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Again today, your voice in my dreams
Wake me up

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Taehyung's ears were filled with the steady synthetic sounds of a cardiac monitor. Due to the heaviness and exhaustion that had taken over his body, his eyes were closed. A tiny audience surrounds him. His close friends, the Bangtan Club. Who flew from Seoul to the USA?His parents were still at the hotel to rest after they'd been up the whole night near his bed. This week had taken a toll on them as their eldest son might not regain consciousness. Due to restrictions and visiting hours, the rest of the Bangtan Club will be visiting in an hour.

Nobody expected the gorgeous Korean to be thrown into a coma for a week after a nearly fatal accident. The doctor revealed that Taehyung would wake up soon, much to the delight of his family. It's fantastic.

This stunning patient enthralled the nurses who regularly care for him. His appearance in the hospital caused quite a stir. Although the heart monitor remained constant, the young guy showed no signs of being ready to open his eyes for the first time in a week by not moving.

His head was covered in bandages, and he suffered fractured ribs and a broken arm. But that is as far as his injuries went.

He was fortunate cause his handsome face was unscattered. He suffered a massive knock on his head, which caused him to stay in a coma.

Your eyes were reddened by recent sobbing as you stood by the doorway. You've been very fortunate because you only suffered a few scratches, a deep gush on your shoulders, a broken hand, and you've hurt your thigh. It was one of the most challenging circumstances you'd ever experienced.

Your six-month boyfriend is in a coma. You and Taehyung had a rough start to your relationship, and you got this far.

It was early afternoon, the sun was high in the sky, and its rays looked down on Taehyung as if he were an angel in a much-needed peaceful nap. As you got closer to him, you pursed your lips.

Jimin sensed your presence and turned to you as he sat beside his bed. Jungkook fixed his gaze earnestly out the window. The two best friends were saddened to see their best friend so vulnerable and in such a situation.

You extend out your hand and gently place it on his shoulder. You swallow hard, doing everything you can to keep tears from streaming out of your eyes. You're madly in love with him. The day he confessed his feelings was your life's happiest, most memorable day.

It's hardly surprising that the accident and the fact that Taehyung was in the hospital in Detroit, America, impacted you. Everyone who knew both of you was aware of your deep connection. Even though you had only been together for six months, your bond was beautiful and rare.

"Tae-Tae, we miss you."

Your tone was delicate and vulnerable. There were things you wanted to say to the handsome young guy who lay before you, but you wanted to wait until he awoke to tell him. Taehyung's face was calm, but you could see his eyelids fluttering. Your mouth dropped open with a gulp. Was he starting to wake up?

There's another flinch.

Time and time again, your gaze was drawn to the dark eyes staring emotionlessly at the ceiling fan above his bed. He regained consciousness. Your eyes widen with joy and relief. Jimin, sitting next to you, yelps in surprise and relief. Jungkook immediately dials a doctor's call while gently stroking his friend's healthy arm.

The doctor examines his vitals, impressed by Taehyung's waking. Jimin immediately called Taehyung's parents to alert them of their son's situation. In the hospital room, there is a sensation of happiness.

Jimin and Jungkook exchange a happy grin as they stare at each other. They felt a wave of relief rushes over them. The Bangtan Club had a challenging week...

Your tender eyes meet his for the second time, but his stare has no exhilaration, relief, or even love. His brow was furrowed in a deep crease.

Confusion.

Slowly approaching your finally awake boyfriend, he anxiously backs away, inflicting deep pain on your chest. Something doesn't feel quite right. He stares at his friends, startled and furious, before returning to your bewildered gaze.

"Jimin...Jungkook? What is she doing in this place?"

Taehyung's narrowed eyes locked in your surprised ones astounded the doctor and the maknae-line. You let out a gasp of surprise. What exactly does he mean by that...what are you doing here? You've come to see him, haven't you?

"Tae-Tae...what--" you said quietly, your face flushed with astonishment.

Taehyung's breathing began to stutter, and he appeared to be hyperventilating! Because of his sudden heart rate, the heart monitor began to react. He was instantly surrounded by the doctor and his friends, who soothed him. What's going on with him? You look up at his doctor, who rushes up to him, and your eyes flash with horror.

Look at your mournful expression as you stand still at Taehyung's bed.

Taehyung's chest was heaving up and down in shock as he locked his eyes with your teary ones; Jimin was trying to keep him motionless while the doctor became increasingly concerned about Taehyung's erratic behaviour. He was pointing at you with a trembling finger.

"What ...what is she doing here!!! G...get ...this witch out of my s---sight!!! Now!" he shouted and yelled as his eyes started to dilate.

As Jimin and Jungkook approached your frozen figure, you jumped in alarm. You'd have to pinch yourself to believe what's happening.

"Cha-young, please join us...let's give the doctor some time to calm Taehyung down...ok,". Jimin gently consoles you as he leads you out of the VIP hospital room by the elbow. You follow him out the door carefully, tears streaming down your cheeks as you stare at the man you love with all your heart for the final time. His doctor was attending to him.

You sat down on the couch and rested your palms on your temples.

Jimin wrinkled his brow. "Cha-young, I'm not sure why Taehyung is acting so strangely. You're his girlfriend, and he loves you?" He and Jungkook were amazed; you had no idea what was happening.

"I don't know Jimin, but he seems to despise me. He didn't even seem pleased to have me by his side." You broke down in tears but soon wiped your tears away when you became aware of his doctor's presence in your midst. Jungkook and Jimin rush to the doctor.

With a sorrowful heart, you frowned where you sat. Your thoughts are solely focused on your boyfriend's out-of-character behaviour. Your knees felt like jello, and your injured hand ached, but you carefully stood up when you noticed Tae's doctor's expression. You have a nagging suspicion that things aren't quite right.

"W...what...is he ok?" Jimin asked the doctor, puzzled. Jungkook's bunny eyes were big, and he and Jimin looked wary over where you were standing.

"Please accept my apologies. We will do additional tests. Oh, good. Here are his parents." The doctor gazed through the glass doors, and his parents rushed in, smiling and happy.

"Oh, my goodness! My child is awake. "Taehyung's father looked relieved, and his mother overflowed with excitement. They waited near the doctor to hear the doctor advise them of their son's condition and whether or not they could see him. The doctor motioned for them to sit down. Two nurses entered his room to continue to care for him.

His mother offered you a small side hug as she glanced at you with grief. Your thoughts were still racing, and it wasn't easy to concentrate on what the doctor was saying to his family.

The doctor looks grave and says softly to the group, "He is suffering from Retrograde Amnesia right now--" The group gasps in startled silence and disbelief. Your eyes enlarge. Oh, my Gosh! Injuries wiped out Taehyung's memory. How is that even possible?

"But...but he remembers Jimin's and my name." Jungkook looks stunned.

"Yes, he did," the doctor said, "but his behaviour with his girlfriend was strange."

"Why did he...do that? Is it possible to solve the issue? "With an erratic heartbeat," you inquired.

"Yes, he can regain his memory in less than 24 hours, or if he's one of the unlucky ones, his memory loss could last a lifetime, depending on the cause of his brain damage. It could be temporary, but persistent brain damage is more likely to induce amnesia, whether temporary or permanent, "He explained to the group.

"Doctor, do you think he'll be able to get it back?" his father inquired with a bit of fear. Taehyung is a young CEO building his third new art gallery in Tokyo. At 23, it has already reached the pinnacle of success. He has a flourishing gallery in Seoul and one in New York and expanded his influence in Tokyo. He and his girlfriend vacationed in the United States for a few weeks.

" It varies. Taehyung's recent memories are the most affected, although his past recollections remain unaffected. He is entirely oblivious to what happened six to seven months ago. He will be going through a particularly confusing period right now, and he requires the assistance of those familiar with him. Any unexpected shock can cause him agony and make his recovery process more difficult or even longer. "He gave you a mournful face since he knew from the group that you and Mr. Kim had been dating for six months.

He had no idea what that meant to this relationship and was shocked by the patient's reaction.

Sitting in the nearest seat, you felt weak in your legs. You deflated and frozen. Your beloved has forgotten you. A lump in your throat formed as you stared ahead with unfocused eyes. Jimin rushed to you and kneeled before you, taking your trembling hands in his.

"I'm so sorry, Cha-young... Tae...had six months of his life taken away from him. He has forgotten about your love and relationship. The doctor isn't sure when he'll be able to remember everything." Jimin's sweet voice reverberates in your head. You cast a wary glance at Tae's best friend.

You pursed your lips as tears streamed down your face, saying, "He...he forgot our love...he forgot about me...our memories. He'll only recall our past...he remembers his hatred for me, Jimin," you said, your eyes saddened.

"Please, Cha-young, don't give up on him. He needs you now and forever," Jimin begged, peering into your red-rimmed eyes. You sniffed and shook your head, your sadness visible in your eyes.

" Jimin...how are we going to get out of this? For years, we were at war. He only remembers the things I did to him that were awful. We were at each other's throats for years... He'll never let me near him again; you know how long it took us to forgive each other--to fall in love," you cried as Jimin gently embraced you in his arms. You've lost the man you care about. He'll never love you again on his own. His feelings had all but vanished. As if you did not even exist, his mind blocked you off. That is the most challenging and bitter pill to swallow.

The anguish in his parents' emotions as the doctor explained their sons' status saddened the group.

"Doctor, you say he has no recollection of his adoring girlfriend? Please, Lord, intervene...they love each other so much," His mother had a terrified expression. This girl is unique to their son, even if their road to happiness had been bumpy initially.

Jungkook took a deep breath and turned his focus away from you and Jimin toward the parents and doctor.

He wondered aloud if his personality would alter. He is concerned that his friend has forgotten about his abilities.

"No, it does not affect his IQ, general knowledge, identity, attention span, or judgments, so don't freak out and react emotionally in his presence. He'll have to overcome it for himself. There is no treatment for this condition. It's up to his brain to heal itself-"the doctor informed them in a grave tone.

"Doctor, can we see him now? He needs his family right now," his mother asked with anxiety. She looked sad at where you and Jimin were seated, and you looked so lost. Their son shouldn't see Cha-Young now.

"Yes, you can go in ...but don't overwhelm him with questions...about her. He needs to rest... after your visit, please come to my office so that we can discuss his treatment plans, medication, cognitive rehabilitation, as well as the coming MRI and scans...again, I'm so sorry." the doctor nodded. His parents follow the doctor back into the hospital room to inform the patient of his condition. He feels confident everything will work out for the young man and his love.

After the doctor informed you about how everyone must be careful around Taehyung.

Jimin rose to his feet and extended his arm to assist you in standing. As he called the rest of the Bangtan Club, Jungkook had a deep frown. Namjoon and Seokjin have just landed at the airport on a charter flight.

Jhope was wrapping up some work at home and would be there by the next day, while Yoongi will be at an awards show here in America tonight.

"Would you like to meet with Taehyung and have him explain who he is...talk it over?" Jimin inquired cautiously.

"No, he wants the familiar faces that he...knows and loves," you said, shaking your head." I'm only going to make things worse." You grabbed your handbag slowly, as not to worsen the ache in your injured hand. You stare at Jimin with regret before leaving.

"Please, Jimin, let him remember me on his own. And kindly remind him that I love him when he does. Also, don't inform him about our relationship status because no one outside our social circle knows our secret relationship. Please tell his parents not to inform anybody about our relationship. Make up a backstory about why I'm here. When he returns home, I expect the Korean media to surround him. The girl who was with him in the accident has already sparked much curiosity in the media."

You gazed down at your injured left hand, adorned with a magnificent diamond ring. When you removed the ring slowly and cautiously in front of Jimin's puzzled gaze, you took a deep breath in.

You raised it and looked at it with sadness for a few seconds before stretching your hand toward a bewildered Jimin.

"Take this ring and tuck it away in his possessions. He proposed to me last week, and I accepted. Everything has changed since then. I prefer the Taehyung of yesterday to the Taehyung of today--" You nodded and turned away, your heart shattered into a million shards as you left the hospital...

Jimin sighed as he admired the exquisite engagement ring. It's utterly unfair. The couple also wanted to include their families in their engagement party. Taehyung has already asked Your father for your hand in marriage. You've been accepted into his family.

" Please keep it; when he regains his memories, he'll want to find you..."

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Minutes later...

Hospital room

Taehyung's parents hugged him gently to avoid hurting him, and he held on to them happily. He was delighted to see them both, as well as the Bangtan Club. They all looked at the doctor with expectation...

"About your condition, Mr. Kim...," the doctor began cautiously.

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You raced to your hotel room quickly after your hired driver dropped you off at the luxury hotel.

You couldn't hold back your tears as you sobbed heartbreakingly on the bed. You're unfazed by the aching soreness in your shoulder. You have no idea how long you wept yourself to sleep because you had lost the only man you had ever loved. He doesn't want anything to do with you.

It was dark when you grudgingly stood in the room with wetness on your cheeks.

You took a deep breath and reached for your phone on your dresser, where you texted Jimin about Taehyung's belongings in this hotel room. You carefully removed your luggage and began packing all of your things. You cannot stay here any longer. It will break your heart.

Your heart ached as you rummaged through Taehyung's belongings in your closet. As you stroked his luxury suits and coats, your eyes welled up again while inhaling his pricey scents. You and your fiance shared a room for the first time, but it was only for a week.

You took a quick peek around the room to make sure nothing caught his eye about your relationship. He has forgotten about you, and you will no longer stand by and watch as he goes about his life with no memory of your love for each other.

You observe and remember his cell phone and wallet in the safe, and your eyes widen. With shaky hands, you opened the safe and grabbed his cell phone. After sharing it with your phone, you start erasing all the images of the two of you.

It would be best if you had those memories more than it would be for him to have them. After taking a deep breath, you decided to leave only one picture of yourself.

It was sunset, and he captured you gazing into the sky, smiling as you recall the romantic day. You folded your hands over a chair and were wearing a cute straw hat with only your enormous eyes visible. Taehyung has recently captured numerous of the same images. Fortunately, there was no information about the two of you on his Facebook or Instagram pages.

You only left one image of the same bunch, but it was one with your eyes covered and your face concealed. You wish he would ultimately remember you and how much you love him one day.

You place his wallet back, write down the safe's password and delete it from his phone if he forgets it. Addresses, door codes of his freshly purchased apartments, and anything else he acquired in the last six months. You scribbled it in his diary as well as a daily planner.

Jimin will arrive early the following day to set up everything for Taehyung. His family will undoubtedly return him to South Korea to familiarise him with his environment.

After you've completed all of your arrangements, as you gently put on your coat, you hear a faint knock on your door. It's the porter, of course. He extends a polite greeting to you. You give a sweet grin as he takes all your belongings and places them on the luggage trolley.

With a single glance at the end of all your memories...You sighed and shut the door.

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A/n: Thank you for reading Taehyungs Ceo's book. I hope you like it. Kindly vote and comment on any paragraph if you wish.

A shout-out to the first five commenters on this chapter will be dedicated to the published chapters.