Chapter 13：Sarang

Ye-Jin didn't hear the rest of what the doctor said. Her ears were ringing and she felt nauseous all over. Her eyes teared up at the loss of another innocent child. It wasn't her first time listening to these but she felt quite disturbed either way.

She felt someone grip her hand. She looked up to see Ray looking equally nauseated and about to pass out. She reassured him by pressing down on his hand holding hers tightly. He nodded once at her in assurance and again faced the doctor who was now walking away with Shin Jay for further formalities.

A moment later a nurse came out of the operating room holding a small bundle in her arms. She looked at the trio standing in front of the room and her face turned down in a small frown.

Nurse: you want to hold the baby?

Ye-Jin could do nothing but only nod.

The nurse carefully handed her the small blue bundle. The small baby who had been born into the world only a few minutes ago was fully awake and looking at Ye-Jin with wonder-filled eyes. A small tear escaped Ye-Jin's eyes when she saw the beautiful child.

Ye-Jin: (whispering) she is beautiful.

Nurse: who is the father?

Sooru: we don't know grandma.

There was utter silence at that question and Sooru's answer. The girl who died giving birth to this child was still a minor who had been wronged.

They weren't sure how to answer and Ray saved the situation by asking Ye-Jin to let him hold the baby. She handed the child to him but still kept a hold on the child not wanting to let go yet.

Nurse: well then have you guys decided a name for her?

Ray: Sarang-

Ye-Jin: (nodding in agreement) yes she is Sarang.

Nurse: (agreeing with them and taking the child back) Ye-Jin you have a very nice boyfriend there. (Smiling at Ray) I am also your fan, by the way.

Ye-Jin: (flushing) he is only my friend madam!

The nurse walked away rolling her eyes clearly in disbelief while Ye-Jin and Ray were clearly embarrassed.

Ray: (putting his hands in the pocket) it's always nice to meet a fan. So, what next?

Ye-Jin: (looking at him earnestly) I think you should go back now-

Ray: (cutting her in the middle) b-but-

Ye-Jin: no listen to me I am saying this for your sake. This will take some time to get sorted which involves police and media. Both are really not a good combination for you.

Ray: (hanging his head) ok I understand. Please keep me updated. I want to help in any possible way.

Ray: (walking backwards) I will be counting on it. Good night Sooru.

Sooru: Night bro!