Hey Guys! Okay so this not really another chapter but more like a missing scene. I wrote it to go in the last chapter but it didn't really fit the flow. However, I still wanted to share it. It is the conversation between Bong Joon Gu and Baek Seung Jo that is discussed at end of the last chapter. I really wished they had added a moment between Baek Seung Jo and Bong Joon Gu in the show. The Chris storyline was just added so last minute and I loved how jealous/possessive Baek Seung Jo was about Ha Ni. Especially once they were married and Joon Gu declared he loved only Oh Ha Ni. BTW, I saw that most of you wanted a better conclusion on Doctor Choi so I may add one more chapter after all. Let me know if you all like it!
Baek Seung Jo threw a piece of eggshell at Eun Jo who responded with a quick flick of water from the sink. His mother seeing an opportunity took the bowl of flour and dumped it over Baek Soo Chang who had been trying to pay bills at the table. He vanished under a cloud of white dust and Geum Hee snorted as the boys immediately crowed in laughter. "Yah!" Soo Chang yelled and began to chase his wife. Baek Seung Jo grinned at their interactions while they darted around the kitchen. He couldn't deny that without his mother there would be no laughter or spontaneity in their house.
Eun Jo catching the silent message from his father snuck up behind his mom grabbing her waist. "No, Baek Eun Jo," Geum Hee hollered trying to get loose but it was too late. Soo Chang grabbed her face and rubbed his messy cheeks all over her.
Baek Seung Jo leaned over the counter watching the scene. His mother was trying to wiggle away but Soo Chang didn't let go. He finally pressed a sloppy kiss on her until she giggled helplessly. Seung Jo inwardly chuckled at the obvious affection still between his parents.
After his father pulled away, Geum Hee could barely hold herself upright she was laughing so hard. Her hair was sticking up with a dusting of flour and Soo Chang resembled a snowman. "It is a good look for you dad." Eun Jo teased and Geum Hee nodded happily.
His father sneezed and Seung Jo threw him a towel, "Here you go. I have no idea what to cook for dinner now though. Mom took my meal."
She gave him an impish wink, "Oh well. I will text Ki Dong and just ask him to grab something on the way home."
"Seung Jo?" Ha Ni called weakly from upstairs.
"Down here," Seung Jo yelled over his shoulder without thinking. Then hearing the sound of her shuffling feet, his eyes widened in alarm. "Yah! Ha Ni, you better not being walking down the stairs by yourself."
He heard his wife sigh, "For heaven's sake, Baek Seung Jo."
"I will go help her, Hyung." Eun Jo offered and took off to intercept her. Seung Jo followed him out and saw his brother wrapping his arm around her waist, steadying her. Ha Ni had stopped at the top of the stairs and was giving him an exasperated smile. She had been released from the hospital yesterday morning and Baek Seung Jo had absolutely refused to let her move than a foot.
"What are you doing up?" He demanded sternly. Ha Ni rolled her eyes, "I had to go to the bathroom."
"Great. Now get back to bed."
"Eun Jo." Ha Ni gestured to the stairs acting as though she couldn't hear him.
His brother ignored his scowl and slowly began to lead her down. As soon they reached the bottom, Seung Jo smacked him lightly on the back of the head. "Whose side are you on?"
"Right now," Eun Jo gave Ha Ni a grin whom he truly did love despite the constant teasing. "I am on Noona's side." He rubbed her arm before leaving to help Geum Hee clean up their earlier mess.
Ha Ni laughed lightly. "Relax, Seung Jo. I am just going to the couch for a change of scenery, not running a relay."
He sighed. He knew he might be going a little overboard but still… A few days after the incident with Doctor Choi, Ha Ni had still not felt right. She was lethargic and couldn't move without becoming faint. After finally confessing to Seung Jo, he had dragged her to the hospital for some tests. They had revealed she was severely dehydrated and her kidneys were not functioning properly. Within seconds of reading her charts, Baek Seung Jo had her admitted into a room and forced some much needed fluids into her body.
After two days her vitals had finally started coming back normal. Even then it had taken some hard convincing for Seung Jo to allow her to go home. He had only relented once Ha Ni agreed to stay on bed rest. She didn't even try to argue knowing he was right. As a nurse she had recognized it would take a while to undo the damage on her body from the past few months.
"Baek Seung Jo," Ha Ni said interrupting his thoughts, "Can I sit down now?"
He blinked at the question before following her gaze and saw he was clenching her wrist in a vice grip. "Oh, sorry." He led her over to the couch and helped get her comfortable. "How are you feeling?"
"All right," Ha Ni answered with a yawn. "I have about as much energy as a newborn though."
Seung Jo nodded, "That is to be expected." She pulled the blanket strewn over the back of the couch over her legs, "Did you talk to Jung Joo Ri and Dokgo Min Ah for me?"
"I did." Baek Seung Jo assured her. "They said for you to call them once you're up for visitors."
"Thanks," Ha Ni said guilty, "I hate putting them off. I know they are worried but honestly- "
"Stop Ha Ni," Baek Seung Jo interrupted firmly. "You don't need to feel bad. You are sick and just need some time to recuperate. They understand." Well maybe not at first, but once Seung Jo had explained it to them or rather threatened them, they got the message. However, he decided to keep that part of the conversation to himself. His wife would probably not be happy if she knew Baek Seung Jo had told her friends he would lock them in a closet if they disturbed her.
He heard the opening the door and Oh Ki Dong trying to squeeze in. He frowned at the sight but his face immediately darkened when he realized her father was bickering with someone outside. "Stay here."
Ha Ni opened to her mouth to ask why but her husband strolled away before she could. "I'm sorry, Seung Jo," Ki Dong leaned against the back-door panting. "Once Bong Joon Gu heard she was in the hospital, he has been insistent on seeing her. I kept him out of the hospital but tonight he followed me home.
"Chef," Bong Joon Gu called desperately, "I won't tire Ha Ni. I just want to make sure she's okay. Does she need anything? Is she resting with her feet up?"
Seung Jo gave Oh Ki Dong a tight smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. "It's all right. I will handle Bong Joon Gu. It is time we had a conversation anyway."
"Oh well- "Ki Dong broke off with a sigh. Despite not wanting to hurt Joon Gu, Baek Seung Jo was right. "Maybe you better."
Seung Jo opened the door and stepped out forcing Joon Gu to fall back. "Oh, Baek Seung Jo."
"Bong Joon Gu, come walk with me. We need to talk."
"Not now. Ha Ni is sick."
Seung Jo stopped him as he charged forward, "Right. Which is why you are not going to bother her."
"I won't bother her." Bong Joon Gu insisted but when he tried to sneak past once more, Seung Jo lost his patience. He grabbed the collar of his jacket and dragged him away from the curious stares of his family leaned up against the window.
"Let me go. Yah! Baek Seung Jo," Bong Joon Gu hollered trying to break free but was unsuccessful. Seung Jo waited until they got to the park across the street before he released him. If he threw him down a little hard... Well there was only so much a man could take. After this week, Seung Jo had no intention of letting anyone believe he was indifferent to the idea of another man sniffing around Ha Ni.
"Enough Joon Gu. We are going to have the conversation we should have two years ago."
"What? I don't want to talk to you. I want to see Ha Ni."
"My wife," Seung Jo stressed pointedly, "is not up for visitors." Bong Joon Gu flushed a little at the words, "I only wanted to make sure- "
"I know what you wanted." Baek Seung Jo interrupted trying to stay calm, "but it is not going to happen. Ha Ni is exhausted and just got out of the hospital. You are not going to disturb her."
Joon Hu folded his arms defensively, "That is for Ha Ni to decide."
"Wrong. It is my decision because Ha Ni belongs to me." Seung Jo snapped. "Plus, I've had enough of you creeping around and making Ha Ni uncomfortable."
Bong Joon Gu looked horrified, "I don't make- "
Yes, you do." Baek Seung Jo moved closer, getting into his face slightly. He didn't actually want to fight Joon Gu but he wanted to make sure his position was understood. "You make her feel uneasy whenever you fawn over her and try to get her attention. I don't blame you for loving my wife but that's the point Bong Joon Gu. She is MY wife. Not yours."
Baek Seung Jo narrowed his eyes warningly when the young cook continued to ignore him. "Bong Joon Gu, you need to accept that Ha Ni loves me. You can't keep chasing her like she is still up for grabs. Every time you gush over her and come over like this, you make her uncomfortable. So, you either stop now or I will make you stop."
Joon Gu stared at him, taking in the steely expression on Seung Jo's face. It was different than his cold but slightly annoyed expression he normally wore. "I have always loved Oh Ha Ni. She is the only woman I ever saw spending the rest of my life with."
"Tough," Seung Jo shrugged. "I beat you to it."
He saw that his words hit their mark as Joon Gu clenched his fists with a deep growl. "You always need to win, don't you?"
"I did win," Seung Jo reminded him. "I am the one she picked. So, this is your last warning...Let Ha Ni go."
"Do you honestly love her?"
"Yes." Baek Seung Jo answered without hesitation. "I always have."
"For the first time, I actually believe you." Bong Joon Gu's shoulders sank in reluctant defeat. He looked up to the sky. "Now what do I do?"
"I honestly don't care what you do," Baek Seung Jo told him. "So long as you understand to leave Ha Ni alone." He turned to walk away but paused with a huff. He hated these kinds of conversations. They were so annoying. "However, you might want think about apologizing to Chris."
Bong Joon Gu looked at him blankly, "Why? She is the one who left."
Seung Jo pinched the bridge of his nose. And people thought he was clueless about relationships. "Aish! Because pabo, you spent all this time chasing a married woman instead of someone who obviously loved you."
"Oh," Joon Gu thought about it for a second before he gave a sheepish shrug. "You may have a point. I doubt it will do any good since she is not talking to me but I will try."
"Fine." Baek Seung Jo didn't really care if Joon Gu made up with Chris so long as he got the message about Ha Ni. When he re-entered the house, his family frantically scattered like they all had not just been pressed against the window watching their conversation with his mother's binoculars.
"Bong Joon Gu decided to go home," Baek Seung Jo told Ki Dong casually. Ha Ni's father smiled sadly, "Probably a good idea."
"Baek Seung Jo?" Ha Ni asked from the couch and when he walked into the room, he chuckled at the sight of her. She had wrapped the blanket so tightly around herself that the only thing visible was her eyeballs. "Yes."
"Was that Bong Joon Gu? I recognized his voice."
Seung Jo nodded, "Don't worry though. He won't be bothering you anymore. At least not the way he has been."
Ha Ni visibly relaxed. The incident with Doctor Choi had made her anxious about being around Joon Gu. Although, she knew he was harmless, his affection for her was no longer appropriate. "I love you. Thank you."
Seung Jo gave her one of his rare grins. The one usually reserved for when they were alone or when he was trying to convince her of something. He took a step to the couch, "scoot over."
"Why?" Ha Ni asked and he nudged her up slightly, "I thought we could watch a movie or something.
"That would be nice." She moved stiffly and he grabbed the remote before settling her back down on him. Ha Ni laid her head on his lap and he ran a hand over her hair but stopped when he noticed she flinched at the touch. Seung Jo looked down concerned, "Your head still hurting you?"
"Yeah," she mumbled, "I can't seem to shake it."
He pressed his fingers into her temple and rubbed slowly. Ha Ni gave a sigh of relief and he felt the tension in her body easing. He kept it up as he picked a random movie, knowing she would be asleep in few minutes anyway.
Just as her eyes began to close, Geum Hee burst into the living room with a loud yell. "Ha Ni do you want-" she slapped a hand over her mouth realizing Ha Ni was almost asleep but it was too late. His wife jumped in fright at the noise with a low whimper of panic. Baek Seung Jo quickly leaned over and whispered soothingly in her ear until she relaxed.
Once she finally dozing again, Seung Jo shot his mother a frustrated glare. "I'm sorry," she mouthed apologetically.
Seung Jo rolled his eyes and gestured for her to leave. He waited a minute but once he was certain Ha Ni was really asleep, he grabbed his book from the table. It looked like it was going to be a long night before he could take her back to their room without waking her.
Seung Jo settled into the couch and began to focus on his studies. He was so absorbed in his research, he didn't even care that his mother was spying on them from around the corner.
"They are so cute." Geum Hee squealed a few seconds later when Ha Ni stirred against him and Baek Seung Jo simply moved her into a better position with an obvious familiar manuever.
Geum Hee snapped a quick picture of the couple before hurrying off, not noticing her son's soft smile. Seung Jo shook his head and reminded himself to ask her for a copy tomorrow.
