Taeyeon had been worried over than half an hour in her apartment. All she did was waiting and walked back and forth. She couldn’t focus doing anything. Taejin was the reason. He wasn’t at his school when Taeyeon picked him up. She was a little bit late to pick Taejin because of some business she had to deal with on the academy. An accident in airport when Taejin lost also affected her. She was really scared. Just when Taeyeon wanted to go out reporting Taejin to the police, the door cracked open. Taejin was there with his teacher, holding a black puppy. “Mama, I’m, I’m home.” “WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN KIM TAEJIN!!???” Taeyeon exploded then retreated when she saw his teacher. “Mama, please don’t be angry,” Taejin looked so regretful. “I’m sorry to worry you. Taejin was involved in an accident. I’m deeply sorry, it won’t happen again,” Moon Chaewon bowed 90 degrees. Taeyeon was quiet. Her anger dissipated instantly, she also bowed. “It’s, it’s okay, teacher. Thank you for driving Taejin home.” “It’s nothing. Once again, I’m sorry for causing you trouble,” Chaewon bowed again. “Then, I’ll take off,” she said goodbye then left. Taeyeon then kneeled as she saw Taejin’s elbow and knee were banded. “What happened to you?” “There’s someone who threw out a puppy,” Taejin started. “The puppy got sad and ran to the street. I have no idea the traffic light was still red.” “And you saved him?” Taejin nodded. “His name is Ginger, mama. I did save him. But –” Taeyeon lifted her shoulder. Waiting her son explained. “There’s this ahjussi,” he bowed his head. “This ahjussi, he was hurt. He was hitting by a car because of me.” Taeyeon gaped in shock. “Is he okay?” “He, he pushed me to the sidewalk. He hit himself. He’s, he’s bleeding, mama.” “Bleeding?” “Yeah, he’s bleeding. We took him to the hospital but he’s not awake yet. So, his friend and Chaewon Teacher took me home.” “You’re so reckless, Taejin. How could you do that? Do you know how much I worried because of you?” “Mama, you ever said to me, we have to appreciate every life, didn’t you?” Taejin uttered. “I didn’t think at all. I was afraid Ginger would be hurt.” Taeyeon sighed. “You didn’t think there’s a possibility you’d hurt yourself like this?” “I don’t mind as long as Ginger is fine. That means I didn’t sacrifice myself for nothing,” Taejin smirked. “I guess that ahjussi also had the same thing in his head. He saved me without thinking he could get hurt.” Taeyeon smiled. She didn’t expect Taejin would apply all the things she said and taught. She was proud, without even she knew, Taejin. Her Taejin is growing up. “Just don’t do that again, okay? I think,” Taeyeon looked at the puppy. “Gin..ger won’t be happy if you hurt yourself. He would be sad.” “That’s why, can we see ahjussi tomorrow?” “Of course, we’ll go together. Your summer holiday starts tomorrow, isn’t it? We’ll see him and encourage him so he can get well soon,” Taeyeon caressed Taejin’s head. “Now, you gotta take a bath.” Taejin gave Ginger to Taeyeon. “Please keep him, mama,” he just ran to the bathroom but he suddenly stopped and turned around “I’m…I’m sorry for making you worry about me, mama. I love you.” “I love you too, Taejin,” Taeyeon grinned. Taejin then went to the bathroom. Taeyeon looked at Ginger when he her chin. She always wanted to have a puppy. She didn’t know whether this was a good time to keep a puppy or not, but Taeyeon liked Ginger. The puppy was pretty. “You’ve been hurting two people today,” Taeyeon patted Ginger. “Let’s hope that the man is doing fine, okay?” Taeyeon really hoped the man would be okay. Minho opened his eyes. Where is he? Minho realized he was in a full white room. He could hear the sound of the television in front of him. His head was felt painful as hell. He couldn’t even swallow his saliva because his throat was deserted. Minho tried to sit only to grimace in pain when he felt his right hand powerless. He looked at his right hand. It’s already in a cast, his head also bandaged. He then leaned his back against the bed and tried to remember what happened and how could he get here. But it was useless. His brain was too weak and he already felt an unbearable pain on the head without being forced to remember anything. Minho turned his head as the door creaked open. Gikwang showed up with three shopping bags on his hands. “Hey, Minho, you’re awake already?” “I just woke up. You have a drink? Water? Anything?” Gikwang gave Minho a bottle of mineral water and Minho drank it in one shot. “What happened?” “Your wrist was broken and your head suffered a trauma because of the collision. You’d been sleeping for eight hours.” Eight hours? No wonder Minho was barely felt his throat there. “So my head also wounded? And where’s the boy?” “I ask Joohyuk to take him home two hours ago. I’m afraid his mother would be worried,” Gikwang opened a beer can and took a sip. “He’s okay?” “He only bruised a little. Do you have an idea how reckless were you? You are crazy. It’s a miracle you are not dead yet after being hit that hard.” Minho snorted. “It was pure reflex. The boy was being careless. He chased after a dog I guess. I don’t know,” Minho looked for something. “Now, where is my phone? I have to take a day off because of this. Which is blessing in disguise,” he cackled. Minho reached his phone beside his bed hardly. His eyes widened when he saw there’re 25 missed calls, 15 voice mails and 10 text messages, all from the same person. “You told Tiffany?” “Yes, is that wrong? Just so you know, I had no intention telling her at the first time. But, you know when you’re out I got panic and tried to call 119 from your phone, somehow Tiffany answered it.” “You must be pressed speed dial no 1 accidentally,” Minho sighed. “She has to know after all. She is your girlfriend.” “Yes, I will tell her after I came home and fully healed. Not in my state right now.” “You.” “I really wouldn’t risk telling her in the middle of her preparation for the concert,” Minho shook his head “She is the most overthinking girl I’ve ever met. Imagine how she would react when I didn’t reply her messages or called her after got the news that I was involved in a car accident? Yes, she will freak out, so bad. She could even think that I was dying or already dead. I wouldn’t be surprised if she prepared my funeral after I discharged.” “That bad, huh?” Gikwang was flabbergasted. “It wasn’t even the worst part,” Minho cackled awkwardly. “It wasn’t that bad because I like her so much and considering the fact she’s doing those things because she’s crazy about me.” “Here we go again. I had enough of your bragging,” Gikwang spited. Minho only laughed. But his laughed was vanished as he saw his phone rang loudly. Tiffany’s photo and number showed on the screen. Minho rubbed his face with his left hand and answered the phone. “Hallo, Miss Hwang!” Minho tried to sound normal and cheerful. “Don’t you Miss Hwang me!” Tiffany hissed. “What’s with you?” “What’s with me?! What’s with me?! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!???” Tiffany screamed. Minho put his phone away instantly. “How could you do something so stupid?! Are you a fool?! Have you completely lost your mind?!” “I can explain, Miss Hwang. I’m fine. Stop,” “NO! NO! NO! You stop! You stop telling me not to worry!!!” she barked. “You haven’t called me and texted me all day because you just woke up, didn’t you?” “Tiff, a child would get hurt if I didn’t save him,” Minho exhaled, “so, can you stop yelling, honey? Your yelling doesn’t help healing my wounds. Instead, it feels hurt even more.” Minho could hear Tiffany tried to control her breath and muted for a moments. She then talked again, softer. “I’m sorry, Mr. Lee. I’m out of control.” Minho smiled. “That will do. That’s Stephanie Hwang’s voice I knew. The voice that could make all Korea falls in love.” “Stop it already you silly,” Minho knew Tiffany so well that he knew Tiffany must be smiling by now. “I’m just so worried about you. Do you even know that?” “You were worried?” Minho . “Of course I am!” Tiffany cut off. “I know it. I know you’re worried about me. But, there’s nothing to be worried about. I feel better by just hearing your voice now,” Minho said. “Maybe it would be even better when you’re here and embrace me.” “Aish, that’s it! The ert of yours is the only thing I don’t like about you,” she cursed jokingly. Made Minho laughed. “I can’t go out anymore today. But I surely will go tomorrow to see you,” Tiffany was clearly disappointed. “It’s okay. Come whenever you can. I’ll be fine.” “I have my eyes on you.” “Yeeeessss, go ahead…just…don’t be too overthinking and forget your training. Your concert is coming up, okay?” “Okay. Take care, Mr. Lee” “You too, Miss Hwang,” Minho then hung up. “That was really SNSD Tiffany? She was a little bit excessive,” Gikwang mocked. “I’m used to it now. It’s her way to show that she cares,” Minho sighed. “She’s not insecure. She’s been hurt before.” “Hurt? By who? Nichkhun? Her ex?” “Yes, he was cheating on her. She just couldn’t bear to lose anyone ever again, especially not to another woman.” “That Nichkhun really cheated on her? What the hell was he thinking of? Threw away a woman like Stephanie Hwang? Is he really out of his mind?!” Minho only chuckled. Gikwang uttered. “Even a woman as beautiful as her could get cheating on huh?” “That’s the ugly truth. We men are jerks. That’s why women could never trust us.” “That’s applied only for you. You are jerk. I’m a nice guy.” “Guess the bad guy got the woman huh?” Minho taunted. “Ah, yes about the boy.” “Why?” “I don’t even know his name. Do you know his name?” Gikwang tried to think. “Ssshhhh, Tae…Jin. Taejin. Kim Taejin. Yes, his name is Kim Taejin.” Minho looked at his meal expressionlessly. He’s been stared and didn’t even touch his breakfast for half an hour. It’s not like he’s not hungry, he’s starving but the hospital meals tasted like on his tongue. To be honest, Minho wasn’t a fan of eating anything from outside, he prefers cooking for himself. Aside from it’s healthier and cheaper, Minho also a little bit picky, he cooked so he could adjust the meal with his appetite. “Oy, Minho. Up already?” Gikwang opened the door. He looked refreshing. “Yeah, but I’m starving,” Minho answered. “The nurse already gave you breakfast, didn’t she? Look at this,” Gikwang took a bowl of meat porridge. “It tasted like that blended with meat.” “Want me to feed you?” Minho looked at Gikwang in disbelief. “Are you stupid or what? I’d rather starve to death than being feed by a man.” “It’s just an idea, a suggestion.” “Well, don’t. Yours is terrible,” Minho laughed and saw his phone rang. Photo and number of Andrew, his colleague was shown. “Hello Andrew!” he greet in English. “Lee! Nice knowing you’re still alive” “Whoa, that’s the best thing you could say to me? You didn’t even visit me.” Minho could hear Andrew laughed. “I envy you. It’s blessing in disguise. You know how hectic work has been this month. You’re lucky.” “Let me break your hand and smash your head first. Then we can talk about being lucky,” Minho snorted. “I’ll wait for you then. Hey, Lee. I got news for you.” “News? Is it bad or good? Better be good Andrew. My head is hurt enough.” “I got you a place to stay.” “Place?” “Yeah, you’ll have a flat including the furniture and everything. All you have to do is just packing your clothes.” “Great! Where is it?” Minho brightened. He’s not brightened for nothing. Living in hotel for nearly four months made him improvident. His budget plan was a mess. He had to save more from other expenditure just because he didn’t have a dorm room. “But, the location is a bit far. It’s not in Seoul. It’s in Goyang City.” “Goyang?” “It belongs to Mr. Williams. You know he already departed this morning.” “Mr. Jack Williams?” Minho remembered Mr.