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Chapter 9: Only Photograph What You Love
The light from the hospital curtains hit her face. She opened her eyes and lifted her head from the mattress.
I must've fallen asleep last night
She looked at her friend sleeping peacefully and removed her hands gently from Dam-Bi's. She checked the time and her eyes widen slightly surprised.
I can't believe that it's almost nine in the morning I'm going to be late for my appointment with the photographer
She quickly gathers her belongings and bowed to the staff on her way out then when she reached outside of the hospital doors. She waved her hand for a taxi
" Choon Hee!"
She turned her head and saw Mister ( Tae Hyun) out of breath drawing his attention towards her as the two faced the same direction together.
It took him a while to catch his breath then he spoke, Allow me to offer you a ride home! It's the least I can do."
A vehicle pulled up to her in the taxi lane.
She looked in her purse for some fare to pay the taxi driver for his services and remember her wallet was probably on the counter when she dumps out her purse last night.
She apologized to the driver and closed the door then looked at Mister.
"That would be nice." She answered respectfully and bowed.
He escorted her to a luxurious vehicle and held the door open for her. She sat in the backseat and made herself comfortable while she buckled her seatbelt.
She looked out the window and watched the hospital worried about Dam-Bi's condition. It weighs down on her heart heavily. As the car drove away into the open road.
The smooth and quiet ride caused her to nod off to a night of light sleep. She barely slept in the patient's room, and it left an ache in her neck.
It took a while for them to reach her destination.
"We're here, miss Choon Hee."
His voice startled her from her slumber. She unbuckles her seatbelt," Thank you, Mister."
"Make sure you get plenty of rest, Choon Hee."
Choon Hee nodded and bowed. She unlocked the shop and took a deep breath exhausted
I can't only dream about sleeping—I have a full day ahead of me.
She put on the apron with ruffles at the shoulders and tied the strings in the back.
The small bell dings.
"You must be the photographer." She asked and observed the good-looking man with equipment. It took several hours.
" Hello! It's a pleasure to work with you today." He introduce himself as Sung Min and paused in his tracks from witnessing such beauty. He suddenly couldn't find the right words and was heart-stuck by a simple and quiet woman tending to the plants.
" The pleasure is all mine." She showed him the different plants and casually spoke with him while setting up everything." I believe it's important to capture the beauty through cameras it expresses viewpoint in the art and each picture of the flower has its own story to tell."
He was taken aback by her words which capture his heart in one flash. Meeting someone with the same perspective as he made his heart flutter.
While Choon Hee signs some documents on the counter and moved a strand of hair behind her ear. He took many pictures of the plants and then directed the camera toward her. He happens to glance upon her at the moment and capture the purest moment of her unfiltered raw beauty but kept it a secret.
He uploaded the photos onto the website
" These are really great!" She looked at the computer amazed with a delighted smile.
" You would get customers in no time." He encouraged.
" Thank you so much for your services."
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He packed up his equipment and couldn't pass the chance to approach a pretty woman. He inhaled and swallowed his spit before speaking nervously," Choon Hee, would you like to go out on a date with me?" He blurted.
It caught her by surprise and was flustered. She had no reason to object to his offer and it was time for her to move on from her first love. She spoke calmly," Sure."
The two exchange numbers.
She wanted to prove to her friends that she is over Han Gyeol.
Ding'
Tae Hyun walked through the door and pushed Dam-Bi into the wheelchair.
"Welcome back, mister, and madam! Would you like the regular?"
" Yes please."
Choon Hee quickly walked to the back and put together the arrangements. It bothers her to see Dam-Bi—The woman that always standing and moving full of energy is now in a wheelchair.
She splashes water on her face to keep her at bay and then returns to the others.
" You look very lovely, Dam-Bi." She complimented and handed her the flowers.
Dam-Bi flaunted her off-the-shoulder shirred layered white dress. It fitted that petite body perfectly and the stilettos brought the outfit to life. Her long wavy hair was straightened and let down. She carried herself so flawlessly with the sunhat to prevent the light from blinding her eyes.
"Your friend here was keeping us company," Dam-Bi said.
" Oh, I thought you were leaving?" Choon Hee questioned.
He responded," You were gone for a while and I figured that I could entertain the customers until you come back."
" He should us some very beautiful pictures we didn't mind at all."
Choon Hee spoke in a gentle tone," Sung Min, if you want to stay a little longer then that's okay with me."
It was a pleasant atmosphere with smiles and laughter.
" I would long to stay longer but I have another appointment soon.—I will text you later, okay?" He quickly grabbed the rest of his belongings and looked at her face one more time before heading out.
" He's a nice guy, Choon Hee…. And I want to say sorry for the things I said to you yesterday." She hated herself and felt this unbearable guilt in her heart.
" It's okay, Dam-Bi. I have already forgiven you." She smile sincerely and hid the pain as her heart ached so much. It was suffocating
After the two left Choon Hee closed the shop and was left with her thoughts. She showered and let the water hit her face thinking about Dam-Bi smiling face that cause her great pain.
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She talked on the phone with her mother for a few hours.
A new text message.
She was surprised to receive a message from the photographer so soon. It made her blush a little knowing that someone was thinking about her.
XXX7645443: Hey, it's me, Sung Min. I know it's late, but I hope you slept well.
She replied: I will I'm on my way to bed now but I will talk to you tomorrow. Good night.
XXX7645443: Goodnight sweet dreams Choon Hee :)
She felt all warm and fuzzy inside. She saved the contract on her phone