The Escort S2

Part 32: Workaround

Tae's POV

Kookie and I cuddle after he shares so deeply. When he goes to the shower, I d ress and go downstairs to have coffee with Chim. We talk about our plans for the day, but I don't talk about what Kookie shared with me about Jae and his husband, because some things are just between us. Anyway, it's not mine to share.

However, I know that there is something he's holding back. He's still guarded and it's likely too painful to revisit. He has deep shame and regret. I get it. I shake my head. God, help our younger dumb asses from making life changing mistakes out of stupidity. My poor darling was alone and scared. I'll call Jin later and maybe he can help me to better support my fiancé.

"So, what do you think, Chim?"

Jimin just stares blankly out the window into the flowery garden.

"Chim. Chim!" His head twists towards me with urgency.

"What's wrong, Chim?" He lowers his head and blows out a slow and long breath.

"Tae, I'm not doing well. I-I'm really missing my husband. To make matters worse, I called him last night and he... he didn't answer. And when I called this morning, again I got no answer. W-What if something happened to him?" He raises his head and pins me a teary look.

"Chim, I'm really sorry. How selfish of me to go on about my stuff. I'm sure it's okay." I say softly to convey my compassion.

"How do you know that, Tae?! It's easy for you to say that when you're here with Kookie." He blurts out and returns his focus to the garden. I sit quietly, giving him the space he needs. He's hurting. His gaze of soft sad brown eyes meets mine. "Tae, I'm sorry. I just miss my Yoongi. He'll be here in 3 days, but it's really hard. I should have waited for him." I smile faintly and nod.

Jimin's phone hums and he scrambles for it. "Oh, finally, it's him." His expression is a moving mixture of relief and rage. Poor Yoongi is about to get it now.
"Yoongi! Where are you!? I called last night and this morning!" The doorbell rings and I leave Jimin to his task of chewing his husband out while I answer the door.

"You fuckin scared me to death! I'm so angry with you! You know I call the same time every night. Why were you not available?"

"Jiminie, calm down."

"Don't tell me to calm down, I'm fuckin pissed! Why would you do that when you know I'm waiting to talk to you. And to make matters worse, you missed our morning time too!"

"Baby, I need you to stop your rampage."

"Why in the hell would I do that!?"

"So you can turn around and give your husband a kiss." I smile as I watch Jimin slowly turn and see the fluency of change in his expression.

"Yoongi!" Jimin runs into his arms and they melt into each other like the perfect ending of a classic love story that you never forget.

When they finally come up for air, my friend comes over and gives me a hug. "Tae, I love you." I just grin and squeeze him tight.

"Welcome," Kookie says, coming down the stairs.

"Well, hello, Jungkook," Yoongi says. "I got my business completed early and then asked Tae for help and now I'm here." Yep, that's pretty much the sum of things.

"What are your plans for today?" Kookie asks. "Maybe we could go to lunch later." What the hell. My man cannot be that naïve.

"Kookie, they haven't seen each other in three weeks. They don't want to hang out with us," I say, shaking my head.