Chapter 33: Home.

6 months later...

Westport, Ireland

Bong Hee: Hey.. How are you? I haven't heard from you since last night. I'm really worried.. Please call me once you get this. Please tell me you're safe. (Sighs) Sorry if I was too harsh on the phone last night. I miss you.

The next day.

Bong Hee: Noh Ji Wook. What's happening? Are you angry? Did I do something? Was it because I scolded you the other night when you got so drunk and drove home?! I tried to reach out to Mr. Byun and he said you're okay and just busy at work like always. And why are you angry at a pregnant woman?! It's just not fair. You are so unfair and cruel and I can't believe you're the father of my child and...god.. I miss you. (Sniffs) I miss you so much.. Please.. Talk to me. 

Ji Wook's omma: Are you two still fighting?!
Bong Hee: (sighs) He doesn't even talk to me..
Omma: I'm going to kill him. He shouldn't be doing this to you, you know? For God's sake you're pregnant!
Bong Hee: (sniffs and wipes away her tears) I know!
Omma: He's such a kid.. (Dials on her phone)

Mr. Byun: Yeobo! Hi!
Omma: Where's Ji Wook? I need to talk to him.
Mr. Byun: Yeobo...why do you sound angry? (Nervously laughs) he's on a trial right now..sorry.
Omma: It's already 8 in the evening! Why are you lying? Where's your son!
Mr. Byun: Aisht.. Is Bong Hee there?
Omma: You don't need to know. Where is your son?!
Mr. Byun: Calm down, yeobo..
Omma: How can I!
Mr. Byun: Alright, alright.. (sighs) aisht...how do I even start. The truth is I don't know. I don't know where he is. I lied to you guys, even to Bong Hee, because I didn't want her to worry.. Especially in her state right now.
Omma: Okay??
Mr. Byun: I found out from Mr. Bang that Ji Wook called in sick. I was worried so I called him but he didn't pick up. I got more worried knowing the culprit is watching his every move. I went to their house...but he isn't there. I don't know where he is right now. i tried so many times to call him but he never picked up. Bong Hee called and asked about him and I figured out that she doesn't know either, & I didn't want her to worry..
Omma: Oh my.. 

Omma can't hide her worried face to Bong Hee. Bong Hee stands up, approaching her.

Bong Hee: Omma...what happened to Ji Wook?