His Smile... (Part1) [JK]

Forgiveness

{MinJi's POV}

"Let's go, your father has been waiting for you to return home", Jungkooks mom says and leads us towards the doorway. We walk past the huge kitchen and past the dining room. We keep walking down the big hallway until we make it towards the living room.

"We're back", Jungkooks mom says into the room as we head towards Jungkooks dad and my dad, who are sitting on the couch having a conversation. They stop talking and look towards us. My father immediately stands up and gives a slight bow.

"How did you know where I was?" I say to my father before he can say anything to me.

"Your friend MiCha came over to my house and told me. I asked her to-"

"I don't want to see you", I say as I start to walk away.

I can't even look at him anymore without thinking of that same abusive father.

"MinJi please! You know I love you with all my heart. I'm extremely sorry for all my wrong doings and for all the things I've done to hurt you", he says. I stop before I exit the room and stay silent.

I feel a hand on my shoulder and I hear Jungkook say, "MinJi, turn around and look at your dad."

I turn around and I see my dad on his knees, bowing towards me.

"I'm sorry for hurting you after all this time. I know it wasn't your fault that your mother passed away, but at the time I needed someone to blame. I was being selfish and cruel. I admit that I was wrong and what I did to you could never fix your heart. Your mother is probably ashamed of me right now. I apologize to her as well, for being the spiteful father that I was. I've gotten counseling for my anger and for my alcohol abuse", he says as he continues to bow on his knees.

"Please, I'm begging you for your forgiveness. You may not forgive me right away, which is understandable. But please, sweetie come back home. I miss seeing your smiling face. I miss your laugh and how bright you made our home. When you're with me, it's like your mom is still with us", he says and I can hear him sobbing.

At this point, I'm holding onto Jungkook for support.

Because without him, I would've probably collapsed.

Jungkook leans his face towards my ear and says in a whisper, "it's okay, see? Your father is here, he's okay now. You can do this." He gives my shoulders a squeeze and he takes a step back.

Will I ever be able to look at my father the same again?...

My father continues to bow and continues to talk about how much he misses me and wants me back home.

I slowly walk towards my father, who's still talking and bowing.

I go on my knees in front of my father and stop him mid sentence.

"Please, don't bow to me", I say. He raises his head from the floor and sits up. His eyes are puffy and red from crying.

"You're pathetic, bowing to your own daughter like this", I say with a sob.

He chuckles, sniffles, and nods while looking at the floor.

"You've abused me, tortured me, cursed at me, called me unnecessary names, and hurt not just my pride, but our families pride as a whole. You had fun with other woman and drank as much alcohol as you possibly could. You destroyed my self esteem, and my reason for living at one point in my life", I say with a straight face and a sigh. He stays silent at my words and stifles a sob.

I sigh again and say, "But I won't forgive you....yet." He looks up and stares at me with wide eyes.

"I'll-" I say but I'm cut off by a hug from my dad.