HEAVENS LINE (YOONMIN)

Siete

"How is the company doing?" asks their Father the moment he and Hoseok took a seat on the round table at the hotel where their mother booked their dinner.

"You could've asked us first how Hyung is doing instead of the company," replied Hoseok, annoyed.

"Seokie, it's okay," says Yoongi, giving him an assuring smile but the younger knows the lie underneath those words.

"The company is doing great just how you wanted."

"Good. I don't want another disappointment from you. You still haven't fully redeem yourself from your stupidity before."

Of course, he knew what his Father was referring to. It was about his failed suicide attempt. Instead of worrying about his mental health, he was more worried about how the incident almost damaged their family's reputation.

"I know and I understand," replied Yoongi between clenched fists and teeth.

Hoseok slammed his palm on the table, surprising their parents and Yoongi, as well as the other customers who looked at their table. Whispers start to fill in the silence.

"Hoseok! What do you think you're doing?" asks their Mother, horrified.

"Showing how much regret and disapproval I have to agree to this so-called family dinner! I knew we shouldn't have come here. Your old hags are still the same. Money and reputation are what only matter to both of you! You shouldn't have children in the first place if you can't be parents to one! I'm disgusted by the fact you're our parents!" yelled Hoseok, not giving a second thought to what he had just said.

"Seokie," calls Yoongi, trying to calm his brother down but he knew he can't. Not until Hoseok says what he wants to say.

"You bastard!" their Father stood, angrily pointing at Hoseok and was about to hurt him when Yoongi shielded himself so his brother would not be hurt.

A strong slap along with a few shutter sounds was heard.

"Hyung!" cried Hoseok when he saw the red mark on Yoongi's right cheek.

"It's okay," he murmured.

With watery eyes, Hoseok pulled Yoongi away from where they stood.

"If there's someone to be considered stupid and a disappointment in this family, that is you! I wonder why you're still alive when you could just be resting six feet under!"