Chapter 57

Alina's POV
Ryan hid behind the curtains in this room right in the corner. He hid to avoid Mark so he wouldn't find out that he was in my room. Because he was worried that it would cause big problems if Mark caught him and was here to accompany me. Mark would definitely wonder why Ryan was here with me if he saw Ryan in this room right now. He will also definitely be suspicious of my decision to donate blood to Jake. He must have immediately focused on Ryan who had told me that Jake was here being treated too and needed a blood donor.
That means that Mark will be even more suspicious of Ryan. Mark will suspect that Ryan has been here before and not just snuck in here once or twice. From there, big questions will definitely arise in Mark's mind and will even invite new disasters for Ryan and me. Apart from that, my relationship with Mark will also be threatened with breaking up in the future and the future relationship between the three of us will not be good. For that reason, Ryan and I agreed to hide everything from Mark. That Mark shouldn't know and shouldn't be suspicious about the big things that have happened between me and Ryan all this time.
Immediately, Mark came into my room. He gave me a smile and walked towards me. He approached me and started asking about my current condition.
"Are you starting to feel better now?"
"Of course." I smiled to return his smile and at the same time to cover my nervousness because I was worried that Ryan would be caught hiding here.
"Thank goodness then, I hope you recover quickly and can go home soon, darling." While stroking my hair and kissing my forehead.
Suddenly I felt surprised, because this was the first time Mark had done that to me. On the other hand, I felt awkward and even uncomfortable because in this room it wasn't just me and Mark. But there was also Ryan who could have peeked and watched this scene from behind the curtains. Unfortunately, I felt embarrassed and my cheeks immediately turned red.
"Hey, what's wrong with you? Your face is turning very red? Are you embarrassed? Just relax, Alina, we're dating, so don't be so embarrassed with me."
It was even worse for Mark to say it. I felt like I was in a position where I was cheating and felt bad for Ryan. Ryan must have heard all our conversation. I think Ryan has heard Mark's statement just now that Mark and I are officially dating. I'm afraid Ryan has bad thoughts about me. But why should I think about Ryan and his feelings? What does it have to do with Ryan if it's true that I have a special relationship with Mark? Besides, Ryan is nobody to me. So why should I be afraid of hurting Ryan's feelings and making Ryan think negatively about me? But even so, in reality it is still difficult for me to hide my bad feelings towards Ryan.
I tried to change the conversation. By asking Mark something.
"Mark?"
"Yes?"
"Has Jake had a blood transfusion?"
"Of course."
"How is he now?"
"It's quite good and has been transferred to the inpatient ward."
"Thank goodness Jake is starting to get better."
Suddenly the door opened and I saw Tom with a panicked expression coming here. His breathing was irregular. He just remained silent, frozen in the middle of the door. Starting to gather breath to speak.
His sweat was dripping from his temples as if he had carried out a heavy load.
Hah heh hoh.
Mark frowned and I, too, felt very strange about Tom's sudden arrival here.
"Tom, what's wrong with you coming here after me?"
Still panting and having difficulty answering.
"Tom, come on say it!”
"Ba... Danger."
"What's dangerous?"
"There... there..." While pointing outside.
"What? Come on, explain what you said! Speak the truth." Mark seemed a little annoyed with Tom, who was speaking incoherently and in fragments. But it was very natural because he was still gathering his breath and having difficulty getting a sound out of his mouth.
"Mark, wait a minute! Poor Tom, he's exhausted from lack of breath. Let him rest for a moment until his breathing stabilizes and he can speak clearly."
"Okay."
After waiting a few minutes, Tom was now able to speak with words that were easy to understand and understand.
"Mark, there, it's serious, very dangerous, Jake."
"What's wrong with Jake? Don't make me curious and even panic!" Mark's voice rose.
"That was Jake getting knocked out by Jordan."
"Huh Jordan? He's here again? It's serious and can't be left like that. Why didn't you talk earlier Tom?" Mark shouted at Tom in front of me.
"Who is Jordan?" I asked innocently.
Mark didn't answer my question and instead immediately ran outside to meet Jordan, yes, I don't know him at all. That name is even foreign to my ears, it seems like a new person.
Likewise with Tom after Mark just ran away. Tom also ran out leaving me alone in a hurry without even saying goodbye to me. I'm now starting to daydream and guess what might have happened. The door to my room was still wide open because no one had closed it, both Mark and Tom just walked away and ran without remembering to close the door again.
Ryan never came out of his hiding place. Where's Ryan? Did he fall asleep or forgot? I tried calling him to make sure he was okay and would come out of his hiding place soon.
"Ryan? Ryan? Did you hear me?"
There was no response or answer at all.
"Ryan?" I tried calling him again.
"Ryan?" It was the third time before he appeared behind the curtains. With dim eyes and he was shaking with both sides of his fingers.
"Are you asleep?"
"Hehe... sorry."
"Hmm.."
"Is Mark home yet?"
"Yes, of course you can see for yourself that there are only us in this room. Close the door and come back here!"
He walked limply and still felt sleepy. Closed the door and came back to me. I felt safe, because Ryan had fallen asleep, it seemed like it had been quite some time since I talked to Mark earlier. I don't think Ryan heard Mark's statement about our relationship. Thank God, if that's the reality, now I feel relieved. Suddenly Ryan asked again about Mark's return from here.
"Why did Mark come home earlier?"
"Erm, Tom came here after him and gave Mark surprising news."
"What news is that?" Ryan frowned.
"I don't know, but clearly Tom said that Jake is currently in danger because of Jordan's arrival."
"Huh Jordan again?" Suddenly Ryan was shocked after I said Jordan's name in front of him.