Extra: Yoo Si Jin and General Yoon
It took Si Jin a month until he could return to work. During his absent, Special Forces had three missions abroad with the new captain to lead them. And now, when he got back, folders and files piled up on his desk. He just didn't know which one was better; had to handle the mission with his gun or had to do the paperwork.
After his injury and being treated again at Haesung Hospital, all soldiers in the base finally aware about his engagement to Mo Yeon. It was not that he didn't want to make it public, but being in Special Forces meant he had a limit on sharing his personal life. Sergeant Seo and Lieutenant Yoon of course the first of the few persons who found out. And then, his father and of course, Mo Yeon's mother. Si Jin still couldn't believe sometimes that he finally could ask the woman of his dream to become his wife. Mo Yeon was really hard to get, and harder to impress. And as their relationship progressed, she finally embraced herself as the part of soldier life.
Si Jin still remembered about Mo Yeon's conversation with his commander at the hospital. He didn't mean to eavesdrop, but Mo Yeon's voice alerted him and by instinct, he rose from his patient bed, pulled out his IV, and crept into the door. He was proud of his fiancee for defending him and prouder when she mentioned both of them keep each other alive. His heart full with love for the pretty doctor. General Yoon was right. She should have joined the army.
And speaking about General Yoon, Si Jin wondered if Lieutenant Yoon's father knew about his engagement. In the army, gossips and news traveled fast. For years, he was in the General's favor of becoming his son in law. But apparently, both Si Jin and Lieutenant Yoon never had feelings for each other. The General's daughter already set her eyes to his former second command while he would tie himself with a doctor, a civilian. General Yoon already met Mo Yeon when they were in Urk, but at that time, their relationship had just begun. Si Jin felt relieved General Yoon already asked him about how he felt for Lieutenant Yoon before his relationship with Mo Yeon went deeper.
So, he didn't appear to surprise when the General summoned him to his office two weeks after he returned from his sick leave.
"Salute, sir. Major Yoo Si Jin," Si Jin greeted the General formally in the office after lunch.
"At ease," The General replied.
Si Jin did as he told.
The General took a deep breath and looked closely at the man in front of him. Since Si Jin graduated from the military academy, his talent in both academic and physically, were outstanding. And now, he was already a Major in relatively young age. That was why General Yoon wanted Si Jin to become his son in law, for he knew Si Jin and Myeong Ju knew each other since they were in the academy, but his daughter apparently had her own plan. The news about Si Jin's engagement to Dr. Kang surprised him. He didn't know his golden boy already had his choice even when he was glad he sent his daughter to Urk to be close with Si Jin.
"I wish to speak to you not as a superior."
Si Jin blinked in surprise. "Yes, sir."
"Is it true you're engaged to Dr. Kang Mo Yeon?"
"Yes, sir."
"You two met in Uruk?"
Si Jin cleared his throat before answered, "No, sir. Before I met again with Dr. Kang, we already met before that, but things didn't work. We started relationship officially when we were in Urk." The Major could feel his cheeks blushing.
"Ah, I see." General Yoon stared at Si Jin. "I always wonder why you never interested in my daughter. Do you wish to tie yourself with a civilian?"
Si Jin smiled a bit. "No, sir. I'm sorry if I offended you, but I never see Lieutenant Yoon as more than a friend."
"And yet, you see Dr. Kang more than a friend?"
"We met at the hospital, sir. The moment we met, I knew I fell for her. It took a while for us to be together, but I guess it's better like that. We understand each other work while we were in Urk. We fought together. She is my fellow comrade. She is the one for me."
"I see. So, may I assume you went to Urk after the earthquake for Dr. Kang?"
Si Jin took a deep breath. "Yes, sir."
The General blew a breath. He was hoping Si Jin went straight to Urk after the earthquake for his daughter, but apparently he was wrong. General Yoon stared again at Si Jin's eyes. "You are one of the brightest soldiers this country has. I've heard stories about you. You broke the order with the Arab people for her and even risked your position in the army to help her from the kidnappers. You will go that far for her?"
Si Jin went silent before staring at the General's eyes. "If I have to choose, I will choose Kang Mo Yeon, sir. Even if it's causing the rift in national security because in the end, I know my country will need me. But, for Dr. Kang, she is the reason I fight. So, yes, I will choose her, sir."
The General smiled in satisfaction. "You are a good man, Major Yoo Si Jin. I know it's a bit late, but congratulations for your engagement."
Si Jin smiled in relief. "Thank you, sir."
"If you don't mind, I wish to speak with Dr. Kang. Do you think you can arrange that for me?'
Si Jin blinked. "Pardon, sir?"
"Dr. Kang. I wish to speak to her. Let me know if you already had the schedule. That's all. You may leave."
Si Jin quickly replied. "Yes, sir."
Outside the office, Si Jin was wondering how in the world he told his fiancee about this.