Felicidade

15. Searching for escape...

*****Jin's Pov*****

I can't define the exact situation that I'm in right now. Sometimes I'm feeling like I should acknowledge her. And the next moment I'm feeling distant. Why did she even come here when I told her not to? I'm so agitated right now.

I don't know the reason why she suddenly fainted. May be due to exhaustion. Doctor said that she was dehydrated. And that she was may be starving and stressed.

For God's sake, she's in a new place which is completely out of her usual environment. Can't she even take care of herself? Why would she starve herself? Why is she even stressed? Should I visit her in the medical room? Should I not?

I hurriedly dial Jimin's no. I need to ask him at least.

"Hello!" He replies within two rings.

"Ummmm....do you know about that girl's condition right now who fainted in the communication lab?" I ask him.

"Jin, I'm not in office right now. I went out right after I engaged the students in field study. What Happened? Who fainted?"

"Uh..never mind. Take care of your works. I'll call later.", I've forgotten that Jimin is out while dealing with clients. He doesn't know about it.

I call Tae. I've no choice other than letting him know about the situation.

"Hyung...", Tae replies.

"Do something for me. Do you know that someone fainted at the communication lab today? Will you please take care of that matter?", I literally plead to him.

"Yeah, okay. I know. I'll take care. Don't worry.", Tae replies without further asking.

I'm a little relieved right now.

"Please let me know about her condition as soon as you get to know about it. I don't want any situation right now. Just try to know that why she had to faint right inside my office. Take care of her medical expenses with urgency."

"Don't worry hyung. I'll go see her right now."

I need to divert my mind somewhere else or I'll keep worrying over her. I just can't understand why did I get myself involved with her in the first place.

It's true that I approached her first. She seemed different, approachable yet reserved in her own world. Her mind seemed to have a territory of it's own. I felt relaxed whenever I talked to her. May be I was searching for an escape route from the harsh reality that I was living in and I found it in her. But I never gave her any false hope. How can I? When I, myself am searching for hope throughout my life...

Whatever. I shouldn't get involved in her matters anymore. It'll be hard for her may be. But I need to stop now.

I got busy in my work. My concentration broke after my phone rang. Tae is calling.

"Yeah...Hi.."

"Uhhh...Hyung..I've checked up on her. She seems good now. But the doctor said that she was dehydrated completely. She was not sleeping for a long time. Also she was stressed out. They're going to keep her under observation till tomorrow." , Tae speaks out within one breathe.

"OK. That's good. Thanks. Please take care of her discharging formalities tomorrow and let me know. I'm not feeling good today. Going home. I'll see you at office tomorrow." I'm feeling relieved now.

"Hyung, May I ask you something?"

"Yeah, sure..."

"Who is this girl? How do you know her? She seemed startled when I said that You're the CEO of SK. Entertainment. Do you know her personally?"

"I took care of her scholarship procedure actually. She's a friend of mine. Not for long though."

"OK. I'll see you at office tomorrow then. Good night." Tae hangs up.

I can go home now. I take my phone and head out. My phone gives me a low battery alert. I've forgotten to charge it today.