The Price of Lies: Chapter 76
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It’s not that I don’t understand Han Kyul’s feelings at all.
I’m not one to lie blindly for no reason.
It’s probably because you’re afraid you’ll worry me, or you’re lying because you’re afraid I’ll come to you like this.
Of course, I think it could be, but it was an undeniable fact that I was a little disappointed.
But I don’t think there’s anything wrong with saying that you’re sorry for a sick child and putting a burden on your heart.
However, I didn’t want to show Han Kyul a fake smile and smile.
Because I always want to be honest with Hangyul.
How should I act here?
Should I ask why he lied?
Or should we just accept that we can?
As expected, I can’t just accept it.
Just as Han Kyul did for me, I also want to do for Han Kyul.
Because I wanted to do the same for Han Kyul, who held my hand when I was in pain alone.
Thinking that way made me more sad.
I sliced the chives on the cutting board a bit faster.
After making the porridge and letting it cool for a while, Han Kyul headed to his room.
I handed over the tray while serving the rice porridge to Han Kyul.
I brought medicine to Han Kyul who silently ate porridge without any conversation.
“Hey, Eunha.”
“Yes. Hangyeol.”
“I’m sorry I lied earlier.”
Although Han Kyul apologized, it couldn’t be over.
I wanted to talk in more detail.
“Let’s take medicine first. That story later.”
We decided to talk about it after Han Kyul got better.
After taking medicine and water, Han Kyul put the cup down on the nightstand next to her bed.
“Where is the thermometer? Let’s try it eleven times.”
I asked Hangyul who took the medicine.
“Oh, it’s on the desk, but it seems to have cooled down a bit now.”
“Let’s review and judge. Wait a minute- Oh, here it is.”
I brought a thermometer from Han Kyul’s neatly organized desk.
When I put a thermometer to Han-gyeol’s ear and took his temperature, the temperature was 36.9 Degrees.
“What was the temperature when you measured it in the morning?”
“It must have been 37.6 Degrees. What degree is it now?”
“36.9 Degrees. It is definitely lower than in the morning.”
“It must be because Eunha made porridge.”
Han Kyul smiled hard, but I didn’t respond.
It was Han Kyul’s smile and voice that gradually faded away.
“Sorry…”
After hearing Han Kyul’s apology, I brought up the story carefully.
“I am not angry. But it’s sad Why didn’t you tell me?”
I could roughly guess why Han Kyul did that, but I wanted to hear it myself.
“Now there are about 100 days left for the CSAT, and I didn’t want to worry about it. More than anything, if I said I was alone, Eunha would come to take care of me. Because you might pass on a cold to Eunha.”
Exactly what I expected.
“I understand. I think you might think so. But what do you think would have happened if I hadn’t said anything to Han Kyul when I was home alone because I was sick? Be honest.”
After thinking about my question for a while, she said quietly.
“I think I must have been a bit disappointed.”
“Right. I am the same. Now I feel sorry for Han Kyul. Hangyeol.”
“Yes.”
After organizing my thoughts in my head, I spoke.
“I don’t intend to force Han Kyul to say something he doesn’t want to say. It could be a story that I, my girlfriend, can’t solve, and even if I knew, I might not be able to help. If that happens to Han Kyul, she won’t ask what’s going on, and she’ll stay by her side until it’s resolved. She is a smart person and she will be able to work it out on her own.”
We continued to talk with Han-gyeol while making eye contact.
“But not now. Now, Han Kyul is sick all alone in a house with no one around. She may think the story is leaps and bounds, but what would she have done if she had had a fever or rushed to the emergency room before her mother returned? At least you should have found me when you needed help right away.”
My sadness leaked out little by little.
“Just as Hangyul wants to do for me, I also want to do for Hankyul. It was a situation where I could help. Why was she struggling all alone? It’s not that I don’t understand Han Kyul’s heart at all, but I’m sad. I also have the same heart. Just like how Han Kyul did to me, when Han Kyul is sick, I want to hold her hand, take care of her, and be by her side. I don’t want to be a person who just takes things from Han Kyul. I also want to do a lot for Han Kyul and take care of him. It’s not just one thing.”
At my words, Han Kyul looked a little surprised.
“Are you going to do this next time…? When you’re sick, just because I’m worried about you, won’t you say anything and she’ll be alone?”
“Oh, no. Sorry. I think I was thinking too much of myself.”
“Right. Don’t do that next time got it? I’ll be really sad if you do that next time.”
“Yeah..Sorry.”
“I’m sorry… Can you say thank you for taking care of me?”
“Thank you.”
“Yes. You promised?”
“Yes”
After hearing Hangyul’s answer, I felt a little relieved.
Huh- I exhaled and looked at Han Kyul.
“Does it hurt a lot?”
“No. It doesn’t hurt much. Eunha. Can you smile now? I was a little scared until now.”
“You won’t laugh. Because I’m still sad.”
“Thank you so much for coming. I’ll get well soon thanks to my girlfriend.”
The corner of her mouth went up slightly at Han Kyul’s words.
I have to be patient. Because she can’t laugh all of a sudden.
“It is so nice to see the galaxy.”
“…”
The corner of her mouth kept going up.
Go down. Get down a bit!”
“Because of the galaxy, all the pain is gone.”
“hehehehe…”
I ended up laughing without realizing it.
“They finally smile.”
“Oh really! Stop praising and go to sleep.”
“Since Eunha came home after a long time, I want to play more.”
“What does the patient play with? I’ve taken my medicine, so go to bed.”
“I am not very sleepy.”
“I’ll hold your hand, so go to sleep.”
I carefully held Han Kyul’s hand.
“You want to play with Eunha?”
“No. You should get well soon Close your eyes and go to sleep.”
“There is no one who sleeps with a beast next to him.”
“I won’t eat you, so grow up quickly…?”
“It’s because I’m grateful.”
“I just close my eyes for 10 minutes.”
“Can I leave in 10 minutes?”
“Yes. So shut up.”
“Okay.”
Hangyul closed her eyes.
I captured that kind of Han Kyul in her eyes.
It was as if his handsome face had been cut in half.
“Did Eunha eat?”
“I was worried about Hangyul, so the rice didn’t go over.”
“Really? You must be hungry.”
“Still, I put it in somehow. The side dish was meat.”
“Doesn’t that mean I ate all of them…?”
“It was just difficult to get over it.”
At my words, Han Kyul laughed.
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“What does Eunha do when I fall asleep?”
“Are you going to watch Hangyul sleep?”
“It’s embarrassing.”
“Now stop talking and go to sleep.”
“Looks like it’s in good shape to be eaten.”
Hangyul seemed to have no intention of falling asleep.
Eventually, I also quietly got up and lay down next to Han Kyul.
“Is it Eunha? It looks like someone is lying next to me.”
“Yes. That’s right. Since Han Kyul rarely sleeps, let’s take a nap together.”
“I don’t think I can sleep because my heart is pounding.”
“Be patient. I’m going to sleep.”
It’s embarrassing, but I dug into Han Kyul’s arms.
Han Kyul kept backing toward the wall, but I kept digging inside.
Eventually, Han Kyul’s back touched the wall and I put him into my arms.
“Eunha. After all, taking a nap in the same bed… With one futon on… Is a little bit-!”
“Just hold hands and sleep.”
“Isn’t that a very dangerous statement from old times? And now you’re hugging. It’s already out.”
“Because Hangyul lied today, shouldn’t he be punished this much? Be patient even if it’s uncomfortable. It’s a punishment.”
“Isn’t that a reward?”
“Yes. It’s a punishment.”
I also closed my eyes and went to sleep.
Han Kyul reluctantly hugged me.
“I don’t think I can sleep well in this state.”
“Then, Han Kyul should be her arm pillow.”
“Can I take it off if my arm goes numb?”
“No.”
I took Hangil’s arm and put it under her head.
“Eunha. It seems like 10 minutes have passed. Can I open my eyes?”
“Yeah~ You can open your eyes now.”
Han Kyul opened her eyes and looked at her face.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“I like lying down together.”
“It’s only today because Hangyul is sick.”
“You didn’t use that as an excuse to get on the bed?”
Hangyul is really quick-witted.
No. Does this know me too well?
“…Is it obvious?”
“Yes. Whopping.”
“But I wanted to take a nap with Hankyul.”
“Actually, me too. Shall we sleep for three hours?”
“Very good.”
“Still, hugging and sleeping is unreasonable.”
“No. I’ll just hug and sleep.”
“I heard you only slept while holding hands.”
“It was a lie.”
I laughed as Han Kyul burrowed into her arms.
In the end, Han Kyul gave up and hugged me.
“I lost…”
“Thank you for losing~”
“Sleep well, Eunha.”
“Sleep well, Han Kyul.”
KYAAA in peaceful resolution and sweet punishment
-Me