Chapter 1 Chapter 1: 'J'

Naomi Neo, please come in; said the clerk.

I was waiting to be called.

It was my interview at the well known Medical College of Busan. I was prepared but nervous. Well, who isn't on the day of your interview.

I slowly entered the big room, which was actually a classroom, but today arranged for taking interviews.

Good morning, sir; I said politely. I wasn't a very polite person but I had to today.

Good morning. Naomi Neo, isn't it?; one of the professor said; please have a seat here. He pointed to a chair placed in front of the four professors.

I walked to the chair and sat down, swallowing a mouthful of saliva. There were four professors sitting in front of me, all of them being famous doctors and professors. I gave them a wobbly smile and the interview started right away.

They asked me random questions, typically regarding the subject I've studied. Then they asked me; So why do you want to be a gynaecologist?

Actually, the city I live in does not has doctors specialized in this subject. And also my Mother died because of lack of such doctors. So I want to be a gynaecologist so that others do not suffer like my Mother did;I replied.

Oh, we are sorry, we didn't know; they sympathized. But I didn't like sympathy from anyone.

It's okay, sir;

I guess you can leave now. The results will be on your doorsteps, two weeks later; they said and waved me a good bye.

I left the room with a smile.

As soon I came out, I took a look at my watch.

Oh God, I'm late; I murmured. I had a train that took me back to Gwangju and I could not miss it at any cost.

I ran as fast as I could, but even that seems slow to me. As I hurried down the stairs, I tripped on the rim of my skirt and was about to fall, when I felt a strong hand encircling my waist and gripping it tightly.

I shut my eyes tight as I was afraid to see myself fall. But when I opened them, I saw the most handsome person in front of me.

His fair complexion matched mine. His almond shaped, dark brown eyes locked with mine for those beautiful seconds. His jawline seemed to be sharp enough to cut through apples. His cute curls, wet with sweat, covered his sweaty forehead and the arms were unexceptionally strong. I could smell his faint smell of lime which mixed with sweat but was still the best smell I ever had. And his thin but red lips were so near, that I almost felt him kiss me. We were in that position for, what seemed like a decade, but was only three seconds.

I regained my consciousness and separated myself from him.

I felt flustered, even the boy's face flushed with embarrassment. It was a good thing there wasn't anyone on the stairs that time.

What were you hurrying for, miss?; the boy said in an elegant tone.

Huh, um, actually,;I stuttered

Why am I stuttering? I never stutter when I see a boy.

Yes?; the boy said again, eagerly waiting for my answer.

Um, I was getting late for my train, that's why;

But your train almost costed you your life; he said mockingly.

Thank God you were there to save me; I thought.

Wait, what?!

By the way, thanks for helping me; I said sensing I would be late if I kept talking to this guy.

It's my pleasure to help someone like you; he said with a sparkle in his eyes, and bowed down Just like a prince does in front of a princess.

Saying this much, he turned back and went away. Only then did I notice that he was in his sports outfit. No wonder he was sweaty. At the back of his jersey, were the initials- 'J'.

I stood there for a few more minutes, and then I realised, I was late. I started hurrying again, this time more carefully than before.

Thank goodness the train was late by 10 minutes, otherwise I would've surely missed the train.

Two Weeks Later

The notification bell in my phone rung. I checked to find a new mail sent. It was from the Medical College of Busan!

I clicked on the mail to see it.

I was selected to join the college from the next month.