chapter 56

                                 1Zaini found it logical but still she could not accept the fact that there would not be any charges for the room. She recalled what Nazma said about him. But her mind was struck by why Kim Min Ho was avoiding her. "Okay, Sir. As you suggest I will follow that. Thank you for all the help. I hope I am not wasting your time by keeping you here", said Zaini looking at Dr. Ji Hoon."Not at all. I don't have any surgery scheduled for today so I am free", said Dr. Ji Hoon."But it was your night shift the last night. You must go to your home and rest", said Zaini. She wanted him to go away so that she could call Kim Min Ho. "It's fine. I have a habit of working continuously without taking rest", said Dr. Ji Hoon and asked the nurse to bring breakfast for Zaini."Why do you care for me that much?" asked Zaini finally. Dr. Ji Hoon was stunned to hear the straight question. "Hm... I don't want to lie to you. I guess I am falling for you. I like the girls who are hardworking and brave. And, you have both qualities", said Dr. Ji Hoon with a little courage. "Okay! I don't know what to say but Sir, you are wasting your time. I already have someone in my life", said Zaini politely."Is it serious?" asked Dr. Ji Hoon and his face turned serious from smiling one. "What do you mean by that?""If it is a casual time pass then I will wait for you to end it", said Dr. Ji Hoon in simple words. Zaini was surprised to hear him. "Sir, I respect you. Please don't say anything that will make me uncomfortable to work by your side. Don't tell me you give me a chance to assist you for the same reason. Already my classmates don't like me and if they get to know that I am being favored by you, they will boycott me completely. I want to grow in my career because of my hard work and talent, not because of someone's favors", said Zaini."Every time you say something you make me fall for you more. You are mature, intelligent, hard-working, straightforward, honest, and devoted to your work kind of girl. You will be a good doctor in the future", said Dr. Ji Hoon."Sir, all these things can make you like me as a doctor but not fall for me as a person. You don't even know me personally. You don't know what makes me laugh or cry", said Zaini trying to make him understand his feelings."I can start to learn about you if you let me spend time with you. I am sure I will like you as a person too. And, you will also like me as a person. Please give me a chance at least", said Dr. Ji Hoon. It was becoming difficult for Zaini to handle him. "I said I am already committed", said Zaini. "You are telling lies. The nurse told me that your boyfriend got married to someone else yesterday only. You were in trauma after knowing that and it all happened after the surgery. That's why I called you. You said it was personal so I let it go thinking you were still not ready to share it with me. I know there is no one in your life. You may need time to move on but I am a good catch for you. I will be the next chairman of this hospital", said Dr. Ji Hoon holding Zaini's hand in his hands. Zaini was stunned. She got scared. She wanted to run away but that was not possible at all. Then only an old man entered the room. Dr. Ji Hoon immediately left Zaini's hand. "So you are that girl!!" said He looking at Zaini. Zaini looked at him with confused eyes."I am Ji Hoon's father and the Chairman of this hospital. Ji Hoon has never shown an interest in any woman before. I and my family are desperate to see him married. And, now it looks like our wish will be fulfilled. We are broad-minded people so it doesn't matter to us that you are a foreigner", said the Chairman.Zaini was taken aback by how and what he was saying. Because of fear, she could not utter a single word.                               2"Hi, Zaini baby, how are you doing now?" said Kim Jae as soon as he entered the room. He hugged Zaini and uttered near her ear, "Play along with me if you want to come out of them."Then he smiled looking at Zaini and then Dr. Ji Hoon and the Chairman."Hi, Dr. How is she now? When can I take her home with me? I came last night to admit her but my grandfather suffered a mild Heart Attack so I had to rush to him", said Kim Jae."Why are you behaving like you are something to her?" asked Dr. Ji Hoon in a scared but harsh voice."He is... He is my boyfriend now", said Zaini."What? When did it happen?" asked Dr. Ji Hoon."Last night!!" said Kim Jae abruptly.The Chairman faked a cough and looked at Dr. Ji Hoon."Mr. Chairman, you may leave now. I will handle it", said Dr. Ji Hoon. The Chairman left. "I don't believe in you. Zaini... He is a playboy. How can you trust him but not me? We belong to the same profession", said Dr. Ji Hoon."Sir, You are making me uncomfortable now. Please understand. I see you as my mentor, not as my lover. I have always dreamt of dating Kim Jae and I am happy that I am living my dream", said Zaini looking at Kim Jae with love-filled eyes pretending to be in love with him."Waoo... You didn't even wait for one day! How can someone move on so easily in such a short span? You and your ex-boyfriend must have a casual relationship only. I wonder why were you in so much trauma then!!" said Dr. Ji Hoon.Kim Jae cleared a flick of hair from Zaini's face and tucked it behind her left ear. Then he looked at her foot which was hurt and caressed it ignoring what was Ji Hoon saying.Dr. Ji Hoon could not handle this. He said, "You can go home. Apply for leave for one week in the administrative department."And he left in frustration.