Intertwined: Two fates

77 - Who am I ?

Jungkook had never felt so angry before - or at least, that's what he thought.

However, this rage settled easily within him like a missing piece of puzzle found, simmering like a burning coal, tucked safely into the corner of his heart where it could be summoned at will in the future.

His Alpha let out a threatening growl, but it did not lash out to attack, much to his own surprise. Instead, it whispered to him, 'Later. You will get your revenge later.' A promise that would return everything ten folds.

And in this way, Jungkook was able to regain a semblance of composure. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, again and again, until his body no longer shook from the force of his rage. And when he opened his eyes again, the crimson had receded to become calm and serene silver.

He returned his gaze to the phone screen, saved the video and typed back, [When will we meet?]

[I will inform you later ^^] the other person replied.

Jungkook assumed that the enemies would definitely send him a time and location at the very last moment so that he would be caught unprepared. So that he would not be able to formulate any plans against them.

The corner of his lips curled in distaste. Were they that cautious toward him? Good, then it meant that he used to have a high prestige and reputation. It also meant that Jackson would remain safe and sound until then.

Forcing himself to stop thinking about his best friend's condition, Jungkook returned to the guest room where he kept his belongings.

First, he consumed his medicine and rested for a while until the dull throb on his head subsided. He had no idea whether he was allowed to consume these pills after this detoxification process today but... whatever. He could not think clearly with this headache pounding on his skull and he needed his mind sober, for now.

Next, he dug into his bag and took out the laptop and notebook.

Jungkook found an unread email from the school Principal, sent a day ago when he was still confined in the ICU ward. Warmth permeated Jungkook's chest as he read the reply that was suffused with kindness.

Ever since the first time he discovered his horrible past in Yoongi's apartment, Jungkook had conveyed his intention to resign from the job toward the Principal. He wanted to prepare for the day when he would be summoned to the police station - which did not happen because Yoongi insisted on taking two photos related to Jungkook out from the stack of evidence - and he would not be able to live with the guilt for missing the classes so often.

At first, the kind Principal refused his resignation letter. She even wanted to pay Jungkook a few months' wage in advance because she thought that he was in debt. But after Jungkook convinced her that no trouble had come knocking on his door and he simply had another important reason for doing so, Principal finally agreed with a heavy heart.

This email notified Jungkook that his resignation letter had been processed and the lady Principal wished him luck for his future endeavors.

From now on, Jungkook was no longer a teacher in Jeming High School.

Jungkook pursed his lips tight and suppressed the loss that surfaced in his heart. Even though he had not been working for long, he genuinely enjoyed guiding young teenagers on their thought process.

Alas, there was no use guilting about it now. He told himself that this was the best. If... If something happened to him later on, then at least Jeming High School's reputation would be spared. He did not want the school to be affiliated with a criminal.

Turning away from the laptop, Jungkook grabbed his notebook, pulled open the leather cover and took out a stack of name cards and receipts hidden inside. He was grateful for his fussy habit of storing things. Now it benefited him greatly because he found the name card Han Shan had given him there.