**Author Note** sorry guys this is going to be a slightly boring chapter as this is like the bridge to the next chapter.

its slightly personal to me please bear with it then you :)

as well, I started this story 1 year ago as of today :) 

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[ Mayling Prologue ]

Waking up and getting ready to meet them at the hotel. I kept having Ethan's word echo in my head.

That I should be staying with my mother for the coming months. The thought of it scared me.

The thought of losing her terrified me. Since we were so close last time. 

I couldn't imagine how I would feel. Or worse... how my dad would feel.

I got the hotel and we all prepared to head to the event.

It was so busy and by the time I got to see the time again, it was 9 PM already. 

Exhausted, we headed back to the hotel.

" Can I talk with you" I called Sejin out of the crowd.

" Yes?" He looked at me.

" I think I will be in Hongkong till New Year" 

" Oh that's long"

" My mother"

" I think you should inform Mr. Bang"

" Ok" I agreed

There was a moment of silence. 

" When are you all heading back?" I asked

" Tomorrow"

" That is fast"

" Yeah" 

I sighed and left the hotel. It is going to be a while until I see them again.

I am wondering if Jungkook would even notice my absence. 

Or has he forgotten about me already?

I don't know why I am still keeping my hopes up with him.

Heading home was greeted by my dad.

" Where is mom?" I asked

" resting," he said gestured me to keep my voice down.

The next weeks passed by and Christmas was approaching. Deea told me it was snowing in Korea. 

Hongkong was cold but it was just nice to be spending time with my family.

It pained me to see my mother suffering it was visible that she was in pain with every move she made

It was visible that she was getting weaker by the day.

But at least I was there for her when she needed me.

It was Christmas morning. 

My dad came in and knocked on my door. His face looked serious and cold. 

And for some reason, I knew that he was not going to wish me Merry Christmas. 

" I called emergency services," he said trying to remain calm.

" Omg, what is wrong?" I jumped up and I was scared. Of course, all the possible bad thoughts rushed into my mind.

" She said she has difficulties breathing" 

" She is still conscious?" I asked

" yes" he replied and I felt slightly better

The services arrived and we headed to the hospital. 

It was the first time I was ever sitting in an ambulance car. 

My dad was holding back his tears and holding her hand as she was laying there closing her eyes.

Reaching the hospital we just saw her get cabled up. The doctors and nu