Emergency Blind Date - Chapter 12

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#Episode 12

“Hello?”

―Are you very busy?

“No. I’m fine.”

―Did the move go well?

Ah, did she call because of the move?

Feeling secretly relieved, she sat down on the bed and continued the conversation in a comfortable position.

“Yes, I still have some organizing left to do, but it ended well without any problems.”

―I should make some side dishes and bring them to you, but I’m not in the right state of mind for that right now.

“No, you don’t need to take care of me when you’re busy. But is something wrong?”

Her voice naturally became smaller as she felt guilty inside.

―It’s So-yeon. I can’t live because of that girl.

Ah, damn.

Since her sister’s name came up, she was anxious that she might have been found out.

“Wh-why is sister?”

―I gave birth to an enemy from my own belly.

Mom, here’s one more enemy to add.

Two daughters who were old enough to know better had done something so thoughtless.

―She seems to be dating the academy director, haven’t you heard anything about it?

“…Yes.”

―I’m telling you this now, but your sister went on a blind date this time, do you know where that was? It was for the position of daughter-in-law to the chairman of Central General Hospital where you worked as an intern.

“I-I see.”

―The family background is one thing, but that family’s son is quite accomplished, right? He’s currently working at SJ University Hospital, but anyway, Central General Hospital will go to that son.

“…”

Mom, there are three doctors in that family.

Da-som quietly let out a deep sigh.

―Then your sister becoming the hospital chairman’s wife would be nothing at all. Don’t you think?

That’s right. But sister would have had to actually go on the blind date for that to happen.

Da-som habitually touched her bangs that were cut straight below her eyebrows and stared at the ceiling.

―Actually, wouldn’t being called the chairman’s wife be better than being a doctor? If your sister does well, you’ll benefit greatly from her success too.

Had she ever benefited from her sister?

Since childhood, as the younger sister, she had to do all kinds of errands, and even had to eat according to her sister’s taste preferences.

Even if her sister married well, it seemed unlikely she would benefit from it.

“…”

―I’m holding onto you and saying all sorts of things. Anyway, if you hear anything from your sister, contact me.

“Yes.”

―Oh, but Da-som. The officetel you moved to this time isn’t an expensive place, is it?

“I took out a loan.”

―Really? Your father didn’t help you out?

“No, dad must be having a hard time too, so how could I ask for help.”

―That’s true. Now that you’re entering residency, you’ll probably earn quite a lot in salary.

“Probably.”

She didn’t know how much it would be, but to pay back the loan, she would have to diligently save money.

―Your sister is going out late at night trying to earn even that tiny amount of money. It’s so upsetting. Well, let me hang up now.

“Yes, take care.”

Going out late at night is because she’s dating.

Enemy or whatever, her sister was clearly their mother’s sore spot.

It wasn’t just a day or two, so there was nothing surprising about it.

Da-som got up from the bed and decided to finish what she had been doing.

Tomorrow would be her first day at the Emergency Medicine Department that she had wanted so much.

She would definitely be worked to the bone, but to get scolded a little less, she needed to study even one more word.

She picked up the rag again and finished cleaning, then went to the balcony and opened the window wide. Even though it would be March tomorrow, the wind was still cold.

Sometimes after talking with her mother, her mood would unconsciously go down.

Even though she told herself not to feel that way, the longing deep in her heart stirred Da-som up.

How nice it would be if her current mother were her real mother. Then she would have received plenty of love like her sister. She would have been happy even without becoming a doctor.

She felt quite childish for still having such thoughts, but it was true.

The person she envied most in the world was none other than her sister.

Da-som leaned against the window frame and looked at SJ University Hospital in the distance, showing off its grandeur.

It’s dazzling.

She believed without doubt that her future would also have such a dazzling and brilliant future.

Of course, Kang Hyeok waiting for her there was a concern, but that wouldn’t be a problem either.

They say time heals all wounds, so by the time she might be discovered, his anger would have subsided considerably. Or maybe he wasn’t even angry to begin with.

What’s the big deal about a blind date? He said they should meet seriously, but seeing there were no texts afterward, it was probably just courtesy.

Da-som stuck her head out the window and gazed endlessly at the hospital.

As she stood there for a while, someone called out to her from below.

“Hey, cotton ball! What are you doing?”

“Jeong Da-som! Why are you like that?”

On the sidewalk below the officetel, Eun Hyeok and Han Byeol, each holding large toilet paper and detergent in their hands, recognized Da-som and called out loudly.

“Where are you guys going?”

When Da-som stuck her head out and asked, passersby glanced up at them.

“You said you were having a housewarming today.”

“Oh, right. Come up quickly!”

Although they met in college, to Da-som they were people more familiar and closer than family.

Perhaps because they had gone through difficult times together, there was something stickier and deeper than comradeship.

My precious friends who would walk together in the future unless something major happened.

Ding dong, ding dong.

A moment later, the doorbell rang.

Da-som ran to the entrance and opened the door, calling out in a nasal voice.

“Welcome, my friends.”

“What did you just do?”

Eun Hyeok made a disgusted expression.

“I was being cute?”

When she put both palms to her chin and blinked her eyes rapidly, Eun Hyeok gritted his teeth and said.

“Disgusting.”

“Pretty, right? Huh? So pretty you could die, right?”

“Da-som, where did you learn to act like a pumpkin? Who ruined you like this?”

Han Byeol chimed in from the side.

“You look just like Chucky.”

To think I was planning to spend my whole life trusting these guys.

“And don’t stand there looking out the window so creepily. It lowers property values.”

“Get out! Everyone get out!”

When Da-som shouted, Han Byeol and Eun Hyeok giggled and laughed.

***

First day at work.

Since it was her first day working at SJ University Hospital, Da-som hurried a bit early.

With short hair, drying time was short and there were many convenient aspects. She combed her hair down neatly and finally put on her horn-rimmed glasses.

The heavy glasses were uncomfortable, but since she planned to confess to Kang Hyeok soon, she only had to endure it a little longer.

Of course, the catch was that she couldn’t guarantee she’d survive afterward.

Da-som left the front door and stood in front of the elevator.

She pressed the down button and waited for the elevator to come.

The elevator that had gone up to the 27th floor, passing Da-som’s 7th floor, began to descend after a moment.

According to the real estate agent, many doctors working at SJ University Hospital lived in this officetel.

With a bit of exaggeration, he said it was about half of them.

Of course, he probably meant that because the officetel was so nice, many doctors chose to live there, but it would be a bit awkward if she ran into doctors she knew while coming and going.

Ding―.

The elevator arrived and the doors opened smoothly. Da-som, who was about to step inside, froze.

Unbelievably, Kang Hyeok was standing inside the elevator.

It seemed she wasn’t the only one surprised by this sudden encounter, as a slight flicker passed through Kang Hyeok’s jet-black eyes.

No, why is he here?

“…Not getting on?”

Kang Hyeok reached his arm toward the number panel as if he was about to press the close button.

“I, I’m getting on.”

Pressing down her startled heart, she quickly stepped into the elevator. Then he leisurely pressed the close button with his long fingers.

Soon the elevator doors closed and began descending.

Could he possibly live on the 27th floor? Ha, what kind of coincidence is this.

Leaning diagonally against the elevator wall while looking at Da-som, Kang Hyeok’s face was cool and dizzying like the epitome of an arrogant man.

Whether it was due to the superior genes of the Tae Family members, they were all exceptionally good-looking, but Kang Hyeok was unrivaled even among them.

His appearance in a dark gray suit with a black shirt underneath was magnificent, as if he had just stepped out of a photo shoot.

“Do you live here?”

Why is his voice so sexy too.

“…Ah, yes. I moved here recently.”

Da-som slightly bowed her head, remembering that she hadn’t greeted him properly.

“Really?”

His meaningful smile and casual remark, as if there was something more to it, made Da-som’s heart race.

“I live on the 27th floor.”

Just as I suspected.

That unhelpful Eun Hyeok. He probably didn’t even know his brother lived here.

“Ah, I see.”

It seemed she would need to steel her heart for frequent encounters like this in the future.

“So we’re neighboring residents, Professor.”

She said while gauging Kang Hyeok’s reaction.

“Neighbors are like family.”

“Haha, yes.”

Neighboring residents or neighbors like family, same thing.

Da-som smiled by stretching her lips and pushed up her horn-rimmed glasses that sat well on the bridge of her nose.

“You’re not doing it today.”

He said slowly while looking at Da-som’s face as if examining it.

“Pardon?”

“The baboon thing.”

“Ah. That, that’s…I only do that sometimes when I’m drunk.”

Da-som’s face reddened as she pressed her lips tightly together.

He really asks about everything.

When she glanced at him sideways, Kang Hyeok chuckled softly.

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