As soon as Da-Eun got discharged, Nabi suggested to have a small party within themselves. They watched movies, did karaoke, did some small face paint on each other's face, gave each other makeovers; it was a fun, sleepless night.
It was morning and Da-Eun's alarm begin ringing. She sat up, stretched and looked at what time it is. As soon Da-Eun saw the time, she rushed to the bathroom to wash up and get ready for work, the time was already 11 a.m.
Kim Da-Eun, in her entire 30 years of life, was late for the first time. Since young age, she always did everything on time but… of all days, she was late on the day when there is an important meeting.
After she washed up, she did everything in a rush. When she reached the office, she tripped and fell; the blood which looked like red wine, gushed out as soon as she fell. A man rushed towards her, helped her stand up, took her inside and let her sit. He panicked and was searching for the first-aid kit. Da-Eun let out a sigh and said, "It's okay, I can do it myself. But… I don't recall seeing your face before." He replied while searching for the first-aid kit, "I am sorry I didn't introduce myself before." He opens the first-aid kit and tends to Da-Eun's injury and continues, "I… am your new secretary, Lee Yeo Joon. I will be working with you as your secretary from today onwards." He said with a big, bright smile on his face.
After her work was done, she went straight home. As soon as she opened the door, she saw that the whole house was decorated but didn't know why it was. She took the first step inside and saw Nabi with a cake and singing happy birthday. After looking Da-Eun's confused face, Nabi gasped and said, "No way… don't tell me… did you even forget your own birthday?"
"Wait… what's the date?" Said Da-Eun Being surprised.
"IT. IS. FIRST. SEPTEMBER." Replied Nabi.
After some time, as they talking, Da-Eun said, "By the way, I met your boyfriend today."
"Who?" Said Nabi being confused.
"Lee. Yeo. Joon… your boyfriend."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah but… when and where did you meet him? AND he is not boyfriend"
"Well… he is my new secretary."
"Then… I'll go to your office tomorrow with you then can I talk to him?"
"Of course, you can! Now, let me go to bed or I'll be late tomorrow again."
After Da-Eun went inside her room, Nabi did some thinking and also went to her room.
It was morning already and Da-Eun and Nabi were ready. As they reached her office, they both parted ways and Nabi went to talk with Yeo Joon privately. Nabi started asking the questions that she had in her mind. She said, "You know Da-Eun, from a long time, right?" Yeo Joon didn't answer. Nabi continued, "I'll take that as a yes. So… what… why doesn't she remember you out of all people?"
"I cannot answer these questions. And… I did a big mistake working here… I will quit after some days pass by. I have to get going now, I have work. Goodbye, and I hope I'll never see you again and don't bring me up when she is around… her condition will worsen if you do." Yeo-Joon left without saying anything more and this convo left Nabi with much more questions than she had before. But she knew one thing that Da-Eun doesn't remember him not because of her sickness but… something else, something… related to his world. That's all she knew.
As Yeo Joon was on his way to the office, there were many questions and thoughts in his head like, "What if I knew in who's under, I'll be working on then I wouldn't even take a step here or even around it. What is going to happen if she finds out? What will be the use if she finds anyway? It was her choice anyway why am I thinking about it?"
When Yeo Joon opened the door to his office, he saw that Da-Eun was not there; he started searching everywhere but couldn't find her, he became anxious and nervous as if something bad is going to happen. After searching everywhere, he called her at last and she was not picking up, he did not see any other way and called Nabi and explained the situation. Nabi also got worried and went home thinking that Da-Eun must have gone home but… as soon as she went home, she saw that the whole house was a mess; she went to check Da-Eun's room and saw that there wasn't anything in her room, her clothes and even money which indicated that she ran away without saying a word.
Nabi ran out and called Yeo Joon and said everything. Nabi felt as if her whole world was torn apart, she was running to her car and drove it as fast as she could to all the places where Da-Eun could've gone. It became past midnight and she still couldn't find her so… she gave up. In the other hand, Yeo Joon was doing everything he could just to find her and to assure that she is safe and sound. It already became morning and Yeo Joon didn't sleep even a wink in search of her. On the other hand, Nabi became restless and by having no other options she called Da-Eun's parents. She said, "Hello."
Da-Eun's mother didn't like her so she said, "What do you want? Why did you call?"
"I am very, very sorry but… Da-Eun went somewhere and is still not home and… she even packed all her belongings." Nabi hesitated while replying.
Da-Eun's mother replied harshly, "How would I know where she is. If she ran away then she doesn't like you anymore. Goodbye and don't call ever again." She cuts the phone.
When Da-Eun's mother cuts the phone, she turns around and says, "You can stay here."
"Thank you… mother." Said Da-Eun.