Lookism: What Am I Even Doing?

Chapter 94

(Jin Jang's Plan: Episode 6)

A WILD DOG VS. A LOYAL CANINE

(Ila POV)

Huh? Am I in the right place? Seo-ah said I'd get dropped off at a warehouse. The building I was standing in front of was an old Rehabilitation center. I looked down at the address on my phone. 864 Olympic-ro, Gangdong-gu. Near the fence there was a tall faded sign with the exact address written in bold letters along the bottom.

Nope. This is the right place. A tall brick wall surrounded the place with barbed wire on top. I took a couple steps back onto the empty street to get a good look. From here all I could see was the unkept roof of the building. Other than that, there didn't seem to be anyone around.

I lifted my knee slightly and played around with my knee brace. This is what Seo-ah meant for finding me a new solution. It honestly felt a bit weird to have something supporting me like this. Though I do like the freedom it gave me. It wasn't those thirty dollar ones you found in the store either. It had these thick straps, hooks, and all sorts of metal pieces holding everything together. It actually looked kind of cool. Pretty cyborg-ish.

Why was no one here though? Well, actually it's good that no one was here. That means that Hostel hasn't come here yet or already left. I hope the fucked up whatever they wanted and went running. That way I won't have to beat up anyone. Ever since what happened on the train, I'm going to avoid an altercation as much as possible.

I do have to say that Other Me has been unusually quiet. Usually she keeps at the back of my mind constantly urging me to...feel certain ways. She's probably gotten tired of me and has decided to play spectator to my fucky life. Can't blame her honestly.

I went over to the large door. There was one of those boxes with a keypad. Of course no one gave me the code. I doubt if I ring the button someone will open it for me either. The damn driver just left me here saying Jong-su needed him elsewhere. Couldn't people just take me into consideration for once?

Now I have to climb this damn fence with a punctured lung and a messed up leg. At least my lung seems good enough to be doing this type of bullshit. Seo-ah hasn't risked any doctor visits recently but the last one I had before I went batshit went pretty good. And by good I meant I didn't kill anyone. They did try me though.

The hell do you mean they wanted me to strip in front of them? I don't give a damn if they wanted to check all my injuries hadn't reopened or whatever they had to. They're lucky enough I walked into that damn room with all those damn machines of theirs. Knowing these psychopaths they probably put listening devices or cameras in them. I don't want anyone seeing me that vulnerable if I can avoid it.

Since it had gotten dark a while ago, the street was mostly empty. It helped that the part of Gangdong we were in was mostly empty except for other warehouses or construction sites. I looked around then took a few more steps back until I reached the center of the road.

I sighed. God, if I fall down and bust my ass I'm going to kill myself.

For fuck's sake...I ran up and used my momentum to push my feet upwards. I grabbed onto the top as I made my way over and cursed softly as my body slammed into. Metal rattled as my chest hit against the entrance. I looked down at the ground and let go.

I was worried that my knee would give out on me but this knee brace seemed pretty reliable. At least they weren't bullshitting me.

What is this place anyway? The sign said it used to be a Rehabilitation center. Judging from what I'm seeing, it was more of a garage. Before you reached the main building there was a large parking lot that could hold probably a hundred cars or so. Half the space was empty while the other half was filled with random vehicles.