Recalling Affection

Chapter 18

Seeing Saga's condition Vianna got tensed. This look was observed by Taehyung. Vianna signalled him showing Saga and he understood the code. He went and sat beside Saga and nodded looking at Vianna to spoke.

Vianna glanced at Jimin, her tone firm but kind. “Jimin, I know you care for her but I think it’s best if you head home for now. Saga needs rest, and the tension isn’t helping.”

Jimin opened his mouth to argue but caught the seriousness in her expression and Taehyung’s subtle nod. He sighed heavily, his guilt weighing on him. “Fine,” he muttered, turning to Saga. “But I’m sorry, Saga. I didn't meant to stress you at all. I’ll check in later.”

Saga tried to manage a weak smile but failed, her eyes distant. “It’s okay, Jiminah,” she said softly, though her words lacked conviction.

Once Jimin left, the room fell quiet, the air heavy with unspoken concern. Saga’s tears slowed, though her shoulders still trembled as she tried to collect herself. She glanced at all of them, her lips parting to speak, but her words stumbled. “I-I just… I don’t know how to… to…” She frowned deeply, her fingers pressing against her temple as if she could physically will her thoughts to align.

“To what?” Jungkook sat in front of her and asked softly, his hand hovering protectively over hers.

“To… to explain it,” she finally whispered, shaking her head in frustration. Her brows furrowed as she struggled to finish her sentence. “It’s like… like my mind is… stuck.”

Vianna leaned closer, her voice soothing but tinged with concern and observing at the same time her condition. “Take your time, Saga. It’s okay. We’re listening.”

Saga nodded, her lips forming the beginning of words, but nothing coherent came out. Frustrated, she gestured vaguely toward the mess on the table, her movements slightly jerky. “This… this thing, the… uh…” Her voice faltered again. “Oh, what’s the word? The… the… plates! The plates! Clean them… right?”

The room fell silent, the others exchanging worried glances.

“I already cleaned them, Saga,” Jungkook said gently, his brows knitting. “We finished that together, remember?”

“Oh.” Saga blinked, her confusion deepening as she looked at the counter. “I… I thought…” She trailed off, her shoulders sagging.

Vianna crouched in front of Saga, her voice soft but professional. “Saga, how are you feeling right now? Any dizziness? Confusion?”

Saga blinked, her hands fidgeting in her lap. “I… I’m fine, I think,” she said, though her brow furrowed as if unsure. “It’s just… my head feels heavy, like I can’t quite think straight.”

Now Taehyung and Vianna boths clinical approach surfaced. Taehyung leaned a little forward, crouching a little in front of her. “Saga,” he said carefully, “are you feeling okay? Do you need to sit down for a bit longer?”

“I am sitting down,” Saga said with a faint frown, looking at him like he had said something strange.

Taehyung’s expression turned grim. “I mean… maybe rest somewhere more comfortable? You seem a little… off.”

Taehyung exchanged a tensed glance with Vianna. She held Saga,"Saga let's come to bedroom have some rest. Don't stress much regarding this matter. We will sort it out, ok..!!". Saga absent mindedly nodded her head. And Vianna took her to bedroom leaving Taehyung and Jungkook in the hall.

Vianna turned and signaled Taehyung with her eyes to come and went inside.

Taehyung excused Jungkook and went inside the room. And Jungkook in the hall became relentlessly anxious, thinking about how well the morning was going and suddenly everything got destroyed. He looked up at the sky through the window,"Was this too necessary to happen. Can't I live a little peacefully with my Sparkle??" He get his head lowered and hung low in total disturbed of the situation.