The Bangtan Wall

The New Syndicate Boss

You collapse into Jimin's arms, and he helps you to stand along with RM.

"You okay, sweetheart?" asks Sora, gently caressing your cheek.

"Am I bad for being relieved?" 

Sora shakes her head, reaches out, and gently takes your face in both hands. She looks intently into your eyes.

"No, sweetheart, you are not bad. You never were."

RM says, "There is one less evil in the world now, Lorrie."

Jackson says, "Lorr, you have no further worries. You and Jimin can be together now without retribution."

Surprised you ask him, "What about his first in command and the others? Won't they be taking his place?"

Jackson grins, "Little cousin, there is something you don't know."

With trepidation, you ask, "What is it?"

He's still grinning, "I am now the Boss."

"Wait, what? How?" you ask.

"Your father was always hardcore about the business, only passing it to his legitimate male heirs no matter what." 

He reaches out and takes your hand, "I'm his only legitimate living male relative, so it all comes to me, even though he hated me and would rather see me dead." he laughs, "Uncle was always a stubborn fool."

"You run the business now? But what of the others? Weren't they loyal to him?" 

You are thinking of one man in particular, his third in command. Jimin feels you tremble and holds you close to his side.

 Namjoon says, "Let's go inside the restaurant. It was booked just for us tonight. We can talk safely inside." 

Jackson has a quick word with his first in command, and the majority of his men begin to leave, except for a select few. Sora turns to her men and says, "Sorry, the party's over." She dismisses them as well, keeping only her close personal guards.

Taking Sora's hand in his, Namjoon begins heading to the restaurant door, with Jackson walking beside him. You, Jimin, and the rest follow.

Seated at a large table, Jackson answers your question about what happened to those loyal to your father.

"Your father's syndicate was falling apart, had been for several years now. He became . . ." He pauses, then continues, "he became evil incarnate. Killing people indiscriminately on a whim, even his own men and family. He wanted you dead too, Lorr."

You interrupt, "But my sister . . ."

"Her moving to another country and marrying kept her safely out of his reach."

You sigh with relief and lean your head on Jimin's shoulder. He turns his head and kisses the top of yours.

"When your father died, those he forced to work for him left, glad to be back with their families and out of the business. Others left the country, and some disappeared altogether. So you see, little cousin, those loyal to your father are no longer in the game. Those not loyal to your father's evil are with me."

Skeptical RM asks, "How do you know they are and will remain loyal to you?"

"They have been working undercover for me for several years to bring him down."

You gasp, "You mean you had my father killed?!"

"No, it was not me or any of my men. Right now, we're not sure who murdered him. Some think it was an inside job."

RM looks at Jackson, "I said it was not me or my men, RM. You can believe me or not. It doesn't change the fact that he is dead, and I am the new Boss."

RM starts to protest, but Sora turns to him and softly shakes her head. RM grimaces but remains quiet. Unnoticed by the others, she reaches behind his hip and caresses him. He shuts his eyes and slowly blows out his breath. 'Damn, I love this woman.'

Their dinner arrives, and Namjoon leans over to Sora, "Did Wyn drive you here?"

She whispers back, grinning, and blows the word "No" in his ear, causing RM to shiver.

She gives him a mischievous smirk and says, "I drove here alone, but I don't plan on driving away alone." 

He whispers, "You, my love, drive me crazy. That's what you do." She softly giggles. 

Unknown to Sora, Wyn had driven the limo, arriving shortly behind the others, and had Sindy with him to drive Sora's car back to her home. He knew Sora and RM all too well, and he didn't want to be left out if something happened. 

Sindy quickly pecks Wyn on the cheek, "Don't have too much fun without me." 

He grins as he watches her walk over, hips swaying, to Sora's car. She reaches for the door handle and looks back at Wyn, smiling flirtatiously at him, then gets in the car. 

Wyn whistles softly and grins, "I am one hell of a lucky man." he says as he watches her drive away.

Jimin leans close to you, holding your hand in his, "Have I told you how much I love you?"

You smile, looking into his beautiful eyes, then let your gaze travel down his face to his lips. You slowly moisten your lips with your tongue and then tell him, as you lean close, "Yes, but never stop."

You then kiss his soft, warm lips, and you both lose yourself in the kiss. The others around the table cheer, breaking you out of your euphoria, and you blush.

 Jimin smiles at you and licks his lips, "Mmm, Champaign kisses, my favorite."

Overhearing Jimin, Sora stands, raising her glass of Champaign. She looks around the table and then at you and Jimin as the others stand, raising their glasses.

"Congratulations to Lorrie and Jimin. May you both forever care for each other's hearts and forever seek each other's embrace.  I hope your hearts will be filled with joy from this day forward."

RM lifts his glass high. "To two of the sweetest people I know . . . congratulations, Lorrie and Jimin." The others follow suit.

Jackson is still standing after everyone has sat back down. All eyes are on him.

"There is one more thing yet to come," he says as he looks around the table. His eyes stop on Jungkook.