Eun Young was unable to sleep that night because of her mother's advice. She didn't expect her to say something like that. Moreover, it was the kind of encouragement she really needed.
She thought deeply as she stared at the ceiling.
Mother said I should fight. If I really want this marriage to work, I have to work hard. But I have to fight harder!
When she closed her eyes to sleep, many what-ifs filled her mind. She was doubtful and afraid. Nevertheless, her choice was clear and firm.
This isn't the last of Eun Young. This was just the beginning.
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Dal Rae stopped by the vending machine to get herself a refreshing juice to quench her thirst. Geez, there so many patients today. Luckily, half was already taken care of so they only had a few more patients to go.
Her 15-hours of sleep was totally worth it. Now she felt recharged for another whole month without sleep! She looked different too. The walking dead finally appeared to be human!
From around the corner of the hallway, Dal Rae heard a clicking of heels. A beautiful woman emerged from that direction. No! She was a goddess! She was confidently walking towards Dal Rae and Dal Rae only one word in her mind to describe the woman:
DAEBAK!!! [1]
Eh? Why was there a celebrity here? Was she not informed of a shoot or something? Dal Rae looked around the area but there was really no production crew or set. Perhaps this woman here was a patient?
When the woman came closer to her view, Dal Rae realized that this woman wore a doctor's coat. She also gave off a familiar aura that she couldn't explain! Just who was this lady?!
"Good Morning Sunbae-nim [2]." Dal Rae bowed to show respect to her senior.
It was after all pretty normal for the hospital to recruit new professionals. This branch was indeed growing more and more popular during the past few months. They'd definitely need all the help they could get.
"Hey Dal Rae, did you just call me your senior?" A familiar voice asked. "I feel quite offended that my closest friend didn't even recognize me."
When Dal Rae heard this, she abruptly glanced at the woman before her. Not yet convinced, rubbed her eyes to get a clearer sight. Still unconvinced she wiped the lenses of her glasses clean to observe the lady before her.
How in the world was this possible?
"Eun Young?!" Dal Rae shrieked.
Eun Young signaled Dal Rae to keep her voice down. Her friend was still in shock! Well... who wouldn't? Eun Young suddenly changed overnight! She looked completely far from the person she was yesterday!
"Eun Young! Is that really you? Have you been possessed by a seductress ghost? Waaah! Bring me back my friend!" Dal Rae grabbed the woman by the shoulder and started shaking her.
People began to throw glances at their direction. So before others could further misunderstand, Eun Young held Dal Rae's hands to stop her.
"Hey it's really me! Why is it so hard to believe all of a sudden?" Eun Young asked, even though she knew the answer to her own question.
Before Eun Young was married, she was an outgoing person. She loved trying out new things and she loved taking on challenges. Her confidence showered her with charisma that almost no one could resist! People's opinion on her made her intimidating to approach. Nonetheless, she was a very kind-hearted and patient person.
Taking on the role of a mother and a wife was the pivot of her change. Now that she had a husband and children to care for, she couldn't risk being careless. But even so, she didn't regret a thing.
"I... I was just really surprised! You've always worn those old sneakers and sweatpants! Looking at you now... Oh my god are those really your legs?!" Dal Rae exclaimed with astonishment and Eun Young couldn't help but respond with a laugh.
Dal Rae circled around Eun Young, assessing her from head to toe. When she noticed something familiar on Eun Young's feet, she inched to investigate and get a closer look.
"Omo! Just what on earth are you wearing on you're feet?" Dal Rae's eyes were wide in disbelief.
"Oh, they were one of the gifts Tae Hyung-oppa sent me this morning." Eun Young shrugged. She raised an eyebrow at Dal Rae who seemed mesmerized by the simple red strap sandal she was wearing.
"What do you mean 'Oh, they were one of the gifts Tae Hyung-oppa sent me this morning'? That's just too good to be true! Quickly take it off! I have to see it for myself!" Dal Rae demanded.
"What? What are you--" Before Eun Young could further protest, Dal Rae was already at it at she swiftly removed the sandal from Eun Young's feet.
She examined it carefully leaving Cinderella with a single shoe. Eun Young was about to scold her when suddenly Dal Rae gasped.
"This... This freaking stilleto is a custom made Stuart Weitzman! Are you kidding me? A single pair of shoes is worth hundreds of thousands from that guy! If worse, it could be millions! And this is freaking custom made!" Dal Rae exclaimed still gaping at the luxurious shoe on her hands.
Eun Young was amazed herself. She didn't really check the brand earlier so she didn't have any idea that she was walking on money.
However, that's not all. Dal Rae also took notice of Eun Young's handbag. "You know that this is also an expensive designer handbag too don't you?" Dal Rae impassively asked. She would no longer believe Eun Young if she dared to deny it again.
This time, Eun Young knew so she nodded.
"Lee Eun Young." Dal Rae's tone was dead serious. Soon after, she only said a word: "Explain."