Ch.1 Reality Check-…Say Whaaat! Part 7

Stuck in this traffic jam I felt like time was running out to meet Seung Jo on time. I started to really worry I would be late. All the while my hands subconsciously lay on my stomach holding his child within.

" Ahjusshi, I'm sorry but do you think you can drive a bit faster?"

"What do you think I can do in a traffic jam? I can't make the cars move out of my way-I'm not GOD Lady!."

"Otkaeji" "What do I do?" I whispered under my breath. Just then the motor biker that cut us off is hit by oncoming traffic in the intersection of the street. I fearfully gasp at the accident unfolding in front of me, my eyes wide as chaos breaks out.-


-Quickly I run out to the crowd where everyone's trying to assess the situation. Feeling a bit awkward seeing everybody just standing around I really try not to get involved and start to walk off. I stop for a minute and reassess my nerves, thinking of Seung Jo's child growing inside me-if it were me, I would want someone to help if they could. Quietly I turn back around and head to the front of the crowd.

Seung Jo's words being recalled to my memory of what to do and how long a person can be without oxygen and survive run thru my mind.

"Let me through!" I yell out to the crowd a little angry nobody's doing anything. 'What's wrong with these people, can't they see she's hurt!

I gently move the body of the woman to naturally slide over to her back and cock her head and neck to the proper degree to administer CPR correctly. Leaning over I listen to hear for breathing. There's none-I start breathing and chest compressions for her to circulate oxygen thru the blood and brain. Looking around I realize no one has yet to still call for an ambulance. I ask the gentleman in the blue raincoat to quickly phone for 911 as I'm still giving CPR.

Kneeling here trying to resuscitate this woman, when finally after what seems like forever she takes a few breathes on her own. I look at the time on my watch-nearly 50 minutes have gone by since I started CPR to help save her. I fall back onto the street paralyzed in the moment and extremely relieved she didn't die, again my thoughts think of his child, immediately my hands fly to my stomach and grip my lower mid-section and feel to see that I'm ok.

All I can think of at this point is getting to Seung Jo-to be in his arms safe, away from the scary events of the world. But being the witness to her survival and administer of first aid I'm asked to accompany her to the hospital. The Surgeon who operated came out of the O.R. greatly commenting my abilities-that had they not been applied she would have died.

"Oh Ha Ni?"

"Dae?" "Yes?" I abruptly jump up from the hard chair I was sitting in against the hospital wall outside the O.R. doors.

"Are you the one who gave CPR to the patient? You did a fantastic job, in-fact if it weren't for you the woman most certainly would've been unable to make it and most likely would've died. Are you trained in medical care survival techniques?"

He asked if I was a nurse or taken CPR instruction. I had not either and really didn't know how to reply to his line of questions.

"Anyeo" "No, not really Doctor Soo, but I will be transferring my major to nursing soon." I said with a bit of shyness

"Crong-Ganyeo," "I see, well be sure to let me know when you reach you residency-I will surely wish to use you as one of my nurses!"

"Geumopseumnhida," "Thank-you, Doctor Soo. Thank-you!" I say super excited at his acknowledgement.

"One more thing Ms. Oh; Who did you say your husband was again I think I missed it?" The doctor asked before turning to head off.

"Auh," "Oh, ...my husband...? Oh his name is Baek Seung Jo Doctor."

"Really? What a surprise this is. Your husband is going to be one of my Student Med-Interns when he transfers his Major to our department next school term." He said with pleased satisfaction.

"No wonder, what a small world we live in. Tell your husband for me he really married a wonderful woman. When you get into the program be sure to look me up so I can give you a recommendation for residency too. Well, I have another surgery in 15 minutes so I've got to get going Oh Ha Ni.' He pats my shoulder before bowing to leave; 'It certainly was a pleasure, crom."

I left the hospital in a taxi in the marked taxi zone outside the main entrance and directed the driver to head toward the restaurant Seung Jo was hopefully still waiting at. 'Will he be there? What if he's not there-maybe I should just tell he driver to head home. No-he said he would wait, should I trust that he'll be there?'

By the time I made it to the restaurant Seung Jo said to meet at, my hope that he was still there was very slim. Running in I look around for my husband.

"Ma'am, we're about to close." said the head restaurant waiter as soon as I entered.

"Dae-Yes." "Perhaps...', I Pause a minute; 'Ani'aeyo-it's fine." I replied to the waiter disappointed for being late.

Looking over I begin to walk around the place to see just by chance he might still be here on the verge of nearly crying. Walking to the end hallway a room door opens to its sensor and standing before me-my husband. 'He WAITED! He really waited!' I thought overcome with joy.

"There was a traffic accident." I mumbled feeling utterly defeated.

"You should have sent a quick message then. I worried something happened to you."

"Khan'chana? Are you alright, everything 's ok?" He asked-a voice so tender I'd never heard him use.

"Auh…yes." Tearing up I quickly run to his welcoming arms. "I thought you left already?" I state while he just holds me tight.

"Otjaseo?" 'How could I leave when I know no matter what, you would still come here looking for me if I told you this is where I would be. Oh Ha Ni, How can you still doubt my heart and love for you? You make my life interesting and fun everyday. How could I not possibly wait for you. You who waited patiently for me to realize and come to my sense. I will gladly wait the rest of my life for you. Oh Ha Ni, you are my everything and my everything is you, make no mistake! Baek Seung Jo is utterly captivated by the spell you've cast and have me under. My eyes and heart see nothing and no one but you."

With Seung Jo's confession of heart to me I can't help but to fall in love with him all over again. We leave quietly getting into our car and drive away. On the way home I mention I'm hungry and want to eat remembering quickly I now have his child to eat for too-which makes me excited-I ask if we can get burgers, then remembering nothing's open, change my mind and suggest we just go home.

To my surprise we don't head home and Seung Jo drives into the park after hours and we park on the sidewalk. "Seung Jo-what's up your sleeve now? Why on Earth are we here?' I can't help but be a bit surprised at this odd action of his.

"Yeogi," "They don't allow cars in here at night." I state a little suspicious of him now.

"Crae-nigoya?" "Is that so?"

"Craenae-tu Otakae-ae?" "How can we drive in like this, what if we are discovered?" Shockingly I look at my husband.

"Hae-myeun," "Then, we shouldn't let ourselves get caught should we? I think it's exciting to do things we shouldn't don't you? It'll be okay if we don't get caught."

A little flabbergasted at my husbands response I really am a little taken back with his comment. I don't know what to think.

"I didn't know Baek Seung Jo had this side to him?" I stated with a half laugh and a smirk. "I can't believe it-it's pretty cool!"

"There are more than a few attractive sides to me that you're not aware of you know." He said sarcastically, "You're in trouble now! You're totally trapped under the spell of Baek Seung Jo." 'He really is out of his mind!' Indignance pooling in my mind.

The quiet silence is peaceful as we sit in the car with one another the park lights lit up and the poles decorated with tinsel and garland all around. It's quite a sight to behold at night, especially the Christmas Tree the park recs have erected in the middle of the park diagonally across from us. The most beautiful star a-lit the top of the Tree gleaming brightly in the wintry Christmas night. 'Truly a beautiful sight to see!' I quietly think to my self.

Discussing many subjects even me being a sunbae to him for saving a life first. Seung Jo I can see thru my peripheral sight is just staring at me, so I turn my head to look at him.

"You're my Sunbae now you know."

"Really? How so?"

"Well, ...up till now I haven't even seen a patient, you've already saved a life, ...and ...you also killed a mannequin." He quietly joked.

"Tsch!" I smirk off his silliness. 'He really does want to die I think? -hehe' Then thinking about his comment more; 'Actually, to be honest-it felt a bit strange." I started my explanation.

"Compared to killing a mannequin, using CPR to save a person is so super different." I continued emphatically; 'I had no fear at all. My entire focus was on saving that woman's life. So much so, I even forgot about our date. Originally I wanted to become a nurse because of you, but now I think it's much different. I think now it's a greater calling for my life." I Pause to let my words sink in and look over at Seung Jo.

"Seung Jo-shi-I think I will apply again."

"Tu-ahjukae." "I'll help you." Seung Jo replies with a very satisfied and pleased look in his eyes.

"Yes." I hummingly acknowledge his offer.

"Egauh-neun," This is turning out to be a very great Christmas!" ... "Everyday is Christmas,-" ... "Auh?" I'm caught off guard.

"When I'm with you, that is!" Seung Jo quietly admits out-loud.

Staring at my husbands face I can all but hold back my overflowing feelings of love I have for him. Seeing his reciprocation shining back at me I feel my self falling for Seung Jo all over again. How could I ever live without this man now. My Love, My Life, My Everything. That is what Seung Jo means to me and now there is no one in the world who can take that from me-or us.

"Merry Christmas!" Seung Jo states with conviction. ..."Merry Christmas!" I echo his words gleefully.

At that I jump him in the car right where we are pressing my whole self against his body and passionately start to kiss him parting his lips with my tongue energetically.

"Yah!" "Hey! Someone might see us." 'You better get used to this, I think I'm gonna do it more often.' Thinking to myself mischievously.

"Seung Jo-shi?-Who's gonna see us? We're in our car." I laugh mischievously this time.

My husband tries to pull away from me with all his might but I hold him steadfast. I'm determined to have my way with him. 'Seung Jo-shi-I have you now-you can't get away tonight. Should've thought twice before you decided we ought to go parking! -hehe!' I raise my eyebrow twice in cynical anticipation thinking to myself.

"Yah!" He says still trying to pull away, but it only makes me want him more as I keep fighting against his pull away from me.

"Yah-ah!" "HEY! Men are supposed to make the first move silly girl. You're embarrassing me. Aren't you being too forward all of a sudden?"

"Bwa-auh?" "What, what did you just say?" I ask a little perturbed at his words. We are already married what does it matter? Seung Jo if you throw a fit here so help me!- reaching for Seung Jo I attack him with kisses again. As he tries to pull away once more this time successful.

As he pulls away he can see my smile a-lighting my face and my utter amusement at his astonishment in my advances on him. Seeing this Seung Jo can't help but to smile so bright it blinds me as he lightly laughs at the joy of it all.

"Saranghae-yo, Oh Ha Ni... Naeja sarangni!" "I love you, Oh Ha Ni... My love!" He says as he leans in ever so passionately to kiss me.

I can only stare at his eyes in the moment and get completely captivated by them. Seung Jo just an inch from my lips suddenly I remember why I was so excited to see him for dinner. Just like you Oh Ha Ni-always forgetting important things-Pabo!

Nearly forgetting I haven't given him his Christmas Gift-I interrupt his advance. 'Here goes nothing Oh Ha Ni! Hope this goes well'

"Seung Jo-shi?... Remember you asked me to make a visit to the clinic?...

"OH HA NI!-you really are something sometimes. Now how will we get the mood back-?"

"-Ugh, Yea," "Yes, I remember-craeso?-And?" Rubbing his hand thru his hair a bit then leaning back against the head rest turning to me.

"Crae-sae," "Well, I went to the doctor as asked and the results I received- ...well, I just don't know how to put this..." I pause nervously not knowing how to come out with it.

Seung Jo waiting keeps looking at me a cautious look on his face and concern in his eyes. Seeing me pause he abruptly sits up again

"YAH! OH HA NI! Just come out and sa-" ..."-SEUNG JO-SHI! ...You're gonna be a New Father!" Spitting it out as fast as I can interrupting him mid sentence squinting my eyes shut tightly not wanting to open them with my head down-chin clenched to my chest waiting for his reaction.

"DAE-AE!?" "WHAT!?" Staring chillingly frozen in place-his face a loss of all emotion, his eyes lock on mine.

Trapped in his gaze-stuck. I sit there waiting... 'Seung Jo... -the look you ware on your face-I know it well...! -Don't I?'