My adorable short stuff

Redemption

Jungkook paced back and forth his friends around him.
"I can't believe he's gonna let them win,"
"Kook you want us to cancel the table?"
Jungkook paused then his eyes narrowed
"No we are going someone has to stick up for Jimin let's go."
The restaurant was large,Jimin's parents were greeting everyone,fake smiles in place.
Jungkook was introduced .
"Ah Mr Jeon.....,you've made quite a name for yourself we are pleased to have you and your friends here"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world Mrs Park."
"My nephew will take you to your table,"
She gave a sharp glance towards a young man who stood nearby.
Jungkook was expecting a flamboyant loud person,the bully Jimin had spoken about but this man seemed subdued and ill at ease.
"Nephew eh?didn't I hear something about a son?is he not here?"
"Jimin.....he's passed on...unfortunately"
"Really such a shame did you two get along?"
"I was a different character in my youth which I regret as I never got to say sorry to Jimin for the bad blood between us.I was holding onto too much anger going down the wrong road until I met my wife,she showed me how I should live and I'm going to be a decent father to my son."
Jungkook heard the sincerity in the others voice and wondered why the other hadn't done something to reconnect with Jimin hadn't he been in on the deceit?
"A dad eh how old is your son?"
"Jimin is three."
"Jimin...didn't you say that was your cousins name?"
"It was and I want to remember him,I didn't treat him well,Auntie sent him abroad it's where he died,they were so distraught they didn't want anyone at his funeral to see their pain.....I go to his grave with little Jimin and I talk about him to him."
He coughed suddenly to clear his throat ," I'm sorry I shouldn't be talking to you a complete stranger like this it's just....it should be Jimin claiming ownership tonight and I feel a bit saddened."
"It's been interesting don't worry about it,do you work in the business too?"
"Yes I run the supply chain side of it now,I used to be in charge of one of the restaurants but well Auntie wanted to move me to my current position."
"Maybe she's lining you up to take over?"
A shallow laugh escaped the others mouth.
"I used to think so,in fact the old me felt I was entitled to it.......but two things stopped that...,one was Auntie she doesn't like to lose control the other was I grew up and realised I wasn't owed anything and that working for it yourself and not having it handed to you is a much better way to live....like yourself Mr Jeon you have built your industry up yourself you must feel proud?"
"I do feel satisfaction yes....I hope you succeed too."
"Thank you,please be seated and enjoy the complimentary wine,the evenings events will start shortly then the meal will be available."
Jungkook sat down murmuring to his friends,
"Well that was unexpected,I really thought the cousin was in on it...he used to bully Jimin...seems he's realised his wrong."
"Well it seems Jimin's parents have hidden their lie well..a grave?really?" Tae said angrily.
A man walked up to Namjoon shaking his hand,
"Kook this is my friend he knows the details."
"Hello Mr Jeon,is Mr Park not here it would make things simpler...."
"He........is aware of it and hopes to get here," Jungkook lied."please sit down,this is Suga ,Hobi,Tae and Jin."
"Ah Tae,still breaking the ladies hearts like you did at school?" The police officer asked.
"You know me,I try to share the love!"
The group laughed and then an announcement was made.
"Ladies and gentleman you have been asked to this occasion to mark the momentous occasion where years old tradition takes a step forward.This group of restaurants started small many many years ago and progressed to todays amazing venues.in case you don't know the history tradition said it passes down through the male line.As the family lawyer I worked with Mrs Parks late father.....he didn't know the sadness that would occur expecting his grandson to take over the business ...well he did make a proviso that his grandson who he knew held different ambitions could run it as he saw fit....but alas we would never find where his feelings lay.....as the poor boy passed away abroad.therefore after the agreed waiting time the business will now legally be signed over tonight to Mrs Park,I'm sure you all like me wish her well on this momentous but sad also occasion.Could you please come forward to sign and validate the acquisitions ."
Mrs Park stood almost triumphantly and made her way to the specially set up table.
As she bowed to the lawyer and stood up a voice spoke out.
"I object"
Murmurs went around the room as everyone turned.
"Excuse me but who said that? The lawyer asked squinting.
"Mr Sung...you don't recognise me...I'm Park Jimin."
"Liar!!"a. Shrill voice rang out" my son is dead!" Mrs Park said.
"Really mother ....?you throw me out then make me dead what sort of parent are you?"
Jimin stepped forward only this Jimin  was dressed in a suit with blonde hair and a confident walk.
"Fuck me! Jungkook muttered at the gorgeous figure walking forward.
He came to a stop in front of the table staring at his mother who looked angry and irritated.
"You dare to pretend to be my son,he is buried I have no son anymore we will call the police!"
Mr Sung looked at Jimin and then his mother.
"I.....look he looks familiar...but I saw him last when he was about ten...so..."
"You can't believe this intruders lies,I have no son,security take him out!"
"Stop!!" Jimin's cousin stepped forward looking like he'd seen a ghost.
"Jimin it's really you?"
"Don't be ridiculous,just because you have a guilty conscience for bullying my son doesn't mean you can make good with this....person."
"Answer me this.....what did I give you as your last birthday present?" His cousin asked
Jimin faced him calmly saying," you gave me makeup because you said I acted more like a princess than a prince right before you locked me in the garden shed."
"It is you.....Auntie you said he was dead,you even let me visit his grave!you knew,you knew how much I despised how I'd been to him and you let me suffer,you hated me calling my son Jimin ,you said it made you tink of your dead son that's why you delegated me in the business because I didn't agree with you.....how could you do this?"
"You brat,all these years we took you in,I gave you his lifestyle yet you had to get a conscience didn't you...this should be mine not his,he's a disgrace."
His mother spat the words out her face flushed with anger.
"All my money I've used to build up this business you think you can take it!"
"About that....." Jungkook stepped up behind Jimin.
"Isn't it true the money you say is yours is legally Jimin's inheritance from his grandfather?"
"You.....what do you care....just because I wasn't born a man I'm supposed to accept the pittance my father gave me!"
"Pittance your father paid you a wage and. Put a house in your name,you only worked when you had to just enough to keep people on their toes like Jimins cousin.You didn't want anyone getting to close or finding out the truth you even went to the extreme of paying for an empty grave,officer the floor is yours"
"Mrs Park I am arresting for deception to cause fraud,relocation of monetary assets in your son's name and providing a false death certificate to obtain these assets."
He handcuffed the swearing woman then waved towards the doors where two more officers stood.
"Mr Park I'm arresting you for aiding and abetting fraud and providing a false death certificate."
The pair were marched out while restaurant guests stood dumbfounded.
"Jimin....."
"Yes Mr Sung?"
"Please sign these documents "
"Are you sure?"
"Your cousins verification is enough for me."
Jimin signed and the lawyer witnessed it along with Jimin's cousin.
Jimin turned to the assembled guests.
"Erm hello...this is not what you were expecting to see and I can understand if you feel uncomfortable but as you are here please feel free to stay and enjoy the prepared meal,I hope you understand that this has been traumatic for me too but in honour of my grandfather whom I loved so much I will stay for a while too."
A slow clap sounded that gradually grew louder and louder until with teary eyes Jimin shouted " let's eat!"
As everyone sat Mr Sung drew Jimin aside," make time for me tomorrow we have a lot to discuss,"
Jimin nodded then looked at his cousin who looked shaken.
He stepped towards him.
"So....you have a son?"
"Yes......I'm so sorry Jimin I didn't know all this....for years she made out I'd step into your shoes that all changed when I started seeing that I'd always chased after what you had,that I thougt I should have had it too,I was angry at the world,angry at my parents for dying angry at myself for the way I behaved towards you.My wife.....she taught me to love myself...if I couldn't do that how could I love anyone?my son means the world to me I'd kill anyone who hurt him....i can't understand your parents at all....."
"Me being gay didn't help ,when I wouldn't change I think my mother saw I wouldn't be a pushover in her grand scheme,Grandpa saw through her......probably why he left me a separate account but she had to have that too."
"Jimin...I know some of the accounts she uses I can help you reclaim what's yours....."
"How about we meet tomorrow at the lawyers at ten?"
His cousin nodded and went to his table Jimin finally turning to the brooding guy nearby.
"You came then..."
"U huh"
"You made me worry"
"Sorry..."
"You could have called....."
"I needed time to think and your...."
"I'm what?"
"Distracting...."
"You mean you're hot for me.....!"
"You have a big ego..."
"I have something else that's big too..."
"Bragging again..."
"Oh I can show you...."
"Don't think this is the place or time."
"Well you shouldn't walk in here like sex on legs....love the hair by the way,"
"Thanks.....were you being my knight in shining armour determined to save what was mine?"
"Well you know someone had to do it..."
"I might thank you later,"
"Damn right you will and I won't go easy on you making me worry all this time!"
"Promises promise," Jimin said sassily before walking to the table to greet his friends.
"Damn that ass is mine tonight," Jungkook muttered following after him.