SINGLE FATHER [전정국] ✓

Chapter - 13

Eyes were speaking louder than words; they both were staring at each other, sitting in front of their parents. "So, you came here with a proposal of marriage for my daughter," her father asked with a rude yet serious tone.

Jungkook looked toward Y/N, who sat silently, her eyes filled with unspoken words. He looked back at her father and stood up abruptly. "I need to go," he said, his voice strained. Y/N's eyes widened in confusion. "Jungkook? What are you saying?" she asked, her voice trembling. He bowed to her father and turned toward the exit.

"If you leave today, I will never come back to you," she said, her voice breaking. He paused, his heart aching, and turned to look at her with a bittersweet smile. As he was about to continue walking, she rushed to him, grabbing his hand to stop him. "Am I a joke to you?" she cried, clutching his arm tightly.

"Why, Jungkook? Why do you always play with me?" she said, tears streaming down her face. His eyes welled up, but he fought to hold back the tears. "Jungkook, please, not this time," she begged, her voice choked with emotion. He gently pushed her hand away. "I am sorry," he whispered, and walked away, leaving her standing there, broken and hurt. As he exited the house, tears finally spilled from his eyes.

Outside, he walked toward his car where a familiar figure waited in the passenger seat. "You did a great job," she said, smiling cruelly. "I told you if you didn't do this, I would make sure she ends up in jail." Jungkook glared at her with pure hatred. "You know what? I hate you from the bottom of my heart," he spat out, his voice filled with venom. "Good, because I hate you too," she replied, getting out of the car with a smirk.

He took a deep breath and drove to the secret apartment he owned. Once inside, he threw himself onto the couch, Y/N's devastated face haunting his thoughts. "What should I do to save them?" he whispered to himself, lost in despair. The doorbell rang, pulling him from his thoughts. He opened the door, and was immediately greeted by a kiss. He instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist and shut the door behind them.

The kiss was intense, filled with desperation and longing. He gently laid her down on the couch. As their lips parted, she looked into his eyes and smiled, caressing his face. "I am sorry," he murmured. She hugged him tightly. "There's nothing to be sorry for. I am just happy that everything went as we planned," she reassured him. He kissed her neck, and she smiled, pulling him closer. "Babe, we were talking," she said softly. "I am craving you," he replied, kissing her again. "I missed you so much, I can't even tell you," he whispered, carrying her to the bedroom.

After a night of passion, they lay in each other's arms, their breaths steady and calm. The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating her glowing skin. Jungkook watched her, reflecting on their previous conversation.

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"Jungkook... Look what I bought..." she had said, entering his room excitedly. He was sitting on his bed, staring blankly out the window. "Jungkook?" she called again, concerned in her voice. He didn't respond. She approached and sat in front of him. "Jungkook, are you okay?" she asked, worried. He looked at her with hollow eyes. "Why... Why is destiny playing with me?" he said, his voice was empty. She was confused and gently asked, "Can you please tell me what happened?"

"You should leave," he said harshly. She shook her head, cupping his face in her hands. "Go away... or you will be ruined just like me," he insisted. She caressed his face gently. "No, I can't leave you. Not when you are in such a difficult situation," she said softly. He grabbed her hand and stood up. "I said go away... JUST GO AWAY!" he yelled, pushing her out of the room. She stumbled and hit the wall. He closed the door and slid down to the floor, sobbing.

She tried to remain patient, knocking on the door while calling his name. "Jungkook, please don't push me away. Please don't do this to me. Please don't do this to yourself. Open the door," she pleaded, tears rolling down her face. "I know there is something you are hiding. I know there must be something bothering you. I know you love me, and I love you. Please, for my sake, open the door," she cried.

Finally, the door clicked open. Jungkook emerged, looking miserable. She held his face, tracing her hand down to his arm. Both of them were in tears. "Now, stop crying and just tell me what happened," she urged, hugging him tightly.

After calming down, he finally spoke. "Noona came to your house..."

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Jungkook entered Y/N's home, determination in his eyes. "I found a way to get custody," he announced, but stopped in his tracks when he saw Aiera standing there, her smile mocking. "Welcome home, dear hubby!" she greeted him sarcastically.

"What are you doing here?" Jungkook asked, irritation evident in his voice. She smiled, walking closer. "My dear husband, you are cheating on your wife," she said, tracing her finger along his face. He grabbed her hand and pushed her away. "You are not my wife, and I am not your husband. Just answer the question I asked you," he demanded, his tone harsh. She smiled and sat on the couch, placing an envelope in front of him.

"I have a surprise. I heard you are planning to file a case against me to get custody of Mira," she said, looking at him slyly. "I was surprised when I heard about it, so I thought I should surprise you too." She gestured toward the envelope. "Open it," she said with a smirk.

Jungkook took the envelope and pulled out the papers inside. His eyes widened as he read the contents. "I can fabricate all the evidence and submit it to the court. Her license will be banned, and she will have to go to jail for at least ten years for an attempt to murder case," Aiera said, her words dripping with malice. The evidence, though false, seemed convincingly true. "No one can save her. So if you don't want me to ruin her, forget about being together. Don't even think about her. If you do, I will send this to the court, and you know what will happen after that," she threatened, grabbing her bag and leaving with a smirk.

Jungkook's face fell as he realized the gravity of the situation. His destiny was indeed playing a cruel game with him.

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"Nothing will happen to me. Trust me, I can protect myself," Y/N said, holding his hand and kissing it gently. "If you stay with me, I can handle any storm. Please, just let go of the thought of leaving me. Together, we can handle any problem. Trust me, all I need is you and Mira. That's it," she said, kissing his lips, showing him how sincere she was.

"Let's make a plan. We will play the game just like she is playing. Do what she wants so we can buy some time," she suggested. He nodded, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "What do I have to do? Do you have a plan?" he asked. "I do. Reject me in front of my parents," she said. He took a deep breath, preparing himself for the challenge ahead.