The Cheater

Part-12

The next day went in a blink . Taehyung didn't know what to do as he was as helpless as Jungkook. Tae's mom and dad were not in town, so he couldn't go to them and ask for advice.Jin and Namjoon were the only one with them . Jin was trying not to cry and give support to Jungkook who was sitting like a corpse ,but a tear or two left his eyes every other second .

The memory of the morning was still imprinted in Tae's mind.How Jungkook woke up screaming his mother's name and criedbwhen the call went to voicemail .It took so much time for Tae to calm him and tell him that it wasn't a nightmare he was dreaming about but a one he was living .After that Jungkook just shut himself ,his face void of any emotion.He just did what others were asking him to do.

After a three hour drive ,they finally reached the hospital where the staff members led them to morgue  where Mrs Jeon was resting .Jungkook refused to come with them and Jin stayed back with Jungkook.

After completing all the formalities, they finally took her body for her last rites which were held in the church near their home.What shocked them the most was that not even a  single person was present other than these four .Jin's parents couldn't come as they were out of country for some business and Jungkook father's family had no connection with them since his father's death.But his mother was loved by everyone in the neighborhood for her sweet and caring nature .And the fact that her body was found three days after her death was also unsettling .

Jungkook just blocked all the emotions ,like turned off the switch and now he was doing everything for sake of doing it .After that they went to his childhood home  to collect his mother's last belongings.Jungkook didn't wanna stay for another hour there because he didn't wanna face the truth ,so what's better than running from it than accepting it.

After they packed and put the items with whom he was attached to ,they made their way outside where they saw Mrs Zee ,his mother's close friend, talking with another lady whom he didn't know.

"Its good that she died, because of her the name of our locality was ruined."

"Seriously, who could believe ,a lady like her ,who seem so good from outside has such a corrupted soul.They are  abomination to the society."

"Yeah seriously, that's her son right, she didn't even think about him before doing something like that ."

Though Jungkook didn't react, how could he when his mind was just frozen .But Jin, he was furious because Jungkook's mom was his favourite aunt for whom he could do anything.

"Don't you have shame to say something like that about a dead person.If you can't give your condolences then shut up."
Tae and Namjoon were as furious as Jin who wanted to murder these two, but they didn't want to dirty their hands.

"Oh why should we shut up when it's the truth .She was a home wrecker and a whore who went after a married man. "

"Shut the fuck up .....Mrs Zee she used to be your close friend....oh sorry ,you used to be hers until you wanted help from her and now you are saying shit about her .....Should I remind you how she helped you and your son when your drunk husband threw you out of his house .Wasn't she a whore then  ."

Jin retorted and everyone there just stood silent .Jungkook was looking ahead ,eyes unfocused ,bags in his hand .He then just moved towards the car and sat on the passenger seat.

"Instead of calling me out ,just think about her works and if you think I am lying then ask anyone here .And yes I am thankful for whatever she did for me but I would never respect a woman who is nothing but a mistress.",with that she went away ,leaving three stunned men .They for sure knew that Mrs Jeon was anything but that .But that's not their priority, it was Jungkook who was  sitting in the car.

Soon they returned to  Taehyung's home and Jungkook immediately locked himself inside their shared bedroom before anybody could stop him .He immediately opened the bag that was  his hand which held so many precious memories.

First was their family photo, where he was a little baby ,his mother holding him and his father ,who died in the car accident few days later .

He held it close to his heart and tears started coming out of his eyes for the first time since they returned from his mother's funeral .With other hand he held a pendant, it was his mother's.He found it inside her room,in a box along with a diary.

He with shaky hands he opened it.It was all empty until the last page which has his name written on the top.A sob escaped his lips and the truth was slowly coming back to him .His mother knew what she was doing and she did it with her free will otherwise she would never write a letter like that to him .
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Dear kookie

How are you my baby ? By the time you will read this letter ,I will be long gone .I am missing your appa so much and it's been so long that he is up there all alone by himself .But before I go I wanna tell you a truth ,a harsh one but it's all true and I want you to not believe anything otherwise ,this is all your amma is asking.

After your appa death ,I was so heartbroken .But I had to stay strong for you my baby ,who is the sole reason for my existence till now .I saw you growing up into a fine man just like your appa and baby I am so so proud of you .When you turned 18,I wanted to send you to Seoul for better education that's why I asked my sister to take you with her.I knew baby you didn't want to go but when I told you that it's for father's dream ,you immediately agreed.I knew you cried so much that night and baby trust me I was crying too .It was like someone was taking a piece of my heart away  .

After you were gone ,I became lonely and don't ,I repeat don't ever blame yourself for this. One day ,I met the man who has become the cause of my nightmares.I won't tell you the name because I know you will take some not so responsible steps and I don't want you to do that.He was my best  friend from college years but we lost contact after my marriage .After that we exchanged numbers and soon it felt like we were in our college days ,talking with each other for hours and going out eating together .One day he proposed me ,telling me that his wife divorced him and he was single just like me and he was in love with me since college days .But I didn't want to convert our friendship into something else .I only needed a friend that I got in form of him and nothing else as my heart will always belong to your father.I refused him but he kept on asking me .One day a lady came at my door and I didn't even know her.
She claimed that I tried to have an affair with a married man and she called me some words and accused me of  trying to get in her husband's pants.I didn't even know what she was talking about .She gathered everyone on the street and started name calling me .When I asked her about it ,she showed me some pictures which were of me and that man . Apparently she was his wife and they never got a divorce. She sent a man after him who took pictures with certain angle showing  a whole different scenario.

The man later came and accused me of trying to seduce him to get a job in his firm and left with his wife .I was so heartbroken and the look of disgust on everyone's face killed my soul .That's why I refused you to come home for past one year because I didn't want you to hear all those words about your mom from them .

I will not talk about it further cause my sufferings will end now but baby .....I will be happy ,the happiest in the world because I will be with your father .Just remember that I am here with you ,in your heart.I have left my pendant ,it was your father's courting gift .I want you to keep it with yourself as a memory of him and me.

Also remember,
I will be happy when you will smile ,
I will be sad when you will cry,
I will be your shelter when it will rain,
I will be your sun when you will have a bad day ,
I will dance on the melodies of your laugh
I will not be here but I will always be there in your heart
So my baby ,never cry and find someone to love you and I heard from Jin that you have already found someone .Cherish them ,love them and always be there for them.

Love you my heart
Your eomma

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A/N- I hope you are liking the story so far.Positive criticism is always welcomed