Secret Love

21| distraction

"Aww! Minho must be taking good care of you both. "
Mrs Lee chukles.

Khring!

Both of the ladies immediately turn towards the kitchen.
"Jisung, are you okay!" Mrs Lee  yelled from the living room.

"Ye-yes! I'm fine!"
Jisung shouted back ,

"Okay,"

"Minho..." Jisung's voice cracked as he struggled to swallow the dryness in his throat. He forced a smile, but it felt more like a grimace. "Of course, I wouldn't forget that he's married," he said, attempting to laugh it off, but the sound came out strained and painful.

"He must be...happy," Jisung whispered, his voice barely audible, as if the words themselves were too difficult to utter.

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Jisung woke up to a debilitating headache, its intensity making him groan in agony. "Gosh, I just wish it would all end soon," he muttered to himself, holding his head as he slowly got out of bed. The pain was relentless, and he couldn't help but groan again as he made his way to the bathroom.

Closing the door behind him, Jisung spent a few minutes collecting himself. But as he stood at the washing basin, he was suddenly overcome with a violent coughing fit. Bent over, clutching his chest, he struggled to catch his breath.

Finally, the fit subsided, and Jisung splashed water on his face, rinsing his mouth to clear the bitter taste. He took a few deep breaths, exhaling slowly as he gazed at his pale reflection in the mirror. His eyes seemed sunken, his skin sallow, and for a moment, he simply stood there, lost in thought.

With a heavy sigh, Jisung reached for his toothbrush and toothpaste, beginning his morning routine. The familiar motions were soothing, and after finishing, he stepped into the warm shower, letting the water wash away some of the fatigue and pain.

Mrs. Han's eyes filled with concern as she gazed at Jisung. "Sweetheart, you need to take care of yourself and eat more. You're losing weight, and it's not healthy for you." Her voice was laced with worry, her brow furrowed with concern.

Jisung chuckled, attempting to reassure her. "Mom, I'm eating, I'm fine. I'm just naturally skinny." But Mrs. Han wouldn't let him off that easily.

"Jisung, I'm your mother, and I remember when you were born. You were a chubby little baby, not skinny," she said with a gentle smile. "Don't try to fool me, dear."

Jisung feigned offense, gasping dramatically. "Mom, you're insulting my baby cuteness!" Mrs. Han's laughter was warm and soothing. "Oh, stop joking around and eat something, idiot. I just want to see you healthy and happy."

Jisung was looking forward to a relaxing day out with his friend Felix. They had planned to hang out, and Jisung was excited for the day. As he arrived at their meeting spot, he greeted Felix with a cheerful "Wassup!" raising his hand in the air for a high-five.

Felix responded with an equally enthusiastic "Sup!" and the two friends exchanged a hearty high-five. They chatted for a bit, catching up on each other's lives, before Jisung mentioned his plans for the day. "Hey, I need to head to the company first. My dad called me and I need to take care of something," he explained.

Felix's face lit up with interest. "Oh, yeah? What's going on?" Jisung hesitated for a moment before responding, "Don't know. Want to come with me to the company?" Felix's eyes widened dramatically, and he almost shouted, "What!"

Jisung chuckled at Felix's theatrics. "Of course, I'll go. Wherever you go that's where I'll follow~ " Felix sang as he declared, still being overly dramatic. Jisung rolled his eyes good-naturedly, shaking his head. "Gosh, you didn't have to be so dramatic."