The Old and The New

Chapter 8

"How did you get your eyes injured, Miss Kim?"

Jennie was biting her lower lip. She was feeling guilty that Jisoo's eyes were turning completely red. Jennie initially thought Jisoo's blood vessels burst or something. She rushed the poor lady to the hospital immediately.

But she was surprised when Jisoo told a lie.

"I fell and suddenly poked my eyes into them."

"Ah, I see. Your blood vessels didn't burst. But you have to wear these eye protector goggles for a week so that they can recuperate. You should be fine after a week. We will check on you again for a follow up treatment."

"Thanks, doctor."

"Just be careful in the future, okay?"

"I will."

The doctor allowed Jisoo to go home and Jennie immediately took the initiative to hold Jisoo's arms. The other lady was taken aback.

"Her eyes will be fine, doctor?"

Jennie quickly asked.

"For the meantime, they should be fine. But we have to be sure. Please make sure she comes back for her medical in a week's time. We will have further checks to see if her eyes are perfectly fine."

"Okay, I'll do that."

Jennie was satisfied with the answers and gently helped Jisoo out. The lady was already wearing her eye protection goggles. Jennie stared at her.

"What?"

Jisoo was feeling uneasy when Jennie's eyes were on her.

"Why did you lie to the doctor?"

"And what? Tell him that you poked my eyes with your fingers?"

"I thought you would."

"I don't want to make it look so stupid. Anyway my eyes are fine so you don't have to worry."

"I don't think I can do that. I'll pay for everything."

"You should."

"Yeah, I know. Sit here. I'll get your medicine."

Jennie sat Jisoo down on the seat as she made her way to the pharmacy counter. Just then, Seulgi appeared with Irene. They saw Jisoo first.

"Jisoo!"

Jisoo turned and Irene was trying hard not to laugh.