The Perfect Chemistry || Jungkook FF [Complete ✔]

Chapter 16 | "Old crush."

MESSAGE: How is the weather at Cheongdam-dong, 11-35 tonight??

The thief's complexion drained instantly and a hush descended upon the room as he sat motionless in the swivel chair. The clock ticked by. He cleared his throat, attempting to regain his composure. He told himself it was just a joke - yes, a joke.

No one could have known his apartment address. No one.

MESSAGE: I see you have multiple accounts online.

The mail continued.

MESSAGE: Let's make a deal then.

He then remained silent, scrutinizing the monitor, not uttering a word in response to the emails. Better to stay quiet than reply, he thought.

MESSAGE: No? Fine... we can go for a 'Grande' way. I have a lawyer.

"Lawyer??" Fear coursed through him and in an instant, he could envision himself behind bars. "He is bluffing." He poorly convinced himself.

MESSAGE: Did mommy deary never tell you to not scam people?

"How do you know my address?" he typed, struggling to stay composed even as his eyes betrayed his anxiety that the man was simply a charlatan, much like himself.

MESSAGE: That is not important Kwon-ssi.

A chill swept over him and he felt his throat tighten as the world seemed to stand still.

This stranger somehow knew his surname.

"Tell me what you want." He pressed the keyboard, both angry and terrified. He felt like a fish trapped in a net, with no choice but to yield to the stranger's demands.

MESSAGE: What do I want? Simple. Delete all the art that you stole.

"Deal."

MESSAGE: Then, put on a public apology on your main IG account

"No." Kwon replied.

MESSAGE: Fine. I will report you to the police.

"No!! Wait! I will do it!!" He hastily typed.

MESSAGE: Good boy. Oh! And one more... Name. I need a name.

"Name?" Kwon was perplexed. What name did this person want? His full name? 

MESSAGE: Name of the person who gives you the art copy. I know you did not steal it by yourself. Someone provides that copy for you. Now, come on, be a good boy and give me that person's name.

His teeth chattered and his legs shook with trepidation. He was torn between keeping a promise and submission. "What should I do... I have already sworn for secrecy... He will be livid if I say it... F—." He tugged his hair in frustration. He just couldn't do it.

"I can't."

MESSAGE: Isn't your father a police officer at Gangnam station? I love a good police drama once in a while.

"IT'S RUBEN! Ruben Morrison, Fine Arts student. I will give you proof! Emails that he sent to me! All the private messages. Just, don't tell my family. My dad. P-please"

MESSAGE: Great! You earn a good boy badge today! I appreciate your cooperation! Oh! You don't have to do anything more. I already deleted your account from every art commerce platform you have. Including that fake KPOP merchandise shop you own..