Author's note:
Hola peeps!! I am back now... Happy reading!!

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"Are you sure you just want to walk? We can go to the arcade and play games you know?", he asked me and I nodded. I want to walk with him, holding his hands. I know he will be leaving for Hong Kong for a tour and I will be missing him so much.

"Jin Ae ah, you know I love you right?", he asked me out of nowhere and I nodded. Why is he asking that now? 

"What happened Yoongi? Is something bothering you?", I asked squeezing his hand but he shook his head in negation. He is avoiding my gaze and I know he is lying.

"Yoongi, we should never leave things to ourselves. If that something is related to me, it would affect us", I told him and he looked at me. I don't want any misconceptions or any sort of misunderstandings before he goes for the tour.

"Where were you yesterday at 4 in the evening?", he asked and I gulped down my throat. Did he see me with his brother? Ad how does he know? Or is he just asking me normally?

"I was out", I answered nonchalantly and he left my hand.

"Out? Where?", he asked me seriously.

"But why? I mean does it matter where I am? And why all of a sudden? You never questioned me like this before. Are you doubting me?", I asked him and he pressed his lips into a thin line.

"I trust you Jin Ae but I just want to clarify", he stated and I shook my head. I know it's nothing wrong in answering his question but as long as I am not cheating on him, I have the right to have my personal space.

"Were you at Sprinkles yesterday? And with my brother?", he increased his pitch and I moved back a bit. He looked angry but it's not my fault. I didn't do any wrong.

"Yes, I was. So what now?", I retorted and he held my wrist, tightening the grip.

"I have warned you many times Jin Ae that my brother is not a nice person and if you collide with him anytime, inform me. And here you are, you have already met him and didn't speak a word about it. Rather, you are concealing it. What did you even talk to him?", he asked in a stern voice and I am trying to think of a reason. I just can't tell him why and how I met his brother.

"I just happened to collide... happened to collide with..him while I went to buy some cookies", I told him and he eyed me suspiciously. I hate to lie and my habit of stuttering when I lie could really get me into trouble.

"You are lying Jin Ae. Are you trying to protect him or are you enjoying his flirting?", he asked and I was baffled at his words. Does he think so low of me just because I met his brother? I pulled out my hand from his grip and looked at him in disappointment. I know he is mad but he just can't spit out any kind of words he likes.

"What the hell Yoongi! Do you think I am cheating on you?", I asked him deeply hurt and he shook his head in negation.

"I trust you Jin Ae ah but not my brother and seeing you being all normal with him is making me think like that", he mouthed and I chuckled. Wow! Is that him? Just because of one incident, he literally suspected me of cheating on him. So, if I meet any other guy other than him, does it mean I am cheating?

"Keep assuming things for yourself Yoongi. And when you discern the difference between assumptions and reality, come to me", I walked back and I could see him taking steps towards me.

"Listen to me, Jin Ae ah. I just want you to explain what happened between you and him. It will be cleared for once", he spoke and I shook my head in negation.

"It's not the case Yoongi. What if I don't give an explanation at the moment, would you assume that I am cheating on you?", I asked him and he was silent. Oh My God! Does he trust me at all?

"Fine, I will take your silence as an answer", I spoke and started walking away from him. I could hear his steps and when he tried to hold my hand, I shoved him away.

"Fuck Off Min Yoongi"

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A day ago

"Are you sure Doctor? I mean you told me that I was recovered last year. I mean I took all the precautions. I had my medicines and quit my jobs then.", I told him but he sighed. It just can't be true. 

"The tumor shrunk so much then that it was not even visible back then. But there is still a chance for it to grow", he spoke and tears welled up my eyes. I didn't expect this. Not at this moment at least.

"The last time you were here, the tumor was in its initial stage but this time it has grown much. Surgery must be done and I am not even sure if that might help.", he informed and I don't know what to do now. Yoongi is getting stable on his career right at this moment and telling him would only add up the difficulty in his life

"There are high chances for tumors to grow. You must have gotten regularly checked even after being recovered", the doctor showed an apologetic face and I understood the severity. We just went to medical checkups for two months after my recovery and since everything was well, we stopped. A scan would cost a lot and I thought it is not necessary since I was recovered. I should have at least given it a thought. 

"Is surgery the only option?", I asked him and he nodded.

"Well! I am sorry to say but that is the only option and I can't promise you if everything will go well even after the surgery. I hope you understand the complications", he outlined my condition and I nodded. I told him that I will make a decision and he urged me to take it as soon as possible. 

"Hey", I could hear someone calling me and I looked at the man in surprise. I know him. He is Yoongi's brother about whom Yoongi warned me to stay away.

"What's that?", he pulled my file and I widened my eyes. What the hell! How dare he?

"Hey! Give that back to me", I hollered but he didn't give a damn. I finally pulled it from him but I know he already opened it and must have probably read it also.

"Are you having a Tumor?", he asked in a tone that is not at all playful. 

"See, now that you know about this. I only request you one thing. Please don't tell any of this to Yoongi", I requested him and he nodded.

"Well! I want to talk to you. Coffee?", he asked and I hesitatingly nodded. I don't know him in the first case and Yoongi warned me to stay away from him. But he knows my secret and a coffee is not anything dangerous right?

"Did my brother tell you to stay away from me?", he asked and I looked at him in surprise. Is their relation so bad?

"I understand your silence. I was an asshole back then and I am not at all surprised if he had told you that.", he started and I don't know what to speak. It's awkward now.

"I never worked for my family and the whole burden went on to my younger brother. I played with girls and maintained gangs. And as time passed by, I realized how irresponsible I turned out. And that was when I visited him and met your both that day", he mouthed and I smiled. He looked guilty and sincere. It's good that one acknowledges their mistake. 

"And now I am doing part-time jobs to support my family and in that way, Yoongi could focus more on his career", he revealed making me shocked. Does Yoongi not know? Yoongi still thinks badly about him. And wait! First of all, why do I even believe this man?

"Yoongi doesn't know and I know it will be hard to believe me but I want to help him. And I will do that by helping you", he professed and I widened my eyes. Why would he help me? 

"The neurosurgeon you have consulted is my close friend. And before you decline, let me tell you. It isn't easy to handle alone. Since you requested me not to tell Yoongi, I know you wanted to take care of everything by yourself, but it isn't at all easy", he spoke and I was at a loss of words. I just can't trust a stranger over such a big issue.

"I have not talked to Yoongi anytime but I know about you. He talked about you to our parents and we are happy for you both", he told me and this time, I believed his words. Yoongi informed me about that. His parents are supportive of our relationship.

"I will see about it.", I told him and he smiled.

"A little help isn't bad Jin Ae", we stood from our places and I nodded. I have so many things in my mind to process at the moment and I don't think I can make a decision so easily, not at this moment to the least.

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"I am happy that you are considering it", he spoke and I smiled. I don't have an option. Jina's studies are at stake and I don't have a penny.

"I will pay you back", I told him. I feel so embarrassed to take money from him but I am helpless at the moment. 

"You should at least tell your sister. You are already hiding this from Yoongi", he suggested and I shook my head in negation. My sister would definitely drop out of college to help me with treatment and that's the last thing I ever want.

Yoongi will be coming from Hong Kong today and I will finally meet him. I was so pissed off at him that I didn't talk to him at all till today. He messaged me many times but I didn't wish to talk to him. And finally, I agreed to meet him tomorrow.

All the time while he was on tour, I met his brother who happened to meet me at the hospital by coincidence a few times and the rest were decided prior. The doctor was so helping and when he got to know that I am his friend's sister, he personally took my case. Yes. He introduces me as his sister and that somewhat made me trust him.

"Fine then. Do you remember that you will have to prepare for the surgery next week?", he asked me and I sighed. I am scared would be an understatement thinking of the surgery. 

"It will be fine", he squeezed my hand. We stood and were about to leave, he pulled me for a hug. I was shocked at the sudden move.

"Be strong Jin Ae. You can fight it", he told and I smiled. All these days, he talked nicely to me and acted like an elder brother. He is not a jerk like what Yoongi had described. Perhaps, Yoongi must not have seen this change at all. 

We parted and I turned to see him standing at the door.

"Yoongi"

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