Chapter:2

In the story:

3 days later, Jungkook opened his dark eyelids after a tiresome slumber. It was like dark caves under his eyes with blood red eyeballs. His body was full of bandages covered in red. He was surrounded by an off white wall and unnerving silence. The room was filled with an overpowering smell of antiseptic, a little bit bitter,with undertones of the artificial fragrance contained soaps and intense citrus cleaners.

His body trembled as he groaned.When he inhaled,felt a flesh of pain on his head.

He heard a concerned voice which is very familiar to him.

Jungkook's mother: Are you ok?

Jungkook looked at his mother whose face looked like woeful. Her eyes were puffy,red and voice was a bit raspy.

Jungkook in a rough, quiet voice: Where's Baekhyun?

Jungkook's mother with his glassy eyes: You're ok right? Thank God!

Jungkook impatiently: Where is he?!! Is he ok?!

Jungkook's mother: Don't move, you have injuries all over your body.

Jungkook: I ASKED YOU SOMETHING!! ANSWER ME! Where is Baekhyun?

But immediately he whimpered in pain.

His mom: We will talk about it later. You should just take rest.

Jungkook: Mom I am fine, just tell me about him.

Jungkook's mother was in tears. She was choking on her words.

Jungkook was frightened inside: Please don't cry. Is he ok? Where is he? What did the doctor say?

Jungkook's mother with her broken voice: Noth-ing ever come-s into this wor-ld to stay for for-ever...

Jungkook's eyes widened and became moist. His plums were sweaty in nervousness and it felt like everything is collapsing in front of him.

Jungkook: What do you mean?! Where is Baekhyun?! I need to see him!

His mom went closer to him and tried to comfort him.

His mom while comfort: I know it's very hard for you but he is not in this world anymore.

Jungkook moved his hand away: NO I DON'T BELIEVE YOU. YOU'RE LYING!

The doctor centered the room.

The doctor : Oh you woke up!

Jungkook was ripping off his bandages and needles from his blood bags and saline. He was behaving like a crazy.

The doctor: What are doing?! Stop! You're endangering your life!

The doctor immediately rushed to him.

Jungkook: I'm perfectly fine! I don't need these things! I just need my husband. Where is he?

He stepped out of his bed in a rush to leave his nightmare. The doctor and his mother tried to explain to him but he was in disbelief.

Jungkook: I know you are lying! Is he in a critical condition? Is that why you're lying to me? So that i don't keep hopes? I still have hopes so..stop lying to me. I know he will be fine. He can't leave like this....

Jungkook rushed to different rooms with hope only to be flooded with dread and sorrow. There were only other patients but no sign of his beloved husband.

Jungkook's mother grabbed his shoulder lightly and made him stand still.

Jungkook's mom: He's no more Jungkook.

Jungkook: Tell me, is he in ICU? He will be ok right?

Jungkook was about to run in spite of his unbearable pain...but his mom caught his hand tightly.

Jungkook's mom: Why don't you understand?! He is dead!

His mom spoke while sobbing.

Jungkook shook his head in disagreement: No it can't be.

Jungkook took steps back and without realizing his back collided with the wall.

His felt the colour around him fade away, it was black void again.

He dropped to the ground. His mom panicked and yelled for the doctors and nurses.

They took him back to his bed.

Next day he regained his conciousness. He was such a state of shock he couldn't comprehend the loss of his husband who he adores the most. He wouldn't believe a single word from his mother.

His mom:I am sorry Jungkook. Please forgive me for my words but you have to accept the truth. Look at this!

His mother showed him a newspaper article stating the accident.

Jungkook was feeling devastated inside, he felt like a lump in his throat.

After a bit of reading..

Jungkook: He wasn't found...? That means he's alive! They just couldn't rescue him! I'll go find him!

Jungkook's mother couldn't find a way to help her son. Admittedly she did not like her Son in law at first, Baekhyun was an orphan and probably ill-mannered. To her, Baekhyun was marrying Jungkook for money, but after knowing him, she believed Baekhyun truly loved Jungkook. Baekhyun was the right choice for Jungkook.

Jungkook's mother: Here's the number of the investigative officer. He told me to call him if we need any help.

They contacted the police and Jungkook forcefully went to the accident spot where only destroyed parts of the vehicles lied.

Jungkook was quivering with trauma.

The police: Your husband was severely injured and the vehicle was burnt. What more do you want?

Jungkook: But..his body...

The police: I know what you mean. That only happens in movies. You see the height....sorry to say, there's basically 0% chance. Even the wildlife would probably kill him. It's probably ash by now Mr Jeon.

Jungkook dropped to the ground in despair as the officers comforted him.

They entered the police car.

Officer: Where would you want me to drop you off?

Jungkook's mother: Could please drop us off to the Funeral House?

She gave the police the address. Jungkook was perplexed.

Jungkook: Why are we going there?!

Jungkook's mother: It's his funeral today.

Jungkook: But we didn't find his body! No way I'm going to do that!

Jungkook's mother: We should still do it to bring peace to his soul. Please accept that he's not in this world anymore.

She wrapped her arm around Jungkook.

Jungkook's mother: It would pain him so much to see you like this.

She could see the grief in Jungkook's eyes and yet tears were stuck. All he could do was stare at the ground while thoughts crowded his head.

When they arrived in the Funeral house...his friends were waiting for him and immediately hugged him tightly and started crying.

His friends: Sorry Jungkook for your loss. We never imagined this would happen!

But Jungkook couldn't cry....

Jungkook's mother gave him black clothes for him to change into them.

Jungkook kept refusing to wear them. He went to the washroom to change...

Jungkook: Baekhyun-ah you're alive right? I won't wear them! How can I wear this...I know you're alive! Where are you baby?

With his fingertips running over the fabric of his suit when the picture of his husband's death blurred his eyes. He trembled in his fear.

He flinched because the knocking which were from his friends. He opened the door and saw his friend Jimin was crying.

Jimin wiped his eyes harshly: Hey why aren't you ready yet?!

Jungkook: I can't-I just can't. We can't even confir-

They insisted so in the end, Jungkook had to agree.

At the Funeral hall, Jungkook saw many children, a lot of who were crying. Jungkook and Baekhyun often visited them and gave them sweets.

They all placed white chrysanthemums wrapped with ribbons under his picture.

Baekhyun's bright boxy smile on his picture completely opposed the somber mood.

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It was as if Baekhyun was right in front of his eyes like a glowing beam of sunshine.

He sat at a corner with his head down. He could hear the people whisper and cry and prayers running when he heard someone weep with overflowing emotions. A guy whom he was certain was Baekhyun's brother but he did not look up.

His mother kept calling him to put flowers and send prayers but he refused. She pulled him and dragged him.

Baekhyun's brother got a glimpse of him. He could see Jungkook was in terrible condition.

Tears were flowing endlessly from his eyes....

He remembered something from his past.

Baekhyun on the call: Taehyungie you know I am getting married....mm...I mean if you agree with this...

Taehyung: Hyung what are saying?! Is this kind of joke?

Baekhyun: No, Jungkook wants to marry me as soon as possible.

Baekhyun with a sad tone:What do think? I know you can't come now. Maybe I should ask him to wait for more time....

Baekhyun was tapping his feet in tension...

Taehyung: Hyung you should not wait for me. I know I will miss this but...

There was a silence between them...

Taehyung: Hyung as far as I know from You, he is a great guy and loves my hyung so much. Please hyung don't refuse his proposal. I think you should get married. You did a lot for me, now think about yourself

Baekhyun: But I have only you. Do you think it's a right choice? You know right your hyung loves you the most.

Taehyung: Of course I do.And I must say it's an amazing idea. I will come after my exams. Then we will enjoy together. And another thing don't show my pics to your soon to be hubby. He will be surprised whenever he sees me in real life and thinks ''oh I never knew I have a such a beautiful brother in law''

I want to see his surprised face.

Baekhyun laughed.

Baekhyun: Indeed he will. If you want this then I won't show his pics to you either. You will see him personally in future whenever you come back. You will be amazed by his look.

Taehyung smiled: I'll see....

Present time:

His hyung would always talk to him about his husband so he was very excited to meet him and now the person who told him all these stories isn't alive anymore. He never thought they would meet like in this situation.

Tears rolled down his eyes.

Some guests were drinking soju and eating food, talking about Baekhyun.

One person: Baekhyun was such a kind person. It's sad to see someone so cheerful pass away so quickly.

Another person: I feel really bad for Jungkook. He's so lonely now, you can tell by his looks.

A child ran up to Taehyung.

Child: Are we not see Baekhyun hyungie any more?

Another child: I want Baekhyun hyungie. Please tell him to come.

One of them: Baekhyun hyungie said he will bring a lots of tasty muffins for us. Where is he now?

Taehyung cried his heart out while hugging the children.

Jungkook realized that if he didn't cry soon, his heart will burst. He can't keep these emotions in much longer.

Jungkook's mother had requested Tae to stay with them but he wouldn't come as the only person he is connected to, his hyung is no longer alive.

The lady that Taehyung was living with was talking to Jungkook's mother.

Jungkook's mother: Please take care of Tae. This is my kindly request.

That lady: I'll try my best.

Jungkook's mother:Take my number. Please call me whenever you want. I would love to help Tae.

That lady: Sure.

Jungkook's mother to Tae: I don't want to force you but if you want to stay with us then let me know.Please call me if you have any problems. I will come to meet whenever I get time. Ok?

Tae just nodded as a yes and bowed.

Jungkook's mother hugged him and Tae sobbed loudly. She tried her best to comfort him. Later they bid bye to each other, Jungkook didn't even glance to any of them. He was just blank.

Jungkook's mom returned home with Jungkook. As soon as they stepped foot into the house Jungkook felt as if he had sunk under dark silence.

When he entered his bed room, he felt that time had stopped and was covered with an empty void of darkness and depression. His emotions tangled within him. His heart, his ears yearned for Baekhyun's cheerful voice. Everything was so quiet and dull.

He took one of his wedding day's photo and placed his hand over Baekhyun's face.

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Jungkook's mother came in and tried to console him.

His mom: Jungkook I don't know how-

Jungkook: LEAVE!

His mother: I understand your positi-

Jungkook:NO... You don't! You don't understand how I feel! I lost him mom.....I LOST HIM!

Jungkook's mother sat next to him.

Jungkook: All our happy moments have been shattered.

His mother rubbed his back to comfort him.

Jungkook pressed the picture of his husband to his heart.

Jungkook: My heart..it hurts..it's painful....

Jungkook's mother: You should cry. If you don't it could be bad. Let your emotions run and be able to wish him goodbye.

Jungkook didn't reply to her.

Jungkook: You can't leave me Baekhyun-ah....please come back to me.

Jungkook's stomach was hurting. He whimpered while holding his injured area.

His mom: Please have some medicine Jungkook.You are sick. You need to eat something.

Jungkook: Please mom go... I want to stay alone....

His mom: Please listen to me. He is no more Jungkook. You need to take care of yourself! His soul will never be happy if he sees you like this.... You need to eat something. You are so weak.

Jungkook: I am not hungry. Please leave...

His mom:Do you want to die as well?

Jungkook's mother kept insisting him to take of himself.

Jungkook's mother entered the kitchen when she saw cookies, fruits, cupcakes and treats.

Jungkook's mother with tears: What a shame..he made so many things...

When she was about to throw the chocolate cupcakes away, Jungkook stood behind and stopped her.

Jungkook: What are you doing?!

His mother: These are a few days old. I don't think they are in a good situation. Don't worry, sit down and I'll make you some warm soup.

Jungkook: No I don't want soup.

His mom: You should eat some healthy soup.

She was about to throw the chocolate cupcakes...but Jungkook snatched the plate from her.

Jungkook: Baekhyun made them for me, it's my favourite.

His mom: Jungkook they were som-

Jungkook went back to his room without giving any answers. His mother couldn't bring him out of his room, which he had locked.

He sat at corner next to the window where the curtain swayed and breeze entered the room. He took a photo album. A hint of moonlight landed on their album.

He looked at the cupcakes plate and recalled something from the past...

Baekhyun always watched Jungkook sneakily when they were in high school. On his birthday he decorated a small cute box with chocolate cupcakes and placed them on Jungkook's bike.

Jungkook was one of the heartthrobs in their school. He had always received expensive gifts from many students. His friends were teasing him about getting cupcakes from an unknown person. At first he decided to throw them then finally made up his mind to take the cupcakes home. When he went home, he was hesitant about eating it but it was greatest cake he had ever tried.

Now he took piece of the cupcake and immediately tears rolled down his eyes. The taste was unlike any other despite being a few days old. The magic in those cupcakes reminded his of Baekhyun.....

Author: I don't know if anyone of you are interested in this story or not...this book is little bit slowburn and angsty. I hope you will like it.

Love you my diamonds 🦋🦋

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