The Escort S2

Part 65: Shamefully red

Jungkook's POV

I grab Tae's hand and we head for the elevator. We're both wound so tight we don't talk until we get into our vehicle.

"What the fuck was J.J. thinking?! Just wait until I see him!"

"Kookie, calm down. They're okay. That's what's important right now. There's too much going on. Please don't lead with anger. I've had enough of it for one day." Tae's correct. I dip my chin in agreement.

"Sorry baby, this day has been pretty fucked up. It's been a roller coaster of emotions. If I did not have you, I don't know what I'd be doing."

"I feel the same, Kookie."

"Tae, we have each other. I've been so into my anger that I have not been a good support for you." I share.

"Kookie, you have been by my side all day and I love that."

I pull Tae onto my lap, and he melts into me for the 30-minute ride home.

We sit quietly and 15 minutes later Tae receives a phone call. He looks at the screen. Not knowing the phone number, he questions whether to answer the call. He decides to answer it, placing the call on speaker.

"This is Taehyung."

"Hi, Taehyung. You don't know me. Please don't hang up. I wish you no harm." It's a young woman with a soft-spoken voice.

"Who are you and what do you want?" Given our day, Tae's voice cuts sharp with irritation.

"My name is Mia. Triton Saeji was my brother. I hear someone is trying to dig up information on him," she says with certainty.

"You're his... Sister," Tae says as he sits forward.

"I'll tell you and only you anything you want to know about Saeji...and Teoki. I saw a picture of you on Teoki's desk. You have kind eyes and I believe I can trust you."

"I'm just finding out some of the horrible things Teoki has done. I-I did not know, and it breaks my heart." Her voice trembles. "Saeji would never have approved. Teoki has done some terrible things. He's very sick."

"Will you meet with me, Kim Taehyung?" Tae looks at me and I nod.

"Yes, I will meet with you in my home and in a private room. I don't know you nor do I trust you."

"Triton Teoki has attacked and threatened me, my fiancé, family, and friends. He's trying to destroy our lives, so excuse me for being a bit short on trust. My fiancé will be home but not in our meeting. Those are my terms, Mia."

"I accept your terms, Taehyung."

Author's POV

JJ and Ivory come up from the garage.

"Go sit down and let me take care of this."

Ivory runs into the kitchen as JJ goes into the living area and sits.

Ivory quickly returns and places an ice pack on JJ's hand and then wraps it in a towel.

"This will help with the swelling. JJ, I'm sorry. I'm scared. What if they put my sorry ass out?" Ivory says as he bites into a raspberry cream donut.

"Ivory, it will be okay. What you need to fear is dripping your raspberry cream filling on Tae's couch. Then your ass is on your own." JJ softly chuckles.

"Oh sorry," Ivory says stuffing the last bite in his mouth and running to wash his hands. He quickly returns, sits, and starts nervously bouncing his knee.