South Korea, 15 October 2015: 4 pm.

As soon as they landed, Eunji started to drag both of them to the nearest wedding boutique. They needed to settle down a wedding dress and a suits, at least an hour before the ceremony started. Despite the tiredness, Eunji was being ecstatic about their wedding. Chaewon was trying on the dress when Eunji started to be a chatterbox. Joongki had gone to try his suits.

"Unnie, you're really lucky getting Joongki oppa as your soulmate. He's a really great man. He has handsome face, he is funny, kind, caring and considerate. He is a husband material too," Eunji said cheerfully, having a dreamy face. "If I'm not his cousin, I'd be marrying him already."

She let out a defeated soft sigh, regretting for being born to such a cool man's cousin. Chaewon chuckled. "Lucky? Probably. But, do you know that he always boast about himself?" she asked the younger woman. Eunji smiled brightly and nodded.

"Of course I know. His boasting skill is really the best. Everything's on point. Too bad, everyone knows if he boasts about things." They burst into laughter after that.

"You seem to know Joongki-ssi well," Chaewon commented.

"Very well. Oppa literally grew me up. I was 10 when my parents passed away. His family took me in until I turned 18. I could say he's the best cousin I've ever had."

Somehow, Chaewon was impressed. It might seem nothing much to Joongki, but it meant so much to Eunji. "Joongki-ssi is perfect in any ways. But, that will be too much to handle isn't it?" she asked in curiosity. Eunji snickered at her statement.

"Oppa is not. He disobeyed his mother a lot. They've had countless arguments. His mother is one stubborn woman, so he always lets her win." She couldn't help but smile at that. "But for unnie's case, he just couldn't give up. It's his life after all. He tried to convinced his mother a lot of times. Most of the time, he failed. But, he finally did it," she said, having a proud expression.

Flashback

"Omma, just listen okay?" Joongki said, holding tight his mother's shoulders. Mrs Song nodded, slightly wondering why. Joongki wiped away his tears and took a deep breathe. It wasn't easy but his mother needed to know the truth. "My father, your husband..."

10th June 2002.

It was 11 pm when 17-year-old Joongki woke up from his short nap. He looked around the hospital room, finding his mother was sleeping at his father's bed. His sick father was still sound asleep. He rubbed his eyes and walked out from the room. He decided to hang out on the rooftop while having a light supper. After a while, he heard footsteps, indicating there was someone just coming up there. But he decided to ignore it. It started to get serious when he heard another person talking about 'do not commit suicide'. Joongki didn't want to get involved so he hid away, and took a sneak peek of the incident behind a wall. Since it was night time, he couldn't see their faces well. He heard the advice given by the another person.

"Mister, please think about your wife and children. They need you more than you think. Without you, your children will lose a father figure, a role model, and a protector. I thought of committing suicide too, but my children need me. Without me, my sick son couldn't even survive. Please. Please don't  jump." He carefully persuaded him.

But, the someone ended up jumping while another person tried to grab him, but he failed. Joongki was taken aback as he subconsciously took steps forward. He found his mother lying still on the floor, with tears wetting her face. Only then he knew the someone was his father.

"Her father tried to save appa. He told appa about his children to save appa. I was there, omma. I listened to everything he said. I saw everything he did. He did try to save appa. But, appa just...didn't want to live anymore." Joongki couldn't stop his tears from streaming down. All these years, he thought his mother knew about his father's suicide. He, again and again, apologized to his mother.

End flashback

"Were both of you gossiping about me? I suddenly sneezed a lot while wearing my suits," Joongki asked, raising his brows while having his arms crossed. He was standing right behind the curtains, as Chaewon had yet finished fitting her wedding dress. Eunji sneaked her head out through the curtains and shook her head.

"Nope," she said it cutely. "You sneezed a lot simply because you sneeze. Nothing to do with us." She smirked and opened the curtains, revealing a fully dressed Chaewon. 

Chaewon wore a white princess cut dress. The dress was a lacy long-sleeved top with a sweetheart neckline. It was handmade detailed laces and sequins with pearls around the waist. The gown was pure satin, so it flowed flawlessly. Her black hair was made into a dainty fishtail braid swooping into a chignon. Her hands were holding a bouquets of white and red roses. Chaewon awkwardly scratched her head in polite manner, feeling quite embarrassed. Her cheeks were tinted with shade pink as she blushed at Joongki's stare.

"How do I look?" she asked, couldn't help but smile. Joongki was in awe. He couldn't stop staring at her. His lips unknowingly curved into a sincere smile. His smile really reached his eyes.

"Oppa!" Eunji called and slapped him on the shoulder, startling the older. "Stop eating Chaewon unnie with your eyes." She rolled her eyes.

"I'm not! She's just too beautiful," Joongki said defensively. Eunji snickered.

"Sure, sure. We should go now," she said, glancing on her wristwatch. "We still have an hour before the ceremony start."

"Oho the newlywed wife," Hyemi cheered as she leaned her back to the reception desk.

"Our pediatrician couple," Nurse Im said, getting a great reaction from the people around. Chaewon who was checking on the chart, having a shade pink on her cheeks. She hid her face with the chart, embarrassed.

"Pediatrician couple. Where did you get the idea?" Chaewon asked.

"Our gossip group," Nurse Kim revealed as she walked toward them. Chaewon raised her brows in surprise.

"You guys gossiped about us?" 

"Somewhat," Hyemi said, grinning widely. "Well, we're not sorry. You two happened anyways." She winked. "Ah, by the way, can you replace me for Haru's surgery? I don't feel well today."

"But I-"

"Thanks in advance." She cut her off, patting her on the shoulder before walking away. Chaewon heaved a worried sigh. What do I do now?

Chaewon was anxiously doing the scrubs when she felt a nudge on her waist. "What are you doing here? I thought you're banned doing any surgery," Joongki whispered.

"I am. But Hyemi isn't feeling well. Honey, what do I do?" Chaewon replied nervously.

"I'll think of a way. For now, don't do anything." She nodded, finishing the scrubbing. Joongki turned his back. "Nurse Kim. Can you call Chief Seo for me? It's urgent," he told.

"Chief Seo needs to our director today," Nurse Kim replied. Joongki sighed as he turned to Chaewon.

"We have no other way. Let's try our best to avoid major bleeding," he told as an encouragement for her.

Chaewon had calmed down but she was still sobbing and shaking. Joongki finally could take a look on her properly. There was some obvious signs of struggling. There was several slits on her arms. Her hands were completely covered by blood. Some parts of her clothes were torn. Her hair was a mess. Her eyes were still containing the fear. There was a splatter of blood on her face. Joongki took out a handkerchief from his pocket and cleaned up the blood from her face.

"We need to call police and ambulance," Joongki said. "You're hurting." Chaewon instantly made eye contact with him and shook her head rapidly.

"I-I....." Her voice was trembling. "....I-I killed them Joongki-ssi....I'm a killer!" she cried out loud, with tears rolled down heavily. She tried to hit herself but Joongki stopped her, holding her hands from doing so.

"You're not a killer! You're just defending yourself! Get yourself together Chaewon-ssi!" Joongki stated firmly. He turned his head to the bodies. It was three men and two women in black suit. Their faces were unseen because of the black mask they was wearing.

"How do you even know that I'm not a killer even when you didn't witness anything?"

"That's it, I didn't witness anything. All I see is a woman in fear and five suspicious bodies. It's obvious that you didn't do anything wrong. I bet these people were trying to kill you, am I right?"

Chaewon looked straight into his eyes. "I don't remember anything. The police not gonna believe me..."

"I believe in you. That's enough. Trust me."

Chaewon's eyes shot opened. Her chest was heaving heavily. In instant, she got up into sitting position, hugging her knees. She took a deep breath, calming down herself. "It's the nightmare again." When I can ever escape from this dark past?

Chaewon surveyed the room. This is not my bedroom. This seems like....hospital's room?  She frowned at the sight.

"Honey?" she called. Joongki was sleeping on the bed next to hers. He made a bit of movement before his eyes fluttered opened. The moment he saw Chaewon, he instantly got up and went to her.

"Are you alright?" he asked, holding her shoulder. He seemed very worried. Chaewon scooted closer to Joongki and hugged him. Instinctively, Joongki wrapped his arms around her.

"I'm alright. What happened?" Chaewon asked, looking up while still having her arms around his torso. "I couldn't recall anything yet."

Joongki gently her head before taking a sit beside her on the bed. "You fainted during Haru's surgery. Nothing happened to her because I asked Chief Seo to cover for you. But-," he stopped, sighing softly while gazing lovingly at her.

Chaewon's brow raised. "But?"

"Director was there, watching everything. I think he knew about your disorder. He was considering of firing you."

Chaewon could feel her heartbeat stopped. It struck her. She couldn't help but cried at the moment. Joongki pulled her into his embrace, patting her back affectionately. The entire room was filled with her sobs. After a while, Joongki broke the hug.

"I'm going to help you to overcome this disorder. Whatever will it take, I'll help you. Are you willing to help yourself?"

Chaewon laughed. "Of course I'm willing. What kind of question is that? But....is there a way?" she asked worryingly.

Joongki smiled. "We'll work on it."

"Honey."

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

He smiled, "I don't need a thank you from you because you're my wife."

"Are you free right now?" Joongki asked, leaning his back against the receptionist desk. Chaewon was beside him, checking on patients' records. She stopped working and looked at him with a little serious face.

"Why? You gonna ask me to play around again? You're dead if you ask me that question again," she warned, changing her attention back to the records. Joongki's lips formed a sly smirk. He scooted closer to Chaewon.

"Didn't you like it too?" he whispered and laughed. Chaewon groaned. She turned to him and started hitting him.

"Do we have to witness this everyday?" Nurse Im who was at the receptionist desk asked Nurse Kim.

"Hmm, seems like that. There's no day this married couple wouldn't fight over small things. But, their quarrel is cute though," Nurse Kim chuckled. Nurse Im smiled and nodded. The two nurses continued witnessing Joongki's and Chaewon's love-quarrel.

"Hey, hey Moon Chaewon stop!" Joongki said. "Okay I was at fault for bringing you to the playground. I just wanted to play with you. Didn't you like it too that day? Or were you expecting something else?"

Chaewon stunned at the question. "I-I wasn't!" she sternly replied, slightly stuttering.

"Oh you were..." Joongki smirked. "But it's okay. I'll let this pass." He took her hand in his. "We have something to settle, let's go."

"Dr Song, I didn't even say that I have free time."

"Do you have free time right now?"

"Yes, I do."

"Then, let's go."

"Okay." With that the couple walked away heading their destination.

"Their way of ended the quarrel is always surprising. It's so simple."

"Both of them are so considerate to each other."

"I know, right?" The both nurses giggled.