Chapter 87

Meanwhile, Eunwoo followed the man heading toward the restroom. The guard’s sneaky behavior only confirmed Eunwoo’s suspicion he is definitely a rival. As the man reached for the restroom door, he suddenly flinched. In that moment, Eunwoo lunged, slamming him hard against the wall. The guard groaned as Eunwoo gripped his neck tightly, already pressing a gun against his forehead. Luckily, no one was around.

The man’s eyes widened in shock and fear “Who the fuck are you, huh? Why the hell have you guys been following him from the start?” Eunwoo asked in a low, threatening voice.

“I… I’m Jungkook sir’s g-guard,” the man stammered. Eunwoo clenched his teeth and pressed harder, choking him.

“Don’t fucking lie! I saw you sneaking behind him. Why would his guard act like that, huh? You think I don’t have eyes?” Eunwoo hissed coldly.

“I… I really am! I swear! I have proof!” the man cried out, trembling. Eunwoo loosened his grip slightly but kept the gun firmly in place. The man hurriedly pulled out his wallet and showed his ID and cards, proving he was indeed one of Bangtan’s guards.

Eunwoo narrowed his eyes. “Then why the hell are you in this outfit?” “I-It was Seokjin sir’s order. He asked us to dress casually… to not ruin Jungkook sir’s moment, that’s all,” the man explained nervously.

Eunwoo let out a deep sigh and tucked the gun back into his waistband. He adjusted the man’s collar and muttered, “Ahjussi, better do your job properly, hmm? If you’re gonna sneak, at least learn how to do it right.”

He tapped the guard’s shoulder and walked away but stopped when the guard asked “B…but who are you?” The guard asked as he was getting suspicious of eunwoo when he had the gun. Eunwoo clicked his tougue and said “think lyk I am his personal bodyguard maybe!” Eunwoo said nonchalantly and left, the guard scratched his head and stood there.

Meanwhile Eunwoo entered the restroom and glanced at Jungkook who was speaking to someone, Jungkook didn’t see him entering. Euwnoo silently went inside the restroom.

Inside eunwoo heard Jungkook suddenly raise his voice. Eunwoo leaned against the wall behind him, silently listening. Meanwhile, when Jungkook entered the restroom a moment ago the phone in his hand buzzed again. It was Hyunwoo.

He put the phone to his ear just as Hyunwoo’s voice burst through, loud and angry.

“How many times do I have to call you, Jungkook? Why the hell are you doing this, huh?” Hyunwoo’s usual soft voice was nowhere to be found, it was laced with frustration and anger.

“It means I’m ignoring you,” Jungkook replied coldly, his voice flat and nonchalant, he held the sink’s edge. He heard the door opening sound but didn’t mind to see who it was.

“Jungkook, you’ve been ignoring my calls and texts for days! Why are you doing this again? Are you stressed out?” Hyunwoo’s voice cracked slightly, a mix of anger and worry.

“I just don’t want to talk to you. That’s it. Why did you call me? If it’s nothing, I’ll hang up,” Jungkook said, still cold, glancing at his reflection in the mirror.

“First of all, how are you? I heard you fainted that day and were in critical condition! Can’t you take care of yourself, Kook? You scared everyone! Why the hell were you overworking? How many times do I have to tell you to sleep properly, huh? Why the fuck are you straining yourself this much?” Hyunwoo scolded him furiously.

Jungkook remained silent, simply listening. “Hyunwoo-ssi… you don’t need to worry about me, I never asked anyone to worry for me” Jungkook said bitterly.

“It’s Samchoon! It’s Samchoon for you, Jungkook! And you are no one to decide whether I can care for my nephew or not. Don’t you dare say that again!” Hyunwoo shouted through the phone. “I can’t… Hyunwoo-ssi!” Jungkook finally snapped, raising his voice slightly.

“Why? Why you can’t? Are you still angry on me that I wasn’t there for on that day? If so I am really sorry kook… Samchoon is really sorry for leaving you there all alone. Why the hell you always distance yourself from me huh? You think hyung will hurt me if I am close to you?”

“Yeah…. I am… I don’t want anyone to ruin their own lives because of me. I don’t want to be the death of someone again. I just want to alone…” Jungkook siad calmly, his fist clenched harder.

“How many times should 8 tell you Jungkook? It’s not your fucking fault!!!” Hyunwoo yelled form the other side.

“It’s my fucking fault!!! I fucking killed hyungie with my own hands! I don’t even want to live in the Fucking word! The guilt is taunting me every single day, whenever I smile it’s… it feels illegal. Just…. Leave it” Jungkook said and sighed rubbing his temples.

” Jungkookah… it’s really not your fault baby!” Hyunwoo tried, but Jungkook cut off him “just tell me why you called hyunwoo-ssi” Jungkook asked calmly.

Hyunwoo sighed on the other side and asked, “Did your dad say anything to you?”

Jungkook hummed. “He told me not to work in the mafia. He said I should only work after he allows me to.” His tone was nonchalant.

“Did your hyungs ask anything about that day?” Hyunwoo continued. “No, they didn’t. Why?” Jungkook asked suspicious.

Hyunwoo’s voice dropped, calm but serious. “Just listen to me calmly…. I… I think your hyung knows you’re in the mafia.”

Jungkook froze. For a moment, it felt like his heartbeat stopped.

“W…what? No, he… he doesn’t know. H-he didn’t ask me anything,” Jungkook stuttered, heart pounding loud in his chest.

“He asked me yesterday if I was hiding anything and he said he will speak with me after i return there. He was calm… he wasn’t angry. I… i think he knows. That’s why I kept calling you, but you didn’t pick up,” Hyunwoo explained.

“w… What do you mean by you think he knows? There’s no chance he kn—” Jungkook asked, his voice trembling with panic, he stopped and thought about that day again. They way he fought with his rivals and collapsed in the arms of his noona. ‘did something happen after that?’ he thought and tried to remember but couldn’t. All remembered was him collapsed then waking up next morning.

“Jungkook-ah be calm…. I’ll handle everything just don’t stress out hmm?” Hyunwoo said.

Then, Jungkook shouted, “What the fuck are you saying?! How the fuck will you handle huh? Kim will literally kill me if he gets to know they know! And here you are saying you’ll handle!! How huh?” Jungkook yelled, the anger in his voice sharp, but underneath, he was scared. Terrified.

He continued his voice cracking slightly “I… I Can’t. I don’t want to live here, I don’t want them to know about me. I can’t bear more hatings and pain. I don’t want to be a fucking burden to anyone. I…. I will not stay here anymore, I don’t want more pain” Jungkook said, he was almost getting a panic attack.

Eunwoo, still leaning against the wall, heard the outburst and stood there, frozen, his eyes already shedding the tears.

“Jungkook, bun…. Listen to me… Nothing will happen like you think. They won’t abandon you. They’ll understand you. Dont speak shits Jungkook. You are living there,” Hyunwoo tried to calm him, but Jungkook immediately ended the call.

He let out a shaky breath, fists clenched at his sides. His chest heaved as he gasped for air. His eyes getting teary because of lack of oxygen. He stood there clenching the corners of the sink. He took deep breaths. He looked at the phone again ringing. He sighed but didn’t pick the call. Jungkook opened the tap he splashed some water. He took a deep breath and left from there.

Meanwhile. Eunwoo who heard everything, came out finally, his eyes were pouring so much tears. He bit trembling lips. “Why are you like this kook?” He whispered.

Meanwhile, Jungkook paid the bill quickly and headed out of the restaurant in a hurry.

Chaeyoung, who had noticed him from across the room, stood up in surprise but hesitated when he rushed past her. “Why is he leaving so fast?” she muttered, confused.

Outside, Jungkook reached his bike, pulled out his phone, and immediately dialed Jin’s number, The call was picked up almost instantly.

“Where are you, hyung?” Jungkook asked, urgency in his voice “I’m in the office, Kook. Why?” Jin responded. But Jungkook didn’t answer that. “I’m coming there,” he said shortly, then he hung up.

He took a breath and wore his helmet, he drove off with high speed, while driving his mind was filled with many thoughts. 

Meanwhile Jin, after Jungkook hung the call, he stared at the phone confused, he came out of his thoughts when the foreign member spoke. Actually he was in the middle of a meeting, he stopped the meeting and pick the call.

He continued with the meeting, in between Yoongi and Haein kept glancing at jin, jin gestured them nothing to worry.

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Jungkook entered the grand building. He wore his mask and walked to the receptionist. “Where is the CEO’s cabin?” he asked, his voice cold. “It’s on the 12th floor, sir. May I know who you are——” she was cut off when Jungkook walked away without replying.

He approached the lift, waiting for it to open. When it did, he stepped inside and pressed the close button, but a lady approached and gestured for him not to close it. Jungkook stopped and waited for her to enter.

The lady wore an elegant white dress and looked like she was in her 40s. Jungkook glanced at her again. She smiled at him, but Jungkook immediately looked away. “Jeon Seon-ah?” he thought. “Why the hell is she here?”

Soon, the 12th floor arrived. Jungkook stepped out, and the lady named Jeon Seon-ah followed. Jungkook ruffled his hair and kept walking, while the lady walked behind him. Her stride radiated elegance and authority, each tap of her high heels echoing her power.

Quick introduction

Jeon Seon-ah

Role: She is 44, a well-known person in Korea. She is the chairwoman of Minbo Groups. Kim Yeonseong was like a brother to her. Her husband is the CEO of Minbo Groups. She has a daughter named Jeon Yoo-jung.

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Meanwhile, Jungkook entered Jin’s cabin. He knocked on the door and heard Jin’s voice, “Come in!” Jungkook twisted the knob and entered. He saw Jin sitting on the chair. In front of him sat Haein and Yoongi.

They looked at Jungkook. “Oh, Jungkook-ah! you came! What happened, Kook?” Jin asked. Jungkook glanced at Haein, his fists and jaw clenched. He removed his mask. Before he could say anything, the door opened without a knock. Jungkook and the others looked at the person who entered.

It was the same lady…. Jeon Seonah. Jin’s and Yoongi’s eyes widened. They immediately stood up. Meanwhile, Haein was also surprised to see the chairwoman of MINBO Group there, and the suspicious talk about her in the mafia. She knew that.

Jungkook looked at the lady, confused. “Seokjin-ah! Yoongi-ya!” Jeon Seon-ah spoke with a smile. Then she glanced at Jungkook, her smile faltering into a shocked expression. “J… Jungkook?” she asked.

Jungkook looked at her, confused. Before anyone could speak, Jin pulled Jungkook away from Jeon Seon-ah.

He hid his brother behind him. Yoongi held Jungkook’s hand. Jungkook looked at them, confused, Haein was just as puzzled.

“Why are you here?” Jin asked, his voice calm. “Ahhh, seems my Jinnie isn’t happy with my visit, huh?” Jeon Seonah asked, her voice slightly cracked with emotion.

Jin sighed and said, “I-Imo… y-you could’ve called me before coming here?” He forced a smile. Jeon Seon-ah smiled and said, “I came to Korea a few months ago, and you didn’t even visit me. So, I thought to visit you…. and your youngest as well.”

She looked at Jungkook, who stared at her with confused, bambi-like eyes She slowly approached him. Jin closed his eyes, trying to stay composed.

Jeon Seon-ah smiled at Jungkook and said, “How are you, baby? Ahhh, you were so small when I last saw you. Look how much you’ve grown. All handsome, just like your brothers,” she added while gently caressing his hair.

Jungkook just stared at her and glanced at Jin. Jin nodded in an assuring way, and Jungkook turned his eyes back to the lady.

Jeon Seonah’s eyes glistened as she said, “Your eyes… y-you look just like her.” Jungkook looked even more confused, but before he could ask anything, Jin said, “Yoongi, take him to your cabin. And Haein-ah, you too.”

They both nodded. Jungkook opened his mouth to speak, “Hyung—-” But Jin cut him off gently, “I’ll be there in a few minutes, Kookie,” he said and gestured for Yoongi to take care.

Once they all left, Jin turned toward Jeon Seon-ah and asked quietly, “Why are you here, Imo? How is Yoo-jungie and uncle?”

“they’re fine,” Seon-ah replied. “yoo-jungie came back last week. What about you all? Doing good? Your dad? And Jungkook… is he doing well? Does he remember anything?”

“Everything is fine,” Jin replied, forcing a smile. “And Jungkook doesn’t remember anything. He’s doing pretty well.”

Seon-ah hummed and nodded. “Then let me tell you the reason I came. We’ll be leaving next month, so I’ve arranged a party. Make sure to attend, alright? And yes, also call Haein and her brother. Before I could speak to her, you rushed her out of the room!” she said with a soft chuckle. “Anyway… let’s forget the past, hmm? I still miss you all.”

She paused and looked at jin who had no emotions, her eyes softening. “I’m sorry for how I left you all like that after her death… and I’m truly sorry for that day… the day I blamed Jungkook. I regret it deeply. None of it was his fault. Please… forgive your Imo,” she said with a trembling voice.

Jin didn’t say anything. His jaw tightened slightly, but he remained silent. Jeon Seonah sighed and reached into her bag, pulling out two elegant invitations. She placed them on the table, one for the brothers, and one for Haein.

“Don’t forget to come. I’ll be waiting,” she said softly, then turned and walked out of the room. Once she was gone, Jin sighed heavily. He ran his hand through his hair in frustration, his eyes closing as he tried to steady his breath. After a moment, he exhaled sharply and walked toward Yoongi’s cabin.

When he entered, he saw Yoongi sitting beside Jungkook, trying gently to speak with him. Jungkook was replying, but his answers were short and distant. Meanwhile, Haein stood silently in the corner, her eyes on Jungkook, watching him quietly, the emotions hidden behind her composed gaze.

“Hey, Kook,” Jin said softly as he entered the cabin. jungkook looked up at him, silent. “Why did you suddenly come here, hmm? Is something wrong?” Jin asked while pouring a glass of water and handing it to him.

Jungkook took the glass, drank a few sips, and then placed it down. After a moment, he muttered, “Ask her to leave.” His voice was low, but loud enough for Haein to hear.

She sighed, visibly holding back her frustration. “I don’t know why the hell you’re doing this… Just…. just do whatever you want,” she snapped, turning away and walking out of the room.

The door shut behind her. Jungkook remained silent, staring at the floor. Jin hesitated before stepping closer. “Kook, why are you——-“

He was cut off by Jungkook’s sudden voice. “Do you want to ask me something, hyung? Did you find out something about me… something you don’t want to ask me about?”

His voice was quiet, but bitter, tainted with pain. Jin and Yoongi exchanged a glance. “What are you talking about, Kook?” Jin asked, trying to act calm, but the shift in his tone betrayed him.

“You know what I’m talking about, hyung!” Jungkook’s voice rose with frustration. “Ask me about that day already! I know, you know something about me!”

“Jin sighed and sat beside him. “Nae… we know that you are in the m-mafia,” Jin said carefully. Jungkook looked at Jin with shocked eyes. “H..how?” he stuttered. “That day when you fainted, I found the gun with you and I got to know everything,” Jin said.

Jungkook’s hands trembled, thinking Jin knew everything. Jungkook’s breath became heavy. “Hey Jungkookie… what happened?” Jin asked, worried. Yoongi was also worried seeing the younger like this.

Jungkook gritted his teeth and asked lowly, coldly, “Then why didn’t you ask me? Why?” Jungkook asked; his voice had anger.

“No… there’s nothing to ask, Kook-ah…” Jin said. “What do you mean there’s nothing to ask, hyung? You knew I am in that mafia and still you didn’t ask me? Why?” Jungkook asked, raising his voice a little.

“It’s not like we were trying to hide this from you… you were just recovering and we thought to discuss it later, Kook,” Jin said. “What’s there to discuss, hyung?” Jungkook yelled suddenly. His hands trembled.

“You thought I was pathetic and so weak that I would break if I got to know that you guys know about me?” he asked, voice bitter. Jin and Yoongi looked at each other with confusion.

Yoongi then said, “Jungkook, it’s… it’s like that. We thought to give you some time, that’s it. Why the hell should we think you are pathetic, huh?”

Jungkook sighed and said lowly, “Then what should I expect, huh? So you guys knew and didn’t even ask me about it! You guys must have hated me, right? Jungkook asked, he wasn’t in his senses. His voice was tiny and broken. 

“What the hell are you speaking, Jungkook? Why would we hate you, huh? Why the hell should we hate you? Should we hate you for being forced to be in that fucking hell? Or should we hate you for not having your mom with you now? For what are we supposed to hate you, huh? You did nothing wrong,” Jin said firmly, his voice was stern and angry. 

Jungkook looked at him confusedly, “You know everything and still you are caring for me wh—-“

He was cut off when Jin said, “I know that you are in the mafia and about your relationship with Haein… that’s it. Why the hell should we hate you, huh? You should be the one who should hate us for leaving you there all alone,” Jin said, his voice trembling a little.

Jungkook gulped. “S..so they don’t know about Hyungie?” he thought.

His breath got heavier again. Yoongi immediately took the glass from the table and helped him drink. Jungkook was still breathing a bit heavily, his hands trembling. “What happened, Kook?” Jin asked.

“D…did you ask about these to K…Kim?” Jungkook asked lowly. “N…no, we didn’t. Why?” Jin asked. Jungkook let out a sigh of relief, but he was still scared. “W…who said these?” he asked. “H…Haein,” Jin said.

Jungkook didn’t say anything; he just stared into the blank space. Jin and Yoongi glanced at each other, confused.

“I want to speak with her,” Jungkook whispered. Jin nodded and sent a message to her. Within minutes, she entered the room. She looked at Jungkook confusedly. “Woahh, finally this bunny thought to speak with me, huh? So what is it, mister—–“

She stopped when she saw Jungkook looking at her with eyes that had pain in it. Jin gestured for Yoongi to come out, and he did. They left space for them to speak.

Haein immediately ran to Jungkook, crouching beside him. “Hey baby, what happened, hmm?” Jungkook controlled himself from bursting out. “Why did you tell them?” he asked. His voice was cold.

Haein sighed and said, “It was bound to happen… Your hyung said he wanted to know.” Jungkook chuckled bitterly and said, “Then why didn’t you tell him that I killed him and also Eomma?”

Jungkook asked bitterly. Haein sighed in frustration and said, “No one killed anyone. You didn’t do anything! Don’t you dare say thos—” Haein was cut off when Jungkook said, “I told you to not worry about me or care for me. I told you you’re not even a person to me. Then why the hell do you still try to be with me, huh?….. I don’t want you, Haein-ssi,” Jungkook said and looked at her when he said the last words.

“Who the fuck is Haein-ssi, huh? It’s Noona for you, Kim Jungkook!” Haein yelled at him. “I can’t, I’m not considering you as my Noona anymore, or him as my best friend or as my brother anymore, you guys are no one to me Haein-ssi,” Jungkook yelled back.

And the next moment, a slap echoed in the room. Jungkook’s head tilted, he blinked, and he realized his Noona slapped him. “Look at me, Jungkook!” Haein called him sternly.

Jungkook didn’t respond. “Can’t you hear me?” Haein said sternly. Jungkook did, but he didn’t look her in the eyes. “I said look at me!” Haein said again. jungkook gritted his teeth and looked at her.

“What has got into you, huh? Why do you think you don’t need me? You think we’ve moved on without you? Huh?” she said sternly and continued he voice soft now ” We still care about you, and we will… And I know my Kook will never hate me or Eunwoo. I can say it just by seeing your eyes, Kook!”.

Jungkook looked away. “I hate you,” he said, his voice low. “Do you hate me for not being there that day?” Haein asked, holding Jungkook’s fisted hand. But Jungkook pulled his hand away and said, “No… I… I just hate you, that’s it.”

She sighed, “Okay, hate me all you need. But listen to me, you are not alone, you still have us—-” She was cut off when Jungkook said, “Why didn’t you tell him that I’m a killer?”

Jungkook asked, his voice cold. “Why should I tell something that didn’t even happen? You didn’t kill anyone, get this in your brainless mind” Haein said firmly. Jungkook gritted his teeth but didn’t say anything. “When are you going to speak to me, huh?” Haein asked.

Jungkook stayed silent. Haein sighed. She reached to caress the cheek she slapped while saying, “I’m sorry baby—-“

She stopped when Jungkook abruptly stood up and said, “Don’t interfere with my life, just live your life. You don’t need to think about me. I don’t deserve your love and care,” he said coldly and left without another word.

She sighed and held back her tears. She looked at his fading figure. She didn’t know why, but she felt like she was going to regret something really bad, and it felt like Jungkook was really depressed.

Jungkook saw Jin talking with Yoongi. He slowly walked over to them, his steps unsure.  Some of the staff nearby noticed them and began whispering to each other.

“Hey Kook. You spoke to her—” Jin stopped mid-sentence when Jungkook softly said, “L-Let’s go.”

Jungkook was breathing a little heavily, his voice quiet but urgent. Jin immediately nodded, turning to Yoongi. “Cancel the next meeting and go home, hmm? Bye.”

Yoongi nodded silently, sensing the tension he gesturedd jin to take care silently. Jin nodded gently took Jungkook’s hand and led him toward the elevator.

Hey guys! How was the chapter? Was it good?

Is there some parts that were lagging? Is it feeling too rushed?

Just tell me honestly was it good? I felt lyk I was rushing the scenes!

Anyway what do you think about Seon-ah?

What will happen in upcoming chapters?

And yeah! In one or two chapters ahead or on the next chapter itself there is some brother moments. As Jungkook asked for a peaceful place I’ve already decided..

I should not say it but fine… They are going to visit yoona’s parents house. Which is in village… anyway tell me some ideas. Like what you want to in there?

I am really out of ideas that’s why! Tell me all the happy moments you wanna see! You can drop so many requests! Even if it is hundred I’ll try to do it if it suits.

Please do comments guys! I got that you guys were commenting little lot past ddas because I was keeping targets! Last chapter i didn’t keep any targets and got only 20 comments not even above 25+. But those comments made me smile anyway and I am thankful for that.

I’ll take whatever you guys do! Just tell your ideas soon so I will start written soon!