◇LOVE OR DREAM◇ ♡Jikook♡

《 Seokjin 》

Warning: A emotional chapter

When Yoongi and Hazel reached Busan in the evening, Queen Seokjin was roaming in the Palace Garden. The answer gave by Namjoon to the allegation from Goryeo was informed to him by the soldiers. He decided to spent his time in garden until king comes to their private chamber from the Tan hill.

The garden was filled with many beautiful and colourful flowers. They smelled heavenly. His disturbed heart calmed a little by the nature in the garden. He sat on a bench laid in the left corner of the garden.

Jin sat there and looked at the sky. The sun was setting in the west. The sun rays spread a calming orange colour in the sky. He kept looking at it. Soon the sun disappeared and only a little part was peeking out the horizon. The calming orange color faded and it changed into blood red color. This reminded the horrific scenes of war field. The blood scattering everywhere and the piles of dead bodies all over the battelfield. Jin shivered at that thought and closed his eyes.

He sat there in same position without moving a muscle. When he opened his eyes again, the moon was shining in its silver glory and it kept peeking at Jin behind the tree branches in the garden. The old memories rushed back to him like a flood. 14 years back he exchanged his wedding ring with Namjoon and they got married. From that day, Jin and Namjoon used to roam in the royal garden in evenings like this. The bench where Jin is sitting was their favorite place. They used to sit here and speak until late night. It is also the same place where they first time shared their kiss.

In those days, Namjoon will bring a flute and play melody musics and Jin will be immersed in that music. He(Jin) always felt that he(Namjoon) is his(Jin) romeo of his life. Their days kept moving on like this with very happy memories and lovely moments.

After that, they reached the peak of their happiness when Jimin born. He remembered the days when Jimin playing with him while sitting on Namjoon's lap. His mind showed him how happy they were when Jimin started to walk. How Namjoon will be all smiley seeing their fluffy ball Jimin ranting about the things he learnt. He remembered how much he and Namjoon spent their nights cuddling. They were the perfection of a happy family. He wished for the happy days to stay the same.

But, how can that become possible? In the deepest pit of Namjoon's heart, laid a painful truth which killed him silently. Jin didn't know about this at first. But he learned about it very lately. No matter what, from that moment he supported his husband and gave the emotional support he needed. But Jin also felt guilty that the worry in the heart of Namjoon was solely because of him.

Yes. The worry started right from their marriage. Seokjin was a prince of a small princely land. During his days, there is no one who can beat him for his beauty. He was famous among other kingdoms. First, Namjoon's father sent an allegation team to negotiate with Jin's family with a marriage proposal. At the same time, Hoseok's father also sent a marriage proposal. Jin's family thought it will be beneficial if Jin marry Hoseok. But Jin refused it and said he loved Namjoon and he will only marry Namjoon. So finally, All agreed to let Jin marry Namjoon.

But this marriage proposals and the dramas came to Namjoon's knowledge only after their marriage. He often would say to Jin that, "You might be a Quern of a great empire right now if you haven't married me. But now you are queen for this Silla which is under someone's control."

At first Jin thought that Namjoon is joking around like this. But later he learnt that, Namjoon is truly hurt and he is saying this because he was seriously worried . Jin tried his best to not let Namjoon feel low. But it never helped him. When Jimin was born this worry in Namjoon's heart just got much worse. He started to say that, "This child who born from your womb, should be a prince of a great empire. But what happened? He just got a small kingdom that too under the control of another king." And sometimes he will say, "Jin, I can never give our son an independent country to rule. But i can make him proud by being a heroic dad."

His words are going to become true. Jin thought to die once his husband loses his life in the war. But Namjoon didn't let him to do that in future by making him do a promise that he will live even after Namjoon's death. How can he survive without his love of life? How can he rise Jimin without Namjoon?

These thoughts squeezed his heart painfuly. He clutched his heart tightly and tried to gulp down the lump in his throat. Suddenly he cried out sobbing loudly as it became too much for him to bottleup his pain.

"Baby jin! I thought you are a bold papa! I didn't expect you to be this coward.!!" Hearing the strict tone in the voice Jin turned around and saw Namjoon standing behind him. His cries and his tears stopped.

"Come on let's go to the palace. We don't have time for wailing and comforting now."Namjoon said in a softer tone now and held his hand. They made their way inside the palace.

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When Namjoon and Jin entered the palace, they heard the sounds of bell. They made their way to alter and saw the preist doing things and they stood there to worship God.

The statue of Buddha was decorated with flowers. A little vessel filled with water was kept in front of Buddha. Near that a golden chest was kept.

Namjoon and Jin saw their son Jimin standing in the front next to the priest and praying. Once the priest completed his rituals, he bowed to the king and left the alter.

Jimin turned around and saw his parents standing there. His eyes immediately shined with happiness, he ran to Namjoon and hugged him. "Dada you said you will take me to the Art gallery today. When will we go?" Jimin asked. His voice came out muffled as he buried his face in his father's chest.

Namjoon chuckled and ruffled his hair. He said, "Munchkin, wait for daddy outside. I will be back and we can go to the art gallery. Ok?" Jimin smiled his famous eye smile, nodded his head and pecked his papa Jin on cheeks and went out.

Both Namjoon and Jin looked at the direction Jimin went and sighed. Namjoon turned around and took Jin near the Buddha statue. He pointed at the golden chest and said, "Baby, you asked me about this golden chest many times. But I used to say that I will say when the time comes. And i guess the right time came. This box have our royal treasure. Wait I'll show you." And Namjoon opened the box.

When he opened the box, Jin saw a shinning sword which was decorated with diamonds and emeralds in the drawing on the handle. Also the handle was made by gold. Near that sword a book was kept. The title of the book said, 'Thirukural' it is one of the oldest books in the world.

Namjoon said, "Baby, this sword was used by our ancestors when they were so powerful. This book is a judiciary book which was written ages ago. My father used to use this sword. But i never once used it. You know why? Because this sword was used by our ancestors who were so powerful and most importantly independent. And I'm not a independent king now that's why i didn't use it. So, I leave these two in your responsibility. Protect them and give these to Jimin once he attain the perfect age. Remember, you should say to Jimin that he should not use this sword until he owns atleast a hand sized land to rule independently. I trust you baby. Be strong and make me proud by raising our son bravely. Promise me that you will not disappoint me."

Hearing this, Jin's eyes threatened to tear up. His lips quickerd badly. He swallowed the lump in his throat and with so much effort he said "I will do it as you say my love". A tear escaped his eyes and soon he started to sob on Namjoon's chest hugging him tightly.

Namjoon took Jin's cheek and kissed his forehead and said, "I pray to god to give you all the strength you need. I love you so much dear." Saying that they sealed their lips together to convey their undying love for eachother and to never miss the chances they get in the remaining time they have.

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04.07.2021
Heather_violet 💜
1538 words