1 CHAPTER 1: SINGLE MOM

Yoon Chaya woke up exactly 5:30 in the morning every day. That was her usual time to get up. When the alarm hits at 5:30, she got up and do a little fixing around her bed and stretching her body.

They rented a small space apartment with two single size bedrooms that she can afford to pay every month.

She went out from her room goes straight to their kitchen. Opening the faucet from the sink. Washing her hands thoroughly. Stepping sideward to the left, found the ref. She opens it to prepare breakfast for her son.

Today, she's planning to cook bacon, omelet and white rice. She will usually ask her son what to cook for breakfast before going to bed at night.

Carl was not choosy when it comes to food but there are times that he loves to eat something the next day.

After cooking, she goes to Carl's room. She kissed his forehead, wakes him up then left the room after. Few minutes passed seeing his son walked out from his room with his messy hair. She smiled.

"Good morning mom" greeted her as he approached the dining table and kissed her cheek.

Carl was still half-asleep when he sat down in front of the table. He was so busy these past few days because exams are fast approaching and more projects to make.

"Good morning my loves" she replied. "How was school going?"

He took a bite of bacon before Carl answered her.

"Oh Mom, I still have a few more projects to finish and I have to focus on that this weekend."

Then, he continues eating his breakfast as Chaya watched her son with a smile. "Ok but don't forget to take good care of own self. Health is Wealth you know and that's the most important thing in your life."

"I will, Mom. Don't worry too much of me. Just take care also because you've been doing more jobs than I do."

"Don't mind me son. You know that I will do anything as long as you finish your studies."

16 years old, that is what Yoon Carl's age, her son. She got pregnant at the age of 19. Without being married to Carl's father and it was not a big deal for her. Not ready to tight a knot at that time or rather both of them.

They both young and Carl's father were so irresponsible when he found out that she was pregnant. She raised her son all by herself without any single cent from Carl's dad after he was born. He left her without a word. It wasn't a happy ending after all.

At that time Chaya's parents were truly mad at her knowing the situation she was into. Her family was very particular about the status in life. She had two brothers younger than her age. To think she is the only daughter in the family of Yoon.

She left and travelled far away from home with his son. However, she did not regret it because she always thinks positive in life that everything happens for a reason.

Chaya is currently working as one of the utilities/all around staff inside the hospital. During nighttime, she goes to convenient store working there from 6 to 9 in the evening and additional income for their daily needs.

Once she finished her daily routines every morning. She checked everything at home.

Unplug the outlet: ✔

Windows close ✔

Stove off: ✔

Faucet close: ✔

Backdoor lock: ✔

When everything in properly done, they went out together towards the bus stop and ride a different bus route.

For her to reach to the hospital, it takes 30 minutes.

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THAT morning she stopped by in Star Coffee for Dr. Lim's hot Americano, a walking distance from her work. The doctor asked her to buy before she goes to the hospital that day.

Chaya was just leaving the counter after she got her order. She accidentally bumps into someone's chest.

BAAAM!!!

"Sorry, sorry, sorry". She apologized three times without looking up into his face. She hurried out through the right-side door without waiting for a man to response.

He was silently standing still. Nevertheless, he feels something weird from his heart as he is looking at her until she disappears.

AZALEA GENERAL HOSPITAL is one of the largest hospitals in A City. It founded in 1970s, has a bed space of 5,000, and attends more than 5 million approximately every year. The hospital treats international patients annually. The best hospital in the country and employed more than 5,000 permanent staff and not included some professors and associate professors.

This is where Chaya work for 5 years now.

"Chaya…" a male voice that just calling her across the room while she was mopping some stains on the floor.

She works for Dr. Lim Ji and Dr. Yu Ming Clinic located at the 4th floor. That's Dr. Yu Ming. He is one of the best doctors in Azalea. Moreover, one of the favorite doctors that Chaya respected and looked up to. They were very nice and kind to her since day one.

Both doctors do have personal assistants. Tung Kim is Dr. Lim Ji's assistant and her best friend and godmother of Carl as will. Tung Kim recommended her to Dr. Lim that's why she got a permanent job in the hospital. They were best friend since childhood and her trusted friend.

She is always grateful to her. She does not have to worry about her son's education for now thou not quite enough for his college tuitions soon.

Chaya wants her son to finish good education and earn a lot of money for him to live a stable future. She doesn't want him to be like her. She did not finish college though she wanted to but too difficult to do it then because she has Carl in her life. It was not easy to do everything when you only have own self to lean on.

She walked towards Dr. Yu Ming. "Can you give this patient's chart to Dr. Lim Ji? He spoke. "She really needed this." Dr. Yu Ming handed her the patient's chart. "She's in Room 1231"

"Ok Dr. Yu" as she picked up the patient's chart and left.

She walked towards the elevator and pushed the button up sign. Standing a few minutes then it opened. She went inside and pressed the number 12 on it.

There were few persons inside. However, someone is staring at her the whole time. He already noticed Chaya as soon as the elevator opened. He was standing left side behind looking at her and Chaya wasn't aware of it.

Every floor stopped and lesser they were inside. Chaya didn't look around her but standstill until reaches the 12th floor.

She stepped out and walked to the right side but still not aware of that person who keep a little bit distance behind her from the elevator. She continues walking towards Room 1231.

She first knocked the door before entering. She saw Dr. Lim standing in front of the patient's bed talking.

Chaya approached the doctor and spoke. "Excuse, Dr. Lim here's the chart you needed" extended her both arms handed the chart to the doctor.

"Ok thank you! You may go." She nodded and walked away.

Before opening the door, someone already got it first. It was a man taller than she was. He has a nice build body shape. She was still not looking at his face but lowers her head and gave way to it. She can smell expensive perfume that person was using.

The man raised his eyebrows a little and looked at her. Then stepped forward and stopped. He turned his head back at the right side. Chaya went out and closed the door behind.