Doctor Huang, Ji Sung' Mother friend, 49. Divorce with two daughters. Yet like other rich snot Seoul citizens that considered beauty the best, he had a bulk chest and slim waist, and a face that made girls love him.
The masterpiece of surgeon's sanity.
He knew Doctor Huang already proposed Mother to marry, but was rejected. DoctorbHuang also knows Mom is stuck with a useless husband and always will be and loves to gamble it out.
As they strode along a long corridor, the floor beneath them casted a blurred image of them. And god knows how many times the doctor peeked behind his shoulder worried about Yuki's presence looming over them.
Do Yuki look like a robber or something? "Don't worry, he is my family. Please, tell me what happened, Doctor."
He sat on a long bench, patted it, ordering Ji Sung to sit there.
Something serious might have happened. But, Ji Sung stayed positive. He is sure Mom is alright. He was sure everything would go smoothly. From Terra he should—he would have money, just need a time
"It is about your Mother's condition. It becomes more deteriorated. If you can't give her Kidney she needs, I fear her life is at stake."
Ji Sung gasped in worry. "But other doctor said—"
"Others said dogs can speak, yet they didn't dare to tell you the truth." Doctor Huang continued, "I already tried my best to find the best kidney. The hospital said, if you are late to pay your mother's bill again. They can't help but kick her out of the hospital."
"But Doctor, my Mom works here as a Nurse. would Hospital be lenient on her?"
"We talk about business here, Son. I tried my best. I could help her, but she must become Mrs. Huang."
Ji Sung was shocked. "What?" This old gazer dare to use that as a bargain chip?
Doctor Huang smirked as his face darkened. "She would enjoy my assurance of my wealth, and you will become the son of a Doctor."
Ji Sung clenched. His eyes trembled as anger boiled his heart. This old geezer tried to use Mother's condition for his gain. He kept his hand down. He sure want to pounchrd hin, but the consequence would dire.
"Honestly, I already found a perfect kidney." Huang added. "But it will cost you pricelly. you probably couldn't pay it. I would gladly help your mother. Your mother will wake up soon with the new Kidney and new husband. For operation, let me handle that for free. I am the best surgeon here."
Doctor Huang patted Ji Sung's shoulder as his face filled with an evil smile.
"I am doing this for love, for your mother. Think it carefully, Son. I could help you, your Mom, for free. If in one or two mouths she didn't undergo an operation. She will go forever."
Ji Sung's voice softly fluted out from his vibrated lips. "How much did it cost?"
"What?"
"Tell me, how much does it cost?"
His patted stop. It merged as squished. Doctor Huang's teeth grinned, answering sharply. "You must pay for surgery, which costs around $85.000 - $100.000. So, better prepare your money first. When we find the right kidney, we will commence the procedure for a transplant more hastily, and perhaps for a kidney, you should pay $80.000 because I can't hold it for free. You know, many families need this kidney. I have to go. Some people need my help. Think carefully, Son. You know my phone number."
Doctor Huang hurriedly away, mumbling something before disappearing on the cross corridor. Soon after, Ji Sung sat beside Ji Sung and shared a warm bench.
"Friend, what happened with that Doctor? He said some shit about you, ya."
"He is?' Ji Sung smirked. He learn everything. He can't sell his Mom to that animal. No, he won't. But what choice did he have?
"I overhear everything. If you need money, ask Ha Un for it. Then you could pay later."
Not a wise choice to sell himself to that Succubus. He had time, two mouths, to gather money. He could, yeah, he could. If he worked harder in Terra, before three months, he could have paid for Mother kidney transplant.
"About Kidneys, I hear that it does not cost you that much. That old Doctor lied to you, Ji Sung. Here, I browse on the Internet. Kidney, plus the operation costs you around $80.000. Here, take a look."
Ji Sung gazed at Yuki's phone. Soon he grabbed it entirely and his eyes widened. "That son of bitch lie to me!"
"Yeah, I know, right? People would easily be manipulated under pressure. He even gave you a deadline. Two mouths? Nah, I have a friend whose Mom works as a doctor. There is no such thing, Sung."
Ji Sung's face reddened as he punched the wall. He felt dumb. He almost agreed to that bastard proposal. He will pay him later, he swears to god.
Good-looking is a gift and curse at the same time.
"Thanks, Yuki, you are my best friend." Then, he hugged him like a true friend.
"Next time, try to think about it carefully." Yuki asked, "Well, may I know your number and address? As a friend, it's a good thing to keep in touch, ya."
They exchanged numbers and addresses. Ji Sung trusts him like his own brother now. They kept having a good chitchat for a while as Yuki told Ji Sung a story about an American dude named Kennedy that got shot because tried uncovering Terra in public.
Ji Sung wanted to meet his mother. He ended the warm conversation with Yuki. "Alright, I will check on my mom before I leave and hit my bed. Let us call it a day."
"Home sweet home. You must miss it, miss your bed, ya. Let's meet again in another world, ya!"
"Sure, buddy, sure. Take care."
They embrace friendship and hug before parting ways.
"Ji Sung, I almost forgot." Yuki strode backward and almost bumped into Nurses. "You must keep a secret about everything connected to that gate. You don't want the same fate as Kenedy, right?"
"Sure, buddy. You already told me. See you soon." Ji Sung waved at his friend until he was gone for good, then decided to see his Mom before going home. It's already three-four days since he last saw her, he misses her so much.
In her room, Mom was sleeping like an angel.
Ji Sung kissed her on the forehead and sat on a soft seat cushion.
"Huh, It is not supposed to be here." He noticed the flowers were new. There was a citrus on the mini table beside a new novel book. Someone must have come here while he was away. But who?
He found a piece of Vosges Haut Chocolat wrapper on a mini table. He knew that chocolate was pricelly. That was his primary lead. That kind of chocolate was hardly found in Seoul.
After coming from the hospital, Ji Sung hit the bed at Yeon's empty apartment. He wondered where she went?
But fatigue outmatched him, and forced him to call it a day.
He wondered what was going to happen yesterday. He had work to do, and school to attend.