-WITHOUT YOU-
Chapter 1
At the department store…
Gemma: Hyung-nim, what do you think about this one? ( holding a shirt )
Tae Kyung: I don't like that, it's too common for a gift.
Gemma: So, do have any cool ideas?
Tae Kyung: Well, I have already thought about that.
Gemma: What is it then?
Tea Kyung: If you want to make his birthday special, why don't you just make your
own? Then give it to him. It's much nicer to have it that way.
Gemma: Wow. I didn't really think about that one. You're a genius! Thanks, Oppa!
Tae Kyung: Well, I'm not surprised that you don't even thought about that one.
You're stupid. He he.
Gemma: No I'm not! Well, if I'm going make my own gift for him, what should it be?
Hmm, even though he's my brother I don't know what am I suppose to give him.
Tae Kyung: Tsk, it's a shame that you don't know your brother very well.
Gemma: ( Sigh. ) I won't give up, I'll come up with a good idea sooner or later than
you think. Just wait and see. Ha!
Tae Kyung: Oh yeah? Make sure you'll come up with a better one!
Gemma: I'll guarantee you a hundred percent! ( two thumbs up )
Tae Kyung: Well, for now we should be heading back into the car. It's getting late.
Gemma: W-wait. I need to go to the restroom. Go ahead, meet you at the parking lot!
Tae Kyung: Hurry up and don't get lost.
Gemma: Ok! ( Running towards the nearest restroom )
At the parking lot…
Tae Kyung: Tsk! Where is she? Why is she taking so long? ( Looking at his watch )
If she doesn't come back here within 5 minutes I'm going to leave without her!
After a few minutes…
Gemma was running across the street, and Tae Kyung saw her.
Tae Kyung: Finally! I'm already tired of waiting for you! ( Yelled at Gemma )
Gemma: Sorry! ( Gemma shouts back )
Tae Kyung: Gemma, watch out!
Then suddenly a loud crash was heard. The scene happened so quickly that even Tae Kyung didn't saw it clearly.
Chapter 2
When Tae Kyung re-gained his focus, he went straight to where he heard the crash.
Tae Kyung: ( His heart was beating so fast ) Gemma? Where are you? Answer me!
Silence…
Tae Kyung: Gemma, it's no time for jokes! Come out now! Please! ( Desperately called Gemma )
And then… he saw her. Her body was full of blood and bruises. She was so still that Tae Kyung thought that she was already dead.
Tae Kyung: Gemma, wake up! Don't leave me! Please, wake up! (Tears fell across his face)
At the hospital…
It has been two hours since the operation started. Still, there's no news from Gemma. Shin Woo, Jeremy, and Manager Ma arrived after they were called by Tae Kyung. They're all patiently waiting and praying for Gemma's operation.
( FLASHBACK )
Tae Kyung: We're already there. Hang on, don't die. I'm begging you! ( Driving so fast. He even ran through a red light )
When they finally got into the hospital, he quickly carried Gemma out of the car and placed her on a stretcher where some doctors and nurses were waiting. They bring her right away in the Emergency Room.
Tae Kyung: ( He gripped Gemma's hands on the way to E.R. ) You're gonna be alright. They will save you and everything's gonna be back to normal.
Tae Kyung: Open your eyes Gemma don't die! I love you!
Nurse: Sir, you cannot go into the emergency room. You can wait here until the operation
is done.
Tae Kyung: But, Gemma needs me! I will not leave her side.
Nurse: It's an operational procedure sir. I'm sorry.
Tae Kyung was left alone standing outside the emergency room. His hands were shaking and his tears were falling continuously.
( END FLASHBACK )
Jeremy: Why is it taking so long? I can't wait here anymore! Urgh!
Shin Woo: It'll soon be over, just wait patiently.
Manager Ma: Mi Nam will kill me! Huhuhu.
Tae Kyung was just sitting silently; he's still in shock because of what had happened.
A doctor came out of the Emergency Room with indescribable expression across his face.
Jeremy: Doc, how's Gemma is she alright? Is there any serious injuries? Tell me!
Doc: Calm down, she's already stable.
Shin Woo: How long will it take for her to recover?
Doc: A while, but we're not yet finished examining her.
Manager Ma: It's good to hear that she's alright. (sight of relief). Mi Nam will never be
angry with me, thanks doc!
After hearing the conversation, Tae Kyung finally got up and said something.
Tae Kyung: Thank you for saving her Doc. Can I see her now?
Doc: You can see her after we transfer her in her room. Please excuse me.
Jeremy: I'm so happy! The moment we got in her room, I'll definitely hug her!
Shin Woo: Jeremy, maybe that's not a good thing to do. Remember, she's still
recovering.
Jeremy: Hmp!
Manager Ma: Ok, let's go to Gemma's room.
Tae Kyung: You all go ahead, I'll have to do something first.
Manager Ma: Come back before Gemma wakes up, ok?
Tae Kyung went away without looking back.
Gemma's room…
Jeremy: She's so cute even in sleeping even though she's full of bandages, I hope she
wakes up now.
Shin Woo: Shhh, you're going to really wake her when you don't stop talking too loud.
Let her rest.
Jeremy: Ok, ok. I'm going be quite. Jeez!
Manager Ma was snoring so loudly on the couch.
Shin Woo: Manager's snoring will wake Gemma.
Jeremy: Right! We should wake him up and tell him to go home.
Shin Woo: Right.
Jeremy tapped Manager on his shoulder.
Jeremy: Manager, wake up. ( Still not moving ) Hey, manager, wake up!
Manager Ma: Ha? What's wrong? ( Stands suddenly )
Shin Woo: Your snoring is too loud, you'll wake Gemma. If you want to sleep, go home.
Manager Ma: Ah, I'm so sorry. Ok, I'll go home. Do you want to come with me?
Jeremy: Nope, we're staying here.
Manager Ma: Ok, just call me if you need something. See you tomorrow!
He silently opened the door and closed it. All of a sudden, Jeremy's stomach growled.
Jeremy: Oppa, do you want to eat something? I'm hungry.
Shin Woo: Uhm, I want a hot tea.
Jeremy: Ok, I'll go and buy something to eat.
When Jeremy went away, Shin Woo sat closer to Gemma.
Shin Woo: Gemma, thank goodness you're alright. I won't forgive myself if anything
else happened to you. I will stay here until you wake up. Even though you're
always with Tae Kyung, I will guide and protect no matter what. I promise that
I will always comfort you when you need me.
Tae Kyung heard everything at the other side of the door, he's not aware that Shin Woo still has feelings for Gemma. Even though he and Gemma were together, he cannot deny the fact Shin Woo will do anything for her.
Jeremy suddenly came and called Tae Kyung.
Jeremy: Where have you been? Gemma is still sleeping, let's go inside.
When they went inside, Shin Woo was sitting on the couch and just looking at Gemma.
Jeremy: Here's your tea Oppa.
Shin Woo: Thanks.
Tae Kyung sat next to Gemma; he brought Pig-Rabbit and placed it near her.
Tae Kyung: You should rest well, I'm staying here until you wake up. I love you.
( He kissed Gemma's bandaged forehead )
Chapter 3
The next day…
Jeremy: She already slept a lot, maybe we should wake her.
Tae Kyung: No, just let her be. She needs it to regain her strength.
Shin Woo: Tae Kyung's right. We should just patiently wait until she wakes up.
Then suddenly, Gemma's eyes started to open. Everyone gathered around her excitedly.
Gemma: Where am I? What am I doing here?
Jeremy: Finally, you're already awake! How are you feeling?
Gemma: Uhm, my head aches so does my whole body. ( She tried to sit and saw her
bandages )
Gemma: What happened to me? I don't remember anything.
Shin Woo: Let's not talk about it now, you should rest some more.
Tae Kyung: I'm so sorry Gemma, I shouldn't have left you alone. It's my fault that
you're here. Please forgive me. ( He hugged Gemma )
Gemma: ( She jerked away from him ) Wait, who are you? Do I know you?
Everybody in the room froze. No one spoke for a long time, Shin Woo and Jeremy just stared at Gemma in disbelief. Tae Kyung was shock of what he has heard.
Gemma: Do I know you sir? ( She just stared at Tae Kyung with a confused look )
Jeremy: Gemma, you're only joking right?
Gemma: No, I'm not. Why would I make a joke especially at this time?
Shin Woo: Well, if you're not joking then do you know who I am and him?
( He pointed at Jeremy )
Gemma: Yes, you're Kang Shin Woo and he's Jeremy.
Shin Woo: That's right, how about him? ( He pointed at the shocked Tae Kyung )
Gemma: Hmmm, I know that I saw him somewhere but I can't remember.
At the moment Gemma said those words, Tae Kyung rushed out of the room.
Jeremy: Hey, Tae Kyung! Where are you going? Wait! (He followed Tae Kyung.)
Gemma: Did I say something wrong? Why did he leave so suddenly?
Shin Woo: I guess so, just stay here ok? I'll be right back.
Gemma was left with a confused look on her face.
After he heard that Gemma didn't remember him, he rushed out of the room and got on his car and was heading no where.
Tae Kyung: What's wrong with her? Why is she saying that she didn't know me? Urgh!
His phone rang, it's Shin Woo.
Tae Kyung: Yeah? ( He said angrily )
Shin Woo: Where are you?
Tae Kyung: ( He became conscious of what's he's doing, he really don't know where is he going so he stopped the car ) Why?
Shin Woo: I need to tell you something, it's about Gemma. It's really important.
Tae Kyung: Ok, I'll be right there. ( He hang up the phone and stirred the car at the other direction )
When Tae Kyung got back to the hospital, everybody was outside Gemma's room.
Tae Kyung: What is it?
Manager Ma: Tae Kyung, we already know why Gemma didn't remember you.
President Ahn: She has mild amnesia, the doctors said that she got that when she was hit
in the accident.
Jeremy: Even the doctors didn't know when her memory will come back.
Tae Kyung was so surprised that he didn't know what to say. He can't believe that this was happening to him.
Tae Kyung: Where is she? I want to talk to her.
Shin Woo: She's inside, we'll just leave you two alone.
When Tae Kyung went inside the room, Gemma was awake and just toying with pig-rabbit. He silently approached her. When Gemma noticed him, she tried to sit and looked at him with confusion. Tae Kyung sat next to her.
Gemma: I'm sorry for what had happened earlier, I know I shouldn't have done that.
Tae Kyung: It's ok, I understand why you did that.
Gemma: You know I really have the feeling that I know you but I can't remember anything. Sorry.
Tae Kyung: You really know me more than anyone else.
Gemma: Really? Are we friends or something?
Tae Kyung: More than friends, we are a couple. (He took Gemma's hand and kissed it)
Gemma blushed but still didn't believe what she heard.
Gemma: Uhmm, but I know that Shin Woo is my boyfriend. Maybe you've just mistaken
me from someone else.
Tae Kyung's world shattered that very moment. He suddenly let go of Gemma's hand. He didn't know what to say, he's still processing what she had said.
Gemma: Are you alright? Did I say something wrong?
Tae Kyung: I-I'm alright, I just need some fresh air. I'll just go outside. (He said this while holding back his tears)
Gemma: Ok, take care. (She smiled at him)
Tae Kyung just nodded and went away.
Tae Kyung walked aimlessly around the hospital. He wasn't even bothered when his fans started to took pictures of him. When he finally got tired, he just slumped down at the floor. He held back the tears, but didn't won over it.
It hurts him to see Gemma that way. He couldn't believe the fact that she didn't remember him and worst of all, she thought that Shin Woo is her boyfriend. He's blaming his self for what has happened to her, he thought that maybe if he didn't leave Gemma on her own maybe none of this will ever happen.
Sorrow and pain reigned across Tae Kyung's heart. He was suffering so much to the extent that he felt that the whole world turned its back at him. Without his star, he couldn't see anything even if it is bright. His world was full of darkness that very moment.
When Shin Woo went inside Gemma's room, she was just staring at the ceiling and didn't notice his presence. He just sat down on the couch and just stared at her and wondered what happened to her and Tae Kyung when they left them.
Then suddenly Gemma spoke…
Gemma: Why did he think that he's my boyfriend? It's really confusing! (sigh)
Shin Woo was surprised of what he has heard. Did he really hear that correctly?
Gemma: As far as I know, Shin Woo's my boyfriend. But he keeps saying that he's my
boyfriend. Urgh, my head hurts because of that!
Shin Woo: Did you really mean that?
Gemma was surprised because Shin Woo suddenly showed up by her side.
Gemma: Yeah. I mean, you're my boyfriend right?
Shin Woo: No, Tae Kyung's your REAL boyfriend not me. You just bumped your head
so hard that you forgot about him.
Gemma: But! That's not true, I can't even remember him. Stop joking around Shin Woo,
it's not funny,
Shin Woo: I'm dead serious Gemma! If you won't believe me, then ask Jeremy or
Manager Ma.
Gemma: But I love you Shin Woo! How can I love him when my heart only beats for
you?
Shin Woo: That's not right! How many times do I have to tell you? Tae Kyung's your
boyfriend not me. Many times I'd want this to happen but not at this moment. I
wanted to you to be my girlfriend but not this way. Please Gemma, I'm begging
you. Try so hard to remember Tae Kyung, he really needs you right now.
Shin Woo started to cry so does Gemma. Shin Woo didn't expect this to happen, he only wants to see her happy and contented even thought he's not the reason for it. He felt pity for Tae Kyung, even though they were very opposite in everything, he already treated him as his own brother. Everything is so complicated.