Prologue:

As Shi-Jin stood before Mo-Yeon, he couldn’t help but once again admire her beauty and innocence. He reigned his thoughts and made up his mind. He will be leaving URK soon. But before leaving he wanted to know where they stood. He had been rejected by this very person twice before. Still he stood before her wanting a last chance. He gathered up his courage and asked what had been haunting him for past few days.

Shi-Jin: Are your feelings still complicated Dr. Kang?

He waited for her answer. Time passed by but no answer came. He couldn’t help but feel a sharp stab in his heart. But he kept his composure and proceed.

Shi-Jin (con): I see. Let me ask you a question. This might be the last time. About the kiss yesterday, what should I do? Should I apologize or should I confess?

He waited. He waited for her answer but at the same time he dreaded it too. What if she rejects her this time too? Where will he go? In his life he never met anyone who could hold his heart. But this pretty Doctor hold his heart and gave him hope too. Hope. Such a big word for someone like him. Being with Mo-Yeon makes him forget the real world. She makes him yarn for things which is out of his reach. Being with her makes him feel cherished. But perhaps he shouldn’t have. Because the very next time Mo-Yeon gave him her answer.

Mo-Yeon: I will accept your apology.

Shi-Jin pressed his mouth in a thin line. He lowered his head to hide the tears that was gathering around his eyes. He composed himself and looked up. When he first joined Army one of his sunbaenim had said- once a soldier is always a soldier. And he will live up to that till his last breath.

Shi-Jin: I am sorry for last night. You can be angry or frustrated. But please never once feel that you have been attacked. I will not be able to live with that.

With those final words Shi-Jin left. Mo-Yeon closed her eyes and let fatigue took over. She was tired of everything. She was tired of the conflict she was having. She was tired of being worried. She liked Shi-Jin. Perhaps loved him too. But he was not an easy man to love. He was a soldier who always go