Chapter 14: Who is saying the truth?

I was still deep asleep when a knock came at my door,checking the time it was 6am in the morning,and it’s weekend…

Who could be knocking this early?

I slid off the bed and rushed to the door, still half-asleep. The moment I opened it, someone stumbled inside and collapsed at my feet.

"Yoon!.

She was shaking violently, her body trembling,her teeth and lips where shaking together but yet when I placed my hand on her forehead, her temperature felt normal.

"Yoon, what's wrong?i asked her helping her to lay on my bed,

She held my hands weakly. "Jina… I don't feel so well."

"When did this start? I asked, kneeling beside her.

"Just now Jina,she said. "I feel very cold and weak.

Then we need to take you to the clinic," I said immediately. "They will…

She grabbed my wrist with a surprise strength. Her eyes were wide,

"No,she said, shaking her head.Please,I can't go to hospitals or clinics. I can't. I have a phobia for hospitals.

Okay, don't worry. I won't force you.

I said as I rushed to my flask, poured hot water into a bowl, and dipped a towel into it. I gently rubbed her arms and shoulders, then placed another warm cloth on her forehead. I tucked the blanket tighter around her and sat beside her, watching her breathe,She looked helpless and Vulnerable.

I checked the time again. Still early,but today wasn't just any day.

had plans and Important ones. Jan and I were supposed to leave early to yen’s supposed house as we discussed earlier…

What should I do?i couldn't leave Yoon like this I just can’t

A knock came again at the doo

Rushing to open it and standing there is Jan, a towel wrapped around her head,

"Jina,she said quickly. "I came to wake you up. We need to leave early if we're going to…

‘Jan, wait,’ I interrupted,

She frowned her face and stepped back. What's wrong?

"I… I think we need to postpone.

Her mood changed immediately. Postpone what Jina?

"Today,I said.

Jan stared at me “why if I may ask?

Before I could answer, she pushed the door open wider and saw Yoon on my bed, still trembling beneath the blanket.

Jan grabbed my arm and pulled me outside, shutting the door behind us.

"Jina, Since when did you turn into a doctor?

She's sick, I said firmly, and She has nobody.’

‘And so?Jan snapped. Does that mean our plans should just disappear?

You don't understand,I said, lowering my voice. I can't leave her like this. I won't be comfortable. What if something happens to her?

Jan face changes,anger flashing in her eyes. You always do this’. You always put others first, and that's exactly why people use you.

"Jan, I called softly but she turned away

"This is my business too, i said bitterly. "What we planned,it concerns me as much as you.

‘And now you want to cancel because of someone you barely know?jan said with anger in her voice

She's afraid of hospitals,I said. "She told me herself."

We could still take her to the clinic and leave a nurse with her,’Jan tried hard to change my mind

"No Jan,I replied. Not today. We can do this next weekend.

Jan stared at me for a long moment, then sat heavily on the bed in her room, with anger written all over her face. I hugged her tightly.

"I am sorry jan,You are my best friend. I promise next weekend. I won't disappoint you this time…

Jan didn’t say anything again as she looked away,i stood there for a moment, guilt weighing heavily on me, before returning to my room.

Yoon had fallen asleep when I got in

and her face looked better now,

I pulled a chair to the window and sat there,looking at Raven tree he was not there this time,just as I am about to

Open a book I heard a door shut…that was Jan's door, I rushed out and saw her walking toward the stairs in a haste…

She must be really angry," I murmured to myself before going back into my room.

Thank you, Jina,’ yoon said weakly as she looked at me as I entered the room..i know I spoiled your plans…

"No,i replied quickly. "You didn't. There will always be another time.

She smiled and closed her eyes again.

After a while, I decided to go look for Jan. I couldn't let her stay angry.

She wasn't in the cafeteria.

As I turned to leave, a familiar voice called out.

"Jina."i turned to see Minho standing there, smiling as usual.

"Hi, Minho, I said.

"You have been quite busy lately,he said casually. "With your new friend.

"You mean Jan?I asked.

"No," he replied. "The transferred student.

"I need to tell you something," he said, his smile fading just a little.

I hesitated, then sat as he pointed toward a seat.

"It's about Yoon,Minho said’ I don't want to scare you, but I think you should know.

My heart skipped. What about her?

"She's not who she seems," he said. I saw her last night. Around the tree. With a group of boys. Whispering.

I frowned my face,When?

Around 8 p.m’ Minho said with seriousness in his look..My mind raced.

From 7 p.m. to almost 11 p.m., Yoon had been with me. We played games. We talked. I remembered checking the time when I left her room.

That's not possible, I thought, but I said nothing.

Are you sure it was her?I asked

Are you calling me a liar?Minho replied. Have I ever lied to you before?

I stood up. Thank you for telling me. I will be careful minho. As I turned away, Jan appeared, smiling brightly.

Hey, best friend," she said.

"You are not angry anymore?i asked her

She hugged me. No. I am fine.

Minho stood and walked away.

"Jan, I said quietly, "Minho told me something about Yoon."

Jan stopped. What did he say?

"He said he saw her last night. With some people.

Jan's face changed."I was going to tell you the same thing,’ Jan said looking at me with seriousness on her face..

I stared at her. You saw her too?

"Yes, Jan said. Around 9 p.m. Before I called you.

Okay hold on jan You mean you saw her immediately after you called me on phone?

Yes Jina jan said holding me" Jina yoon is not who she might be’And I need you to be careful”

I stood looking at jan and then my mind went to what Minho said too Is like jan is angry that am keeping new friends that's why she just want to lie or…

I over looked it as I looked at her holding her hands..

‘Jan listen’Just know you are my best friend and nobody will take your position in my life okay’

Jan hold me too as she smiled..

‘ why did you say that,’?

I smiled back at her ‘Nothing jan’

I forced my self to smile and hugged her,She hugged me back, smiling.

Back in my room, Yoon still lay on my bed, wrapped in the blanket.

I sat there, my thoughts moving around.

Jan could be jealous. That i understand but Minho?

Why would Minho lie?

And if he wasn't lying… then who exactly had I been spending my time with?

I turned looking at yoon who still lay on the bed eyes closed…