Kim Soo Jin

" What the hell is this? How could they do it? Why? "

Thoughts raced through my head in an instant, then instinctively I reached into the bag and pulled out a newborn baby about 2 weeks old.

" A BABY!!! A very tiny baby!!! "

Laying on my arm, she fit easily on my forearm.

As I held her close to me, the crying died down, only a low whining sound could be heard from the little package. Turning inwards, she was sobbing with her head stuck forward, I've seen this at home before, because I was the oldest, the little one was definitely hungry.

As I held her, I also felt that she was soaked. Her hands were already cold.

I quickly took off my jacket and wrapped the little one in it. I rummaged through the bag to see if I could find anything about who the little one might be, but there was nothing. I stood up, took the little thing wrapped in my coat in my arms, threw the sports bag over my shoulder and aimed for the nearest police station.

Upon entering, I was greeted by confusion and noise, as if the end of the world had raged on the guard. I hurried to the counter to check in.

" How can I help? "

" I found a newborn in a nearby alley approx. 10 minutes from here. She was in this duffel bag, hungry and soaked. "

" I understand. And what do you want us to do? "

" I don't know, you're the police! Find out who did this horrible thing! "

" Based on what, based on an empty bag? Lady, do you see what a mess it is here anyway? If they didn't need the child, it would be better for her. "

" But still... "

" The system is overloaded, we can't do anything with it, do what you want with her, we can't help. "

I stood there stunned for a moment, then I thanked him for the "help" and left the guard.

" What should I do with you now? "

" ooo, ooo... "

" Let's go get you a few things and go home, okay? I can't do anything like that anymore. "

I went to the nearby mall.

" What does such a little one need? "

First of all, formula, but what kind and which did the little ones eat at home? And this will be it, hypoallergenic, breast milk-based formula, from the age of 0 months. Baby bottle, pacifier, diaper, wipes. What else do you need? Dress!

I also added a couple of leggings and bodysuits to the basket. I quickly threw a cloth diaper, a baby cap, a baby coat, and a baby blanket next to it. In the meantime, my arm was already numb from the weight of the little one, I was thinking, how am I going to carry all this home? I saw something on a mannequin that looked quite practical.

" Can I help you? " - asked the seller.

" I would be interested in these carriers. "

" How big is the baby? "

" She's not a month old. "

" I understand, then I would recommend a cloth carrier, very practical and equally comfortable for mother and baby. Will they try one? "

" Yes thank you! "

" Which one is nice? "

" Mmm... Maybe the gray butterfly with the hoop on it. "

" A very good choice, easy to put on and can be used for a long time. Also, it is so long that you can quickly learn how to use it."

" Thanks, for now the hoop will be fine. "

" Here, look, we'll pull it through here, back here, and the baby can fit into this bag, with his back in a C shape, legs pulled up to the navel in an M shape. Do you see it? Pull it strip by strip... Is it comfortable? "

" Yes thank you! I'll take it. Can it stay up? "

" Of course, just show the packaging at the checkout. "

" Thank you! "

I went to the cash register, paid, then packed everything that could fit into the sports bag, took the large package of diapers in my other hand, and started heading home.

Outside, there was hardly any movement on the streets, I walked slowly, my arms were already tired, the little one whined, distracting me.

That's why I didn't notice the person in front of me, who I ran into, and then, in my fright, I misstepped and fell. I reflexively protected the little one, so she didn't get hurt, but I hit myself properly.

" I'm sorry, are you okay? asked the person I approached.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention," I answered, although my voice was quite weak, as the pain prevented me from crying.

I tried to stand up, but the pain shot through my body and I fell back screaming.

Then the stranger crouched down in front of me, and my breath caught. I have never seen such beautiful eyes and such a kind smile.

" Please let me help you! Oh, you're not alone?! I'm just now noticing, is she ok? Do you have help? Can you call someone here? Maybe your husband?

" Thank you, yes, the little one is fine, but she is very hungry and wet. I don't have anyone, I live alone."

" Then let me at least help you get home. "

" Thanks, but I don't want to hold it up."

" No, stop, I just came out to get some fresh air, it's good to walk at this time, because the streets are calm.
Anyway, I don't want to leave you alone in the dark. Come, I'll take you home. "

" No, than.." -I tried to stand up again, but it didn't work.

" It won't work like this, come let me help you.

He got the sports bag on him.

" Could you hold this? - He pressed the diaper package into my hand.

Then he reached down and picked us up in a bridal pose.

" My God, it's going to break you, put me down, we must be very heavy, and then I'll go home somehow...

" Sss... It's okay, you're light as a feather, and please, not too loud. My car is not far away and I will take you home with it. Where do you live?

I told him the address.

" What a coincidence, I live there too" - the man smiled " the attic apartment is mine."

The only thing that dawned on me was that some celebrity had bought the apartment above, but I didn't really care about the neighbors, because I was practically hardly at home. Lost in my thoughts, I realized that he had asked me something several times...

" Sorry, I wandered off... What did you ask?"

" Just that the little one is okay? Also your name ?
" The baby is fine, she fell asleep.
I'm Kim Soojin. 25 years old. And you?"

The man was stunned for a moment. But he answered with a smile:

" I'm Lee Jong Suk. 30 years old.

" Then you are the older one, if you want to it talk to me in a casually way."

" OK. But to make it more convenient for everyone, you should also abandon the formal speech - By the way, something is bothering me..."

" Sorry, hang up me...! "

" Oh, not like that! But... Do you really not know me or are you just pretending?"

" I don't think we've met ever, even though I run into many people during my work, but I'm not, I afraid..."

" Indeed? Not from TV either?"

" I don't watch TV, I don't have time...

" I see, it's somewhat understandable. Oh, here's the car, then let's go home. Unfortunately, I can't strap the baby in, but we'll go slowly and carefully, and we'll be there in 5 minutes anyway."

We set off, and since there was almost no traffic, we got home quickly. Meanwhile, I was thinking about who exactly is our savior. I'm sure he's famous, but I haven't figured out who he is.

" We are here. I'll help you out and take you up."

" But..."

" Don't argue, you have to take care of yourself to take care of your baby."

" Okay."

Jong Suk picked us up and the luggage, then we took the elevator upstairs. I entered the code on the door, which opened with a soft click.