LAST THREE DAYS SECNE :
(Time felt like it was flying by for everyone else, but for some, every single second was a painful crawl. Three whole days had passed without a single encounter between Dr. Hyun and Kim. Dr. Hyun would wrap up his brutal, exhausting 24-hour shifts at the hospital, take off his white coat, and return to his completely empty apartment. But his mind refused to rest. The moment he sat on his couch, Kim's bright, smiling face would flash across his mind. Every hour of every day, he found himself thinking only about her. He couldn't comprehend how one girl had taken absolute control over his thoughts.)
(On the other side of town, Kim had completely buried herself under a mountain of work to keep his memory at bay. Her routine had become punishingly strict. The moment she opened her eyes, she would rush to the office, spending the entire day battling endless files and computer screens. In the evening, she would drag her exhausted body back home. The moment she arrived, she would take charge of Junu's wheelchair, helping him with his physical therapy, administering his medicines, and making sure he was comfortable. But her day didn't end when Junu went to sleep. Late into the night, she and Ma Ha Rin would sit together on the living room floor, fiercely tackling leftover office projects. For the past three days, her life had been a relentless loop. No proper sleep, no peace of mind.Walking down the sterile hospital corridors, Dr. Hyun's restlessness was now visibly written all over his face. Finally, unable to take the agonizing silence any longer, he cornered Sun Woo after their morning rounds. Peering around to make sure no other staff was listening, Dr. Hyun stuffed his hands into his coat pockets and tried his absolute best to sound casual."By the way, Sun Woo... how is, uh, Kim doing? I haven't seen her around lately. What has she been up to these days? Is everything okay at their house?"Sun Woo instantly caught the deep, hidden anxiety in Dr. Hyun's eyes and suppressed a knowing smirk, thoroughly enjoying his senior's rare lack of composure)
.INT KIM MA RIN APPARMENT . 4THDAY
(The first morning light filtered through the bedroom window on the fourth day. Kim's eyes fluttered open, her body feeling heavy with exhaustion. She rolled over and groggily grabbed her phone from the nightstand to check the time. The moment her eyes focused on the screen, her heart skipped a beat. They were running incredibly late for the office. She bolted upright and began violently shaking Ma Ha Rin, who was dead to the world next to her. )
Kim: "Rin! Hey, Rin, wake up! Wake up right now! Look at the time! We are so late!"
Ma Ha Rin (mumbling deep from under her pillow, completely half-asleep): "Ugh, Kim... please, just give me five more minutes. My sleep is totally incomplete. You go first, go get ready... I'll be up in literally five minutes, I promise.
("Ma Ha Rin pulled the blanket entirely over her face and drifted right back to sleep. Kim let out a heavy sigh, slapped her own forehead, and muttered,)
KIM:"Fine, sleep your life away. I'm going.
(" She swung her legs off the bed, grabbed her toothbrush, and stomped into the bathroom.Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, Kim began brushing her teeth. But the moment she turned on the tap, her mind completely drifted. Looking at the flowing water, she was suddenly hit with a vivid memory of Dr. Hyun's . She froze, completely forgetting to brush, staring blankly at her own reflection.)
Kim (To herself):'Three days... three whole days. Why hasn't he tried to meet me even once? Does he not miss me at all? Am I no longer appealing to him? Now that Junu is recovering, is his job with us officially over? Ugh, snap out of it, Kim! Are you losing your mind? Why are you waking up first thing in the morning and thinking about that stubborn doctor again?!'
(Scolding herself internally, Kim ripped her gaze away from the mirror and turned on the shower. As the warm water cascaded down her body, instead of calming her nerves, it only amplified the chaos in her heart. Against the loud pattering of the water, her heartbeat felt deafening. She began talking out loud to herself in frustration._)
Kim: "I mean, seriously! He didn't even use checking up on Junu as an excuse to see me. Does... does this mean I actually like him? Am I actually falling in love with him?"
(The mere thought terrified her. She gasped under the stream of water and vigorously shook her head, trying to erase the idea.)K
im: "No, no, no! This is absolutely wrong. How can I even think like that? I don't like him. Not even a little bit! He is just a doctor and nothing more.
("In her frantic state of denial, anger, and emotional chaos, Kim completely forgot that the tiled floor was covered in slippery soap suds. The moment she took an aggressive step forward, her foot lost all traction. Her balance shattered instantly. She flew into the air and slammed violently onto the concrete floor, landing flat on her back).
Kim (Letting out a house-shaking, blood-curdling scream): "AHHH! Oh my god! My back is broken!"
(Kim's agonizing scream tore through the morning silence, echoing into every single corner of the apartment. In the bedroom, Ma Ha Rin jolted upright like she had been hit by a massive electric shock, every ounce of her sleep evaporating instantly. In the adjacent room, Junu bolted awake, his heart hammering wildly against his ribs. He didn't waste a single fraction of a second. Disregarding his wheelchair entirely, he dragged his weak legs out of bed, using the walls and the living room sofa for desperate support. Despite the sharp pain and his physical limitations, he stumbled and limped frantically until he reached the hallway outside Kim's room. Ma Ha Rin was already there, frantically pounding on the bathroom door like a maniac.)
Junu (Panting heavily, his face pale with terror): "Rin! Rin, what happened?! Who screamed inside? Is Kim okay?! Open the door!"
Ma Ha Rin (Rattling the doorknob violently): "Kim! Kim, answer me from inside! What happened to you? Are you alright? Open the door, you're scaring me!"
(Inside the bathroom, Kim was curled up on the wet floor, writhing in pure agony with tears welling up in her eyes. However, hearing the sheer panic in Junu and Rin's voices outside, she bit her lip, forced down her cries, and tried to gather herself. Clawing at the wall, she agonizingly pulled herself up to a standing position.)
Kim (In a strained, shaky voice, trying desperately to sound fine): "Yeah... yeah, I'm fine! It's nothing, guys... I'm coming out."
(A few agonizing minutes later, the bathroom lock clicked, and the door slowly creaked open. The moment Kim stepped out, Junu and Rin's jaws dropped. Kim had her left hand clamped tightly over her lower back, her face was completely drained of color, and she was heavily limping, dragging her feet one agonizing inch at a time. Seeing this, Junu and Rin yelled in unison)
.Both Together: "What happened to your back?! What on earth did you do?!"
Kim (Avoiding eye contact, forcing a highly unconvincing fake smile): "It's nothing, seriously... I just twisted my foot a little. It's just a minor sprain, it'll pass."
Junu (Glaring at Kim with a mixture of anger and deep concern): "Kim! Look me in the eye. Stop lying. Tell me the truth, you fell inside, didn't you?
"Kim (Cornered from all sides, her shoulders slumping as she confessed in a small, embarrassed voice): "Fine... there was soapy water on the floor. I slipped and landed straight on my back."
(The moment the words left her mouth, the tense, heavy atmosphere in the room shattered. Junu and Ma Ha Rin locked eyes for a split second and completely lost it. They clutched their stomachs and burst into hysterical laughter. Kim's face flushed a violent, tomato-red with embarrassment and rage. Gripping her aching lower back even tighter, she yelled at them.)
Kim: "You two are absolutely horrible! Why are you laughing at me?! I am in agonizing pain right now and you find it funny? This is exactly... exactly why I wasn't going to tell you anything! Hmph! I'm not talking to either of you."
(Seeing that Kim was genuinely furious and hurt, Junu instantly wiped the laughter off his face. His eyes softened, reflecting deep, protective affection for his sister. He took a step forward, leaning against the doorframe.)
Junu: "Okay, okay, I'm sorry. We aren't making fun of you, Kim. But you have to be more careful. You always take care of everyone else but completely neglect yourself. Come on, we are going to the nearby clinic right now. You need to get checked.
"Kim (Vigorously waving her hands in rejection): "No! Absolutely not! I don't need a doctor. I am going to the office. Once I get buried in work, the distraction will make the pain go away on its own."
Junu (Scolding her sternly): "Are you insane? What if it's an internal injury or a hairline fracture? Listen to me for once and just come with me."
Ma Ha Rin (Stepping between them to de-escalate the argument): "Junu, calm down. Look, we are already incredibly late for work, and the boss is going to be breathing down our necks. Let me take Kim with me. If her pain gets worse on the way or at the office, I promise I will personally drag her by her hair to a doctor, deal?"
Kim (Looking at Junu with pleading, desperate eyes): "Yeah, Junu, see? Rin is right. Please let us go."Junu let out a defeated sigh and finally relented. With that, the two girls quickly gathered their things and left for the office.
INT .Hanseong Architecture COMPANY .DAY
(Hobbling painfully, clutching her lower back, and letting out muffled whimpers of pain, Kim finally entered the office building, heavily leaning on Ma Ha Rin for support. The moment she limped into the main cubicle area, her bizarre, crooked posture and awkward stride caused her colleagues to stand up from their desks in shock.)
Colleague 1: "Oh my gosh, Kim! What happened to you? Why are you walking like that?
Colleague 2: "Yeah, Kim, are you alright? You look like you're in severe pain."
(Kim was desperately trying to construct a dignified, believable lie in her head, but Ma Ha Rin, standing right behind her, couldn't contain herself. Rin let out a loud, mocking laugh and waved her hand dismissively to the entire office, completely exposing her_
.Ma Ha Rin: "Oh, relax, everyone! IThe reason behind our brave KIM SEO new walking style is a highly HALIROUS and painful morning disaster. She slipped in the bathroom and crashed flat on her back!
"(In an instant, the entire office erupted into roaring laughter. Co-workers chuckled and began teasing her mercilessly. Kim felt so intensely humiliated she wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole. She painfully stumbled into her swivel chair, buried her face entirely in her hands, and ground her teeth, letting out a furious, silent tirade in her mind.)
Kim (Fuming internally, unleashing her full wrath):'Ugh! This is all... all because of that DR . Hyun! He was like a ghost haunting my mind first thing in the morning. I was so completely lost in his thoughts that I didn't see the floor, slipped, and now my entire dignity is ruined in front of the whole office! I hope... I swear to God, I hope his day goes just as miserable, chaotic, and cursed as mine! I absolutely hate you, Dr. Hyun!'
(With an aggressive slam, she flipped open her laptop screen, forced herself to ignore the throbbing ache in her spine, and began violently typing, desperately trying to drown her embarrassment in endless corporate files.To move the story forward, let me know:)