Mr.clown

Chapter 14

20 YEARS AGO

Applause filled the entire circus when the loved and famous Mr.clown's act came to an end. With a huge smile on his face, he turned to all the audience and bowed

"Jungkook : it's always a pleasure to perform here ! Thank you for coming and being a part of our show yet again. I promise to be here tomorrow again. Till then take care and have a safe ride home. Goodbye..."

The whole crowd started to chant his name "MR.CLOWN" like mantra when he started to walk away.

JUNGKOOK : I LOVE DRESSING UP AS A CLOWN, HAVING PAINT ON MY FACE SHOWING NEW TRICKS AND STUNTS TO THE AUDIENCE. SEEING THEIR REACTION. I LOVED MY JOB. EVERY LITTLE THING ABOUT IT. I DID EVERYTHING WITH ALL MY HEART. I WORKED DAY AND NIGHT. I WANTED TO BE THE BEST. IT SEEMED POSSIBLE BECAUSE THE AUDIENCE LOVED ME. THEY EVEN STARTED TO CALL THIS CIRCUS AS " THE GREAT CIRCUS OF MR.CLOWN"
EVERYTHING WAS GOING GREAT AND LIKE YOUNG NAIVE BOY I WAS, I FEEL LIKE I WAS FINALLY GOING TO LIVE MY DREAM FOREVER , BUT JUST THEN
A NIGHTMARE CAME DRESSED AS A RICH MAN

JUNGKOOK : Why hasn't our circus opened yet ? Does anybody know..?

" Let me answer the question young boy"

Everybody including Jungkook looked at the entrance. A man with slicked greay hair, wearing a suit with a cocky smile on his face. A cigar between his dark lips. Everything about him screamed rich. All the circus workers looked at him with surprised and curious eyes.

Rich man : This circus wont open today. Hmm..actually this circus wont open again.

Everyone shared a glance to talk about what they just heard. Jungkook's lips parted as he let the rich man's word sink in his head.

Rich man : why you may wonder. Well the answer is simple. I  have this whole amusement park which includes the circus. Everything is mine now.

Everyone gasped. Jungkook's eyes widened. Seeing their reaction , the rich man puffed a cloud of smoke and put a cocky smile again.

Rich man : that's right folks. Now pack your bags and go wherever you came from. Everything will get destroyed and new building project will start on this land. Just when he finished the circus owner Mr.lee came in sight. He stood next to the rich man. Everyone looked at Mr.lee and started to ask him questions , their voice breaking as they were on the verge of tears. They didn't wanted to believe the cocky man. As everyone were begging for answers. Jungkook was the one silent in the group. He was staring at the ground , motionless. His whole life seemed to shatter in front of his eyes. The rich man put a bored face as he watched the workers turned to their boss with their teary eyes. He puffed another deadly smoke from his cigar , rolling his eyes.

Mr.lee : its true the circus is already sold

It felt like the ground started to spin when his words hits Jungkook's eardrums. His hands  twiched beside him , threatening to start trembling at any second

?? : How can you do this to us boss...? Nothing was informed and now so suddenly you are telling is our circus is already sold..?

Mr.kim, the oldest worker of the circus stepped forward and spoke with his soft voice. He was in his fifties

Mr.lee scoffed , looking at the helpless man

Mr.lee : what do you mean by our circus..? This place was always mine and I sold it with rights and now it belongs to Mr.kang. You all need to get lost as soon as possible for your own good.

Jungkook lifted his gaze to Mr.lee. Frustration and anger rising in his veins

Mr.kim : Boss you always said we are a family and where will we go suddenly..? What will we do after leaving..? This place is our source of income boss. Please...please dont do this to us..I beg you..

Everyone started to plead but it was if the two men in front of them had heart of stones. None of them blinked an eye to their helpless state.

Mr.lee : before light falls leave with your bags or you will be forced and it wont be done in a nice way. Dont tell me later I didnt warned you..

They turned around and started to leave

Mr.kim : B..B..Boss please...the circus is going well....we will work harder..I...I...promise  we will do everything you say but please dont do this to us.

He grabbed Mr.lee's arm with his trembling  hands. With angry eyes , he turned around and yanked his arm out of the poor old man's grip

Mr.lee lost his balance but thankfully Jungkook supported him from behind before he could fall down.

Mr.lee : what do you want me to do..? To save your buts, I keep myself with this old circus..? I have much more potential than spending my whole life in this little place.

He screamed. Jungkook's eyes which were soft looking at Mr.kim turned dark when he shifted his gaze to his so called boss

Mr.lee : I am going to use the money I got to make my life better. This circus could never ever gave me this much amount of money in this years. You hear me..?

Tears rolled down Me.kim's cheeks as he started to cry. Other workers were sniffing behind him

Mr.lee : Now dont start your emotional show here and go to your houses and cry. You all are fired anyway

Jungkook: we wont leave...

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