Classic

Classic 5

I arrived earlier than expected but Yujin told me to just use the remaining days as my off.

Yujin Calling...

"Areum!"
"Yes?"
"I'm sorry but can I ask a favor? Arin ask me to bring the copy of the contract but I also have to meet with the supplier."
"Sure. Told you I should just get back to work."
"No its just urgent."
"Okay. Copy."

CEO Calling...

Damn am I late already?

"Areum!"
"Yes Sajangnim?"
"I told you just call me unnie it is fine. Anyway,the documents can you bring that to Ilhoon's house?"
"Eh? Sajangnim am I even allowed to know his place?"
"Yes. Wait I'll call you again."

Wow! Welcome back to me.

CEO Calling...

"Areum! What should I do? Ilhoon is sick. Maybe just drop off the document at his place."
"Sajangnim wouldn't he be shock knowing I will come to his place."
"I will just give him another call. I'm just worried since their managers are out for schedule. Maybe he wasn't eating yet or drinking his meds. My schedule is also tight for today. I'm so worried to my brother."

That only means one thing.

"Ah. Don't you mind if I bring some food and medicine as well for Ilhoon-ssi?"
"Oh! It may be bothersome for you?"
"Not really. Anyway I don't have anything for today."
"Really? Thank you very much! Will send you choices of food he probably eats and his medicine."
"Okay!"
"Areum! Thank you!"
"Its okay. I'll get going."

As soon as I have the meals and medicine.

CEO calling...

"Areum! I will drive you going to his place."
"I thought you have schedule? You might be late Sajangnim."
"It's on the way so it is fine."
"Okay!"

It's just 30 minutes drive from where Arin picks me up. She insisted that she is coming with me to not to stir any issues to his brother.

As soon as we arrived in front of Ilhoon's unit. Arin receives a call already and told me she have to go first.

I entered nervously thinking how was our last meeting went but I was distracted when I realized his place is the same as the fans imagination. Just much more neat and more comfy for a man living alone.

Before I forgot, I leave the documents at the table and immediately prepare his food and medicine.

Damn! This man is so neat nahiya naman ako bilang babae.

I actually kept on contemplating whether to give or leave his food and medicine here... I mean I don't wanna barge in his personal space but—

Fine! I will go to his room.

And give it a shot. First two knocks I cannot hear nor feel any movement I think he is still sleeping.

Maybe it's a sign that I should go. But again—

I remember what my mom told me 'never to leave a sick patient alone'.

Should I knock again? Okay Ellie keep it up. Keep continue talking to yourself.

No choice I knock again this time I heard a response.

"Hmm"
"Ilhoon-ssi this is Areum. Can I come in I will just leave your food and medicine?"

No answer. So is that a yes? Or no?

I knock again.

"Hmm"
"I will come in."

Bahala na papasok na nga ako. Nandito na ako.

As I open the door I already feel so hot.

Not that kind of hot but literally hot. Damn he must be burning. I instinctively go to check up on him and I am right. He is burning hot.

I don't know what to do first. I am panicking as well. Nakakataranta. I prepared a basin with cold water and my hanky to cool his temperature. My hanky will do. I do not want to invade his closet.

Looking at him, it looks like he didn't change his clothes from his last night's schedule. How busy you are young man that you forgot to take good care of yourself?

I tried waking him up.

"Ilhoon-ssi."
"Ilhoon-ssi wake up you need to eat so you can drink your medicine."

Instead of waking up, he just hide himself under the covers. I remember what Arin told me earlier.

"Ilhoon is really a naughty kid especially when sick. Extra naughty."

Is this what she meant.

"Ilhoon-ssi."
"Ilhoon-ssi."
"Hmm" he answered grumpily.

Should I leave?

"You need to eat first."
"I don't want to. You can leave now." He complains weakly.
"But you're burning."
"Aishh"

He turns his back on me.

God I should leave. Should I leave? Maybe I should leave— if I want to be jobless tomorrow. This is making me crazy. But honestly, he is scary.

But I still chose to...