Chapter 29: The line between reality and myth
Johnny sits in the back as Karina takes out her iPad to put in a report. He closes his eyes, thinking he'll just rest his eyes a bit.
Younger Johnny looked around the white room. "Dad, I don't like this place. . ." He whimpered but was ignored. "You have 5 minutes to memorize five thousand words." His father stated. Johnny looked at the board in front of him, eyes skimming through before actually reading.
The five minutes were up. "Close your eyes and repeat what's on the board." His father orders. Johnny slowly closed his eyes. "Hundred and ten years ago, Seo Kangcheol started what would later be known as the world's most dangerous and most feared mafia. In. . ." He paused. Johnny panics, quickly trying to remember the rest of the words.
"Continue." His father demanded but Johnny couldn't.
"I said continue."
Johnny opened his eyes to see the rage on his father's face. "I'm sorry. I can't remember." He muttered. His father slammed his hand against his table. "You pathetic brat! You can't memorize even a hundred words to save your life!" He chides.
"You and your mother are the same. Useless!" He flipped the table over as Johnny started sobbing. He slapped him across the face. "Stop crying!" But the poor six year old only cried harder.
He took the cigarette out of his mouth and pressed the end on his son's arm. Johnny screamed and cried, trying to run away but his father held him down.
Johnny's eyes shoot open. He looks at Karina who looks as confused and scared as he is. "Are you ok, sir?" She asks.
Johnny nods, taking a deep breath. He rubs his temples. "I'm fine." He says, almost breathlessly. He's tired but feels better if he just waits to sleep when he gets home. He lightly touches his arm while looking at the window.
Johnny looks up at the stars, Taeyong immediately coming to mind, and smiles softly.
1:21AM
Johnny takes off his coat, a guard coming to take it from him to put away later. Karina yawns, finishing up with storing information on her IPad.
"We'll provide Seungcheol with weapons again as a thank you." Karina says. "Then his girls can return back soon."
"Good. Thank you for your hard work today. Goodnight."
"You're welcome." Karina bows as Johnny leaves, going upstairs.
He enters the room, seeing Taeyong snacking on some sweet potato chips. "Tae? What are you doing up so late?" He questions.
"Couldn't sleep . . .and I was a bit hungry." Taeyong mutters. Johnny goes out to the balcony and sits with Taeyong.
"Can I ask you something?"
"Well, you already did." Taeyong laughs. Johnny couldn't help but smile. Taeyong's laugh is like a beautiful melody that could calm him on a bad day. That laugh could save lives.
"There's someone I want you to see. . .I'm worried about you." Johnny says in a gentle tone. He watches how quickly Taeyong tenses up.
"You want me to see a therapist?" Taeyong asks. He puts down the chips.
"She's a good friend of mine. . ."
"No thanks."
"But I'm worried. . . "
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Fanfiction[Johnyong mafia au] Taeyong's mission was to get Information on the most powerful mafia's leader, Johnny Suh. "His members, associates, drug dealers, suppliers, routes, everything." Then he was to eliminate him. But the more time Taeyong spent with...
