Page 71 of A World Apart
Joon
I have to go; we’re doing one last fitting for the MV. Don’t die today, ok?
[sent 15:49]
Me
I’ll do my best. Fighting!
I’d learnt that one from watching K-dramas.
Joon
You’re such a nerd.
[sent 15:51]
Later that afternoon, a delivery arrived that I had to go downstairs to collect. I wasn’t too happy about getting out of bed, but I trudged to the front door, assuming it was something for Becka since I never ordered anything online.
Back upstairs, I placed the package on the counter and only then noticed the name on the brown paper bag—mine. Curiously, I peered inside and found a couple of takeaway containers, a small jar, and two drink bottles. Pulling them out one by one, I lined them up on the counter for inspection.
The drink bottles had labels in both Hangul and English, announcing themselves as Ginger and Cinnamon Tea and Ginseng Tea.
I picked up the small jar to read its label. “Yuja Cha,” I croaked, spinning it around. Apparently, I was supposed to mix a spoonful into hot water.
Raising my eyebrows, I realized I’d been sent a very specific bag of groceries.
Next, I examined the food containers. The first one, labelled rice porridge, caught my attention − it was something I’d heard of in K-dramas but had never seen in real life. Tentatively, I lifted the lid and inhaled. The warm steam managed to cut through my blocked nose, and the smell was surprisingly delicious.
The second container made me a bit more cautious after reading it was fermented soybean soup, but even that smelled appetizing.
Smiling, I snapped a picture of my haul and sent it to Jihoon with a single question mark.
He responded almost immediately:
Joon
I’m happy it arrived so quickly! Eat the soup before it gets cold! And drink the Yuja cha first, it’ll help.
[Sent 17:12]
Me
Yes, Doctor. Thank you for my prescription.
Joon
I wish I was there to nurse you back to health.
[Sent 17:14]
Me
Me too. You’d make a wonderful nurse.
Joon
I have an excellent bedside manner.
