Chapter 13: Sarang
Ye-Jin didn't hear the rest of what the doctor said. Her ears were ringing and she felt nauseous all over. Her eyes teared up at the loss of another innocent child. It wasn't her first time listening to these but she felt quite disturbed either way.
She felt someone grip her hand. She looked up to see Ray looking equally nauseated and about to pass out. She reassured him by pressing down on his hand holding hers tightly. He nodded once at her in assurance and again faced the doctor who was now walking away with Shin Jay for further formalities.
A moment later a nurse came out of the operating room holding a small bundle in her arms. She looked at the trio standing in front of the room and her face turned down in a small frown.
Nurse: you want to hold the baby?
Ye-Jin could do nothing but only nod.
The nurse carefully handed her the small blue bundle. The small baby who had been born into the world only a few minutes ago was fully awake and looking at Ye-Jin with wonder-filled eyes. A small tear escaped Ye-Jin's eyes when she saw the beautiful child.
Ye-Jin: (whispering) she is beautiful.
Nurse: who is the father?
Sooru: we don't know grandma.
There was utter silence at that question and Sooru's answer. The girl who died giving birth to this child was still a minor who had been wronged.
They weren't sure how to answer and Ray saved the situation by asking Ye-Jin to let him hold the baby. She handed the child to him but still kept a hold on the child not wanting to let go yet.
Nurse: well then have you guys decided a name for her?
Ray: Sarang-
Ye-Jin: (nodding in agreement) yes she is Sarang.
Nurse: (agreeing with them and taking the child back) Ye-Jin you have a very nice boyfriend there. (Smiling at Ray) I am also your fan, by the way.
Ye-Jin: (flushing) he is only my friend madam!
The nurse walked away rolling her eyes clearly in disbelief while Ye-Jin and Ray were clearly embarrassed.
Ray: (putting his hands in the pocket) it's always nice to meet a fan. So, what next?
Ye-Jin: (looking at him earnestly) I think you should go back now-
Ray: (cutting her in the middle) b-but-
Ye-Jin: no listen to me I am saying this for your sake. This will take some time to get sorted which involves police and media. Both are really not a good combination for you.
Ray: (hanging his head) ok I understand. Please keep me updated. I want to help in any possible way.
Ye-Jin: (nodding) I will call you when I reach home tonight and tell you the rest of the happenings which will definitely occur here.
Ray: (walking backwards) I will be counting on it. Good night Sooru.
Sooru: Night bro!
Chapter 14: Is all well?
After Ray had vanished from their sight Ye-Jin turned on Sooru.
Ye-Jin: (raising an eyebrow) from Mister to Brother? In a few hours?
Sooru: (star-struck) I didn't know who he was back then sis. Even you kept me in the dark.
Ye-Jin: (rolling her eyes) if I had told you back then you would have been fanboying over him and been useless.
Sooru: so not true but he is my inspiration sis. He is really cool.
Ye-Jin: I thought Shin Jay was your inspiration-
Sooru: That was until yesterday now it's changed to Ray!
Ye-Jin: (chuckling) Bro is going to whip your ass up if he comes to know about this.
Sooru: (shrugging) no he won't, even he'll understand my admiration.
Ye-Jin: (sighing) that I agree with you.
Ye-Jin reached her home at almost midnight feeling all kinds of tired and hungry. She took out her phone and switched it on simultaneously opening the door.
Her phone blinked up with notifications of almost thirty missed calls and a few numbers of texts and emails all from her friend Aera. She decided to put up a reminder to call back her the next day.
Ye-Jin threw her things on the table in the living room of her home and went into her room to change for the night.
She was coming out from the kitchen with a glass of water when she heard her phone blink up with a notification of some incoming text. Surprised at the timing of the message she swiped it open. It was from Ray.
'Ray: Is all well?'
Ye-Jin was at first surprised at the text and then it dawned on her that he had been waiting to know what had happened after he left.
She sat down on the couch with the glass touching her lips she typed away and sent
'Ye-Jin: yes.'
'Ray: have you reached home yet or no?'
'Ye-Jin: yes I just arrived at home.'
'Ray: have you had your dinner?'
'Ye-Jin: no and I am not in the mood to prepare anything now.'
'Ray: open the door. I am outside and freezing.'
Ye-Jin shot up from the couch in surprise, placing the glass of water on the table she ran to the front door.
No matter what safety comes first. So she first scanned the outside through the peep-hole and sure enough, Ray was standing there rubbing his palms together for some warmth.
She rolled her eyes at his state and opened the door for him.
Ray: (shivering) c-can I c-come i-in? It's c-cold.
She thought it served him right to shiver out in the cool night. At least that way he wouldn't forget warm clothes the next time he went out in the cold weather.
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