HERA PALACE - Penthouse ✔️

72 Goodbye

Eunra stared at the sunrise, holding herself together in a ball in her chair. The cold Penthouse of Athena Towers had the perfect view of the rising sun.

5 am.

The sun was coming up, the day should be beautiful and happy.

But Eunra could only sigh.

Last night with Seokhoon was wonderful. The small party, the dance, the fiery loving interactions, the eagerness to stay with each other for just a second more.

Yet...

As the sun slowly rises, the light started to fill the room around her. The perfect reflections shone onto something on Eunra' hand.

The ring.

The ring Seokhoon gave her, the night they vowed to each other.

Eunra's eyes were filled with sorrow, sighing, staring at her ring.

Her fingertip brushes the diamond, feeling the shimmering jewel on her fingertip.

"Wait..." She whispered to herself.

She heard a knock, pulling her back from her thoughts.

"Come in."

She turned to the door to see Minseok pushing Eunbaek in.

Eunbaek was in his wheelchair.

Eunra would feel her heart scorched a little every time she sees her brother like this.

"Eunbaek woke, asking to find you so I'll push him in. You guys chat. I'll prep some coffee." Minseok smiled at Eunra. Eunra lets out a slight smile, thanking Minseok. She feels guilt every time she saw Minseok.

She felt the ring on her hand again, as she spoke with Minseok, reminding her of his vows to her, to keep her from judgements and harm, and marrying her to avoid any more rumours cutting through her.

But she couldn't feel herself being close to him anymore. Or any man.

Since her reunion with Seokhoon, Eunra no longer seeks her comfort in bodily satisfactions with other men. She realised to be safe, means to trust, and to love those who love her dearly. To support them, and be supported.

Eunra looked to Eunbaek as he came close to her, she smiled.

Minseok locked Eunbaek's wheelchair in place and went out, leaving the two siblings to chat.

Eunbaek looked to the light shining in.

"Nice sun."

They could both feel each other's powerlessness and pain, worries for each other.

"Yeah." Eunra sighed.

"Have you made your decision?" Eunbaek asked.

Eunra sighed deeply, closing her eyes to prevent her tears from falling and breathed a few times to hold in the tearing pain in her heart.

She opened her eyes and again and look towards her brother.

She wanted to focus on his face, but she could only notice the pair of legs that was seriously injured. It was lucky Eunbaek could still have the possibility to walk, but it will still take years of therapy and medicine until he will be well again. She wanted to be with Eunbaek. To support him.

Eunra squeezed a smile, calling, "Oppa."

"I've decided."

She sighed again, feeling her uneasiness.