Chapter 9 - To live a day at a time (1/2)
They manage to sneak out of the hospital. Do Sejin realizes that he can't take her in his car. But, that doesn't become a problem. He makes her wear his hoodie and hide her face well. They take a taxi to her house. Luckily, there is no one waiting for her outside.
”Finally, I am back.” Ahn Hana lays down her bed. ”They kept me a prisoner at the hospital for days. I thought that I would go crazy.”
”What was she talking about your head?” He lays down beside her.
”I got into an accident when I was in college.” She closes her eyes. ”I was on my way to my parents' house when a truck hit me. I was driving recklessly. After the accident, I had multiple surgeries. I spent some time in a coma. It was a miracle that I lived. I have been warned not to get hurt again. My head might not be able to bear it for the second time. It's nothing serious.”
How is this not serious? He stares at her who is always calm about the serious things. Is this why she fights without any fear? ”You should be careful.”
”I am careful. Life is short. You can't see what is coming. It's better to live a day at a time.” She rolls to her side, facing him. ”You have a lot of question, kid.”
She wonders why does she tell him things easily. Perhaps, it is because of the nature of the relationship. He is a kid. Her guards are lowered down in front of him. Later, they will pretend that they don't know each other. It makes her heart lighter.
”You should give up that case,” He tells her quietly.
”I can't give it up now.” She shows him a cunning smile. ”They threw eggs and tomatoes at me outside the firm. On some night, they even threw stones at my windows. Now, I am excited. I will bring Baek Han Sol out of prison.”
”I feel like you are seeking death.” He is upset. Why is she seeking thrill like this?
”They have insulted me and my parents. The internet is badmouthing me in every second as we speak.” She chuckles when she notices the worry in his eyes. ”Kid, I will be fine. This is nothing. It's in my gene to rebel against the popular opinion. They don't call me the Devil's advocate for no reason.”
His heart starts to sink deeper when he hears her words. The devil's advocate. Yes, that's her nickname. Ahn Hana sits up. She takes off his clothes and scans his body.
”Have you been working out?”
His two weeks of pain worth it. ”Do you like it?”
”You look better than before.” She touches his stomach. ”Let's take a bath together.”