Dance to please ✓ Taennie 18+

Part 024

T A E H Y U N G

"What do you need to say to me?" Jennie's father asks almost glaring at her.

"I met taehyung when I walked into his club and asked for a job" Jennie says flatly "As a stripper"

"What!?" He roars, red colour rushing to his cheeks "Kim Jennie!"

"I'm sorry, appa" she says, tears pricking the edge of her eyes. "The medicine is expensive. I never told you how much, because I don't want to put that weight on you when you're going through so much already, but we barely able to afford groceries"

"You should have put the money in the bank like I always told you" he says harshly "I would have budgeted it! We wouldn't have Cheerios and ice cream, but we would get by!"

"Appa" she says, swallowing hard. "The check you get every month barely covers the bills. Ahyeon needs stuff for school, this isn't your fault. You didn't wished to get sick. You saved as much as you could, in case something like this happened, but the money ran out"

"So, my daughter is a stripper" he grinds out, then his attention turns to me "And what are you? Her fucking pimp?"

"Taehyung wouldn't hire me" Jennie says quickly "Not as a stripper, he hired me to work in his office"

"I'm not a pimp" I growl, leaning closer to him "I'm a Real Estate Developer. Just like I said. My stupid brother invested in a shitty strip club and yeah, I fucking own it. That's where I met your daughter, but I decided I'd do anything it took to keep her off that stage"

I'll leave out the rest of it. I don't think it would make this conversation go any better. Infact, it would probably get about ten times worse.

Mr.kim's expression softens. His shoulder lower. The adrenaline give him a boost, but he's still a sick man. Jennie is on the verge of tears as I wrap my arm around her waist and she doesn't pull away.

"I love your daughter" I glance at her. "Sorry, I guess I should have said that in private first"

"I love you too" She whispers, then she looks at her father. "I'm sorry, appa. I was desperate. I didn't know what else to do. Taehyung gave me hope then I fell inlove with him."

Now Jennie's father is the one on the verge of tears.

"I'm the one who is sorry" he says, "I shouldn't have put that on you. I could have handled the finances. I just...after you mom left...."

"You don't have explain it, appa!" Jennie sighs "I understand. Being able to made me happy. It gave me something to focus on when everything else seemed to be falling apart. I didn't ask taehyung to offer you a job. I had no idea he was going to do that. Apparently, there are a few things I don't know right now"

Jennie and I exchange a glance. I know exactly what she's referring to. I joked about her having a bun in the oven and she hadn't thought about that at all.

"The job is yours if you want" I shrug "I'm going to take care of your daughter regardless, and taking care of you guys is part of the deal. I can't even propose without your blessings"

"Uh, I'm really sorry to interrupt" monica pokes her head into the kitchen "But I think the food is burning"

"Oh, No!" Jennie spins around and grabs the spoon. She stirs it a few times, then groans disappointedly "it's all ruined"

"Maybe we can salvage it" I say, leaning over to look and see how bad the food turned out "No, I think you're right!"

"Damn it!" Jennie curses, throwing the spoon into the bowl and tearing up "I'm sorry"

"Hey it's not a big deal, Jennie" her father says softly "It's just food, we'll order something"

"I'm buying" I say firmly "Whatever you want Jennie, I'll get it for you"

Jennie still looks disappointed but she eventually agrees. She picks a local restaurant I'm familiar with and I collect everyone's order. Ahyeon calls her order down the stairs without showing her face. She's clearly still upset.

Jennie and her father talk for a few minutes in private while I call the restaurant. After the orders are placed, I find everyone expect for ahyeon in the living room. Monica is holding Mr.kim's hands. Jennie doesn't look as upset as she was earlier.

"Uh, Mr.kim" I say, "Would you like to ride with me to get the food?"

Jennie flashes me a look of concern but her father is already standing up.

"Sure" he says.

"Appa, are you sure?" Jennie asks, stopping him.

"I ride in the car to my doctor's appointments all the time" he says "This is just across town, I'll be fine"

I have to get to know this man. We certainly didn't start the things off very well. Maybe we can give it a second try. I'm going to have to ask for his blessing one day, I already know that. I'll have a ring on her finger as soon as she'll let me put it on there.

Jennie follows us to the door, but she doesn't go further than that. I see worry in her eyes when I glance back but I do my best to give her a assuring nod.

Jennie's father doesn't say anything when we get into the car. I get halfway up the street from the house and feel the silence getting a little uncomfortable. I glance over at him. He is looking out the window but he seems to notice my reflection.

"You really love her?" He asks in a whispering tone.

"I really do" I confirm "I know it hasn't been long, but I know that she's the one for me"

"Sometimes you just know" He says, looking away from the window "So about that job you offered me. Let's talk about it"

Business?

Okay.

I can talk business with anyone.