ZOE
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"When will you leave?" Micah asked. They came this morning to visit me.

"I'll leave as soon as I discharge since the show will be next week. I have to be there and help them prepare." I answered

"Are you staying there for good? What did Seth tell you?" say's Venice, full of curiosity

"Of course not! I'm going back here after I'm done with my job there. My brother told me that I just need to help them." I said

"We will miss you, take care of yourself, okay. Make sure your eating three times a day," Micah says

"Don't worry about me I'll be fine. You're overthinking. I'm not going to stay for a year."

"She's right, Micah. Zoe is just helping their company, that's all. No one said she would stay there," Venice said to her.

"Fine," she said and hugged me tight.

"Can we join you?" Faith asked with a teary eye

"Come on," I said. Venice and her join the hug.

Knock. Knock

We were all interrupted by the knock on the door. As it opened. I saw Dr Park. He looked tired and seemed he didn't take any sleep.

"Is that your doctor? He's so hot," Venice mumbled while smiling.

"Yeah," I replied

"Good morning, I need to check my patient, so if you'll excuse me," he said and went directly to me. The girls give him space.

"Morning, Dr Park", I greeted him back.

"How are you?" he asked while checking on me.

"Good, I'm slowly regaining my strength, and I'm ready to go home tomorrow", I replied

"That's good to hear. I can see that you're not lying this time," he said

"Dr Park, can you also check me up? I feel cold," Venice said charmingly.

"You look fine to me. Maybe it's because of the air conditioner. Wait, I'll adjust it for you" I almost laugh at her. The attempt to seduce Dr Park was an epic fail.

"Oops, you failed", Micah teased her.

"At least I tried," she said

"Guys, can you buy me some food and drink? I'm hungry again", and smile sweetly at them. The truth is I want to talk to Dr Park alone.

"Sure. What about you, Dr Park? Do you want something?" Venice asked him

"No, I'm still full, thank you", he replied

"Okay, we will be back", then they leave.

"I should also go. The ER needs me," he said and started walking away.

"Doctor", I called him. He turns to me.

"Yes?" he asks

"Can I ask?" I said

"Anything," he answers

"Did you sleep last night?" I'm bothered by his aura today. He doesn't look so okay.

"Why did you ask?"

"You looked tired, and your eyes seemed so sad," I said. He looks at me and thinks for a minute.

"Well, my mom didn't come home yesterday, and I was waiting for him. I'm just worried because she's not answering my call and my message," he said

"Oh, maybe she's busy at work and can't contact you? Don't worry too much and try to call or text her again?" I like the way how he cares about his mother. They seem so close.

"I'm trying not to panic since I still have a lot of work to do but I can't feel at ease until she calls me..." he stops. "I'm sorry, I need to go I'll check on you later", then he quickly leaves.

I don't know what just happened, but I still respect him if he can't open up to me. My phone rang so I get and checked who it was, the number was unfamiliar, but I took it.

"Hello" I answer

"I miss your voice, Z. How are you?" her voice gives me the creeps.

"Who is this?" I asked

"Oh come on, that hurts you don't even recognize my voice now," I'm trying to figure out who owns this voice.

"If you're messing up, better shut up. I don't know what you're talking about," I said
"Haha, you're still low-tempered. Good thing you're at the hospital. You should let them fix that," she said

"How did you know I was in the hospital?" is someone watching me that I don't know

"Don't play with me, Z. You know who I am and what you did to me. Wait for me 'cause I'm coming for you" after saying that, she hung up. I grip my hand and close my eyes...

"Dawn!" I babbled

(FLASHBACK)

The fashion show was a success, and I'm so happy that everything went to plan. A lot of reporters came and were also known as models and businessmen. 

"Ladies and Gentlemen let's call our very own the God of Designs Miss Zooey Sue!" they all stand up and clap while I go up the stage.

I take the microphone and smile at them, "Thank you, I appreciate all who came today to watch the show. It takes month for us to prepare this for you and I can say that it's all worth it. I just want to thanks all of the staff, models, director and everyone who's been part of this success." And they all clap again. I was smiling at them when one of the crowd got my attention.

I'm I hallucinating right now? I tried to close my eyes and open them again, and she was still there standing, looking at me with full of hatred in her eyes.

"Miss Zoe, are you okay?" Fiona whispered to me, which brought me back to my sense.

"Sorry, I'm okay," I answered, and when I looked again, she had already disappeared.

"The clients are already waiting in the room." She said

"Okay," I said and got down the stage. 

"Miss Zoe can we take some photos?" one of the reporters asked

"Sure." 

After that, I went to the private room to meet with the clients, which was tiring. When everything was done, they all left except for my friends, who were still with me.

"Aren't you going home?" Venice asked

"I will, you guys go ahead. I'll just go fix something at my office." I answered

"Okay, take care we will see you tomorrow." Micah said

"Yeah, please bring me some coffee to drink." I said

"We will, bye." And then they hug me goodbye
I went directly to my office after seeing them off. I sat in my chair for a moment before getting my things and leaving. I still can't stop thinking about who I saw earlier. It was Dawn, my best friend. She was there with the crowd, and I couldn't even say hi to her.

'Bogshh!'

"Sorry." I apologize to her, and she just nods. That's when I realize she looks familiar. I turned around and said, "Wait!" but she suddenly ran so I chased after her.

"Dawn, I know that was you! Please speak to me!" I shouted though she kept running until I tripled on a rock and cried. 

How can I even hurt myself at this age of mine?! I slowly stood up and walked, I don't know, but I'm just tired; I want to go home. 

"Do you want to die?!" a man shouted at me angrily.

"W-what?" I stutter, and I suddenly feel dizzy. I looked at him, and he was moving. 

"Are you okay?" he asked while getting out of his car. 

"W-who a-are y-y.." I don't know, but everything went black

"Miss! Wake up!" 

(END FLASHBACK)