Some Other Day (2)

WHATEVER COMES OUR WAY

Ji-A is sleepy, she lost and fell asleep for the many times now. She even can’t finish typing her patient update chart because she keep falling asleep. Last night she chat with Hui-Jun via skype until 3am in the morning and she had surgery schedule at 7am, so she is very sleepy right now.

“Where were you last night?? Finish your work..this is not hotel this is a place where you work Baek Ji-A shi..” The voice Ji-A knew very well makes her awake in instant.

“Yes nurse Sung, I will finish this!!” Ji-A reply quicky and really try so hard to keep her awake.

“You finish the surgery?” ask nurse Sung.

“Yes... I finished the surgery..” Ji-A reply politely. She really need to finish her work fast and run away from here.... to anywhere but here.

Ji-A yawning again....she lost again and fell asleep with her finger on the keyboard. Nurse Sung realize that she doesn’t heard the typing sound again, she turn her head and see Ji-A already begin her journey in dreamland.

“Baek Ji-A shi...” nurse Sung awake her again but no response from Ji-A.

“Baek Ji-A shi...” nurse Sung repeat her call,

“Later eomma...give me 10 minutes more..” Ji-A sleep talking.

“Is she spent her night clubbing or what...” nurse Sung keep watching her.

“Baek Ji-A shi!!” she call again with higher tone than before. Ji-A startled she look at nurse Sung shocked,

“Yes?” Ji-A can’t fight her now because she feel so sleepy.

“Finish your patient update chart and go to the residence room and get some sleep..you must be ready for next surgery. I’ll give you 1 hour to sleep..” it’s like hearing the bells rings from heaven.

Ji-A look at nurse Sung, disbelief of what she just heard,

“You don’t want it??” nurse Sung snap on her.

“I must be really stupid and un-mannered to pass your generous offer..” Ji-A smile at her, and type her paperwork in a flash then run for a rare 1 hour opportunity..

“But why she is very nice to me?? Is it a trap?? Should I sleep or not??” Ji-A suddenly lost all her sleepy feeling because of worry taken over her mind right now.

“Arrhhh...this is really making me nuts..sleep...not sleep...sleep....not sleep....aiiisshhh....this is really not going to work... “ Ji-A get up.

She goes to the cafetaria and buy herself 2 coffees, she turn on his tablet and search for Running Man episode, she need something to lighten her mood and laugh.

“Oppa what are you doing now?” Ji-A typing a text to Hui-Jun. It doesn’y take long for her to receive his reply.

“Filming CF, what are you doing?” [H]

“Missing you..” [J]

Hui-Jun laugh to read Ji-A reply,

“Waahh..what should I do now knowing my girlfriend missing me..”  [H]

“Ditch your work come to see me now.” [J]

“Will you pay the contract fee then?? I’ll be happy to seeing you now...”  [H]

“Heol... Oppa I have everything but money... You can ask So-Mi eonnie too I only inherit watch and bags” [J]

Hu-Jun can’t help not to giggle reading those, So-Mi noona once tell her story about Ji-A family, and how Ji-A always become the object of everyone teasing since she is the maknae and very cute when she’s pouting her lips and pretend to be upset.

“I can ditch work but invite me to your family gathering.” [H]

“Iisshh... an invitation to the gathering is pricey than ditching your work..” [J]

“Tell me... I can afford that..” [H]

“No schedule on this Saturday.. spend it with me..” [J]

“Deal.... “ [H]

Mi-Yeon coming and take a seat beside her,

“Arrggghhh that evil really torture me hard this time.... I wonder how come her husband can stand sleeping in the same bed with her everynight...” she put down hard her phone.

Ji-A look at her, current Mi-Yeon mood rate is aggravated, so no close distance allowed if you don’t want to get your hair pluck from your head. Ji-A slide to her left carefully trying not to make any noise.

“What are you doing tonight?” Mi-Yeon ask.

“Date!” Ji-A answer quickly,

“Nope...cancel it... go with me..” Here we go the Mi-Yeon upset situation.

“Why you’re not going with Dong-Hyeok?” Ji-A offer Mi-Yeon her coffee. Mi-Yeon take the coffee and drink it at once,

“He said he’s busy...he has meetings with some Thai people... Taeyang really suck his blood out and didn’t left me any..”

“You’re the one who told him to work..” Ji-A glance at her.

“Mi-Yeon ah, why don’t we go tomorrow.. I really want to meet Hui-Jun today, he just back from Japan last night..” Ji-A persuade her.

Mi-Yeon look at her with a very sharp look, Ji-A feel very intimidated by that looks, “Oh.. so now after getting back together with a hot boyfriend you ditch me while I need you the most.. I’m the one who always clean up after your mess..”

“Alright... I get that agasshi... I’ll be your slave today...” Ji-A give up her date.

Then she catch Hyeon-U is walking past the cafetaria,

“Hyeon-U!!” Ji-A shout, Hyeon-U is on his way to the lab see his bestfriends and stop by,

“We go out tonight!! Madam is upset so don’t ever said no..” said Ji-A

“I have plaaaannsss...” Hyeon-U look at Mi-Yeon and choose not to finish his sentence.

“Let’s go....” he nod and quickly leave.

“What did that evil told you?” Ji-A pass on the cake to Hyeon-U.

“She said I better look for another job and she yelled at me in front of everybody...” Mi-Yeon remember how bad professor Lee throw her tantrum at her during the surgery.

“What mistake did you do?” Hyeon-U scoop his oreo cheesecake.

“I cut the wrong part and it cause small bleeding. I fixed it right away but she keeps yelling and yelling, even told me to be out from her service tomorrow..Iisshhh I really hate her..” Mi-Yeon put a large scoop of her ice cream.

“She always said that...” said Ji-A.

“Remember Song Ah Young? She was cried at the emergency stairs badly... professor Lee told her to write a resignation letter because she missed the lab result for her patient.. she missed 1 test lab..” said Hyeon-U.

“That evil really is more than a mother monster...” Mi-Yeon can’t stop cursing.

“She was previously under the late professor Yoo, you know how bad he was from the stories we heard...” said Ji-A, she is checking on her phone hoping that Hui-Jun already read her text.

“Chagi-ya!!!” someone hug Mi-Yeon from the back.

“Waahhh Nam Dong-Hyeok you really are a Nam right now?? Wearing all suits and tie like this..” said Ji-A.

“I’m the Director of Taeyang electronic... I have so many people look at me as their role model..” Dong-Hyeok brag.

“Yeah right.... but still you’re under hyeongbu finger... so be nice to me or I send you to hell everyday at work..” said Ji-A.

Dong-Hyeok can never win againts her.

“Ah he’s coming..” Ji-A smiling reading her incoming text.

“Hui-Jun coming?” ask Mi-Yeon.

“Bora coming too..” add Hyeon-U.

“What is this?? Triple date??” ask Dong-Hyeok.

“Your girlfriend ruin my date with Bora by forcing us to come with her..” Hyeon-U point his spoon to Mi-Yeon.

“You get free cake and coffee...yet you’re still complaining..iissshhh” Mi-Yeon snap back on Hyeon-U.

“Is it okay for Hui-Jun to be here with you?” ask Dong-Hyeok,

“It’s fine he said...” said Ji-A, the cafe they’re in right now located in a small alley near their elementary school. the place is very hard to find at night and usually close since they always run out the cakes, their cakes is the best. But for three musketeers the owner always make an exception, when Mi-Yeon call that they will hang out in his cafe he keep some cakes for them and wait for them.

Minutes later the first to arrive is Bora, as usual she and Ji-A will have a cynical conversation as their appetizer.

“Looks like the witch is changing her hair color so she can tricked her preys again?” Ji-A commented on Bora new hair color.

“Looks like you adore me so much to even notice my hair color... I know I always make you envy because of my beauty..” Bora take her spot beside Hyeon-U.

“I just like you so much... Please treat her more cruel than this..” Dong-Hyeok handshake Bora with happiness.

“She always envy at me because her first crush choose me over her..” Bora proud to tell their history.

“Iisshhhh this witch really need to change her head this time!!” Ji-A stand but Hyeon-U grab her.

“Ji-A Ji-A not here... not now...” Hyeon-U stop her.

“Ya don’t do it right here I don’t have the mood to fight her today..” Mi-Yeon stop her too.

“Ah right... Hyeon-U ah do you know that she was sent Gyeong-Su oppa a love letter back then when we were on high school?” Ji-A throw her missile.

“WHAT!!! I can handle Daesung but Gyeong-Su hyung???!! Are you out of your mind??” Hyeon-U instantly jealous hearing Gyeong-Su was Bora crush.

“She sent the love letter I still remember what the words written on it..” Ji-A threat again.

“How do you know that?” ask Bora.

“I found your letter at Gyeong-Su oppa room, I just opened it and read and throw it to the trash can..” Ji-A explain without feeling sorry.

“You WHATTT???!!!!! So Gyeong-Su oppa never knew my feeling?” Bora shocked.

“Why should he.... it’s good for him to not know a witch like you..” said Ji-A.

“Waah are they always like this?” Dong-Hyeok drink his smoothie and very amazed to see the war between Bora and Ji-A.

“They born to be like this..” said Mi-Yeon sighing hopeless.

“This is daebak..” Dong-Hyeok fixed his eyes into the fight.

“Should I kick them both??” Hyeon-U hopeless.

“You know why I took Daesung oppa from you?” said Bora

“Why?? Because you so jealous of me.. couldn’t take the fact that Daesung oppa always stick around with me??” said Ji-A

“Nope... Why would I he even said you and him just a friend nothing more, and he like me more to be his girlfriend..” Bora win this conversation.

“YA!!! We did have thing!!” Ji-A really pissed now.

“YOU!! Can’t you just dump her now!!!” Ji-A point his finger to Hyeon-U.

“And you’re the stupid of all of us by picking her as your girlfriend..” said Mi-Yeon to Hyeon-U.

“She’s beautiful and can defeat both of you... that’s my girl should be..” reply Hyeon-U.

“Why are they fighting?” Suddenly a voice join Mi-Yeon, Hyeon-U dan Dong-Hyeok.

“Ah you’re surprise me!” Mi-Yeon look at the one who’s now taking a seat beside Dong-Hyeok.

“They always fight, it’s a surprise that they’re not pulling each other hair like before..” said Hyeon-U.

“Why you’re even in love with a gangster like her...” Dong-Hyeok look at Hui-Jun, whose now taking off his mask and hat.

“Did you lost your mind dating witch like her?” Mi-Yeon throw an evil glance to Hyeon-U.

“Are you taking her side?” Hyeon-U feel cornered.

“Of course if it’s between Ji-A and Bora I will always pick Ji-A’s side..” Mi-Yeon said.

“Are they fighting because a guy??” ask Hui-Jun.

“What else... her first crush was stealed by Bora...” Hyeon-U hand him the menu.

“Even now she has me she still think about other guy...” Hui-Jun shakes his head.

Now Hui-Jun join Mi-Yeon, Dong-Hyeok and Hyeon-U watch the live nerve war, Ji-A doesn’t even notice that now Hui-Jun is there too.

“So why you dare to read my letter to Gyeong-Su oppa?” ask Bora.

“Because I see your name as the sender....” said Ji-A.

“Now who is actually this Gyeong-Su oppa?” spectator Hui-Jun asking because he always curious what is the truth behind this Gyeong-Su oppa.

“He is the man that always stay beside her more than Jae-Hwan hyung.” Spectator Hyeon-U reply.

“True...Gyeong-Su hyung treat her better than Jae-Hwan hyung...” Dong-Hyeok add.

“He also confessed to her when you and her break up previously...OUCH!!” spectator Mi-Yeon suddenly feel a lot of pain at her leg.

Hyeon-U is staring at her and make  sign, Mi-Yeon realize her mistake and look to Hui-Jun who’s now making faces that he finally found out something.

“Please don’t tell her that you know it from me...” Mi-Yeon pleading.

“Who else know that story beside the two of us in this table and she definitely sure it’s not me who snitch..” said Hyeon-U.

“Arrrhhh I’m dead tomorrow...” Mi-Yeon put her hands on her face.

“Make sure you say everything you want to say to her tonight... tomorrow she’ll not be available for you..” Hyeon-U talk with Dong-Hyeok.

“Should we marry tonight so I have all the memory being with you tonight?” Dong-Hyeok join the club teasing his girlfriend.

“I think we should stop them before plates start to fly between them..” said Hui-Jun.

He stand up and approaching Ji-A,

“OMAYA!! You’re Park Hui-Jun right??” Bora suddenly shocked to find the Hallyu Star now standing next to Ji-A and sit beside her.

“Oppa, since when you’re here?” ask Ji-A.

“Since you two arguing about Gyeong-Su oppa..” said Hui-Jun.

“Oppa? Why you calling him that name?” Bora clueless.

“He’s my boyfriend why I can’t call him oppa..” said Ji-A proudly that she scores to Bora another point.

“WHAT?????!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is she telling the truth??” Bora ask Hyeon-U.

“Do you think how come the signature came from so easily back then..” said Hyeon-U.

“Daebak!!! Baek Ji-A are you won a lottery or what?” Bora amazed.

“Yep.. I bought the lottery and scratch it. And the prize was Park Hui-Jun..” Ji-A reply.

The spectators are shooks their head seeing how Ji-A and Bora can move their nemesis gear smoothly into a normal conversation.

“Annyeonghaseyo, I’m Park Hui-Jun maybe this is the first time I hang around with you..but let’s see each other more often after this..” Hui-Jun introduce himself formally to Ji-A’s friends.

“Finally we can sit and chat together like this. All this time I thought she was lying about dating you since you never came..hehhehe” said Hyeon-U.

“I told you it was hard before..” Ji-A defend.

“Wuah.. now you fight your friend once you have you boyfriend..” said Hyeon-U.

“So these are your friends?” ask Hui-Jun.

“She and he only” Ji-A point at Mi-Yeon and Hyeon-U, “This one I don’t know why I have to have a relationship with him only because of eonnie married his hyung, and now he date her..” Ji-A point at Dong-Hyeok.

“And this one, oppa just pretend she’s not here. She’s an awfull witch, she even put many spells on Hyeon-U so now he’s dating her..” Ji-A point at Bora.

“Ya.. she is prettier than you that’s why I’m dating her..” Hyeon-U defend on Bora. Bora smile in victory and link her arm to Hyeon-U.

“Iissshhhh... you both making me sick..” said Ji-A.

 “Ah I think no one can identify us, let’s go oppa.” Ji-A put on her seatbelt. Hui-Jun really want to hug and kiss her now now, he’s been holding it since at the cafe. He needs to bear it a little more time so he can be alone with Ji-A.

They drop by at a coffee shop near Hui-Jun condo, he’s moving to a new place and Hui-Jun really love his new place. It has a very strict security details, even the wall that separate the complex with the road built so high so outsider can not reach the complex details. Ji-A went to buy them coffee and snack, Hui-Jun watch her from his car and got really annoying when he spot a tall guy aproach her and make conversation with her. In the end he saw that tall guy hand a card to his Ji-A. Ji-A already got her coffee she run right away to Hui-Jun car.

“One Vanilla Latte for me and Iced Americano for you..I also bought a spinach quiche and cesar salad, their salad is the best..” Ji-A show him the coffee and the snack.

“So why that tall guy come to you too, I don’t think I also tell you can talk to any random guy you met at the coffee shop..” Hui-Jun jealous.

Ji-A pretend to think to tease him, “Emmmm because I’m too pretty so he can’t stand a chance not to know me??”

Hui-Jun glare at her, “Yet she got me as his boyfriend but still she’s very proud hitting by other random guy..”

Ji-A laugh hearing Hui-Jun mumbling, she lean closer to him and put her arms around his neck,

“Ya, I’m driving..” Hui-Jun warn her.

“So what...You just drive I have my own business... “ tease Ji-A.

“I can do the business too... you still remember what happen last time you said you have some business to do with me in this car..” Hui-Jun look at her.

Ji-A raise her arms to say that she give up, Hui-Jun only smile and continue driving.

They arrive at Hui-Jun place, Ji-A placed the coffee at the table and lean at the black sofa, resting her body. She is very tired today, attending 2 surgery and assisting her dad monitoring the patient, rechecking lab resullt , examining any proper methods to do for her patients, not to mention filling up updates on her patients. She hates administration job, if she ever can have secretary like her siblings all she wants to do is make her secretary do all the writing job for her. Ji-A see a stack of script on his work desk, Hui-Jun looks like receive so many offers, some of the script are written in chinese.

“What are you looking at?” Hui-Jun show up from the kitchen he put the wine and glass on the table.

“Oppa are you going to China? Is there something interesting you in this stack?” Ji-A still observing Hui-Jun desk.

“Should I?”Hui-Jun sit on the couch and lean closer to her.

“I will be more busy starting next month...I might go to Beijing, Singapore, Thailand, Shanghai, Japan and other city in China more often...It will be hard to spend so much time with you..” Hui-Jun playing with Ji-A hair.

“Why did you cut your hair?” Hui-Jun remember he never ask that question

“Because...It’s just I want a new look..” said Ji-A.

“I like it...but I miss the long hair Ji-A too.... You look sexy in you short hair cut like this, but you look pretty in your long hair..” said Hui-Jun

Ji-A get up, “So I’m not pretty anymore?”

Hui-Jun smile, “You always pretty..”

“Should I buy a wig then? So I can be sexy Ji-A and pretty Ji-A too...” said Ji-A.

Hui-Jun lean on her closer so his lips can touch hers. He kiss her gently, he can no longer resist the urge to kissing her. He just miss her too much. Ji-A put her left hand at Hui-Jun neck welcome his kiss.

“Can you stay with me tonight?” Hui-Jun hope she will say yes.

“I told my parents that I’ll be staying at Mi-Yeon’s tonight..” sit on Hui-Jun lap.

Hui-Jun smile, “Then let’s just pretend that this is Mi-Yeon place and we sleepover at her place..”

He lift Ji-A and took her to the room while they still kissing each other passionately.

Hui-Jun watch Ji-A reading her medical journal, she is wearing another of his t-shirt now and she looks amazingly sexy in his eyes. In many movies or drama the female usually wear the man clothes after they’re making love, and he can’t understand why. But after what happen in Morocco he get the answer why, because Ji-A looks more sexy on his clothes and it always give him another kind of pleasure seeing her like that. Ji-A put down her journal,

“Oppa how busy you will be?” Ji-A ask.

“Why?” Hui-Jun put down the script he was reading.

“I read something yesterday.... Will it be hard on you when people know that you’re dating?” Ji-A read some articles about why the celebrity tend to hide their dating life.

“People like me have many eyes watching on every step I make. When I do something, say something it will drawn many people attention and if its happen to be such a very interesting topic, like for example my girl type preference, my dating style, It will become headlines in many news site..” Hui-Jun explain.

“What will happen if somehow they find out about me?” Ji-A ask again.

“I will not like that...” Hui-Jun hesitating.

“Why?” [J]

“First the agency will create a fuss, they will call immediately and they will ask me to come...somehow you will also get the call..” [H]

“Why?” [J]

“Because you’re the one I’m dating....why they should call Min-Soon noona?” Hui-Jun tease her.

“Do you have a death wish?” [J]

“I’m sorry....I take my punishment now” Hui-Jun plant a kiss in her lips.

“Iissshhh.... looks like you’re the only person who love being punished..” Ji-A push him.

“Then what happen after they call you and me then we have a meeting with all your agency things?” [J]

“They will start asking question, who are you..who is your family, what is job, where you work...” [H]

“Really?” [J]

“Yes...and it’s not a joke how they will make you do as what they say....they will starting to ask since when this dating happen, are we going to openly dating, are we going to go to the next step..” [H]

“Will you be disadvantage?” [J]

“Maybe several company that I endorse will be upset and cancel the contract, not to mention the headlines, then I must work twice hard or maybe triple than usual to get many new contracts and keep my top existance at the industry... Lee Min Ho is the good example, Lee Min Ho keep remain at the top after the dating scandal leak. But only they and God knows how hard it was for him” [H]

“So it will be hard for you...” [J]

“I can bear it.... but I won’t if something happen to you....It will be bad for you..we might have less time to be together since most of my time will be spending at the plane or attending events, not to mention shooting any drama or movie and it will be huge chance that I will pursue career at China.” [H]

“Is that why many celebrity couples break up?? Because they don’t have time?” [J]

“It can be one of the reason...That’s why I’m doing extra effort in protecting my privacy...protecting you..because I want to preserve the feeling we have..I need to keep it between us.” [H]

“The worst part is how people and media start tracking and following you around. Not to mention netizen comments that sometimes can be so harsh, I really don’t want you to read that. I can tolerate if it’s about me but I don’t think I can afford to not restrain my emotion when it comes to my family and you..” [H]

“It’s so hard to be like you...I thought mine is worst since we’re playing with people lives, but mine at least give me freedom to walk freely at the most crowded place and enjoy my time..” [J]

“We might got to be at the high class party, hangout in an expensive restaurant, wear a designer clothes, riding amazing cars, that’s maybe a luxury from other’s people eyes. But for me luxury is walking with you holding hand, watch movie, date openly like other couple... It’s just impossible for me to do now. I even can’t help my parents at the carwash again now, while usually it was a fun activity for me. “ [H]

“Oppa..do you regret it?? Become who you are now..” [J]

“Nope... I’m so thankful for it. I get to achieve my dreams one by one, I worked so hard to get a stand where I am now. But..” Hui-Jun look at Ji-A and caress her hair..touching her face line.

“Don’t misunderstand if I may not take you to places where many reporters are there. Or maybe we will have difficulties on going out in public place. Its just because I want to protect you by taking a very careful measurements...I know there’re several reporters following me around and I need to be extra careful..” said Hui-Jun.

“I want a normal life when I take off my celebrity clothes. I don’t want a girlfriend that exposed too much by the media. I want to have my own private life with her. Also I hate it when many men can enjoy my girlfriend pictures in magazine, see the curve of her body, see her in a very sexy look. That’s should be all mine only... my eyes only..that’s why I don’t wnt a celebrity couple..” [H]

“Tsk...like I don’t have male fans at the hospital...you’ll be shocked how many flowers and dating invitations I receive since I worked at the hospital..colleague, paramedic, even patients kekekekkekek..” [J]

Hui-Jun grab her waist and pinned her down, “Quit the job stay at home I can make money for you..”

“I am a very high maitenance one..” Ji-A seduce him trailing her finger thru Hui-Jun face and all the way to his neck.

“I don’t like it when other man looking at you, like the one at the coffee shop.. “ said Hui-Jun

“I like it when you’re jealous..” Ji-A smirked.

“Should I show you how bad my jealousy is?” [H]

“I dare you...” [J]

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“How is the test result?” ask So-Mi

Jae-Hwan still reading all the test result back and forth, “You feel tired these days?”

“It’s a usual thing so I don’t pay attention much”

“To be honest the test result is not very good, I need to tell you that because I don’t want to hide anything and I need your full attention on me.”

“Is it really bad? Is the ICD not helping anymore?” So-Mi sounds so worry.

“It’s not about the ICD, the ICD works fine. But I need to take another step so you can get better than now..” said Jae-Hwan.

So-Mi just look at Jae-Hwan, and seh decide to not think about the test.

“Jae-Hwan shi, have you had your lunch?” she ask.

“Not yet, are you hungry? Let’s go get some food..” Jae-Hwan put down his pen and the papers.

So-Mi show him a stack of lunch container.

“Let’s have a picnic at the place you took me before....at the rooftop...I made lunch for you.” So-Mi said.

Jae-Hwan smile very wide. They then head to the hospital garden at the west side 8th floor of the hospital. Jae-Hwan took a bed sheet from the storage room they passed so the can use it as their cover to sit on. So-Mi show him the lunch box she prepared for him Kimbab, galbi, dumplings, fish tofu, japchae, cucumber kimchi, and seaweed soup.

“Wah this is like a feast.... you must be get up so early today..” Jae-Hwan took 1 fish tofu and very enjoyed the dish.

“It’s delicious..” Jae-Hwan keep taking another dish.

“No wonder eomma love you so much, you are her perfect partner..” Jae-Hwan smile.

“Your mom cook very well too...” said So-Mi

“Ahahahaha... she just always put too many salt or not put any salt at all..” Jae-Hwan remember her mom dish that always salty.

“How come only abeoji that always eat her dish... you guys are heartless childs..” said So-Mi.

“Because only appa can handle her food... I have a very sensitive stomach..” Jae-Hwan defend.

“Looks like we have incoming guest..” So-Mi point her finger to Ji-A who’s waving at them.

Now the date is having a guest, Baek Ji-A really enjoying the lunchbox,

“Eonnie this food are really delicious...” Ji-A enjoying the dumplings and soup.

“Why don’t you go? You eat all the dumplings and I’m not going to give you any of these..” Jae-Hwan close the leftover with his hand.

“These are not yours...eonnie said I can eat all of these too.” Ji-A pouting.

“Said who...these are mine..I’ve been generous giving you all the dumplings..now go..” Jae-Hwan told her to go.

“Why you become so stingy these days...especially about eonnie....I really hate you right now.” Ji-A glance at him.

“Sure...hate me...I really don’t mind.” Jae-Hwan put his hand on So-Mi shoulder.

“He has me now...he said you are expired..” So-Mi joining Jae-Hwan.

“What is this?? Are you now joining his club?” Ji-A look at So-Mi.

“Can’t I? It’s really entertaining..” So-Mi laugh.

“Iiiiisssshhh....I can’t believe this...” Ji-A put down her chopstick, but then she look at So-Mi.

“Eonnie, are you okay?” Ji-A notice that So-Mi has big sweats on her forehead.

“Me? I’m okay...” So-Mi smile. But the truth she feel dizzie and she felt her head a little heavy this time. She’s doing a lot of works yesterday she making lots of cupcakes for the orphanage near her apartment and also she goes back and forth to the market, and today she woke up very early went to the market and cook the dishes for their lunch box picnic.

Ji-A look at Jae-Hwan, she’s sure that something happen with So-Mi. Jae-Hwan notice his sister sign, then take a look at So-Mi.

“Let’s go back, I’ll take you home..” Jae-Hwan stand up and ask fo So-Mi hand.

So-Mi stand up but second later she’s just collaps.

“SO-MI shi!!!!” Jae-Hwan quickly grab her body.

Both Jae-Hwan and Ji-A run to the emegency office, Jae-Hwan carry So-Mi at his back and keep saying,

“Hang in there..you’ll be save..”

At the emergency room Jae-Hwan hurriedly take care So-Mi,

“She’s having cardiac arrest, bring the crash cart!!!” Ji-A shout.

Jae-Hwan, “Give me 5ml ephi!!”

Hyeon-U come at the scene and hurriedly take over Ji-A position.

“Please help oppa save her..” Ji-A look at Hyeon-U.

After trying for minutes, Jae-Hwan looks more tense, So-Mi still unconscious. Jae-Hwan become very sensitive soon the emergency ward turn very hectic.

“Professor Baek the blood pressure keep dropping!” the nurse warn Jae-Hwan. Jae-Hwan look at the monitor, So-Mi blood pressure and heart rate keep dropping and the machine create a very loud rings. The tone that everyone hate.

“Prepare OR 1!”

Hyeon-U do not wait to be told twice, he run to the operating room area and prepare all the procedure. Soon So-Mi brought t the OR room by Jae-Hwan team.

Ji-A grab her phone and dial Beom-Seok.

Ji-A wait in front of operation ward, then she see Ji-Yeon coming,

“What happen? I heard that So-Mi is collapsed.” She looks worry.

Next Jae-Dok also approaching them, “Is it bad?”

“I don’t know, we were having lunch together then I saw eonnie looks very pale and she sweats a lot. Oppa then want to take her home but then she collapsed.” Ji-A explain.

“Why she need surgery? Was it bad?” ask Ji-Yeon.

“The blood pressure and heart rate keep dropping. Ephi and crash cart didn’t help much..but Hyeon-U said oppa already worried since yesterday since her test result is not good this time.” said Ji-A.

Ji-Yeon and Jae-Dok aware how bad So-Mi condition if Jae-Hwan take this extent.

“Have you call her brother?” ask Jae-Dok, Ji-A nod.

“Don’t tell anything about this to eomma.. I’ll tell her later when the surgery done. I’m affraid eomma will come here and cry..” Ji-Yeon know how her mom very affectionate to So-Mi now. Especially after she found out that So-Mi and her brother are orphan, she became very attach to her.

“Should I ask professor Shin to do the surgery? I’m affraid Jae-Hwan will not focus, Shin and Jae-Hwan have the same level of recognition..” said Jae-Dok.

“I don’t know... Eonnie?” Ji-A know that professor Shin is another badass in cardio world like Jae-Hwan, but she is not sure Jae-Hwan will want that.

“The best one to handle her now is Jae-Hwan. Relax appa, he know his drill...he won’t failed..” said Ji-Yeon.

Then they see 2 men running to their direction, more closer Ji-A can recognize them. Beom-Seok and Hui-Jun run furiously,

“Ji-A shi is my noona okay??!!!” Beom-Seok looks very panicked he has tears flowing.

“Eonnie is in surgery right now, we should wait..” said Ji-A.

“Appa..eonnie, this is Beom-Seok oppa.. So-Mi eonnie dongsaeng..” Ji-A introduce Beom-Seok to her sister and father.

“I heard about you a lot, let’s pray for the best..” Jae-Dok hug him. Ji-Yeon only smile at him.

Beom-Seok bow to both of them, he can’t hold his tears. His sister finally really find a very nice family that take care of her.

“I can’t even know how to thank for your kindness accepting my sister and take care of her, thank you very much sir..” Beom-Seok keep bowing to Jae-Dok. Jae-Dok tapping his back.

“We’re family...we should take care each other...think of me as your father..” said Jae-Dok.

Ji-Yeon look at Hui-Jun and recognize him in instant, “Oh you’re Park Hui-Jun are you her family too?”

Ji-A look at Hui-Jun then bow to both Ji-Yeon and Jae-Dok, “Annyeonghaseyo I’m Park Hui-Jun, me and Beom-Seok are bestfriend and I know So-Mi noona since I was kid..”

“Oh you’re the man at the Gala..” Jae-Dok remember him.

Ji-A think this is the best opportunity too, she grab Hui-Jun hand,

“Appa Hui-Jun oppa is my boyfriend..” said Ji-A that makes Jae-Dok shocked.

“WHAT?!”

Ji-A only smirked, while Ji-Yeon laugh, “Finally you said it... I’ve been thinking when will you come clean about him..”

“You work with him?” Jae-Dok ask Beom-Seok.

“Yes sir, I’m his manager..” answer Beom-Seok.

Jae-Dok look at Hui-Jun, and Hui-Jun feel nervous by the way Jae-Dok looking at him. Ji-A very know what that look means,

“Eeyyy he do nothing wrong yet but you already give us that look..aigoo..” said Ji-A.

“You come to the next gathering, we need to talk..” Jae-Dok then leave, Ji-Yeon only laugh seeing her dad acting that way she then follow him,

“See you later..” Ji-Yeon said to Hui-Jun, “You should come too, It was always So-Mi who came eomma must be happy meeting with you too..” Ji-Yeon said to Beom-Seok.

After both of them leave, Hui-Jun turn to Ji-A, “What was that means? Why do I feel so worry about your dad..”

“You should... he’s going to eat you alive...” Ji-A smirked.

“Oppa..be strong..eonnie is in great hand. Jae-Hwan oppa is one of the best cardiologist this country has..” Ji-A hug Beom-Seok.

“When will they finish?” ask Beom-Seok.

“I don’t know, but Hyeon-U is assisting oppa right now and he is oppa’s favourite resident, and I can go to the theatre room to see how it’s going..” said Ji-A.

“Can we go and see too?” ask Hui-Jun.

“No..it’s restricted area.” Said Ji-A.

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Ji-Yeon take out her earrings and take off the necklace. She put some cleanser on cotton and start cleanse her face. She then go to the bathroom and take shower. Done with shower, she find Ryeo-Uk already home too and lying at the sofa.

“When did you come home?” Ji-Yeon approaching her husband.

“When you’re showering, I was thinking about joining you but this couch hold me so tight..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Then I shouldn’t hug you?” said Ji-Yeon. And Ryeo-Uk not saying anything just pull her into his arms and hug her tight.

“I miss you so much...I don’t know how I will enjoy my day if I’m not thinking about you..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Why?”

“Everytime I had bad argument at the meetings or having some difficullties at the office I always think that my day wil end beautifully so I just need to bear it..”

“Why is that?”

“Because I will see you in my end of day, and be with you like this...” Ryeo-Uk kiss her.

“You must be plant a very good deed in your past life vice president Nam..so you got to have me in this life..”

“Maybe.... so what happen today?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“So-Mi collapsed...Jae-Hwan operate her..”

“Really... how is she now?”

“I checked on her before I went home, she’s stabilized. Jae-Hwan stay with her..seems like he’s going to stay at the hospital again.”

“I’ll come visit tomorrow. I’ll ask Kyu-Min to free my schedule for a while.”

“Do you want to have dinner now?”

“I’ll shower first... where’s the boys?”

“At their room..they were fighting over a robot the Seo-Eun run into Eomoni and guess what instead solving the problem by teach them how to share, your mom call the driver to bought Seo-Eun exactly the same robot type like the one Seo-Jun hold..”

“Hahahaha... that’s my mom..”

“When I protest she said, then you said I should let my grandson cried over a robot?? What kind a grandma I am?? I can buy all the toys in Korea if I want!!” Ji-Yeon mimicking her mother inlaw.

“Let her...appa seem to make trouble, she keep asking me where appa is now. So please bear with her these days..okay?” Ryeo-Uk trail his finger on Ji-Yeon face.

“Ah one more thing... the A-list actor finally got introduced to appa today..”

“Who?”

“Park Hui-Jun... the one that won the bid for Ji-A and the one that I told you I saw them hugging and Hyeon-U once told me they were dating but then breaking up that’s why she went to Morocco... now they seem back together and she introduce him to us today..” explain Ji-A.

“I know Ji-A is dating him... I saw them having dinner long before the Gala  at Cheongdamdong but I was with other board member so I couldn’t say hi to her..” Ryeo-Uk remember to see them entering private room in one of restaurant at Cheongdamdong.

“Why you didn’t tell me? I had to dragged Hyeon-U to get all the information...” ask Ji-Yeon.

“Ah...I forgot... I must came home drunk that time...but..why you have to dragged that brat to ask about Ji-A??” Ryeo-Uk know very much how Hyeon-U worship Ji-Yeon.

“Ahahahaha....jealous? he is so cute and just told me everything when I made cute face asking him to tell the story...” Ji-Yeon laugh.

“Yaaa...that brat must be had a very sweet dream the night before...” Ryeo-Uk laugh.

Ji-Yeon only shrug and laugh.

“Are your dad agree?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“What?”

“Ji-A dating him.... I know how hard celebrity avoid scandal... Won-Hee own the agency I know how stressed he is when that idol caught dating...the idol finally end the relationship due Won-Hee keep make him busy and didn’t have time for dating..”

“I’m sure they’re already talk about that...Hui-Jun is not a twenty something guy..he’s thirty and from what I see he’s a responsible man...” said Ji-Yeon.

“Well at least he should know what kind of family that will come to him when he messed up with Ji-A..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Who are you?? Why you looks like appa??” Ji-Yeon laugh.

“What?”

“Appa gave him the I’m scary father inlaw look when he met Hui-Jun....hahahaha he said to me why that man has to be that good looking...” Ji-Yeon remember her father mumbling when they left the operation ward.

“What happen to Gyeong-Su?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“Poor Gyeong-Su...Jae-Hwan said after he confessed Ji-A just stay still and not saying anything... after that she just avoided him..until the day before she went to Morocco..” said Ji-Yeon.

“I remember your mom said to my mom when my mom asked who he was at our engagement party, and she said that’s my next son inlaw..he’ll going to marry Ji-A.. and my mom said how lucky your mom is ... you got to marry me while Ji-A marry the prime minister son... if Jae-Hwan marry another chaebol then your family is the strongest in Korea...” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Oppa..do you think it will be hard for Ji-A dating him?” Ji-Yeon suddenly worry about Ji-A.

“I know a little about the industry where Hui-Jun works, as I have invest some money too at Won-Hee agency...he is now at his peak of popularity...his CEO must be think that dating is the last thing in Hui-Jun list can do now...but like I said I see that man is a reliable one, he must have think all the consequences and prepare with that by dating our Ji-A...don’t worry so much...” said Ryeo-Uk.

“I’m not...I know Gyeong-Su will kill him once that happen....” said Ji-Yeon.

“Let’s see the boys..” Ryeo-Uk get up.

“You go first I change first..” Ji-Yeon.

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“It’s so weird that you show up more than twice in my place this past 3 months..” Ha-Nui greet her dongsaeng that coming visited her at the restaurant.

“So-Mi noona is hospitalized, so I visit her then look for you after..” said Gi-Gwang.

“Really?? Beom-Seok didn’t call me...” Ha-Nui surprise to hear the news.

“She was having surgery yesterday..” said Gi-Gwang, “Noona can you make me some food, I haven’t eat since morning..”

“Wait.. I’l make you some food..” Ha-Nui then go to the kitchen and ask her chef to make dish for her dongsaeng.

“Are you dating someone from this hospital? The secretary?” tease Ha-Nui.

“How did you know that?” GI-Gwang surprise.

“I saw you couple times meeting her but you never brought her here...” said Ha-Nui.

“How did you know she’s the secretary..” ask Gi-Gwang again.

“She’s working for the second person who have power in the hospital how come she’s not famous..” said Ha-Nui. The dish is ready, Gi-Gwang enjoying his crab stew.

“I like her noona...” said Gi-Gwang.

“So how is So-Mi now? Is Beom-Seok stay with her? Then how about Hui-Jun if Beom-Seok stay?” ask Ha-Nui.

“So-Mi noona has her boyfriend take care of her... Beom-Seok is no longer needed..” Gi-Gwang smile.

“So-Mi has boyfriend? Really?? Who’s that? Am I know him?” Ha-Nui really surprise to hear the news about So-Mi dating cause Ha-Nui know So-Mi spent most of her time at home due her illness.

“Noona, you don’t know the rumor?? You even know Myung-Soo is the secretary of Baek Hospital director, but you don’t know So-Mi noona boyfriend.... aaahhh you’re not as popular as I think..” said Gi-Gwang.

“Who is her boyfriend?” Ha-Nui become very curious.

“Baek Hospital heir...” Gi-Gwang say the word.

Ha-Nui froze...she even drop her jaw, “Baek Jae-Hwan??” Ha-Nui really aware who is the person mention by Gi-Gwang. Sometimes Jae-Hwan come to her place to grab lunch or dinner with his colleague.

“You close with him?” ask Gi-Gwang.

“Nope...Both Baek Ji-Yeon and Baek Jae-Hwan are untouchable person. They’re never as chatty or friendly as their maknae.” Said Ha-Nui.

“You know Ji-A then?” ask Gi-Gwang.

“Yes...she and her friends always spend their time in here few times a week. She just came also last night, we talked a lot..why you know her?” ask Ha-Nui.

“Of course I am... Ji-A is dating....” Gi-Gwang look around and whisper, “Ji-A is dating Hui-Jun now..” Gi-Gwang then sign secret to Ha-Nui.

Ha-Nui is having another surprise, “ REALLY????!!!!!”

Gi-Gwang smile seeing his noona reaction.

“Waaahhh I really missed everything even all that peoples always appear in front of me....” Ha-Nui really surprise by the news that she heard from Gi-Gwang.

“So-Mi noona now living like a chaebol, she even stay at VVIP room. The Baek family really take good care of her...even Beom-Seok said they will have a wedding soon...” said Gi-Gwang.

“She is very lucky..” said Ha-Nui. She know how hard So-Mi and Beom-Seok earn their living before Hui-Jun become popular actor like now.

“Is the Baek family accept her?” ask Ha-Nui.

“Her boyfriend mom was there when I visit and she is taking care So-Mi noona very well like her own daughter..” said Gi-Gwang.

“Waaahhh I really envy her fortune...” Ha-Nui smile.

“Noona find a good man... you are more healthy than So-Mi noona, you should stop living like this and find a good man then get marry soon..” said Gi-Gwang.

“Who said I don’t have a partner?” said Ha-Nui.

“Partner that you never said his name, or even let me meet him. I am really wondering what kind of man he is, he even give you this place and the apartment you live now...are you sure you’re not hiding something from me?” ask Gi-Gwang.

“Nope...I hide nothing..” Ha-Nui lied.

Gi-Gwang keep looking at his sister, “Noona just please don’t waste your life living alone ... okay?”

Ha-Nui just smile..”Why will I do that..”

Their conversation cut when they heard someone mentioning Gi-Gwang,

“Gi-Gwang oppa!!” Ji-A wave at him.

Ji-A entering the restaurant with 2 other person. Ha-Nui know exactly who are the other 2 persons.

“Ji-A annyeong...you come to have lunch too?” ask Gi-Gwang.

“Yep..ah this is my eonnie, Baek Ji-Yeon..and this is her husband Nam Ryeo-Uk..” Ji-A introduce the 2 peoples come with her.

Ha-Nui try to be as calm as she can be when she look at Ryeo-Uk. Gi-Gwang bow to both of them,

“Annyeonghaseyo my name is Min Gi-Gwang, and this is my sister Min Ha-Nui..” he talk in formal speech.

Ji-Yeon smile, “Annyeong... I always come here but we never chat, I’m sorry I don’t know if our dongsaeng are friends to each other..” Ji-Yeon greet Ha-Nui.

“Ah no problem at all, I also just found out about that..” she talk in formal speech too to Ji-Yeon.

“How do you know him?” ask Ryeo-Uk, but his eyes keep staring at Ha-Nui it’s like he seen this woman somewhere.

“Gi-Gwang oppa is Hui-Jun oppa bestfriend, he also turn out work at Gyeong-Su oppa firm..” said Ji-A.

“Oh so you’re an architect...that’s good” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Thank you very much for the comment sir...” Gi-Gwang know who is Nam Ryeo-Uk.

“Eonnie can you make us your special dish today?? we are very hungry... bring me the most expensive one I have my hyeongbu pay for today..” said Ji-A.

“Sure.. I’ll be cooking you something special..” then Ha-Nui quickly leave them and headed to the kitchen.

After Gi-Gwang excuse and leave the restaurant, the meal ready for Ji-A, Ji-Yeon and Ryeo-Uk. While Ha-Nui serving the dish for them Ryeo-Uk keep his eyes on her. Ha-Nui realize it so she try to avoid them after that. Ji-Yeon realize that her husband eyeing on Ha-Nui,

“Do you know her?” ask Ji-Yeon.

“I thought I have seen her somewhere but I can’t recall where...” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Is she one of your previous romance?” Ji-Yeon guess.

Ryeo-Uk laugh, “You know all of my romance history... I hide no one...”

“I know...I’m your only one... I’m not worry about that..” Ji-Yeon reply.

“Aiissshhh do you really have to do that... are you even not noticing that I’m here??” Ji-A looks very annoying hearing that conversation.

“Why?? Envy?? Then do your conversation with Hui-Jun..” Ji-Yeon don’t care about her dongsaeng comment.

“I can be more cheesy if you want..” Ryeo-Uk link his arm on Ji-Yeon shoulder.

“Aiissshhhh why do I even come to this place with both of you..” said Ji-A.

“Free food??” said Ji-Yeon.

“You right...eomma just text me to come to So-Mi eonnie room and have lunch with her, she made lunch box...that’s why i’m running away from her. I told eomma that I already had lunch with both of you..” said Ji-A.

“Waaahhh you are really heartless Baek Ji-A..” Ryeo-Uk look at her.

“I know...” said Ji-A.

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“How is she?” Mi-Na ask Jae-Hwan that collecting his clothes to be bring to the hospital as he is still stay at the hospital with So-Mi.

“Eomma can you go to the church and pray for her?” Jae-Hwan look very sad.

“I already did that yesterday. After I came back from the hospital.” Said Mi-Na. “Is her condition that bad?”

“I.... I really don’t want something happen to her..” Jae-Hwan sit and put his hand on his face to hide his sadness.

Mi-Na hug Jae-Hwan, “You are the best doctor in your specialty that I know, so I believe you will save her. Save her for me too...you understand that Jae-Hwan ah?”

Jae-Hwan can’t hold his tears again after his mom hug him like that.

“How is eonnie now?” Ji-A is having lunch with Hyeon-U and Mi-Yeon at their “office”, which is emergency stairs.

“Her condition is stabilized but the ICD no longer can help much...” said Hyeon-U.

“Is she going to need heart transplant?” ask MI-Yeon slurping her kimchi stew.

“People with Cardiomyopathy stage like her, heart transplant is the best treatment that will guarantee her cure. But we all know heart transplant is a very hard one, even if she’s putting on the transplant list she has to wait and there always someone else with more critical condition than her that need one too..” said Hyeon-U.

“If only the one that being research now already success and they finally can grow that heart from stem cell like their presented many lives will be save including eonnie’s” said Ji-A.

“That’s the ideal situation..” reply Hyeon-U enjoying his bibimbap.

“But if So-Mi eonnie really need one at the end, does your family can pull it off fast for her?” ask Mi-Yeon.

“I don’t know about that. But Ji-Yeon eonnie wil have her own way to solve this..” said Ji-A.

“Your mom always stay with her during daylight, and night it’s Jae-Hwan hyung..” said Hyeon-U.

“Yep, Beom-Seok oppa have a very hectic schedule since Hui-Jun oppa is has a very tight schedule here and there..beside eomma always want to go.” Said Ji-A.

“If Hui-Jun so busy like now, how do you both make time for each other? Dong-Hyeok always end up asleep everytime we met for past few days..” Mi-Yeon now open her salad bowl.

“He is very busy. We always try to enjoy the little time we have, like this week I only can meet him tomorrow after 3pm. The next morning he will fly to Hongkong to meet the writer and director for his new movie. Then after Hongkong he’ll be on the plane again to Australia for magazine photoshoot, he’ll stay for 4 days. Then I will have him again next week at my family gathering...” Ji-A enjoying her samgyetang.

“You’ll go out with him tomorrow?” ask Hyeon-U.

“Maybe...but it will be with his friends, Beom-Seok oppa and his crew. He say this way we can dating outside without everyone notice that we’re dating.” Said Ji-A.

“How come?” ask Mi-Yeon.

“During our hangout we’re not walking together or always stay side by side. I enjoy that way too...we’re having fun..” said Ji-A.

“I saw some pictures from Dispatch yesterday, they write on the caption Hui-Jun and Min-Soon night getaway with friends. I saw you always stay with that actor Yoon-Hwa, Beom-Seok oppa also there. Many people were there. They keep focusing on Hui-Jun and Min-Soon and you really out from their suspicion..” said Mi-Yeon.

“They think i’m  one of their team....but it’s fun...they’re nice people..” said Ji-A.

“So you’re now building a truce with Seo Min-Soon?” ask Mi-Yeon.

“I become friend with that eonnie.... “ said Ji-A.

“Be careful..” Hyeon-U finish his lunch.

“Why?” ask Ji-A

“Maybe now you can hide very well, but you should keep your self out from the picture taken by reporters especially dispatch. I’m affraid they start to investigate who you are.” Hyeon-U drink out his banana milk.

“I never stay close to Hui-Jun though..” Ji-A try to remembering each time their hangout together.

“The one that Mi-Yeon said, the pictures when you had Samgyupsal with them late at night, I knew that it went viral on internet. Many people commented on the pictures since they think Seo-Park couple is now making their move to date on public.” Said Hyeon-U.

“Ah I read that too there also some comment like this, isn’t this is Hui-Jun dating style? He once said that when he date he will go in group so people won’t notice the date..something like that.” Add Mi-Yeon.

“So?” Ji-A still don’t understand what Hyeon-U mean.

“Do you think people like dispatch never do research on who actually Hui-Jun’s crew. They must memorize the faces, but you? You’re never their crew, and when they find it strange they will looking for who you are.” Hyeon-U haven’t finish his lines.

“They won’t find me. I only have 2 SNS account and all set to private even my profile picture not my picture..” Ji-A convince Hyeon-U.

“Ya... do you think they’re amateur... once they find out your name you think how many name come up with Baek Ji-A?” said Hyeon-U.

“He’s right..” add Mi-Yeon.

“Is that right??” Ji-A wondering now she feels a little worry.

“Just be careful, don’t expose your face like before. Use a cap to hide your upper face..” said Hyeon-U.

“I will....yaa I never thought about this before...” Ji-A thinking.

“Just be careful...he’s not a random celebrity right now... he’s the “it celebrity” right now...” said Hyeon-U.

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“Is this all?” Ryeo-Uk signing the documents handed by Kyu-Min

“These are the last for today, why you need more work? I need to go home early..” said Kyu-Min. Kyu-Min and Ryeo-Uk already bestfriend since college. With previous Kyu-Min family economy it was so hard for Kyu-Min to continue his college, he even take 4 kinds of part time jobs to support his financial. One day Ryeo-Uk found out about that and offer him a help. He will receive scholarship from Taeyang but he must work with Taeyang after graduating. Receiving that offer was really a great help for Kyu-Min, especially who doesn’t want to work in Taeyang. As one of South Korean big whale corporation it’s like a dream come true for people like Kyu-Min. Right after graduation, Ryeo-Uk taking another master degree while working in USA branch, and Kyu-Min was placed at secretary office to help as administrator. Once Ryeo-Uk comeback to South Korea, Kyu-Min was promoted to become his personal secretary until now.

“Why you need to go home early, I’m still working yet you told me you need to go home early... somehow it is you who bossing me around in here..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“My girlfriend is having her birthday today, and I haven’t buy any cake also for her. She’ll kill me if I come home late today.” Kyu-Min re-checking the signed documents again.

“Hye-Ri is having birthday today?” ask Ryeo-Uk. Kyu-Min nod, Ryeo-Uk take out his wallet and take one of his card.

“Here...take her to nicest place and have a fancy dinner with her...tell her it’s my present..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Wuah....you are really the best boss ever..” Kyu-Min receive the card happily.

Before Kyu-Min leave his office Ryeo-Uk remember of something,

“Kyu-Min ah, can you do something for me?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“What?” Kyu-Min back to Ryeo-Uk desk.

“Can you please find out about the woman that own the restaurant in front of Ji-Yeon hospital..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Why?” Kyu-Min feel that Ryeo-Uk request is a little bit strange.

“I just feel I’ve seen her somewhere but I couldn’t recall where and when. I just curious, can you just do it?” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Does Ji-Yeon know about this?” ask Kyu-Min again.

“No..it’s not something between me and Ji-Yeon...just please find information about her and keep for my eyes only..okay?” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Ah one more thing... how’s Dong-Hyeok doing?” Ryeo-Uk checking on his brother.

“He’s adjusting very well.... who can imagine that the party boy turn out can work very well too..” reply Kyu-Min, “Your dad is very happy to see him working..” add Kyu-Min.

“That’s good...at least he is using his brain now..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Does aboeji still stay at his “hotel”?” Ryeo-Uk added sign on the hotel word.

Kyu-Min smile, understand very well what is Ryeo-Uk means, “Sometimes, during Wednesday and Friday..” said Kyu-Min.

“About the deal with the Japanese? Are you sure he will stay supporting me?” Ryeo-Uk having slight arguement about this with his dad, he really need something to push him agree on him.

“He is doing backdoor strategy...but we still can manage that, it’s not harm us...” sadi Kyu-Min.

Ryeo-Uk sighing, he definitely must use the card, “You....make sure I got the report about this woman soon...” he said.

“Anything you need again before I go?” ask Kyu-Min.

“No...I’m good..” reply Ryeo-Uk.

“Then I’m going now..” Kyu-Min leave Ryeo-Uk office.

Then Ryeo-Uk phone buzzing, he see the caller name is someone that he know very well,

“Oi Won-Hee, what’s up.. it’s such a rare occasion you call me..” greet Ryeo-Uk.

“Where are you now?” ask Won-Hee. Won-Hee is the son of DM entertaiment. One of the largest talent agency in South Korean and most of the idols are under their service. That’s why Ryeo-Uk can easily vouch a concert ticket for EXO if Ji-A asked him. Won-Hee and Ryeo-Uk met first time at the golf club and the become good friends after that. Ryeo-Uk even also investing in Won-Hee company that make their friendship in the best shape for years.

“I’m at the office right now, why?” said Ryeo-Uk

“Oh... I’m on my way home after a meeting, why don’t you and me meet for a drink? Okay?” ask Won-Hee.

“Let see....” Ryeo-Uk check his schedule and he has no more appoinment left, all his appoinment done in last 1 hour.

“I’m free... let’s meet then..” Ryeo-Uk confirm.

Next hour Ryeo-Uk dan Won-Hee sit together at their favourite bar,

“So what makes you look for me?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“It is weird if I want to hangout with you?” reply Won-Hee.

“Yep..that’s weird..” Ryeo-Uk laugh and sip his martini.

“Ah you remember Kim Kyung-Ho? From Hyeonsei.” Said Won-Hee.

“What’s up with him?”

“I was accidentally met him at Hyatt last week actually he was asking me a funny question..” Won-Hee smile remembering his meeting with Kim Kyung-Ho.

“What funny?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“He asked whether I can ask you to set up a blind date between him and your sister inlaw, Baek Ji-A.” Said Won-Hee.

“Waaahh he haven’t give up.... he lost the bid at the Gala previously..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“I know.... Park Hui-Jun was the winner right? Seems like Kyung-Ho very serious..” Won-Hee show Ryeo-Uk the text message he received from Kim Kyung-Ho previous days ago, saying that Won-Hee really need to send his request to Ryeo-Uk.

“Hahahaha he is a persistent one, no wonder Hyeonsei has a good first quarter income this year..” said Ryeo-Uk.

“Tell him I don’t do cupid things...just come and ask her in person if he wants to meet her..” Ryeo-Uk told Won-Hee.

“I’ll tell him... but there’s also another thing..” Won-Hee look around make sure no one quite near with them and can eavesdropping their conversation.

“I have a friend at Dispatch, we’re good and taking care each other that’s why my children quite save from any scandal issue..but he was called me this morning and asking me an interesting question..” Won-Hee talk in a very low volume.

Ryeo-Uk listening and have a small guess on what will Won-Hee say to him,

“He send me this picture..but this picture already going viral for couple of days, since he was not aware about her presence at that moment, he was thought she is part of their crew..but then he do checking and find that this person is not part of their crew, and he found out that this is Baek Ji-A, the maknae from Baek Hospital. That’s why he called me, he know I have a close relationship with you, as Baek inlaw..” Won-Hee show Ryeo-Uk picture of Park Hui-Jun gathering in front of the barbeque restaurant with Seo Min-Soon, actor Jin Yoon-Hwa, their managers and crew, and Ji-A spotted to be standing beside Yoon-Hwa.

“Is this about Ji-A?” ask Ryeo-Uk.

“I’m affraid yes. He found Ji-A appearance in this picture is interesting since he also claimed to have insider info about Hui-Jun winning the one day date bid with Ji-A back at Shilla after he run an investigating about the picture. He link the Shilla with this picture, and asking whether they’re dating or not.” Said Won-Hee.

“And you say?”

“I say he should confirm with Hui-Jun agency, that CEO Jang, not me..”

“Then?”

“He said there’s not enough proof about the dating situation, since the insider who tipped about Shilla also refuse to meet him again, like we now even the Gala always publisized but the contain and the money generated from its auction remain off the record to public.. ”

“Then there’s no need any confirmation about the dating right? especially what this correlation with me..”

“Yaa.. you punk, I’m telling you this as your friend. Dispatch already set their eyes on you sister inlaw. I know what will going to happen if somehow their got their proof, the one that will hurt the most is your sister inlaw..” said Won-Hee.

“Well let see if that Jang will try to make Ji-A hurt, I can always put him in bad situation if he do not take any wise movement..”said Ryeo-Uk.

“So is she dating him?” Won-Hee whisper.

Ryeo-Uk shook his head, “I don’t know, all I know my sister inlaw never tell me that she has a boyfriend or something like that..”

“From my business view, these days Park Hui-Jun is topped the chart in CF and even income. He is the most wanted actors everywhere that makes several competitors worry about his huge wave after his comeback drama. If another party got this information I’m affraid this will gone bad, so I asked also to that reporters to keep it low and inform me in advance if he still want my special treatment for Dispatch related to my children...”

Ryeo-Uk not saying anything, just sipping his martini

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“Are you feeling good now?” Mi-Na welcome So-Mi who just arrive with Beom-Seok. So-Mi discharge from the hospital few days ago.

“I’m better now, he even never let me do the house work..” So-Mi look at Bom-Seok, “Eomoni this is my dongsaeng, his name is Beom-Seok” she introduce Beom-Seok to Mi-Na. Beom-Seok bow and introduce him politely to Mi-Na.

“I’ve heard about you from your noona and also Ji-A, I’m glad that we finally meet..come and grab your drink first. The others still serving our patient..” said Mi-Na.

“Can I help anything?” Beom-Seok offer his help.

“I like him already, please distribute this pancake and the red beans bread to our patient..thank you..” said Mi-Na.

“I’ll go and say hi to Jae-Hwan then..” So-Mi goes to Jae-Hwan office at the clinic.

Gyeong-Su just park his car and realize a familiar face just got out from a red Porsche Lotus park next to his. He already found out about Ji-A dating with this man few weeks ago from Jae-Hwan. He brought flower, the same thing he bought everytime he attend this gathering. But the different is that man only bring one while he has 2 in his hand. Gyeong-Su smile and get out from his car. Hui-Jun notice the man who just come out from the black Range Rover, its the man named Cha Gyeong-Su the prime minister son.

“Annyeonghaseyo Hui-Jun shi, I’m Cha Gyeong-Su...” Gyeong-Su greet him.

Hui-Jun surprise that Gyeong-Su recognize him, he’s taking steps to approach him,

“Annyeonghaseyo..I’m Park Hui-Jun.” Hui-Jun shake Gyeonng-Su hand. And then awkward athmosphere surrounding them,

“Let’s come inside..” Gyeong-Su tap Hui-Jun shoulder.

There still few patient left at the waiting room, 2 of them are children,

“Oh seems Ji-A still have some patient left..” Gyeong-Su know that children is handle by Ji-A,

Hui-Jun look his surrounding and the clinic feel very warm and cozy. He spot Ji-A right away, her office is the first door on his right. He wave his hand and see her smiling and wave him back. Hui-Jun wait for her, while Gyeong-Su decide to come inside and meet Mi-Na and Ji-Yeon.

“You come so early..” Ji-A greet Hui-Jun.

“I was calling Beom-Seok to come together, but turns out he already on his way. So I decided to follow.” Said Hui-Jun.

“The place is very nice, and the space is amazing..” add Hui-Jun.

“You should see the backyard, it’s beautiful.” Said Ji-A.

“The place where we’ll eat later?” ask Hui-Jun.

Ji-A nod, “I have 2 patients left, I’ll be quick. So-Mi eonnie and Beom-Seok are inside, just go..” said Ji-A.

Hui-Jun goes to the back of the building and he spot  beautiful garden, long finest wood table and chair lay at the center of the garden. Beautiful flowers with vibrant colours line up at the edge of the garden, a cherry tree also spotted at the corner of the garden. Ji-Yeon catch Hui-Jun wandering at the door,

“Oh..you’re here..come” Ji-Yeon wave at Hui-Jun. As Hui-Jun approaching her , So-Mi

“Hui-Jun you arrive...” So-Mi hug him.

“Where is Beom-Seok?” ask Hui-Jun.

“He’s distributing snack..just wait here. Ji-A will be finish soon.” Said So-Mi.

“This is Ji-Yeon eonnie, she is the eldest.” So-Mi introduce.

“I met him before..” Ji-Yeon smile at him, then she call her husband, “Yeobo, come here..”

Ryeo-Uk put down Seo-Jun and Seo-Eun and walk towards them.

“This is my husband” said Ji-Yeon.

“Nam Ryeo-Uk nice to finally meet you.” Ryeok shake his hand.

“I’m Park Hui-Jun very nice to meet you too.” Hui Jun accept the hand in polite manners.

Finally he get to meet Lee Mi-Na, “wah who do we have here... I always see you at television these days...” Mi-Na greet Hui-Jun.

“Annyeonghaseyo eomoni, I’m Park Hui-Jun..” Hui-Jun bow and greet her, “Ah this one for you..” Hui-Jun hand her the bouquet he hold.

“Waaahhh you’re really something Hui-Jun shi, You really make me look bad today...” Ryeo-Uk laugh.

“I got so lucky today, So-Mi is healed, I got to meet the man that makes Ji-A keep talking about for the whole week, also receive 2 bouquet from my favourite man..” Mi-Na hug Hui-Jun.

“Eomoni then I’m out from your list now??” said Ryeo-Uk.

“These 2 flowers givers still as my favourite men, but you is one of the love of my life” said Mi-Na.

“How about me?” suddenly Jae-Hwan appear with Beom-Seok.

“You?? Now only her in your head, you even forget me after you met her..” Mi-Na pretend to be upset.

“How come I forget you... I only hate the food you make. The rest of it I love it..” Jae-Hwan hug her.

“This is Jae-Hwan, he is Ji-A brother” said So-Mi, Hui-Jun bow and introduce himself to Jae-Hwan

Both are introducing themselves. And soon after Ji-A and Jae-Dok join the crowd. Then everyone start to plating and take their seat. There’s a new formation now, since the Baek’s now having additional 2 guests. Usually Gyeong-Su sit beside Ji-A, but this time he took a seat beside Mi-Na accross to Ji-A. And Hui-Jun take his spot and sit beside Ji-A.

“Why?” Ji-A asking at her father, she receive her rice bowl from Mi-Na but her eyes fixed to Jae-Dok who keep looking at her.

“No matter how many times I think about this.... how come you like her?? She is really a brat for me....” Jae-Dok look at Hui-Jun.

“That’s right, if you want to back off this is your only chance before she tied you very tight..” add Jae-Hwan.

“Ooohhh is it started now?? I haven’t even take my first scoop..” Ji-A look at Jae-Dok and Jae-Hwan.

“Start what?? We haven’t start anything on you..” add Ryeo-Uk.

Hui-Jun burst into laugh, So-Mi noona is right. The gathering always be a very pleasant times to spend with this family.

“Was she create a problem a lot?? She always said that she is a very innocent one..” Hui-Jun pretend to be innocent asking that.

“She foolled you 100%...she’s not our Ji-A if she’s not making any trouble..” add Gyeong-Su.

“That’s why she and Dong-Hyeok are very get along together, both are trouble maker..” Ji-Yeon won’t loose her chance too.

“Eonnie, you don’t join their club?? Eomma too??’ Ji-A look at both of them.

“Why should I do it now... you still have long way to go until this gathering over..” said Mi-Na.

So-Mi, Beom-Seok and Hui-Jun laugh.

“Hui-Jun ah that’s why I don’t want a pretty girl...they always can tricked us with their look..” said Beom-Seok. Jae-Hwan laugh and give his high five to Beom-Seok.

“Eomma, this is really salty again... you really need to check you taste buds seriously..” Jae-Hwan drink up his water.

“Is it?? I think its fine with rice..yeobo it is salty?” Mi-Na ask Jae-Dok.

Jae-Dok paused, “I love you..” he said.

Everyone at the table laugh hearing that,

“As expected...ahjussi you really are a high level player on this game..” Gyeong-Su clap his hand.

“If he say something wrong he’ll spend tonight at his office instead of his bedroom..” said Ji-A.

“Are you enjoying the food?” Mi-Na ask Hui-Jun.

Hui-Jun nod, “It’s delicious eomoni..”

Everyone look at him,

“Waahh Hui-Jun ah you’re really making a mistake...” Jae-Hwan look at him.

“Oppa... I don’t think I can save you this time..” Ji-A shook her head.

“I like him...” Jae-Dok laugh.

“Is Ji-A good at cooking eomoni?” Hui-Jun ask.

All the Baek’s, So-Mi, Ryeo-Uk, Gyeong-Su even Ji-A burst into laughter.

“When I was first met her in this gathering, I was helping eomoni making galbi. I was asking her to chop the potato. But when she peel the potato she peel the skin very thick, so because of that we only have half size of each potato..and all potato no longer in round shape, but become a cube.” Mi-na can’t help her laugh.

“How did you peel the skin?” ask Beom-Seok

“She cut it using knife, not peel it but cut each side..” reply Mi-Na.

“Really?” Hui-Jun look at her. Ji-A only smirked.

“That’s not her great story thou..” said Ji-Yeon, “It was the time when she was on middle school, eomma and appa were on trip to germany if I’m not mistaken.. “

“It was medical conference on neuro, appa was invited..” add Jae-Hwan.

“Ah right... and that time our maid was out to visit her parents that came to Seoul, we were hungry and going to Gyeong-Su place we thought too burdened at that time..” Ji-Yeon continue her story.

“So me and Gyeong-Su incharge for doing groceries, noona did the cooking and she helped her..” said Jae-Hwan.

“I gave her only one job at that time.... cooking rice..” said Ji-Yeon.

“I was very suspicious on how she rinse the grains, because it took very long, while noona already finished her first dish but she hadn’t put the rice on the rice cooker..” said Gyeong-Su.

“Then I approached her and checked on on her, guess what..” Gyeong-Su shakes his head, “She said, oppa I don’t know that rinsing rice can be a very hard work like this.”

Ji-A laugh remembering her stupid act.

“I re look at the bowl to make sure what I saw was right, since I saw bubbles on it...” Gyeong-Su continue.

“Then he called me, to make sure. You know what, she rinsed the rice using soap....she is really stupid on cooking...even she didn’t know how to rinse it..” said Jae-Hwan.

“Noona yelled at her bad that time..” said Gyeong-Su.

“They were very mean to me. What do you expect from a 13 years old to be able to do that..” Ji-A defend herself.

“Noona can make kimchi and prepared a complete meal when she was eight..” said Beom-Seok.

Everyone laugh,

“Yaaa Baek Ji-A you really helpless...” Ryeo-Uk can’t stop giggling.

“I can boil water very well...” Ji-A look to Hui-Jun.

“Is that true?? That’s very good...” Hui-Jun still laughing.

“Oh she also has 1 thing that she always brag doing it best..” said Jae-Dok.

“Really?? what is that?” ask Hui-Jun curiously.

“Sleep.... I can do it with my eyes close..” Ji-A put a serious face.

Hui-Jun really can’t believe what he just heard...while everyone are laughing.

“You are really unique...” said Hui-Jun.

“Take care of her very well Hui-Jun shi...she is our precious.” said Ji-Yeon.

Meanwhile Ryeo-Uk phone buzzing, at the same time Beom-Seok phone also buzzing. Both ignoring the phone call and reject the call. But then both phone are buzzing again. Now even Ji-A phone is buzzing too.

“I think I have to take this..” Beom-Seok excuse from the table and goes to the corner of the garden to take the call.

Meanwhile Ryeo-Uk keep ignoring his call,

“Who is that?” Ji-Yeon ask.

“Won-Hee I don’t know why, I’ll call him later..” said Ryeo-Uk. But then a text message received.

“Ryeo-Uk ah are you busy? If possible please call me immediately. I’m sorry things getting out of my hand, but seems they have some push from other agency competitor to Hui-Jun so the article just released today with more specific pictures of both of them. Sorry.”

Ryeo-Uk froze and stare at both Hui-Jun and Ji-A.

“WHAT!! How come they get the pictures? Wait..wait..CEO Jang..I..” but Beom-Seok not able to finish his sentence since the opponents sound very angry.

“I get that..yes... I’ll be there with Hui-Jun, we’re going now..”Beom-Seok follow the orders given to him just then.

Ji-A checking her phone, Hyeon-U just call her but she’s not picking up. Then she check the group chat. Mi-Yeon already sounds furious.

“Have you seen the news?”

“Don’t open any news portal just stay dumb and numb... try as best as you can.”

“Why she shouldn’t see it???”

“What news?”

“Just don’t checking on anything!!!”

“WHAT NEWS???!!!!”

“This one..” then Mi-Yeon send her a link to an article.

Beom-Seok, Ryeo-Uk, Ji-A and Hui-Jun stare at their own phone, as Hui-Jun receive a text also from his stylist.

“PARK HUI-JUN SPOTTED TO HAVE A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MAKNAE OF “B” HOSPITAL”

And there’re several pictures of two of them get out from Hui-Jun car and then Hui-Jun hold her hand while walking entering lift to his condo. Also picture when Hui-Jun kiss her when they’re waiting for the lift. The pictures when they hangout together with Seo Min-Soon and Yoon-Hwa also there with a red mark pointed at Ji-A.

“How they can get into my residence area?” Hui-Jun sound angry.

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