My Nightmare

Chapter 26

The next day, because Chaeyoung's test results were good, she was allowed to go home. During the weekend we stayed at her house to accompany her.

"Sorry I didn't tell you the truth," she said, leaning back against the headboard of her bed in her room. I and Jisoo sat beside her while Jimin and Taehyung oppa went out with their friends.

"It's okay, Chaeng. Auntie already told us the reason why you didn't tell us," Jisoo said while holding Chaeng's hand. "So, is this why you are a little closed lately and always seem to think about something and avoid us a little? We never asked and waited for you to tell what your problem is" She continued.

"Sorry if I stepped away from you guys and closed myself. It is true because of Lisander," Chaeyoung replied while playing with Jisoo's hand that was holding her's.

"Now that we know the true story, I hope you don't keep it to yourself and tell us what you think or feel, don't bear this burden alone, Chaeng. You have buried it all this time. Share your burden with us because you are like our own sister, Chaeng, and we love you," Jisoo said.

"That's right, Chaengie, shares your burdens with us. That's what we're here for, right?" I added, hugging Chaeng, who was already shedding tears.

"Thank you. I am very grateful for your presence," she said, wiping her tears. "But for now, I am devastated. Because I have you by my side but Lisander doesn't have anyone" she shed tears again.

"Now he has you and us. Even though we have to be careful, at least we can do it," Jisoo said as she helping to wipe Chaeng's tears.

"I... I just feel sad. I have everything. I have a brother, I have best friends, I have a great mother. I even had a car when he worked really hard but didn't have anything, not even friends who took care of him when he was sick. He was alone and working to pay off our parents' debt while I can take a vacation. I laughed and had fun after school when he had to endure everything" Chaeng sobbed even more. " I... I -"

"Shhh... Don't think like that. He did all that for you. For your sake," Jisoo said, pulling Chaeng into her arms and rubbing her back. I cried hearing Chaeng's words. She must be miserable and depressed. I guess that was what she thought when we were on vacation in Japan. She must be thinking about Lisander who couldn't take a vacation because he kept working.

I feel worse.

I cried with Chaeng in silence.

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After Chaeng calmed down, she shared their childhood. She and Lisander were very good siblings. They always play together and Lisander, as the good brother, always looks after and protects Chaeng. Chaeng used to take part in singing activities while Lisander from a young age has joined the Seoul City Basketball Team. He has been extremely interested in basketball since he was holding the ball which was gifted by his parents as a gift for his 5th birthday.

Chaeng even said that night, Lisander was very happy and beaming because it was his first big match and they won. But their happiness was taken away and turned 180 degrees with the events they experienced. Chaeng didn't tell the story of that night anymore because we didn't want her to recall the incident. So she told us about the time she reunited with Lisander.