The Way To Return

Ivanka took her motorcycle carefully. Her minus eye requires her to concentrate on slippery roads after rain, especially now, she is carrying people who are injured.

Before meeting with Jayden, Ivanka went to the mini market to buy some instant noodles, coffee and household needs that she forgot to buy after work.

Ivanka didn't expect to meet Jayden who was injured and asked him for help. Along the way, Ivanka thought hard about how to divide her time and money for guests who accidentally had to be accommodated at her house.

"Are we still far away?" Jayden asked in a tired tone.

"Soon." Ivanka answered while turning her motorbike to the left, heading for her rented house.

Ivanka opened the fence and entered her yard. It was already eleven in the evening when they reached his house.

"Wait here! I have to put the motorbike in first, then I'll take care of you." Ivanka came back outside, then put the motorbike into the living room.

After that, Ivanka tidied up her study and spread out a folding bed, complete with pillows and blankets.

"Come on, I'll take you to your room. I'm so sorry if the place isn't suitable. At least, hold on until you get better." Ivanka said again.

Jayden nodded. He did not want to say much except to obey everything the host said.

The boudoir used for Jayden's room was small, but enough for him to rest.

"This is your room. The bathroom is next to the kitchen. We only have one bathroom. I'll quickly prepare a little food for you so you can take your medicine." Ivanka said again as she walked away.

A few moments later, the smell of instant noodles is full in the air. Jayden's stomach, which had not yet been filled with food, made a loud sound.

"Gosh, that's embarrassing! Good thing the woman didn't hear it." Jayden cursed himself as he took off his brown coat.

Jayden surveyed the room he was occupying. There is a shelf that holds several books and documents. A set of computers and stationery. then, there were also some textbooks and school bags hanging on the wall.

Ivanka came in carrying a bowl of boiled noodles topped with eggs, as well as a bottle of mineral water. Ivanka put it on the short table where the textbooks were kept.

"I'm only serving quick cooked ones, because you have to take medicine right away." Ivanka said while handing me a pair of clothes.

"What's this?" Jayden asked confused.

"A change of clothes. Not great, but probably comfortable enough." Ivanka explained.

"It's okay. Thank you for helping me." Jayden looked at her gratefully.

"No problem. Come on, eat! The noodles will get soft before, they won't be good." Ivanka welcomes.

Jayden immediately shoved the hot noodles into his mouth. while Ivanka cleaned up some books and bags hanging on the wall, then took them to her own room.

Jayden finished his instant noodles as fast as lightning. His body got a little warm now. Ivanka has already saved his medicine, so all that's left is to drink it.

Afterwards, Jayden changed into the tracksuit that Ivanka had lent him.

"Are you done?" Ivanka asked.

"Enough! Thank you very much." Jayden replied while smoothing his clothes.

"Give me your dirty clothes! Let me wash them tomorrow. By the way, where are you from? You don't look like a westerner, it's just that your hair is blonde." Asked Ivanka.

"No, I'm not a tourist from the west." Jayden tried to smile.

He was a bit surprised too, why Ivanka didn't recognize him. If it were other women in his country, they would scream and try to touch him.

"Then where? China?" Ask Ivanka.

Jayden shook his head.

"Japan?"

"I'm from Korea." Reply Jayden.

"Whoahhh! I can't believe this! No wonder you look like a Korean drama actor." Ivanka rolled her eyes.

Jayden laughed inwardly. Apparently this woman likes watching Korean Drama, so it's okay not to recognize him.

"But your name?"

"That's my baptismal name." Jayden answered again.

"Ahh, alright! It's already late, you should rest. I also want to rest first, tomorrow I have to work." Ivanka explained.

"Thank you, uhm what should i call you?" Ask Jayden.

"You can call me Ivy." Ivanka nodded and left the study that was being used as an emergency room.

Before going to bed, Jayden applied a thin layer of ointment to the bruises on his body. It hurt and ached, but a few moments later, a warm feeling spread through his body.

Jayden looked up at the white, tattered ceiling. He couldn't expect much about it, everything was very different from when he was still in his native place. Luxurious and comfortable rooms, delicious food, the best facilities and jobs that many people dream of.

However, he must be patient until he recovers and find a way to return. he did not intend to stay long in someone else's house. He wants to return to Korea and his life. Currently, he was trapped here.

His eyes felt heavy and sore. Jayden closed his eyelids. The effect of sleeping pills made him fall asleep instantly. Don't know how long he's been asleep. Jayden woke up to feel the warm sunlight hitting his face.

The warmth of the sun this morning, very different from where it came from. Jayden woke up and blinked. Pain through out his body awakened him. Grimacing, Jayden got up from his bed.

"Ahh, it's noon then." Jayden looked at the clock on the wall, it was ten in the morning.

Thirst made his throat hurt. Jayden walked into the kitchen, where several bottles of mineral water were stored. Jayden opened one and took a sip.

Lost thirst, hunger again attacked him. Luckily, Jayden saw a note taped to the refrigerator door.

"I already made breakfast. If it's cold, just heat it up. Sorry I didn't wake you up, I didn't want to disturb your sleep. I'll be back this afternoon. I hope you get better soon." Ivanka wrote a message for Jayden.

Jayden approached the wooden dining table. Jayden opened the serving lid. There is a plate of fried rice, pickled vegetables, fried eggs and crackers. Jayden tried to taste his fried rice. It's delicious and soft even though it's cold.

Jayden devoured his late breakfast straight away without bothering to preheat it.

"Fortunately, i have visited several times and been treated to food like this. The taste is quite suitable for my tongue." Jayden nodded to himself as he looked around the room.

A photo plastered clearly on the wall. Ivanka taking a photo with a little girl. The two hugged and smiled happily. Both of their eyes radiated happiness.

"Ivanka already has a child. But, why is there only a photo of the two of them? Where's her husband?" thought Jayden.

"Eh, but if her husband is there, how can she accommodate strangers to her house. Maybe her husband has died." Jayden made up his mind.

The house is quite clean and comfortable, although not big. Jayden looked out through the window, there were some vegetable plants. Jayden recognized a few, there were tomatoes as well as basil. Meanwhile, the front porch is decorated with roses and cacti.

"Not bad!" Jayden returned to the dining table and finished his pudding. After that, Jayden washed the dishes he had eaten, took his medicine and lay back down.

"How can I get back?" Jayden thought.