To Be or Not To Be A Family - Chapter 72

Vidhi was looking in the mirror smiling like a devil. Her Young-Soo was taking care of her. He spent time with her, not even Young-Jae was stopping him. He was feeding her with his own hands, not even Eun-Kyung was feeling bad. If even she did, she was not showing it. None of the kids were interested that he was getting too close to Vidhi. They were too occupied with Ashma and her show.

She ran her fingers over the hand she removed the cast from. She smiled at how well she fooled everyone, even her daughter. Everyone thought her hands broke but it was another chance to be in Young-Soo’s arms. It was the third time he lifted her in his arms. Now she knew she was on the right path to get him back.

She had given up all the hope of meeting him or even seeing him. His father made sure of that. He took away his son for good, leaving her and her daughter behind. She was angry at both of them. She wanted revenge. She was angry at the world but one look at her daughter and all her anger was gone. She only wanted to give her a good life. She heard comments and bad words from society because she was unmarried but she never paid any heed. She concentrated on her daughter’s future.

Then Eun-Kyung contacted her out of the blue, she told her everything, how Young-Soo still loved her. She wrote in a letter that he was a dad and if he wanted to be a part of their world he should come back. But it was impossible now, Young-Soo was married. Why did he marry if he was still in love with her? Her anger climbed up a notch but Eun-Kyung was kind and well-spoken.

She persuaded Vidhi to tell her everything about Ashma. She obliged. It was not her fault that she was married to Young-Soo. Eun-Kyung slowly started sending gifts to Ashma. They then made a plan that Eun-Kyung’s name must be changed to “Grace Fuller Gemma” and will be known as “Fairy Godmother.”

Ashma then started exchanging letters with Eun-Kyung without knowing who she was. Her father was getting every piece of news about her without her knowing through Eun-Kyung.

And then one day, Ashma came back with a piece of disturbing news, she received a phone call from Korea that Young-Soo was on his death bed. The moment she heard the word Young-Soo, she was angry. Why would he call after all these years and that too when he is on his death bed.

But then her love overtook her. She wanted to see him one last time, but Ashma was too angry. All hid the truth from her and she hated everyone. Vidhi was slightly angry at Eun-Kyung too as she didn’t tell her about Young-Soo’s condition.

With help of her father, Surya, Ashma said yes to coming to Korea. Her daughter was angry with her, she had to make her calm down, but her heart was in rapid motion as she was going to meet the love of her life after ages. For two days she kept travelling and thinking about what she would do after seeing him.

Little did she know that she would have a panic attack and faint. But that was a golden opportunity for her. She met Dr Seong Chung Ho. He was a scaredy-cat. He was afraid of Young-Jae. That day he came to meet Vidhi in the hospital after everyone was gone.

“Hi, my name is Seong Chung Ho. I am the lead cardiologist here,” said Chung-Ho.

“Hello, doctor,” Vidhi sat up on her bed.

“How are you, now?”

“Better,” said Vidhi.

“You must be someone important,” commented Chung-Ho.

“No, why do you ask?”

“Mr Young-Soo, Mr Seo Yong-Sun came with you to the hospital and whole Park, Man and Seo family was here,” informed Chung-Ho.

“Really!”

“Yes, and Mr Park Young-Jae called for you,” said Chun-Ho.

“He called for me?” Vidhi was surprised.

“Yes.”

“He asked us to take good care of you.”

Vidhi’s eyes widened. A bulb lit over her forehead. She heard everything and an idea popped into her mind. She made a vow to herself after looking Young-Soo, she will never ever leave him again. He was hers and will end up with her but to do that she needed time and this doctor was going to give her.

She changed her tune and interrogated the doctor, “then how are you going to take care of me?”

“Whatever you say, ma’am. Our every facility is for you.”

“Just remember the people you saw me with and who called for me,” said Vidhi.

“Yes ma’am, anything you want.”

“As now you know I am an important person, tell everyone that I cannot travel away from Korea. I need rest, for almost a month or maybe more,” said Vidhi.

“But ma’am there is no medical condition that warrants not leaving Korea,” Chung-Ho didn’t understand what Vidhi was trying to say.

“You are the heart specialist, tell everyone that my heart is weak. Stress and panic attacks at this age can do that. My Panic attack can change into a heart attack at any time. If you won’t tell everyone this, I will make sure that Young-Jae fires you,” warned Vidhi.

“But ma’am,” this made Chung-Ho tremble with fear.

“No if, no but. Do as I say if you want to keep your job,” forewarned Vidhi.

“Excuse me!” Chung-Ho’s eyes widened with anxiety.

“Doctor, don’t make me repeat myself, what are you going to tell everyone?” asked Vidhi.

“Nothing, I am true to my profession,” said Chung-Ho.

“Fine, how much do you want, I can give you any amount you want,” Vidhi rolled her eyes at his obviousness.

“I want 10 million won,” blurted out Chung-Ho.

Vidhi scoffed and said, “Done.”

“What?” Chung-Ho was surprised.

“Done, now what are you going to tell everyone?” asked Vidhi.

“That your heart is weak and your panic attack can anytime change into a heart attack. The stress of travelling and panic attacks has weakened your heart. That’s why you cannot travel until I say so,” said Chung-Ho.

“Good, what that so hard?”

“Are you sure?” Chung-Ho was still sceptical.

“Don’t tell me what I am sure of and whatnot. Just tell everyone that and forget that this conversation ever happened,” cautioned Vidhi.

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Tell every in the family that Young-Jae called for me,” said Vidhi.

“As you wish, ma’am.”

“Now leave. I need rest.”

From that day on, she kept eyeing Young-Soo whenever they would have breakfast or dinner. She would sweetly smile at him, dress properly for him, tried to be sweeter to his son and daughter to attract his attention.

For a few days he took care of her but then he stopped. Then he took care of her when Ashma ran away. He hugged her, picked her up, held her in his hands. She was under stress yet was content that day. She was close to Young-Soo. She noticed something that day. Whenever she was in trouble he made sure that he was close to her.

First, when she had a panic attack, next when her daughter ran away. He even fought with his father that day. Ashma and trouble were two factors that brought Young-Soo close. Now, she had to do something. Another plan popped into her mind. She would hurt herself and Young-Soo would again take care of her. Ashma too was not there so it was the right time.

She stumbled from the stairs on purpose. She landed on her hand on purpose. Young-Soo again held her in his hands and ran towards the car. But this time she was conscious. She enjoyed every moment that she was near Young-Soo. His heart was beating fast, she could hear it clearly. He was concerned for her, she liked that. She knew that Young-Soo still loved her. She wanted him just to remember that.

If he would remember that, he would come back to her and her family would be complete. She, her daughter and her lover all will be together. He would divorce Eun-Kyung and accept Ashma and Vidhi as his family. That was her dream and was determined to make that happen. Once she lost her love she was not ready to lose him again. She made a plan that she will snatch her Young-Soo away from everyone and this time she would win.

They went to the doctors and she requested for Seong Chung-Ho. He came running after hearing that she came again. He thought it was her heart but this time it was her arms. Everyone was waiting outside and Vidhi blackmailed him again.

“I cannot do that,” whispered Chung-Ho.

“Yes, you will,” Vidhi whispered back as everyone was sitting outside.

“You cannot make me,” said Chung-Ho.

“I still have the proof that you took a bribe of 10 million won from me, should I tell that to your medical association?” a devilish smile was playing on Vidhi’s face.

“That’s blackmail,” whispered Chung-Ho, loudly.

“Of course that’s blackmail, what do you think that was?” Vidhi was boss here. Chung-Ho was under her control.

“Please don’t make me,” pleaded Chung-Ho.

“Tell everyone I broke my right hand or else,” warned Vidhi.

“Please.”

“Listen, doctor, you don’t have to do anything, you just have to put a cast and take it off after two weeks, simple,” said Vidhi.

“Then, I want another 10 million won for that,” said Chung-Ho.

“5 million, and that’s it.”

“But…”

“Medical association!!!” said Vidhi in a sing-song voice.

“Fine, I will do as you say.”

“Good boy.”

She won and she got a cast. Now, Young-Soo was feeding her with his own hands, every time. No-one stopped him, not even Young-Jae. She noticed Ashma’s face but she knew she could emotionally manipulate her.. She was determined to give a father to her daughter and she was ready to go to any measure for that.