Breath

Chapter 21

Breath 21

You heaved a sigh as you found another nurse came in your room. You were expecting to see Taehyung today. It felt like you've been in the hospital for quiet long already but you have been there for only 2 days. You were munching on a piece of apple slice given by your sister Hana while reading a book. It was just a back pain that's all, but your family seemed to be very careful in everything you do- even going to the bathroom!

"What are you reading?" Hana asked as she stood from her seat and went to sit next to you.

"Mark Morris." You mumbled, not tearing your eyes away from the book.

"What chapter are you in now?" She asked then moved her head closer to you so that she could take a peek of the book.

"Chapter one.." You said absentmindedly.

"Chapter one?" Hara stopped from her magazine digging in the corner. "Hera, you've been reading that chapter for two hours already." She commented.

"Oh? I just started reading now unni." You reasoned, but eventually closed the book and placed it on your lap.

"As far as I could remember, you started reading when mom left an hour ago." Hana supported and your two sisters started to look at you suspiciously.

"Do you have amnesia?" Hana questioned, making you throw a disbelieved look at her. "Unni, you have to see a psychologist."

"Ya! What do you think I am? A crazy pretty lady??" You shot back, exclaiming at your sisters weird looks at you. "Ya, Hara unni will you stop looking at me like that? You're creeping me out."

"Hera, YOU are creeping us out." She replied, her arms crossed on her chest; still her eyes glued on you. "I think you should see a doctor."

You held out a scoff, "Like I'm not in the hospital already.."

"It's better to be sure.." Hara replied, and immediately walked out of the room to get you a doctor. As she was heading towards the lobby, she saw Taehyung sitting in the waiting couch. "Taehyung.."

Taehyung immediately stood as he saw her. As for Hara, Taehyung doesn't seem to have gotten any sleep. His eyes were rounded by dark circles, his voice seemed to croak and clothes were like just a random pick in his closet but still, he looks good on it.

"H-how's Hera?" He asked.

"Taehyung, you're not allowed to go here. If dad finds you here, you'll be dead meat." She hissed, but it was loud that even the nurse in the counter heard her.

"Let's not talk here." She said and dragged Taehyung to the nearby coffee shop.

"I'm sorry." Taehyung spoke, his head tilted down. Hara didn't expect she would see this prince in his devastated state. She only had seen him smile for once and that was when he brought Hera home.

"What are you sorry about? It was not your fault." She said, trying to make his feelings a little up. "Hera's careless.."

"I know, but still I didn't protect her."

"Taehyung you have done enough." She smiled, but Taehyung just gave a sigh as he wiped his glistening eyes with his bare hands. "It's not your fault. Just think about what Hera sees you, she knew it was not your fault."

"But, no matter how I turned the situation it's still my fault. I should have been more careful..and,"

"Taehyung, she's kinda getting forgetful." Hara cut him.