Forgiveness

Nhu Loan sat on her bed, she insisted that LTQ rest at his home since he was growing dark circles instantly, which she can't bare to look. But now she's starting to regret it. Being alone in an empty room was not a way to make her feel better. She looked over the spot where LTQ sat beside her, and it made her even more aware of her solitary confinement in the hospital room. She wanted him here, she needed him here. She suddenly felt guilty--and maybe a sense of disgust--at herself. Jimmy was dead and it troubled her. Nhu Loan was interrupted with her train of thoughts when she heard a knock on the door. She turned eagerly to the door.

Nhu Loan (whisper): Quang!

Bang Kieu slowly poked his head in. Nhu Loan's smile loosen and she laid back down in disappointment. Bang Kieu walked over to her, making sure to keep his distance, she avoided any contact.

Bang Kieu: I...uh...brought you flowers. Um...let me put them in water for you.

Nhu Loan: Thanks. (glaring at the window)

Bang Kieu: I should leave you alone.

Nhu Loan: Bye.

He was about to head for the door when he turned around.

Bang Kieu: I just wanna say that I'm sorry for what I said and did to you.

Nhu Loan: Ok.

Bang Kieu: I know you're still mad at me, that's fine. Beckham's mad at me too.

Nhu Loan: Why would he?

Bang Kieu: I sent him away.

Nhu Loan: You sent the boy away!? Where to?

Bang Kieu: He's gone to somewhere safe. It was for the best. God, I do miss him already.

Nhu Loan slowly turned around to face him. She had never seen him so sad.

Nhu Loan: You'll see him again... right?

Bang Kieu made no reply. He slowly turns around and headed for the door. "I hope you'll recover soon."

Nhu Loan was fighting inside--a battle of her pride and sympathies. She wanted to say something. She wanted to ask him more about Beckham, she wanted to ask him to stay--not just because she needed company but also because she wanted to, more than ever, to say she's forgiven him. But just before she was going to say any of these things, Bang Kieu stopped on his way to the door and spoke.

"I know you own me nothing and I'm in no position to ask anything from you, but ... should anything happens to me, take care of Beckham for me, okay?" With that said, he left.

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It has been 48 hours since LTQ actually had some decent sleep. He was reluctant to leave Loey behind but after she insisted, he went home and did just that. For the next few days LTQ has spent it in bed, snoring loudly while sprawled across his bed. Smacking his mouth, he rolled over on his side-

Minh Tuyet: GAAH!!!!

LTQ's eyes were wide open to find himself hugging Minh Tuyet's arm, he stares at her fingers in shock only to find himself being smacked by it.

LTQ: What are you doing here? How in the hell you get in?

Minh Tuyet: Let go of my hand first!

LTQ: Oh...How'd you break in? You broke my door didn't you?

Minh Tuyet: Hello...you gave everyone a copy just in case you lost yours, idiot!

LTQ: Oh, so why are you here?

Minh Tuyet: Can't I come visit you?

LTQ: You want something don't you?

Minh Tuyet: No. I called Loey and she said she was worried about you and was wondering if you were getting enough sleep.

LTQ: She did? What else did she say? Did she say anything else about me?

Minh Tuyet: She said...(pause) you really like her don't you?

LTQ: NO! that's...absurd, it's like liking your sister or something...psh. Tuh!

Minh Tuyet: I knew it! Quang's in love with his high school sweat heart yet again!

LTQ: SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!

Minh Tuyet: (gasp) I should tell Loey the good news!

LTQ: YOU TELL HER AND I'LL KILL YOU!