-Present-

Chae and I were going on a late lunch. Already past 2pm since we left the hospital and I haven't slept a wink. Last nights shift was hectic and that incident earlier with boss' grandson almost drained my energy. I dragged my feet sluggishly inside the restaurant.


"Babe are you okay?" Chaeng asked worriedly.

"I'm alright. Just a little bit tired, the usuals you know I always manage." I smiled not wanting to disappoint her. She's been asking me since last week to visit this newly opened restaurant together but I was always busy. She wanted to try their specials. It will help her bar's menu, she said. She held my hand and walked to the table and helped me order food. I let her choose. Chaeyoung's taste is the best when it comes to meals.

After our meal, she looked very satisfied which made me smile. She was beaming when she tasted the first course and was really happy even after we finished everything. She excused herself to the rest room. I was also full, now I really wanted to sleep making me doze off a bit. When she got back I immediately sat straight.

"Babe, do you mind driving?" I asked shyly.

"Of course, you looked like you are so gonna collapse any moment. I was just observing you." She hesitated but continued to talk

"I feel like you'll be disappointed if I cancelled today and beat yourself for not going with me so I followed along, You look like a zombie though".

I was embarrassed, it feels like she can read my mind everytime. Not being able to say anything I lowered my head and bit my lips.

"Also, I think you really need a meal. I bet you haven't had your breakfast before I called."

I grinned at her.

She grabbed my hands and looked at me so softly I could feel her gazing into the depths of my soul.

"You know, you don't have to feel obliged doing things for me. Since the moment you've welcomed me in your life again I have never pressured you. I'm contented with anything even just staying with you. Just follow your pace. I'm just here supporting you."

I feel like crying. She ain't pressuring me but somehow it feels like one. I appreciate, I really do but... I don't know.

"And.."

"I want the healthier version of you."

She made it sound so y.

I gulped. She saw me. I tried to open my mouth to make a comeback but I gulped again.