Growing up as orphans, Taehyung and Jungkook were inseparable, navigating the hardships of life in an orphanage side by side. Their bond was a lifeline, making the challenges of their childhood bearable-until everything changed. Jungkook was discove...
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Chapter 8
Jungkook was confused when he saw Taehyung standing there but it immediately faded away when he saw his father's secretary. He definitely knew his father intended to bring Taehyung here, but he couldn't tell why he would do that.
“Is it Dad?” Jungkook sighed, running his fingers through his hair.
“Yes, Mr. Jeon, I was told to bring him here to you. If you want to know more information, you can simply ask him.” Ms. Seo responded.
“Thank you, you can leave now.” Jungkook uttered.
Ms. Seo bowed her head and left while Taehyung was still baffled. Jungkook stood up from his seat and gestured to the seat in front of him.
“Have a seat,” he told Taehyung. “and please close the door.” Jungkook added.
Taehyung went inside his office and closed the door behind him as Jungkook said so and sat down on the chair.
“Mr. Kim, can you wait here for a moment? I just needed to make a call if that's fine for you.” Jungkook told Taehyung.
“Sure,” Taehyung responded with a slight smile on his face.
“Thank you,” Jungkook muttered and went inside the restroom.
While Taehyung just sighed, roaming his eyes around the office, and finding a way to make himself comfortable.t
The moment Jungkook contacted his father, obviously, Geonwoo answered his calls right away.
“What are you planning, Dad?” he was straight to the point when he asked that.
“What are you talking about, my son?” Geonwoo has a teasing tone laced in his voice.
“Why would you bring Taehyung here?!” Jungkook retorted.
“Well, you see, he applied here in my company. To be honest, he excelled in the position he was aiming for, but I think it's not bad for you to have a secretary, you know.” Geonwoo chuckled.
“Why would you bring your applicant here?!” Jungkook inquired with confusion in his tone.
“Why not? You don't want a secretary which was pretty odd. So, I thought Taehyung should be your secretary instead. I think he'll be a good help to you.” Geonwoo giggled. “Besides, there's nothing wrong with that. Or are you perhaps embarrassed to show your workaholic side to your crush?” he softly laughed.
“I-It's not like that!” Jungkook didn't expect he would stutter.
He rubbed the back of his neck, feeling a heat rushing through his face, and mostly to his ears.
“Come on, Jungkook, sometimes you have to make the first move. If you want, I can help you court him.” Geonwoo playfully said.
“What are you? A cupid?” Jungkook shook his head.
“I'm just saying that you should show your love for him clearly; it would be difficult for you if you move so slowly; someone might take him from you. You don't want that to happen, do you?” Geonwoo grinned.
“Of course... I don't want that to happen.” Jungkook uttered. “but I just wanted to fully know him first; who knows, there might be a lot of changes? We've been separated for a very long time.” he added.
“I don't think that's the case,” Geonwoo said. “I think, he's still the same as you described him before. Well, I'm not in the position to say this because I have never met him before but I could tell that he is the same person that you said has those beautiful kind eyes you remembered him.” he stated.
“I know, but it's just awkward and I don't have the confidence to talk to him because he's so gorgeous. My heart can't handle him...” Jungkook admitted. “Besides, I don't think Mom will like it.” he mumbled.
“Your Mom would support whatever you do, she's just eager to find someone to be on your side because she's afraid you'll be alone forever. I think she will be fine if you end up following what your heart wants. She seemed to like Taehyung as well, for the first your mom had ever complimented someone.” Geonwoo explained to him. “And if you were to ask me, I don't think her opinion should matter that much when you are choosing the one for you. You are old enough to think on your own, you can manage yourself, and I believe that you'll be able to love someone without relying on us.” he added.
Jungkook was glad that he had a father who was very understanding and supportive of whatever he wanted.
“Thank you, Dad.” he was sure his father couldn't see it but he was smiling.
“Don't thank me yet if you don't get Taehyung, I deserve to have a beautiful son-in-law, you know.” Geonwoo playfully chuckled.
“Whatever you say, Dad.” Jungkook sighed.
“Oh, I had to end this call now. Ms. Seo has come back, and I need to attend an important meeting with someone. Goodbye, son.”
Then the call ended and Jungkook simply giggled. He took a heavy breath before going out of the restroom.
“I'm sorry if that takes too long,” he apologized to Taehyung when he sat down in his seat.
“That's fine, I don't mind,” Taehyung responded.
“May I take a look at your resumé?” Jungkook asked while looking at Taehyung.
Taehyung gave the brown envelope to him and Jungkook carefully read the information written in his resumé. He couldn't help but get happy because he finally knew some information about Taehyung, which somehow would help him to get to know Taehyung even more.
“Is there something wrong with my resumé?” Taehyung asked out of nowhere which made Jungkook flinch.
“Huh? Of course not.” Jungkook cleared his throat. “Why did you ask?” The change in his tone surprised Taehyung.
“Nothing, you've been smiling while looking at my resumé so I thought something must be wrong or funny in there.” Taehyung uttered
“No, that's not it. It's just because you're so beautiful in your picture.” Jungkook actually didn't mean to say that out loud.
“Huh?” there was confusion in Taehyung's tone.
“Nothing...” Jungkook tried to ease the awkward situation for him. “I said you actually excelled at everything I needed for the secretary position. So, you can proceed to the next stage tomorrow. You can give your resumé to Mrs. Ahn, the woman outside, and she'll assist you.” he at least acted professionally with that one.
“I see, thank you then.” Taehyung smiled.
Jungkook could tell Taehyung was relieved to hear that.
“You're welcome, you can go now. Have a nice day to you.” he smiled back as he handed the brown envelope back to Taehyung.
“Have a nice day, you too,” Taehyung's voice sounded so soft, which made Jungkook melt.
Taehyung stood up and bowed his head before leaving. Jungkook felt like his soul came out of his body at that moment. Talking to Taehyung for that long was not on his Bingo card. He felt like he was in heaven the whole time.
