Destined | 예정되지 않은 Series

Second Chapter

It was too obvious that people usually felt as if they got a new life when they successfully won over their sicknesses, illnesses or brutal state.

But for Taeil, he just felt as if he got another undeserving chance to ruin everything and hurt everyone.

“Hey, you woke up. How are you feeling?”

“Better now. Thanks doctor.” Taeil thanked the latter as he looked down at his lap and stomach which had a bump just two days ago.

“I'm so sorry for this. We tried our best to not let it happen however, fate wasn't by our side and even after all the things we did, it happened.”

It was strange for Taeil that the doctor was apologising to him for what happened to him when it was not in any way their fault. It was not any other's fault but him. He was the one who was actually wrong. He had always been wrong.

Not only wrong, but selfish and careless as well. Always been stubborn. Never listened to his parents, nor his husband. Hurt everyone he knew. His parents, husband, lover and somehow even his own child. He couldn't even protect the little one.

It would be a little less hurting if the child belonged to him only. But knowing that Donghyuck was also happily expecting to be father just hurt him even more. Just one responsibility that the younger had given him during his absence and he couldn't even keep up with that. He couldn't protect Donghyuck's child.

It was definitely a punishment by fate. For all his wrongdoings, for all the sins he had committed. The only thing that was eating him alive was the fact that it was not hurting him only, but all the people he loved.

How in the world he was even going to fix all the things he had turmoiled?

“There is nothing to apologize to, doctor. We can not save or have everything in our lives we want. Be it living or nonliving. I'm still really thankful that you took care of me. I hope I can get home soon as well.”

“It's good to see you strong. And, don't worry. You'll be discharged soon after a few more checkups. Your parents will be seeing you soon. They are stuck with some enquiry. Till then, I'll set some meds up as well as some edibles for you while you take some rest.”

Taeil nodded and thanked the latter once again before relaxing himself a bit and losing himself in the thoughts again. Be wondered if Jungwoo knew about it or not. Or where the younger even was.

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After his heated argument with Mark, Jungwoo returned to the hospital to check on Taeil, as well as on his parents in laws but what surprises him is that they were not by themselves there anymore.

There were cops, seeming like having a query with his in-laws. As Jungwoo went nearer, Jongdae spotted him and approached him as a relieving smile appeared on his face.

“Oh Jungwoo, where did you go? We've been wondering. Anyways, Taeil is now conscious. You can meet him. Baekhyun and I will be up just after this police query.”

Jungwoo felt relieved and tensed at the same time. “What kind of query are they here for?”

“Not really sure but they've investigated that the accident wasn't just an accident. Someone tried to kill Taeil and the car that had hit him is possibly related to some underground car dealer, Daniel. I don't really wish for it be some kind of murder case but if it's true, I hope the person who tried to hurt my baby will rot in hell.”