Persona

CHAPTER XLII: 42 Million Won

I walked lifelessly back to the ward.

Feeling like my legs were about to give up on me

I felt heavy, broken and lifeless

Tears were ruining my make up but, I couldn't careless. I don't know anymore......

I was at the middle of the road, dragging my feet towards the other pavement but, I couldn't go any further.

I stood there at the middle of the road hearing the honks of the approaching cars

"LEE EUNBYEOL!"

I was suddenly dragged to the sidewalk, hugging the person who pulled me.

I hugged the person too tight, not minding who it was. I didn't care if their shirt was drenched by my tears...

I didn't care....

"He doesn't deserve this.... He don't deserve it.... It's my fault... I'm so useless..." I cried on the person's shoulder, tightening my hug more

I felt a hand caressesing my head "It's ok EunByeol... Everything will be ok... I know exactly how you feel right now..."

I looked up at the person. Seeing the familiar face made my feeling lighter....

"But, he'll be fine EunByeol. It's not your fault either" He wiped the tears on my cheeks "Why won't we talk about it inside?"

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"So, you're telling me if he undergo the surgery his personality disorder will be gone too?" I almost fell off the sofa at what I heard "you're not pulling my leg right Kookie?"

"You seem like you didn't finish what Dr. MoonBin had to say about the issue?"

The documents were scattered on the table. The x-ray results and the analysis stuffs but, I didn't dare to look at it.

I couldn't take it...

"But, wouldn't it be dangerous?" I bit my nails

"Dr. MoonBin will assign the best doctor in the world at removing brain tumors as Jimin-hyung's surgeon" He held my hands comfortingly "you don't need to worry about anything ok?"

My eyes went teary at the sound of it again....

Brain tumor....

I still couldn't believe it...

That my Jimin has a brain tumor growing in his head right now....

"The causes of his tumor are also stated" He scanned through the paper and I anticipated the possible causes as well

"He kept on suppressing his other personalities that wanted to take over him, especially the 8th one... And because of this the tumor started to grow" He sighed heavily and I felt like my heart dropped another 42 meters

"The trauma Jimin had regarding performing at the dance recital also caused the tumor"

I closed my eyes to somehow make my state better...

But, as I closed my eyes... All I could see was his face... And the smile he flashed me at the garden...

His smile....

I can't let it disappear again....

I

want to make him smile like that for the rest of his life.....

"So, what are we going to do..?" I looked at JungKook who also seems heartbroken at this too...

Well, who wouldn't be?

"We're going to make Jimin undergo surgery as soon as possible" He looked at me woth a slight smile "we need to"

The surgery was pretty dangerous and as his friend I'm completely against it...

But, I'm also his doctor and as his doctor I need to grasp any opportunity on making my patient better...

If it will make Jimin better...

"Let's do it. Let's let Jimin undergo the surgery" I smiled even though tears were still continuously running down my face

"But, how much will it cost? I bet it costs a double fortune"

JungKook scratched his nape while a sheepishly smile was plastered on his face
"42 million won"

My eyes grew wide and I stood up in disbelief "WHAT???!!!"

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It was already 10 in the evening as I went back to Jimin's room. I wanted to make sure he's asleep before I visited him

Openning his door reveals him on his bed sleeping peacefully.

How could this beautiful human being suffer so much..?

I brushed strands of his face off his face; letting me view his features more...

"Jimin, be strong ok? I need you to be stronger than ever... Just a little more and finally things will be fine for you..." I felt my face getting warmer and wetter

"Please stop hiding your true self after the surgery.. Let people know you you really are and I bet my whole life that they will love you. Accept and love yourself more Jimin-ah... "

I kissed his forehead and left the bag of honey-butter chips at his side table

"I would want to see you ok and healthy once the surgery is done; I would love to see that... But, I'll be resigning now..." I whispered and took my leave

Looking back at him one last time..

"I love you, Jimin"

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Classes resume tomorrow so I don't know when I'll be able to update again

But, this story will reach the end pretty soon

So, I hope you guyseu anticipate it until the end

-Luna ❣