I LOVE YOU MY FRIEND (FAN FICTION) (CHAPTER 43)

CHAPTER 43

    "Do you think it's really wise to stay here?" Lena asked Daichi as she worriedly looked at the door of the room.

    "We don't have any choice. And besides we'll be staying here for only a short time . . . maybe two or three days will do. We just have to wait until things clears up. My men are already trying to fix everything. As soon as everything's fine, we can leave Japan again. IF . . . that is what you want . . ." Daichi said with hesitation.

    "Frankly I don't want to stay here. I'm afraid of staying so close to Jaejoong. What if he suddenly starts asking questions . . . like why I'm on a wheelchair?" Lena said worriedly.

    Daichi sighed. "Don't you think . . . it would really be better if he knew about what really happened to you? I think it would solve a lot of things."

    "No! I don't want him to pity me. He has his own life now. Let's just leave everything as it is. I know telling him the truth will only complicate things," she said as she rolled her wheelchair near the window. Then she sadly stared out at the sky. It was almost night time, and the stars were starting to appear.

    Daichi shook his head. His heart was somehow being crushed as he continued to watch Lena looking so pitiful. He then decided to just leave her alone. He slowly walked out of the room. He knew Lena needed some time alone to think. He then went straight to where the DBSK boys were sitting.  He instantly noticed that there was something wrong because of the expression on Jaejoong's face.

    "Micky . . . " Daichi uttered.

    Micky looked at Daichi and smiled. "Yes, what is it?"

    "Look . . . we don't want to cause any trouble. We can leave and . . ." Daichi started to say.

    "Nonsense . . . you and Lena can stay here as long as you like," Micky uttered.

    "I'm sorry for the inconvenience Xiah, Max, U-Know and . . . Jaejoong. I will try to fix our problem quickly so that we can leave your apartment as soon as possible," Daichi said as he faced the other DBSK boys.

    "Frankly, we're just shocked. Don't worry about us. And just like what Micky said, the two of you can stay here as long as you like. We are always willing to help," U-Know said as he secretly looks at Jaejoong's reaction.

    "Thank you guys. I think two or three days would be enough, and we can leave Japan again," Daichi uttered.

    "You're leaving again?" Max asked with a raised eyebrow.

    "Yes, there is no reason for us to stay here any longer," Daichi answered as he looked straight at Jaejoong.

    Jaejoong stared back at Daichi. He was about to say what was running in his mind, when Max suddenly asked something.

    "Daichi . . . why is Lena on a wheelchair? Is she sick or something?" Max asked curiously.

    Daichi exchanged glances with Micky.

    "She's suffered a bad sprain before going here . . . So she's on a wheelchair," Micky suddenly answered.

    "Oh . . . I actually thought something was wrong with her," Max said with a sigh of relief.

    Micky tried to laugh. "What could possibly be wrong with her. She's still the same Lena we all knew."

    "So Micky where will you sleep? You can stay in my room if you like," Xiah said with a smile.

    "I was really planning to ask you about that. Good thing, you already opened that topic," Micky said with a grin.

    Suddenly a phone started ringing. Daichi hurriedly took out his phone and answered it.

    Several minutes later . . . Daichi's expression had somehow changed after receiving the mysterious phone call.

    "Micky . . . do you think you and I can talk privately? I really need to discuss something with you," Daichi said

seriously.

    Micky just nodded his head and stood up. "we can talk outside," he uttered.

    Daichi and Micky both went out of the apartment unit. Then they headed straight to the nearby fire exit.

    "What's wrong?" Micky asked worriedly.

    "Do you think you can take care of Lena for a day or two? I really need to go and fix something," Daichi answered.

    "Can I help? What's wrong?' Micky asked again.

    "One of my men have informed me that a large group of men from Lena's clan are already being sent in different locations. So I need to go and make myself visible in another place. So I can lure those men away from here," Daichi explained.

    "So you're going to leave Lena? Where will you go?" Micky asked.

    "I don't know yet. But what is important now is to hide Lena. You know she doesn't want anyone from her family to know about her situation," Daichi said.

    Micky nodded. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of her. It's a good thing! It's our day-off tomorrow. Nothing to do . . . So I can stay with her all day long."
    
    "That's good. Thank you. I am really sorry for the trouble we are bringing you," Daichi apologized.

    "It's nothing. Aren't you going to say goodbye to Lena before you go?" Micky asked.

    "I am really in a hurry. I'll just call her and explain everything later. Oh! And before I forget . . . Lena can't be left alone in a room when she's sleeping. Ever since that day . . . when Jaejoong got beaten badly . . . she had started having
nightmares everyday. That's why most of the time . . . she's afraid to sleep. So please . . . stay in the room with her. . . especially at night. I am really worried about her, especially now . . . with her being pregnant and all," Daichi said with
concern.

    "Just do what you've got to do. I'll take care of Lena and her baby," Micky said with a smile.

    Daichi somehow felt relieved after hearing Micky's words. He knew Lena was safe with Micky around.

    Ten minutes later . . . Micky entered the apartment unit alone.

    "Where's Daichi?" U-Know asked.

    "He had to take care of some personal matters. So he won't be around for a day or two," Micky answered.

    "So he left Lena here?" Max asked.

    "Yes, and he asked me to take care of her while he's gone," Micky replied with a smile.

    Jaejoong felt irritated with Micky. He was jealous even though he was trying very hard to deny it. He quickly stood up and walked towards his room.

    "Hyung, where are you going? It's dinner time already," Max said.

    "I just lost my appetite. I'll just go to sleep," Jaejoong answered.

    As soon as Jaejoong was gone, U-Know couldn't help but confront Micky.

    "What are you trying to do Micky? We all know that Jaejoong still has feelings for Lena. So why are you trying to torture him?" U-Know asked.

    "I'm not trying to torture him," Micky replied.

    "But what you're doing is wrong. Why do you have to put yourself in the middle of Lena and Jaejoong's problem?" Xiah asked.

    "If Jaejoong still wants her, there's no one stopping him from taking her back. He's free to do whatever he wants. As for me . . . I just want to be true to myself once and for all. I love you and I'm willing to do anything just to make her happy," Micky said seriously.

    U-Know shook his head in confusion. "You and Jaejoong are both very stubborn. Okay we'll respect your decision Micky. But I do hope you already thought about the consequences that may arise from your actions."

    Micky smiled. "I've thought about the things you're saying. And frankly I'm not scared and I've already decided . . . that there's no turning back."

    Xiah, U-Know and Max all sighed heavily. They were all very confused on what they were supposed to do. They all cared about Micky and Jaejoong, and they were totally torn on who to side with.

    Inside Jaejoong's room . . .

    Jaejoong silently stared at the painting in his room. The more he looked at it, the more intense the pain he felt.

    "Why Lena? Why?" he uttered. "Why did you come back? Do you still love me?" he asked as he covered his face with his hands. He was totally confused. He wanted to talk to Lena, and know the answers to all the questions that were running through his mind.

    Back in Micky's room . . .

    Lena was staring out of the window when Micky slowly entered the room.

    "Lena . . ." Micky called.

    "Yes?" she immediately replied as she turned her wheelchair around to face Micky.

    "It's time to eat," Micky said with a sweet smile.

    Lena lowered her head. Somehow she didn't feel like going out of the room. She was embarrassed and scared, both at the same time.

    "I . . .I'm not hungry," she replied.

    Micky knelt down infront of Lena. "You're not hungry . . . or you're just scared to go out?"

    Lena stared straight at Micky. "Both," she quickly replied.

    Micky sighed. "Jaejoong's in his room now. He said that he doesn't want to eat. So it's quite safe to go out now."
    
    "But . . . I'm also scared of the others. I'm afraid of what they might say or what they might ask. I'm really confused right now. I don't want to think anymore," she said with a heavy sigh.

    "Don't worry. I'm here for you. I'll take care of you while Daichi is gone. You do know that he's gone, don't you?" Micky asked.

    Lena nodded. "Yes, he just called me, and he already explained everything. That's why I'm feeling more embarrassed now. I'm left all alone here. Frankly I don't know what your friends are thinking."

    "You don't need to worry about Xiah, Max and U-Know. They won't interrogate you. And besides . . . they also care about you. So you don't have to be afraid of them," Micky said.

    "But . . ." she uttered.

    "No buts . . . your baby needs some nourishment. So you've got to eat whether you like it or not," Micky lectured as he carefully pushed Lena's wheelchair out of the room.

    "Don't be scared . . . I will take care of you," Micky whispered to Lena before they went into the dining room.