"I'm afraid you are prohibited to stay any longer. Visiting hours start around ten in the morning and ends at six so please cooperate with us for the sake of the patients."
K looked dejected but at least he listened to her.
Everyone else bid me goodbye and one of the staffs assured me one of them will check on me daily until I recover completely.
It was such a bummer but no one else is to blame but me.
My carelessness brought everyone trouble and now, even the nurse that supported me on all tests at the ground floor had to wheel me towards my private bedroom atop the five-story hospital, help me wash my face and brush my teeth, to getting me onto the single bed while her body is like half of me.
"Thank you Miss…"
I said softly before she managed to close the sliding door. She just smiled and told me to sleep as much as I can.
Which is easy enough due to the pain killers she injected into my IV drip.
However, it felt like I wasn't actually sleeping because I'm wide awake, walking in an endless dark place, waiting for a gleam of light to end my suffering.
"(Y/N)…"
I heard a familiar voice from the back of my head.
"I'm sorry this was all my fault."
K!
I yelled at the top of my lungs yet my voice was muted.
"She must've been sedated. We better leave before someone sees us."
"One second."
I felt a warm hand enveloping my hands.
"I apologize for greeting you this late. Happy Valentines babe and here's my present."
"Are you serious?"
Fuma's shocked tone made me curious what was happening because I can't see a thing.
"This is my mom's engagement ring."
"She gave it to me when I told her about the two of us and she said (Y/N) has her respect for her patience alone."
"Shouldn't you tell her at least after she recovers? I'm pretty sure she's gonna get confused once she wakes up."
"Yeah but I have a feeling that the company won't let us come here again to avoid commotion. They spoke about these things since I got harassed back then due to a few misunderstandings."
He sighed deeply and inserted the cold metal into my finger.
"I know this is a bit selfish on my part like you said but I'm also scared to lose her. You understand me right?"
"Yeah, I know it's hard to find someone with her level of patience especially when so many women flock on you like you're the only man left in the world."
"I can't help it but that doesn't mean she's not important to me. That's why I tried to avoid her when she kissed me. I almost lost my self control."
"You could've been more vocal about your real feelings. It made her feel very insecure."
"Yeah, I totally regret that. From now on I will."
"You heard that lil' sis? I swear I'll make him pay if he betrays you but I also assure you that l'll protect him from harm until he fulfills his promise so make sure you'll recover quickly okay?"
Fuma's voice cracked a bit as he squeezed my hand and it triggered tears from my eyes.
A bit of moisture made it possible for my eyelids to finally open. The room was dim yet the streetlights helped me witness a real kiss.
His eyes were closed and those warm lips pressed lightly against mine but it gave an impression that he didn't want it to end soon by briefly sucking at my lower lip before he broke the connection.
"I love you (Y/N), please remember that always."
I want to hear more so I stayed silent and closed my eyes again. Unfortunately, the two immediately left afterwards and it was the last time I've seen them both.
The next morning I found out that I had a torn ligament and the possibility to become a cripple took away every ounce of happiness I have after seeing an actual diamond ring in my finger and realize that everything happened last night wasn't a mere figment of my imagination.
"Are you sure…?"
I asked once again to the same nurse who assisted me on everything and was nice enough to keep answering my questions.
"Yes. I'm sorry about your situation but it's not the end of the world. You can still recover through therapy."
"For how long…?"
"Normally it takes around three to eight weeks. If you want to ask more details I'll call a doctor-"
"Does anyone else know about my condition?"
It's just a thought that crossed my mind, however, it's better to confirm while I can.
"Yes. The doctor is have informed your acquaintances because they persisted that the company you work for will need the correct information for insurance purposes."
I still want to ask more but two women working at the HR department came early and talked to me privately.
I was scrambling to take my ring off before they see it and quickly hid it in my mouth.
"(Y/N), we'd like to inform you that the company has decided to give you proper hospital benefits. However, we will have to force you to resign because the company received a threat about a potential career-ending rumor against you and Fuma."
My eyes widened because I expected it to be K at least yet I can't counter it or else I might swallow the ring.
"We all know you are both innocent but we can't control what fans and rival fandoms will make about the photos of you two eating at the park on his day off."
The one with higher position spoke and gestured the taller one to open the briefcase she's holding.
"We all agreed to give you enough money to start your own business once you recover. Please accept and sign all the necessary papers."