Kims' Love Story

"Good morning, Jichu. Are you up? I have prepa-" Eva entered my room with her cheerful self when she stopped midway taking into the scene before her.

"Are you alright? You do not seem fine." She sat on my bed placing her hand on my arm. She was absolutely right. I was not feeling well--not at all.

I was just thinking whether to go for that day's training session or not. I was on my first day of menstrual cycle, and I tell you, the first day had always been a hell just like the moment when Eva interrupted when she found me lying on my bed and tightly clutching my stomach.

I shook my head towards Eva unable to form any coherent words. I could tell that my face clearly showed the pain I was experiencing.

"Oh My God! Are you sick? Hurt? What can I do to help? Let me know please; you seem to be in some serious kind of pain." She started her series of questions, panicking at the same time. I did not have the strength to answer her questions and calm her down.

"Periods" I just replied with one word hopping she would understand.

"Oh!" came her reply.

I glared at her. Just a moment ago, she was so scared and worried for me and after telling her the reason behind my condition; all she say was 'Oh'? Way to go my friend!

She seemed to notice my glare as she got back to her worried self.

"I am sorry. My periods are not this harsh to me that is why I don't know about its degree of pain. But you look unwell. Should I call the company doctor?" She asked me clutching my hand in hers. I did not want to worry her.

"No, the pain will go away soon, but I do not think I will be able to go for training today. Can you please excuse from our teachers for me?" I tried to form more than a word. Gosh, the pain was getting unbearable.

"Yes, yes! I will tell them you were sick so you could not make it today. You do not have to worry at all." She assured me. "But are you sure you are fine?" she asked again. I nodded my head assuring her with my eyes.

"Thank you. Now go" I urged her as she was getting late.

"Okay but call me if it gets bad okay? I will bring a hot cup of coffee for you. It might somewhat reduce the pain." She sprang up before I could say anything else. Just five minutes later, she emerged with a cup.

"Here. Drink it. I will go bring breakfast on your bed for you."

"No, I feel nausea. I will have breakfast later. You should go. It is already late." I worriedly told her because one of the rules of the company was to always be on time. One day a trainee was late without any particular reason; she was stopped from attending the sessions for two days. Only a trainee could understand how important each day's session was. After that, nobody dared to be late.

"Nothing is more important than my new best friend. How can I leave you alone? You are not feeling well. You need me to take care of you." She insisted. I was getting emotional to know I had such a sweet friend. It might have been also part of the 'Time of the month' feelings.

"No Eva. Go! I will be fine, really." I told her sternly because I knew she would not listen to me otherwise.

"Are you sure?" She smoothed my hair asking in a worried tone.

"Yes. Now, go. Let me have my coffee in peace." I urged her to move. She nodded and stood up from the bed.

"Call me if you need me, okay?" she reminded once again. I also nodded to let her know that I will.

She left the room, and I heard the door being shut and locked. It was such a pity that I could not attend the sessions. We had a session with Mr. Kim Jongin aka Kai and yoga session with Miss Soo. We also had an extra session with our vocal teacher. I was thinking what the trainees would be doing when my stomach lurched resulting in the kind of pain I had never had.

"Ow!!!" A painful cry left my lips. I grabbed the coffee cup to soothe the pain, but as soon as I had the first sip, I came to know the universe was not on my side that day. The coffee had gotten cold.

I placed it on bedside table and lied down once again hopping that sleep would consume me and make me forget my sufferings, but I guessed I hopped for too much.

I was tossing and turning on my bed. It felt like hours passed by, but I knew it was not like that. I heard my phone ring. It should be Eva calling, I thought to myself grabbing the phone and answering it. My guess was right.

"How are you, my Jichu? Are you feeling alright?" She hopefully asked.

"Yes, I am feeling better." I lied. I did not want to worry her more. I was sure she would drop everything and come to our dorm if I told her I was still not feeling well.

"That is such a relief. I have told our teachers that you were sick, so don't worry. I will come as quickly as I can and bring lunch for you, Okay? Take care." She ended the call making kissing sounds which immediately put a smile on my face. Crazy Eva!

I was about to put my phone away when I heard a ping indicating I had received a text. I checked the message.

'Hello Jisoo, this is Kyuhyun, your vocal coach. I heard from Eva that you were sick. How are you now?" I felt such a pleasant surprise. I did not give him my number, so he must have gotten from Eva. Nevertheless, his text made me feel good.

I quickly sent a message too.

'Hello teacher, thank you for checking up on me. I am feeling better now :)'
I waited for his reply, and soon it came.

'That is great to hear. Don't worry about today's vocal session. I will arrange it some other day for you. Just get well soon. What can I do to help you get completely well?', came his reply.

He was such a sweet teacher. I was truly happy to have such a nice and caring teacher. He was the exact opposite of his boss Kim Junmyeon. I was sure he would not check up on his employees at all. Why was I thinking about him though? Leave it and thank your teacher silly! I thought to myself.

'Thanks a lot. And no, I am okay. See you tomorrow, teacher.' I quickly pressed the send button. I was once again feeling the pain emerge from its hiding.

'Take care. Bye :)' He replied. I tossed the phone clutching my tummy. I was having cold sweat all over my body. Oh God, what should I do? May be I should call Eva because this is unbearable. I was about to grab my phone to call Eva when the doorbell rang.

Oh thank lord. It might be Eva, I thought.

I dragged myself out of bed to open the door. I could hardly walk properly, but I made it to the door. It was the third time it rang. Eva is so impatient.

"Thank God, you came. I was about to---" Just as I opened the door and attempted to tell Eva about my plans of calling her, I came to know it was not Eva. It was her male version.

He is not Eva's male version, what are you saying?

I meant to say, he was not Eva but a man. I felt so tired. I did not have any energy left. The world was spinning combined with the spinning and excruciating pain in my tummy and back. They all contributed in me passing out in the arms of the male guest I had on my doorsteps.

Who was the man? You all guessed it right. He was none other than the boss himself: Kim Junmyeon.

But why was he there?
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