The Hospital Hug

Korain and Jeong-Eun were listening to Nivritti's concern. She kept fidgeting with her mask.

"What wrong message?" suddenly a voice announced itself. All turned around and saw Kyung-Soo pushing Young-Chul's wheelchair in. "What wrong message?" repeated Young-Chul.

All looked at each other. No one wanted to trouble Young-Chul. "How are you?" blurted out Nivritti.

"Ritti!" Kyung-Soo raised his eyebrows at her. "Young asked you something."

She closed her eyes and exhaled loudly. "I was talking about yesterday when that nurse saw me… I had to threaten her. I don't want to threaten anyone, anymore."

"Why did you threaten her?" asked Young-Chul.

"Because she saw us holding hands," replied Nivritti.

"Why were you holding my hand?" teased Young-Chul.

"Excuse me!" complained Nivritti.

"I am kidding," smiled Young-Chul.

"And what if someone sees you with one of us? Why is that a problem?" asked Kyung-Soo.