Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.
~Leo Tolstoy

39.

Just as the Kim family was getting done with their lunch, Ye Sura showed signs of waking up. Tae was the first to notice the furrow in her eye brows and slowly she started trying to lift her hands.

The father and son quickly got next to her whereas Kook filled a glass a water knowing she might want it as soon as she wakes up. Slowly, Ye Sura opened her eyes and all three of them finally breathed.

'Why are you kids here?' Ye Sura asked as soon as she woke up.

'You scared us Eomma.' Tae said, tears leaving his yes as he hugged her. She patted his head.

'What do you take me for? I am still to see my grand children. I can't leave this earth so soon. Don't worry.'

'Jagi, don't talk like that' Mr Kim said, kissing her hand.

'Aish you guys. I just fainted. Relax. Let me sit up and hug my kookie.' Ye Sura said.

'Mom, you can't yet. You have hurt your back.' Tae said, stopping her in her attempts to stand up.

Tae made space for Kook to come and hug her. Kookie went and hugged her, 'Get well soon Eomma. You have to teach me so many things.'

'Ahh! My kookie missed me.' Ye Sura said.

'Do you need water Eomma?' Kook asked.

'Yes baby. A bit please.' Ye Sura lovingly replied.

Kookie gave her water and called for the help to clear their lunch and being a fresh bowl for Mrs Kim and her food.

Ye Sura noticed how they had been eating in front of her instead of dining table. Ah! They really were scared. It wouldn't be a lie of someone said that she was the glue that held the family together. But she was glad to see Kookie trying to hold the family in place. Ye Sura knew of something happened to her neither her son or her husband would be able to take care of anything. She was happy Kook would be able to take care of both of them. She could at least be at peace now.

As soon as her food was served, Tae and Kook left the couple alone, giving them some privacy. Tae knew his father wanted to hold her and he won't do any such thing in their presence. Kook took the clue and after making sure that there was enough water at her bedside, he too left.

Both of them were just getting out when they were met by Hobi coming up.

'How is Eomma Tae?' Hobi asked as soon as he saw the couple.

'She just woke up hyung. She is going to be fine.' Tae said relieved.

Hobi hugged both of them. As they were about to make their way to the library, Kook asked Tae, 'Hyung, Can you share the address of Eomma's doctor? He had mentioned some medicines. I will meet him and also ask him if there were specific instructions as to what to do and what not to.'

'Yes baby. I will. Just give me a moment. His card is in the library. I will just send Hobi along with it.' Tae said.

Kook nodded and Tae was about to go when he turned to Kook and hugged him,
'Be safe when you are out baby.'

'Yes hyung' Kook said.

Kook went to the room and changed his clothes, when he got out he heard a knock.

'Come in.'

'There you go Jungkook.' Hobi said with his signature sunshine smile. Jungkook couldn't help but smile back. He handed him.the card that had the address on it.

Before he left, Kook asked him, 'Hyung, Do you know how Eomma takes care of the house?'

'I am not sure I don't understand what you are trying to ask, Kookie.' Hobi said with a confused face.

Kook said, 'I was wondering how do I know if there is enough grocery in the home or the laundry has been done. I had meant to ask everything from Eomma as soon as I came back but now....' Kook left the sentence trail.

'Ah! Yes, the head butler knows all of this. You just need to check in with him. He will tell you everything.' Hobi smiled and left.

Kook brushed his hair, took his wallet and Tae's car keys. His car was yet to arrive. So, he texted Tae that he would be taking his car and put the location of the card on the gps as he sent his live location to his husband so that he wouldn't worry. Knowing Tae, he knew he wouldn't call but keep getting worried.

He made a mental note to have a long talk with the head butler when he came back.

Driving on the busy road, it took him more time to reach that it normally would have. He noted that Seoul traffic was much worse than his hometown and that he needed to always keep extra time in hand. As soon as he reached the clinic, he asked for the doctor. And as soon as Kim Jungkook left his mouth, he was taken to the Doctor's office.

He bowed to the Doctor as he was asked to sir down. The doctor put some X-rays in the light, 'She was very lucky this time Mr Kim. Please make sure that there is no such incident from next time. I have written this prescription for her, but I suggest from now on her diet should include food for strengthening her bones.'

'When can she walk around, Sir?' He asked the Doctor.

'She can try to walk with a belt and stick after 3 days. But, make sure till the next 15 days, she doesn't ever walk without the belt.' The doctor replied.

Kook thanked the Doctor. He went to the medicine shop and bought the medicines, walking stick as well as a belt for her back. He also bought a wheel chair. She would need one to go to and fro from washroom. He also called one of the care agencies and told them that he needed a full-time female nurse on duty for 15 days. Kook didn't mind taking care of her but she would need help from someone in the washroom and Appa couldn't always be there. So, as a back up option having a well trained nurse sounded like a good decision to him.

After he was done, he loaded everything into his car and left for home. When he reached, he requested the help to place everything in his room instead of Eomma's except the medicines. She had just woken up. She would be shocked by seeing everything at once. So, the stuff was to be kept in their room.

It was already five thirty. He knew he should call Jin hyung to ask what kind of foods helped bring back strength but there was so much to be done. So, he quickly typed a message requesting him for the same. And sat with Do Yun, the head butler, to give a run through of everything.

Do Yun started, 'Young master, the list of vegetables and other food is provided by Mrs Kim and I send someone to shop for them. The Laundry of sheets and bed materials is due tomorrow. Clothes are washed everyday. The help picks them up from everyone's basket. The gardens need to be tended to. Mrs Kim was going to get it done today. But after what happened, I asked the gardener to wait. Master had told me that business people were going to come for a meeting in three days. Their menu is yet to be finalised. There are still some wedding things present here and there that need to be sorted out. The wedding gifts given by people also need to be sorted yet. The storage room is full. And some payments need to be taken care of. I would have asked Master, but it didn't seem appropriate.'

Kook sighed, there was so much needed to be done. How did Eomma manage to do everything without worrying about all of this? And how did she manage to take care of everything and take care of her family. But he was trained to be a CEO. He could do this. Delegate---that was the first principle taught to him to become a good leader. Perfect. That's where he would start.

Kook finally spoke, 'Do Yun shi, first, there is going to be a full-time nurse going to be staying here for the next 15 days. Please make arrangements for her.
Second, I am going to be sharing the final menu with Suna by tonight and for groceries, I will be changing and adding a few things from usual please ask the person who goes to buy to ensure that they are buying the correct things.
Thirdly, ask the gardener to come day after tomorrow, I will guide him.

And about the payments, send me the list with the details, I will get them done. The laundry of sheets will have to wait for one more day. I am calling someone for putting in carpets in the entire home. They will be here tomorrow.

Ah! About the wedding presents, please keep the ones that are from close friends and relatives and get them sent to mine and Tae's room. Others please give them to an orphanage. Along with the gifts Tae will arrange. I will share the address with you. I think I covered everything. Am I missing something?' Kook asked.

'No young master, I have noted everything. I will get this done.' Do Yun said and took his leave.

In the meantime, Kook ordered two footrests for Tae online. The delivery was going to be tomorrow along with it a bigger table for Eomma and Appa's room, for the next fifteen days, they would be eating there. It would just be easier with one table.

He also heard from Jin hyung about the food that was good to be eaten for recovering and gaining strength. He sent it Do Yun and also wrote the standard meals for business dinner and sent it to Suna. He asked his secretary to do the payments that needed to be done from his personal account.

Everything was done. The carpets needed to be talked about with Tae and before that he needed to check on on his husband. But it was already 8, he was so tired. He closed his eyes for five minutes, thinking that he would wake up and go on and check on his husband.

Before he knew, he had drifted off to sleep. And as Tae came back from the library at 9. He smiled looking at his husband. He had gone to meet Do Yun before coming to the room only to find out that everything was already taken care.

Tae went down and softly kissed his husband's cheeks. At the soft touch Kook opened his eyes.

AN: Kook is on fire.