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Chapter 10 - A Night at Octagon"

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(The office atmosphere is highly energetic. All employees are wrapping up their tasks. Min rotates her chair toward Ha-rin and Kim Seo.)Min: "Finally! The day of the party is here. We are going to have so much fun! The club the boss is taking us to is amazing. I checked their rating online, and it is very high. Ma Ha-rin, seriously, I am going to dance crazily and drink a lot tonight!"Kim Seo: "Yes, absolutely!"(Just then, Sun-woo enters the office. Seeing him arrive, all the employees happily stand up from their seats to welcome him. Everyone is already delighted because of the party.)Sun-woo: "Sit down, everyone. Alright. And yes, as you all know, today's party is on me, so you all must be very excited, right? You can finish up early today and leave. Yes, just make sure to reach the party exactly on time!"(Hearing this, everyone gets extremely happy and thanks Sun-woo.)Sun-woo: "Yes, yes, this is only for today! From tomorrow, we have to work very hard again."(Saying this, Sun-woo goes straight into his cabin. Kim Seo immediately smiles and looks at Ha-rin.)Kim Seo: "See? Mr. Sun-woo is so nice. You keep calling him grumpy all the time!"Ma Ha-rin: "Yeah... but he is only a little bit nice, just a little bit!"(After this, everyone completes their respective work and leaves for their homes after a short while.)

[Scene: INT .International Daehan University Hospital –Evening]

(Dr. Hyun prepares to leave after completing his shift and speaks to his junior doctor.)Dr. Hyun: "Alright, goodbye! I am leaving."Junior Doctor: "Wait, sir? You are leaving early today too? Yesterday you left early as well. What exactly is going on?"Dr. Hyun: "Well... my shift is over, so I am leaving. Do you have a problem with that? You leave early too to spend time with your girlfriend!"Junior Doctor: "Yes sir, but I have a girlfriend. You don't have a girlfriend. So why do you leave so quickly? You never used to leave like this before. Or... have you secretly made a girlfriend?"Dr. Hyun: "Not yet... but one day she will be! Right now, I am going to a party."Junior Doctor: "Oh! Alright then, please go ahead, sir."(Dr. Hyun immediately goes home. He takes out that special tie from the wardrobe which Kim Seo had gifted him. He puts on the tie, gets ready handsomely, and sets off for the party.)[Scene: Neon Beats Club – Night](The atmosphere inside the club is absolutely electrifying. Sun-woo and the rest of the office employees have arrived and are enjoying the party with drinks in hand. Sun-woo keeps looking around repeatedly and walks up to Min.)Sun-woo: "Min... where are Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin?"Min: "Sir, they must be on their way...

"(Just then, both of them enter through the club's entrance gate. Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin walk in looking stylish in their party outfits. As soon as Sun-woo's eyes fall on Ma Ha-rin, he feels incredibly happy and just stares at her, completely mesmerized.)

Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin walk up to their waiting Company colleagues. The bass vibrates through the floor)

.Kim Seo: "Hello, boss! And hey, Min!"Min: "Wow, you both looks preety Sun-woo,: , you both finally made it!"Ma Ha-rin: (Smirking at Sun-woo) "What do you think, boss?"Sun-woo: (Laughing gently) "It's completely useless talking to you anyway. Whatever, you guys enjoy! I am going to grab a drink.("Sun-woo walks away from the table. He heads straight to the glowing neon bar counter, slides onto a stool, and orders his drink. Ma Ha-rin tracks him with her eyes, looking completely puzzled.)

Ma Ha-rin: (To herself) "What is wrong with him? He didn't even bicker with me, and he actually smiled? Huh... something is definitely fishy."Kim Seo: "It's nothing, Ha-rin! Just ignore it. Min, :let's drop the work talk. We came here to enjoy ourselves, let's go!"()They join the others on the dance floor, laughing and letting loose. From the bar counter, Sun-woo watches them, a warm smile creeping onto his face every time he catches sight of Ha-rin.Suddenly, a sleek, gleaming black car pulls up right outside)

Club Octagon.Dr. Hyun steps out of the car. He adjusts his shirt collar, looking incredibly handsome and dashing. Around his neck is the exact tie Kim Seo had gifted him. He breezes past the security guards and enters the pulsing club.As he steps into the main lounge, he scans the neon-lit crowd. His eyes immediately lock onto Kim Seo, who is completely lost in her own world, dancing happily with her friends. Dr. Hyun stands frozen, captivated by her).Dr. Hyun: (Whispering to himself) "Wow... she looks so beautiful tonight."(Shifting his gaze a bit further down the club, he spots his brother, Sun-woo, sitting alone at the bar counter. Dr. Hyun pulls out his phone, shoots Sun-woo a quick text message, and signals for him to look over.Sun-woo hears his phone buzz, checks the screen, and looks up. He spots Dr. Hyun across the room and casually waves to say hi.Right at that moment, Ma Ha-rin looks toward the entrance and gasps.)

Ma Ha-rin: "brother in law ?! What is he doing here?"(The loud club music drowns out her voice. Kim Seo turns around, shouting over the bass.Kim Seo: "What did you say? Huh?"Ma Ha-rin: (Shouting louder) "I mean, Dr. Hyun!"Kim Seo: "What? Dr. Who?"Ma Ha-rin: (Leaning in close to lean against Kim's ear) "Dr. Hyun is here! In this club!"Kim Seo: "What?!("Kim Seo snaps her head in that direction and sees him standing near the VIP zone. Her eyes narrow in immediate suspicion).Kim Seo: "Why is he here? Is he... is he tracking me? Following me around?!"Furious, (Kim Seo immediately storms off the dance floor, marching straight toward Dr. Hyun.)Ma Ha-rin: "Wait, Kim! Stop!("Ha-rin rushes right behind her to prevent a scene. Watching this unfold from the bar counter, Sun-woo chokes on his drink)

.Sun-woo: (Panicking) "Oh no... what on earth is Hyun going to tell her now?("Kim Seo stops right in front of Dr. Hyun, crossing her arms. Her eyes automatically drop to his shirt. She instantly recognizes the pattern.)

Kim Seo: (Thinking to herself) Wait... he is actually wearing the tie I gave him? Oh my god, is he completely crazy in love with me or what?Clearing her throat, she glares at him.Kim Seo: "You... what are you doing here?("Dr. Hyun acts completely surprised, putting on a flawless performance as if he had absolutely no idea she would be there).Dr. Hyun: "Oh, Kim? You're here too? Wow, what a coincidence!"Ma Ha-rin catches up, standing behind Kim Seo.( She frantically makes silent, desperate hand gestures at Dr. Hyun, as if asking: How did you end up here?)!Kim Seo: "Are you seriously following me around, Dr. Hyun?"Dr. Hyun: "What? Following you? Absolutely not. I had no idea you were going to be here tonight."Kim Seo: "Then why are you at this specific club?"(Dr. Hyun's mind races. He racks his brain for an excuse until a sudden stroke of genius hits him.)Dr. Hyun: "Oh! I came here because... because my friend invited me!"Kim Seo: "Oh really? Then where is this friend of yours?"Dr. Hyun: (Thinking frantically) My friend? Uh oh... what do I do now? Think, think... Ah, Sun-woo!(Dr. Hyun casually raises his hand and points directly toward the bar counter where Sun-woo is sitting. At the bar, Sun-woo freezes mid-sip, his eyes widening in shock.)

Sun-woo: (Muttering under his breath, furious) What is this idiot doing?! He was the one who told me we must keep it a secret that we are brothers, and now he is pointing right at me?!Ma Ha-rin: (Looking toward the bar, confused) "Wait... our boss, Mr. Sun-woo? Is he your friend?"Dr. Hyun: (Quickly backtracking) "What? No, no! Is he your boss? I didn't mean him! I was talking about the guy sitting right behind him!"(Dr. Hyun frantically points past Sun-woo, gesturing toward a random guy sitting on the stool behind him. Sun-woo catches onto the cue instantly. He quickly turns around and aggressively whispers to the random stranger, gesturing for him to raise his hand and wave.The random guy, totally confused but wanting to be polite, nods, raises his hand high, and waves directly at Dr. Hyun with a smile.)Sun-woo: (Sighing with immense relief) Thank God, he actually did it.Ma Ha-rin: "Oh! See, Kim? Dr. Hyun was telling the truth. Look, that guy just raised his hand and waved 'hi' to him!"(Kim Seo looks over, sees the stranger waving, and deflates a little bit, feeling slightly embarrassed.)Dr. Hyun: (Smiling smoothly) "See? All clear now.("Sun-woo mouths a quick "thanks" to the random guy at the bar and turns back around. Kim Seo huffs, turns on her heel, and prepares to walk back to the dance floor.)Dr. Hyun: "Wait, Kim, just a minute."Kim Seo stops and looks back at him.Dr. Hyun: "You previously claimed that you didn't know me at all. But now, we clearly know each other. On top of that, you are also my patient's sister. So... will you finally accept my proposal now?"(Kim Seo looks at him for a long beat. A small, amused smile plays on her lips before she completely shuts him down.)Kim Seo: "No. I will absolutely not accept your proposal.(

"She turns around and confidently walks away(.Meanwhile, back at the VIP table, Min looks around, noticing the empty seats. She turns to another colleague).Min: "Hey, where did Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin run off to?"Employee: "I have no idea."Min scans the club and suddenly spots them across the lounge, standing near a handsome stranger.Min: "Oh, look over there! They are talking to some really hot guy. Wait... is that Kim's secret boyfriend? Oh my gosh, she didn't even tell us!"(Out on the floor, Kim Seo is walking back, looking thoroughly irritated and flushed from the confrontation. Ma Ha-rin walks right next to Dr. Hyun for a brief second before following her).Ma Ha-rin: (In a low voice) "It's okay, brother in law Not right now, but I promise you she will definitely give in eventually!"Dr. Hyun: (Smiling confidently) "I know. I am not the type of person who gives up easily."Ma Ha-rin: "Exactly! Anyway, I should get back. You enjoy your night!"Dr. Hyun: "Thanks, you too."(Ma Ha-rin catches up to Kim Seo just as Min bounces over to them, bursting with curiosity)

.Min: (Nudging Kim, teasingly) "Kim! Tell us! Is that handsome guy over there your boyfriend?!"Kim Seo's face flushes with pure annoyance.Kim Seo: "What?! No! He is not—"Ma Ha-rin: (Interrupting with a mischievous laugh) "Yes, Min! He totally is!"Kim Seo: "Ha-rin! What are you saying?! That is a complete lie! Guys, please just ignore her."Min: "Oh come on, Kim! Why are you trying to hide it from us?"Ma Ha-rin: (Grabbing Min and the other girls, pulling them toward the floor) "Alright, alright, let's stop gossiping and go back to dancing! Let's enjoy the night!"Kim Seo: (Chasing after them, protesting) "No! Wait! Listen to me, he is not—!"

(They disappear into the crowd.Dr. Hyun chuckles, walks over to the bar counter, and slides into the empty stool right next to Sun-woo. Sun-woo glares at him, shaking his head)

.Sun-woo: "You are a literal child, you know that? If I hadn't forced that random guy to raise his hand, your entire lie would have crashed and burned right there."Dr. Hyun: "Yeah, yeah. Thanks for the save, alright? Let it go."Sun-woo: "Whatever. So... what did sister-in-law—I mean, Kim—actually say to you?"Dr. Hyun: "She was aggressively interrogating me, asking if I was stalking her. Then I asked her for an answer to my proposal."Sun-woo: "And? She rejected you flat out, didn't she?"Dr. Hyun: "Hey, give me a break! Just order me a drink. One day, she is definitely going to say yes. You need to focus on your own situation anyway. You haven't even confessed to Ha-rin yet."Sun-woo: "I will do it when the time is right. I'm just waiting for the perfect moment. By the way... you are actually wearing the tie Kim gave you."Dr. Hyun: (Looking down at his tie, smiling warmly) "Yeah. Though I have no idea if she actually noticed it or not."Sun-woo: "maybe, she noticed."(They both laugh, pick up their fresh drinks, clink their glasses together, and turn around to watch the kim and ma ha rin dancing on the floor as they continue sipping their drinks)

(The heavy bass of the club echoes continuously through the room. Pulsing neon lights illuminate the entire venue. Kim Seo stands near a corner of the VIP lounge. Just then, Dr. Sung-jin—a highly handsome and attractive doctor from another department—walks out of the crowd with a drink in hand. He heads straight toward Kim Seo with a charming smile on his face.)Dr. Sung-jin: "Kim Seo? Wow, what a pleasant coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you at this club tonight. By the way, you look absolutely stunning in this outfit."Kim Seo: (Surprised to see him suddenly, she smiles and says) "Oh, Dr. Sung-jin! Hello! Yes, my office is hosting a big party here today. It is such a huge surprise to see you here!"

(The two stand close to each other, chatting away happily. Because of the loud music, they lean in slightly to hear each other and laugh freely. Meanwhile, sitting at the bar counter, Dr. Hyun's glass stops mid-air the moment his eyes lock onto them. His cheerful face drops in an instant. Seeing Kim Seo so close to another guy ignites a fierce wave of jealousy within him. He slams his glass down hard on the bar table.)

Dr. Hyun: (Fuming with anger, teeth clenched, speaks to Sun-woo) "Sun-woo... look over there. Who on earth is that guy? And why is Kim chatting and laughing so freely with him? She never talks to me like that!"(In the meantime, Dr. Sung-jin steps a bit closer and pulls out his smartphone from his pocket.)

Dr. Sung-jin: "Kim, since we happen to cross paths at the hospital so often, why don't we exchange our personal numbers? That way, whenever we are both free, we can leave the stressful hospital environment behind and grab a quiet coffee together."Kim Seo: (Smiling warmly) "Oh, sure! That sounds great, why not."(As Kim Seo pulls out her phone, Dr. Hyun's anxiety, frustration, and distress skyrocket as he watches the whole scene unfold from the bar counter. It looks as though he might jump out of his chair, rush over, and snatch the phone away. But before Dr. Hyun can cause a scene, Ma Ha-rin suddenly swoops in like a savior. She immediately grabs Kim Seo's arm, completely cutting off the conversation.)

Ma Ha-rin: "Hey Kim! What are you doing here? Come on, quickly! Min and everyone else are going crazy on the dance floor just waiting for you. We are running late, let's go! (She turns to Dr. Sung-jin with a polite, formal smile)Sorry, but I am taking her with me." Okay, bye-bye Doctor!"(Without giving Kim a chance to speak, Ma Ha-rin forcefully drags her away by the hand. Dr. Sung-jin remains perfectly respectful and well-mannered, waving goodbye with a smile. From a distance, Dr. Hyun mutters a bitter 'bye' under his breath as the guy walks away. As soon as Ha-rin and Kim Seo return to their table, Min instantly corners Kim Seo, bursting with gossip.)

Min: "Oh my god, Kim Seo! Who is this new guy who was talking to you so comfortably? "Ma Ha-rin: "Yeah Kim, at least let us know who this new doctor is that you were talking to so much."Kim Seo: (Laughing while trying to calm them down) "Oh come on, you two need to relax! . That is Dr. Sung-jin. He is the doctor I met that day when I went to the hospital to see Junu, I told you about him!"Ma Ha-rin: "Oh, right! Now I remember."

(Meanwhile, the mood at the bar counter has turned dark and serious. Dr. Hyun has completely lost control of his emotions, trembling with anger and jealousy. Sun-woo firmly grips his shoulder to calm him down, pushing him back onto his stool.)

Sun-woo: "Bro! Calm down, listen to me! Relax! Control yourself, man. Before a massive scene breaks out right in front of my entire office staff, drop your anger!"Dr. Hyun: (With trembling hands, he picks up the liquor bottle and pours another strong shot into his glass. His eyes wide in disbelief, he shouts) "How can I stay calm, Sun-woo?! Did you see what just happened over there? She rejected my sweet proposal flat out in a split second... saying 'I won't accept it'. But she gave her number to that doctor instantly! Why did she give him her number?! Why did she give it?!"

(Dr. Hyun completely ignores Sun-woo's warnings. Out of sheer frustration and heartbreak, he downs one shot after another. Eventually, due to the heavy drinking, he becomes completely intoxicated and sits there at the bar counter, burying his head down on the table.)

(A short while later, the party officially ends and everyone begins to leave.)(Looking over at the bar counter, Sun-woo falls into deep thought, looking thoroughly worried.)Sun-woo: (Thinking to himself) How am I supposed to take Hyun home? If I carry him to my car myself, everyone from the office will find out about our relationship. They will all know he is my brother, and our secret will be blown!(Because of this dilemma, Sun-woo immediately calls Kim Seo over. Kim Seo walks up to him, and Min and Ma Ha-rin follow close behind.)Sun-woo: "Kim Seo, listen. this man i mean Dr. Hyun is completely wasted. Can you handle him and take him home?"Kim Seo: (Stepping back instantly, pretending to be clueless) "What? Me? No way, why should I take him? I don't even know him properly!"Ma Ha-rin: (Who is a bit tipsy herself, swaying slightly, interrupts Kim) "Oh come on Kim... what are you talking about? We know him! He is that doctor... Dr. Hyun! But honestly, Kim... I don't feel well right now. I drank a little too much. I am heading home with Min. Please handle him alone and drop him off at his place."(Ma Ha-rin grabs Min's hand, and both girls leave the club together. Now, only Sun-woo and Kim Seo are left. Sun-woo looks at Kim and speaks firmly.)

Sun-woo: "Look Kim Seo, I have seen you with him. You know him very well! So just take him home. My job here is done, I am leaving now!"(With that, Sun-woo turns on his heel and walks away. Accepting her defeat, Kim Seo lets out a heavy sigh.)

Kim Seo: "Unbelievable... fine, okay!"(With everyone gone, Kim Seo walks over to the bar counter where Dr. Hyun is sitting with his head down. She tries to shake him awake, but he doesn't budge.)Kim Seo: "Dr. Hyun! Wake up. Let's get out of here, the party is over."Dr. Hyun: (Completely drunk, murmuring without raising his head) "No... I won't go. That... that .guy why did you give him your number? That guy .."Kim Seo: (Completely shocked and annoyed, thinks to herself) Oh wow! So he saw all of that too? (Feeling thoroughly irritated, she pulls his arm) "Get up now! Just come with me quietly!"(Kim Seo some how manages to support Dr. Hyun's heavy weight, dragging him out of the club toward her parked car. With great difficulty, she seats Dr. Hyun in the passenger side.)(As she gets into the car, Dr. Hyun suddenly brings up the other doctor again in his drunken state, speaking in a deeply fading, emotional voice.)Dr. Hyun: "Kim... I love you so much... really, I love you so much...please love me "Kim Seo: (Hearing his words, she freezes for a moment. Her heart starts beating faster. She looks at him and says) "You... you are talking absolute nonsense because of the alcohol."

(To brush off the moment, Kim Seo quickly leans over him to gently pull and click his seatbelt into place. Being so close to his innocent, drunken face, a very sweet, involuntary smile appears on her lips. She straightens up and notices that Dr. Hyun has already fallen fast asleep. Suddenly, heavy panic hits her.)

Kim Seo: (Panicking, she whispers to herself) "Oh my god! I managed to get him into the car... but how on earth am I going to find out his address?! I don't even know where he lives!"

[Scene: Inside Kim Seo's Car – Night]

(Kim Seo sits behind the steering wheel, completely exhausted. She glares at the fast-asleep Dr. Hyun in the passenger seat. She taps her fingers on the steering wheel, racked with anxiety about what to do next. Suddenly, a lightbulb goes off in her head.)Kim Seo: (Snapping her fingers) "Wait! The hospital registry! Junu's doctor directory must have it."(She quickly grabs her smartphone and speed-dials the 24/7 emergency reception desk of Hospital. The phone rings three times before a tired receptionist answers.)

Hospital Receptionist: " Hospital night shift desk. How can I help you?"Kim Seo: (Putting on her most urgent, polite voice) "Hello! I am so sorry to call this late. I am Kim Seo, the legal guardian of patient Kim Junu. I am currently with his primary consultant, Dr. Hyun. There is a medical emergency regarding a patient file, and he left his keys and laptop. I need to deliver them to his registered home address immediately. Could you please check his emergency contact profile?

"Hospital Receptionist: (Hesitant) "Ma'am, hospital policy strictly restricts sharing employee residential records—"Kim Seo: (Interrupting with desperation) "Please, it is a matter of a patient's critical recovery data! Dr. Hyun always prioritizes Junu. Check my records, I am verified. I just need the zip code and street address to courier these back to him!"Hospital Receptionist: (Typing on the keyboard,氣 sighing) "Okay, since you are a verified guardian on Dr. Hyun's direct list... here it is. He resides at the Grand Horizon Towers, Block 4, Flat 1202, Gangnam."Kim Seo: "Thank you so much! You're a lifesaver!"(Kim Seo hangs up, instantly plugs the address into her car's GPS navigation system, and hits the gas pedal, driving deep into the neon-lit roads of Seoul.)

[Scene: Luxury Apartment Complex (Gangnam) – Night](The GPS navigation guides her vehicle in front of a massive, ultra-modern skyscraper. The building features premium glass facades and heavily guarded gates. Kim Seo parks the car, stepping out to look up at the intimidating structure.)

Kim Seo: (Sighing, under her breath) "Great. He lives in one of these giant concrete monstrosities. This building is way too big . .. ugh, my arms are going to break just carrying him through this maze."(She walks around to the passenger side, opens the door, and aggressively drags Dr. Hyun's arm over her shoulders. She uses all her physical strength to lift his dead weight. Groaning with every step, she hauls him past the security guards, into the elevator, and up to the 12th floor. She drops him heavily against the wall right outside his flat, panting for air. A pitch-black digital lock stares back at her.)

Kim Seo: (Wiping sweat from her forehead) "Unbelievable. A digital touchpad. Hey! Dr. Hyun! Wake up for a split second! What is your front door password?"(Dr. Hyun is completely unresponsive, dead to the world from the alcohol. Instead of answering, his knees buckle, and he slips forward, wrapping his arms heavily around Kim Seo's neck, burying his face into her shoulder. He is completely clinging to her like a giant toddler.)

Kim Seo: (Struggling under his sudden weight, suffocating) "Ah! Hey! Get off me! You are literally suffocating me right now! This isn't the time to be a giant burden! Tell me the door code!"(Dr. Hyun just lets out a soft, warm sigh against her neck, refusing to move. Panicking, Kim Seo's eyes land on the biometric scanning pad on the door handle. She realizes she doesn't need a code.)

Kim Seo: "Fine! If you won't speak, your hands will."(She firmly grabs his limp right hand, stretching his arm out. She guides his thumb directly onto the fingerprint scanner. The biometric pad lights up green, a soft chime echoes, and the heavy door clicks open.)

[Scene: Dr. Hyun's Luxury Apartment – Bedroom – Night]

(Kim Seo clumsily pushes the door open with her foot, dragging the dead-weight Dr. Hyun inside. She navigates through the dark, modern flat straight into his spacious bedroom, lit only by the distant city skyline through the glass windows. She hauls him right to the edge of the large bed, eager to dump him and escape.)(As she leans forward to throw him onto the mattress, her foot catches the edge of the sleek rug on the polished floor. Because his arm is still securely wrapped around her shoulders, she completely loses her balance. Kim Seo tumbles headfirst onto the mattress, and Dr. Hyun's entire heavy frame comes crashing down directly on top of her.)(The room falls dead silent, save for the sound of Kim Seo's heart racing at a million miles an hour. Their faces are mere inches apart, his warm breath brushing against her cheeks. She is completely pinned flat against the mattress under his solid, unyielding weight.)

Kim Seo: (Flustered, her voice trembling and breathless) "Dr. Hyun... get off. Seriously, this isn't funny. You are incredibly heavy! Move over right now so I can breathe!"(She plants both her hands firmly against his chest, pushing with all her might to slide out from under him. However, Dr. Hyun doesn't budge an inch. Instead, he subconsciously reacts to the resistance, letting out a low murmur in his sleep as he shifts even closer, trapping her arms and leaving her completely stuck beneath him in the dark room.)

[Scene: Dr. Hyun's Luxury Apartment – Bedroom – Night Continuous]

(Kim Seo remains completely pinned beneath Dr. Hyun on the mattress. She tries once more to push his heavy chest away, but Dr. Hyun suddenly stirs. His eyelids flutter open, though his gaze is hazy and heavy with alcohol. He looks deep into her eyes, his voice cracking with pure emotion.)

Dr. Hyun: "No... you don't understand. You have no idea how long I have searched for you... how desperately I looked everywhere. Kim... I love you. I love you so much."Kim Seo: (Staring back at him, her heart hammering against her ribs, completely stunned) "What? Search for me? Do you... do you already know me from before? Tell me, Dr. Hyun!"

Dr. Hyun: (Ignoring her question, his face darkening with drunken jealousy as he recalls the club) "Why did you give that man your number? Why him?

"Kim Seo: "Oh my god, forget about that! Answer me first! Do you really know me from the past? Tell me the truth!

"Dr. Hyun: (His voice dropping into a desperate whisper, tears almost welling up in his eyes) "How could you forget me? It's so unfair. I can't... I absolutely cannot stand seeing you so close to anyone else. I love you, Kim... only you.

"Kim Seo: (Flustered, trying to break the heavy romantic tension) "Hey! Just move aside first! You are completely out of your mind right now. You are heavily drunk!"(Hearing her try to push him away, Dr. Hyun completely loses his self-control. Driven by years of hidden love and the overwhelming alcohol, he leans down even further. His face inches closer until his lips gently press against hers.)(Kim Seo freezes in absolute shock. Squeezing her eyes shut tight out of pure panic and fear, she gasps against his lips.)

Kim Seo: "What... what do you think you are doing?!"

(But her voice is swallowed up as he deepens the kiss. For a few intense, breathless seconds, the entire world stands completely still in the dark bedroom. Suddenly, a wave of reality hits Kim Seo. Realizing exactly what is happening and the gravity of what she is doing, she finds a sudden burst of strength. She plants her hands firmly against his chest and shoves him away with all her might.)(Dr. Hyun falls back onto the pillows, catching his breath. Breathing heavily, Kim Seo scrambles off the bed, her mind in a complete whirlwind. She grabs her bag and turns to bolt out of the room.)(Before she can take a step, Dr. Hyun reaches out with lightning speed. His fingers wrap tightly around her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. He looks up at her from the bed, his voice pleading.)

Dr. Hyun: "Don't go... stay with me. Please, Kim..."(Kim Seo looks at his hand on her wrist, her heart racing with confusion and fear. Jerking her hand back with force, she violently shakes off his grip.)

Kim Seo: "Let go of me!"(Without looking back even once, she spins around and rushes out of the apartment, leaving a completely broken and heavily intoxicated Dr. Hyun alone in the silent darkness.)

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