Meeting Without Knowing . .
Blind
" Kim Taeyeon ?"
" Here . " I said somewhat boldly . I was at Seoul University . I'm majoring singing . There weren't many people who were doing fine arts at this university since they believe in brains and not dreams . Yeh , it has been my dream to become a singer .
This was just my calculus class . My professor , Mr. Hosuk , was taking attendance .
I tapped my pencil on the desk rapidly . Even though I'm blind , I can take notes . Actually , my one and only friend , Sooyoung , takes notes for me . I'm almost all the way in the back of the class and she's just in front of me .
I listen very carefully to the Professor Hosuk though . His voice is kind of quiet that's why .
I play with my eraser as Professor Hosuk explains some functions . I hear a lot of pencils scratching paper . But from afar , I hear some angry footsteps . They were getting louder and louder .
Then a door opened loudly with a bang .
" Mr. Park , you are late . " Professor Hosuk calmly stated .
" Yeh whatever . " The male voice brushed off . What kind of person is this guy ? He doesn't seem to care a lot though .
His footsteps were coming from my left side and then I heard a puff and a creak . He sat down next to me .
He's very noisy , I have to admit . This guy keeps moving around , can't stay still for some reason . I would glare at him if I wasn't blind .
This guy is pretty much distracting me . I sighed heavily and tried to concentrate on Professor Hosuk's lecture and lesson .
After ten minutes , the bell rung and I let out a relieved sigh .
" Taeyeon , here are your notes . Study well . " Sooyoung handed me the notes and left . Sooyoung is the only person that would talk to me within this whole university . No one wants to be friends with a blind person .
I straighten out the notes and put them in my binder . I stuff my binder into my bag .
People were leaving . I tried to feel for my cane but touched it and it dropped . Apparently , it hit someone .
" Ow ! " Oh it hit that guy . That loud guy .
" Oh I'm sorry . " I apologize flatly and tried to 'look' for my cane .
" You should be . You almost gave me a bruise . Tsk . Stupid idiot . " With that last remark , that man left . I stood there frozen .
. . . . Stupid idiot ??
That bastard . I grabbed my cane and stormed out of the room , trying not to hit anything .
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" Hello Mr . Hwang . How are you today ? " I politely asked while I was trying to buy some fruit at his fruit stand .
" Oh hello Taeyeon ! I'm quite . How about you ? How's school ? " He said cheerily .
" It's fine . I'm good also . " I replied shortly as I placed three oranges onto his weighing plate .
" That'll be five dollars please . "
" Here ya go . " I handed him the money and grabbed the oranges , then I was on my way home .
I tapped my cane to make sure I was going the right way . This was the busiest part of Seoul .
People talk ,shouting and running all over the place . Urgh , it gives me a headache . I sighed deeply .
As I walking down the bustling street , I heard a fight going on . It seemed nasty .
I heard random shouting of male voices and one screeching female .
" Stop ! Please stop !! " The female voice begged desperately . The impact of punching and hitting one another echoed in my ears .
" You ! Cheating on me with a wimp ! " That familiar voice roared . Perhaps it's the loud annoying guy that sits next to me . God .
Sirens rung and car doors opened .
" Sir ! Stop !!! " I heard some ruffling and huffing .
Then all was more quiet without that guy . He's probably in the police car by now .
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At The Police Station .
" Oh my god . . I can't take this anymore !! " Dad yelled . I sat there in a cold metal chair with some scratches and bruises . I crossed my arms and slumped without a care in the world .
" Stop complaining ! God I don't even know why you're here in the first place ! I'm a grown up man , I don't need you to come and interfere with my life ! " I yelled back .
" YOU - ! "
" Sir ! " The police officer dude shouted over us . We diverted out attention on him . I glared at him .
" I just spoke with Judge Lee and he's giving you two choices : Community service or jail . Pick wisely . " He smiled mockingly to me . I narrowed my eyes at him .
" Community service thank you very much . " I glared at him again with lethal eyes .
" For community service , you have to go down to the hospital and help out some patients okay ? " WHOA . WHAT.
" What ?? Help out patients ? At what hospital ?? " I asked appalled that I have to help sick people . I don't wanna be around people that could die any minute . . .
" At Seoul National Hospital . You got a problem ? " The cocky man asked with an attitude . I stood up and glared HARD at him . This of a man . . . .
" Fine . I'll do it . But for how long ? " I asked through gritted teeth .
" 3 months . "
" WHAT ? 3 freakin' months ??!! " I exploded in his face . He cleared his throat and nodded . I clenched my fist and stormed out the station .
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Back the hospital .
Nurse Hyori left ten minutes ago after reading me my notes and helping me do my homework . I was singing . Haha .
" I am fortunate to meet you ... I finally got things to do on the holidays . . . " I hummed softly .
" Me , who loved myself and liked being alone . . . " I paused and I heard the door open .
I turned my head towards the door .
" Who is it ? " I called out .
" Don't worry , it's just me Hyori . I have some news for you . " My ears perked up . I stood up from the chair I was sitting in by the window .
" Come here . " Hyori took my hand and led me to sit down on my bed .
" Is it bad news ?? " My head was in a panic . I pursed my lips , waiting for her to speak .
" No of course not . Well there will be a person here tomorrow to take care of you . " She explained . I frowned .
" Aw , why ? Why can't you take care of me ?? " I was sad because she was closest person that I would consider as family . She put her hand on my shoulder and squeezed .
" I'll be away for a bit . I have to go work at another hospital for 3 months then I'll come back okay ?? " She caressed my face softly .I let my head hang low for a bit . I sighed , accepting it .
" Okay but I'll miss you ." I snatched her in a hug and embraced her firmly .
" I'll miss you too . But don't fret . I'll be coming back . " She placed a little peck on my forehead before leaving .
I stayed on the bed frozen and waited for the door to close . I'm sad now .
She's like my second mom . I don't even remember my mom's face that well anymore . I sighed and decided to go to sleep .
I changed into a big t shirt and shorts .
I pulled the blanket over my head and closed my eyes .
Hopefully , the person tomorrow will be as kind as Nurse Hyori .
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