Destined To Be

Hand in Hand

Jungkook went inside his and Taehyung's shared room only to find out it was dark. The curtains were drawn to stop the moonlight from entering. The faint light that was entering the room showed him a bundle of blankets scattered on the bed. On a closer look he discovered Taehyung there, almost curled up like a tiny puppy. He turned on the bed lamp and sat beside him. Taehyung has lost a lot of weight in the last few weeks. Dry lines of tears were still prominent on his face. Dark circle under his eyes and chapped lips made him feel even more guilty. He never realized his action hurted Tae this much. He imagined that Tae had forgotten him by now, and by staying away from him he was trying to give Tae the time to do so. But he never realized the way, he would never be able to forget his first love, Tae would probably never be able to completely remove Jungkook from his life.

Jungkook got closer to Tae to caress his forehead and he could feel Tae burning up. His body was almost limp and he did not respond even after he pushed the sleeping boy a few times. At this point, Jungkook panicked and rushed to call Jimin. Soon a few more concerned faces came to check on Tae. The doctor was called urgently only to reveal how his health got impacted by anxiety and malnutrition. 

After the doctor left and Tae was given the medicine, he was alone in their room with Jungkook. Tae was conscious now but not strong enough to say sorry to his husband. He has decided to never tell anything to Jungkook about his feelings. He will silence himself around him if that’s what helps him keep Jungkook near him. He tried his best to apologize but his voice came out tired and almost inaudible.

“Tae, don’t get up, doctor suggested you to take rest. If you need anything, tell me.” Jungkook stared at Tae with concerned eyes. “I..I was saying …. Sor..ry. I  will never say it again. Forgive..me this time.” Tae’s labored voice and teary eyes felt like a pang on Jungkook’s heart. “No, no bear. I am not angry with you, I am angry with myself. I am a selfish person and thought only about myself. I never tried to know what you were going through. I am sorry. Very very sorry.” Jungkook held Tae’s hands securely in his. 

Tae was trying to reply but he was interrupted by Jungkook again, “You don’t have to say anything bear. I will never be rude and cruel to you and will always take care of you, I promise.” Tae smiled silently, he trusts Jungkook but does not trust his feelings around him. He needed to clear his mind, but now he has nowhere to go. He felt as if he was at the mercy of the Jeon family and felt terribly helpless. 

Tae fell asleep soon leaving Jungkook in repentance. His dark thoughts returned, engulfing him again. A set of voices in his head was constantly telling him how undeserving and worthless a person he was. He went to the living room to avoid disturbing Tae. He sat in the garden shedding silent tears with a blank face. Jimin and Mrs. Jeon saw him from the balcony. “Mrs. Jeon, do you think everything will be fine?” The lady has full confidence on his boy and the lovely husband his son has got, “Yes, they both will be fine. Both of them are in love; one is not ready to accept and another is unaware of their love. A few weeks ago, Jungkook scolded Taehyung for confessing his love. Mark my word Jiminie, one day this will be completely reversed. He will be dying to hear a love confession from Tae’s mouth.” 

Jimin stared at the crying Jungkook only to received a soft slap on his arm, “hey birdie, did you just call me Mrs. Jeon? I am officially your mom and I am mom for my three boys now.” She warned Jimin with fake anger, “Never dare to call me Mrs. Jeon again. I have made a lot of mistakes and I regret all of them. I know regret does not change the past but action does. Birdie, I will be a mom you three deserve. I promise. So now on Jiminie, I am M, O, M, m..o..m. Understood?” Jimin’s eye almost turned into a crescent as his lips smiled to its fullest, as he replied with a “Yes Mom”. It was the very moment he was pulled into a hug by his mom, a warm gentle hug rediating the motherly affection he never knew existed.

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Mr. Jeon was behind bars but as he has always believed no prison is enough to stop him from achieving what he wants. Before he was put behind the bars, he only wanted Tae for his business. Now his plans have changed. Now he wants Tae for himself; he wants to see both of Taehyung and Jungkook suffer. His son is nothing like him. Jungkook destroyed his business, ruined his reputation and compelled him to live like a criminal. He is not his son anymore, but his biggest enemy. He will make him repent and destroy him. He felt euphoric at this thought while waiting for the visitor who took a special permission to visit him. 

A tall figure in all-black appeared in front of hand-cuffed Mr. Jeon. Both exchanged a smile and a secret exchange of a tiny parcel took place which went unnoticed by the prison guard. A poison that is also his key to freedom. Mr. Jeon smiled at the thought, “Jungkook here I come. Stay put and let the game begin.”

Author's note: Chapters are getting long... Because as Mr. Jeon said, let the game begin...

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