Chained Up - A Jungkook Fanfic

13. Lies and Aftershocks

§ Sae Ron §

I wake up with a jolt, beads of sweat trailing down my forehead.

No, it was not a nightmare.

But it still made my stomach churn with a strange sensation. My thoughts are going haywire reminiscing what I just visualized in my dream. At this rate, I might as well start having erotic dreams about Jungkook.

I still can't believe I was imagining his lips on mine just a while ago. It was merely a dream but it felt so real. His lips...

On my neck....

On my collarbone.....

On my lips.....

I really am messed up.

And it's all his fault.

Another shiver ripples through my body when the alarm goes off all of a sudden. Oh right, it's time to get ready for office.

But wait, that douche must have made evil plans to rattle my mind once I set foot inside his cabin. I escaped yesterday but luck is not going to favor me everyday.

No, I absolutely can't go to office today. I am going to be late anyway. So, it's better if I just call in sick. I smile subconsciously at the thought of staying in but at the same time, one part of me wants to see Jungkook more than I'd have preferred.

Before I can allow myself to second guess, I quickly dial his number. He picks up almost instantly and his mellow voice floats in.

"Sae Ron?" He asks, sounding slightly confused because I don't call him in the morning, if at all. His voice alone has a calming effect on me. And that only means more heartache on my part.

"Sae Ron? Are you there?" He asks again when I don't answer. I shake off the depressing thoughts and speak up. "Ne, I am here."

"Is there a reason as to why you called? I thought you'd be at office by now."

I sigh. It would've been easier to ignore my feelings for him if he wasn't acting so sweet right now.

"Well, actually, I am not feeling well. Is it okay if I...."

"What happened?! Are you alright, Sae Ron?!!"

No, I am not. I can't stop thinking about you and I don't want to break both our hearts. But I don't have any choice either.

"I am fine....Jungkook. It's just a slight fever. It will go away in a day. Can I take a sick leave for today?" I lie through gritted teeth.

"Of course, you don't have to ask me. And you're not coming to office tomorrow either. You'll stay home and take care of yourself."

"But I'll be fine in a day......"

He cuts me off. "No buts. It's an order. And you'll call me if you feel too sick or need anything. Understood?"

A surge of guilt hits me. I am lying to the person who cares about me so much only to stay away from him.

Knowing that he won't take no for an answer, I tell him, "Okay".

"Alright, take care," he says, sounding convinced. I end the call.

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I spend another two hours in bed just moping over how complicated my life is, how unlucky I am, how handsome Jungkook is and so on. I didn't feel like a pathetic loser when I was jobless but now I do. I finally manage to pull myself out of bed when I hear Soeun unnie calling me from across the hall.