Beautiful Goodbye
CHAPTER 6: The Thorn's Shield

     Clockwise crease adorable. The silence of the large space was only filled with two people who looked on without being able to guess the point. It is like a mute lump stuck in the cradle of reason.

   Sohyun who had returned to his resting place, looked at Jonghoon who had just finished the explanation requested by him. Look at his eyes. There are so many that concern his thinking that it is too complicated to simply be understood. The girl made no sound, letting the raindrops knock on the windows of her more domineering room. Rain outside increasingly racing down—tersapu indeterminate direction by wind arakan switch.

     "All decisions are in your hands, Miss." Jonghoon's heavy voice broke the silence.

      Sohyun smiled obliquely, tapping his fingers in rhythm with the sound of raindrops thinning slowly.

     "Now I am confused. Should I go see him or avoid him?" said later.

     "Is Miss glad she's back?" Jonghoon asked very carefully. Not something that was difficult for her to guess, reflected from the thin smile that was seen on the face of her Young Miss who answered straightforwardly.

     "I'm certainly very happy."

     For a moment the atmosphere returned to silence, it was as soon as Jonghoon left. Isn't it always like that? There will be no pleasantries between the driver and the unilateral employer always oriented to pseudo-distance care. The news of Eunjung's dismissal has added to her anxiety levels in Sohyun who clearly admitted everything. Surprised for sure. What can parents like him do? Jonghoon felt he had moved away from— so far away from Nonanya. No and no longer as a surrogate father. The presumption is no longer worthy he brought, after Sohyun found out his kongkalikong with Yoon eun six years ago.

     He rushed to leave, but stopped when the notification came in. His hand was touching a tiny thing in his pocket. Read the message on the light screen. He glanced at Sohyun for a moment, looking as if the girl was nodding as if she knew what he meant.

     "Mrs asked about your condition. This afternoon he called and asked for photographic evidence," said Jonghoon in front of the face pias Sohyun who breathed tired.

     "Is that so?" Sohyun nodded in understanding. "Then give me my picture last week."

     "But, Miss ..."

     "Now you're with me, Choi Jonghoon. Sometimes you also need to hear me from your lady!"

     The man was scared. Bowing as an apology for his sass just now.

     "B—well. Excuse me, Miss Kim."

     Jonghoon hastened a step out of Sohyun's presence. Although not the first time, the sharp eyes of the girl surnamed Kim was quite jolting his guts.

     Sohyun was stunned on the spot. The face of Jonghoon. "Do I look like a monster? Uncle left again, he was afraid of me, of the mask I wore today."

     "You have absolutely no courtesy towards the parents. Is that how you talk to older people?"

     The voice of someone who came dispersed the voice of his heart. Sohyun glanced once and then focused on the diary that had been closed in his lap.

     "Eavesdropping on people's conversations, doesn't it look more disrespectful?" Sohyun replied without turning a glance, his knuckle had prepared to scratch the black ink on the blank sheet.

     "You are the same. Stealing my conversation with Taehyung!"

     The light movement of his hand stopped. Sohyun pressed hard on his pen until it broke through the next page. He looked up, looking down at Jaehyun's disdainful face, replying to him with a wry smile.

     "Before that ...what did you do in front of my room? Looking or trying to get my attention? Before me, today, twice Doctor Kim has done it."

     "Kh..."Jaehyun clucked, should he admit his crushing defeat to Kim So Hyun?

     Jaehyun shook his head quickly, forcibly seizing Sohyun—'s diary threw him the origin.

     Sohyun just looked at him normally. He was not angry, nor sad. Sohyun just felt .. the man with the doctor's profession needed to be taught, what is real manners.

     "I almost forgot, I've thrown away my book a few times." Sohyun was still staring at the book that fluttered on the floor. For others, maybe it's just a streak that has no meaning. But as for Sohyun himself, the book was far more valuable than all kinds of material that he had obtained so far.

     Jaehyun was stupefied to see his stubborn patient wailing.

     "Before I can no longer move my limbs, I want to do it as often as I can."

     "Sumiyan ..."

     "Doctor Kim, why does it have to be like this? Why did God give it to me? Why not just the bad guy? Why should I?" Sohyun hurriedly wiped his falling tears. Reviewing a smile accompanied by a weak nod. "I'm glad God tested me. It's okay, I'll take it with sincerity."

      Jaehyun. Then crouch down to pick up the book that he had thrown. Although he had repeatedly tried to read Sohyun's handwriting secretly, until now his brain was not able to touch what else understood the contents.

     "Is the person who hit you on the street Taehyung?" While handing over Sohyun's diary. "Is it true that the little girl he used to tell me about is you, Kim So Hyun?" ask again, a little demanding a reply.

     "Yes, he is Kim Taehyung. He's my best friend who came after a long time away," Sohyun replied calmly.

     The man sighed. Scooping his face that instantly changed masai. "Now what else is this, God?"

     "Be normal, don't tell Taehyung anything, anything you know about me and I promise to be good as your patient."

     Laughter boomed. Jaehyun quickly stroked the long mane of Sohyun who sat down with a careless look. "Now you dare offer me a compromise. Is my sister really that important to you, Kim Sohyun?"

     "Yes, he's more important than anything in the world."

     "You like it?"

     "Yes." Yeah."

     "Are you going to do anything for her?"

     Sohyun was about to reply, but Jaehyun hurriedly interrupted. "Before answering, 'Yes'.... Better stay away from him. I can't let a woman like you get close to Taehyung. I can't—will never willing—dia with you."

     Sohyun tapped on a finger, a small mangosteen with a spontaneity reaction that he got from his doctor. "No problem. In the end, I will not leave this world soon. Who would put up with someone as insane as I am?"

     "Kim So Hyun! Keep your word ...!" His teeth tightened, Jaehyun was further infuriated by the woman who shamelessly admitted to being insane.

     "I can't possibly cheat on the back of my girlfriend, Doctor Kim," Sohyun said.

     "Sstt ..." Jaehyun was only able to hiss in annoyance. It seems like his arrival here was wrong. Had enough visits today. In the middle of a quiet night that was supposed to be used for the rest of the patients, it was not worth it that he appeared only to squeal in frustration before those heartless eyes. Jaehyun will leave from there, although not a little burdened his mind on the figure of Sohyun.

     "By the way, you look funny when you're jealous!"

     Jaehyun turned his back, putting up a killing eye-splot in Sohyun's direction. "You..."

     "At least if you don't want to get caught, don't show it in front of me too often." Sohyun said softly, preparing to pull the edge of his blanket—akan sleep.

     "You're so fucking pretentious!" accuse the obvious Jaehyun of not liking it.

     "Although you still can't lie. It would be much better if the taste was reduced. Annihilated. I won't be able to reply .. I'll never be able to."

      Jaehyun came out after slamming the door of his patient. The loud thumping sound made the man who had just arrived at his destination snore in surprise.

     "What's going on inside? What did your patient do to make you this emotional?" Taehyung asked curiously. His head slightly advanced, wanting to see the person who had made his curiosity peak from the gap of the door that was slightly open.

     Jaehyun, who saw his sister's gurgle, reflexively closed the door, more slowly than before. "What are you doing these nights? Shouldn't you be sleeping, Kim Taehyung?"

     "This is the last time I'm seeing you in front of this room again. Never come to a place you shouldn't, Taehyung!"

     Sohyun who remained awake, eyed the chatter between the brothers in silence. The voice of the man he longed for was heard again entering his eardrum.

     Not as easy as he thought. Sohyun was so eager to approach his best friend. He wanted to say many things to Taehyung, all the kinds of things he felt during the departure of his little friend.

     But urung, when seeing again the condition is not possible. Imagining Taehyung's reaction made the adorable-eyed girl afraid. He will not be ready to see the man know his secret. It will hold even if it feels heavy. Delaying it again or not at all.

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     Outside of music classes that are coming to an end soon. A man in his blue jeans was waiting. His observant eyes were fixed on the closed door. The sound of orchestra accompanist musical instruments airs. He was still standing while holding a small package in his hand.

     Not in vain, the wait ended sweet when the wooden door was opened. Stuart Song, the teacher looked out first followed by some of his students.

     Both of his eyes were looking around, at something he would later. Stifled crack appeared, out of his lips—the man was disappointed—that man was not there.

     "Where are you going?" Someone made a sound, holding back his steps that were about to leave.

     He turned around, looking at the questioner. "Sohyun," he answered briefly.

     "He's absent again. Actually it's been since yesterday." The answer is Yeri.

     "Don't lie!"

     "I didn't lie to you at all, Jeon Jungkook. Sohyun has not been in for two days, I have also tried to contact him, still his number is not active."

     The man called Yeri, by the name of Jeon Jungkook was an uproar. "How about this, I'll lose the bet if I don't meet him in a week."

     His hands clenched, not knowing what now inhabited the mind of the man who was Sohyun's lover. He was already angry, at Jungkook who could make Sohyunnya a betting material.

     Jungkook who was attacked by the pressure by Yeri's words only nodded indifferently. He then left, really went from there leaving Yeri upset instead of playing. If Yeri knew for sure the address of the house that Sohyun lived in, it was not difficult to know the cause of the girl's frequent absence without news like this.

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     "Now what else?" Jaehyun grumbled in passing. Both of his hands were busy tugging Taehyung's clothes to quickly get out of his study. It was time for her sister to go home, her ears were full of worried questions from the mother who asked her youngest son since on the phone this morning.

     "What's important to you. After all, the one who got angry from Mom was me, so stop dragging me around like this" said Taehyung, who was embarrassed by the sight of the people they passed by. Free, already behind the responsibility of acting like a parliament, his clothes are not enough to be seen.

     "Your own fault won't go home. Remember, Kim Taehyung .. You came home to continue the business of Ayah—"

      "Excuse me, Doctor Kim..."

     The two brothers compactly turned their heads, staring at a nun who was suddenly already behind, carrying a paper summarized in a dark green folio stopmap.

     "What's up, Nurse Yoo?" Jaehyun asked directly.

     "This is a recap of Miss Kim's new health." Handing over the map to Jaehyun who directly examined it.

      Taehyung seized the opportunity by running away from his careless check. Jaehyun had snorted to see it, but there would be no end, he would teach him a lesson next time.

      "Where is he now?"

      Nurse Yoo knew who she was referring to immediately replied, "Miss Kim is in therapy."

      Jaehyun smiled with relief, no need to bother persuading his one patient. "You're back on duty and thank you."

     The woman bowed before leaving. The Jaehyun who was reminded back to Sohyun, rushed over to the therapy room. There is no harm in monitoring the girl before checking on her other patients, as this is still a break.

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     Taehyung walks leisurely looking around on the second floor of SeonGyu hospital. True said Jaehyun, that now he should immediately go home before the mother lectured him all out, what else the sun has risen. Something made him survive. Yang Taehyung himself did not know the cause. A strange feeling that is no longer foreign.

     For a moment he stopped. Stared at the goal of the few who passed him, again the feeling appeared to arouse him. Taehyung doesn't understand.

     Nonsense

     His eyes twitched, while his cloud heard a voice hitting the floor— over and over again.

     "Why me?" Lee began to wonder. His eyes continue to glow.

     His hands ruffled hair, as the voice had dissipated from his senses. Like losing hope. What's wrong with you, Kim Taehyung?!

     Sohyun who intends to go out after therapy, had to stay longer in there. While his hand was still hanging on the doorknob, the weight of turning it. He had not expected Taehyung to stand in front of the door he was about to cross.

     The man remained darted in all directions, his eyes narrowed in notice. "Until when are you gonna keep standing there?" tanyanya.

     Five minutes passed. Sohyun was glued, between the pleasure of seeing Taehyung up close and tired of propping himself up with the crutches he used. Inside the room had been deserted without any occupants, he was quite grateful for it, a safe hiding place according to him.

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     Jaehyun quickened his pace after exiting the elevator. The number of people who go up and down to several floors makes him have to be willing to queue. His forehead crept, struck by astonishment. Taehyung was standing there, right in front of the room he was heading to.

     "You think you're going straight home?"

     Taehyung was surprised, then turned to the source of the voice behind him. His face formed a grin, staring shyly at Jaehyun who was trying to act ordinary.

     "I want to go home quickly, too, but ..."

      "But what, Kim Taehyung?"

      Taehyung moved his head, a slab. "none. I've only felt weird since I've been here."

      Jaehyun took a deep breath. "Mom keeps calling me, she says I'm looking for you." While showing a record of the call that goes to his number.

      "Yes, I know. I'm going home now."

      They began to step away from the room Sohyun occupied. The girl smiled with a soft ringing that escaped her lips. He had to rush out, and arrive at his room.

     Nonsense

      Netra Taehyung. A voice that disturbed his mind came, sounding sipongang in his jungle.

      "Don't you hear that?" Taehyung paused his steps.

      "Sound what? It's so noisy in here." Jaehyun took a look, accidentally seeing the stick-wielding female walking in opposite directions with them.

      "I'm sure I heard it, '" Taehyung said.

      "I didn't hear what you meant..." Jaehyun.

      Taehyung who was still curious turned around. His eyes were bulging when he saw a woman fall after being knocked over by the large body of someone passing by. The originally bowed woman, raised her face, and right at that second, the longing gaze was again brought together, Sohyun who was aware of the situation hurriedly stood up. Get away from there before Taehyung recognizes him.

     "Sohyun," said Taehyung who would pursue. But lost quickly with Jaehyun who first pulled his body.

     "Hurry up Taehyung, come home soon."

     The man didn't talk about his brother. His gaze swept over, especially at the place where his attention was.

     "It's a hospital, please at least appreciate the people here."

     "Kim Taehyung!" jaehyun snapped, resuscitating Taehyung who was about to leave again.

     "Sohyun is not here. Don't make a fuss! I know you miss him so much that you hallucinate him. It's just your illusion."

     Taehyung buzzed for a moment before his feet stepped quickly out of the crowd. He was sure what he saw was right Sohyun. It was impossible that what he saw was only an illusion.

     "I'm sorry for this mess. I'm sorry to disturb your comfort. Please understand."

     Jaehyun bowed many times in front of the people present. Then decided to pursue Sohyun who he believed was not far away.

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     Sohyun spurred his foot steps that stumbled across the sixth-floor corridor. The sound of the knock of his cane signals for the humans who cross paths to get away. The girl seemed to rush towards her treatment room, with no one present. Some of the sisters who knew him did not dare to approach, they were already frightened first because of rumors spread irresponsible people that Sohyun was 'crazy'.

      Since the accident on the roof, the hospital occupants thought that Sohyun had been depressed to the point of trying to kill himself. Plus the psychic disorder after. Blaming Yoon eun who didn't say much. Yoon eun kept quiet, letting people consider him insane without knowing the mistakes he made.

     "Stop!" Jaehyun's voice sounded.

     Sohyun kept walking, not heeding his word.

     "I said stop, Miss Kim!" press Jaehyun, blocking Sohyun's trembling wrist looking at him.

     "Can't you do what I tell you to?" jutting Jaehyun was harder.

      Sohyun tried hard to remove the powerful check from his hand, only taking a few more steps he reached his room.

      "Can't you just leave me alone?"

     Jaehyun slowly loosened his grip, no longer touching the cold sweaty hands. Seeing Sohyun turn around, walk into his room.

     "I've helped you, Taehyung is not aware of your existence .. I will collect your promise now, be a patient who complies!" Jaehyun screeched, no longer paying attention to the various views of some people. Including the newly arrived Eunjung.

     "Kim So Hyun!"

     Sohyun joked— fell down before reaching for the door. Jaehyun immediately passed, approaching Sohyun who was trembling on the floor.

     Jaehyun looked at Sohyun, panicked flashes adorning his anxious-looking face.

     "Doctor, help me...."

     "So—"

     The girl fainted on the spot. Jaehyun assisted by Eunjung immediately brought the helpless body into Sohyun's room. Before anything unwanted happens.