𝐍𝐎 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

- 23 -

Yoongi and Sydney turned to look at the person who had just entered the room.

Sydney couldn't help but cry more than just looking at the person. Yoongi scoffed, chuckling before walking towards him. "Never thought I would meet you here." Yoongi paused, resting his hand on his shoulder. "Aaron."

"I murdered them. Sydney has nothing to do with Jungkook" Aaron said, locking his eyes on the ground and Sydney tried to hold back her tears but couldn't. "So, you are saying, you did everything and she wasn't a part of it?" Yoongi questioned, turning back to Sydney and that was when Jin came in not understanding the chaos taking place. Aaron nodded his head in response to Yoongi's question. Sydney looked up, trying to make eye contact with Aaron, and then glanced away. Jin walked up to the group, asking what was happening.

"Both of you, get inside the car. We should investigate." Yoongi said, before cuffing both of them. He was being easy on Sydney and couldn't do it anymore as the suspect was already here even though he hadn't seen Jungkook yet.

They proceeded to his office where they usually investigate everyone. Jin and Yoongi stood in front of them while Sydney and Aaron sat with their cuffs on. "We need all information, from Lee Keith to all the murders and Jungkook," Yoongi said, pressing the recording button, crossing his arms, and waiting for them to speak further.

"I was 19 when I married Lee Keith. Like any other girl, I fantasized about my wedding. I had many dreams too. But everything shattered when I realized I was just a property exchange because my parents had gone bankrupt. They wanted me to fulfil my husband's deeds. I swear I could've been better off if my parents or my husband showed a little mercy to me. But no, money makes them blind. My husband was never home, but when he did, he had his fellow mates too. They would drink so much and lose control of themselves. Those bastards touched me but my husband never opposed them. What am I to him?" Sydney burst out in front of Yoongi and Aaron looked at her feeling sorry for her.

"I really don't know if my husband's child is in my womb. They drugged me most of the time I was home. And what about my parents? I was just sold to him for money and he can do whatever he wants without anyone asking. Because he was rich, powerful and many people liked him. I never knew what his business was about. Later, I found out that he was importing drugs and using children for his dirty business. Poor young girls and boys were food for their cravings. I was so scared to tell anyone what was happening. I felt so helpless, I didn't know what to do. I knew I had to escape from there, but I was too afraid to take that step. But when I did, when I complained to the cops, they said they would take care of it and asked me to go home. When I returned home, my husband was already there. The cops were his friends. I was so dumb to complain to them. I was beaten to death-" Sydney couldn't speak further as she remembered what had happened to her.

Yoongi and Jin were voiceless. They didn't know what was coming for them. As they stared at each other, they struggled to come up with words, but Sydney continued to speak.

"I got pregnant. I didn't know how it happened. But when I knew I had skipped periods, I had to check myself. My parents were super happy about nothing. My husband was the same. He did not react. But I thought I should raise the child growing inside me. It would be better if I showed him a better world and escaped from my husband. That was when I met Jungkook." Sydney smiled when his name slipped out of her mouth.

"He is something else. I cannot put it into words. After a long time, I felt what love really was. His eyes were so mesmerizing and I couldn't stop looking at them. He helped me escape my reality for a few hours every day. I made sure my husband wouldn't know about Jungkook but that was what happened. I didn't know my husband followed me with his guards. He thought he would slide down Jungkook, but we got closer-"

That was when Sydney held her belly, groaning in pain making all three of them startled. "Are you okay?" Jin asked moving towards her while Yoongi held her shoulder. Sydney shook her head no, as she closed her eyes in pain. Her water broke and everyone was terrified by the sight of Sydney.

"Let's go to the hospital," Yoongi said as he carried Sydney in his arms, running outside. Jin locked the room where Aaron was put and followed Yoongi to the car. "You will be alright." That was all Yoongi said as he was more concerned than Sydney.

"What?" YN asked as she sat on her bed in the hospital when Jin explained what happened. "Is she okay now? Where is Yoongi?" YN asked, feeling helpless. "He is outside of the room and Sydney was already taking care of the doctors. I really don't know if she is okay." Jin said, sitting inside the car parked in the hospital.

"I really wish I was there now," YN said, looking at her in disbelief. "Don't even think about it, Ms Jung. We still do not know the entire thing. I am returning to Aaron. In response to his confession, Jin said, driving back to Yoongi's office.

"Please keep me posted, Mr Kim. I am really dying of curiosity." YN said, sipping the fruit drink made by Hoseok who was staying next to her in the hospital. "Sure, Ms Jung. I will call you back." Jin said, before declining the call. YN sighed, looking at her brother.

"I am going crazy." She said, before hugging him while he laughed and hugged her back. "What is happening, YN? Is Yoongi doing well?" Hoseok asked, breaking the hug. "Yeah, he is fine. Just this case stuff." She said, ruffling her hair. "Don't worry. Yoongi will take care of it and you can be fine soon as well." Hoseok comforted, making her nod with a smile.

"Can I meet Namjoon?" YN asked her brother because she thought he could make her sane again. "Uhm, yeah. Call him over. And I also have some work to do. I will leave now. Bye-bye." Hoseok said, kissing her forehead before leaving the room. YN quickly called Namjoon.

After a while, a few knocks were heard on the door, making YN smile before yelling 'Come on in'. Namjoon came up to her, smiling at her. "Oh, please hold me. I am getting insane over the case." YN said, shaking her head, and getting all of his attention. Namjoon held her hands as he looked into her eyes while she explained everything to him.

"Let us wait for Jin's call. Aaron should know how the murders happened and where the bodies are." Namjoon said, caressing her hand with his thumbs. "He must say everything. I think the other guys were killed because they molest Sydney. Lee Keith and his friends were the victims. I just want to see their bodies or ashes so I can finally close the case." YN muttered leaning on Namjoon's hands that were on hers.

"I shouldn't be here for so long, YN. Sorry." Namjoon said, and she looked up at him with a faint smile. "Yeah, I know. Just wanted to see you," she said, and their eyes locked on each other's lips. And before anything could process in her mind, Namjoon kissed her, hands on her waist.

"You are so beautiful," Namjoon mumbled in between the kisses as he inserted his tongue into hers, making her smile wide and holding him tight. She could feel the electricity and warmth in his touch, and the warmth of his breath on her skin was like wildfire. He kissed her deeply as if he expressed the feelings he had kept hidden for so long. His gentle caresses and sweet words made her feel special and loved.

"Now, tell me the rest of the story," Jin said, sitting in front of Aaron.