Back To You by Msy Dee (namjoon book recommendations .TXT) 📕

Chapter 22 - Take care

 

3 hours later, the doctor came out and I rushed to him. He explained that the wound is currently not too serious. But Gab has to stay over for further check up.

Seeing him lying down on the bed resting, my heart ache. I can’t stop crying beside him, it’s my entire fault that he will end up like this.

 

Then I felt a pad on my head, Gabriel is awake.

“Heyy” he smile

I wipped off my tears to avoid him from worrying. The police took Gab statement and went back, case closed they said. I was advised to go back as the Gab need more rest after the surgery. I leave reluctantly and return back home alone.. I did not sleep the whole night, and I woke up early to prepare some congee to bring for Gabriel. I went to the hospital, found him sitting up on the bed. He smiled at me when he saw me and I feed him the food.

The doctor mentioned that Gab is recovering well, and he is able to go back soon.

I went to take care of Gab the whole 3 days. I told my mum that I need some more time at here as Gab fell sick. I requested them to inform the café to spare me a few more days before I return to start work.

I took Gabriel home, I cooked and bathed him. Not letting him to do anything but rest the whole day.

 

The day is here, time for me to go home. Gabriel got recovered and he’s sending me to the airport. “Please take care of yourself when I am not around. You just recovered from your injury, try not to work yourself too hard” I said to him.

He just smiled and nodded. “I will miss you.”

“Same back to you.”

Mum came to pick me up and she told me the café manager is willing to give me 2 days before I start work. I am wearing turtleneck top to cover the injury from my parents, resting on my bed so that I can get prepared for my work in two days time.

Chapter 23 - Rejection

I reported to the café at 10.00am sharp, waiting for further instruction. The bar owner instruct a senior in the shop to guide me along. I start from serving the food, cleaning the tables and throwing the rubbish. Even though it’s difficult for me in the first place, but I am slowly getting used to it and I realize the time pass faster this way. I told Gabriel about it when we got online. “That’s great, you are getting really independent now.”

“Your birthday is coming in two weeks, how are you going to celebrate?” he asked

“I have no idea, I guess I won’t have much fun without you in any ways.”

“Sorry that I can’t be there for you. I am working on this project that requires a lot of attention”

“Is okay, don’t worry. I will share my fun with you soon enough.”

 

It’s been smooth since I started working at the café. The staffs there treat me very well and I learnt a lot from them. I got a birthday off in my schedule on my birthday. My parents have yet to tell me if they are available to go out for a dinner. Then I guess I will stay at home and party by myself!

After work, I left to the nearby bookstore to grab some reference book for my senior year.

“Laylea. Its really you.” Someone saying beside me and it’s Micah. He looked rather rugged in some way, with his beard not shaved clean and he smelled. I have not seen him ever since he got graduated.

“Micah? Why are you here. And what happen to you?”

“I am totally fine. I got rejected by the university that I desired and I just got really down recently.”

“I am sorry to hear that.”

“I wish you are there for me. Perhaps I can do better with you around.”

“Well, you can always try for other great universities nearby. It shouldn’t be a problem for you at all. You are a smart guy”

“Are you attached right now?”

“Yes I am. I have to go now actually, I’ll see you around.”

I left the store and went home immediately.

I went online and search for Micah’s facebook page since I unfriend him after the breakup.

I can’t believe this.

There’s this comment sayings that Micah got rejected from his university and went into depression with unstable mentality. His parents are actually looking for him and get the public to contact them if anyone sees him. Holyshit, and I saw him earlier on. I called up the number from the post and told them about it. I assume that it’s his mother who picks up the call and she did not recognize my voice at all. Is it my fault that causes him to this state? I hope they find him soon.. 

 

Chapter 24 - Fear

I have started working for almost a month at the café now. Everything is great, at work and with Gabriel. We talk almost everyday but that has to depend on my shift work whether to fit in his schedule but most of them we would try to wait up for each other and talk a bit. After all, we are in a long distance relationship. If we did not do in a correct way, things can go wrong anytime. Other than these, there’s Micah. I am still worrying for him, there’s no news updated that he is found. I wonder how is he..

After my shift, I get changing and left the café. While on my way home, I feel someone is following me. I fasten my pace and crossed the road to confirm whether that person follows too. When I turn around, there’s nobody there. “Laylea..” I jumped. I turn back and saw Micah standing in front of me. He looked more worse than the last time I saw him. His clothes are rugged and dirty. “Micah, where have you been? The news are all about you.. Are you alright?”

“I am fine. I know for sure that you still care about me.”

“stay here, and I will call your mum to come and pick you up”

“no! you can’t do that. I don’t want to see them”

“but Micah.. you look ill. Are you hurt anywhere?”

“No I am not. Laylea, would you mind following me to a place? I wish to show you something”

“But..”

“I promise to go home once you come with me”

I hesitated, of course I want him to go home and get treated. So I agreed and he led me the way. We came to a garage, Micah took out a key and open the lock.

“Micah? What is it that you wish to show me?”

He get me seated down on one of the stool and wait for him to return.

This place looks old and I suppose there’s no one else can find this place at all. How did Micah have this place? Does he live here during his missing period?

“Here, have some tea.” Micah returned back with a small gift box and a cup of tea.

I drank a bit and leave it on the floor as I have no intention to stay here any further.

“Micah? How did you have the key of this place? Have you been staying at here?”

He looked around and smile, “Yes, my father used to own this place and brought me here since I am young. He gave me the key for this place and let me have the ownership here.”

I take in what he said and no further comments. I bet his parents don’t even remember that they have this place and their son is staying at here.

“Laylea..” Micah picked up the gift box and opened to me.

It’s a ring in it. A plain silver ring

“Would you marry me?” He asked.

I am shocked at his words. I should probably pay extra care to the words coming from my mouth. But what should I say?

Just then, before I wish to say something, reject him and leave. I felt giddy and the next thing I know is I fainted.

Chapter 25 - Unstable mind

 

When I opened my eyes, I was being tied up on a chair with a masking tape on my mouth. I had my heart in my mouth when I saw Micah standing at the entrance and locking up the door. He’s keeping me here, this is kidnapping for sure. He had all this planned the moment he sees me. Then he saw me awake staring at him with my pleading eyes.. He walked towards me.

“Laylea baby, you are awake. I don’t mean to do this but I did not want to hear any rejection from you. I want to marry you..”

The look of Micah’s eye made my blood run cold.

“You know, the moment I realized that I can’t do well without you. My life, my studies are all being affected. I know that I am wrong in the first place for hooking up with Ivy, but I apologized! Why didn’t you forgive me? Why?”

He pick up the trash bin and threw in on the floor with all the rubbish came out.

I stared in horror, those are pictures of mine and Gabriel. He