Chapter 2
Mahiyah
*Dear God .. please let him be safe*
My uncle's gentle smile, the smile that has helped me through so much pops vividly into my mind
I get his room number at reception and burst in without even knocking
I find four men surrounding the bed. Aera, who came here with me, gasps in suprise in between panting for air
Aera
Um .. what are they doing here?
Mahiyah
Maybe we get into the wrong room
When I looked around I realize that one of them by the bed is someone I recognise
He is uncle Soobin's friend from college, Kim Namjoon. His voice is calm, but it's always hard to tell what he's feeling
And for some reason, the man next to him opens his mouth in suprise when he hears my name
???
Did you just say "Mahiyah"?
Mahiyah
*what? "the one?"*
???
She's tons prettier than her picture
Mahiyah
*Wow, no one ever said that about me. Wait a minute, how do these guys know who I am?*
Soobin
Hey, Jin, Jimin, move it. How can I see my niece's little face with your big bodies in the way?
I spring towards the bed and grab his hand
Soobin
Well, I'm flattered. It's been a while, since you called me Soobin, Mahiyah
Mahiyah
Stop joking around. When Kai told me you collapsed at work, I was so worried about you
Soobin
Sorry. You too, Aera, sweetie. Thanks for coming
Aera
Are you okay, uncle Soobin?
Soobin
Yes. It's nothing serious. The doctor says a few days at the hospital and I'll be alright
Mahiyah
If it's nothing serious, you wouldn't be staying here longer than one day. What happened?
Soobin
Fatigue and malnourishment, apparently. Mmhm. Guess I worked a bit too hard
Mahiyah
you're saying this like it's a joke
At that moment, the men in the room look like they're trying their best not to laugh
Mahiyah
Did I say something weird?
???
No! I was just thinking that you remind me of Soobin yelling at us
???
I thought so too. Soobin, the female version. This's the first time I've seen it happen
Mahiyah
Um, excuse me! Pardon my rude question, but how do you gentlemen all know my uncle
everyone awkwardly avoids my gaze
???
Sorry for the late introductions.
???
I'm Park Jimin. I'm Soobin's coworker? Yeah, let's go with that
Soobin
Yeah, Coworkers! Totally!
Soobin
They're all such good employees. I'm great to have them around
I exchange glances with Aera
Something still doesn't feel right
I suddenly realise that my uncle doesn't talk about the details of his work much
Mahiyah
Can I ask just one question?
Soobin
You still have more questions?
Mahiyah
What exactly does your company do -
There is a knock at the hospital door
Without waiting for an answer, the door opens and I immediately recognize the man
Jungkook
Soobin, are you okay?
Mahiyah
*what is a rental boyfriend, doing here?*
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