Haneul walked into the room.

Haneul : Doctor Lee?

A tall man in his late 50s was sitting behind his desk, going through some files. He shot Haneul a look when he saw Haneul at the end of the room.

Doctor Lee : Haneul... (he stood up and took of his glasses) please, sit.

Haneul slowly walked up and sat facing him. 

Doctor Lee : Sorry to have kept you waiting. (he sat down) You do know Director Nam already made an appointment for you right? (Haneul nodded) Its not until after lunch.

Haneul : I know. I just... I have something else later on. Is this okay with you?

Doctor Lee : Its fine. (he smiled) Now, what it is it, sweetheart?

Haneul : Is it really too late? 

Doctor Lee couldn't read her expression, therefore he didn't know how to respond.

Haneul : (Haneul sighed) I don't remember the last time I was here. Nothing really changed.

Her eyes wonder around the room. Just a few years ago, the hospital was like a home to her, Doctor Lee was like her bestfriend and this room was her hangout place. 

Doctor Lee : I never agreed on stopping the treatment. (he said with a sad voice)

Haneul : That's why I never came back. (She ran her fingers through her hair) I was 18. I was too young to go through all of that. 

Doctor Lee : And, now you're not?

Haneul : I'm not going through all of that again. (she let out a small laugh under her breath)

Doctor Lee : Then, how can I help you now?

Haneul : Just a few small matters.

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Woohyun came rushing into the restaurant. When he saw Haneul sitting comfortably at a table, he sighed with relief. Woohyun walked up to her.

Wooohyun : I told you I'd pick you up.

Haneul : I know. But I was already out. 

Woohyun : You drove here? (his voice sounding a little frustrated)

Haneul : No, the driver sent me.

Woohyun took a seat and they both ordered coffee.

Haneul : Woohyun. There's something I need to talk about. 

Woohyun : Go on.

Haneul first hesitated. She looked for the courage in herself and man up.

Haneul : I want to travel.

~Silence~

Woohyun : What?

Haneul : I want to see the world, Woohyun. (she smiled) I want to see the Forbidden City in Beijing. I want to see the Eiffel Tower. I want to see sun in Hawaii. I want to see the coloseum in Rome and see the people in England. (she sounded very excited) Do you understand?

Woohyun : Well, (he quietly grunted) I have work and.. there's a lot still to do here. I can't just leave.

Haneul : I know. (she bit her lips) That is why.. I'm going.. by myself.

Woohyun's face turned red. He seemed angry.

Woohyun : No. (his voice calm, but stern)

Haneul : But...

Woohyun : I said no. (he stood up)

Haneul : Woohyun, please.

Woohyun walked out of the restaurant and head for his car. Haneul followed him.

Haneul : Wait.. (She chased him) Woohyun! (Woohyun kept walking to his car, not looking back) Please, just hear me out.. (he stopped and turned around)

Woohyun : That's enough, Haneul! (he grabbed her wrist)

Haneul : (Haneul's hand was in pain, but she didn't show it) Woohyun, please. (she teared up)

Woohyun : Don't cry. (he let go) Get in the car.

He gestured a sign to make her go in. Haneul backed away. Shaking her head as she did so.

Haneul : How could you.

Then Haneul ran across the street, called a cab and went home. 

"He doesn't understand," Haneul thought, "No one does..."

".....how could he...."