Serendipity

23

"What is it Eomma?", Hoseok was in his office when his phone rang. His mother asked him to meet him at AX café which was near their company. He sat and ran his fingers through the hair.

"It's about Jin."

"Eomma I am so sorry I wanted to come but I was so busy. I barely get the time."

"No, no its okay son, it's not your fault. I understand. In fact I am proud of you. It's just...Jin is...he isn't the same."

"What happened Eomma? Is Jin hyung okay?" Hoseok's face was etched with concern.

"No. he isn't the same anymore. He just sits in his home and sulks. I am scared for him Hobi." Jae held Hoseok's hands looking at him helplessly.

"Eomma, don't worry. Jin hyung will be fine. I will come with you now", Hoseok said and started to rise from his chair when Jae stopped him.

"Hobi, sit down. It's much more than that. He is still afraid that Namjoon hasn't forgiven him. He thinks Joon hates him. Can you convince Joon to talk to him?", Jae tried persuading her son.

Hoseok closed his eyes. He was trying to frame the right answer in his mind. "Son, I know what I am asking you to do is wrong. But Jinnie needs this closure. He and Jin needs to sort out what happened. They both need the closure to move on with their lives. If they could talk...."

Hoseok clasped his mother's hands. "I understand Eomma. It's fine. I completely understand. I will talk to Joon okay?"

"Of course, Hobi. I am sorry I am cornering you like this."

"Its okay Eomma. I want the best for Jin hyung too. He has suffered enough. Only he knows how much pain he had gone through." Hosoek's voice was sad.

"Why don't you, Joon and Jimin visit us tomorrow for dinner?", Jae asked hoping maybe the family get-together would clear off some air.

That night, Hoseok was sitting on his bed fidgeting his fingers. He was dreading to start the conversation. The topic was sensitive. He waited to Namjoon to come to unwind.

Joon walked in and saw Hoseok sitting on the bed. He knew something was off since Hoseok was lost in thoughts throughout the dinner. Hoseok felt the other side of the bed dip. He looked and saw Joon staring at him with concern. "Say what you have in mind Hobah."

"Eomma met me today."

"And?"

"If I ask you to do something, will you do it Joonah?" Hoseok said his voice laced with fear and concern. Yes, Namjoon is his husband but the tall man can be intimidating. He was scared how Joon would react.

"What?", Joon asked knowing it was something related to Jin.

"Please forgive Jin hyung."

Joon gave a sincere smile. "I already did Hobah. The day he left me at the wedding".

"But I want you to tell him when you meet him tomorrow at my home. Eomma invited us all tomorrow for dinner." Hoseok said glancing at Joon.

"Okay", Joon said calmly.

Hoseok was surprised at Joon's calm behavior and serene emotion that was etched on his face. "Okay?" He asked again wondering if he heard it right.

"Yes...okay. Anything for you Hobah", Joon smiled genuinely at Hoseok who nodded and slowly slid on his bed to sleep.

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