part (1/3)—Day 1
I don't want to contInue this meeting— ugh, fine. But deep inside, i was about to lose my consciousness.
Tristan Ailen Park
Give me five minutes
Please hurry, Chase. I might pass out.
I entered the conference room again, the whole meeting, my eyes were closed as if I'm not interested in what's being presented.
After my meeting, I went straight back to my office. As I opened the door, Chase immediately rushed to catch me. He laid me down on the couch, took off my shoes, tie, and blazer.
Chase Alvarez
Wait up— let me check your oxygen
He puts an oximeter on my finger. He scrambled to get the portable oxygen from the cabinet and placed the mask over my face.
Tristan Ailen Park
Calm down, Chase... I'm just tired
I muttered, struggling to breathe
Chase Alvarez
Shh… Control your breathing, Tristan. You are the one who needed to calm down anyway
I nodded weakly. Thank God he was here— otherwise, I might have ended up on the front page again being hospitalized, and the whole country would assume I was dying
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. My head and chest were throbbing.
Why does it hurt so much?
Maybe I'm just exhausted...
I could feel myself losIng conscIousness. I grabbed Chase's hand tightly— i wanted to say something, but i couldn't.
Chase Alvarez
Tristan, hey— hold on. Breathe, calm down. It's me, I'm here
Tristan Ailen Park
I...I can't —
I whispered, my grip still firm on his hand.
My strength gave out. Darkness crept into my vision, and everything faded.
My body was just too tired. I can't even rest properly anymore. No wonder my condition keeps getting worse...
Doctor
He's awake. Get the oximeter and call Mr. Alvarez in.
I heard a voice say— it must've been the doctor. Everything looked white when I opened my eyes.
My vision was still blurry. But when i got used to the light, i looked around the room...
And I saw someone standing right beside me...
A handsome man. With eyes that could ruin someone's life. Fair skin, sharp gaze.
The moment i saw him, my heart raced for absolutely no reason.
Doctor
Oxygen level, 94. Heartbeat, 100
I heard him say. Even his voice sounds attractive.
Doctor
Are you okay, Mr...?
What the— he doesn't even know my name? is he a real doctor or what!?
Tristan Ailen Park
Tristan. Yeah, I'm fine... just a little dizy
I tried to sit up, but my body felt weak. He quickly reached out to help me, and as he did, i started at him
He helped me. HE HELPED ME.
Gosh. Gay panicked!
Doctor
Careful, Tristan. Put your arms around my shoulder.
I did what he said, stunned and a little too affected. His face was so close to mine. He smelled so clean. His skin looked unreal.
Why do i want to hug this man I barely know?!
He looked into my eyes, and i swear my heart almost exploded. It was beating so fast— as if i ran a marathon. He didn't look away. He held my cheek—
Doctor
I said...be careful, Mr. Tristan.
He said softly, while still touching my face.
I couldn't breathe properly anymore. We were looking into each other's eyes, like we were staring straight into our souls.
His fingers gently brushed my skin, and suddenly, my chest felt heavy.
What was happening to me?
He wiped my tears with his thumb.
Doctor
Shh...it's okay. You're with me. You'll be safe here
He whispered, resting my forehead against his.
I was frozen. I couldn’t even blink. Just completely hypnotized by his eyes, his scent, his warmth. My heart kept pounding like it was trying to escape my chest.
I wiped my tears slowly, still dazed, and just as he opened the door—
Chase Alvarez
Tristan, hey— are you okay?
Chase rushed in. The doctor stayed and faced him again. He was still looking straight into my eyes.
Tristan Ailen Park
U-uh...thank you, Dr...
His name. My eyes widened. My cheeks heated up when he smirked at me...
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