"Have you ever considered taking anger management classes?" Changbin asked as he finished stitching up my palm; I glared at him. "What do you mean?" Christopher asked as he looked at Changbin, "Well, we already know Mitxy did this due to her anger, so what did you do this time, Christopher?"Changbin asked. Christopher looked at him and me with a sad expression, "It's okay, Christopher, it's fine. Just maybe consult with me beforehand." I said with a small smile. Seungcheol stood there with arms crossed and a brooding expression on his face; Changbin was filling out paperwork. "Don't use your left hand for two weeks; come back in 30 days to get the stitches removed," Changbin said handing me a prescription.
"Well, guys, nothing to worry about. Just make sure Mitxy refrains from using her left hand." Changbin implied, looking at Christopher and Seungcheol. I got off the bed and grabbed my hoodie. Seungcheol tilts his head, "That's a nice necklace," He said. I look at him, "Thanks; I guess I mean it contains my sister's ashes." I said. My index finger softly grazes the silver vial with a ruby gem on top. Seungcheol looked at the vial, "I'm sorry for your loss," He said. I forced a small smile. "Well, birthday girl, you should go back and celebrate. Just don't get too wasted," Changbin said, patting my shoulder. I rolled my eyes, "I'm getting tired, so I probably will head h...home," I said.
Changbin nods, and I follow Christopher and Seungcheol out of the room. "You can't go home yet; there's still that party over at Jackson's we all planned on," Christopher said with a frown. I sighed. "I don't know, Christopher; I'm annoyed and tired," I responded softly as I signed some paperwork for the nurse. I fix my hoodie and zip it up, "Not to mention I have to get up early in the morning to stick some patients." I said crossing my arms as we walked out of the hospital.
Seungcheol was quiet, I glanced at him to see that his gaze would occasionally meet mine. I look at Christopher as he opens the door of the black Porsche Cayenne, "Just stay for at least an hour." Christopher suggested. I look at him with furrowed brows, "If you don't want to be there for less than an hour I'll drive you home myself," Seungcheol implies. I looked at him, his cold eyes sent shivers down my spine.
I sighed and got inside the car without another word, why the fuck am I listening to Seungcheol? Like he's merely anything to me besides just Christopher's friend. But of course, I don't want Christopher to witness his friend go against his other friend. Having him to choose between the two. I bite my lip and hold my bag tightly on my lap, this drive to Jackson's is going to be very awkward and long.
I could feel my eyes getting tired and sleepy; I don't even want to be here. I got out of the car; it was loud and packed. "Seungcheol will drive you home if you don't want to be here for an hour," Christopher said as he hurried inside the house. I let out a huff of breath and followed Seungcheol up the stairs. "How do you know Christopher?" I asked Seungcheol, who looked around the place before turning to look at me. "Through work," He said, what a shitty response. I was expecting him to engage in this conversation; I crossed my arms and rolled my eyes. I purposely bumped my shoulder against his and walked inside the house; I saw Nayeon and Jackson doing a love shot as everyone cheered and took tequila shots.
"Mm, Birthday Girl is here!!" Jackson points at me; I shake my head, embarrassed. "MITXY! Happy birthday!" BamBam came running from the backyard, "Girl, can't believe you're finally 24 already; you gotta stop growing out on me," BamBam whines. I chuckle, "Seungcheol! My man! Huh, what a surprise," BamBam exclaims as he clings to Seungcheol. I gave him a look before walking off to look for Suzy, "Birthday Girl!" Joshua wraps his arm over my shoulder. "So, how was the ride with Seungcheol?" He asked. I rolled my eyes in annoyance. "It sucked, I tried to create a conversation with Seungcheol, but he gives shitty responses," I complained.
Joshua laughs and shakes his head, "Well, Seungcheol isn't one to be very talkative with first encounters. Give him time." He said. I shrugged and looked to see Jihoon and Suzy walking inside through the back door, "So, did you finally end things with Edward?" Joshua asked. I sighed and nodded, "Yeah, but he didn't like it." I said.
Suzy gasped and smiled as she made her way over to us, "MITXY!! Happy birthday." Suzy exclaims with a big grin. I smile and let her embrace me, "I heard what happened to your palm. Are you okay?" Suzy asked as she pulled away. I looked at Jihoon, who smiled shyly, "Yes, I'm fine; it's not a big deal anyway." I said, shrugging. Suzy smacks her teeth and shakes her head, "Not a big deal...tch, yah Mitxy. Next time you hurt yourself I'll be the one hurting you even more." Suzy chews out. I laugh and pat her shoulder.
I felt a headache rise as the music got louder, and everyone began to shout along to the lyrics. Joshua was sipping on his beer with Jihoon, and Suzy was out dancing with Nayeon. I left the kitchen; Christopher was chatting with some girl by the staircase. "Enjoying the party, birthday girl?" Christopher asked as I walked up the stairs, "Yep," I said, throwing a peace sign at him and reaching the top floor. I felt tired, and the headache worsened; I got to Joshua's room. I closed the door and sat on the bed; I rubbed my eyes and looked at the time on my phone.
There were three missed calls from my dad and sixteen text messages from my mom, I sighed and lay down on Joshua's bed. I look through the photo gallery on my phone, clicking on the video from five weeks ago.
"Say hello! Mitxy say hello! You're on camera!" Rosie laughs, "Yah! Rosie! What are you doing with my phone?!" I laugh. Rosie smiles as she turns the camera towards her face, her short purple hair going everywhere due to the beach's wind. "Hello mom! Dad! Hi Daniel! Hi Joshua!As you can see, me and Mitxy are finally here on vacation in Seoul! The beach here is ammazzzing!!" Rose squeals, "Mitxy come say hi to the camera! Please!!" Rosie whines. I laugh and walk over to her, "Hi! Seoul is amazing! Maybe after graduation, I'll move here so Mom and Dad you've been warned." I said with a smile as Rose laughed.
I wipe away the tears as the video continues, with Rose running into the waves, "Mitxy! I love you! Mom! Dad! Daniel! Joshua! I love you!" Rosie smiles as she waves at the camera. The video ends, and I let out small cries as the video replays again. "Mitxy!" I turn my phone off as the door opens, "You okay?" Joshua asks as he enters the room. I wipe away my tears and sit up, "Yeah just tired and I have a headache." I said. Joshua sighs and closes the door, "Why do you keep torturing yourself?" Joshua asked. I look at him confused, "Stop watching her last video, you're torturing yourself." Joshua implies.
I sigh and lay back down, "I'm not torturing myself..." I said. Joshua sighs and lies beside me, "Mitxy, it's not your fault; you know that, right?" He asked. I look at him, tears swelling up in my eyes, "Joshua, Rosie's death will always be my fault. No matter how many times you say it's not...it will always be my fault." I sobbed. Joshua pulls me into his arms, "No, it's not; you weren't the one driving under the influence, Mitxy." Joshua said, patting my back softly.
"Pabo...stop torturing yourself. You need to start living in the present and not the past." Joshua whispers as I close my eyes. I wipe away the tears and try to sleep through the headache, "You need to live...freely." He murmured. I let out a shaky breath and let myself fall asleep.
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IN THE EYES OF LOVE: Book 1 (Choi Seungcheol)
FanfictionWe all have the choice of leaving the dark path we follow or continuing to walk down the road; there are no wrong answers when it comes to leaving it. But there's always a wrong answer upon continuing the path.
