SooLin steps out of the taxi in which she has been in for some hours till she finally reached to the hospital that the reporters mentioned Jimin to be in. The news were more than unexpected to her and Mr. Park, whom she left home despite how much he wanted to come to see his son that was in a dire health condition.
She was unable to take him in his condition as she was in a rush to arrive taking into consideration that Namjoon was also out of reach and she couldn't be certain if he was beside Jimin or not. But even if he was there was no way she wouldn't run at her brother's side at this moment.
She tried to be as calm as possible and not freak out as all she knew was what the tv news were saying however truth was that her emotions weren't as stable as she pretended for them to be, in front of her two children, before she left the house.
Thankfully the neighbor's reached there as she was still waiting for the taxi to arrive and she had a settled mind when it comes to her kids' safety and the fact that her father wasn't alone in this situation, knowing how stressed he was and worried about Jimin.
The hours she passed in that vehicle alone in silence though had used that settled space in her mind only to expand her worries and bad thoughts , filled with fear about her brother's life. What was she to do, if Jimin was to die? How was she supposed to go on, with such a pain in her heart? She remembered when they were younger, how they used to play together mostly cause they were both kinda shy and had difficulties making friends. How she used to get overprotective of him when someone was to say something mean to him or hurt him in any way. How he tended to never eat anything if she wasn't there to eat with him so they would be able to share equally. Even when the fought or argued, they used to sulk for merely some hours before coming and apologizing to one another.
She had a life full of memories of him, full of smiles, tears, love, and support he always tried his best to show towards her. He had done everything he ever could for her and her children while never letting any complaints out of his mouth nor blaming her in any way for anything. Yet she always felt guilty towards him because she was a burden to anyone around her. Who would look after a mother with two kids and debt on her name to pay? Who would postpone their whole lives to help raise someone else's kids and work day and night to pay someone's else debt? She was always more than thankful to him for everything he had ever done and honestly, she was so happy after they finally managed to pay that debt off, not just because it was getting a burden out of her shoulder but because it would free Jimin too. Yet his freedom and that small happiness she felt was erased so suddenly just by looking at a TV screen.
She run towards the entrance of the hospital, ignoring the reporters that were placed at the side, after having taken orders that it wasn't allowed to block the entrance of the hospital then once inside she looked around in search of the information desk.
"Can you tell me which room is Mr.Park Jimin. I am his sister." She asked once she got there, her hands touching the white counter as her fingers seem to be trembling out of nervousness and the fact that she just skipped the line, ignoring some other people that were there.
"Park?.The one that died an hour ago?" The lady responded making her face grow pale till a nurse appeared at her side and spoke up.
"She said that she is his sister. The one you are referring to was 80 years old. She obviously talking about the one that tried to murder Mrs.Oh and Mrs. Lee."
"Y..Yes that one. Please tell me where do I have to go." She replied even though she didn't like at all the fact that the nurse referred to her brother as a murderer.
"Fifth floor, ask on the information desk there for further information about his condition." The lady finally instructed her and SooLin barely whispered a thank you as she rushed towards the elevator.
---Change of set---
NamJoon had just entered an internet cafe and had managed to get a secluded seat at a corner where he will be able to play the footage and upload it online as he was thinking of doing. He had seen a bit of the footage while he was driving there and as such he was aware that this was a perfect recording of everything that took place at that house and as such, it was bound to prove Jimin's innocence as well as light up MinHee's case.
To think that you would risk your life like this to get such proof was a bit surprising to NamJoon but knowing the situation and the way the cameras seemed to be placed, he could easily conclude that they were placed deliberately and of course no one else but you would have done so.
He hit his fingers rhythmically against the table as he was waiting for the files to be downloaded as he was anxious and in a hurry. He had left Jimin alone in the hospital and he surely didn't want to miss anything if it was something to occur however this was also of dire importance and if he wasn't going to act fast, he may not have a chance to do so again.
He knows that from the moment he uploads that camera footage, they may track him and when they find out it was him, things probably wouldn't end well for him. They also might take the video down as soon as possible, however it was enough that someone would be able to see it by then. At least it would shake the waters and make some people question what is being said in the news.
He was sure that they would in no way try not to cover up this too but he clicked on the button and uploaded the file online either way, as this was not his only plan. It was just a part of it. Now that he held such strong proof. He had to think well and act fast in order to save Jimin as well as his own self, which if he was to fail in unveiling this whole lie, it was certain that he would be the next one taking some bullets.
Done! Now let's go to the next step.
He thought to himself as he closed everything and run outside and back to his car with destination the hospital.
---Change of set---
" ChaeYong granny, can we call mom?" Yuna asked Mrs.Kim who was cooking something for them in the kitchen despite the early hour in the morning.
"She will call at her own dear. You two just eat a bit and go to sleep , okay. You have to go to school in some hours."She responded , trying her best to smile at them so they won't get alarmed as they hadn't told them anything regarded what was going on.
"We can't sleep. We will wait for mom to call." SuJae spoke as he appeared at the doorstep and slowly approached at the counter where Yuna was already seated at her stool.
"Your mom wouldn't like it if she knew you two stayed sleepless. There is nothing to wait about. She just went to see Jimin, to give him some food and she will be right back."Mrs.Kim explained the same lie SooLin had told them when they had woke up and had found her rushing to gather her stuff to leave.
"Granny ChaeYong, we are kids but we aren't stupid. Why would be Grandpa crying if she went only to give him food?"Yuna crossed her arms in front of her chest, showing in her face that she was a bit annoyed that the adults were trying to lie and hide things from them.
"Grandpa Kim is trying to comfort Grandpa. I heard them talking. Say, granny ChaeYong, Uncle Jimin won't die, right?" SuJae said as he looked at the ages woman with a soft gaze that broke her, making her go there and give them both a tight hug without being able to say anything back to them because she herself was uncertain of God's plan for his life.
---Time skip---
NamJoon turned at the corner and found himself at the corridor where your room was, which he easily understood which one it was as there where he guards standing outside. The sight didn't make him hesitate to approach however as he knew that there was a possibility that they may not allow him to enter and see you and as such he had to at least manage to open that door and get your attention.
He was walking normally till he approached enough and then run towards the door, swiftly grabbing the hand that took hold of him to stop him and twisting it , using the power of the body of the one guard which he pushes on the other one and made his way inside the room.
Of course the guards almost in no time were inside and had immobilized him but at least you were awake and just like he was hoping, you ordered them to let him free.
"He is a trusted friend that came to visit me. Please leave us alone." You ordered and the guards looked at each other for a moment then let NamJoon go.
"But Mrs. Lee. Mr. Lee strictly ordered no one to come inside. Not even your parents."They said and you gave them a strict gaze, indicating that you weren't going to accept their disobedience no matter what orders anyone else gave to them.
"Out" Was the only word that left your lips and they quickly bowed and exited, leaving you finally alone with NamJoon of whom you were trying to meet, considering that he was the only one you could turn on for help in this situation.
TaeYong had informed you of the situation as the police had came a bit earlier to take your testimony. A testimony that you knew well that was gonna get manipulated and twisted in order to become a product that would benefit them at the end. Either way you had told them nothing but the truth while internally hoping that they wouldn't have found the cameras that you had placed and as such you would have proof to back you up against any made-up truth they throw at you.
However, you weren't able to entrust TaeYong to go and look for those cameras, because the information there was something that held no benefits against him and as such you couldn't be sure if he was ready to risk of the truth being revealed after all these years that he has done his best to prevent it. With such thoughts in mind, you concluded that NamJoon was the only one you could ask this off and you had asked of TaeYong to go find him and bring him to you, using as an excuse that you wanted to talk to him related to Jimin's health condition.
"I am so sorry Mrs. Lee. But I have no time for small talk. Please here me out carefully." NamJoon Approached you, visibly nervous and in a hurry, that made you feel the importance of the moment.
"I have your cameras. We need to make the Prim Minister see the footage and get him on our side. He is the only individual powerful enough to go against her. Do you understand what I mean?" He questioned you as his eyes looked desperately at you, while he took from the pocket of his coat the cameras and hide them under your white bed sheets at each side of your seated body.
" I-I. Yes. But how do I get to him? "You stuttered a bit out of surprise that somehow he had managed to get steps ahead on his own without you even having the chance to ask of him anything.
"He is bound to come to pay you a visit out of mannerism and good behavior. Now listen carefully. I am not aware if he knows and is covering up his wife's doings or if he is oblivious completely and as such your conversation with him is about to, holds a level of danger. Nonetheless, just try your best to get to him mentally and keep me on call so I will have access to whatever you may be discussing. If your life gets endangered, I give you my word I will come at your aid. "NamJoon spoke rapidly while his eyes never looked away from yours, making you clearly understand the dire importance of his words and the whole situation you were into.
"Okay Mr. Officer. I will do my best." You replied with a gaze full of determination as this was your last chance to solve this mess and NamJoon just grabbed your hand to your surprise and Thanked you , before quickly getting out of your room, leaving you there stunned at the way his last words sounded.
It seems I am not the only desperate one after all.
You thought as clearly NamJoon's thankful expression was a sign that he too was unsettled and anxious to a point that the smallest of hope, would seem like something that he should be thankful for an infinite amount.
Silence fell in the room as the minutes after his leave kept ticking on and on, imprisoning you in an agonizing wait and a hellish nervousness that you had years to feel. Even in the most pressuring of times you tended to be collected yet at this moment, somehow you found yourself failing at putting your emotions aside and letting only your logic rule you and provide you with calculated steps that would be able to bring you confidence and reassurance.
Maybe you weren't trying enough to shut them down or maybe you were trying incorrectly or it could be the simple fact that your emotions were far too powerful to be controlled or pushed aside as your mind couldn't help but travel back in time. Small little Moments that you yourself were surprised by the fact that they seemed to have been so well engraved in your mind.
You were even able to recall what exact words were exchanged in each certain moment. Times you shared with Jimin who was in the same building you were yet he felt as if he was so far away.
-"It's not hard to express yourself Miss Y/N. You just have to leave your face show your emotions."
-"It's not as easy as it sounds."
-"People just need a push sometimes. Do you allow me to be that for you?"
-"And next time miss, you don't have to go cry alone. Whenever you feel like you need something to make you feel happy you should come to me. I will do my best to please you."
-"Have you ever desired that kind of love? Like Romeo and Juliet had. To love someone so much that death seems too sweet if its to be with them. "
"I don't know. That kind of love was deadly for both. Maybe it would be safer than humans didn't fall in love as madly as they did."
-" But it ain't love if it has no madness."
You couldn't help but laugh as you recalled that day in the library and that conversation that back then you had thought that it will be to no importance to you yet somehow at this moment it proved and justified his rushed actions. It answered all the questions that had passed in your mind when you were facing his unconscious body before your eyes.
"How stupid of you. How reckless yet brave. You knew how that story ends yet you chose to love so anyways."You mumbled to yourself as you allowed your smile to grow wider, trying to ridicule and make fun of his actions however your eyes that teared up made you fail at appearing cruel on the matter as you would have liked to be. Tears that you quickly brushed away once you heard the door opening.
You were expecting for TaeYong to be the one that would enter, however you say the Prime Minister instead and that made you swiftly grab your phone from your commode and place it under the sheets on your lap, while you kept eye contact with him and then bowed your head at him after he initiated the move.
"I apologize for the inconvenience of the time Mrs.Lee However since I was here, I felt the obligation to check on your condition."He spoke to you as he approached and left at your commode a bouquet with flowers he had brought along, then took some feet distance again.
"I thank you for your consideration Mr.Prime Minister. It's a pleasure to be seeing you again even under these unfortunate circumstances."You replied, as properly as you could manage at that moment while your hands under the sheets quickly unlocked your phone and by memory, you pressed to go on your contact list and scrolled down three times, calculating that the letter M must be somewhere there, as you had saved NamJoon's number as Mr.officer.
"Indeed a very unfortunate case. You must be very shocked." He spoke as he turned around to go take the chair that was placed at the corner and bring it a bit closer to the side of your bed so he could have a conversation with you and you took the chance of his eyes being away from you, to look at your phone, find NamJoon's contact and call him.
"Yes, I was very shocked. I was never expecting to be shot from one of the guards of your wife, Sr." You replied and as he was placing the chair and looking at it, once he heard you, he looked up rather quickly.
"Mrs. Lee. So it's true. They told me that because of the hit you withstood in the head, your memory is distorted. I am very sorry of your condition. It must be hard for you to be in that confused state of mind."He showed sympathy in his facial expression as he took his seat and looked at you, making it difficult for you to hold your calm expression at the absurd lie that they were selling out there in order to make your words invalid.
"My memories are very accurate Mr.Prime Minister. And Unfortunately for your wife, I now have proof to support my words. Please, take a look at these Sr." You grabbed one of the cameras and stretched your hand towards him, and the aged man seemed reluctant for a moment however he took it after a bit, his curiosity, having gotten the best of him.
You stood there examining his facial expressions as he was watching the footage, trying to understand from his facial reactions if he knew already or he did not while simultaneously hoping that NamJoon was on the line and in whatever the case occurs to be, he would come at your rescue if he was to try to attack you.
"How could this be possible?... My wife-"He finally left some words to escape from his mouth and you literally felt as if a huge rock was lifted from your chest, enabling you to breath a bit more easily now.
"Please Mr.Prime Minister. Don't let this injustice pass unpunished. She is your wife and I am sure that you love her. However she is not capable of loving anyone nor appreciating anyone's love. She doesn't deserve your kind heart nor your protection." Your face showed your emotions as you pleaded him, wishing for once that not all people are the same. That he, unlike others, would do the right thing, despite the fact that this would cause a big fuss at the media related to his name.
"Mrs.Lee. I am sorry. Can I have some of your water please?"The man asked you as he seemed to have grown pale and you couldn't blame him. Such news were obviously not easy to be taken.
"Of course, Go ahead." You allowed him and he stood up and approach your commode where there was a bottle of water, still not used. However, he didn't manage to get a hold of it as his phone went off a drew his attention, making him give you a look before he proceeded to take the call.
You watched him with eagle eyes as he went at the corner of the room and spoke the first hello to whoever was that called him, then he remained silent, just listening on the line, till he turned around and faced you again.
"Did you post this online?" He asked you and you stood there surprised as you surely hadn't but maybe NamJoon had done so and had forgotten to tell you about it.
"I had to do something." You replied and he bluntly informed you that it has gone viral despite the fact that the original tweet was taken down and many others after, which clearly showed the attempt of someone trying to cover up the whole ordeal. And as he spoke you couldn't help but feel happy that they had failed to do so and the video had managed to spread enough to get out of their control.
Finally, the world seemed to be working on your side.
---To be continued.....