Chapter 14 : The Nightmares
Jinho's Story29 June 2016 (Wednesday), 2.15 a.m.
Jinho : AAAHHHHH!!!!!
I woke up from my nightmare. This was the third time I tried to sleep tonight. I feel like I'm going crazy...
29 June 2016 (Wednesday), 9 a.m.
I tried to forget what happened last night. I was tired, but I tried to stuff myself with the food the hospital provided. I needed to get my strength back. My dongsaengs are waiting for me to come back and join them. I can't disappoint.
While I was eating, I heard someone knocking on the door.
Jinho : Come in!
The door slides open. It was Dahyun.
Dahyun : Hi! Jinho, I missed you!
She came over and gave me hug. It kinda hurt.
Jinho : I miss you too... Please let me go...
She let me go and smiled. I tried to look behind her to see if there's anyone.
Jinho : Mina didn't come along?
Dahyun : She's outside the room. She still doesn't know what to say to you.
Jinho : Tell her that she just needs to say that she missed me. That's all she has to say.
Dahyun : Okay.
Dahyun left room. Soon enough, she came back into the room, along with Mina.
Jinho : Hey...
Mina : Hey...
We said 'hi' to each other, but I can see that she's only looking at my leg cast.
Jinho : I know. What a terrible first date!
I tried to joke about it, but she wasn't laughing. She started tearing up and ran to me to give a tight hug.
Mina : Stupid! I thought you died! I saw you get hit by the car! Then, I didn't hear from you for two days!.I thought... you really... died...
The hug hurts more than Dahyun's, but I know that this had to happen. Mina was worried sick for me. I wanted to console her, but I didn't know how.
Mina : The ambulance said you were in critical condition! I was so scared... I thought you really...
Jinho : I'm here... I'm still alive...
She heard me and lets go of me slowly.
Jinho : I'm not going anywhere. Don't I still owe you a meal?
She looked at me, but she was still sad because of what happened.
Mina : Is your leg okay?
Jinho : I'm not sure. It still hurts a lot. The doctor should be coming later to give me the diagnosis.
Mina : What about your head?
Jinho : Just a concussion. It's healing.
I took her by the hand.
Jinho : How about you? Are you okay?
To my surprise, she took her hand away from me and took a step back. I was so confused.
Jinho : Mina?
Mina : I'm so sorry, Jinho.
She ran away and left the room. I gave Dahyun a confused look.
Dahyun : I don't know what's going on! I'll go check on her.
Dahyun left to follow Mina. I wonder what had happened.
After half an hour, they still haven't come back. Instead, the doctor arrived.
Doctor : Hello, Jinho-ssi.
Jinho : Good morning, Doctor.
Doctor : Have you been eating well?
Jinho : Yes, Doctor. However, it seems only the apple taste good.
He laughed. I wanted to show that I was in high-spirits with some humor.
Doctor : I see... Well, maybe I can get you something outside the hospital if I can.
Jinho : Thank you, but I think I'll be okay.
Doctor : Good, good. Well, are you ready to listen to your diagnosis, or do you want to wait for some company for support?
I thought about it. At this time, Dahyun probably has her hands full with Mina at the moment.
Jinho : Let's do it now, Doctor.
Doctor : Okay. To process this information, I need to ask you to lie down comfortably.
I did as he said, but now I'm scared to hear what he has to say.
Doctor : Jinho, are you okay?
Jinho : I'm okay, Doctor. Just a little nervous.
Doctor : Are you sure you want to do this by yourself?
Jinho : Yes! Don't worry. I'm ready.
Doctor : Okay
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