Why Did I Fall

When the rusty wheel starts to spin

Chapter 21: When the rusty wheel starts to spin

Sulli felt tremors in her heart…small pieces of pain inside. “But I guess that will no longer change. He’s my first love anyway. So it’s just expected that I’d still feel a little of what I used to” thought Sulli

“You’re Ok?” asked Uncle Sam

“Yeah...I am fine Uncle.” Said Sulli smiling

“You don’t look disoriented after seeing him” said Uncle Sam

Sulli held Uncle’s hand “That’s 3 long years Uncle…3 years of learning to accept what is not meant to be and being content of what I have.” Said Sulli

“If you said so” said Uncle Sam

“On the other hand, I will talk to your doctor. I will make sure that you recover as soon as possible.” Said Sulli

“The doctor said it’s just fatigue.” Said Uncle Sam

“At your age, fatigue is not ‘just fatigue’” said Sulli

Uncle Sam missed his niece. The twice a year visit to her in the US is always not enough. He would always long for Sulli. He wonders how other people who might be missing her could survive three years not seeing her.

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When Sulli saw her Uncle sleeping, she packed her things to leave. She needs to sleep. Her head has already started to hurt due to the timezone difference. She hasn’t gotten enough sleep since she learned of Uncle Sam’s hospitalization.

Sulli left the room quietly. When Sulli got to the exit, she is surprised to see Minho. What time is it? It’s been around 7 hours since they left. Why is he here?

Minho saw Sulli approaching and he still feels like his legs will start to shake at the sight of her.

“Hi.” Greeted Minho

“Hi…You were here all the while?” asked Sulli

“Umm..Yes…I wanted to talk to you.” Said Minho

“Ah…you should’ve just gone back to your office or gone home first. It’s really late to be waiting here. And I could’ve stayed with Uncle until tomorrow morning, so you might be waiting for nothing.” said Sulli

“It didn’t matter if I get to talk to you today or not…I just wanted to wait…Um…You’re going home?” asked Minho

Sulli is confused. He’s going to wait here even if he’s not sure I am going out of the hospital tonight?

“Yes…I need to rest. I haven’t slept in 2 days.” Said Sulli