Chapter 10 - What day is it today? (1/2)

”It's a minor concussion. But...” The elderly man hesitates to say the words.

”I see.” I recognize the voice.

”You don't look upset.” The elderly man sounds worried.

”I am relieved to see her again.”

My head is still throbbing. I find Kang Si An sitting across me, watching me with his green eyes. His hair is black. Beside him, Manager Jeong is standing to his right. She is frowning at me. There is a trace of worry in her eyes.

The elderly doctor smiles at me and asks, ”Miss Kwon, how are you feeling now?”

”That depends.” I return his smile. ”What day is it today?”

He shares a look with Kang Si An. I can't tell whether I am back in my present time or I am still in the future. Kang Si An looks the same except for his clothes.

”Is it May or October?” I ask in a low voice.

”October?” The elderly looks into my eyes. ”Miss Kwon, you had a minor concussion. Do you have a problem remembering?”

”Haha...No.” I sit up. I have a bigger problem than that. None of your x-rays can help me. I have to get out of this place before this guy kills me. He is watching me pensively like I would disappear if he takes his eyes off me. Well, that might be the case.

It makes me nervous. What is he thinking? He must have known that I am from the past.

”I will come back later to check up on you.” The elderly doctor nods at Kang Si An. They are leaving me alone with this evil creature.

”No...wait...” I jump on my feet. ”I am not feeling well. It hurts a lot.”

”Where?” Kang Si An grabs my hand. ”Where does it hurt?”

I try to free my hand, but he doesn't let go. ”Let go.”

”She is fine,” He tells the doctor. ”She lies whenever she is in trouble.”

”That's not true.” I watch the doctor leave with Manager Jeong. ”I am really hurt. I need to go to the hospital.”

They close the door, leaving me alone with him. Kang Si An holds my hands. I think about the ways in which he can kill me. He won't do it here, right? He can't kill me. I won't die here. I have to go back and live for six months to get murdered later.

He pulls me into a hug. ”I have missed you.”