The Hidden Scar

Deja vu

As the team gathered in the meeting room, a sense of urgency filled the air. Jin, RM, V, Jimin, Aera, J-Hope, and Suga took their seats, each of them aware of the tension that had built up over the last few days. Jimin glanced at the two new faces—Shi Ho and Nan Hee—who sat quietly, their expressions revealing a mixture of uncertainty and hope.

"Thanks for coming, everyone," JK began, his voice steady despite the weight of what they were about to discuss. "I wanted to introduce you all to Shi Ho and her sister, Nan Hee. After everything that happened with Shi Ho, I believe we need to dig deeper into their past."

Nan Hee remained silent, her eyes fixed on the table. Shi Ho glanced at her sister, sensing her discomfort, and took a deep breath to break the silence. "We just want to understand what's going on," she said softly.

JK nodded, acknowledging her words. "That's why we need to confirm something. We have to verify if Shi Ho and Nan Hee are truly blood siblings. It might help us uncover more about what happened to their parents."

Jimin's heart raced at the mention of parents, the memories flooding back of the tragedy he had faced. He couldn't shake the feeling that their stories might be intertwined. A tear rolled down his cheek unnoticed, hidden from the group's view. However, Aera caught it from the corner of her eye, her heart aching for him. She chose to remain silent, knowing the gravity of the moment.

"Nan Hee," RM started gently, "can you tell us about your parents?"

Nan Hee looked up, her expression unreadable. "They... they were in the office when it happened," she said quietly, her voice barely above a whisper. "I was at home, waiting for them to come back. I remember watching the news... the building burned down."

Jimin's breath hitched at her words. The familiarity of the story sent a wave of emotions through him, twisting his heart painfully. The office fire had claimed his own parents, leaving him with a void that had never truly healed. He swallowed hard, trying to maintain composure.

"Did they ever mention anything about why they were targeted?" Jin asked, leaning in, his curiosity piqued.

"No, they never told us," Nan Hee replied, shaking her head slowly. "They always kept work separate from home. But they were afraid... of something. I could sense it, even as a child."

The room fell silent, the weight of their shared losses heavy in the air. Aera exchanged glances with Jimin, who looked lost in thought. The pieces seemed to fit together, yet they remained elusive.

"We should get a DNA test done," Suga finally suggested, breaking the stillness. "It could confirm if they're truly sisters. If there's a connection, we might uncover more about what happened to their parents."

"That's a good idea," RM agreed, nodding. "If they are sisters, it might lead us closer to the truth about everything."

Jimin felt his heart race. Could it be possible that these two girls were connected to his past in a way he couldn't comprehend? The thought sent chills down his spine, but he couldn't shake the sense of urgency. "Let's do it," he said, surprising himself with his determination. "We need to know."

JK nodded, looking around at the team. "Alright, we'll arrange for the DNA test as soon as possible. We can't leave any stone unturned."

As they wrapped up the meeting, Aera leaned closer to Jimin. "Are you okay?" she whispered, concern evident in her eyes.

He managed a small smile, but the fear of what they might uncover lingered in the back of his mind. "I will be," he replied softly. "I just... I need answers."

With a sense of purpose, the group disbanded, and each member lost in their own thoughts about the revelations that lay ahead.

a few days later 

The atmosphere in the room was tense as the team gathered again a few days later, waiting for the results of the DNA test. A sense of anticipation hung in the air, thick enough to cut with a knife. Jimin sat at the edge of his seat, his hands clasped tightly together. Aera sat beside him, her presence offering a small comfort amid the uncertainty.

"Okay, everyone, let's get this over with," JK said, breaking the silence. He held the sealed envelope containing the results, his heart racing with every second that passed. The team looked at him, each member wearing a mixture of hope and anxiety.

With a deep breath, JK opened the envelope and pulled out the documents. He scanned the information quickly, his brow furrowing as he read through the results. Finally, he looked up at the group, his voice steady but laced with urgency. "The results confirm that Nan Hee and Shi Ho are indeed biological sisters."

A wave of relief washed over the sisters' faces, and they exchanged glances, their eyes shining with tears of joy and disbelief. But before anyone could celebrate, RM leaned forward, a look of realization crossing his face. "Wait... that means..."

"Yes," JK continued, cutting in as he realized the implications. "It means that if they share the same parents, and since we have Jimin's DNA results from the previous tests..."

Jimin felt his heart race as he connected the dots. "What are you saying?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

"Jimin's DNA results... they matched with Nan Hee and Shi Ho's," RM said, his voice rising in intensity. "That means... you're siblings."

The room fell silent as the weight of the revelation sank in. Jimin's breath caught in his throat, his heart pounding in his chest. He stared at Nan Hee and Shi Ho, disbelief mixing with an overwhelming sense of longing. Could it truly be possible?

"No... it can't be," Nan Hee murmured, shaking her head as if to dispel the notion. "That doesn't make sense."

"But the tests don't lie," Suga replied, his voice firm but gentle. "If you're both sisters, and Jimin's DNA matches, it means you all share the same parents."

Jimin's mind raced, memories flooding back to him—the warmth of a loving family, the laughter shared around the dinner table, and then the devastating loss that had left him alone in the world. His thoughts turned to the fire, the night that had changed everything. "What if our parents... what if they knew something?" he said, his voice trembling with emotion.

Shi Ho looked at Jimin, her eyes wide with understanding. "You lost your parents in the fire, didn't you?" she asked softly.

Jimin nodded, swallowing hard as he fought back tears. "They were in the office building when it burned down."

Nan Hee's eyes widened as the pieces began to fit together. "Our parents were in that building too. We thought they were just caught in an accident..."

Aera, who had been quietly absorbing the gravity of the situation, reached out and placed a hand on Jimin's back. "Jimin, this could be a chance to uncover the truth," she said gently. "If they were all connected, maybe we can find out what really happened that night."

The team exchanged glances, a newfound determination igniting in their hearts. They had been working tirelessly to unravel the mystery surrounding Kim Seokmin and the fire, but now they had a personal stake in the investigation.

"What do we do now?" V asked, his eyes filled with concern.

"We need to dig deeper into our parents' pasts," Jimin said, his voice steadier now. "If we can find out what they knew, we might be able to connect the dots to the mastermind behind all this."

As they began to brainstorm their next steps, Aera squeezed Jimin's shoulder reassuringly. "You're not alone in this anymore," she said softly. "We're in this together."

Jimin nodded, grateful for the support of his friends and newfound sisters. "Let's find the truth. For all of us."

With a sense of purpose, the group set to work, determined to uncover the secrets of their intertwined pasts and bring justice to those who had wronged them.