Baby Daddy

Chapter 17

Jimins mother finally awoke the next day. It was a bitter sweet moment between the two as the reality of her sickness dawned on them. Jimin had been dreading this moment, as he knew that his mother's illness was terminal and there was nothing he could do to stop it. He held her hand and cried, knowing that their time together might come to an end.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Jimin asked.

"It wouldn't have changed anything. I thought I could handle it myself!"

"It's Cancer Mom! Cancer. You can't handle something like this on your own. If you don't get treated, it's bound to get worse"

So hye frowned. "Now you are scolding me"

Jimin sighed and sucked in a deep breath.

"Anyway, how do you feel?"he asked his mother.

"I should be asking you that question. I know the hospital bills aren't cheap. How can you afford to pay"

Jimin bit his lips. He had come to expect a lack of support from his mother. She had rarely been involved in the process of his pregnancy and had not provided any emotional or physical assistance. He figured that what he would say wouldn't be noticed by her either.

"I sold my baby to Taehyung's parents but it was something that had to be done," he said, his voice heavy with resignation.

"It was the only way I could afford to pay your hospital bills," he explained further, his expression solemn. His mother finally nodded in understanding.

"They came for the baby in the end. Somehow, I knew that would happen" she whispered then she frowned.

"It's annoying that all this is because of me! What exactly are they going to do with you?"

"I'll just wait and see. I have to live with them until I give birth and wean the child. After which, I'll leave and never return! They'll have full custody of the baby"

His voice became filled with emotion as he felt trapped in a situation he could not escape due to his financial circumstances.

But So hye nodded her head. "Alright then, Let's do this. I think it's for the best. You were never supposed to have this baby in the first place" she said, completely unfazed.

Jimin didn't know why her words hurt him so much. He gulped back his tears unable to speak a word. Thankfully, a nurse returned to treat So hye. She fell asleep and he decided to leave her alone.

Just as they had arranged, Jimin prepared himself to leave for the Kim's home. He was full of nerves on that weekend wondering how things would be. He couldn't forget Yoongi's words about how much he would suffer. He knew that would happen. Taehyung's parents would look down on him. He would be isolated most of the time. In fact, his life would become hell. However, he had no choice. He would just have to endure all of these for his mother's sake even though she wasn't appreciative.

Mrs Kim arrived to pick him up just as she said she would. Yoongi accompanied him, helping to load his bags into the waiting car while while Mrs Kim watched them with an air of superiority from inside the car.

"Take care of yourself. Stay in touch okay?"

Jimin nodded his head with a sad smile. "Thanks for everything Yoongi and please do help me look after my mother"

"That won't be a problem" Yoongi answered before glancing shortly at the woman in the car.

"No matter what happens, never let Taehyung and his parents treat you like trash. Do you hear me?"

Jimin nodded fiercely as Yoongi pressed his arms. "You must stand up for yourself" he continued

Then he smirked. "Give Taehyung the middle finger for me when you see him"