CLOSER ll Jikook ll🔞 [Complete ✅]

CHAPTER 2

Hello Sweetheart, How are you? ...
I am happy; I have seen the clear sky after nearly half a month.

I hope you guys liked the first chapter; I got some pretty pretty comments, so thank you...❤️❤️

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PARK MANSION, 10:50 AM

In the luxuriant mansion of the Park family, Jimin is sitting in the living room, exquisitely furnished and decorated, waiting for his mother and sister. Classy furniture and expensive decorative items do not help his nerves at all. He passes his hand through his hair and all those thoughts of last night flood in. His emotions are all messed up, and he can't feel anything but anger and regret. Today, he is supposed to meet a girl, Yeseul, whom his family has set him up with to see if they will get married or not.

The door opens, and his mother enters with all grace and seriousness. Her eyes are locked on Jimin, brimming with love and determination. "Jimin, you know how important this meeting is. We need this alliance. And Yeseul is a good match for you."

Jimin sighs, clearly frustrated. "Mother, I have already met so many girls through these arrangements. It never works out. They all have expectations I can't meet."

Aera's gaze sharpens. "That is because you scare them off, Jimin. This time, behave yourself. Be good, be chivalrous. Yeseul belongs to a very influential family, so we cannot afford to let go of this opportunity."

Just before Jimin can reply, the door slides open, and his little sister, an overly playful-smiling Park Mina, steps inside. "Oh, oppa, don't scare her off this time. I can't keep track of how many girls you've sent running."

Jimin shoots Mina an annoyed look though there is a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. "Very funny, Mina. But this isn't a joke."

Mina laughs, wading in beside him to poke at his arm. "Relax, oppa. Just be yourself. Maybe this one will like you."

Jimin shakes his head, his mood turning sour. "I hate this arrangement. I hate that I have to meet with someone this way. But I know I can't expect anything else."

Aera steps closer, her expression softening a bit. "I understand, Jimin. But you have duties toward this family. We have sacrificed a lot for you. It's time you start thinking about your future and ours. We haven't pressured you, but this has to be done."

Jimin looks down, his heart heavy. His mother is right, he knows, but the weight of their expectations feels like a burden he can never lift off his back. "I know, Mother. I'll do my best."

Aera smiles, something so unlike her, rare moments of tenderness. "That's all I ask, Jimin. Now, get ready. Yeseul and her family will be here in a bit. Remember, first impressions do count in these matters."

Jimin nods, inhaling deeply to set himself at ease. As he gets up to prepare for the meeting, Mina grabs his hand and squeezes it reassuringly. "You'll do great, oppa. Just be yourself. And maybe, just maybe, you'll like her."

He can't like her. Or anyone. Someone has already destroyed every man or woman for him.

Jimin smiles forcefully, still feeling dazed from thoughts of Jungkook and all the complications in their lives. "Thanks, Mina brat. I will try."

As Jimin steps upstairs to change, the reality of his situation begins to feel like a heavy cloak.

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At the height of his frustration, Jimin locks himself up in his room. He picks up his phone and dials Jungkook's number, knowing well that they have never called each other directly before. After what feels like an eternity, the ringing tone ends, and Jungkook picks up, his voice a rough blend of irritation and surprise.