Chapter 3

You Are My First Priority

Soon-Ja opens her eyes and glances everywhere to identify the place. She tries to get up to the bed but fails as she feels the sharp pain in her head.

She holds her head and screams. “Aghhhhh!”

Suddenly, the door wide open and Eun-Hee with Dr. Haneul enters the room.

“Relax,” Eun-Hee says and makes Soon-Ja lie on the bed.

“Where am I?” Soon-Ja asks her and Eun-Hee smiles before saying further to her.

“You are in the hospital. Now relax. You need to take a rest first. We will talk about it tomorrow,” Eun-Hee says calmly and gives her medicine before leaving the hospital.

“Dr. Haneul, please make sure before leaving, she is okay.” Dr. Haneul nods at her and follows her.

***

Jung-Won loses his tie as he is tired as hell. He drops himself on the couch in the living room. Suddenly, he feels a pair of arms around his neck. A smile appears on his lips, he closes his eyes and smells Eun-Hee’s perfume.

“You are home, baby,” Eun-Hee says and kisses his cheek, making him blush. “Go freshen up. I am heating the food.” Eun-Hee smiles and Jung-Won nods at her before going to his room.

Eun-Hee goes to the kitchen and turns on the stove, and starts heating the food. She is busy placing plates and dishes on the table. A pair of arms wrap around her waist behind her back, she gasps.

Jung-Won snuggles his face into her neck and inhales her perfume.

“You smell nice, baby,” Jung-Won states, making her heart pound.

“Let’s have dinner, Jung-Won,” Eun-Hee says, making sure not to be weak in his touches

“I wanna stay like this some more moments,” Jung-Won says, his breath touching Eun-Hee’s bare skin, making her breath hitch. They stay in the same place for a few moments. Jung-Won makes Eun-Hee sit on his lap and she feeds him food.

After having dinner, Eun-Hee wipes Jung-Won’s lips and pecks him. He smiles and pulls her closer to her waist and leans to kiss her. His lips touch her, Eun-Hee closes her eyes as she feels his lips on her, Jung-Won kisses her softly, making her heart pound faster. He leans down to her jawline and kisses her softly. Eun-Hee tightens her grip on Jung-Won’s shoulders.

Jung-Won smirks and feels happy to see his wife feeling the same as before. Jung-Won looks into her eyes and smiles. “I love you.”

She smiles and hugs him. “I love you too.”

Jung-Won takes her in his arms and goes towards their room.

“Let’s continue it in our room,” Jung-Won says in his husky, seductive voice, sending shivers down her spine. She blushes and buries her face in Jung-Won’s chest.

***

In the morning, Jung-Won was admiring his wife’s face. He caresses her hair and smiles. Eun-Hee opens her eyes and smiles at her husband.

“Good morning, husband,” she wishes him a morning. Jung-Won leans close to her and kisses her softly.

“Morning, wife,” Jung-Won replies to her.

Eun-Hee gets up off the bed and steps towards the closet. She takes her dress but stops as her gaze lands on her husband.

“You are not enough?” she asks and Jung-Won shakes his head. Eun-Hee rolls her eyes and throws a towel on Jung-Won’s face.

“Go freshen up, or you will be late for work.”

Jung-Won groans at her work and goes to the restroom. Eun-Hee laughs and shakes her head.

***

In front of the hospital building, Eun-Hee steps out of the car, and Jung-Won gives her a flying kiss before driving away. Eun-Hee enters her office and checks her schedule for today. A small knock on the door catches her attention.

“Come in,” she permits the person.

Dr. Haneul comes inside her office and she gives him a look. Dr. Haneul smiles and sits in the chair.

“The girl you bought yesterday. She is doing all fine now. I am here to tell you about her,” Dr. Haneul says professionally and smiles.

“Okay, Dr. Haneul,” Eun-Hee answers as her eyes are fixed on her laptop.

After a few moments, Eun-Hee goes out of her office with Dr. Haneul. She enters the room, catching Soon-Ja’s attention. She checks her and smiles.

“You are recovering quick as I can see you are a strong lady,” Eun-Hee says softly.

“Even though I don’t want, God always saves me to show the world’s worst side,” Soon-Ja says while inhaling a deep breath.

Eun-Hee and Dr. Haneul frown at her words, sharing their glance.

“Is it too hard to find happiness in this world?” Soon-Ja asks Eun-Hee while looking deeply into her eyes. “Why do you have to face all these worst people to find a better one?” Soon-Ja sighs before saying further. “Why is it a crime to be an orphan in this world? Do we ask our parents to throw us out of their lives? Why did they give us birth when they can’t take care of us?”

Eun-Hee’s eyes softened on her words.

“Why did you save me? You know you made me alive, now I have to live this life. It is painful.” Soon-Ja sobs, making Eun-Hee’s heart clenches.

Eun-Hee sits close to her and holds her hand. “Everything is gonna be okay,” Eun-Hee says, but Soon-Ja jerks her hand away.

“It is simple to say, but hard for us. You can say that easily.”

Eun-Hee smiles and wipes Soon-Ja’s tears away.

“I am saying this because I know how it feels. I have seen a person who was just like you when I met him for the first time and, trust me, he is a cheerful man. Happiness finds the ways to come. We don’t need to run for them. Trust me,” Eun-Hee says and Soon-Ja smiles a little.

“Where did you live? We need your basic information,” Eun-Hee asks but frowns as she sees Soon-Ja’s teary eyes.

“I have no place to live,” Soon-Ja answers, Eun-Hee feels the same pain as before.

Everything is the same: her face, her smile, her story, and the pain.

***

At night, Eun-Hee and Soon-Ja are sitting in front of Mrs. Young. She is glaring at Soon-Ja as Eun-Hee tells her everything about Soon-Ja. It does not satisfy her mother with Eun-Hee’s decision. She feels something bad, something different towards Soon-Ja’s presence.

“You think Jung-Won will agree with your decision to take her to our house,” Mrs. Young says while shooting death glares at Soon-Ja.

“Take who?”

They all flinch as they hear Jung-Won’s voice all of a sudden.