NEVER LET GO [Discontinued]

38 - Business meeting

The morning after the wedding, everyone sat around the breakfast table, the air buzzing with leftover energy from the celebrations. Mr. Kim had left to attend an important matter, leaving the group alone.

Jackson, although physically present, was still mentally processing the previous night. Damn, Jackson, he thought, running a hand through his hair. You really gave in on the very first night. He let out a quiet sigh, hiding his embarrassment behind a casual sip of coffee.

Across the table, Jimin sat with bags under his eyes, visibly irritated. Jinyoung noticed immediately, "Dude, what happened to your eyes?"

Jimin groaned, shooting a sharp glare at Jungkook and Taehyung. "Some motherfuckers were screaming last night, and I lost my sleep. I need to change my room." His tone was playful but clearly exasperated.

Jungkook, caught off guard, choked on his coffee, and Taehyung merely smirked, hiding his amusement.

Before anyone could dwell on Jimin’s words, the door burst open, and in came J-Hope, dragging a suitcase. "Surprise!" he shouted, grinning from ear to ear.

The group turned to him, surprised. Jimin groaned at the sight. "Aish, seriously?" he muttered under his breath.

J-Hope ignored him, running straight to Irene and engulfing her in a dramatic hug. "Noona! I missed you so much!"

Jackson cringed at the scene. “Please, can you not?”

Jimin turned to Jungkook, who was trying to hold back his laughter. "We fight every day and never act like this," Jimin grumbled.

The table erupted into light-hearted laughter as the usual sibling banter unfolded. But amidst the fun, Jackson couldn’t shake the feeling that J-Hope’s sudden appearance was more than just a visit. He caught Taehyung’s eye from across the table, and they shared a silent understanding. Something was up.

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Later in the afternoon, Jackson descended the stairs and caught sight of J-Hope and Irene in a serious discussion. It was rare to see J-Hope so solemn, but what shocked him more was Irene’s expression. She had what could only be described as a resting bitch face, sharp and unreadable. When she noticed him, though, her features softened into a sweet smile, leaving Jackson startled, What was that?

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J-Hope eventually approached Jimin. "Hey, help me find a room, but don’t pick one near Jungkook or Jackson’s rooms," he said, a teasing glint in his eye.

Jimin rolled his eyes and grinned. "Honestly, that’s probably the smartest choice you’ll ever make."

They both burst into laughter, J-Hope playfully nudging Jimin. "You and your siblings are always at each other’s throats, fighting like cats and dogs. Not like me, hyung, and noona—real family love," he said with exaggerated pride.