We Are Good | surong
BLUE | exopink"Maam, do you hear my voice? Maam?"
A soft voice slapped Chorong's eardrums. She tried to open her eyes but failed. She was too exhausted
"Maam, hold on there. We will save you"
That was all she heard and finally unconcious
5 hours later...
Yeorin-Chorong?
Chorong's mother-in-law called out her name as soon as her fingers moved. Chorong opened her eyes slowly due to the familiar voice
Chorong-Mother
Yeorin-Oh God. Honey, Chorong has waken up!
Jinhyuk approached his wife and daughter-in-law
Jinhyuk-Chorong, are you okay?
Chorong-Yes. Where is Suho?
Chorong looked out for her husband. Yeorin looked at Jinhyuk
Yeorin-We will take you home darling. Are you feeling good enough to leave?
Chorong-Yeah, I'm good. Mother, I want to go home. I want to see Suho
Yeorin-Yes sure. Let's go
***
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Suho-I'm coming!
Suho got the door open and he was surprised to see Chorong was with his parents
Suho-Mother, father, why didn't you tell me you were about to come?
Jinhyuk-We did not plan to come over. Your neighbour called us to tell about Chorong
Suho-What is wrong with Chorong?
Yeorin-Seriously, Kim Joonmyeon. You don't know what happened to your wife?
Chorong-Mother, I am fine
Yeorin-You are alright because we came Chorong. We would not know what could happen if...
Yeorin did not continue her words. She was beyond dispointed with her own son
Yeorin-I want to talk to you Kim Joonmyeon
Suho-Yes mother
Jinhyuk-Chorong, go to your room and rest up okay? Don't worry about us
Chorong nodded left them at the living room
Yeorin-I noticed you have changed son
Suho-What do you mean?
Yeorin-You and Chorong are not in good terms right?
Suho-Mother, I am tired...
Yeorin-Of her? You are tired of your own wife?
Suho bit his lower lip. Since Chorong was diagnosed with cancer one year ago, everything started to turn upside down
Suho-She has put me in a hard time mother. I had to take extra leaves because of her. I lost many oppoturnities to handle a project that cost a lot. My supervisor keeps complaining about my reputation. I am upset mother
Yeorin grabbed Suho's hand in her grip
Yeorin-Joonmyeon ahh, maybe you forgot about this but I will remind you. Chorong chose you, when everybody turned their backs on you
Flashback, 3 years ago
Yeorin-Suho, Chorong comes again today
Yeorin invited Chorong into Suho's room and left them alone
Suho-Why do you come?
Chorong-Why are you being so cold? We are friends you know?
Suho-I told you not to come again. Everyone doesn't want to come near me anymore. I am paralyzed Chorong! I am disabled!
Chorong-Suho, calm down. I am here...
Chorong hugged Suho from behind. He was sitting on his wheelchair, looking out of his sliding door
Chorong-I know it must be hard to accept this, especially when Sana chose to leave you
Suho-Don't mention her name. Please...
Chorong-But I am here Suho. I am still here by your side. Just like I used to do. And I will never leave you Suho. I will love you for who you are
Suho-Chorong...
Chorong-Suho, I know you acknowledged my feelings for you. So this is the time Suho. Let me prove you that I really love you
Suho-Are you mad?
Chorong-I am madly in love with you
Suho-You will only get hurt. Stop it, Chorong
Chorong-Suho, marry me. Let me take care of you. I will be the best wife for you. I will take a very good care of you at all cost. I promise. We are good
Suho-You're crazy
Chorong-I will take that as 'I love you'
End
Not long after that, Suho and Chorong got married to each other. As she promised, Chorong had taken care of Suho until he recovered again. They lived happily just as other couples
But everything changed since Chorong fell sick one year ago. Suho secretly had an affair with his ex fiancee, Sana who used to leave him when he was disabled
Yeorin-I know you have a secret affair with your ex fiancee
Suho-How do you know?
Yeorin-Stop it Suho. Please remember what she had done to you. She canceled the wedding after knowing about your condition. But instead, Chorong chose to marry you not because she was your friend, but because she loved you sincerely. This is a big trial for you and Chorong. God wants you to know whether you are sincere with your wife or the opposite
Chorong is good girl Joonmyeon. Please don't fail her. And I believe, deep down in your heart, you also love Chorong as much as she loves you. You just need some time to figure out that feelings. By that, spend a lot of time with her. Make her happy, share things, no secrets. Be sincere, accept her for who she is. She doesn't have that much of time
Suho-Mother, please don't say that
Yeorin tapped Suho's shoulder
Yeorin-I told you. Actually you love her just as much as she loves you. Or maybe more
Yeorin smiled before she decide to leave her son's house with her husband. Suho only sent his mother away with his two eyes. He got up and went upstairs. Chorong quickly ran up into the bed and acted like she was sleeping. Actually she was eavesdropping to her husband and mother-in-law's conversations. Chorong heard the bedroom door was slammed to close hardly. A tear fell down to her pillow, still pretending to sleep
Suho turned off the lights and climbed into the bed. He rested his head on his left arm, turning towards Chorong who was facing him. He noticed a bead of tear on Chorong's cheek so he wiped it away
Suho-Hey, are you sleeping?
Chorong didn't move for a bit
Suho-I am sorry. Okay?
He sincerely whispered, not knowing his wife was listening to him. Suho kissed Chorong's forehead
Suho-I will tell you more tomorrow. Good night
Suho enveloped his big arms around Chorong and they both fell asleep
Morning
"Chorong? Chorong?"
Chorong opened her eyes to the beautiful face of her husband. He was smiling brightly down at her. What is this? Another dream? Or old memories? They had not been in this kind of situation for quite long
Suho-Chorong ahh, it's morning. You need to take your meds later. Get up okay?
Chorong-Uhm
Chorong groaned when Suho removed the comforter from her. She got up rubbing her eyes
Suho-Good morning
Chorong-Morning
Chorong smiled. Suho pecked her lips softly
Suho-Jagiya, can we talk?
Chorong-About what?
Suho-Us
Chorong simply nodded her head. Suddenly Suho pulled her into his hug
Suho-I am truly sorry about what happened between us. I was so stupid for playing nonchalant on you. I was... Dumb for forgeting what you have done for me
Chorong beamed and she caressed Suho's cheeks dearly
Chorong-Oppa, I know that you never loved me. It was always one-sided love from the start. I don't blame you
Suho-No. Not anymore
Chorong-What do you mean?
Suho-It's not one sided love anymore jagiya. I love you too Park Chorong
Chorong cried after the confession. Her 17 year old love was now replied with the same feeling
Suho took both of Chorong's hands and kissed the back side of her palms then her wedding ring
Suho-So now, what do you want to do? Where do you want to go? Let's have a date
Chorong-I don't mind anywhere as long as it's with you
Suho-Aw you are still chummy. Let's take a bath first
Chorong nodded. Suho pulled Chorong into the bathroom. He told his wife to lie in the bathtub so he could wash her hair
Suho-Rose or lavender?
Chorong-Lavender because you love that smell
Suho-I love anything that you use
Chorong chuckled. Suho flowed the water to Chorong's hair, she squealed when the water entered her ears
Chorong-Argh!
Suho-Sorry!
Chorong-I'm fine, hee
Suho rinsed Chorong's hair with warm water and wrapped it with face towel. He stole a kiss on her lips then her forehead
Suho-Now...
Suho smiled naughtily. He peeled off one button from Chorong's pyjama. They both chuckled but suddenly Chorong stopped him
Chorong-Suho, no
Suho-Wh..why?
Chorong-I.. I can bathe myself
Suho-Jagiya
Chorong-No!
Chorong pushed Suho's hands away. She turned around and put back the buttons into the holes. She cried
Chorong-I cannot let you see them
Suho-Jagiya, I don't care how they look or whatever. You are still beautiful
Chorong-No.. Please
Suho back-hugged his wife
Suho-We are good
Suho ed Chorong's pyjama again from behind. This time, she didn't stop him. Suho made Chorong face him and smiled. He the shower and they bathed together
Chorong looked down to her chest but Suho lifted her chin up
Suho-Don't look at them, look at me. Remember when I still couldn't walk, you took me to shower. I was crying while looking down at my paralyzed feet. But you lifted up my chin and said 'Don't look at them, look at me. We are good'
Chorong-*nodded* I remember
Suho caressed Chorong's face. He leant down to her and kissed Chorong's lips under the shower. Chorong hugged Suho's waist and deepened their kiss and they pulled away
Suho-I love you okay?
Chorong-I love you too
Breakfast
Suho-Will you sit down while I'm cooking?
Chorong-Of course
Suho went to take the ingredients to make homemade noodles
Chorong-You are going to make noodles yourself?
Suho-Hmm *nodding* I will try to beat your homemade noodle. Watch me
Chorong chuckled. She watched her husband grinding and pounding the flour. Just by watching, she knew which and where Suho did it wrong
Suho-Jagiya, is two cups of water enough?
Chorong-I cannot tell
Suho-Whoa, you are playing hard to get hmm? Come here
Chorong-Mwoya?
Suho pecked Chorong's lips and they both giggled. Then Suho continued making noodles
Suho-Where are you going? Jagiya?!
Chorong left and came back with notepad and a pen. She sat at the counter and wrote something on the paper. Suho glanced at Chorong and continued cooking
Skip!
Suho-Try it
Chorong curved an eyebrow. She took the spoon and dug into Suho's meatball soup noodle
Suho-How?
Chorong-The soup is tasty but the noodle is too stiff
Suho-Hmph, I don't believe you
Suho ate his own food as well. He almost spat out everything
Suho-Ya! It's not tasty at all
Chorong laughed. Suho took both of their bowls and dumped the noodles into the trashbin
Chorong-Why did you throw them?
Suho-It's not tasty. Let's eat outside
Chorong grinned and took Suho's hand
Suho-Why did you say the soup was tasty? Ugh I won't forget how terrible it was
Chorong-Taste is very tiny matter when you are sick. Bitter or salty, tasty or terrible, you will just appreciate every little thing when you are running out of time
Suho-Jagiya, I didn't mean to make it deep
Chorong-*chuckled* Sorry
Suho held Chorong's hand and kissed it. Suho brought Chorong to one of their favourite restaurant in town. They used to spend a lot of time together when they were younger
Suho-Sweetheart?
Chorong smiled just because Suho called her favourite endearment
Chorong-Yes?
Suho-Let's go somewhere after this. I prepared something for us
Chorong-Wow, is it a surprise?
Suho-Of course! You know your husband is full of surprises
Suho winked cheekily. Chorong giggled before she nodded her head
Skip!
Suho-Let's go
Suho reached out his hand to Chorong, beaming. She smiled back at him and held Suho's hand
Suddenly, a great pain attacked Chorong's head. She saw her world spinning. Chorong grabbed onto Suho helplessly and fell to the ground. Suho caught her
Suho-Chorong, are you alright?
Blood squiggled out from Chorong's nose. She was bleeding massively that Suho panic. He never experienced this kind of situation. He never saw Chorong bleeding like this. Suho cried
Suho-Help! Someone help!
He felt so helpless because he couldn't do anything for his wife
Chorong-I'm good
Chorong tried to speak. Good? Of course she was lying
Suho-You are not!
Chorong-Just take me into your car. Suho please... My head is spinning
Suho carried Chorong up and brought her into the car. He placed her at the passenger seat. Chorong took the face towel and tried to stop the blood from coming out, but to no avail. In no time, the white fabric already turned brick red
Suho-Argh!!!
Suho slammed onto the steering madly and cried his heart out
Suho-I'm such a useless! There is nothing I can do for you
Chorong-Suho...
Chorong held Suho's hand weakly. Their skin was stained with Chorong's blood
Chorong-We are good
She smiled weakly at her husband
Suho-I'll take you to the hospital. Hang on
Chorong-No. I want to see your surprise
Suho-Just cut it for now. Let's go to the hospital
Chorong-I don't want. Suho please... If I went to the hospital, there is no way I can get out again. Please... Take me to see your surprise. Please
Suho cupped his face in frustration
Chorong-My bleeding has stop. I'm good now. Let's go
Suho clucked his tongue loudly as a protest. But still, he did what Chorong wanted him to do. Because he knew...
Suho never let go of Chorong's hand while he drove them to Seven Sister Cliff. He kept glancing to his side as well just to make sure Chorong was all fine
***
Seven Sister Cliff
Suho helped Chorong to walk up to the hill top. She was weak, but she still wanted to spend the remaining time she had with Suho
Chorong-Uwah. This place never changed
Chorong said as she sat on the bench. Suho didn't sit with her. He went to the edge of the cliff, looking at the endless wide and black ocean before them
Suho-Why are you making me do this? Why Chorong? Why?!!! Argh!!!
Suho screamed hysterically. He wasn't mad or angry at Chorong. But he was devastated and feeling unworthy as a husband
Suho-No, we cannot do this. We must go to the hospital. I will carry you
Chorong-No
Suho-Park Chorong!
Chup!
Chorong kissed Suho's lips softly. He remained quiet. Then he fell to sit beside Chorong, crying. She hugged her husband
Chorong-Oppa, when I was admitted to the hospital the other day, the doctor said the next time she sees me I will need the support from the machines. I don't want that. I don't want to stay alive but not living
Suho-No... Don't leave me please
Chorong-Joonmyeon ahh, look at me
Chorong lifted Suho's chin and made him look at her straight into the eyes
Chorong-I don't want to tell you this but...
Suho-Why sweetheart?
Chorong-It's so painful. The cancer that is killing me has given me so much pain
Suho-God. How do I take all those pain from you? What should I do Chorong ahh?
Chorong-Just hug me. Very tightly
Without wasting any more times, Suho embraced Chorong in his arms. He buried his face in the crook of Chorong's neck, crying there
Chorong-Oppa, you can find another happiness after this
Suho-No, please... I don't want to lose you
Chorong-I love you so much
Suho pulled away from the hug and kissed Chorong's lips tenderly. Chorong hugged Suho' neck to deepen the kiss
Suho-I love you too
Pom! Pom! Pom!
Suddenly fireworks exploded. Suho and Chorong threw their gazes to the night sky
Chorong-Wow. Is this your surprise?
Suho-I just knew there will be a parade at the town and we could see it from here. I didn't prepare it though
Chorong-It is still beautiful and I love it. Thank you
Chorong rested her head on Suho's shoulder. He put his hand around Chorong's neck, keeping her in his arms. Then he kissed Chorong's forehead dearly
Chorong-We should put up a tent and spend a night together here
Suho-You want to do it?
Chorong-Hmm
Suho-Let's come again next time, okay?
Chorong-Hmm
Chorong rubbed her nose tip on Suho's neck, sniffing his cologne. Then she closed her eyes and sighed
Chorong-Kim Joonmyeon?
Suho-Yes?
Chorong-You will be good
Suho-Yeah, we are goo... Chorong?
Chorong didn't respond to Suho
Suho-Sweetheart? Hey?
Suho held Chorong up but she still didn't move nor open her eyes
Suho-Chorong, wake up. Hey, you cannot sleep here
Suho tapped her cheeks slightly. Chorong's hand that was hanging around Suho's waist fell to her side
And that was the moment he knew
Suho-Chorong ahh? Park Chorong!
Suho hugged Chorong tightly. Tears streamed down his face and it even wet Chorong's cardigan
Suho-Chorong, please. Wake up please
Suho kissed Chorong's forehead, eyes, cheeks, nose and her lips, trying to wake her up, but...
Suho-Oh God. Oh my God, Chorong. Are you going to leave me all alone? Like this? Uhuk!
Suho's cry was ignored. Chorong would never come back again
Now she is good
The End
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