Love is blind

Chapter 21

Chaeyoung POV

"Oh. I'm sorry. I'm Ji sub. Son Ji Sub. Chaeyoung's father." Dad suddenly said.

Oh wow. Where is my manners? I didn't even introduce them to each other. It not like I'm ignored her, I could never do that. I just came to believe she was the extension of my being. If anyone knew me then they definitely knew her. There was no Sana and I by my scale, there was Sana-I.

"I'm sorry. Dad, this is Sana." I did the belated introduction.

She gave my hand a little squeeze before letting go. Probably to shake dad's hand.

"Hello, sir." She said in sweet politeness.

"I go to the same school as Chaeyoung." She continued.

Then she apologise for gramps being in the hospital and circumstances. I don't know. But, I think I'm already missing her hand. I wanted her hand back in mine. Closing my fingers over an empty space didn't feel right. This vacant space bothered me. A moment later her fingers settled between mine again.

"Is it okay if I'm stayed?" She asked my father.

My breath got trapped as I waited for dad response. My fingers clutching tighter around hers. I think dad saw that because he made that 'um' sound.

"Of course. If that's fine with your parents." Dad said.

Her hand flinched in mine and I titled my head in her direction. I was trying to put my fingers on what was wrong. What triggered the conversation she had with her aunt.

"They won't mind." She said after a moment.

Then, we got seated and our fingers still laced and she didn't seem to mind. I might not be able to see her, but this was close. Not close enough, but its close. I don't need her help getting from one place to another that much, I'm just fine by myself and I have adjusted to that. However, I'm shameless to admitting that I need her. She's becoming my sense of reason. And the tight grasp that closed over my hand got me at my weakest point and most grateful. The echo of high heels clicking on the tile floor becoming closer. A walk that I recognised and knew so well. I was up on my feet.

"Mom." I called.

The clicks came to an abrupt stop. There's a gasped followed by a sighed.

"Oh Chaengie." Her voice quivered as she rushed to me.

"I'm so glad you came." She said and then wrapped her arms around me in hug.

For the first time in three years, I hugged my mom back. How I miss her so much.

Sana POV  

If I could take away all her pain, I would. If I could spare her the heartache and sadness I won't hesitate. And if I could free her from all the grief I would have done it in heartbeat. But, I can't. I was helpless and defeated as she was. All I can do is to be here when she needed. Good or bad I will be there. I prayed for good. I tried to step aside so Chaeyoung and her mom would have some space but I couldn't get out of the way fast enough.

"Any news?" Chaeyoung asked.

Her mom's eyes flooded and her lips quivered.