Chapter 13 - I like her arrogance toward the world

After a few days, Do Sejin is looking at the video of Ahn Hana on the ŀȧptop. She looks like a woman who is ready to slay everything on her way. Her words are being twisted by the internet. Some are calling her cool and some are calling her nasty words. Do Sejin is mad. He joins the comment war on the internet, defending Ahn Hana and fully support her.

"Isn't she cool?" Kim Dong-Woo has his arm on Sejin's shoulder. "She challenged the prosecutor office openly. She is our ideal."

"Stop wasting time and help me. We have to show support for our senior. She graduated from the same university." Do Sejin is focussed. "Ask everyone to support her."

"Would this help though?" Kim Dong-Woo sends a text to his batchmates and juniors.

"Yes, she is representing our university." Do Sejin is fueled. His eyes are furious.

"Oh, wait! Prosecutor Im is appointed for the 100th-day murder case.." Kim Dong-Woo reads the latest update. "Do Sejin, he is also a graduate of our university. He is a remarkable one with a strong background. He is called the Prosecutor Justice. If it is him, she is bound to lose. We should support him."

Do Sejin glares at his friend. "Will you become a lawyer or a prosecutor?"

"I get it. I get it." Kim Dong-Woo sighs. "The future lawyers will support the lawyer, but I am not sure if the future prosecutor will support the lawyer. Prosecutor Im is treated like a god by those wannabes. I am sure that professors will use this opportunity for a mock battle between the future lawyers and future prosectors."

"Even the god will bow before Ahn Hana, the empress." Do Sejin looks at the frozen video. Ahn Hana seems stubborn, like a mountain in front of small trees. "She will win."

"Are you supporting her because you are sleeping with her?" Kim Dong-Woo asks him seriously. "I am afraid for you, my friend. If she finds out, she will become your worst enemy."

"I will love it if she hates me." His lips curl up into a smile. "Maybe she will start acting clingy. She is becoming addicted to me. I know her body well now. I know how she likes it. She won't be able to get away from me even if she finds out."

"Now, I feel bad for her." Kim Dong-Woo looks at Ahn Hana's picture with pity. "You are turning her into your permanent toy, aren't you? Why did you choose her?"

"I like her arrogance toward the world." Do Sejin keeps staring at her. In the last few days, Ahn Hana has been more open to him. They are nearly acting like a couple. She has been looking forward to seeing him. The nights are hot. He doesn't have to pretend like a naive boy anymore. She gives in to his demands easily. He can do her anytime and anywhere in the house.

She baths him every day and combs his hair. She gives him a goodbye kiss in the morning. It looks like she has fallen for him when he hugged her that night.

***

Ahn Hana looks at her test results, upset. "This is not the right time. I am not prepared."

Her friend from the same high school, Doctor Bo Ji-Won, looks at her with glazed eyes. "Do you think anyone is prepared for things like this?"

"I am busy with the 100th-Day murder case." Ahn Hana makes a face. "Keep this a secret for me. Nobody should find out."

"Hm! You don't want Kwang-Soo to know?" She raises her brows playfully. "I won't tell him if you promise me that you will come for a regular checkup. You will take care of your diet. You won't take the stress. It's not good for your body. Your condition is pretty bad."

"Hearing this gives me more stress." Ahn Hana isn't lying. She pushes the test results to her friend. "I will take a long vacation after I finish this case. I will follow all of your instructions then. You can recommend me a good place somewhere nobody can find me. After the 100th-day case is over, I will become popular. I can't do it here."

"You are finally talking sense. You need a break. I know a lot of places." Doctor Bo takes the test results and puts them in the drawer. She gives her medicines. "Don't forget to take medicines. Your body is fragile. You are not getting any younger. Don't act like a daredevil."

Doctor Bo warns about a few more things before Ahn Hana can leave the hospital. She is drained of energy by the time she reaches home. She doesn't go inside straight away. "Now, I have to finish this case sooner than I intended it to."

She slowly steps out of the car. Her movements are sluggish and lacking energy. She finds Do Sejin waiting for her. Her heart feels warm when he hugs her. He does that familiar thing on her back with his palm, moving it in a circle. It makes her relax. She mutters to him, "I feel like a zombie."

"You had a long day." Do Sejin carries her to the bed. She looks down today. There are days like that. He changes her clothes. "Should I feed you?"

Ahn Hana sighs. He takes that as a yes. He prepares the table for dinner. When it is ready, he carries her to the table. She sighs again, looking depressed. He picks up the chopsticks. "Say Ah."

She opens her mouth. Do Sejin starts feeding her. Her eyes are fixed on him. She is exhausted and depressed. He finally asks her, "Hana, what happened?"

"Do Sejin, you are handsome." She takes the chopstick and starts feeding him. "I think, I like you."

Success! This invincible lawyer is trapped. Do Sejin smiles at her coyly. "How much do you like me?"

"I like you more than my bank balance." She picks up the meat with the chopsticks and tries to feed him. He moves his head back, looking upset.

"Hana, you like me only that much?"

"My bank balance will keep increasing." Ahn Hana shoves the meat in his mouth. "Our agreement is going to end next week. However, if you want to see me, you can continue to visit me until the 100th-day murder case is resolved."

Only until then? He can't wrap his head around her words. She just told him that she liked him, but he can't visit her forever. "Why can't I come after that? I want to love you forever."

"Do Sejin, you are young." She gives him a small smile. "I am thankful that I met you. You are a miracle in my life. I didn't think that I would start liking you, but you have managed to move my heart. But, we can't do this forever. Meet a nice girl. Fall in love. Date like normal people."