51 Can only hold her back (1/2)

”Who is this?”

”He looks familiar.”

”Where have I seen him?”

”He is so handsome.”

”My eyes...I feel like I am in heaven. He's more handsome than Sunbae.”

Teacher Bae smirks to herself when she hears the whispers of the girls. Seo Tae Il is more handsome than her brother. He is a famous actor and singer. He definitely has the talent for channeling spiritual energy. He doesn't seem mentally weak either if he can resist Teacher Choi's compulsion. She has hit a jackpot. She will become his mentor and guide him to become the top student of this academy.

”Um...” Seo Tae Il can't help but feel uneasy when he sees the weird smile on Teacher Bae's face. He is used to being stared and receiving attention from girls, but he is not used to Teacher Bae's maniacal expression. ”Teacher Bae?”

”What is it, my jackpot?” Teacher Bae asks him with a wide grin on her face.

”Jackpot?” Seo Tae Il frowns at her. ”My name is Seo Tae Il.”

”I mean, my precious student.” Teacher Bae laughs nervously.

”I have agreed to this, but I need to call my manager first to patch up somethings. Can you give me some time to make a call?” He smiles back at her. He needs to call his manager and take some time off. He is sure that his manager will kill him if he finds out that he is joining an academy and leaving the entertainment world for a while. However, he can risk his manager's or his life for Nam Ji Won. He needs to be here with her.

”Sure, I will wait for you here.” Teacher Bae has decided that she is not going to let him disappear from her eyes. She will keep watch on him like a hawk. She won't allow him to change his mind and disappear.

”Thank you, Teacher.” He decides to walk a bit of distance to make the call. He knows that the manager will be mad at him. He doesn't want Teacher Bae to hear the conversation. He checks his phone. As expected, there are 13 miss calls from manager Kang. There are two miss calls from Nam Ji Won's sister and one miss calls from his father. He stares hard at the last name. Lee Hyo Rin.

Lee Hyo Rin picks up after two rings.

Lee Hyo Rin: Tae Il, I have been waiting.

Seo Tae Il: I feel sick to hear your voice.

Lee Hyo Rin: I see. You know now. How is Ji Won?

Seo Tae Il: After hurting her like this, you dare to ask how she is.

Lee Hyo Rin: I am the villain in your eyes now? Ji Won is the victim?

Seo Tae Il: Stay away from her.

Lee Hyo Rin: That I can't do. She is my closest friend. She is my partner in crime.

Seo Tae Il: She didn't commit any crime. You manipulated her.