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Parallel Universe (SEQUEL Of That Stranger)Soojung's eyes twitched a little before opening them, not used to the bright sunlight that shone through the curtains. She closed her eyes immediately again, feeling the prick from the brightness. Her hands then moved up to rub them. She successfully opened her eyes, taking in the surroundings around her. Intrigued. were dry so she tried to reach out for the jug of water next to her. Jongin shook off from his sleep on the sofa as he heard noises. He smiled.
"You're awake." Jongin said while running over to her and poured a cup of water for her.
"This is the hospital?" Soojung asked, taking the cup over from Jongin.
Jongin nodded, moving the hospital bed to a seating position.
"How long have i been asleep?" She asked.
"Two weeks." He replied.
"Sorry-" "Sorry-" They both apologized at the same time.
"What for? I should be the one apologizing for bringing you to Lotte World-"
"But you didn't know, i did not tell you. Sorry if i made you panicked and anxious because i... out?" She answered with a question at the end because she wasn't sure.
"Yeah, you fainted after our last adventure." He chuckled.
"Thank you." Soojung beamed.
Jongin tilted his head in curiousity.
"For staying here with me. I know the amount of time i have left with isn't much so..."
"Hey. Don't say such silly words, you will be fine." Jongin consoled.
Soojung shook her head,"I know my condition, i may have fall asleep for two weeks this time, but the next time i fall asleep, i do not know when i am going to wake up and see you again."
Jongin sat beside Soojung, holding her hand in his,"I will be here, i promised."
Tears trickled down Soojung's cheek.
Days after days, weeks after weeks, Soojung became weaker and weaker, her face paler and paler. She couldn't even get off the bed herself or walk more than 1metre. All she could do is lay down on the bed, with tubes in her.
"Soojung, are you hungry? Do you need something to eat?" Jongin asked concernly.
She shook her head and smiled.
At this moment, a knock was heard on the door. The door knob veered and the door opened. It was her.
widened a little seeing Soojung in this state. Jongin's eyes widened, shocked to see her here.
"Jaeyi... you are here." Soojung spoke, hands out reaching for her. Jaeyi quickly walked over to her, standing beside Jongin.
"Soojung don't." Jongin whispered.
"I have to, thank you for everything you have done for me. I will always love you." Soojung thanked before giving a tight hug to Jongin.
Jaeyi blinked, looking up to prevent the tears from falling. Why did Soojung asked me to be here? Are they getting married?
"Jaeyi" Soojung called out and released Jongin,"Thank you too."
"I did not do anything for you." Jaeyi answered.
"No, you did the most." Soojung denied,"You... gave Jongin to me."
Jaeyi swallowed a lump in ,"Me...? No i d- i didn't."
"At this moment, when i do not have much time left... i need to fulfill all the wishes i have. Jaeyi you... you love Jongin, i knew that. But... i was selfish. I thought i couldn't live without him, so i refused to acknowledge the fact that... Jongin was in love with you too."
Jaeyi fell a step back, breathing short and shallow. She couldn't believe what she heard. Her eyes fell to Jongin who was staring hard at outside.
"Jongin..." Soojung took his hand. "Jaeyi..." She held Jaeyi's hand and put both Jongin and Jaeyi's hand together.
"You are have gone through so much pain because of me. I don't want to be selfish anymore. Please... be happy. That's the last thing i could do for both of you."
"Soojung..." Jaeyi muttered.
"Sorry Jaeyi, i borrowed Jongin from you for such a long time."
I couldn't do this to her, this is the point
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