CHAPTER-13: I HATE YOU

Evelyn didn't know how to react to his words. As she was thinking about the right things to say to him, he began to snicker at her shocked state which made her even more confused.

DAYUN: haha (tries to control his laughter) you have no idea how adorable you look when you're dejected. 

Don't worry, I was just trying to steal your reaction. Just forget what I said earlier. 

Considering the situation, his joke only gave her more depression rather than lighting up the mood. 

But giving a thought to his nature, it was expected from him to pull out such a nonsensical joke.

Evelyn didn't give it much thought and continued doing his dressing. 

Meanwhile, Dayun's eyes fell on a photo frame, placed at the side table of her room. It was a picture of young Evelyn with her parents. 

DAYUN: Is it you? You are still as cute as your younger self. (Smirks) Anyways, Where is your family? Why are you living alone in such a large city? 

EVELYN: (looks at the picture with sad eyes) My parents... passed away when i was in middle school. I have a younger brother. After my parent's demise, we both were taken in by my grandma who lives in Busan. He's currently studying in a business school, so, I have to work hard to pay for his tuition bills and other expenditures. 

DAYUN: What a caring and responsible sister you are. Your brother must be lucky to have you. 

EVELYN: But.. i think I'm more lucky to have a brother like Min. I wonder what he would be doing right now. (Let out a long sigh with depressed expressions)

DAYUN: You are talking as if we are living in some medieval times. Just dial his number and ask him about his well being. Is it that difficult? But... it seems like you don't call too often at your house... with the way you are missing him. 

His words caught her off guard. She was surprised to see how his prediction was quite close to her situation. 

She didn't contact her brother too often as she was afraid that her grandma would get offended. 

Her grandma was overprotective of her brother and loved him more than anyone else. She wanted him to live with her as he was born with a weak immunity and often got sick. That's why, she didn't allow him to live in the hostel.

And he even didn't have the authority to have his own mobile phone, despite that he was a college student. 

Whereas, she forced Evelyn to do a job at a young age just after completing her graduation, even if it meant to live far away from them. 

She put the whole house's responsibility on her shoulders soon after she found the job. 

She didn't know the reason for her such a biased nature but she couldn't deny her any decision as she was the one who raised them. 

Sometimes, she felt bad for her brother but she felt more bad for herself as it felt like she was not the part of their family. 

She had to live alone, away from them and couldn't even make a call at her home whenever she wished to. 

Evelyn didn't want Dayun to know about her personal issues with her family so she tried to hide it. 

EVELYN: It's true... that I don't call him often.. so as not to disturb him. I want him to study hard and enjoy his college life to the fullest. So that he doesn't end up becoming a pathetic adult like me. Sometimes, i wonder.. where did it got wrong. 

DAYUN: Why do you always see yourself so low. You are good the way you are. Learn to embrace yourself. And even if things are not right, just don't lose hope and keep doing your best.

Evelyn could feel a small wave of guilt arising in a corner of her heart as Dayun's words hit her ears. 

His words had a deep impression on her as she kept on thinking how he never gave himself the credit of saving her and not demanded anything in return even after getting badly injured for her.

She was willing to do whatever it takes to treat him. And was even ready to take care of him until he got better. 

She anxiously looked at his hand which was still bleeding, even after wrapping it in multiple layers of gauze. The blood was slowly gushing out and soaking the whole dressing. 

EVELYN: The wound is too deep. I think we must go see a doctor and get it examined properly. 

DAYUN: It's nothing big, Eve-chan. There's no need of a doctor for this. 

Dayun denied at first but on Evelyn's persistent request, he had to agree. 

With her support, he stood up and headed towards the car. She drove him to the hospital.

After parking the car, she took the hold of his injured hand and led him to the doctor's cabin. 

The doctor properly treated his wound and also prescribed an x-ray of his hand. 

''Is it something serious.. doctor?'' asked Evelyn in a concerned tone. 

''I've run all the potential tests and there's nothing particularly abnormal in the x-ray either. Besides, I've done the dressing. Just make sure you change it everyday and don't put strain on your hand. All you need is plenty of rest and you'll be fine within a week.'', replied the doctor in a formal tone. 

The doctor's words gave her relief and put her mind at ease. 

''see, I've told you there's no need to come here for such a small injury.'', said Dayun looking at her. 

DOCTOR: (talks with Dayun) You're lucky considering that the laceration wasn't too deep. Otherwise you would have to undergo a surgery. 

Your girlfriend seems to be quite worried about you. (Looks at Evelyn)

Evelyn blushed a little and exclaimed in surprise, ''h..he's not my boyfriend.''

''ohh.. I'm sorry.. i made a mistake. You were so devoted that i naturally assumed you to be a couple. Anyways I'm writing some medicines and ointment. Make sure you take them on time. ''the doctor apologized. 

As they headed towards the home, Dayun didn't utter a single word as if he was offended by something. But she didn't seem to care and kept on driving.

On reaching the residential building, Evelyn insisted on getting him to his apartment but he refused her offer.

His tone seemed to be cold and distant as if he was mad at her for dragging him to the hospital.

She was amused to see a mature man like him sulk like a child. She smiled at his childish behaviour and called him cute inside her mind. 

She was about to apologize to him but before she could do that, he greeted her formally and hastily went inside. 

''Just an hour ago, he was joking around and now he's sulking. I could never catch his train of thoughts'', while thinking, she entered her apartment and closed the door behind her. 

That day was the most dramatic one for Evelyn in that month so far, so she decided to pen it in her diary.

She had the hobby of recording the potential events of her life in a diary. 

While Evelyn got herself busy in writing her diary, Dayun had to deal with an unexpected guest, Aaron Park... the guy who was practically his one and only family.

He seemed to be waiting for him in the living room with a cigarette in his hand. 

Dayun walked in the living room with a bitter face- ''Gosh! That scent again...so distracting. My head's spinning'', (gently presses his forehead and mumbles in an irritated tone)

AARON: Welcome back, Mr. Romeo~ (smirks and teases him)

DAYUN: You need to fix your habit of breaking into someone else's house. (gives him a cold look and goes in the kitchen)

AARON: what? Someone else's house? Waah! What an insolent b*stard. This is how you treat a friend who comes to visit you after so many days. (Looks around his house) Have you run out of options that you have to stay in this crappy place to hide yourself from the Master's eyes. (Chuckles). How pitiful. 

Dayun comes out of the kitchen with a bottle of red wine and two glasses in his hands. He poured the wine in only one glass and took a sip from it while slouching back on the couch. 

DAYUN: (glares at him while enjoying the wine) stop spouting nonsense and tell me the real deal.. what brings you here at this hour? 

AARON: Hey! You must treat your guests with respect. (Pours wine in other glass by himself) I think you are smart enough to guess (smirks) Master Damian is in trouble again. He wants you to resolve the matter and dispose off all the evidence.

DAYUN: (leans back on sofa with closed eyes and takes a deep sigh) This never ends. That b*stard always stirs up trouble for himself and leaves us to clean his sh*t. (Irritated tone) What is it this time? 

AARON: Recently, he had a one night stand with a girl. And now she's been threatening him. The girl is loaded with an influential background but currently not living with her family. So, he wants you to conclude the matter with her. (Takes out an envelope from his undercoat pocket) Here are the details of the subject.

DAMIAN: Again a rich girl. He never learns, always gets involved with the chics out of his status. (Throws the envelope on the table and stands up) Anyways! I already have a lot on my plate. So, tell him it's gonna take some time. If he can't wait then he can hire someone else. (Pulls off his shirt carefully due to his injury)

AARON: Come on, Yun. You know Master won't take no for an answer. Just help him out this once, and you know that he already trusts you more than anyone else. This time, he's on his edges, even taking sleeping pills to prevent nightmares. Just prioritize this task for now. Okay! (Smiles and places hands on his shoulder)

DAYUN: Fine, I'll do it. But this is the last time. I am not his personal hitman.(Frustrated tone)

AARON: I knew you wouldn't say no to his request. Anyways, I'm not gonna ask how you got you messed up with your hand but I'm curious to know, have you taken a liking in her? The girl living next door? (Raises his eyebrows in curiosity with a grin)

DAYUN: How much bacardi did you have today before coming here? (Glares at him nonchalantly)

AARON: Well! Well! I'm just asking. Don't get so worked up over it (winks and smiles) actually, the door when i came here an hour ago. You are never so irresponsible. So i wondered what you were up to? I called out but you were not here. Then i went to the inner room and saw the CCTV footage where you were defending a girl from a guy who seemed to be her ex. Loud voices were coming from next door so i assumed that she must be neighbour. I saw everything live broadcast and was surprised to see you get injured for her. Is she someone special? 

DAYUN: (flinches a bit) Special, my ass. I saw her and... just wanted to kill some time. That's all! (pauses and looks at him) And i remember telling you so many times, not to touch my things without permission, stay away from my matters. 

AARON: That doesn't seem to be the case. You are just curious about her...or have you taken a liking to her? Come on! We are homies.. there must be no secrets between us. Otherwise, why would you get hidden cameras installed in her house when you could easily kill her and dispose of the evidence if she's living just next door. As far as I know, hidden cameras are not your style. And you didn't even fight back with her ex and let him stab you. Why did you pretend to be so weak? I know he would be dead meat by now if the situation was something else. 

DAYUN: You know that I don't let anyone else touch my prey. I'm saving her for the last so as to have some fun before finishing her off. She's just a pawn in my game. (Intense gaze) And don't question my actions, Ron. You should know better than to ask me.

AARON: Okay man! It's your life, i won't meddle but be careful with the people around you. Don't do anything stupid as It'll impose a threat not only to you but even to master. Contact me once the task is done. See ya! (Leaves and closes the door behind him)

Aaron left Dayun's house leaving him alone in his ill lit apartment. He looked at his injured hand and mumbled to himself- Love?, as if. (Smirks) Not gonna get fooled by you again. (Expressions became cold)

He angrily took off his bandaid and threw it in the dustbin. The clot was still fresh but he ignored it and went straight to the CCTV room in frustration boiling inside of him. He wanted to have a final glimpse of Evelyn before going to bed. 

He looked at the screens and tried to closely watch her actions by zooming in. 

She was scribbling something on a notebook but he was not sure what she was writing. 

He took out a packet of cigarettes and a lighter from the drawer. After lightening it up, he leaned back on the PC chair and exhaled out a puff of smoke with closed eyes and began to self talk-

''Your life is more pathetic than i thought... but it doesn't matter, your fate has already been written by my hands. 

(Opens his eyes and leans closer to the screen) Sometimes, I pity your situation but the next moment you do something that makes me regret my decision to let you live. (Frowns and looks at his injured hand) You don't have any idea how much I despise you. My heart is just filled with the hatred, that you implanted, 10 years ago. You failed to be a worthy being but don't worry my Love, I'll make a beautiful masterpiece out of you and will keep it all to myself...forever. (Grins)