Bab 162: The Movie Night

"What should we do next?" asked Jae-Hwa, excited.

"I am taking you home," said Jae-Geun, sadly.

"What? Why?" inquired Jae-Hwa.

"I have to go to the hospital, received a message that one of my patients needs emergency care," lied Jae-Geun.

"Then why would you waste time in dropping us? Leave for the hospital, we will take a cab," suggested Nivritti.

Jae-Geun closed his eyes in disbelief. Clearly, he didn't think it through. It was now hard to get out of his lie. He wanted a spend a few more minutes with Nivritti but at the same time wanted to run away from her. His heart was bruised as she saw him just as an acquaintance and not as a friend.