when the rain falls - taejin [book 1]

VII

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Seokjin walked through the corridors of the hospital with a warm feeling in his chest; for the first time in quite some time, life seemed to smile at him again, his son was making big decisions that would catapult him to success, he had a budding and explosive love relationship with a handsome and hot guy, in addition to having been selected as one of the candidates to replace an administrative position at the hospital, after his colleague to move to a private clinic, leaving a vacancy that allowed him to receive a better salary. He would have other coworker, but everything indicated that he would own that promotion.

That afternoon he came home with a special sparkle in his eyes, which did not go unnoticed by his son. He walked around his home humming a random song and cooked with a special seasoning, surprising Jungkook, who was dying of curiosity to know why his father was so radiant.

―Woah, this is delicious ―the boy commented, hastily taking a second and third portion of food to his mouth, chewing energetically, while he nodded happy to savor something so delicious.

―Did you like it? ―Seokjin looked at him, resting his elbow on the table, to rest his chin on his fist later.

―Hm-hm ―he made an affirmative sound, while he finished swallowing. ―Are we celebrating something? ―he tried to inquire subtly.

―Oh, nothing yet ―he downplayed, fiddling with his chopsticks over the vegetables on his plate. ―But maybe I'll get a promotion ―he murmured low, feigning naturalness, waiting for Jungkook's reaction.

―What? Really? ―the boy almost jumped out of his chair, knowing what that meant for his father, who had been working in the same position for many years, bored a bit with attending the emergency room. After all, he hadn't studied so many years just to cure scrapes and simple colds. He wanted to get into the operating room and be where the action was, as his profession is. ―That's amazing! ―he launched himself to hug his father, euphoric. Jin just laughed amused by the spontaneity of his son.

―It's not a sure thing, Jungkookie ―he stopped him. ―It's just a possibility, because there are two more colleagues who I have to win over...

―You will, I'm sure ―he stated without hesitation. ―You are the best at what you do, I have no doubt that they will give you the promotion.

―Thanks, son ―Seokjin caressed his hair. ―Well, let's eat... I don't want it to get cold.

The next day, Jungkook, full of emotion, told his friend about the news, who had to feign surprise at the news, so as not to show that he had been the first to find out, since the older man had called him very excited, telling him the good news.

―Really, I'm happy for your father ―Taehyung said, with a sincere smile. ―He deserves it.

―I'm thinking of throwing him a surprise party, for when he gets promoted ―the emotion shining in the brown eyes of the black-haired boy. ―I told him that he should call me as soon as they give him an answer, so I'll have time to organize something for him, to congratulate him for it.