A Flavorful Box

A Hopeless Case Part 7

Author's Note:

He's learning more about her life.

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Go Eun was honestly shocked to find him picking her up from the airport a week later.

Yes, they texted and talked on the phone. True, there seemed to be a growing attachment between them. But wasn't he working? Why was he there, escorting her out the arrival area to his car of the week, a navy blue Porsche.

"Isn't this office hours?"

"My lunch break," he answered shortly, turning around the car to sit and putting on his seat belt.

"But you'll be late to get back on time!"

"Go Eun?"

"Ne?"

"I own the company, ok? I don't need to check in my fingerprint on a certain time. So don't fuss."

"Tsk. Not a good example."

"Put on your seat belt so I can drive."

She clicked her belt and leaned in on her seat.

She didn't speak much, and he was fine with it. He was in a tranquil mood, so to speak. It just felt comfortable to be with her like this. He knew then that she liked his company too.

All was well until she suddenly moaned in pain.

And then he realized that she was cold sweating and looking pale.

"Go Eun? Are you sick?"

"Yes."

"What? Of what? Where does it hurt? Which hospital do you usually go for check up? Oh wait, I already know. I read your medical reports. Hang on, I'll drive you there!"

"Stop shouting.......can't stand it now. Just don't be difficult for a day. Please."

"What is it? What's happening to you? You look like you're in terrible pain!"

"I'm having my period."

"What?"

"Period pain."

He was quiet for a while and then it finally dawned upon him. Oh, period pain.

"Does it really hurt?"

"So bad. Glad this is my day off"

She did look like she's suffering something unbearable, biting her lip from time to time.

He didn't know much about it. None of his exes ever bothered him about their periods. All he knew was only girls refused sex when they're having period, that's all.

No one ever told him it hurt so much.

"Do you.....do you need anything? Painkiller?"

"I need my bed. That's all. First day is always the worst for me. I just need to rest. After that, I'll be fine."

"Ok, we'll reach home soon"

"Lee Min Ho-ssi? It's my home, not ours."

"For now it's mine too."

Her stomach churned some more, but not from the period.

Why do you have to say things like that so easily? Why?

She tried to lower her seat but failed, and he helped at the next red light.

He was so close and she had this feeling to panic. To be hysterical and ask "what do you want, why are you still here, and do you have any idea what I'll be if you suddenly leave?"