A sad soul needs an infinite horizon which can throw all his sorrow into the silence of the eternal emptiness!    

-Mehmet Murat Ildan

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"I know I did wrong and will wait till you forgive me

Even without me by your side, I wish you will always wake up with a smile"

Hana's eyes squinted at the sticky note trying to get a better view in the rays of bright sunlight. The windows were open, and she took a sigh, placing the note back on the table after reading it. She knew it was him but it didn't excite her. Holding her head, she groaned in pain.

"Why the hell is my head almost on the verge of explosion?", she grunted and got back to her feet. With her bare foot pressing the cold floor, she looked around. The morning was giving a vacuous feeling to her. 

She knew she is not in her house. It could never be a nightmare since every moment of yesterday was so unforgettable and vivid. It didn't happen in a flash. It was a long and appalling day for her. Fate was mocking at her situation. Neither she could cut her ties off here and run away nor could she go back to her house.

Though she couldn't still accept the way Jungkook has married her, she knows she could not behave irresponsibly for his actions. Jin and Ara would certainly be disappointed if she flees from the house. Above all, the main reason that is stopping her from doing any kind of ludicrous action is her conscience. She wants to stop running away from her problems now. All this time, she has troubled herself from trying to dodge the hurdles rather than withstanding them. 

"Hana", a voice from the direction of the door snapped her thoughts and she smiled. 

"Did you wake up already? I thought you will be sleeping for some more time", she spoke with a smile and walked in. She held a toothbrush and toothpaste in one hand and an Ironman towel in another. 

"Good Morning", she greeted with a dulcet tone and Hana smiled faintly. 

"I will get another towel later. For now please adjust with this. You know, this Jungkook and Jin buy only Mario and Ironman towels. I didn't find any other new ones for now.", Ara spoke and Hana nodded understandingly. She knew Jungkook is a huge fan of Ironman and Jin's fondness for Mario need not be mentioned at all.

"I will wait for you outside. Go and freshen up. We will go down together.", she nudged her elbow and Hana smiled. 

"Ara, it's okay. I will come down after freshening up. Don't trouble yourself", she spoke in a soft tone and Ara ruffled her hair, looking at her endearingly.

"Did you forget that I am your friend? Why are you being so formal with me? Just go and bath now. I will be here and even if you say no, just consider me deaf", Ara tittered at her own words leaving the other with no option.

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"Who said you can come to my house? After all that you have done to me, do you expect me to consider you like my brother?", Jin bellowed shooting daggers at the person in front of him. Ara rushed downstairs, hearing his sudden yell. 

"Hyung, what did I even do? Why are you being so dramatic now? Are you on your cycles?", Taehyung enquired looking at Ara who facepalmed at his question. She didn't expect him to ask such a dumb question when Jin is so mad at him. She looked at Kyunghee who was waving her hand with a huge grin on her face.

"Yah, who said you could call me hyung? Didn't I say this? Taejin is no more. I will be releasing a breakup statement to the press tomorrow", Jin declared and Taehyung's eyes popped out of his sockets.

"Jin, what's wrong with you? Why are you speaking like that to Taehyung? Are you unwell?", Kyunghee asking stepping in front of Taehyung and Jin put his arms on his waist, letting out a deep groan.

"I never thought you would stab me in the back Taehyung ah. I trusted you with all my heart and here you are", he paused and Taehyung looked at him in bewilderment. He scratched his neck, trying to think what he ate the day before that might have affected his mental health.

"Let's go to the doctor today hyung. I am sure you will be well by tomorrow. They will have a suitable treatment for your condition", Taehyung spoke in a calm tone, taking a step towards Jin who was now shooting daggers.

"Oh Well! Who planned this whole marriage thing between Hana and Jungkook? The Satan from hell right?", he spat and Taehyung bit his lip. He now understood all those words that Jin let out.

"It wasn't me, it was Kyunghee", he held Kyunghee's shoulders and put her in front of Jin. Kyunghee widened her eyes at her boyfriend's action and mentally decided to not hold his hands for a month. She faced the fire shooting eyes of Jin and smiled cheekily.

"Jin, it was a nice idea, wasn't it?", she spoke fiddling with her fingers and Jin held his hair in annoyance. He pulled Taehyung by ear and dragged him in front of him while he was yelping in pain.

"What kind of spell did you put on her? Oh my god! How come she get such kind of idea when none of us could get?", he spoke in disbelief and Kyunghee chuckled. Ara also joined her and Jin released Taehyung who was rubbing his red ear in pain.

"I feel so betrayed when you didn't include me in the plan. I feel so sad Taehyung ah. Hyung is so hurt", Jin clenched his heart displaying his melodrama and Taehyung grinned sheepishly.

"Do you know how pain in the neck was your brother in this whole plan? Half the time, he just wants to let go of her and we had to knock some sense in his mind every hour. Thank God! I was on the call with him during the execution, or else the whole thing would have turned into a terrible fiasco.", Taehyung informed and Jin smiled. He knew his brother is too pure to think of troubling his love, his world, for whom he could even die.

"Well! Well! Just stop talking about that before Hana comes downstairs. I don't think she would like to know Kyunghee and Taehyung planned this", Ara piped in and Kyunghee nodded vigorously. She wanted to reveal everything to her sister this day but Jungkook ordered her not to. He knew the consequences would be worse and asked her to wait for some more time. He doesn't want Hana to detest Kyunghee who did nothing but rescuing their drowning love. Hana would hate her sister for pulling up such a plan.

"Where is Jungkookie?", Taehyung asked scanning the living room.

"He went early to his office.", Jin informed and they nodded. Jungkook is not ready to face Hana and her ignorance. Moreover, he knew she would feel uncomfortable in his presence. He wanted to clear his mind which is occupied with disturbing thoughts.

"I got Hana's luggage and asked ajhussi to take them inside", Taehyung spoke and Jin nodded. Taehyung is so used to Jin's house that every worker in the house knows him and some even assume him as Young Master.

"Since you are here, join us for breakfast. I will check on Hana, okay?", Ara stated and Taehyung let out his boxy smile. The younger couple settled themselves on the sofa and started bickering something while Jin walked to the kitchen to make extra pancakes for the sudden guests.

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"This dress is so comfy", Hana exclaimed and Ara felt glad. 

"Jin made your favorite pancakes. Let's go", Ara held Hana's hand and took her downstairs. Hana looked surprised at seeing Kyunghee and Taehyung. She pulled out of Ara's hold and ran to her sister, crushing her into a tight hug. She tried her best to control the tears threatening to escape her eyes but failed. Taehyung felt guilty seeing Hana like that but he knew what they did was for her good.

"Eonnie, don't cry please", Kyunghee pulled out of the hug and wiped the tears of her beloved sister. Even though she is happy for her marriage with Jungkook, she can't see her sister in tears. Hana nodded and wiped her tears. Taehyung petted her head and nodded assumingly. 

"Breakfast is ready", Jin yelled from the kitchen and Taehyung cheered, walking to the breakfast table along with Kyunghee. Hana's eyes wandered around the living hall to find Jungkook and Ara noticed her.

"Jungkook went to the office already", she replied to the question in Hana's mind and the latter just nodded.

"We are having Hana's favorite chocolate pancakes and mango juice. Your oppa cooked for you with all his heart.", Jin served the pancakes and she smiled, just smiled. Taehyung squealed and served himself the mouth-watering pancakes while Jin shot glares at him. The younger didn't care though.

"Thank you", Hana mumbled and Jin ruffled her hair. He knew what she is going through and it hasn't even been a day. All he wants is to make her happy with the simple gestures and not remind her of the quagmire that happened the day before. After all, his younger brother trusted her in his hands. 

"If you are really thankful, you need to finish off all that on your plate", he declared and served another pancake. She looked at the plate and was astonished at the quantity. Her appetite is at the lowest level at the moment and seeing the huge amount of food in front of her made her lost. She never eats that much, even on the normal days.

"Don't you think you are being too much? Eat how much ever you can, Hana. Don't force yourself", Ara placed her hand on Hana's shoulder with a soft smile and Hana sighed in relief. She can't argue with Jin, at least not when it's about food.

"Will you stay here for today?", Hana asked looking at Kyunghee with hope and even before Kyunghee could answer, Taehyung intervened.

"If you would feel a bit light, she will", he spoke and she nodded. She wants her sister to stay with her for some more time. She feels so aimless and all the pieces around her looked disarranged. She doesn't know where to start with nor does she know if she can walk ahead. Talking with Kyunghee could make her better and make her distracted for some time.

"I will stay then", Kyunghee announced and Ara clapped. Hana let out a dainty smile and continued her fiddling with a fork. She was just playing with the pancakes and took a few bites when she felt someone's gaze upon her. 

With great difficulty, she finished half the quantity on her plate and stated that she couldn't eat anymore. After a long ten argument between Jin and Ara, Jin finally got convinced not before taking a promise from Hana that she will eat her lunch well. 

"I still don't know how you bear him. He is such a sticky lizard", Taehyung scoffed playfully and Jin smacked him on his head. The latter winced in pain and rubbed his head. Kyunghee chuckled at that and gulped down the last sip of her mango juice.

 Hana insisted to wash the dishes but Ara and Taehyung didn't even give an ear claiming their master's degree in dishwashing. Jin went to his room to change his outfit and Kyunghee sat with her sister in the living room. 

"How do you feel now?", Kyunghee asked as Hana rested her head on her sister's shoulder. Kyunghee's heart clenched looking at her sister in a distressed state. Just a few more days, Jungkook will make everything right, she thought to herself.

"Empty", Hana mouthed breaking Kyunghee's thoughts and she looked at her, perplexed.

"I feel so empty Kyunghee. I only feel that now", she spoke and Kyunghee brushed her hairs softly. 

"You know what eonnie, I am in no position to advise you because I can understand you are sad", Kyunghee started and Hana smiled faintly.

"I don't know what I am feeling Kyunghee. I feel just not sad. I feel angry. I feel useless. Call me dramatic but I feel so many emotions mixed up. I feel so sick, sick of myself", Hana expressed her sorrow, and Kyunghee hugged her, patting her back. She is disheartened and feels so like a rock. The problem is she doesn't even know why nor does she have a solution.

"It's okay Hana", Taehyung piped in petting Hana's head and the latter wiped her tears that were streaming down her face. Taehyung smiled and kneeled down to her height. Giving one glance, he held Hana's hands and squeezed them lightly. One of the reasons why she is like that is their plan and the last thing he wants is to see his friend in despair. She looked pale and her eyes were moist. Her bangs stuck onto her forehead because of the dampness and he could hear soft sniffs. HE looked into her eyes and let out an assuring nod.

"Sometimes, there will be a day where you can't find yourself fit in any position. You won't even know what purpose you are having or what step you want to take next. It will be so hard and confusing, just like an advanced level Jigsaw game", he started and looked at Kyunghee with an indecipherable expression. Hana was trying to understand what he was speaking and his words being so related to her thoughts, made her a bit relieved. It's good to have someone speak exactly what we are feeling, right?

"When you guys went to Australia, I was so lost. I felt so blank. I thought I am just running without a finish line. It was so frustrating and I took a lot of effort to come out of that sphere. Had I been in that phase, I would have fallen into a major depression and lost all my hopes in life.", he rubbed his thumb over her wrist and she nodded, clearly understanding what he is implying.

"I am in no position to ask you to stop being sad or not cry. Because I can't put myself in your shoes. I don't know how terrified you are but trust me, everything has an end, so does your fear and that unknown feeling. You will pass through this Hana, and a day will come where you will be your normal self again. It might take time but whatever happened, I strongly feel it is for your betterment, Hana", he completed and left her hands. Kyunghee looked at him and a wave of remorse filled her thinking about Taehyung's suffering in her absence.

"You trust me, right? The most sensible person in all of us", he showed a smug smile and Hana let out a smile, this time a hearty one. She nodded and he got up to ruffle her hair.

"Ugh! Sitting on knees really pains.", he whined getting back to his normal self and Kyunghee chuckled.

"Stay with your sister and take care of her nicely. I should go now and I am preparing myself to face the nonsensical wrath of Jin hyung in the studio. I am sure he will pull out an act of Taejin breakup and I should walk up to the heaven and hell to calm him down", he spoke with an exasperated sigh.

"That's okay. Tell that Ara wants to talk to you about something important and that she is very angry. He will completely forget about it", Kyunghee articulated and Taehyung was dumbfounded at his girlfriend's idea. He never expected her mind to turn so evil. 

"You are spoiling so much Kyunghee. I guess Taehyung is behind all that. And Taehyung, I don't mind using my name but don't exaggerate. He would become restless and I will have to deal with him later", Ara mouthed sitting on the other end of the couch, sandwiching Hana in between.

"I still wonder how you are tolerating that melodramatic guy. I would have designed my coffin already if I am in your position", Taehyung muttered and the girls chuckled.

"Well, then I would attend the ceremony. How do you like your funeral to be celebrated Taehyung ah?", Jin intervened and Taehyung mentally smacked himself for not checking around before mouthing those words.

"I will be leaving then, take care of yourself and Hana", Jin bent down to peck Ara's forehead and she smiled. 

"Yeah, forget me", Kyunghee crossed her arms and Jin chuckled at her pouty face. He ruffled her hair and pinched her cheeks.

"Don't spend too much time with your boyfriend. You are learning all his stupid tactics", he chortled and then petted Hana's head.

"If you break the promise of lunch, I will make the dinner with all leafy vegetables", he declared and Ara's face clearly showed disgust.

"I will eat oppa, don't worry. I don't think no one will like the leafy vegetable dinner here", Hana spoke and Jin petted her head again. At least she is getting the love and affection she deserves, Kyunghee thought observing the way Jin treats Hana.

They left the house and Ara talked about how she performed in the competition and how Jin cried instead of her when she lost a match. She wants to divert Hana's mind and partially succeeded in that. Though at times Hana spaced out, she indulged in the conversation and even smiled at funny incidents of Jin and Ara.

"Taehyung is such a cockblocker you know?", she spoke and they laughed. Kyunghee noted down all the embarrassing situations that included and decided to use them for blackmailing Taehyung. They include him being very less tolerant of alcohol and crying about how Namjoon injected him a dosage when he was hurt in the set and once walking into Jin's room while the couple was making out.

Everything was nice until Ara's phone rang. Hana's expression changed and her grip over Kyunghee's hand tightened. 

"Call from Jungkookie"

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Author's Note:

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