The Gambit (JJK)

Chapter 1

The guards rushed to open the metal gate as soon as they saw the very familiar black sports car make its way towards them. Handing the keys to one of the staff members, he walked into the mansion through the gigantic double doors. The maids bowed to him, welcoming him back into what used to be his home once upon a time. Walking down the familiar hallway he stood at the entrance of the living room fondly looking at the woman sitting on an armchair, reading one of her favorite novels. Her glasses were perched onto her nose, which was buried into the book she was reading. Streaks of grey could be seen neatly tucked into her low bun.

"Maa", he called out.

The woman looked up and smiled," Kookie baby ."

The said man scrunched up his nose cutely while giving her a hug," Maa I'm 29 for God's sake."

"Shut up. You'll always be my big baby. I still remember the day I bought you home from the hospital. I was so exhausted, your brother was jumping up and down like a monkey and your father was carrying you all bundled up to our car. You were so tiny back then and now you're all grown up", the woman smiled lazily, hugging him back while reminiscing the time of her pregnancy.

"Speaking of which, where is Jihyun Hyung and Noona ? Are they coming for the dinner or not ? And where is Appa ?"

"Eunji called to tell me they are on the way and your Appa is in the study room. Why don't you go and call him down ? I'll bring your favorite cookies that I baked yesterday. I'll make sure to pack some as well for you and your brother to take home."

He walked up to the first floor of the mansion as his mother went towards the kitchen to give instructions to the staff. Knocking on the door he peeked inside the study room only to see his father talking to somebody on the phone. He quietly entered the room and made himself comfortable on his father's office chair just as his father hung up the call. With the exact same bunny smile on his face, his father gave him a fist bump.

"How are you son ?"

"I'm good Appa. How is work going ? Is everything good at the company ?"

His father heaved a sigh and replied, "It's going okay. Just the usual. Nothing out of the ordinary. I'm planning on retiring and handing over the business to your brother. And I need to talk to you about something important . It's not only for your good, but also for the welfare of the company."

Before Jungkook could say something back, they were interrupted by a sudden knock on the door. The butler had come to inform them that Jihyun and Eunji had arrived and Mrs. Jeon was calling them down for dinner.

It was the like any other Sunday at the Jeon household. They had made a pact that no matter how busy their schedules would be, they would always take time out to have a meal with family once a week.

"So how is work going Kookie ?"Jihyun asked his little brother as they all sat around the dining table.

"I'm almost done with my new album. Just a few final touches left to be done here and there. We'll be releasing it in a few weeks time, most probably by the end of this month. How about you and Noona ?"

"We were thinking about having a child. We've been married for 3 years and we're in our thirties now. We think it's a good time", Eunji replied, shyly looking down at her plate.

"Waah finally I'll get to be a grandmother", Mrs. Jeon said while smiling. "When are you planning on getting married Kookie ?" She asked, giving Jungkook a disappointed look. "Have you found a girlfriend yet? Or are you planning on staying single for the rest of your life ?"

"Maaaaa....", Jungkook whined while pouting like a little kid.

"About that", Mr. Jeon interrupted, "I have been thinking about retiring from the company and letting Jihyun take over. But I personally think it would be tough for him to handle all the workload alone. So I had been contemplating and I need your approval before I can move forward with this plan. I have a proposition for you Jungkook." Mr. Jeon looked up at his son.

"Would you like to marry Choi Hyejin? "