episode_0092

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As I lived in this dimension without any major ups and downs, there was something I briefly missed.

A trial arranged by the goddess. In other words, there is someone in this world who is obsessed with me.

Of course, I was careful as soon as I got here.

I thought that this obsession must have come from the relationship the original owner had built.

However, no one was obsessed with me.

There was one candidate, but her obsession was not about me, but about money.

That’s why I felt relieved. This world has no interest in me.

So, I drew a blueprint for a future full of hope that if I just take care of my body, I will live a long and prosperous life here.

But who would have thought that I would dig the grave with my own hands.

– Squeeze

Her grip on the sleeves of her clothes and pulling them was strong.

With my arm held by her, I couldn’t leave a certain radius, like a country dog on a leash.

“Mr. Garam. Please let go.”

Since jerking my arm away would hurt her, I raised my hand.

My hand rose above her tightly clenched fist. And her hands shaking underneath them.

She looked at my sleeve and then at my face.

She was biting her lip with her front teeth, and the thought occurred to her that she might bleed.

“Mr. Garam.”

I call her name one more time.

Let go of this hand. If I had had it my way, I would have said this already.

However, as I am responsible for this incident, I cannot speak harshly to her.

It was a problem that arose because I dragged myself into it, and it was an incident that arose because of my relationship with her.

When her name was called, she shook her head.

“I don’t like it… If I let go, I’ll go…”

Before she knew it, she had tears in her eyes again and squeezed out her voice.

“Ma, I will listen carefully… Don’t go somewhere and leave me alone. Please, please.”

“Mr. Garam. I’m not going anywhere. First of all, I have to leave the hospital. I’ll get a doctor. I can’t stay here forever.”

Kneel down to eye level.

“…….”

“It’s only for a short time. It takes less than 5 minutes.”

“……”

Suspicious eyes. I never imagined that I would receive this kind of gaze from her.

Where has that lively, warm and cheerful girl gone?

Was the shadow as dark as the light was bright?

Did they have no choice but to shine brightly to hide the dark shadows?

Well, I wonder what is important about first and second.

It’s more important to fix what happened.

Mr. Garam, who had been thinking for a while, let go of his hand with an expression of unwillingness.

I finally twirled my free arm and relieved my stiff shoulder.

I was so nervous while driving here so quickly that my whole body ached.

“Just wait a moment.”

“I will count 5 minutes.”

It would have been cute under normal circumstances, but today it sounds scary.

***

Only after the doctor briefly checked her condition were we able to leave the emergency room.

When I calculated the cost of the usual tests and intravenous fluids, it came out to about 150,000 won. I paid for this.

As I was heading to the parking lot, Hocheol, who was sitting in a very small rest area next to the hospital entrance, saw me and stood up.

He must have been burning a cigarette, and there was a butt in his hand.

“Brother, it’s over… yo?”

Hocheol scratched his head as if it was strange when he saw Garam following me, holding the hem of my clothes.

It’s complicated for me to explain too. Just pretend not to notice.

“Didn’t you go?”

I thought he had just finished his shift and gone home, but it looks like he had something to say.

“Oh yeah… well…”

Hocheol, speaking slurred, looked at Mr. Garam.

“Is this an important story?”

Hocheol nodded slightly at my words.

It seems like a sensitive topic to talk about in front of Mr. Garam.

“Me, Mr. Garam. Would you like to sit on the bench over there for a moment? I have something to talk about business with this friend.”

“Again? Are you falling again?”

“Still, I won’t go out of sight. The distance over there is only about 5m.”

“…….”

Are you anxious, dissatisfied, or both? It is difficult to read facial expressions with a mix of emotions.

Still, instead of stubbornly holding on like in the emergency room earlier, he goes to the bench.

I was wondering what would happen if I dragged my arm here too, but it was fortunate.

Hocheol and I turned our backs on her.

“Hey, I’ll light that fire. Brother… Ah, you hung up.”

Hocheol put a cigarette in his mouth and lit it, as if he wanted to smoke one more cigarette.

The cigarette burned red in the darkness, and Hocheol sucked on the acrid smoke to his heart’s content.

“Phew…”

Turn your head slightly and spit out smoke.

“What is the story to tell? Without even going home.”

“Brother. Mr. Garam….”

Hocheol lowers his voice.

“Why Mr. Garam?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to stay away? I don’t think I’m in my right mind.”

“…….”

“I’m not sure what kind of wind is blowing these days, but… I think it would be better to go somewhere else to exercise.”

“Well, it doesn’t interfere with your daily life, right?”

“You’re stressed. Last time too, I was so stressed out by one or two of those bitches that I passed out.”

“Well, I’m glad that you don’t seem to be chasing that bitch these days.”

He taps the cigarette with his finger and turns off the ash.

I had nothing to say in response, so I stayed silent and Hocheol continued to speak.

“I’m not saying this or that. I’m just worried about my brother’s health.”

“Hey, are you worried?”

“Of course. You changed my life. You should be worried.”

At those words full of loyalty, I grinned without knowing.

I patted his shoulder.

“Okay. okay. I won’t overdo it. Today’s work is actually my responsibility. I don’t think I can just let Garam go.”

“Is it your responsibility?”

Hocheol opened his eyes wide.

“Uh.”

I glanced behind me. Mr. Garam, sitting on the bench, is biting his nails and glaring at me.

“But because she touched Mr. Garam.”

“That bitch? No, why Mr. Garam, who has nothing to do with it?”

“That’s right. If you want to George, George me. Don’t bother touching Mr. Garam who is still. Tsk.”

“I’m saying this after everything has passed. First of all, she’s a bitch. I told you. Even if you hang out with other female cams, don’t hang out with her. I am so-”

“Okay, okay. I wasn’t good at it.”

Before, I had so many loyal subjects around me, so why did I live like this?

“Anyway, it’s late today. That’s it. Go in.”

“Yes. Brother, please go in and rest. It was a long-awaited vacation, but you must be disappointed.”

After finishing his cigarette, Hocheol threw the butt into the trash can.

The flying butt hit the rim and went inside.

“Well, I was out of luck.”

Saying that, I turned to Mr. Garam.

“Ah, brother.”

Hocheol calls me and stops me as I go to Mr. Garam.

“Why?”

“Are you going to just leave her alone?”

It’s a story about one.

“No, you have to pay it back as is. Why ask the obvious?”

I answered, wiping the screen of my phone with my thumb.

“I have to repay what was done to satisfy me”