“Ahyeong ah, Ahyeong ah wakeup.” The distant voice was pulling her away from whatever Ahyeong was experiencing. One minute she was embraced in his arms being kissed and loved and in another her body was shaken with so much of force that it managed to get Ahyeong out of the dream she thought was real. She looked around, her room and a scared to death Hyoson who just breathed in relief as if she has just come out of from the grip of death. She sighed in exhaustion like she didn’t just sleep for ten hours. It felt so real she could still feel his lips everywhere he pressed it. She unconsciously touched her lips, reminiscing about how he captured it in his lips, his sweet taste. He confessed his love for her and a giggle escaped . What a dream? She was so indulged in her thoughts that she didn’t notice the weird looks her friend was giving.

“Ahyeong ah are you okay?” Hyoson spoke with a little hesitation while sitting next to her. “I was scared that you might be having nightmares and here you are smiling like as if you got laid.” She stared at her with her furrowed brows concluding her friend has lost her mind.

“What if I did?” She questioned with a smug smile. It didn’t take long for Hyoson to understand what she was implying and she doubled in laughter.

“Well congrats for your first wet dream.” She answered before pausing, “But you have to tell me whatever happened.” She said giddily and Ahyeong smirked in challenge telling her that she’s not spilling the beans.

“Okay fine, at least tell what was he like?” When the billion dollar question popped up she lost her smile because all she could remember was blurred images of him but she was sure that she saw him clearly in her dreams and even captured his every detail. How dare she forget the face of that holy man with whom she could commit multiple sins? She looked at Hyoson with wide eyes.

“I swear I saw him, his features, his smell, his body but the only thing I remember that he was beyond gorgeous and that’s it. I don’t remember how he exactly looked like.” She spoke after suppressing the pain that surfaced at the pit of her heart which erupted for no reason. She knew it was just a dream then why was she feeling this way as if she has lost someone she loved.

“Have you seen him somewhere? I have heard that you only dream about people you have seen in real even if it’s just for a brief moment so I think if you see him somewhere maybe you will remember him, I guess.” Hyoson contemplated.

“I don’t think I have seen him before. It was an unfamiliar face and I almost thought I had a one night stand with him.” The sadness can be felt in her low tone. Hyoson hugged her.

“People can even barely remember a dream so it’s less likely to remember someone’s face and it’s not like you can control a dream. It happens on its own accord.” Her words were comforting but with that a question popped.

“I think I controlled my dream and I definitely felt his touches, the warmth, the chills, the constrictions, the heartbeats and the way I acted and reacted I did all that on my own will. Even if we suppose that it was just a lucid dream I don’t think it explains the fact that why I felt like I was teleported into my dream.” Ahyeong looked at Hyoson for some answers that could calm her fear which she didn’t knew why it was even there in the first place.

“I honestly don’t have much idea but I think Dr. Lee can definitely help you.” She answered after considering for a brief moment.

“You are right. I should probably ask him.” Ahyeong smiled at her friend inwardly thankful before stretching her hand only to feel a sharp pain in the back of her palm which made her scream. She looked at her hand that was connected to an IV. What in the hell happened to her? Just as she was about to question, the door to her bedroom was opened by a sobbing Chunghee looking like kicked puppy.

“A-Ahyeong ah my friend you are alive. You have no idea how much s-cared I was-” he paused for a hiccup before continuing, “I thought you were going to die. You puked blood all over me.” I puked blood? She looked at Hyoson for confirmation to which she shook her head in denial.

“Well when we stopped by the club to pick him, all of sudden you threw up all the red things inside your tummy which almost looked like blood on this guy which magically sobered him up and scared me. Thankfully, it was just tteokkbeokki.” She explained calmly. “But how much of it did you eat that you ended up in the hospital.” She added

“Yah you ate teokkbeokki alone.” The male accused.

“Well if I knew you were so willing to eat what I ate I wouldn’t have mind sharing.” Ahyeong replied sarcastically before adding, “My parents would have undoubtedly loved it having another victim for their experiment and we would have puked red liquid everywhere, together.” The answer gave chills to Chunghee.

“Ahyeong ah what do you mean? What did they do this time?” Hyoson asked worriedly.

“The thing they do every time.” She sighed in between, “My father thought it would be a great idea if they extinguish the spark in me with another fire which turned out to be red chili paste this time.” A lone tear escaped her eyes. Without another word both of her best friends hugged her knowing she needed comfort and not interrogation.

It’s still unbelievable for them that the picture perfect family Ahyeong has is nothing like what it looks like or maybe it was the fact that they acted their part so well that it doesn’t give away their real face which was uglier than one could perceive. It hurts their heart to see Ahyeong going through such misery but hiding it beneath the disguise of a princess she born to be- flawlessly beautiful, graceful, soft-spoken and well mannered, and an overachiever in every aspect of life. She was carved in such a way that no one could pinpoint a single flaw in her. She was the unachievable standard of a girl everyone in the society aimed for but what they didn’t know was the pain she bore to get here. And they only want her to be happy one day, free from the tangles of her parents and her uncountable fears.

*******

After her friends left warning her to take proper rest and not to even think about stepping in the hospital, Ahyeong thought she could rest for the day given how exhausted she was but the blurred images of her dreams keep appearing whenever she closed her eyes. She just wanted it to go away and in the end she defied her friends order.

“I thought you took a day off.” A voice broke her reverie making her turn towards its source who was taking the seat next to her.

“Dr. Hwang”, Ahyeong smiled sheepishly before replying, “I thought I did but I was bored to death so here I am.” Dr. Hwang looked at Ahyeong lovingly before patting her cheeks

“Why so formal with me? And how many times do I have to tell you to not call me that whenever we are alone. It just makes me feel distant from you.” She cutely glared at the girl who was already feeling guilty for not following her godmother orders.

“Imo, I am so-”

“Ahyeong ah, you don’t have to apologize and it’s not something so serious to feel that way when I was only teasing you.” Dr. Hwang interrupted the girl who already has her head down in shame.

“Honey, look at me.” She held Ahyeong hands making her look at woman beside her. “I don’t like it when you feel that way. I understand that you don’t want to disappoint me but let me tell you this; you aren’t supposed to feel insecure for being you. You are still my Ahyeong who has big dreams, who care about people she don’t even know in general and has a lot of love inside her to give away but don’t know how to appreciate herself for being so good. I know it will take time but you will eventually get used to it so don’t ever feel sorry for making silly mistakes. Hmm?” Ahyeong nodded feeling a little lighter. She always did whenever she had a pep talk with Dr. Hwang who was also the stepping stone in achieving her dream of becoming a doctor.

“I would have talked to you a little more but I am little busy so I have to go. See you later” Dr. Hwang got up and kissed Ahyeong’s forehead before leaving her alone with her multiple thoughts. Never in her wildest dream, had Ahyeong once thought that she will become a doctor but what she could do when fate already has other plans. This was the very place where it all started, Mugunghwa medical centre.

Flashback:

Ahyeong walked without any destination in mind. It’s the first time she’s skipping her classes ‘at least not illegally, she asked for permission’ she thought.

“If your parents learned about your little adventure, you do know what might happen, right?” Her bodyguard driver who was trailing behind in the car, asked.

“I never asked you to come after me if you are that scare-” Her voice got interrupted with what sounded like a groan. They both turned to the source to find a woman kneeling down in the sidewalk while clutching her protruded stomach, she seemed miserable. They ran towards in order to help her.

“My b-baby …. Please save my baby.” Her words were more than enough for the bodyguard to act as he lifted the woman in his arms before running towards the car and lied her down in the backseat before getting inside the car while Ahyeong entered the back seat and helping her calm down assuring her that everything will be fine. They rushed towards the nearest hospital that happened to be Mugunghwa Medical Centre.

On reaching there, the hospital staff helped then to put the woman in stretcher while Ahyeong clutched the woman’s hands in her own. She wasn’t supposed to be here but she just couldn’t leave her, her conscience was not letting her.

“How is she?” The doctor rushed towards them and Ahyeong couldn’t help but look at her. Her heart fluttered at the way the doctor was looking at the woman. The concern could be seen in her features but the way she motivated the woman even relaxed Ahyeong shoulders who unconsciously followed till the delivery room.

“Haksaeng, you are not supposed to enter inside. Wait outside.” the nurse spoke. Ahyeong looked at everyone in daze then her hands linked with the woman on stretcher who was staring at her.

“I want to hold her hand.” She spoke without thinking and the doctor smiled at her before speaking.

“Can’t wait to see your baby sibling?” She teased before adding, “Come inside.” Before Ahyeong could even clear the misunderstanding they entered the room. The lady was shifted in a weird looking bed and her legs raised and put over the bar.

“Dr. Hwang, the dilation is 2.5 cm, BP is 96/110 and pulse rate normal.” Another nurse informed.

“Mrs. Go please keep pushing, little by little.” The doctor who was apparently Dr. Hwang requested the lady while Ahyeong kept motivating the woman telling her everything will be okay. It was her first time witnessing a child birth and the pressure and the pleasure it brought was beyond Ahyeong’s expectations. She imagined how it would feel like to witness this every day, bringing a life to this world. She once more looked at Dr. Hwang who was putting every effort in delivering the baby and all she could feel was immense pride. She wanted to be like her, bringing lives in this world. With the baby a dream was born inside Ahyeong’s heart and that was to become a doctor just like Dr. Hwang.

Flashback ends

Ahyeong smiled at the memory she cherished so dearly. She got up her seat before heading towards her favorite place. Since all her appointments were cancelled for the day she thought why not enjoy this break to its fullest because who knows when will be she able to get some free time for herself.

The path was covered with the cherry blossom petals and she beamed in delight. This time rather than sitting in her usual place she got inside the porch of the castle and sat in the chair and put her pulled her legs up before hugging them.

The buzzing sound woke her up and the cramp in her limbs needs to be relived. She stretched her arms and opened her eyes finding herself in a new setting which was definitely a doctor’s chamber in the hospital where she currently works given the same interior but different vibes. But to whom does it belong? She looked around when the door opened and a man clad in scrubs got inside and his surgical mask still intact to his face. Is it him? Is he a doctor too? What kind of love story do they have? How did they met?

“Did you wait for long?” He asked sheepishly to which Ahyeong shook her head in denial still shocked at what was happening. His voice is different and the physique too.

“Let me just clean up then we will head out, okay?” He looked at her for confirmation and she nodded her head.

As he shut the door behind him, she got up from her chair ready to run away, she didn’t know why she even wanted to get out of here. It’s_

“Ahyeong ah what you want to eat for dinner?” He suddenly opened the bathroom’s door with his head peaking a little which made Ahyeong squeal and he chuckled in his deep voice. She looked at him more clearly; his perfectly combed black hair, his big pretty eyes, cute nose and plump lips and his squishy cheeks she wanted to pinch so badly, he was cute and handsome at the same time. He was looking at her with his raised brows, seriousness painting his features.

“Ahyeong ah~” He called

“Hmm~” The girl still looking at him.

“You are staring at me.” The words broke the daze she was in and her cheeks sprinkled with crimson.

“I should better shower first then we will decide it later.” His brows furrowed as he was thinking about something’s serious. His smile calmed her nerves

While the man from her previous dream made her all hot and bothered, this person here made her calm and composed. They were polar opposite of each other but they were likeable in their own ways. For a second Ahyeong got greedy and wanted both of them. She laughed at her crazy idea.

She sat down where she was previously sitting and contemplated about her dreams. They both were showering when she dreamt about them for the first time; so, will he do some kind of deed after he gets out. The thought itself was giving her weird sensation as if she wanted to puke.

Another set of thoughts crossed her head in the meantime. Is her dream playing some kind of matrimonial matchmaking and she has to choose a man from her dreams? How many more guys will come in her dreams? If she made out with everyone, won’t it feel like some kind of harem? The scandalous thought made her shrink in her seat.

“Why are you so red? Are you having fever?” When did he come and how come she didn’t even notice? And why he is not wearing the towel like the previous guy but black shirt and pant. At the thought of the guy from her first dream the sudden images of his half form contaminated her brain.

“It’s just a little hot here.” She came up with a reply which he bought because it was actually hot in here. He went to his seat and grabbed something before signaling her to get up and follow him which she did.

She looked at her surrounding trying to remember as much as she can. It definitely was Mugunghwa medical centre but she was never in this floor in fact she don’t even know which floor they were in. She looked at the name plates but for some reason they were all blurred.

The man in front of her stopped near the elevator. She looked up to look at the elevator to at least get a brief idea about the place but well it was blurred too. Damn her dream luck.

The lift opened and they entered it and the guy turned to her fully before asking.

“Have you decided what you want to eat?”

“No”, she answered timidly because she has no idea what she wants to eat and it’s a first, that someone asked her what she wants to eat. It really doesn’t matter even if it’s just a dream but she was beyond happy.

“Anything specific you are craving. I have heard that women crave a lot for junk food in this phase.” The sentence caught Ahyeong off guard, ‘what was this supposed to imply?’ Why is she supposed to crave something?’ and which phase is she in?’ Multiple theories fleet in her head but only he knew the answer because the girl was utterly clueless. She touched her belly to see if her suspicions were right but it was flat. Well she might be in her initial days. She thought about trying to feel her pulse to check but before she could the door of the lift opened. Parking lot?

He kept walking fastly as if he was going to miss his plane while Ahyeong dragged her feet behind him. He stopped before a car and unlocked it. Maserati- exactly how much does he make to be this rich? ‘It’s a dream and it can be exaggeration but why am I getting so giddy as if it’s my first time seeing it?’ Ahyeong scolded herself.

Like a gentleman he opened the door for her before settling down himself.

“Are you feeling unwell?” He asked while glancing at Ahyeong who let out a soft ‘no’ in denial.

“Are you feeling nauseous? Are you feeling sensitive? Is your cramp painful? Do you want to sleep? Is it too hot for you? Should I turn on the AC? Should I cook Yachae Juk or Dakjuk for you? You know juk is the best when you feel out of weather?” He rambled nonstop with his pouty lips without pausing for even a breath while Ahyeong looked at him with her wide eyes which could even give complex to tennis ball. She couldn’t help but laugh at his cuteness because one moment he looked so serious and stern and in another he was so cute. This time she couldn’t help but pinch his fluffy soft cheeks. Why the men in her dreams have such a nice skin?

“Wow your skin is so soft? Do you follow any specific skincare routine?” She asked curiously with her hands still on the man’s cheeks, who was glaring back at her as if she has touched something forbidden, completely unnoticed by Ahyeong.

Ahyeong looked in his eyes to see if he was being shy; given how silent it has become only to find him looking so offended at her actions. She retracted her hands back apologizing.

“We’re here” He spoke next while unclasping his seat belt.

“Already?” Ahyeong asked while the male raised a brow at her in question. His house- scratch that- mansion looked so big. The interior of the mansion was equally mesmerizing; the glow from the lights created golden reflection in the cream walls, accessories from tables to simple decorating piece was all made of crystals and the sofa in dark turquoise. The contrast between the cream and turquoise tempted her to paint her house in this shade next time.

She drifted her gaze towards the owner who swiftly made his way towards the kitchen across the living room. She followed behind and sat on the counter.

“You should sit down somewhere comfortable.” He spoke while tying his apron. So he was really serious about cooking for her. She thought before replying.

“It’s comfortable here too.” She smiled shyly before asking, “By the way what are you cooking?” this time he looked towards her.

“Whatever you want to eat?” He smiled towards her. His pretty smile is making her feel things.

“Do you know you have such a pretty smile?” Her eyes widened when he started laughing at her statement because she unconsciously said it loud.

“Ms. Shin Ahyeong, are you flirting with me?” He said while leaning his back on the counter across her. His eyes full with amusement and a grin ready to erupt anytime.

“Am I? And here I thought I was just being nice by complimenting the owner of the house since he is cooking for me.” She answered with her own smug smile. The man only chuckled in response before turning towards the ingredients he collected god knows when.

Even though she looked bold and confident, her inside was churning with embarrassment and only god knows what has happened to her because Ahyeong was never the type to say things like that acting unaffected. This dream is really a dream she wanted to become.

“Should I really make juk or you want something unhealthy? Today I’ll cook you whatever you want?” The question made her think if there was something she wanted to eat.

“Kimchi Spaghetti” He spoke before she could answer the same.

“How did you know I was going to say that?” She asked pretty impressed by his psychic skills.

“Well this is what you crave during you periods.” He said huffing. Well she don’t and she doesn’t even know why she wanted to say Kimchi spaghetti either because if she thinks clearly about it she wants fried chicken. But wait she’s having her periods and this handsome in front of her knows about her periods. She gaped at him for seconds which was suddenly broken at his next words.

“You will burn my back with your intense staring.” He paused as if he remembered something, “Anyways I have already booked tickets for your movie date.”

A Movie date? With him?

The Ending Note:

What do you think is happening to Ahyeong? Well it's a secret but you may have got some hint already. So until next update bye bye.