Chapter 36 - Licking Wounds As She Hides Away

The air is heavy with many things unsaid and neither of us chose to say anything for a while.

At that moment, it felt like it was just us two until I realize that we are in a hospital.

“Can we go somewhere?”

He nodded and the two of us decided to be in the park.

We sat by the bench still burdened with our silence.

I couldn’t look him in the eye, and despite his gaze remained on me.

I didn’t know why I feel so ashamed to admit to him my true condition. It didn’t feel right to tell him. I didn’t want to and I don’t know why.

He should have been the first person to know since I’m dating him but I somehow couldn’t find the heart to feel comfortable enough to let him know what was going on.

I know it isn’t my fault and that maybe my pacing isn’t as fast as I had hoped but I feel bad nonetheless.

“I thought you’d have to stay there for another few days. I didn’t realize you’d be back today.”

“I rushed here soon as I heard about you.”