Untold the truths// KTH//

46. As long as she's safe

A week later

I didn't know if I was healed or not but I was feeling better. I didn't think of her all the time. I could have fun without pretending. The most important thing was that I already had a plan for my future. I had been self-learning about business for days. I discussed it with my mom as well.
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" Taehyung-ahh! Come downstairs and have lunch." mom called me from the kitchen.

I stopped doing anything and went downstairs immediately. As I went to the kitchen, my dad was sitting on the chair and waiting to eat lunch. I was surprised because I hadn't seen dad at all since I ran away. It's awkward between us. Then my mom saw me standing still without moving forward, she came and brought me to the table.

I sat across from my dad. He stared at me and suddenly sighed, " It's been a while." he said.

I was so nervous to talk to him, "How are you doing, dad?" I said reluctantly.

" Pretty good but a little tired. How about you?"

" I'm good." I chuckled to change the atmosphere. " Uhm... I'm sorry about the last time." I looked at my feet and I was so nervous.

My mom placed food on the table and she patted my shoulder, " It's okay. Don't talk about that anymore. Your dad is fine." she smiled and sat next to him.

" As long as you're still alive, everything is okay," he mumbled.

I found it funny and chuckled. They turned to look at me in curious. I stopped giggled and served myself food.

" Anyway, I heard that you want to open a restaurant." my dad said as we all were eating.

I nodded, " I always want to. But I need to earn money first. So I will find a part-time job." I ate another bite.

" How about the money we saved for you?"

" Mom, it's not enough. I need more money to afford the whole restaurant." I explained.

" it's good to start from the bottom. Find a part-time job and start to work." my dad finally gave me his opinion. I felt like I was going to cry soon. Why am I so emotional?

I grinned, " Don't worry. I won't disappoint you two again. I will work hard and achieve my dream." I said in a cheerful voice.

Dad scoffed, " I will be here to support you." we smiled at each other.

I wanted to go and hug him but it's awkward. I couldn't do it. So we just smiled at each other and that's enough.

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Sunday~
Jimin got promoted and he treated us dinner this Sunday night. He treated us Samgyeopsal, Korean BBQ. We had so much fun together. They only talked about positive things which made me forget the pain. I really enjoyed it. They're my joy.

While I was grilling the pork, Namjoon Hyung asked me, " Taehyung-ahh, I heard that you want to open a restaurant."

I nodded, " Yeah. But I need to earn money first."

" Have you found a part-time job yet?" Jin Hyung asked solemnly.

I nodded my head and stuffed the food in my mouth, " Yes, I was interviewed last two days. I currently work at an ice cream shop."

" If you want to work at my company, I'll help you." Jin Hyung offered.

I shook my head, " Don't bother Hyung. I don't have any knowledge to work at your company." I giggled and they started to giggle too.

" You dumb," Jimin said playfully.

" By the way, what kind of restaurant do you want to open?" Hoseok Hyung asked as he drank a shot of Soju.