Baby Daddy

Chapter 22

Jungkook tapped his fingers impatiently against the steering wheel, his foot tapping a rhythmic beat on the car floor. Traffic had crawled to a standstill, and he was surrounded by a sea of cars with no end in sight. He grumbled under his breath as he thought about the meeting earlier that day. Taehyung, his cousin, had presented a proposal that had left everyone impressed. He had effortlessly charmed the board with his innovative ideas and confident demeanor. Jungkook couldn't help but wonder when Taehyung had become so adept at the business, perhaps even more so than himself. Now, it seemed he abd his parents plans to take over the company would become null and void if he didn't find out just what on earth Taehyung was up to. For now, he would have to put on an act, pretend to be the docile accommodating cousin in other for him to get what he wants.

As he sat in his car, stewing in frustration, a commotion up ahead caught his attention. He craned his neck and saw Taehyung, shielded by his tall frame, facing off against a group of menacing thugs. What caught Jungkook off guard was the sight of the petite, good-looking man standing at Taehyung's side, a visible swell beneath his shirt indicating a pregnancy. Jungkook's eyes widened in shock at the unexpected sight.

"Wait! Is that guy pregnant?" He rubbed his eyes to be sure he knew what he was actually seeing. He stared harder. It really seemed so. That was a goddamn herring. What was Taehyung doing with a herring out in public and what on earth could be their relationship. Curiosity got the best of him and it took all of his strength not to march up there and demand answers. However, the traffic could clear up at any time and Jungkook figured that would be a very bad idea.

Meanwhile, amidst the mounting tension, Taehyung's face contorted in concentration as he defended the pregnant man from the thugs. He grunted as one of them landed a punch on his cheek, but he stood his ground, unwavering in his protection. However, just as the situation seemed to be escalating, a young man suddenly pulled up, and Jungkook's heart lurched as his ex-boyfriend, Yoongi, stepped in, looming over the scene with a palpable air of authority.

"What on earth!" Jungkook cried. "He knows them?"

"Hey! You punks better step back or I'll have the police on your tail in seconds flat," Yoongi growled, his sharp gaze chilling the air with a tangible menace. The thugs hesitated for a moment before deciding to make a hasty retreat, not eager to incur Yoongi's wrath.

Jungkook fought the urge to approach Taehyung, restrained by the complicated emotions that Yoongi's sudden appearance had stirred within him. Their break up had been less than pleasant and the last thing he needed was to go on a trip to memory lane. He couldn't bear to face him so Instead, he maneuvered his car out of the bottleneck and sped away, his mind whirring with questions about the enigmatic relationship between Taehyung and the mysterious pregnant man. He would do anything to find out what their relationship was. If it was what he was thinking, then he would have the upper hand.

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Seeing the thugs had dissapeared, Taehyung sat on the curb, nursing his bruised skin. His lips were torn and there was small blood spilling past it which Taehyung wiped continuously leaving a bloody patch on the back of his hands. An uneasy silence settled between them until Taehyung finally broke it.

"What on earth were you thinking?" He said through gritted teeth. "Do you realize what you have done."

"I'm sorry, I just..." Jimin gulped. "I just needed to get some air. That house was stuffing plus I and Yoongi  just wanted to help find a new wood supplier for the business," Jimin explained, his eyes imploring Taehyung to understand.

"You need this Taehyung, I need you to be stable at least for the sake of our child. I can't be secure leaving him under such a situation. If that's the case then why would I give up full rights to the baby to you and your parents."