The situation where you want to clear yourself from a misunderstanding but end up choosing the wrong words which always made it worse.
That's what Vincent was going through right now. He feels like hitting his head into something as to clear the misunderstanding that's has just arose between him and Jae Won.
"Jae, I meant you will be in his way while he is working" Vincent said this to clarify himself but it seems Jae Won really had a thick skin. Jae Won really needs some time apart from Vincent before he makes a grave mistake by taking the matter into his own hands, which is kissing Vincent the moment they are alone.
Jae Won intentionally acted as if he was more angry by the words Vincent said but clearly he understood really well and knew Vincent was looking out for him but Jae Won had to put his acting skills into practice.
Jae Won held Charles's hand and pulled him along while he was heading for the door "let's go, for now" he said as he turned to look at Vincent one last time before he head out.
Vincent who was shocked by what has happened still tried and follow Jae Won before the matter got worse "Jae.. Jae …. Jae i didn't mea…." 'Slam' that's the resounding sound of the door closed right in front of Vincent's face.
His jaw dropped opened as he couldn't believe what was happening right now. He turned to look at Akwasi with his eyes asking the question 'what I said, was it that wrong for him to be this mad at me. But i didn't mean it like that' look written all over his face.
Akwasi who understood the look moved closer to him and rubbed his back in a consoling manner "you didn't say anything bad, just a wrong choice of words" Akwasi said.
Vincent tried to follow him but he was held back by Akwasi "relax, let him cool off a bit. That should make him reasonable" he said as he let go of Vincent hand when he felt Vincent loosened body. This left Vincent pacing here and there waiting for the time to move as fast as flash.
On the other hand, Charles felt Jae Won was exaggerating it a little too far but believed Jae Won had his reasons to do that. He decided to let go of the thought for now as he has gotten the chance to have some alone time with Jae Won.
Initially he thought of staying over at Vincent's mansion for a while before his afternoon shift to get to Jae Won. But Vincent being closed to Jae Won in the same room at the same time can't guarantee his alone time.
He then acted fast by grabbing an opportunity when he realized Akwasi was talking to Vincent. This meant that he could take him away for a while.
Charles turned to look at Jae Won who was so quiet like the serene surface of an ocean but beneath the surface was a cauldron of turmoil. Charles especially thought Jae won who had put his acting down for a while but it seems he hasn't.
"Can you tell me why you overreacted by Vincent's words" Charles asked though he planned not to ask. Jae Won turned to look at the person who has seen right through his act and smiled suspiciously confirming Charles accusations.
"Oh you really saw through my acting skills?" Jae Won asked as he smiled and look ahead. "I guess I should improve my acting" he paused while he took out his phone to check if he has a notification from Vincent. He wanted to get away for a while but still hoped he will chat him.
His face drew disappointment when they were none from Vincent. Charles bursts out laughing making Jae Won face flushed with confusion and surprise. "What's funny?" He asked with his confused face staring at Charles.
Charles who couldn't control his laughter managed to talk "you wanted to get away and now you are expecting a message from him. Wow, Jae Won, you are wonder yourself" still laughing which ended up on making Jae Won laugh out loud too.
"You still surprised me till now" Charles said as he drove through the main gate of the hospital where he works. "How so?" Jae Won asked not realize they have reached their destination.
Charles pulled up at the parking lot and answered "we have reached" ignoring the main questions that was asked. Jae Won turned around and saw the parking lot of the hospital "oh we have reached so soon" he said as he opened the door of the car.
"Why you didn't want to come?" He playfully asked Jae Won who answered in a hurrry to avoid a misunderstanding.
"No, it's just that….we kept long on the road when I was coming with Vincent the other time so.." he answered coming out of the car. Charles laughed with a glint of jealousy in his voice "then I guess your conversation with him was so good he drove slowly like a tortoise" he said.
He held Jae Won's hand as they entered the waiting area. They were suddenly blocked by a tall man who was wearing the hospital doctor gown. Both Charles and Jae Won gaze moved from the leg of the person up to his face.
"Stranger, why are you here early? I thought you will be here in the afternoon for your shift" said by the handsome man with a sturdy voice that could move mountains and women.
"I'm com….." but his answer was cut off before he completed his sentence as the handsome tall man interrupted him.
"Who is this handsome god? Oh and he is a Korean." The man said as he moved a little closer away from Charles to Jae Won while studying him like a book. He observed Jae Won like a piece of gem. "Wow, his handsomeness exceeds the human standards. Are you a merman?" The tall man asked curiosity in his voice and face.
Jae Won who had no idea who this man was turned to look at Charles with 'who is this man?' written in his face. Charles sighed heavily as the man in front of him and Jae Won is none other than Cyril, his old crush I must say.
He came closer to take off Cyril hand that was smushing up Jae Won's face. He sighed again and started his introduction.
"Cyril, meet Jae Won, my friend and Jae Won, meet Cyril my best friend and colleague" he said pointing his finger towards Cyril and vice versa as he introduced them.
"Wait, is he the one you brought from your trip at the beach?" Cyril asked. Charles nodded in agreement as he was in a hurry to get away from that moment before he runs out of time.
"It's not a trip it's just an….never mind we are gonna go" he said as he held Jae Won hand to get away from Cyril. He didn't want to get away from Cyril because he was not over him, he got over him these last few weeks but as we all say, 'it's hard to forget your first love' right.
That's not the case, he appreciates the time he was in love with Cyril even though he couldn't have him and he was sure of it when he started getting attracted to him in the first place. He knew his friend was as straight as a pencil.
Back at school, he was a total player breaking girls heart here and there. He even suffer the consequences sometimes. There was one time, he broke it off by one beautiful girl he met at a club just a few days back.
He enjoyed himself only to dump her the next few days. This resulted in the girl approaching Charles who had no idea and had nothing to do with it suffered the consequences. He was met with a teary girl who blocked his path going for lab class.
Charles was slapped twice before he knew what was happening. All this time the girl kept calling Cyril but was ignored and now he blocked her contacts pissing her off.
The only healing she could get was slapping his best friend and asked him to return the favor to his friend. She later apologized to Charles but that didn't take away the pain he had just received.
But everything changed when he met his current girlfriend whom they've been together for years now.
Charles want to get away from him as his time with Jae Won was limited. "Okay we are going. See you later after your rounds" he said as he pulled Jae Won along with him as if he would be stolen from him in a seconds if he let go off him.
Jae Won who was watching that scene felt something was off about Charles when he was talking to his friend. He couldn't quite place his finger on it as Charles's eyes says something than his actions.
Untill Jae Won gasped as a guess popped in of his mind
'Does he like his friend?' thought by Jae Won.