BLESSED | ZICO (ON HOLD)

23 - I Don't Care Anymore

Zico POV

A week after the family trip, my relationship with Altia went back to normal. But since the day I've hurt her, she has become quieter not like before. She only speaks when there is an important thing to tell. She also rarely smiles now. I miss her. I miss her smile, I miss the happening Altia, I miss her attention toward me. I miss everything about her. It's all my fault.

Suddenly, I was told by my manager that I have to attend a fashion show event in China for 3 day, then a 2 days festival ini Jeju and a 2 days event in Busan. Therefore, I tried to tell this to Altia.

While we were having dinner, I told her about my absence at home. So I start the conversation.

"Hmmmm.. actually I have something to tell you."

Altia, who is busy eating, stopped when she heard me start talking. Then she turned her face towards me

"Buga?"

"I will not go home."

She did not say anything. So we continued eating. Soon after, she spoke

"How long?"

This this I looked at her and answered

"Hmmm... 1 week."

"When are you going to leave?"

"Tomorrow."

Altia POV

After cleaning up the kitchen, I went to the living room and took some rest while watching a TV show. During that time, Zico is in his room. While I was focusing on watching the TV, I noticed Zico come to me.

"Still not sleep?" Zico spoke while sitting on the couch.

Then I turned my gaze towards him and said

"Ne."

We become silent. Not long after that, Zico asked again

"What shift are you tomorrow?"

I answered him while my eyes still focused watching the show.

"Morning."

"Morning, what time?"

"7."

It's already 11 pm and I already felt sleepy. Zico is still with me watching the show together. Soon after, I stood up to go to my room. While I'm about to go, Zico spoke and hold my hands

"I'm sorry."

I was shocked with Zico's action. Then, he continued

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry for what I've done to you. I admit that time I was very angry and it's my fault for punishing and slapping you. Do you forgive me? It's hurt being ignored by you. I want you... I just missed how well you treat me. I want a happy you. Sorry for making you like this but... it's not your fault, it's mine. Are you forgive me?"

I didn't say anything instead losing his grip and continued to go to my room. But suddenly I felt someone was hugging me from behind. Zico spoke

"Please... please forgive me. I deserve to be punished."

He tightens his hugging and I start to notice that he is crying. I felt sad too but I tried to hold it. Then, I replied while holding his hand

"I already forgive you. You don't have to say sorry anymore. I understand."

"Why are you so nice?"

"Cause I want it."

"You hate me?"

Before I answered, I turned my body towards him. We saw each other. I wiped his tears and said

"I'm not."

He grab my hand that still wiping his tears and said

"Thank you. Are we fine now?"

I smiled and said

"Uhmm."