Continuation.......................................what's next...?...............................fifth...................Hot summer nights, mid July....................

Taemin does not respond vocally but just nods and smiles not looking at Kibum directly. Luckily for Taemin, Kibum does not make notice of his odd behavior and continues to discuss business project issues with Onew…

Kibum:             (smiles) A new program for everyone to enjoy
                        and the other one is a new satellite…

Onew:             (gasps) hhmm…
                        you have done those two projects in just one month…?

Kibum:             (sighs) Yes…
                       sorry that it took so long for me to finish it because during
                       the first week, I was contemplating about
                       what project I wanted to do next.

                       First day, I was thinking about creating huge passenger
                       and cargo planes … I mean to expand…
                       and the second day, I was thinking perhaps the
                       entertainment industy and I said to myself…
                       aahh..it is a bit messy…
                       so I kind of dismiss the plan but we will see..if..

                       (looks at Taemin) Tay…
                       would be willing to manage the project…
                        I might pursue with it…what do you think Tay…?
 

This time Taemin could not avoid Kibum’s question because when it comes to business the latter takes it like oxygen that which is very essential in his entire being. And thus, despite being so fidgety about the real situation and the internal dilemma undergoing inside of him; he is trying to manage to act confident around Kibum…

“Why not…Key… I think it is a great idea…
I love entertainment…”

Kibum:             (smiles and looks next at Onew) Done deal then…
                        Onew hyung…
                        we have another project to put into action…

Onew:             (takes a deep breath and sighs discreetly in relief)
                       Well… we need to discuss it then…
                       and what about this other project…?

Kibum:             The new satellite…?

Onew:             (nods) Yes… when do you want to start the creation…?

Kibum:             As soon as possible hyung…
                        If nothing goes wrong that would cause the delayal...
                        perhaps next month…?

While Kibum and Onew continue to talk and discuss about the next projects the other wishes to start with as soon as possible; Taemin is literally puffing airs in nervousness and anxiety of the possible outcome of him telling what happened to Minho. Taemin discreetly looks at Onew at the mirror which the latter notices and bows acknowledging Taemin’s discreet glance as a way of thanks for helping the latter out.

Taemin sighs in relief when Kibum has not noticed that they already have arrived at the hospital and now has made a full stop at the hospital’s main entrance.

“Taeminnie…baby…why are we here…?”

Kibum asks him as they all open the doors to get out of the car. Taemin quickly glances at Onew as if asking for encouragement which the latter understands and bows his head that indicates approval.

So that, Taemin soon as Kibum finishes stepping the stairs and on the much secure ground; he runs to Key and hugs the latter speaking on a nervous tone…

“Key…
First, I want to say sorry and to tell you
honestly I never did it intentionally…
but I admit I acted selfish in the same
manner…
but just would like to let you know that he is
alright…I am really so sorry…?”

Kibum embraces Taemin’s trembling body and the latter’s back to ease his troubled condition but in the same manner confused to his statement…

“Taeminnie…baby….
 What do you mean…?
(rubs Taemin’s back) Ssshhh…
calm down….settle your emotions…okay…

(releases his hug and cups Taemin’s voice)
now… tell… who is alright…?
Did something happen…?”
 

Taemin:           (looks down) Key…
                        Minho hyung is here…hhhmm…uummpphh…
                        He was admitted just awhile ago…

Kibum:             (panics but tries to calm down not to agitate Taemin)
                        hhmm… if he is alright now…
                        What happened though…?

Taemin:           (looks at Kibum) Key…
                        we do not know what is the cause but Mr. Taeyang is here
                        perhaps right now talking to Auntie Tiffany…

Kibum:             (looks at Onew) Hyung…?

Onew:             I apologize Kibum-ssi for not informing you beforehand.
                       It was Mr. Taeyang’s suggestion not to let you know until
                       we reach our destination.
                       Mr. Taeyang was worried of the repercussion if Taemin
                       could have informed you…

Kibum:             (sighs) I understand…

Taemin:           (takes a deep breath and embraces Kibum again)
                        Key…hhhmmm.....
                        Minnie and Kibummie were with him during the incident…

Kibum:             (tone raises) WHAT…!

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