Chapter 1 • Live or not to live

As i expected. Every single things that happened in short period, it must leaves something unusual and hanging. Even at the first place, i’ve questioned me and wondered. Why Mr. Lee could passed out under 10 minutes while the suspect object was currently observed that it’ll or at least took 30 minutes to react as the result. And it is odd when Mr. Han shouted out. His expression was way more than something. Yet, i couldn’t send one time prejudice though. Due to own presumption. But anyway, it is not my act to continue to investigate the whole scene. I’m just. . . Worried. If this case led us to worst scenario.

It’s 6 PM and we haven’t got chance to get further news from hospital. Both Mr. Yoon and Mr. Han hardly to reach. Ye-Na seems uncomfortable as ever, but seeing Seung-Soo do his thing to comfort her. I must admit that he could do better than me. So i leave her to him. Meanwhile, i’m thinking of the upcoming request from that guard. What’s his name again? I believe he didn’t mention his name though. But, he gave me the whole requests list. It’s cute. But it’s more than just a bouquet. More likely a whole shop.

I guess, this is how a person fall in love and celebrate their special day. Leaving works early to see their love one. Do whatever it takes for making them happy. Gives all the sake of life. It’s truly amazing. I completely commend and admire how he appreciate his partner. In his busy hour, even he got chance out to leave the house for long period. He still got time to spare for his partner. How, lovely. I really hope can do this with everything I have.

“Byun.” Seung-Soo suddenly made a call to me.

”Yes? Something’s up?”

”Not really, but. What’s up with the guy?”

”Which guy?” I mean, who is he imply to? A guy?

“The person who came straight at you.”

”ah, that guy. Well, honestly i don’t know his name though. But, he just made a massive order.”

”Massive orders? May you elaborate?”

”It’s anniversary celebration. Perhaps, their wedding I believe? But, the bouquet he requested is quite something to me.” For over years i worked in here. Probably, this is my first time to accepting kind of massive request. It’s not that I ain’t capable of.

“Impressive! I’ll lend my hands for you.” With smiles, he looked at me gently.

“Thanks a lot, Seung-Soo. Though, i don’t know if its work out.”

”grab your worries away. You sure able to get things done. You’re not alone, okay?” The way he comforted me and convinced that everything is going to be okay, is the sweetest moment he always ever got had to. Honestly, i’m flattered. How a nice guy keep themselves single?! Anyway, not my business.

As we continue awaits and run the day until close. The rain finally fall down and bit by bit later, it become heavy. I could see the storm coming thru as well. The winds pretty visible and i can tell how the outside was. It remind me where i was before. This rain, the storm, the coldness that always bother me. No place to hide. Even how my skin received so much pain afterwards. Its. . . Hard to think. I really don’t want to think about it anymore.

Speaking of raining, I do remember too. Back then, a car stopped by infront of me. I was shivering in rain and coldness. Then, a guy came out from the car to give his umbrella to me. He even put me his warmth coat. I don’t remember his face though. I also didn’t got chance to ask his name. But. . . For some reason. After seeing Mr. Lee by today. I feel like. . . Those dah are coming back. I mean, the day that someone gave me a huge goods to live with. I vaguely recall that day. Yet, to be true. Mr. Lee is something.

I don’t want to mistakenly assume that guy on that day was Mr. Lee. Cause, I’ll embarrass myself of course, duh. Anyway. This rain probably gonna remain soon. Hoping it’ll gone on my time off. It’s a pain to get myself in wet. I can’t run, i can’t even get myself faster when comes to rain.

“Byun-ah.”

”hmm? oh, you seems okay now.”

”Haha, yeah probably. Thanks to Seung-Soo.” She awkwardly agreed as she look at me with little chuckles

“What’s up? You want to say something?”

”About today. . .”

”Yeah? Why?”

”I think, i should be the one in charge of suspect.” Eh? What does she imply for? Suspect? Suspect for what?

“Pardon me? What do you mean by suspect?”

”err. . .” She fidget her hands as she looks down.

”Ye-Na? Are you—“

”I was the one whi put drugs on the water.” I gasped at the time she confessed. She didn’t even flinch oft a single time. Nonetheless, she did said that bluntly without thinking furthermore.

“What are you—“

”We know that the result. It should have take more than ten minutes. . . But put it in large amount lf drugs. So it’ll react faster than it should be.” She continue to explain of her behalf action.

I— uh. . . I have nothing to say. I’m completely speechless. The way she acted in, and she didn’t even being so dramatic. She just stood there and confessing that she’s the culprit. She was all over the place on this case. But, why? Why she ever do that? Is she got deep down massive inside ego? Or hidden seek for revenge? But, she never told me anything of this! How is she— she’s not that i know. Choi Ye-Na is a person who care her surround. She once told me that, she want to make people smile. But, why now?

“Ye-Na, I—“

”I know. Your expression tells everything.” Isn’t that obvious?

”I’ll do self report by tomorrow. So, this is my last meeting with you, and Seung-Soo.” She begin to show her smile.

“I might be bad, but for the whole thing that i share with you guys, are truly my greatest and greatest heart.” She continue as she holds onto my hands. I can see her tears begin to roll down on her face. I can feel her hands are shaking too. This probably way more difficult than she expected. What i can do is, accepting her comfort and being understanding of what she done.

Seung-Soo and I begin to gather around and make final group hugs with Ye-Na. I know, either me nor Him are totally confused by her statement. But, we understand why she finally said the truth. We are people who live above lies and truth. And nor of em’ are able to keep for in long time. So yeah, i should understand either way. I’m proud and salute of her braveness. It is still a crime, but to call out herself out, and spill out her crime scene is the most honest way to get life out. Better or not, it’s depend how she runs it. May my prayers and bless, are with her. We may apart for now, though I hope she will become a better person in future.

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