The Sexy Billionaire

Twenty Six

December 23rd

Paperwork neatly stacked in my in-tray and i barely touched them. My mood level dropped significantly and i almost snapped at my fellow sunbaes and boss this morning alone. Luckily, i managed to get a control of myself. The clock ticked 8.30p.m. and i was alone in my cubicle.
Even today's newspaper, there were still ads congratulating Kim Jong Kook's engagement and wedding. I flipped through the newspaper lazily, hoping to find an article that i could read to distract my mind away from everything. But eventually, hunger came took over me. No choice, i had to leave.
I told Jin Hyuk not to come over and pick me up today since i'd be going out with a few of my sunbaes and yes, that was lie. I didnt want to be a burden to him nor i need his sympathy. This time, i had to face it alone. It was i who had done it, and it was indeed a mistake that i made and there was absolutely nothing could be undone.
My evaluation result came out this morning and i passed. Mr. Im offered me a permanent job and usually, when things like this happened, i would be thrilled. But, i only could manage to smile.
As i walked along the sidewalks, i noticed a familiar looking car and hell, my stomach made a triple axel flipped a few times when Kim Jong Kook stepped out from the car.
Half of me wanted to run away but the other half was debating to stay. My feet rooted to the ground as he approached me.
"How are you?" He asked and there were sadness and regret in his voice.
"Im okay," i replied and that was the only thing i could manage.
"Um, there's a new place in town and i was thinking, maybe we could go there and have some dinner," her said nervously,"My subordinates' wife owned that place and i promised them that i'd go."
"Then, we talk about a few things, maybe?" He added, fidgeting with his car key.
Talk? Now?
"No," i said, rejecting his offer quite firmly as i knew where "talking" would lead us to,"I got a few things to do at home."
"Tomorrow? Perhaps? Lunch?" He asked again.
"I'll be busy tomorrow," i said automatically.
"You're willing to spend most of your time with work and Jin Hyuk but you couldnt spare 5minutes of your time with me," Jong Kook said, looking dejected,"I get it now."
"If you want to see me just to apologize, dont," i said quickly,"Sorry wont change anything nor could bring any difference."
"But-"
"No," i said,"Goodnight, ajusshi."
I walked away, and when i passed by him, i could sense that he tried to stop me but in the end, Kim Jong Kook just stood there, watching me walking away from him.
I wanted to glance over my shoulder but i didnt want to give myself false hope. I had enough of lying to myself and i knew that due to our recklessness, especially mine, i have to deal with the consequences alone.
"Hyo Rin!" Jin Hyuk came running,"Where are you going?"
"Hai, what are you doing here?" I asked him.
"You didnt answer any of my calls or my text messages. I was worried," he said quickly,"And where are you going exactly? I thought you're going out with your colleagues"
"I was just off to buy something to eat before i head home," i said to him.
"I made some dinner," he added,"At least its a healthier choice than the waffles that you were planning to eat."
"How did you know i was going to buy some?"
"You're heading to a waffle stall," Jin Hyuk said,"Come, lets go."
Perhaps i was hungry, as i turned, dizziness fell upon me. As calmly as i could, i forced myself to walk until i reached the car and the last thing i remembered, Jin Hyuk's voice frantically calling out for my name and i felt a sharp pain on my head before everything turned black.

A white light blinded me momentarily. Shielding my eyes, i got up and surprised when i woke up on a hospital bed. No. No. No. No.
I hastily removed the drip that was attached on my left arm, grabbed my belongings and walked away, pretending to be a patient who just got released. The nurses and the doctors were all busy attending other patients and lucky me, nobody stopped me. I hastened my pace, out from the emergency unit, heading towards the exit. I thought that i was lucky until Jin Hyuk spotted me.
He was apparently talking to a doctor and to my horror, it was Kim Jong Kook's brother. Can this day get any worst?
"What the hell are you doing here?" Jin Hyuk asked,"You're not suppose to get up just yet."
"The doctor released me. He told me that im fine and i can go," i lied quickly.
Jin Hyuk turned to Kim Jong-myeong and asked,"Did you?"
He smiled,"I dont think so. I dont remember any other doctors have the same name as i am."
I was caught red handed. Apparently, Jong-myeong was the doctor who had been examining me when i was brought here. Trying to hide my absolute embarrassment, i began a friendly conversation rather lamely,"So, you work here?"
"Head department," he replied with a smile,"Your blood test result should be out soon. I think we should be go back in."
Jin Hyuk narrowed his eyes at me and very carefully, with anger, no doubt, he whispered to me,"Dont ever think of running away."
I followed them but Jong-myeong lead us both to his office instead.
Blood test. Blood test. It was a common knowledge that blood tests were accurate and i panicked. My palms were sweaty and blood draining from my face fast.
"He knows," Jin Hyuk said, sensing my nervousness,"Not that i told him. I mean, he's a doctor. Im sure he saw the signs."
My heart skipped a bit when Jong-myeong entered his office, with the test result in his hands and i immediately told Jin Hyuk to wait for me outside. I was nervous wrecked.
"If you're worried that i might tell my brother about this, dont be. A patient's record is private and confidential," he said to me and honestly, i felt better.
"But-"
"I know i know. He should know about it," i said quickly.
"Yes and according to the gynecologist, you're a month and two weeks already," he said,"You should start your maternity check up."
"You refer me to the gynecologist?" I asked.
"Er, not really. She's a friend of mine and its off record," he added,"I cant just refer you to anyone anyhow i can. Besides, the reason why you fainted was your blood count is low. Its normal, dont worry though. As long as you dont skip any meal."
"So, you're not going to tell him?" I asked,"You're not going to tell Jong Kook?"
"No. But you need to tell him yourself," he said with a smile.
"What difference can it make?" I mumbled.
"You'll never know it you try."
I was discharged and was allowed to go home. But instead of feeling better, i felt worst. I was torn between two decisions. Should i tell? Maybe i should. Should i leave town for a few days? Or maybe a few weeks?