Laundry 101: Guide for Beginners

How to Air Dry Clothing the Right Way

1) Read the care label for drying and follow the directions to the T.
2) Gently squeeze out excess water. But do not twist or wring to avoid ruining the fabric.
3) Give the garments a good shake, up and down to fluff up its fibers and to smoothen the creases.
4) Use coathangers especially for tops before hanging them on a clothesline.

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When she came downstairs, as soon as she saw him she wanted to run away somewhere, anywhere. But she had nowhere to go. He was blocking the area near the foot of the stairs waiting for her.

"You're up?"

"Yes. Good morning."

"Good morning. Let me dress your wound again. It could get infected."

"It's okay. Si-ho dressed it for me already earlier."

"Why did you let her dress your wound? I could've done that for you. Like I always have."

"I didn't have a choice. I was trying to appease her. She was angry that I got hurt again."

Just at the right time Sang-un was desperately hoping for, she found an excuse to escape. Si-ho came out of the bathroom with the hamper in tow, giving them both a curious look, before making her way out of the front door. Do-yun also came out of the bathroom giving them both a confused look, before making his way into the kitchen.

"I'll go out and help Si-ho."

"Don't, your wound hasn't even fully healed yet. Si-ho can do it by herself."

"I have to help hang them at least. She washed my clothes for me."

He held onto her elbow in an attempt to stop her from going. She looked at him briefly in the eyes, looking very uncomfortable. She tried to smile at him to reassure him, but a fake one came across her face that faded almost immediately. So he just let her go. Not a second later, she jogged out to follow her sister.

"Aren't you even going to check on my wound? When Teoreokson broke my leg, you wanted to help me fix it. When Dueoksini slashed me, you insisted on checking my neck yourself even when I tried to resist you. When Ok Eul-tae stabbed me, you again wanted to see and make sure that my heart was starting to heal back at the mountain. But why won't you even check my wound now? The one you gave me. I know you know that it's already healed. But still you could've at least asked."

Hwal just stood there. His face looked like a wreck. There's no more trace, not even a scar is left on his shoulder. But deep down inside he still felt a gnawing pain that only grew by the minute. And he knew it was all because Sang-un had suddenly gone cold and distant.

Do-yun from the kitchen watched all the awkwardness unfold in front of his eyes. A few minutes had already passed but Hwal was still staring at the front door and had not moved an inch since Sang-un went out. He looked like a puppy who was left all alone in the house by its owner.

"What is going on with them? Why does their vibe seem like that couple in Ms. Lee's favorite drama The World of the Married?" Do-yun whispered to himself.

He was about to step in to make sure that Hwal was still breathing when the Bulgasal finally walked out of the front door, ignoring him once again.

"Finally, after ten looong minutes." Do-Yun muttered.

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Sang-un was relieved as soon as she was out of the front door. She did not want to tell him that she saw him and Ok Eul-tae together and that they looked more like friends rather than enemies. She didn't want him to become anxious and question himself even more than he is now.