MY R.O.D

CHAPTER 7 - WHAT IS HAPPENING?

JIYONG'S POV

It's been a long day today. I focused on what Mr. Park told me and Chaerin to do. I spent my whole day on that room with Chaerin. Of course, I do almost all the work and her just sitting there. Well, at least she's there and not totally abandoned me to handle this alone. Also, I find it nice of her to buy me something to drink even if I know we both each other 'til death.

I went out of the office not long after Chaerin. I told her to go first because I still have something to do.

I didn't know that it's already dark outside. I think I'm too engrossed with my work to notice the time. I stopped my car as the traffic light turned red. I looked around while waiting for it to turn green again. My eyes stopped at sight of a girl walk-running and a man doing the same behind her. I looked at the girl again. The girl looks like she's getting away from the man. Wait... that clothes look familiar. I know I've that before. Then it hit me, it's Chaerin.

Why is she walking at this time? Can't she take a bus or a cab?

As the light turned green, I went closer to the sidewalk and parked my car. I put it on hazard and went out of the car to follow her.

I kept my distance from them to see what's happening but at the same time, trying not to get notice. Then, the man grabbed her shoulder and whispered something to her which made her froze on her spot. I can hear her stuttering and keep on telling the man to let her go.

That's when I get on my feet and walk towards them.

"She said to let go. Are you deaf?" I said as I went nearer to them

The bastard looked at me. "Get lost! This ain't your business, punk."

"Let her go. Now." he said sternly, not acknowledging his warning.

"And why would I listen to you, huh? Get lost now if you don't want to get hurt."

"Try me." I warned him.

He slowly let her go and went towards me. He's about to throw me a punch but I punched him before he can. He fell down from my hard punch and took him seconds to stand up. I punched him again and again. 

I grabbed his collar and went closer to his ear. "Get lost if you still want to see the sunlight." I whispered and let him go. Without hesitations, he fled off and didn't dare to look back.

I looked back at her and saw her eyes tightly shut. I can see some tear stain from her face. She looks so weak right now.

I grabbed her shoulder. "Gwaenchana?" I ask.

I just stood there, not responding or even opening my eyes.

"He's gone. You can open your eyes now. You're safe."

She opened her eyes slowly. I looked at her and her eyes are screaming with fear. Then it caught me offguard when she suddenly hugged me and cried on me. I can feel my shirt getting wet with her tears but I just shrugged it off. She looks so fragile right now.

"Jiyong-ah..." she mumbled. This is the first time she called me with my real name. I put my hand on her head, trying to calm her down. I let her cry on me until she wants to.