A beating heart

2. I will protect you

What a joke. Nothing is going my way... Even my legs are not listening to me. First they didn't want to budge an inch, now they abandon me. I was on the floor, lost. I was there physically, but God knows where my mind was.

Two other nurses came.

-She doesn't look okay at all, let's take her to her siblings room.

I was like a living corpse. They put me on a stretcher and took me to some room. After that? I don't remember. I think I lost consciousness. It was all dark. Black.

I woke up on a hospital bed. I wanted to say on my bed, but no, I was in the hospital. I was still hoping that all this crap was just a nightmare. I looked around, it was dark outside. I took out my phone. It was still December 21st. I would do everything to just erase this day.

12:00, December 22nd. What was I doing. I don't know. I don't want know. I was so miserable, I couldn't think straight.

Ani... I didn't want to think.

I looked around. Was I looking for my parents? I don't know. It doesn't even feel like I'm the one controlling my body.

There were two beds beside mine. Actually there were six beds , but three of them were empty. I stood up. I lost my balance , but I held on whatever was near me. Now I'm good. I went between the two bed that were beside me. My little brother and my little sister were sleeping. I approached Soeunie slowly. I didn't want to wake her up.

I wanted her to stay as much as possible in her sweet dreamland.

I patted softly her head

- Gomawo...Thank you for being safe. Thank you so much. I'll take care of you and Jinwoo . Don't worry, arrachi? Everything's gonna be alright.

I turned to see Jinwoo sleeping. I was so relieved to see them sound and safe. Thank you. Sincerely.  Thank you.

I jumped out of surprise when someone opened the door. A familiar figure came in.

It was my uncle, how did he know? Whatever, the hospital must have contacted him.

-Areum-ah, my dear. I'm so sorry. May they rest in peace.

Oh no please don't.

-Uncle...I said as my voice cracked.

-You don't  need to say anything my dear. I took care of the papers and hospital documents. I will call our relatives.

I was grateful, I didn't have the courage to announce with my own mouth. Perhaps it's because I didn't want to admit it. I still don't want to believe it.

A nurse came in.

-Can I ... Can I see my parents and my brother? I asked as I was shaking.

- Yes, of course. Follow me.

-Uncle, can you please stay with Soeun and Jinwoo.

-Of course my dear, of course. You don't even need to ask.

I tried to give a smile, but in vain. How could I?

The nurse led me to my parents and Yeonwoo.

-Are you okay?Are you ready? asked the nurse

Ready? seriously, how could I ever be ready? But I couldn't blame her. She was just trying to be gentle, I guess.

-hm...

She took out three corpses. The doctor was there too. She lifted the first sheet.

-Umma...I couldn't contain my tears. I cried all my heart out hugging her. Umma, please, wake up!!! You can't leave me just like that. You can't, andweeee!!!

I was now crying like a baby while the doctor lifted the two other sheets. I went to my dad, he was there, lying , not moving, not breathing, eyes shut. Just like...just like a corpse. I hugged him as tight as I could.

-appa...I cried. Appa, saranghae. I don't know how long I hugged him. I was sobbing and trying to catch my breath as I went to my oppa.

-Yah... Song Yeowoo.

Our last name is Song. Even my dad. My dad is an orphan. We he married Umma, he used her last name.

I kept budging my brother as if I was trying to wake him up. I broke down once more. All I could do is hug him as tight as I could. One last time.

One last time.

One last time.

One last time.

-oppa...saranghe.

I went back to my mom.

-Umma... don't worry I will take care of Jinwoo and Soeun. Umma saranghae.

I had to leave.  Umma, appa, oppa, I love you all. I've always loved you and I will always love you. Always. You will be right here. In my heart. I thought as I was patting my bust, right where my heart was.
_______
Author's note
Hey hey! Don't forget to leave a comment pleaaaase whether you liked it or not . Can you tell me the chapter is long or short or just enough?
Thank youuu