I woke up around 8am when the nurses came by, to take my blood pressure and temperature and do other checks as usual. I realized Pond was missing and figured he must have left for work.
"The boy from last night, Khun, he had to leave at 7.30am for work. He said he would be back at 12pm to pick you up when you are being discharged. We are under strict orders not to let you leave alone. He bought some breakfast for you and it's on the table. He told you to have it and to remind you that you cannot be alone when you want to go to the bathroom."
This Pond! I told him my mother would come by. Why does he insist on coming? I took my phone wanting to text him when I realized my mother had texted last night that she would not be able to come as my sister was also sick and asked if I could get a friend to pick me up. I texted her back on not to worry about it and that I would text her when I got home. Pond already knew Dunk and my manager was not free and he may have seen this message last night which explains why he is so persistent. But I thought he had filming. I felt bad about interrupting his workday but then his voice floated into my head.
"Do not be an idiot, Joong!" I chuckled to myself when I realized I knew exactly what he would say. I showered with the assistance of a male nurse standing outside my bathroom, got changed and had my breakfast and meds. The doctor came around 11am to do a final round of checks and discharged me. I packed what little things I had brought by and by the time I was done, Pond was there 12pm sharp. He smiled at me as he came in.
"I thought you have filming?" I asked softly. He looked at me and smiled.
" I do. From 9-12. I finished my scenes early, requested for time off and came by. My next set of shoots only commences around 3pm. More than enough time to send you home."
"You saw my mom's message last night?"
Pond looked sheepish as he said it was not his intention to do so. He was tucking me in when the message came in and he saw the preview. I just smiled, thanking him softly for coming by. He did not say anything and took my bag. We left and Pond drove me back home.
"Would you be ok? If anything, call me?" I nodded, promising to do so.
"I will call you later and check on you." I nodded again and waved him off. Barely 5 minutes after he had left, Dunk called. He wanted to check in on me and I told him I was home safely, and that Pond had sent me back home. Dunk was more assured when he heard that and told me to be careful. I spoke a while more with him before hanging up. I took another shower in the comfort of my own bathroom, changed and came out. I grabbed some fruits and sat down, when Pond called, having reached the studio.
"Remember to eat something, Joong. Do not make me worry again."
"Yes, boyfriend."
"What?!"
"Well, you sound like one." I teased him back. He just huffed and then hung up, saying he had to go off.
"Be careful Pond. Thank you for earlier." He just hummed in response and hung up. I just sighed softly as I leaned back in my couch, realizing that tomorrow was Saturday, and the performance was at 2pm. Would I be able to pull it off?
But then, Pond's voice flitted into my head again.
"You will be fine, silly."
I sat up straighter, realizing I keep hearing his voice in my head too many times. Ugh, this guy was messing with my head!