Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 10:14 AM
Chapter 29: Yoochun's SickSuggested song/music: Why I don’t know - Bae Seul Gi
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxOeLUnqLe8)
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Junsu dragged his body towards Yoochun’s office in the modeling agency wearily. This morning, he had another row with his mother over Chloe and he really isn’t in the mood now to accompany Jang Ri In anywhere, especially not visiting graves. Upon reaching the room however, he saw Yoochun lying on the couch and Ri In placing an ice pack on his forehead. “What’s wrong with Yoochun?” he took the damp cloth from Ri In’s hands. “Fever?”
“A mild fever, nothing serious. Ri In is scheduled to have a photo shoot with Elle. Bring her away…” Yoochun’s voice sounded weak.
“You can’t take care of yourself!” Ri In exclaimed. “Go back and rest!”
Junsu took one last look at his buddy, and started to pull Ri In out of the office. “He wants you out, you’re irritating him.” he pulled her by her wrist roughly. “And you’re not supposed to be late for your schedules. Be responsible.” Junsu half expected Ri In to say something to spite him, but to his surprise, Ri In remained silent. Stopping in his tracks, he turned around abruptly to see Ri In biting on her lower lip, attempting to stop herself from laughing. “Be responsible? Ha! You’re the one who needs to act in a more responsible manner.” Ri In flung Junsu’s hand away from her and strutted off, leaving him feeling lost and confused.
Sprawled across the bed, Chloe stared at the photograph intently. It was something she had taken from Junsu’s photo album without his knowledge - a photo he had taken with a girl. On the back of the photo is Junsu’s neat handwriting. She does not understand what he had written, but she recognised three characters: saranghaeyo. Junsu has told her before that it means ‘I love you’. “Who is this girl you love so much? Even when we’re together, I can feel that your heart is not entirely with me. Is she Li Yin, the one you’ve shed your tears for?”
“Hello? This is the Han Residence.” Miss Chu picked up Ye Seul’s personal line.
“This is Jang Ri In. Yoochun is having a fever and he’s all alone now. Will you pass the phone to Ye Seul immediately?” Miss Chu almost dropped the phone when she heard about Yoochun. Signaling furiously for Ye Seul to come over, she whispered with a hand covering the mouth of the receiver. “Miss, this is Jang Ri In on the phone. She says that Mr Park is having a fever and there’s nobody to take care of him!”
Ye Seul sprung up from her seat immediately and snatched the phone over. “Jang Ri In? How is Yoochun now?!”
“Are you very close friends with Ye Seul?” Junsu decided to start a topic to break the ice. “You called her personally to inform her about Yoochun.”
“Sort of.” Ri In said simply.
“How did you get Ye Seul’s number?” Junsu fidgeted around in the driver’s seat uncomfortably.
“Her family are business associates with us.” Ri In said as she shut her eye. Taking one look at Ri In, Junsu understood that she is not really feeling tired, but just wanted to avoid having a conversation with him. Sighing, he turned on the radio in the car. If the spoilt princess does not wish to talk, he can always opt for the radio.
Hankyung frowned as he packed his luggage. He has been informed that their overseas branch in Thailand has encountered some problems and that he has to fly over immediately. Dumping a pile of clothes into the bag, he zipped it roughly. Knowing how serious his stepsister is about work, she probably had her mobile phone switched off and being in a frantic rush now, he wouldn’t be able to notify Ri In. Tearing a page out of his planner, he scribbled a quick note to Ri In and stuck it on her door as he made his way down the corridor. “Take good care of yourself, Ri In. I’ll be back once I’m done settling the problems in Thailand.”
Junsu rolled his eyes and threw a few glances at Ri In who is having her photo shot. “Mom, I said I don’t want to go for that matchmaking dinner! Just try to accept Chloe!” Junsu raised his voice slightly. “But… no, mom! I- Hello? Hello?!” Junsu uttered a curse as he pocketed his mobile phone. His mother has just called to tell him that she has arranged a match make dinner tonight - 7pm at Les Dieux de l'Est s'élèvent…
“Yoochun! Are you feeling alright? Do you need to go to the hospital or-” Ye Seul started bombarding her ex-fiancé with a bunch of questions as soon as she stepped into the office, but stopped in her tracks when she saw Yoochun sleeping peacefully on the couch. Tiptoeing her way across the room, she bent over Yoochun and placed her hand on his forehead. “Hmm… it doesn’t seem warm. Maybe the fever’s gone down…”
“Why are you here?” hearing Yoochun’s husky voice suddenly, Ye Seul immediately withdrew her hand. Yoochun smiled and grabbed her hand, placing it on his chest. “I’m fine, the fever won’t kill me. But you’re the one killing my heart. Can you feel it?”
“Since you’re back to your usual self, it must mean that you’ve recovered. I’m leaving then.” Ye Seul pulled her hand out of Yoochun’s grasps and practically ran towards the door.
“Ahh! Pain…” Yoochun groaned loudly. “It’s killing me… argh… pain…”
“Are you alright? Which part of you is in pain?” Ye Seul spun around and dashed to Yoochun’s side. Yoochun shook his head and smiled wryly. Before Ye Seul understood that she has been had, Yoochun planted his lips on hers…
“I’ve to go off early. I’ll send you back to the Jang’s though. I’m a responsible person.” Junsu recalled Ri In’s words this morning and said confidently. Ri In shrugged and got into the car. Though slightly upset at Ri In’s attitude, he took it as she was tired after a day’s shooting. Climbing into the passenger seat, Ri In closed her eyes tightly as she thought about the phone call she just received when she switched on her mobile phone after shooting.
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