Book 2: Chance 《Completed》

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"You must be really hungry." Taeyeon murmured as she patted the puppy's head, watching it eating the food.

Her mother is preparing for the breakfast, and she just smiled looking at her daughter.

"What should I name you?" She asked herself. Her eyes travelled on the kitchen counter that full with the ingredients.

Her eyes landed on the brown orange hard looking one, before an idea hit her. "That's it. I'll name you Ginger!" She exclaimed.

Her mother scrunched her face at the name, complaining. "Why did you name him that kind of name?"

"Well, it fits enough for him." Taeyeon shrugged, grinning.

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Walking to her room, Joohyun bowed to her in the way.

"Do I have any appointment with the patients today?" She asked.

Joohyun looked over the paper for a while, before looking at her. "No."

Taeyeon muttered a thank you before stepping into her room. Putting her bag on the table, she grabbed the knee-length white coat before wearing it.

She took a file from the drawer before making her way out.

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"You sleep well?" She asked the girl.

She nodded as a response, before spacing out once again. Taeyeon marked something in the file, before placing herself beside the girl.

"Why do you look sad?" She asked, but the girl only looked at her emotionless.

Taeyeon looked at the sideboard, searching for the name. Park Hyeonjeong, 20 years old.

"Hyeonjeong, you can tell me. I'll keep it as a secret." Taeyeon reassured.

Hyeonjeong glanced at her for a while, before finally opening her mouth. "I broke up with my boyfriend yesterday. We've became a couple for 8 years. It just too much for me to accept it, especially that he is cheating with my own best friend."

"He is the one that stayed by my side when my family passed away in an accident, so I thought my life has ended that way. That's why I tried to commit myself." She added.

Taeyeon rubbed the back of her palm with her thumb, comforting her. "I understand." She said.

Hyeonjeong looked at her reaction with the confused look. "Why didn't you laugh? Everyone think that I'm immatured and childish when they knew. They will laugh all over me."

"Then I guess I'm not included in that everybody." Taeyeon chuckled softly. "I had once experienced the break up, so I kind of understand you."

"You're a nice, kind-hearted and innocent one. You deserved many other boys. He will regret it one day for turning you down. Cheer up and move on." Taeyeon said.

"I'll try." Hyeonjeong nodded, smiling.

"Keep smiling like that. You're beautiful." Taeyeon praised her.

"Can you tell me your story? I would like to know." The younger asked.

"Hm, It happens when I'm 17. I had a boyfriend, who also my first love. I had many family problems at that time, and he helped me went through it." She started.

"But then my father was against us, and force me to break up. My father is the dominant ones, so there is only a choice, and we ended up separate ways."

"Do you meet him again after that? How do you endure it?" Hyeonjeong asked.

"I met him. But we're in a really awkward state, and I'm not hoping that he will stop hating me." Taeyeon said.

"Wait, does he know why you broke up with him?" Hyeonjeong asked.

"No, why?"

"Unnie, believing is the most important in a relationship." She said.

Taeyeon raised her eyebrow, didn't get the point.

"Nothing. Mind me. I hope that you will end up happily, not like me." She stated.

"You too, Hyeonjeong. Bye, I will check on you again later." Taeyeon stood up, before walking out.

Her phone rang at the right time, and she quickly picked it up when she saw the dialer.  "Taeyeon here. Why did you call?"

"Taeng, we have a sign contract session with Baek Company, can you meet their assistant?"

"Taemin, you can tell Bora, Jiwoong or Hayeon to manage that."

"All out, Tae. Sooyeon and Hayeon are shopping. Jiwoong hyung and I have another contract to manage."

"That two girl. Do they want to get fired? Call them. I can't leave the hospital just like that."

"I already called them twenty or more times but their phones are off. Taeng, please, can't you? For your business sake."

"Okay fine."

"At Caramel Cafe, 2.00 p.m. Don't be late okay, we can't miss this chance."

"Yeah, whatever. I know." She said, and Taemin rushed to end the call.

"Who is the boss now." She murmured, dialing the chief.

"Hello?"

"Hello chief. Dr. Kim speaks."

"Yes?"

"Can I off this evening?"

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Baekhyun rushed towards the door. Watching him, Daehyun furrowed his eyebrows.

"Daehyun, I'm off now. I've a work outside. Please tell Dr. Shin to replaced me for a while." He said, tighten his tie.

Daehyun nodded, and Baekhyun quickly ran to his car.

Flashback

"Baekhyun, can you help me?"

"Why?"

"Jieun is sick and I have to take care of her since her parents are not here. We have to sign a contract with one of the biggest company in Korea. This contract is really important, so I can't cancel it."

"Guess I'll. When?"

"2 p.m, at Caramel Cafe."  Baekhyun's eyes travelled on his watch, before his eyes widened. "The company name is Ki--"

"Hyung, I'll be late. Bye!"

He ended the call, before rushing to wear his coat.

End of flashback

Baekhyun's car drive out from the hospital, with a hope that he will be there right on the time.

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Revision and editing : 19 May 2018