Fluent In Silence [Taekook]

Chapter 24 : Unravel the mystery

" So he had his eye on Taehyung long ago?" Hyungsuk solemnly nodded to Seokjin's question. They were sitting in the hall room of the mansion. 

“Taehyung has been quiet since childhood.  He had that demeanor like his mother;  Soft, elegant, and composed.  But they both possessed a calm intelligence.” 

"His mother, Eleanor, was the daughter of a famous Australian diamond merchant. Her father was involved in the underground mafia business, not the mafia. She died when Taehyung was ten."

"She was his only daughter.  His father's belongings were in her name which she handed over to Taehyung.  And don't forget that Taehyung also inherits all of Junghin's property."

" Then, Taehyung possesses a lot of wealth?" Seokjin spoke out in the manner of question. 

" Of course. He was already quiet from childhood.  But it was only after his mother died that his quiet nature became more woven into him. "

" His mother died so early. Poor boy. "  Seokjin sympathized with a sad heart. There was silence.

" She didn't die. She was killed. "  Hyungsuk revealed. Seokjin was baffled.

" She was killed. Taehyung witnessed his mother's last breath. He saw how his mother was gasping for breath and begging them to leave her son. Junghin reached there before they could kill Taehyung." 

“ He witnessed the heartless stabbing of his mother. Taehyung was traumatized. He was under a psychiatrist for four years. " Seokjin felt a pang in his heart.

“ My poor baby. I feel horrible. He endured so much.”  

" He did. Taehyung's father's death is also a conspiracy.” Seokjin wished not to receive any more shock.

" I met him in America. I went on a business trip. His car broke down.  My car collided with his but fortunately, the driver was able to take a turn. But as soon as it happened another car came and hit his car."

" When I stopped the car and went to check, I found him senseless and bleeding inside the wrecked car.  He was still breathing.  I was utterly puzzled to see him. Then I admitted him to the hospital."

  "Though I found out a long time ago that he settled in America. Since then we kept in touch and were planning to meet soon but life had other plans." 

"You are in touch with him. I mean through calls." Hyungsuk nodded at Seokjin's words.

“ Jungkook knows everything? Isn't that so?” Seokjin asked.

“ Yes. He got to know later.” 

“ I don't remember but I heard Taehyung's mother's name somewhere.” 

“ From Jungkook's mother. Rosabella and  Taehyung's mother are childhood friends.”  Hyungsuk responded. Seokjin was even more surprised.  As all the truths are unfolding now.

“ Then Junghin?” 

“ He's my school buddy.” 

  "Everything is so complicated. That's why I wonder why you easily agreed to keep Taehyung with us. The ties are quite deep."

  " Of course. The four of us shared a close bond in the past that was a long time ago when we weren't married. You can't sense how much help I got from Junghin. I was a difficult guy."  Hyungsuk halted.  He recalled memories.

"At one point he took the blame for my crime and was arrested. That was past.  Time has passed, and unfortunately, we were separated. I lost contact with them because of my underground work.  A fortunate person can get such a friendship in life."