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CHAPTER 8

Jungkook's P.O.V:

After an hour of twists and turns, we finally reach the hospital. We make our way to the reception.

"We're here to see Mr. Jeon," says Sun-hee Noona to the receptionist who looks at the monitor. "He is in room 101 and currently in surgery. You may have a seat in the lounge." She gestures towards the lounge. Noona thanks her and we go sit in the lounge. 

There is a solemn silence between us. I glance at Chaeyoung Noona who I notice is silently sobbing. She and our dad might not have the best relationship, but she does care about him.

I exchange looks with Sun-hee Noona who looks at Chaeyoung Noona then back at me as if to convey a message. I nod my head and she gets up. "I'm gonna get something to eat for us," she says and leaves.

I go sit next to Chaeyoung Noona. "Noona?" I say. 

She wipes away her tears. "It'll be okay Kookie...."

I hug her. "Don't cry, Noona. Dad will be fine."

She sobs on my shoulder. "I just.....don't wanna loose him too....."

I stroke her hair. "I know."

Just then her phone rings and she pulls away to pick it up. I glance at the celler ID and I see it's Seokjin hyung.

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Chaeyoung's P.O.V:

Jin is calling me. 

How the heck did he get my number?!

Nevermind....I'm better pick up.....

"H-hello?" 

"Chaeyoung? Hey. It's me, Jin," he responds.

"Hey Jin,"

"Have you arrived at the hospital?"

"Yes.... we're in the lounge because he's currently under surgery....."

"Okay. Don't cry, please. Everything will be fine,"

"Yeah....I hope so...."

"Well....let me know if you need anything!"

"Thankyou. Umm....Jin?" I ask.

"Hmm?"

"What were you gonna ask me today? When you came into my dorm?"

He stays silent for a moment. "Umm....nothing...?"

"Uh....you know you can tell me, right?"

"Um.....I'll tell you when you come back." He says. "Okay bye gotta go, take care, see ya!" He says and hangs up.

"Weird," I mutter under my breath. I sigh and lean back into Jungkook's chest. Why is everything so complicated?!

But right now, I am only worried about dad. I don't have a good bond with him, but he is still my father and I love him for all that he has done for us and for mom.

Deep in my thoughts, I realise something. This is the same hospital my mom and James were admitted in. And in the same room. And they both also got the same answer....

No. Chaeyoung, stop! Think positive.

But I still can't stop thinking about that night. Who did it? Why? Who killed my mom? If I see them, I'm gonna make them pay.....

Someone clears their throat and I blink. A nurse is standing in front of us. I lean away from Jungkook and sit up. 

"What is it? How is he?" I ask at one.

"Well, the operation was successful. He has a fractured arm though but he'll be fine in a couple of weeks so it's nothing to worry about. You can go see him," replies the nurse.

"Jinja?!" I exclaim and we run to his room and knock on the door.

"Come in," says Dad's weak voice from inside.

As soon we step in, both Jungkook and Sun-hee immediately burst into tears and hug Dad warmly who hugs them back, smiling. I just stand there awkwardly until I make eye contact with him and we both just stare at each other, expressionless.

"Ch-Chaeyoung.....?" Dad says in shock.

I try to hold back my tears but they fall. I don't care whether I'm crying or not Its been too much.....so now I'm gonna let it all go. 

Dad reaches out his arm towards me and I fall into his embrace. I can't stop the tears.

Ever since mom passed away, Dad went to Australia and lost contact with us. He wouldn't reply to our messages. The only one he would talk to was Sun-hee but that even barley. 

But at that moment, I didn't care. I would have given anything in the world to stay like that in the warmth of his arms. 

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