Jessica's POV

I heard footsteps entering the room.
Turning around, it was Yuri.

"Hey you're here"

"Im sorry for shouting at you just now"
"You know, i was just worried for Tiff"

I shot her a weak smile.
She apologised, really?
Is she sincere..?

"Of course, i understand"

"Okay, come let's not waste time"

I nodded.
Yuri then snatched the book over roughly from me,
and placed a brand new set of score sheets infront of me.

"Play this"
"I think you've sufficient practice"

Looks harsh.
Difficult.
The notes, they are all so closed together and it's far too much.

"This..?"

Yuri chuckled sacarstically at me.

"Why?"
"Im sure you can do it, can't you?"

"I'll try"

"That sounds better"

I then started playing it.
The first verse was okay till the chorus.

"You got it wrong Sica"
"You're too slow for these notes!"
"Do it again!"

I tried again.

"Wrong wrong wrong!"
"How could you not get it?!"
"It's so simple!"

"It's too fast, Yuri"

I let out a sigh.
It is really far too difficult for my level.

"Fast?"
"This is considered the slowest in my scores file"
"You're not good for violin playing that's it"
"Just admit it"

"Yuri..?"

These words.
This is the second time im hearing things like this.
Why?

I tried.
I wanted to try yet no one appreciates me.
Why?

It hurts.
It really do.
Did anyone of you know?

"I thought you said, i was good"

"Like you said, 'WAS' and not now"
"No longer"
"You can just consider learning violin"
"Not for someone like you who are of a science person"
"Science and arts can never mix"

Harsh, cold words came crashing down on me like this.

"Yuri.."

"You can just stay here and think"
"I'll get going and tell me if you still wanna continue with this redundant lessons you're continuing"
"Might as well save your money up"

"Yuri.."

Redundant lessons?
Really?

"Yeah?"

I was still worried for Tiff.
I was hurt yes, but Tiff comes before me.
All the time.

"How is Tiff?"
"Is she feeling better?"

"Thanks to you"
"She is" 

I didn't mean it, really.
I did want to bring her to the hospital earlier but i knew she always hated doctors.

I saw Yuri left in a hurry, angrily.
I set my violin down onto the chair and carressed it as tears fell onto the violin.

"Violin, do you hate me too?"
"Im sorry.."

I cried to myself bitterly.
Standing up once again, i picked up my violin and started playing it.
I was playing 'Jars of Heart'.

Every lyrics felt like it's my life story.

Playing for continuosly 2 hours, i placed my violin down.

"Violin, thanks for being here for me"
"For the past two years"
"I'll keep you safe for now, and not torture you with my lousy skills"
"Wait till the day im able to play well, will i bring you back up"
"And produce nice melodious music from you"

I was walking back to the laboratory,
pacing to and fro in the office if i should call Tiff or not.
Thinking for some time, i've decided to just drop her a call.

Besides, it's just a call as friend.
Concern as a friend, isn't it?

"Yoboseyo.."

"Tiff"
"Are you feeling better?"

Why does she sound so weak?

"Jessi, i missed you.."

Missed me?
What's wrong with you Tiff?
You're worrying me like this.

"Tiff, where are you now?"

"Im at.."
"I don't know.."
"Im so tired now Jessi.."

Tired?
I thought you're at Yuri's house?
Didn't you take much rest there?

"Are you at Yuri's house?"
"If you're tired means you've to recover"
"Go and take a rest"

"NONONO!"
"IM NOT AT HER HOUSE!"
"I HATE HER!"

No?
You hate her?
What went wrong, Tiff?
Baby, don't cry.

"What's wrong-"

I heard a light thud from the call.
The line went dead.

.
Tiff, wait for me!

To be honest, i had no idea where to look for Tiff.
But i know, she is sick.
She couldn't have wandered far.

I ran out of the office, grabbing onto my coat and immediately boarded a taxi.
I instructed the driver to drive around Yuri's mansion area.

Thank goodness.
I finally found Tiffany after 45 minutes of driving around.
Stopping right infront of her, i ran out of the cab,
putting my coat over Tiff.

"Tiff.."

My eyes went teary immediately.

What did Yuri do to you?
How can she do something to you?
I won't let anyone hurt you in the past.
Why did..

I put her over my back and piggyback-ed her back up to the cab,
instructing the driver to send me back to the office.
My office is just like my second home.

Thinking back, it has been days since i've returned.
Thank goodness i didn't keep any pets at home.
They would've died.

With the help of the driver,
I got Tiff back to my office's bed safely.
After paying and sending the driver off, i ran back to the office.
Back at Tiff's side, brushing her bangs away, carressing her warm cheeks.

"Baby"
"I missed you.."
"But how mean are you to me?"
"To make me be with you only when you're sick baby?"
"You know how much i hated to see you getting sick"

Tiff was totally unconscious, knocked out.
I couldn't help, but gave her a small kiss on her lips.
I missed her lips, really.

"I missed you baby"
"Feel better"

That was the last thing i've said before i went out to make a call.
Thanks to Sooyoung, i've managed to get a private doctor over.
20 minutes later, a knock outside the laboratory was heard.

I went out and opened the door for him.

"Anyeonghaseyo"
"Im Sooyoung's cousin,  Choi Siwon"

"Oh, anyeonghaseyo Siwon-sshi"
"Can you please take a look at her?"
"She had just went to the hospital earlier but her why is it that her condition worsened so much?"

I was really worried.
Okay, apologetic too since im like asking too much question instead of letting Siwon-sshi do his job.

"Sure"
"I'll take a look at her" 

Siwon-sshi replied with a smile as he opened up his briefcase,
with a lot of different equipment in it.

"Is it possible to wake her up?"
"I need to take her temperature"

I gave him a shrug.

"I tried, but she didn't wake up"

Siwon frowned.

"Can you cover her bottom with a blanket?"
"While i take it from the bottom?"

My eyes widened in shock.
He's gonna touch Tiff's ?
No way.

But wait, Jessi,
it's his profession to help people feel better.
Im sure he've seen a lot of others.

"Okay.."

I went over and put the blanket over Tiff and my coat over her body before tugging her bottoms down.
Giving Siwon-sshi a nod, he came over with a thermometer in his hand.
Applying something jelly looking on it, his head turned away while his hands went under the blanket.

I must say, he is a really professional doctor.
He really does consider about the patient's privacy and their family.

Three minutes later, he took the thermometer out and showed it to me.

"Look"
"Her fever is high"

I looked at it, and gasped.
40 degrees?
Tiff, what have you been doing?

Didn't Yuri take care of you?

"Siwon-sshi"
"Is there any way to make her fever go down faster?"
"Like as soon as possible?"
"She has a concert to attend tomorrow evening"

"Attend?"
"As in performing or watching?"

"Performing"

"But at judging at her condition, it's a little hard"

"I know Siwon-sshi"
"Can you please help her?"
"She really won't want to miss any performance of hers"
"Plus, it's the last concert she have here"
"I'll take care of her over the night"

Siwon frowned and thought for it for a moment.

"I have a medicine here that is given through a two jabs"
"Because it is very strong and it hurts, it has to be given in two"
"I usually don't give it to my patient"
"But are you sure you want her to have it?"

"I think she'll want it too"
"Just give it to her, Siwon-sshi"

"Okay, i'll prepare it for her"
"Give me 5 minutes"

It was then my eyes shot open when he fished out the small yellowish liquid bottle from his bag.

"Isn't that rocephine..?"

"Yup"
"You know about it..?"

I smiled a little thinking at how Tiff would react at the jab.
I couldn't help but worry.
Tiff hated pain, to the extend of being afraid of it.

"Im a forensic scientist.."

"Oh right"
"Sorry"

I saw Siwon-sshi picked up a bag of saline water from his bag.

"Wait"
"Are you going to mix it with saline water?!"

"Yup, that is my usual practice"
"Why?"

"It is going to hurt more!"

"But i don't have lidocaine now Jessica-sshi"

"Give me a minute"

I ran out of the office and came back a minute later with lidocaine in my hands.

"Here"
"Use this"
"It's safe"

"Wow"
"You sure have everything here"

"Thanks Siwon-sshi"
"For coming over at such a hours"

"No problem"
"Don't mention it"
"Im done, can you help me turn her over?"

I nodded and went over to Tiffany to help her lie on her stomach.

"Tiff, the doctor is going to give you something to help you feel better okay?"
"I know you have a concert tomorrow"
"It will make you feel better"

I whispered into Tiff's ears.
She started to stir from her sleep weakly.

"Jessi..?"

"Im here, Tiff"
"It's me"

She turned to her back and saw Siwon-sshi with the jab in his hands.
Okay, i wasn't being exaggerating.
She literally freaked out.

"JESSI!"
"NONONONONO!"
"I don't want it"

Siwon-sshi turned to me and gave me a questioning look.

"Shh.."
"It's going to make you feel better, Tiff"
"You want to perform tomorrow evening right?"

I cooed Tiffany, trying to calm her down,
hugging her tightly, giving Siwon-sshi a nod.

"Jessi"
"NONONONO!"
"It hurts!"

The needle was only being inserted and none of the liquid were being released.
My crybaby Tiff started crying like a kid.
Gosh.

"Don't worry Tiff"
"Siwon-sshi is going to go real slowly okay?"

With that, Siwon gave me a nod as he slowly push the syringe,
releasing the liquid slowly into Tiff's .

"Jessi"
"It hurts!!"
"Please Jessi!!"

Tiff was crying so badly in my arms.
I know Tiff, i know it does.
But it will make you feel better.
It hurts so much to see you cry.

"Tiff"
"Shh.."
"It's going to be over soon"
"Don't cry"

I was so tempted to call her baby.
She was mine.
Right, was.
But this reminded me of the past whenever she's sick.

"JESSI I HATE YOU!!"

Tiff ended it with a coughing fit.

"Siwon-sshi, are you done?"

I asked, tears welled up in my eyes.

"Im on my second"

"Okay"
"Tiff, are you okay?"

I was really worried for the sick latter in my arms.

"No.."
"Jessi, it stings and burn so much!"
"Please!"
"PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASE!"
JESSI PLEASE!"

Tiff was crying and pleading at the same time when Siwon-sshi let out a sigh of relief.

"Tiff"
"Please, don't cry anymore"
"Jessi doesn't want to see her baby crying"

Ops, these words just came out so suddenly.
I didn't mean to say it.
But i guess Tiff won't remember it at such circumstances.

"Im done"

"Siwon-sshi, can you give her a little rub for awhile?"
"If not, she's gonna cry out in pain later"

"Sure"

Siwon-sshi threw me a smile as he gave Tiff's a light massage to ease the pain.

"Feeling better now Tiff?"

Tiff nodded in tears.

"You want to perform tomorrow, don't you?"

"I want.."
"But.."

"But?"

"Jessica-sshi, you can come over and pull up her pants"
"I'll be giving her an IV for tonight and you can help get it off her when it's done"
"I bet this well speed up her recovery speed" 

Siwon-sshi assured me.

I walked over and help Tiff with her pants before turning her over,
and covering the blanket over her.

Siwon-sshi went over and took Tiff's hands,
wiping it with an alcoholic swab.

"This is just going to pinch"
"Very little.."

Just as Siwon-sshi inserted the infus needle into Tiff's hands,
she winced in pain.

"Jessi.."
"Pain.."

My baby.
Stop crying, please.
I want to cry if you're crying like this.

"Im done"
"Jessica-sshi, you do know how to get it off right?"

I nodded.

"If you think the antibiotics is going to fast"
"You can adjust it with the knob here"

"I'll get going first"

"Okay, thanks a lot Siwon-sshi"

I replied as i sent him out.
Sending him out, i got back to the office immediately with a towel and a bowl of cold water.
Giving the towel a twist, i placed it on Tiff's forehead.

"Feel better, Tiff"
"Don't get sick anymore"

Looking at her this sick made me wonder if i should bring her for another round of vaccines again.
But now, who am i to her?

"Jessi.."

"Im here"
"Why Tiff?"

I replied, unconsciously holding onto her hands and placing it on my cheeks.

"Are you hurting?"
"Im here, don't cry anymore"

I was so worried for her.
I couldn't hide my concern anymore.
Maybe till she's feeling better.

"Jessi.."

"Hmm?"
"What's wrong?"

I asked her, carressing her hair,
patting onto her warm hands.

"I missed you.."
"Jessi i missed.. your touch so much.."

She coughed again.
Why on Earth is she coughing so much?!

"Shhh.."
"You should be resting Tiff"
"You need to rest"

I know, i know she's subconscious.
But she couldn't stop talking.

"Jessi.."
"Why aren't you.. calling me 'baby' anymore..?"
"You really.. hate me.. so much..?"

Tiff was slowly tearing up.

"Im sorry.. i really am.."
"Jessi.."
"Please.. forgive me.."
"Please.."

I've already forgiven you so long ago Tiff.
But what do you expect me to do when you already have Yuri by your side?
Tell me, Tiff.
Tell me, won't you?

"I've never blamed you, baby"

I whispered softly under my breath, brushing her bangs away.

"You've always been my only one.."

"Jessi.."
"Im sorry.."
"Really.."

I frowned.
It seemed really serious this time round.
Tiff were getting delirious, is she?

"Tiff?"
"Wake up, wake up?"

I slightly shoke her but instead of waking up,
she let out a strong coughing fit.
Tiff, can you let me take your sickness away?
Can i be the one sick instead of you?

I hate to see you sick.
Can i be the one sick instead of you?
Can i?
Does kissing you on the lips take your sickness away?
Does it?

I sat here, unmoved.
Watching and taking care of her unconditionally for hours.
Yes hours.

To be honest, the sun had already risen now.
I put the back of my hand over her forehead, cheeks and neck.

Her fever did subside, thanks to Sooyoung's cousin.
I was really thankful as i let out a yawn.

It has been days since i've went on without much sleep.
I really needed one if i could get one.

While i was doing some stretching, i heard laughters and footsteps entering the laboratory.
Yes, it is yet another brand new day for us.
I know.

I walked out of my office and right immediately,
Hara and Seohyun rushed to my side.

"Unnie!"
"Are you okay?!"
"You look horrible!"

"Haven't you been resting?!"
"Don't tell me you've been spending these few nights here?!"

Woah.
The two maknaes.
They are always bickering, but their questions are always so similiar.
That i wonder if they are putting on an act or what.

I let out a laugh.

"Hey im fine"
"Im just taking care of my friend inside"
"Don't worry"

"Oh.."

Their mouths formed an 'O' shape.
Guess they're at a loss of words.

"How did the reports go?"
"Have you all summarised everything?"

Hara nodded as she rushed off and came back within seconds with a brown file in her hand.

"Here"
"This is report compiled by all of us unnie"

"Unnie, the strand of hair that was said to be found from the victim's hair"
"It is from a wig!"
"The DNA in the hair died years ago"

I knew it.

"And you know, the fabric that the pathologist sent yesterday"
"It is just plain cotton"

"So?"

Seohyun shrugged.

"Can you all go and check out different hair wigs shop that Korea has?"
"And see if it is possible to get hold of anyone who buys a hair wig?"
"Im sure Korea doesn't have much hair wig shops around"
"It is easy to gather, doesn't it?"

I wondered what is wrong with them.
This simple thing, they can't have it done?

"Unnie, but why do you deem it as the killer bought it locally?"
"Can't he order it overseas and have it sent over?"

"Look, if the killer had gotten it overseas"
"There would definitely be records and easier for us to track it down as long as we pass it to Sooyoung and her team"
"To add on, why would someone who wants to challenge us so badly yet don't wanna give us a clue"
"A clue to capture them?"
"We've to continue this game with the killer to be able to capture him/her"
"Till now, we've got no idea if the killer is a female and male"

"But in my opinion"
"I think the killer is a male"
"How could someone be this gross to cut open a person and get their organs out"
"And.. stuff a note in it"

"Precisely, i bet the person is sick in his mind"

"Hey, look"
"If that person is sick, shouldn't we get him nabbed faster?"
"We don't want to risk the lives of our innocent residents in Korea, do we?"

I wasn't trying to be mean.
I was just trying to be realistic.

"Get hold of the seller's records"
"And look for those unusual records"
"Then investigate on them"

"Neh unnie"
"We'll do it right away"

"Do you need the help of Sooyoung's team?"
"I can request if for you all"

"If they could help"
"Of course, we would appreciate it"
"But unnie-"

"We've learnt from you"
"Be independent and efficient"

I rolled my eyes as i facepalm-ed myself infront of them.

"Gosh"
"That's for me and not anyone of you"
"I don't want you all to get into any unneccessary accidents"
"Give me half an hour, i'll get Sooyoung's team for you"

With that, i walked back into my office.
Tiff was stirring from her sleep.

"Hey"

"Jessi..?"

She was trying to sit up but stumbled a little.

"Hey"
"Lay back down Tiff"
"Rest more"

"What time is it now Jessi?"

"Rest more"
"You have a lot of time before your performance tonight"

"But.."

"But?"

I sat down beside her, with a worried look on her.
Hands with a thermometer in it.

"Tiff?"
"Do you want to tell me now?"
"I've to go soon"

"How did i get here..?"

Tiff let out a strong coughing fit, body crouched over.

"Shh.."
"You okay?"

Tiff nodded with a pained expression.
Guess she's telling me that she hated being sick.

"I called you last night"
"Remember?"
"And you simply died down"
"So i came out to look for you"

"Were you worried.. for me..?"

Her eyes were looking hopeful.

"Worried?"

I let out an uncomfortable laugh.

"Im worried that you're alone in the cold"
"What if there's a who turns up and you know"
"I really don't want another case to solve now"

Jessica!
WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!
Ohmygod.
Look at her now.

"That's it..?"

"I guess so?"
"What else do you want to hear?"

"Nothing.."

Her gaze dropped.

"Thanks for taking care of me"
"I think, i'll get going now"

I sensed the disappointment in her voice.
But now she has Yuri, why must she be disappointed?

"Hey, you're still sick"
"I'll send you off later okay?"

I was worried for her.
What if she is going to faint any second in the streets?
What if the sick killer finds her?

"It's okay.."
"There is no.. in broad daylight.."

"YAH!"
"Get your back here!"

Why is this girl being so difficult today?

"You don't love me anymore, why should i stay here any longer?!"
"WHY?!"
"TELL ME W-"

Tiff crouched down and coughed.
Gosh, please Tiff stop coughing.

I love you more than anyone else.
Why are you doing this to me?

I walked over to her with concern.
Patting her back gently, to ease her pain.

"Tiff"
"Are you okay?"

"Get your hands off me"
"Stop pretending to be nice to me when you don't love me anymore!"

Tiff was sobbing bitterly, 
tears falling off her face mercilessly.

"You have.."
"Someone else.."
"Don't you..?"

I muttered softly, 
half hoping that she would hear me half hoping she would not.

"SOMEONE?!"
"WHO SAID SO?!"
"NOW YOU DON'T EVEN-"

I pulled her up,
wrapped my arms around her waist, 
dropping my lips against her.

No more shouting Tiff.
No more no more.

This pair of lips that i've missed for two years.
No way am i going to let myself miss it again.

Our lips never left each other, instead got closer and closer,
with our tongues into each other's mouth,
tasting each other with love.

Tiff then pulled away from the kiss.

"You'll get sick, Jessi"

She pouted.
Oh man, her pout!

I ignored that remark.
What's getting sick compared to this?
Im more than willing ot get sick for just sweet french kiss for goodness sake!

"Do you understand my heart now Tiff?"
"Do you?"


A/N: Conversations are in BLUE, flashbacks conversations are in TURQUOISE while the conversations being overheard will be in LIGHT BLUE. 
HAHA, wow.
Hot huh JeTi.
Why are you all so interested in Jessica's past?
I'll release it slowly alright?

And..
Isn't it funny to be seeing Yuri so mean to Jessica when by right,
Yuri is Jessica's seobang?
So..
This is a story okay, so let's just play cool with it.(:

People, please wish JeTi to get well soon.
Yesterday's Romantic Fantasy recording lasted for 20 odd hours.
In fact, all our soshis are sick T_T
JeTi was coughing really badly yesterday )':

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