A love beyond words

26

Next day morning, Jungkook woke up, stretching his arms and yawning. He scanned the room, expecting to see Taehyung beside him. But the space was empty.

His brows furrowed, concern etched on his face. Where did Taehyung go?

After freshening up, Jungkook headed downstairs, searching for answers. Jimin, still engrossed in his phone call, looked up.

"Hyung, where's Taehyungie hyung?" Jungkook asked.

Jimin smiled warmly. "He went to the office. Said he had something important to attend to and told me to take care of you."

Jungkook nodded, though a hint of worry lingered.

Meanwhile, at Taehyung's office, he conferenced with his secretary and Mr. Choi, the head of PR.

"I want every article linking Jungkook to Min-Soo's scandal removed," Taehyung instructed. "Create a new scandal to distract the public. And ensure our involvement remains anonymous."

Mr. Choi's confusion was palpable. "But, Mr. Kim, why interfere in Jungkook's matters?"

Taehyung's gaze turned sharp, calculative. "As global ambassador of our brand, Jungkook's reputation affects us. Just follow my instructions."

Though skeptical, Mr. Choi nodded. "Yes, sir."

As Mr. Choi departed, Taehyung turned to Namjoon, who had been observing the exchange.

"Keep Jungkook safe, Namjoon. I trust only you with this."

Taehyung's gaze softened, worry flickering in his eyes.

Namjoon noticed, his expression warm. "Don't worry, sir. I'll protect him."

"Ensure Jimin is also aware of the situation," Taehyung added.

Namjoon nodded. "Already briefed him, sir."

With a reassuring smile, Namjoon left.

Taehyung's thoughts lingered on Jungkook, his determination to shield him unwavering.

Within hours, the internet was scrubbed clean of articles and video clips linking Jungkook to Min-Soo's scandal. Meanwhile, a explosive new scandal emerged, engulfing the nation.

"Breaking News: Rising Star Entertainment embroiled in human trafficking and drug cartel allegations!" headlines screamed.

Social media platforms buzzed with outrage and shock.

"I can't believe Rising Star's involved in such heinous crimes!" a netizen commented.

"Justice must be served! Shut them down!" another demanded.

As the scandal dominated discussions, Jungkook's name faded into the background.

"Has anyone seen the latest on Rising Star?" a fan asked in a Jungkook fan cafe.

"Yeah, it's crazy! Who cares about Jungkook's drama now?" another fan replied.

Jimin monitored the situation, relieved. "Thank goodness the attention's shifted."

Namjoon, who had been keeping tabs, nodded. "Mr. Kim's plan worked."

Meanwhile, Taehyung watched from his office, a calculated gaze fixed on his phone.

"It's done," Mr. Choi reported via text.

Taehyung's expression remained stoic, but a hint of satisfaction flickered in his eyes.

Jungkook, oblivious to Taehyung's behind-the-scenes maneuvers, felt a mix of emotions.

"Hyung, why did everything calm down so suddenly?" Jungkook asked Jimin.

Jimin hesitated before responding. "Maybe people just lost interest?"

Jungkook's eyes narrowed. "Something feels off."

Jimin's eyes narrowed, his mind racing. "It's impossible to erase every article about Jungkook so quickly," he thought.

A nagging feeling persisted, pointing to a powerful force behind the scenes. One name echoed in his mind: Kim Taehyung.

"But how can I be sure?" Jimin wondered. "Maybe people really are distracted by the Rising Star scandal."

He shrugged, pushing aside his doubts. "Perhaps I'm just being paranoid."

Unaware of Taehyung's intervention, Jungkook's curiosity lingered.

Despite the distraction, some die-hard Min-Soo fans continued to harass Jungkook online.

"You ruined Min-Soo's dreams, Jungkook!" one fan accused.

"Justice for Min-Soo!" another chimed in.

"This new scandal is jut to distract us from Jungkook and Min-Soo" another fan said.

However, Jungkook's fans swiftly countered.

"Don't be ridiculous! Jungkook's a soloist, he doesn't have a godfather in the industry to shield him," @KookMiner defended.

"Exactly! Jungkook's worked hard to get where he is. Blame YPS Entertainment, not him!" @JungkookLover added.

As the online debate raged on, Jungkook remained unaware, focused on his music.

Jimin monitored the situation, concerned.

"Kook, don't worry about the hate comments. Your fans have your back," Jimin reassured.

Jungkook smiled weakly. "Thanks, hyung. I just wish they'd leave me alone."

Taehyung, keeping tabs from afar, clenched his jaw.

"I'll ensure your safety, Jungkook. No one will harm you," he vowed silently.