𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 [ ZNN FF ]

53

Zee's POV.

I look outside seeing Khun Nu who was sitting outside on the bench alone. Soon I felt a hand on my shoulder making me turn to see Janis , nodding. I slowly slide open the door , walking out as I walked towards him. I sat down beside him making him turn to see him all pale and eyes swollen. I smile slightly as I slowly place my arms around his shoulder before pulling him closer. He laid his head on my chest as I leaned my cheek against his head. We both sat there in each other's arm as the wind blew against our skin gently. After a while , he slowly sat up as I caressed his cheek.

"Why don't we go for a ride around town and get some fresh air ?" I asked making him frown.

"Let's go .." I said getting up as I pulled my hand out. He slowly grabbed it as I pulled him towards my bike.

"We aren't taking Qilin ?" He asked and I shook my head.

"Qilin needs a break .. and plus to get some real fresh air , we need to ride my motorcycle." I answered making him chuckle softly. I then helped him wear my extra helmet , making sure it wasn't that tight. I then got on my bike , putting it away from the stand as I started the engine. I turned to him as I put my hand out. He grabbed my hand for support as he got on the back.

"Hold on tight na." I said and he nod , wrapping his hands around my waist. I wore my helmet , pulling down my visor. I then drove my bike out of the place. We drove around town and I would sometimes glance at Khun Nu who was busy admiring the surroundings , holding my waist tightly. I would place my hand on his thigh as I drove with one hand.

After a while of driving , we ended up at a park nearby. We both sat on the bench , drinking a juice box as we look at the huge lake in the middle of the park. I turned to Khun Nu as he look at me , leaning his head on my shoulder.

"Thank you for being here with me." He said softly.

"You know I would do anything for you .. just to make you smile .." I said as he smile softly. He sigh as I leaned my head on his. Soon his phone rang making him get his phone out from his pocket. He answered the phone as I look at him.

"Huh ?! God .. I am coming !" He exclaimed worriedly making me frown.

"What's wrong ?" I asked as he breathed hard.

"Khun Yáy .. she's in the hospital ! You need to take me there now !" He explain as I nod. I grabbed his hand as we ran to my bike. He quickly put on his helmet as I did the same , getting on as he held my shoulder , climbing onto the bag. I then started the engine before driving to the hospital.

Nunew's POV.

Me and Zee rushed to where Khun Yáy's room is. I soon saw Rain outside.

"Rain !" I shouted as Rain turned , standing up.

"Nhu .." he said.

"Khun Yáy , where is she ? Is she okay ? What happened ?" I asked worriedly.

"She's been having severe chest pain since yesterday , so I rush her to the ER .. the doctor said she's in too much stress and pressure , more stress she could possibly get more worser." He said as I sigh , clutching my fist as I held my head. Tears stream down my face as Zee then held my shoulder making me turn. I shook my head as he pulled me to his embrace , letting me sob on his chest.

- later -

I sat down outside as Zee went to buy some water while Rain went back to get change. I sigh , rubbing my temple.

"Nhu." I look up seeing Karin.

"What are you doing here ?" She asked approaching me.

"Why didn't you listen to me ? Didn't I tell you to rebel against her ?" She asked as I look at her with tears in my eyes.

"She's ill Karin , I have to come regardless .." I said.

"You've lost to her." She said as I shook my head , getting up.

"I don't care whether I lose or win !" I said as I sobbed.

"You can't be this weak Nhu !" She exclaimed as I clutched my fist , nodding.

"Right. I'm weak !" I cried.

"But so are you Karin ! That's why you're here !" I continue as she frown.

"I'm only here to make sure if she die." She said making me chuckle in disbelief.

"Bullshit." I said as she look away , smiling as she teared.

"You smile like that when you feel stressed." I said.

"I know you , Karin. I am your brother." I said as tears stream down my cheeks.

"Remember what Gia told me .. you only smile so that grandmother wouldn't know how you're actually feeling." I said as tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Our words .. don't match with our actions , Karin .." I sobbed as she breathed shakily. I sigh , plopping down on the seat as I hide my face in my palm , sobbing. Karin then slowly sat beside me as I slowly look at her seeing tears streaming down her face. She rubbed my back as I let out a sob , hugging her tightly as she caressed my head gently , crying.

- later -

Zee's POV

I look at Khun Nu who was holding his grandmother's hand tightly , looking at her with weak eyes. I sigh as Rain pat my back.

"He's fragile now. You need to be extra careful with him." Said Rain as I look at Khun Nu. I slowly opened the door making him turn to look at me.

He sigh , rubbing his temple as I held his hand. i look at him , waiting for him to say something.

"I don't know what to do Zee." He croaked.

"The doctor said that Khun Yáy has a pulmonary embolism for a while now. He advised me to stay close to her to make sure she takes her medication regularly." He said.

"And to refrain from any actions that can trigger her .. it could worsen her condition .." he said as he sigh , standing up as he walked towards the railing. I got up , walking towards him to stand beside him.

"What are you going to do now ?" I asked making him sigh.

"I have no idea Zee.." he answered.

Karin told me that I have two options ..." he said making me turn to him.

"One is to follow my heart .. and run away like she did .." he continued.

"The other is that I have to do what Khun Yáy said .." he said as I nod , looking down.

"I'm the reason why Khun Yáy became like this .." He said as tears rolled down his cheek. He then sigh , breathing in and out before wiping his tears away.

"I-I am going to check on her." He said wanting to walk away but I grabbed his wrist.

"Ter .." I said as he avoided eye contact with me.

"Excuse me .." he said , removing my hand away as he walked back into the building. I stood there , sighing as I clutch my fist. I run my fingers through my hair as I close my eyes.

We are almost there to the finish line. What is Zee going to do ?