A World of His Own

Chapter 18

[Discovery of Old Pages]

They have finished packing their clothes and other belonging. The members are heading to Gochang to find out more about Taehyung's past. Only then, they can save Taehyung.

It's been three days since Taehyung went missing. This is hard for everyone. The members are emotionally exhausted.

Jimin cries to sleep every night and Jin cooks too much food all the time. Yoongi locks himself in his room and Hoseok keeps on scrolling on the social media. Jungkook just tries to sleep while Namjoon digs deeper about the company that Mr.Kwon owns.

"Is everyone ready?" Jin asks, tries to sound cheerful.

"Yes hyung," but the replies are flat and weak.

"I know this is hard on everyone, we need to stay strong for Taehyung," says Jin, trying to encourage everyone.

They have finally contacted the police. Actually it is the company who has contacted the police, but the company has decided to keep this case out of the public eyes for the moment, at the very least for around two more days. They are concerned Mr. Kwon would do even worse things to Taehyung once this is made public.

So, last night Namjoon did call Taehyung's father after all. Informing him about the situation and telling him they will come today. Taehyung's father did not take it well. He seemed to be very shaken by the sound of his voice. Namjoon feels bad. He feels responsible. Although he knows fully well, it's not his fault.

***

The ride to Gochang is silent. No one dares to say anything, no one has the mood to say anything either. Seokjin being the eldest member does the driving for the team. Jimin and Jungkook can drive, but it seems like they are not in a condition where they should. Now, it is up for Seokjin and Yoongi to drive.

"Taehyung said he wanted to ride a horse," says Jimin to no one in particular while looking outside the window.

Jimin talks to himself a lot lately, it helps him coping with the situation they are in.

"Yes?" asks Hoseok who is sitting right next to him.

"Before he went to bed that night, we had a short conversation. He told me he wanted to go horse riding, to feel the wind. I told him we can do it anytime," explains Jimin. His voice starts wavering in the end.

"He still can Jimin-ah, we'll make sure or it," says Hoseok trying to cheer Jimin up. He knows he can't promise anything, but still, he is the hope of the group. He wants to give hope to the members.

Jimin nods, unable to answer as he tries to hold his tears. Hoseok turns around to look at the others, but none is looking at him or Jimin. They are looking outside the window with empty eyes.

Hoseok sighs. He looks at the rear view mirror and makes an eye contact with Seokjin. Seokjin's eyes looks tired and sad. He shakes his head and lets out a long sigh too, longer than Hoseok's.

***

"Hey kids," greets Mr.Kim. He looks extremely tired and did not have a good night sleep. He does not even look like he slept last night. Even so, Mr.Kim still hugs each and every members and gives them a pat in the back. He knows it is hard for them too as it is hard for him.