The Way for Us | Vincenzo

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"Han Woojin! I swear if you can't make it I will ban you from being my friend!" Seo Miri yelled at her phone.

It was already Saturday, the day everyone was expecting. The surgical floor was busy that morning, everyone trying to squeeze in last minute work so they could make it to Seo Miri's party at the Plaza, one of the most luxurious hotels in Seoul.

Chayoung just stared at her furious best friend who was scolding Woojin for, probably, asking her permission to not not make it tonight due to severe hangover from Friday night.

"Honestly, I can't understand that guy," Miri scoffed and dramatically put down her phone on the table. Miri and Chayoung were currently at the hospital that morning, eventhough it was the weekend. Miri needed to do last minute rounds to her patients because she would be completely unavailable that night. Her residents were going to be in-charge for any emergency during the party.

While for Chayoung, Alberto Cassano had been asking her for almost every day since the accident, He was grateful for her and he wanted Chayoung particularly to be on his medical team. Besides, Chayoung had an urgent surgery scheduled for another patient this afternoon.

"What?!" Miri glared at Chayoung who smiled at her.

"Nothing," Chayoung smirked and stood up, picking up her stethoscope and put it around her neck. She loved to see Seo Miri's quarrels with Woojin. Everyone knew they meant for each other, except for the two of them.

"So did you take the offer?" Miri asked as she followed Chayoung, they were about to do their rounds.

Chayoung glared back at her, "We can't take bribes," she said.

Miri shrugged her shoulders, "it's Italian vineyards."

They were talking about Alberto Cassano's offer. He was very grateful that Chayoung saved his life, especially after knowing the full story from Jang Junwoo who was asked to meet Alberto Cassano as well, that he decided to reward Chayoung with an acre of vineyard or gold. She just had to choose. Of course, it was unethical for doctors to receive such extravagant gifts from patients.

"Anyway, I'll see you tonight okay? I already asked my father's driver to drop your gown later. It should be here after you finished your surgery. Don't be late!" Seo Miri warned her.

"Okay, thanks. Just go, you have a lot to do today," Chayoung pushed her back a little. "I know, wish me luck. It's been a while since I host a party, I'm excited!" Miri smirked. "Fighting, Miri!" Chayoung cheered her friend, she nodded her head in full determination before she walked away again.

"Make sure you drag Woojin, just terror him with calls!" Miri looked back at her and Chayoung just put her thumb in respond.

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Hong Chayoung had just finished her surgery. It was 4 pm already and she just got the news that Alberto Cassano was going to be discharged early today. He chose to have out-patient treatment until his operation schedule.

The other doctors were reluctant to let him go home with his condition, but the old man was stubborn and he insisted that he would just be treated at home.

Chayoung entered the hospital ward, still in her surgery uniform. "Dr. Hong!" Alberto cheered happily at her arrival. She bowed at the Mrs. Cassano who was also there with a couple of nurses and four men dressed in intimidating black formal attire. They must be their bodyguards, Chayoung thought.

"Aigoo, why are you happy everytime dr. Hong is here," Mrs. Cassano chuckled, then patted Chayoung on the shoulders which made her bowed again a little.