Prologue:

As Shi-Jin stood before Mo-Yeon, he couldn't help but once again admire her beauty and innocence. He reigned his thoughts and made up his mind. He will be leaving URK soon. But before leaving he wanted to know where they stood. He had been rejected by this very person twice before. Still he stood before her wanting a last chance. He gathered up his courage and asked what had been haunting him for past few days.

Shi-Jin: Are your feelings still complicated Dr. Kang?

He waited for her answer. Time passed by but no answer came. He couldn't help but feel a sharp stab in his heart. But he kept his composure and proceed.

Shi-Jin (con): I see. Let me ask you a question. This might be the last time. About the kiss yesterday, what should I do? Should I apologize or should I confess?

He waited. He waited for her answer but at the same time he dreaded it too. What if she rejects her this time too? Where will he go? In his life he never met anyone who could hold his heart. But this pretty Doctor hold his heart and gave him hope too. Hope. Such a big word for someone like him. Being with Mo-Yeon makes him forget the real world. She makes him yarn for things which is out of his reach. Being with her makes him feel cherished. But perhaps he shouldn't have. Because the very next time Mo-Yeon gave him her answer.

Mo-Yeon: I will accept your apology.

Shi-Jin pressed his mouth in a thin line. He lowered his head to hide the tears that was gathering around his eyes. He composed himself and looked up. When he first joined Army one of his sunbaenim had said- once a soldier is always a soldier. And he will live up to that till his last breath.

Shi-Jin: I am sorry for last night. You can be angry or frustrated. But please never once feel that you have been attacked. I will not be able to live with that.

With those final words Shi-Jin left. Mo-Yeon closed her eyes and let fatigue took over. She was tired of everything. She was tired of the conflict she was having. She was tired of being worried. She liked Shi-Jin. Perhaps loved him too. But he was not an easy man to love. He was a soldier who always goes by rules. For him rules and regulations are everything. He will never be able to share his life fully with her. And to him, his country will always overshadow every other things. He will be gone or days sometimes leaving her in middle of everything. She will not be able to cope up with that. So, better stop the relationship before it reaches to heart. But a tiny voice spoke up from a remote corner of her mind- could you really saved yourself from the heartache Kang Mo-Yeon?

Four Years Later-

Mo-Yeon finished the surgery and washed her hands. Damn she was tired and hungry. She went straight to cafeteria and spotted her friends already there. After bidding a quick hi she went to get her food. As the woman in charge filled her plate, Mo-Yeon scanned her friends. They were really happy. Sang-Hyun who had feelings for Ja-Ae finally proposed and got married two years ago. Chi-Hoon finally became proud father of an adorable baby girl on whom everyone in the hospital dots. Her best friend Dr. Pyo found true love and going to get married soon. A lone sigh escaped her lips. She was still alone.

After coming back from URK only one thought has haunted her. Had she been unfair to Shi-Jin? She has witnessed strong love in those eyes. Those eyes which used to held humor once, was filled with bitterness and grief when she last saw him. But whose fault was it? Yes, she rejected him thrice. The last time may be a little too harshly. But during the post deserter situation when they worked in URK side by side, Mo-Yeon tried to talk to him. She tried Lord knows she tried. But it was too late. Shi-Jin had already shut himself in a shell she couldn't get past to. The trademark smile that used reach his eyes was gone too. In the past four years she surely climbed up the ladder and achieved what she dreamt of. But she never found another man like Shi-Jin. May be because subconsciously she compares them and their attitude with Shi-Jin. No matter how hard she tried to hide, her heart was broken. She wondered what it had been for Shi-Jin who got rejection from her repeatedly. If he felt the same heartache over and over again?

Oujda, Morocco-

Shi-Jin barked yet another command to his fellow comrades who in return gave him evil glares. Especially one feisty surgeon who seemed to be in the verge of blasting his head off. He hide the mischievous grin that is threating to spill over. Instead he sat on the boulder comfortably and took a sip of the piping hot coffee. Ah! He loves his life. And he loves it when his comrades gets punishment. Nothing is more fun than observing others punishment and enjoying hot coffee.

Shi-Jin: Hey you Punks! You just gave 39 laps. You have heard the General. 100 laps, you need to finish 100 laps.

The look Surgeon Captain Myeong-Ju gave was of pure hatred.

Shi-Jin (to himself): Man! This girl will be the death of me. Look how is she looking at me. It will not surprise me if she takes out her gun and shoot me in the head. She even looks like a serial killer. Her code name should have been Black Widow instead of Mystic. Aish! Who took her in the Alpha team in the first place? (With another mischievous smile he added)... I so love my life.