The Old and The New

Chapter 20

Chaeyoung was fidgeting nervously in her wheelchair while Jennie sat facing her on the bench. They didn't speak only when Jennie said she needed an explanation. So Jennie pushed the wheelchair out with Chaeyoung on it to the nearest garden just outside the hospital. Chaeyoung was feeling uneasy while Jennie just stared blankly at her.

There were a million questions running through the back of Jennie's mind.

What is she doing here?

Why is she on the wheelchair?

Is she sick?

How come I'm not aware of it?

Jennie wanted to ask but she couldn't find her voice to do so. Chaeyoung on the other hand didn't want Jennie to see her like this. She had tried so hard to avoid Jennie finding out but eventually when the truth wanted to be untold; it would just come without any warning.

Chaeyoung didn't even dare to look up; she couldn't even have the cheek to look into Jennie's eyes. She felt like she didn't deserve this. She straightened her back when Jennie touched her arm gently.

"Chaeyoung, can you explain this?"

Jennie's voice was almost alluring. Chaeyoung closed her eyes briefly before looking up slowly. Jennie was still staring at her.

"Jennie, I'm sorry."

"No, I don't need your apologies. I need to know what happened to you. Why are you here? And why are you on the wheelchair? I need answers, Chaeyoung."

"Jennie, I didn't mean to hide myself like this from you."

"Then why are you here, Chaeyoung?"

Jennie's hands were on Chaeyoung's arms; she shook them vigorously as tears trickled down her cheeks. Chaeyoung's heart was aching very badly as she wiped those tears away.

"Jennie, this is going to take some time."

"Fill me in. I have all the time for you."

Chaeyoung bit her lower lip.

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"Jisoo!"

Lisa was running after Jisoo as she ran across the hallway. Jisoo didn't expect this. She was moving on into a greener pasture but Lisa had to destroy it.

"Jisoo! Wait up!"

"Leave me alone!"

"Jisoo, listen to me! Wait!"

Lisa was always the faster runner and she managed to catch up quickly. Jisoo was pushing her arms away but Lisa managed to hug her tightly.