Third person's pov
After 1 hour.......
Jungkook, feeling unwell due to missing his medications, turned to Hye-joon and Taemin, saying, "Hye-joon, Taemin, do you need anything? I'm heading home to freshen up."
Taemin replied, "My phone charger." Hye-joon remained silent. Jungkook nodded and took the car keys from Hye-joon, making his way back home.
As he entered the house, the first thing Jungkook did was take his prescribed medicines. He didn't want his health to worsen during such a critical time. Afterward, he prepared a bag, anticipating he might have to stay at the hospital with Taehyung.
He included two extra sets of clothes, Taemin's charger, and even snacks for Hye-joon, knowing she would need them.
Once he was ready, Jungkook headed back to the hospital. His mind was filled with concern for Taehyung .The hospital corridors seemed longer this time,
Upon reaching the ICU's waiting room, Jungkook saw Hye-joon quietly sitting. He handed her the snacks, saying, "I thought you might want something them."
Hye-joon, mumbled a simple "thanks" as she accepted the snacks.
Jungkook then approached Taemin, handing him the charger. "Here you go, Taemin." Taemin accepted the charger.
Then Jungkook settled on the chair, keeping the bed aside.
As night fell, Jungkook noticed the exhaustion etched on Hye-joon and Taemin's faces. "You two should get some rest. I'll stay here with Taehyung," he said.
Despite Hye-joon and Taemin's insistence on staying at the hospital, Jungkook said, "No, both of you should go home and rest. I'll be here with Taehyung. You need your energy, and Taehyung would want you to take care of yourselves."
Reluctantly, they agreed to go home
and as they left, Jungkook settled back into the chair with a sigh.
After a few minutes.....
In the sterile surroundings of the ICU's waiting room, Jungkook sat on an uncomfortable chair, his gaze fixed on the closed door that separated him from Taehyung's room.
As time passed, a doctor approached Jungkook. With a calm demeanor, the doctor said, "Mrs. Kim, you can rest in a room for the night. You will get tired here." Jungkook, though appreciative of the concern, Said, "I will be fine, thank you."
The doctor's insistence grew, and Jungkook started feeling uncomfortable under the gaze of the doctor. The doctor then held Jungkook's arm and began, "Mrs. Kim—"
Before the doctor could continue, Taemin came there, Taemin, sensing the situation, swiftly came to Jungkook's side.
"Hey, Eomma, I forgot the charger, so I came to take it," Taemin explained, holding up the charger as a visual cue.
Jungkook breathed a sigh of relief, The doctor, released Jungkook's arm and excused himself from the situation.
Taemin, with a hint of concern in his eyes, looked at Jungkook and said, "Eomma, you should come with me."
Jungkook shook her head, "Go, Taemin. I'll be fine here."
Taemin hesitated, Jungkook, sensed it and said, "Really, Taemin, I'll be okay. Don't worry about me. Just grab what you need and go back home."
Reluctantly, Taemin agreed and headed towards the exit. Jungkook watched him go, as Taemin disappeared from view, Jungkook turned her attention back to the closed door, where Taehyung lay inside.
The waiting room felt both vast and suffocating, he glanced around at the few others who were also sitting in the waiting room, their faces mirroring the same blend of anxiety and hope that he felt.
After a few hours, a nurse approached Jungkook with a warm blanket, saying, "You should at least be comfortable while you wait."
Grateful for the small gesture, Jungkook accepted the blanket, wrapping it around herself. The nurse offered a kind smile before continuing her rounds.
Throughout the long night, Jungkook sat in the waiting room, the uncomfortable chair seemed inconsequential compared to the anticipation that filled the air.
Occasionally, he dozed off.
The next day......
Jungkook woke up in the same position that he slept in, he sighed and stretched his arms.
After sometime, Taemin and Hye-joon also came to the hospital and then they sat in the waiting room with Jungkook.
After 3 hours, a doctor approached them and told them about Taehyung's progress.
"Mr. Kim's progress is good, and if everything continues as expected, we might be able to shift him to a room later today."
Relief washed over them like a gentle tide. Jungkook felt the tension in his shoulders ease, replaced by a cautious optimism.
As the doctor left, Taemin turned to Jungkook, "Eomma, do you want to eat something? You've been here all night."
Jungkook, however, shook his head, "I don't have an appetite," he said.
Taemin then suggested, "Maybe just a cup of coffee, Eomma?"
Jungkook thought for sometime and then nodded,"Alright" he conceded, "a cup of coffee would be good."
Taemin went to the cafeteria and got Jungkook a cup of coffee.
In the evening.......
In the hospital room, the hum of medical equipment and the subdued lighting created a serene atmosphere. As Taehyung was gently shifted into the room, the doctors' reassurance echoed in Jungkook's mind—they could finally be with him.
The room, felt like a sanctuary compared to the suffocating environment of the ICU.
Taehyung lay unconscious, connected to various monitors and there was an oxygen mask on his face. Hye-joon, overcome with emotion, approached him first.
She leaned down and gently kissed his forehead. "A-Appa, get well soon," she whispered, the words carrying both love and worry.
Taemin moved foward and did the same, Jungkook, however, sat on the nearby sofa, eyes fixed on Taehyung's still form.
As the day turned into night, the room remained silent, the nurse made periodic visits, checking the IV and ensuring that everything remained stable.
Hye-joon, approached the nurse. "When will he wake up?" She asked, her voice was calm.
The nurse, offered a smile. "Most probably tomorrow," she replied. Hye-joon nodded, the nurse excused herself, after making sure everything was fine,
As the night wore on, fatigue wrapped its tendrils around Hye-joon, pulling her into a drowsy state.
She struggled to stay awake, her head nodding intermittently. Taemin, gently nudged her.
"Noona, let's get a coffee from the cafeteria," he said, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Yawning, Hye-joon nodded in agreement. The siblings quietly exited the room, leaving Jungkook in a restless slumber on the sofa.
After a few minutes........
Meanwhile, Jungkook stirred on the sofa and as he opened his eyes he found the doctor he had encountered the day before—the same one who insisted he rest in a room, close to his
face and touching his chest.
Reacting instinctively, Jungkook leaped to his feet, "What the hell are you doing?" he bellowed, his voice echoing through the quiet corridor.
The doctor, Mr. Park, recoiled, hands raised in a placating gesture. "I was just here to check up on Mr. Kim. I did nothing," he defended,
The commotion attracted the attention of other medical staff nearby. A few doctors and nurses hurried to the room.
"How dare you touch me?" Jungkook seethed, his eyes blazing with anger.
Mr. Park dismissed the situation with a wave of his hand. "He's just overreacting," he remarked, glancing at the approaching medical staff.
A doctor approached Jungkook, attempting to defuse the tension. "What happened, Mrs. Kim?" he inquired, concern etched on his face.
Jungkook recounted the incident, his frustration evident in every word. Suddenly the door opened reveling Taemin and Hye-joon who had coffees in their hands.
Hye-joon's eyes widened as she entered the room. "What is going on?" she questioned, her gaze moving between her mother and the doctors.
Mr. Park, interjected with a dismissive tone. "Dr. Hye-joon, your mother has gone crazy."
Jungkook, incensed by the comment, turned sharply towards Mr. Park. "Crazy? Woah, look at the audacity of this old man!" he retorted, his voice cutting through the tension.
Mr. Park, angered by Jungkook's response, grabbed Jungkook's arm firmly.
Unfazed, Jungkook swiftly and forcefully flipped him over, sending him crashing to the floor. The sudden display of strength left everyone in the vicinity wide-eyed and astounded.
The groans of pain from Mr. Park filled the room, " Ahhh my back"
Taemin and Hye-joon stood frozen, their mouths agape, witnessing a side of Jungkook they had never seen before.
"If you dare to touch me again, I will break your hands," Jungkook shouted firmly.
Turning his attention to the other doctors, Jungkook said, "You can check the CCTV footage of yesterday's night too. He was forcing me to go to the room. Now I understand why he was doing it."
"I'm going to call the police," Jungkook declared,
The doctors, sensing the escalating situation, gathered around Jungkook, desperately attempting to dissuade him from involving the police.
Doctor Lee, a senior physician, spoke up, "Mrs. Kim, we understand your concern, but involving the police might complicate things unnecessarily. We assure you that appropriate actions will be taken against Mr. Park."
Jungkook's eyes flared with anger. "I won't tolerate such behavior. This is a matter for the police."
Doctor Choi chimed in, "Think about the hospital's reputation. We can handle this internally and ensure it doesn't happen again."
Jungkook, however, was unyielding. "The hospital's reputation should not come at the cost of the safety and well-being of its patients. I am calling the police."
Doctor Kim, attempted a different approach. "Mrs. Kim, we assure you that Mr. Park will face disciplinary actions, but involving law enforcement might lead to complications we all want to avoid."
Jungkook, remained steadfast. "What if this happens to someone else? I won't let it go."
Amidst the chaos, someone had called the hospital director,"Mrs. Kim, let's talk in private," he suggested,
After a moment Jungkook nodded. As he was about to move, Hye-joon reached out and hesitantly held his hand.
Jungkook felt her touch but didn't stop, gently retracting his hand from her grasp. "I will be fine," he reassured her before proceeding with the hospital director.
In the private room, the director addressed Jungkook, "Mrs. Kim, we understand this has been a stressful situation for you. Let's discuss how we can resolve this matter without involving the police."
Jungkook, maintaining a stern expression, responded, "I won't tolerate anyone touching me without my consent. If you have an issue with how I handle things, take it up with your staff, not me."
"Either fire him, or I will call the police."
The director, wearing an apologetic expression, replied, "Look, Mrs. Kim, we can't fire him. He's a senior doctor with a long-standing history here."
Jungkook's frustration mounted, and he insisted, "Then let me call the police so they can decide what to do."
The director sighed and suggested an alternative, "How about we suspend him for a few months? I promise that steps will be taken to ensure nothing like this will happen again. Please, don't involve the police."
After contemplating for a moment, Jungkook nodded, reluctantly accepting. The director assured him, "We will take swift action, and I appreciate your understanding in this matter."
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So that was all for today's chapter, I hope you enjoyed reading it.
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Byee.
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