part of Nigeria." The girl said with a smile, and Funke also smiled.

"Yes. I'm from the Yoruba tribe and my name is Funke." Funke said back and the girl looked at her from head to toe.

"You're cute. I love your gap-teeth." Jae-kyung said and Funke blushed.

"Thank you. You're also cute... by the way, is that second girl perhaps your twin sister??" Funke asked.

"Oh Ju-kyung. Yes, we're twin sisters. We really look so much alike so you might not be able to tell us apart, but I'll tell you how you can recognize us... take a look at this mark." Jae-kyung said as she pointed at her neck, she has a black mark.

"With this, you should be able to tell us apart. She doesn't have it, and she's Ju-kyung while I'm Jae-kyung, don't forget." Jae-kyung said, and Funke nodded with a smile.

"Okay. But why did you two not reply to my greetings the other time??" Funke asked, and Jae-kyung heaved a heavy sigh.

"Ju-kyung is one hęll of a cold girl. She's quiet and doesn't really associate with anyone aside me and our younger sister. Also, the only two guys she talk to is her boyfriend, Soo-oh and our half brother, Min-ho. Aside the four of us, she doesn't associate with any other people." Jae-kyung explained.

"Then why didn't you respond to my greetings then?? You should have replied, even if she won't." Funke said.

"Well, my twin doesn't really like it when I do something different from hers. She really wants the closest people in her life to do what she wants. She chooses the cloth I wear, the food I eat, people I can talk to, and what I can say. Just accept her that way. She's always like that." Jae-kyung replied, and Funke smiled.

"It's okay. Now I know the difference between you two. She's quiet and you're lively. But you're both beautiful." She said.

"Would you like to take a look round the school??" Jae-kyung asked, and Funke's face lit up.

"Oh yes. Let's go." Funke said and they both stood up.

"Sure." Jae-kyung nodded as they both walked quietly out of the apartment.

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As they were walking together while chatting, the students kept on looking at them with disgust.

-- Where did Jae-kyung got her from??

-- She's not even close to being pretty.

-- I know right?? Look at her.

-- Woah! Is that a space in her teeth?? What kind of a creature is she??

-- Never seen that before.

-- Eww! She disgust me!

...

Jae-kyung is starting to get annoyed as the comments kept on flowing.

She wanted to face them and shut them up, but she thought of Ju-kyung. Her toxic fans will tell her what she did, and she would really get angry with her.

Ju-kyung is a fashion model who is loved by all. Her love was transferred to her twin sister and younger sister, so they were loved equally.

Her fan base grew when she was seen with the youngest chaebol, Jin Soo-oh. He's 24 years old, and he's also the youngest billionaire in the whole of Korea. He has won many awards and so, he's so popular and loved. Soo-oh is effortlessly handsome, stinkingly rich, flawless skin and so many good qualities in him.

Most people says Ju-kyung doesn't deserve him, because of her introvert lifestyle, but who cares anyway?? Since she's loved by almost all the citizens of the Asian countries, who would dare to say she doesn't deserve to be with him??

The comments is now getting too much, and Jae-kyung couldn't take it anymore.

"Will you people just keep your stinky mouths shut?! How dare you abuse her?? Do you know her?? The fact that she has a gap-teeth doesn't mean that she's not a human being. She's also the same creature as y'all. You even went as far as saying she isn't close to being pretty, but my dears, I'm glad to tell you that she's the prettiest Nigerian girl I've ever seen, so keep your mouths shut on that. And for the fact that she's dark-skinned doesn't give y'all the right to hate on her. She love you all for heaven's sake! She fvcking love y'all, so why doing this?! You guys don't need it, please. Just keep your mouth shut if you don't have any good thing to say about her, okay??... Fuke let's go." Jae-kyung said as she held Funke's hand and pulled her away.

Despite being in such critical state, Funke almost laughed when she heard the way Jae-kyung pronounced her name - Fuke??

Seriously??

She couldn't control her laughter and she bursted out laughing.

Jae-kyung who was still boiling with rage turned her head swiftly to look at her.

"What's funny??" She asked.

"I'm just grateful for what you did for me. Their face expressions is funny. You need to see how they were looking after you talked." Funke lied.

"Seriously, I don't like what they did. The fact that you're from Nigeria and also a dark-skinned girl doesn't mean they can say all bad things about you. That's inhumane." Jae-kyung said, and Funke pouted.

"Can I say that I love you??" Funke asked and Jae-kyung smiled.

"Sure."

"Sarangyae Jae-kyung. (I love you Jae-kyung.)" Funke said and Jae-kyung smiled.

"Awwn, come on, give me a hug." Jae-kyung said, and Funke hugged her so tight.

"I love you too Fuke... and don't ever allow anyone to abuse or bad-mouth you. I might not be there to defend you like I just did, so always stand up for yourself, okay??" Jae-kyung said, and Funke nodded cutely.

"I will. Thank you." She said.

"Alright. Let's continue our tour." Jae-kyung said and they both smiled before walking away together.

"Actually, it's Funke, not Fuke." Funke said, and Jae-kyung looked at her.

"Fuke or what did you call it??" She asked.

"Funke... F-U-N-K-E. Funke." She spelt it out, but Jae-kyung rolled her eyes.

"Do you have an English name??" She asked, and Funke chuckled.

"My English name is quite funny... it's Sweetheart." Funke replied, and Jae-kyung raised a brow.

"Sweetheart??" She asked, and Funke nodded in smile.

"How come you ended up with such a name??" She asked again.

"Well, my mum named me that, so only her know her reason or reasons for giving me such a name." Funke replied.

"Then is it right to call you Sweetheart?? I mean... don't you have any other name??" Jae-kyung asked.

"I have... Violet."

"Good. Violet sounds cool. I'll call you Violet henceforth." Jae-kyung said, and Funke nodded.

"What about you and Ju-kyung?? Do you have English names??" Funke asked.

"A lot. Do you wanna hear them??" Jae-kyung asked, and Funke smiled.

"Yes."

"Okay... She's Leela, I'm Sheila. She's Nana, I'm Naomi. She's Medusa, I'm Mariposa. She's Maya, I'm Madelyn. She's Clara, I'm Mara. She's Mia, I'm Ria. She's Anabel, I'm Mirabel... wanna hear more??" Jae-kyung asked, and Funke just watched in awe.

"All those names for you??" She asked, and Jae-kyung smiled.

"It's still remains seven left. Wanna hear it??" Jae-kyung asked, and Funke faked a smile.

She gets tired easily. Any little thing, she's already tired.

"No. Let's talk about something else." She said.

"Okay. Do you know who the most handsome guy in this school is??" Jae-kyung asked.

"No. Tell me."

"People are still doubting who it is. There's this American guy that got transferred to this school just last week, he's Davis. He's well-known for his overloaded cuteness, and classic dress sense. Then there's Soo-oh. The most handsome guy and youngest successful billionaire before Davis arrives. He's our HOC (Head Of Class) and also my twinnie's boyfriend. Also another cute guy arrived just about this time yesterday, an Indian guy to be precise. Arizona. He's super cute! Extra hot! Effortlessly handsome! Very s£xy! Just name any good things you want in a guy. Arizona has it all! So people are really deliberating on who would be picked as the most handsome guy for this semester." Jae-kyung said.

"What if we were asked to vote?? Who will you vote for??" Funke asked.

"I'll go for Arizona... but then, Davis is also there. Oh gawd! Those two be kílling me!" Jae-kyung said dreamily, and Funke smiled.