[COMPLETED] In which 10 dojo trainees compete in Asia's biggest martial arts tournament for a $500,000 cash prize...
「 ROMCOM • DRAMA • ANGST • ACTION • FLUFF 」
- VINTAGE VIDEO GAMES & CHINESE AESTHETIC.
- SET IN CHINA, YEAR 2000. 🉐
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- 34 | SECOND THOUGHTS. 💜 this chapter's for the deep thinkers out there. please vote, comment & enjoy!
Gramma and I sit on our knees worriedly and our hands intertwined as the village doctor examines Pa's body. She hums when exercising his arm before unplugging her stethoscope.
"Well? Will he be okay?" I ask desperately.
"His face is leveled and joints seem normal for his age... It appears your grandfather has had a TIA." She explains, "A transient ischaemic attack is usually caused when a temporary disruption in the blood supply restricts oxygen to the brain. Luckily, TIA's don't last as long as strokes and the effects are usually resolved within 24 hours."
"Oh thank Goodness." Gramma releases her breath.
"However. While TIA's don't last as long as strokes, they're usually a warning sign for having a stroke in the near future. It's good that your granddaughter caught this early, or that future could've been closer than we'd hope."
"Is there anything we can do?"
"I've already prescribed medicine, so just keep an eye on your grandfather and make sure he takes these at the scheduled time. Since he's mute, we can't determine if he can understand us right now or evaluate his speech pattern, but I'm sure you both understand him better than me. I wish you all good health."
"Thank you." Gramma and I bow before seeing the doctor out. Gramma turns back towards Pa and watches him rest in his bed peacefully which makes her eyes water. I notice her pained frown and hold her hand.
"Gramma—"
"It's all my fault. I should've got home from the noodle shack sooner... My poor darling..."
Seeing a tear escape Gramma's eye makes me want to bawl tears, but I hold myself together and hug her protectively.
"Please don't cry Gramma. Like the doctor said, we'll take care of him together. Whatever it takes... I'll be here for you both."
Gramma's arms close in on my back as she smiles and strokes my head... Though a heavy frown weighs on my lips as I recall the words I just said.
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Taehyung travels up the stairs in Jimin's home until overhearing laugher alongside girly giggling from outside his room. He leans against the door with furrowed brows before opening it to see Jimin laid in bed and Cammy sitting by his side with a large fruit basket on her lap.
