Drama | Yeonbin ✔️

13 | A checkup

T/W: descriptions of astraphobia are mentioned in this chapter.                 

Yeonjun: Secretary Kim, please clear my morning      schedule, I'll be having an appointment with Dr. Lee
Secretary Kim : 👌🏻

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Yeonjun got out of his car and headed inside the building. The receptionists greeted Yeonjun as he walked towards the counter.

"Is Dr. Lee here today?" Yeonjun asked the lady.

"Yes, he's in Room 326 which is in the west building on the 3rd floor. Would you need someone to guide you there?" she replied, immediately reaching for the phone to ring for a staff member to help escort their patient.

"No worries, I can manage," he replied politely, exchanging a quick wave before heading towards Room 326.

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Yeonjun knew the hospital at the back of his hand, the place was almost like a second home to him. He walked past several hallways and many rooms until he stopped at the last one which was situated at the end of the corridor.

He stepped inside the room, still the same as he remembered it. It's walls painted sky blue, with dozens of certificates hung up on the wall. A wooden desk, tidy and clean, without a single speck of dust in sight. The sunlight shining through the window, giving the room a warmer welcome to its patients.

Dr. Lee was seated on a black chair, carefully examining a report. His eyes not leaving the paper.

"Good Morning Dr. Lee," Yeonjun smiled, looking at the elder.

Dr. Lee looked up, recognising the voice. "Ah! Yeojun! I didn't expect your visit, come have a seat," he gestured Yeonjun towards the black armchair.

"How are you?" Dr. Lee asked.

"I'm doing fine, thank you for asking"

"I just read the news recently, well just know that I will give you my unconditional love and support. When the time comes, I hope I'll be able to meet the lucky man," he joked.

Yeonjun gave him a smile. This man was no stranger to Yeonjun, he's almost like family to him. Dr. Lee was a close friend of Yeonjun's late mother, ever since her passing when Yeonjun was just a child, Yeonjun grew extremely close to Dr. Lee, as he was the only person who committed his time to keep Yeonjun company, and one of the few people who know about Yeonjun's astraphobia ( besides Bang Si Hyuk and Secretary Kim of course ).

Dr. Lee has been working as a psychiatrist for the past 15 years and has been treating Yeonjun ever since he has been clinically diagnosed with astraphobia at the age of 6. If there was a person Yeonjun could depend his life on, it would be the man seated right in front of him.

Almost as if Yeonjun was meeting an old friend, the two continued talking for a few minutes, catching up on what they've been doing recently.

"There's actually another reason I came here today..." Yeonjun mumbled as his face clouded over.

"I don't exactly think my astraphobia is getting any better, I've been taking the pills you gave me last time... And they do work to some extent, only for a certain time limit. After that time limit is over I can't control the fear which has been built inside of me. It's getting worse recently, especially since its monsoon season..." Yeonjun choked, emotions strangling his voice.

"I see...  Your astraphobia is a bit worrisome, especially since you've had this fear since you were young..." Dr. Lee said.

He read Yeonjun's anxious expression.

"I'll give you more of the prescribed pills, take those and see if they work. I know I've said this countless times, but If the pills don't work and your astraphobia is getting worse, then you might want to consider undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy... " Dr. Lee advised.

"I just, don't feel ready to go therapy sessions, I know it's for the best, but I just don't feel so comfortable about the idea..."

"I understand, feel free to come back anytime if it gets worse." He passed Yeonjun a packet of tablets.

"Thank you, Dr. Lee," Yeonjun thanked as he got up.

"Anytime,"

Yeonjun walked out of the room, with the packet of tablets in his hand.

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