The girls were shocked when they heard that statement.
Asilzoda:
Where did you get that idea from?
Yoojin:
Well, it's just that you two are so close, always together… I thought maybe you were in love.
Bahora:
No, no, that's not possible. We're both Muslim and we're against LGBT. There's no such relationship between us.
As for our closeness—it's because we both met each other at very low points in our lives and helped heal one another.
It's more like… how should I explain… like sisters.
Yoojin:
What about you, Asilzoda? What do you think?
Asilzoda:
I agree with Bahora.
Bahora:
Why did you suddenly ask that? Or… did you fall for one of us? Come on, tell us!
Asilzoda immediately hit her lightly on the head.
Yoojin:
No! I just saw how close you are and assumed maybe you were like that. You're truly close friends.
Bahora:
We could become close friends with you too.
Yoojin:
Hahaha, really? Oh, by the way, Asilzoda, why did you leave work early today?
Asilzoda:
There's a basketball club nearby. I went there and joined a group.
Yoojin:
You play sports too?
Asilzoda:
A little.
The girls continued eating.
But Asilzoda noticed something—Yoojin subtly avoided Bahora's offer of friendship.
She began thinking, "She's still protecting herself from people."
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After dinner, outside the cafeteria:
Yoojin:
Thanks for the dinner. It was really nice being with you two.
Bahora:
We're glad too.
Yoojin:
Then I'll see you at work tomorrow.
Have a good rest.
Bahora:
You too. Get home safely. Goodbye.
Once Yoojin left—
Bahora:
What do you think of her?
Asilzoda:
She's someone like us.
If the rumors at work were true, she would've accepted your offer of friendship.
Instead, she avoided it.
She has pain that no one knows about except herself. But she hides it.
She's a good person.
The girls tried to get closer to Yoojin and become friends.
But Yoojin didn't want to get close.
She acted like someone who was afraid of something.
Time passed.
It was lunch break.
Asilzoda returned from lunch early.
Suddenly, she saw Ms. Choi at Yoojin's desk, messing around.
Asilzoda silently approached.
Ms. Choi was installing a virus on Yoojin's computer.
She didn't notice Asilzoda behind her.
Choi Bora (muttering):
"You all just wait. First, I'll deal with that arrogant Kang, then the sharp-tongued Sultonva, and finally that Shamayeva. Once I destroy these files, it'll bring big trouble to them. Hahaha. Fools! I'll show them what it's like to play with me."
Asilzoda was recording everything on her phone.
She leaned in and whispered into Choi's ear:
Asilzoda:
"Why don't you show me right now how it feels to play with you?"
Choi screamed and fell down in fear.
Choi Bora:
"Sultonva?! What are you doing here?!"
Asilzoda:
Hmm, maybe I should ask you that, Ms. Choi.
Asilzoda looked down and removed the USB from Yoojin's computer.
Asilzoda:
So this is what you planned to show us?
A virus-filled USB?
Choi's scream drew everyone's attention, and people rushed in.
They saw Choi lying on the floor with Asilzoda standing in front of her.
Boss Park:
Ladies, what is going on here?
Can someone explain to me what happened?
Choi, realizing her plan failed, started acting.
Choi Bora:
Boss Park, look! Sultonva is threatening me!
I only wanted to help her and Ms. Kang!
Asilzoda:
Oh really?
Since when did you start helping us?
Did we even ask for your help?
Boss Park:
Enough. Both of you, quiet!
Ms. Choi, get up and explain clearly what happened—without tears.
Asilzoda:
Boss Park, let me show you this recording.
You'll understand everything.
Asilzoda played the recording.
Choi looked horrified.
Boss Park:
Ms. Choi, what is this?
Can you explain why you were trying to install a virus on your colleague's computer?
You know how important those files are for our company.
Choi Bora (panicking):
I—I just…
Why are you all taking the side of this little flirt and the daughter of a prostitute?!
I've worked here for years!
Boss Park:
Who exactly are you referring to?
Choi Bora:
Them! Shamayeva and Sultonva—flirts always giggling with secretary Lee.
And Kang—Kang is the daughter of a prostitute!
Yoojin had just returned with Bahora, carrying coffee.
She overheard everything.
The shock made her drop her cup.
Bahora was furious.
Bahora:
Hey, old hag! Who gave you the right to talk about Yoojin's mother like that?!
Choi Bora:
Looks like you didn't tell your friends, did you, Ms. Kang?
Well, I'll tell them for you.
Kang's father was a drunk and her mother worked in a night club.
Guess you didn't know that, huh?
Good thing they're dead now, or she'd be following in her mother's footsteps.
She'd be the office whore!
Bahora lost control and was about to hit Choi, but Asilzoda stopped her.
Bahora:
Asilzoda, what are you doing?!
Asilzoda:
Don't hit her.
Let me do it—for your sake.
If you do, it'll cause problems for you.
Asilzoda removed her blazer and placed it on a chair.
She rolled up her sleeves, grabbed Choi by the hair, and started smashing her head into the desk repeatedly.
Then she dragged her to the wall and did the same.
The others tried to stop her.
Asilzoda:
Don't touch me!
This old witch hasn't even answered for her words yet.
Let me go—I'll kill her!
They finally pulled Asilzoda away.
Yoojin was terrified.
She could hear whispers behind her, feel everyone's eyes on her.
She ran out of the office.
Bahora tried to stop her, but couldn't catch up.
She immediately called her father.
Bahora:
Hello? Dad? I'm sorry for bothering you, but something happened...
She explained everything.
Her father said he understood and would handle things.
Bahora returned to Asilzoda.
For the first time, she saw her truly enraged.
It wasn't anger for herself.
It was rage for the lies told about Bahora and Yoojin.
Choi Bora crawled to Bahora and begged.
Choi Bora:
Ms. Shamayeva, please help me!
This monster is going to kill me!
Please!
Bahora (laughing coldly):
Oh, Choi.
You should be more afraid of me than her right now.
I'm going to kill you myself.
Choi froze in fear when she saw Bahora's eyes.
Just as Bahora raised her hand, she too was stopped.
Choi managed to escape.
At that moment, the police arrived.
They calmed everyone down and took statements.
Choi Bora was fired and sued for insulting coworkers and endangering company assets.
A week passed.
Yoojin still didn't return to work.
The girls began to worry.
Boss Park said she had asked for leave.
The girls decided to visit her at home.
✨ No one expected things to go this far… but when the line is crossed, even the quiet ones strike back.
❓ What would you have done if you were in Asilzoda's place? Would you fight back, or stay silent?
👇 Tell me your thoughts in the comments. I'm reading them all!