Poem of Tears

13

"hyung, where's Yoongi?" Yeonjun inquires.

"He hasn't arrived yet; he had a meeting," Jungkook replies. Jungkook calls Yoongi, but there's no answer.

"Perhaps he's still in his meeting. Hyung, I'm hungry," Yeonjun states.

"Don't worry; I'll whip up something for you," Jungkook reassures as he heads to the kitchen.

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Hoseok noticed Yoongi's phone and wallet had been left in the car, and frustration gnawed at him. He swiftly turned the car around, returning to the building where he found Yoongi strolling near the entrance.

"Who leaves their wallet and phone like this?" Hoseok exclaimed, his annoyance evident.

"Come, I'll drop you," Hoseok offered.

Yoongi remained determined. "I can go on my own," he said, heading for the bus stop.

"Yoongi, it's getting late, and your brother will be worried. Come with me."

Ignoring Hoseok's words, Yoongi continued walking, prompting Hoseok to follow closely. He eventually caught Yoongi's hand and firmly said, "I told you to come with me."

Yoongi met Hoseok's stern gaze, his anger palpable. "Leave me," he warned.

"Come with me, Yoongi," Hoseok insisted with a sigh. Reluctantly, Yoongi returned to the car, retrieved his wallet and phone, and gave Hoseok a firm look. "I haven't lost my self-esteem, and don't touch me like that again. You'll find out who I am," he declared before closing the car door and walking towards the bus stop.

Frustrated, Hoseok muttered to himself, "Stubborn bitch."

******"*****

"Good morning, Jimin. How's your studies going?" Taehyung inquired.

Jimin replied, "Good," without looking up from his phone. "Is he working at your company?" he asked.

"Who?" Taehyung questioned, glancing at his son.

"Jeon," Jimin clarified.

"Why don't you call him 'mother'?" Taehyung gently suggested.

Jimin inquired further, "Tell me, is he working there?"

"Yes, he is. Do you want to see him?" Taehyung offered.

Jimin nodded, looking at his father expectantly.

Hoseok chimed in, "I can take you. I was actually going to pick you up yesterday, but I had a meeting. Sorry."

Jimin reassured him, "It's okay. Will you take me to him?"

Hoseok asked Taehyung for permission, and Taehyung agreed with a condition: "Yes, but not at the office. He might feel uncomfortable there."

Hoseok suggested, "Why not? He'll be happy to see Jimin. Or we could visit his home."

Jimin nodded with a smile, and Taehyung couldn't help but notice the rare happiness in his son. He advised, "If you love him that much, be kind to him."

Jimin sighed, confessing, "I do love him, but I'm not sure he loves me in return."

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"I don't think lawsuits will work. We need to arrange a meeting with them. I think they need more money," Taehyung suggested.

Hoseok disagreed, stating, "According to this contract, whatever happens, they should give their land to our company. Then what else is there to negotiate?" He shot a glare at Yoongi.

Yoongi turned to Taehyung and explained, "Their company is in debt. If we help them, we can get their land, and they'll be thankful to us."

Hoseok, however, reminded them, "Excuse me, we're not running a charitable trust; this is a construction company."

Yoongi argued that lawsuits would destroy them and create an enemy. He looked at Taehyung for support.

Taehyung, contemplating the situation, made a decision. "I think he's right. We don't want to create more enemies. Arrange a meeting with Aira Group and discuss the land. Let's not make them feel that we're trying to help them."

Ok sir... Yoongi left the room...

"My baby brother is pouting too much," Taehyung remarked.

Hoseok expressed his frustration, "You're supporting him more than me."

Taehyung defended Yoongi, saying, "That boy is clever and bright. Learn something from him."

"Why should I learn from him?" he retorted. "I know how to run a business."

Taehyung replied, "Then draft a business proposal just like he would."

Confused, Hoseok scratched his head. "A business draft? We have a team for that."

Taehyung suppressed a laugh. "Mr. Baby brother, I'm telling you again, go and learn something from him. Yoongi is the perfect one."

Hoseok left the room, "Of course, big bro, I will. Now, I'm hungry. The perfect selfish one." He gritted his teeth as he headed to his cabin.

As usual, Jungkook wrapped up his work at 12 pm, but he wasn't alone; Taehyung was there in his room. Jungkook insisted that Yoongi go home because Yeonjun was alone. Gathering his belongings, Jungkook left the cabin and noticed Taehyung following him from a respectful distance. He stepped into the elevator, but Taehyung remained outside, watching the boy intently.

Jungkook bid the old security guard a goodnight as he left the building.

Upon reaching home, he sensed something different-loud laughter and voices echoing through the air. He frowned, wondering who could be responsible, and rushed inside.

Hoseok shared an amusing anecdote, saying, "Then I climbed the tree, but there was an ant nest there... They all bit me." Yeonjun burst into laughter.

Yoongi couldn't quite comprehend why they were laughing so heartily.

Jimin also joined in the laughter silently until he stood up and noticed his mother.

"Jimina!" Jungkook rushed to hug his son. "When did you come?"

"Me too. I brought him here," Hoseok stands up too.

"Thank you," Jungkook said, his eyes brimming with tears.

Jimin then asked, "Jeon, can we talk?"

Upon hearing the use of "Jeon," both Yoongi and Yeonjun exchanged curious glances.

Jungkook agreed with a smile, "We can."