Save Me

9

Jeongyeon's vacation was cut short when she received a call from her secretary. The news of her dad involved into an accident drained the blood from her face and her entire body. She didn't waste anymore time, packing her things up and grab whatever she could and immediately leave to the airport, catching the earliest flight back to Korea. Jeongyeon didn't even get to call her two bestfriends about her leavings since she's rushing back home and all she can think about was her dad's condition and the worst part is she didn't even know how bad the accident was. The long hours of flight only were to be fulfill by Jeongyeon's worrisome. She was too worried it makes her heart felt too heavy and she's in the state where her mind can't properly function. Jeongyeon couldn't imagine a life without her dad. The thoughts of losing her old man suffocates her. Jeongyeon loses sleep and a lot of what ifs running around her mind, she realized she had a panic attack she almost can't breathe. "Ms? oh my god. Look at me, breathe. Slowly inhale and exhale. Breathe.." The stewardess was alert enough to know that the other girl was having a panic attack. She cupped Jeongyeon's face and guided the blonde to ease her breath. After few tries of calming Jeongyeon's down, Jeongyeon fell asleep with a comfortable blanket wrapped around her slim frame.

Jeongyeon was awaken by the rough landing of the plane. She rubbed her eyes weakly and checked her surroundings and recalled her reason for an early return to her homeland. Every information and news flashing back to her mind but this time Jeongyeon was a bit calmer but still worried sick about her dad. Jeongyeon fasten her steps and walked towards the entrance of the airport, dragging her luggage steadily still. "Ms. Yoo! Over here!" Jeongyeon saw Jin waving to make himself visible. "To the hospital, now." Jin pulled up Jeongyeon's luggage to the back of the car and drive away immediately. "How is he Jin?" Jeongyeon asked her secretary. "I'm sorry Ms. Yoo. I'm not really sure about his condition since his personal assistant and doctor didn't tell me anything. All I was asked to do was to bring you to the hospital as soon as possible." Jin explained. Jeongyeon almost teared up but she's more in rage on hearing the statements. "Why the hell his personal assistant didn't call me directly? Why would he called you to call me?" Jeongyeon stated. She can't hide her frustration towards the situation. Jeongyeon knew it's not Jin's fault to blame but she's just upset and felt so helpless. Jin only managed to offer an apology looks from the rearview mirror.

The half an hour drive seems like hours for Jeongyeon. Right after Jin's stopped the car, Jeongyeon immediately got out and run towards the hospital entrance scanning the receptionist place. "I'm here for Yoo Chang Joon. I'm his daughter." Jeongyeon asked the nurse. "Mr. Yoo? Are you sure, Ms. Yoo? I don't see a record-," the nurse didn't get to finish her lines when Jeongyeon's stern voice cut her off making the nurse flinched. "No record?! what the hell are you talking about? Check-" "Buttercup!" Jeongyeon turned her back to the source of voice coming from the hospital's alley. "Dad? dad!" Jeongyeon ran towards her dad and engulfed the older Yoo. "Oh my god. You're okay! thank god. Good god thanks heavens." Jeongyeon couldn't hold back her tears and cried. "Jeongyeon I'm fine. Look, still standing and breathing." Mr. Yoo patted her daughter's back. Jeongyeon let go of her dad and face the older Yoo wearing a gloomy face, still sniffling. "Wait. You seems fine." Jeongyeon inspected her dad's being. "What is going on?" Jeongyeon's face instantly changed from sad to confused. "Calm down. I didn't get caught into any accident but I'm here because my driver's admitted since he's the once who had an accident AND before you rant about this whole make-drama situation, don't get mad at my personal assistant or Jin. They were just following my orders." The older Yoo explained and Jeongyeon was never been so pissed. "Oh my god. I can't believe this. I had a long 11 hours of flight to come home to a prank. Really dad? I left Momo and Chaeyoung there in Greece! They didn't even know I left them." Jeongyeon let out her irritation. "Honey, take the jet. Go get your friends." Mr. Yoo stated with a smile, amused by his daughter's reaction. "You know what? I'm out of here. I'm tired, sweaty and jet lagged and lack of sleep! I'm going home." Jeongyeon said defeated. She's too tired to argue. "Jeongyeon, buttercup, I'm sorry. But come home tomorrow, let's have a dinner. I have something to tell you. What I meant home is OUR home. Okay? I didn't know you'll be this upset but forgive me if its too much." Mr. Yoo stated. Jeongyeon left her old man without another word. She was never the one who will get upset at her dad but this time she thinks that it's just too ridiculous to comprehend. She's actually more than relieved seeing her dad in one piece but Jeongyeon was exhausted and not in her best state of mind and mood, so she make sure that her crankiness wouldn't kept hidden. She headed towards her car and chased Jin away saying she wanted to drive herself home. Jin just nodded not looking at his boss knowing her death glare could kill. Jeongyeon drove for half an hour to her apartment. She walks lazily towards her unit. Her eyes was too heavy to look around and her bed was the only thing that keep on replaying in her vision. Just when she reached for the doorknob, Jeongyeon heard a thumping sound from inside the house, startled the heck out of her making the blonde taking a step back. Her mind started to speculate the worst could happen like some burglars trying to ransack her food stash (apart from Momo of course) or some murderer trying to hide a body and framed her for murdering. Jeongyeon has nothing on her hand to defends herself with except for the car and house keys. She basically left everything in her car. She's hesitant at first but after battling with her own thoughts and mutters a fuck it, Jeongyeon unlocked the door abruptly jumping forward and ready to take charge while screaming but to her surprise, the other party was calm enough to let out a chuckle. "Seriously? who you'll fight with those keys?"

"Jihyo? PARK JIHYO?!! What the actual fuck?! Explain yourself." Jeongyeon eased herself approaching the other girl. "Hello unnie, nice to see you too. I got here an hour ago." Jihyo explained while showing a gummy smile. "How did you-" "Got in? spare key. Under your welcome mat. Same old Yoo Jeongyeon. Predictable." Jihyo chuckled while lifting a fallen book. "God. I almost had a heart attack Jihyo. You could've called me first. When did you arrived? Why aren't you at dad's?" Jeongyeon asked without failing to show how grumpy she is at that moment. "Geez. Well sorry for showing up unexpectedly at 'your' house grumpypants. I landed a few hours ago but no one's at home. Dad says he's at the hospital and also mentioned you're not in town but apparently you're here now and you look like you could use a.. pillow?" Jihyo can see her sister's bare and tired face and Jeongyeon just raised her eyebrows as a respond. She may be  tired, grumpy and all but she can never be mad at her baby sister. Jihyo is Jeongyeon's cousin. The only cousin she have. Jihyo parents died in a car crash two years after Jeongyeon lost her mom and Jeongyeon's dad took her in as his own. Jeongyeon never knew about her cousin's existence since Jihyo lived with her parents in the U.S. They were introduced to each other when Jihyo was brought to Korea after her parents passed. Jeongyeon always wanted a sister and when Jihyo came into her life, she welcomed her with an open arms. It took Jihyo a few months to open up with Jeongyeon and the two get along well ever since.

The two was catching up in the living room, eating some snacks while watching a comedy movie. "Sorry if you felt unwelcome earlier Hyo. I was just tired but I'm happy you're here. I miss you so much!!" Jeongyeon said, ruffling Jihyo's hair and pinching her cheek. "Nahh. Don't worry about it unnie. How long have you been out of town? where are you from exactly?" Jihyo wanted to ask the older one when she arrived earlier that day but they didn't get to talk much since both were exhausted from their flights so they decided to rest first. "Greece." Jeongyeon stated. "Greece as in Europe, Greece?" Jihyo asked disbelief. "Uh huh. Was there another Greece?" Jihyo threw a chip at Jeongyeon. "Yah Park Jihyo! don't waste food." Jihyo got scolded by Jeongyeon but she stuck her tongue out mocking the blonde. "I know you're tired but you also seems pissed earlier. Care to share?" Jihyo probe her sister knowing she will share everything with her. Jeongyeon sighed heavily. Making herself comfortable while hugging the couch pillow. "I was on a two weeks vacation with Momo and Chaeyoung. I'm supposed to get back next week but Jin called me yesterday saying dad got into an accident. So I rushed back home worrying my ass off only knowing that he didn't. I came straight to the hospital after I landed and there he was, smiling and all in his office attire. UNINJURED. I mean, I'm glad he's fine Hyo but it's not funny to get yourself panicking over something that didn't happen." Jeongyeon let out. Jihyo can hear the upsetting tones in those statements. "Weird. I didn't know dad will asked you to come back the same day as me. I got a call as well but from his secretary. He just said dad asked to come home that's all. I mean our home but I wanted to see you first. Oh and another thing. About tomorrow night's dinner? Did he tell you?" "Yeah. I don't feel like going but he said about need to tell me something i don't know. Guess we'll go tomorrow. By the way, how long will you be staying this time?" Jeongyeon questioned. "I'm going back to the states next two weeks. That's the longest I can get." To be honest Jihyo long to be with her family. She wanted  to spent time with the older one especially, but too bad her career required her presence almost 24/7. "Awh too bad. But its okay I planned to visit you this December. We can celebrate Christmas there." Jeongyeon assured the younger one and Jihyo can't help but grinning widely.