✔️Mafia's Lover, Enemy's Prey

19. Epilogue

Everyone was gathered around the grand dining table at the villa in Dubai, the perfect setting for a large family. Seokjin sat at one end of the table, the head of the family, dressed in a sharp black suit, while Raejin sat opposite him in a stylish pink and white ensemble, like two reflections in a mirror, yet each distinct.
Taehyung sat beside Seokjin, playfully poking at his food, while Jungkook sat next to Raejin, his hand resting subtly on Raejin's knee. The mood was light, laughter echoing through the room as they ate and joked.

"So, Hoseok-ah, how do you like my surprise?" HyunSoo (Raejin and Seokjin Appa) asked with a wide smile, his voice full of excitement.
Hoseok's eyes turned into crescents as he smiled back, "I love it, Mr. Kim. Thank you so much."
"Hey, no 'Mr. Kim' around here," HyunSoo wagged his finger playfully, "Call me Appa! You're all my boys now."
"Thank you, Appa," Hoseok said with a bow of his head, warmth in his voice, "I really appreciate the garden space. I like to grow the plants on my own and take care of the flowers."
"I know you do," HyunSoo chuckled.

"I don't want any of you getting bored here in Dubai. You boys used to work so much back in Korea, so I figured a few new projects would keep you entertained."

"Actually, I'm happier here," Hoseok added, throwing a glance at Namjoon. "At least now Namjoon gives me more time. Back in Korea, he was always busy, running off to meetings or working late"
Namjoon laughed nervously, wrapping an arm around Hoseok. "I'm sorry about that. I'll make it up to you."

"You better," HyunSoo said with a mock-serious tone, before breaking into a smile. "Work is work, but family comes first."

"Sorry, Appa," Namjoon replied, scratching the back of his neck in embarrassment, earning a giggle from Hoseok, who leaned into him affectionately.

HyunSoo's attention turned to Taehyung, "Taehyung, you could always help Hoseok out in the garden. You might find it relaxing."

Taehyung smiled, his eyes twinkling mischievously. "My best form of entertainment is sitting right here," he said, leaning over and placing a kiss on Seokjin's cheek.

The table burst into laughter. "I think he meant work, sweetheart," Minjoon, HyunSoo's husband, teased with a laugh.

Taehyung pouted but shrugged, "Well, I'll be busy anyway when our baby comes."

Everyone at the table froze, eyes widening in shock, except Seokjin, who remained calm.

"Baby?" Everyone gasped.

Taehyung's eyes sparkled as he continued, "We're naming him Kim Yeontan"

Everyone looked shocked.

Seokjin finally said shrugging, "He's a dog"

"But he's our baby" Taehyung repeated.

Minjoon let out a deep sigh of relief, placing a hand over his heart. "You nearly gave me a heart attack, Taehyung!"

Seokjin chuckled, and Jungkook joined in, shaking his head. "He's always like this. You'll get used to it."

Seokjin leaned in, pressing a kiss on Taehyung's hair, "He's cute though."

HyunSoo nodded. "He is. Taehyung's my favorite."

Jungkook's face fell into a playful frown. "What about me?" Raejin shook his head with a grin, like it was daily drama.

"Aren't you already Dad's favorite?" Taehyung accused him.

"Hey, hey, don't start this again," Min-joon laughed, raising his hands in mock surrender. "We love you both equally."

"Our fathers love them more than us, that for sure", Raejin said looking at Seokjin.

"That also true" HyunSoo said,  "since they came into your lives, I've never seen you two happier. Of course, I love them more than you. Because at least for them you finally decided to visit your old man and started living here." Seokjin and Raejin exchanged knowing glances, rolling their eyes as HyunSoo continued his familiar rant about how long it had taken them to settle down in Dubai.

Across the table, Min-joon raised a brow at Yoongi and Jimin, who were whispering and bickering under their breath. "So," he began with a teasing smile, "Are you two progressing your relationship, or are you still at the Tom and Jerry stage?"

"Yes," Yoongi answered confidently, grinning at Jimin.

"No," Jimin said at the same time, crossing his arms. "We're nothing."

Yoongi's face fell, looking hurt and confused, but before he could say anything, Min-joon jumped in, "Oh really? Good, because I have a friend whose daughter would be a perfect match for Yoongi. I was thinking of setting up a date."

Yoongi's eyes widened in shock, and everyone at the table stopped, waiting to see his reaction. "But... I..." Yoongi stammered, completely caught off guard.

Min-joon raised a brow, feigning surprise. "What? Are you saying no to me?" Yoongi gulped, his face pale.

"No! not like that... I just..."

"Good," Min-joon said with a clap of his hands. "I'll set it up right away."

Jimin stared in disbelief, tears welling up in his eyes. "How could you say yes to that?!" he cried, standing up abruptly.

"Jimin, wait! I didn't mean..." Yoongi tried to explain, reaching out, but Jimin yanked his arm away, tears spilling down his cheeks.

The room fell silent as HyunSoo barked at Min-joon, "Look what you've done! You made him cry!"

Seokjin chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "No Appa, Dad made him confess?"

He and Min-joon exchanged a smirk and high-fived. Jimin blinked, wiping his tears, his face turning red with embarrassment. "So... there's no blind date?"

"Oh, there is," Min-joon grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "A romantic date for Yoongi... with you."

Jimin blushed deeply, and Yoongi let out a relieved laugh, pulling Jimin into a tight hug. The room erupted in laughter, the atmosphere filled with warmth and joy. Even Kai, who had been quiet and withdrawn, laughed out loudly for the first time in a long while, his grief slowly lifting. Beomgyu, who had been at his side all these days, grinned, his heart melting at the sight. Perhaps this was the beginning of something new for them as well.

As dinner ended HyunSoo, Jimin, Hoseok and Raejin went for a walk, the rest stayed behind for a more serious discussion. Seokjin leaned forward, his expression turning grave. "We've been targeted. The Howlers back in Korea are under attack. Even though we've left that life behind, they still need us. We can't turn our backs on them."

Jungkook nodded, his tone serious. "Jimin found out who's behind it. It's time to strike back."

The deep voice that followed startled them all.
"What are you guys plotting now?" Raejin stood by the door, arms crossed, his presence commanding.

Seokjin sighed, knowing this moment was inevitable. "Jin, we didn't want to drag you into this. We thought you could focus on your new job, stay out of it."

Raejin smirked, stepping closer. "When have you ever done anything without me, brother?"

Seokjin smiled, shaking his head as he made room for Raejin to sit beside him. Now both brothers sat at the head of the table, identical in their commanding presence. The resemblance between them was striking... same features, same smirks, same deadly allure.

Leg crossed, light illuminating their face, small smirk present on their lips, and eyes sparkling...

Jungkook leaned in, his voice low and playful. "You look so hot right now, I'm going to fuck you tonight."

Raejin grinned, his eyes gleaming with mischief. "You better." And with that, the room was filled with laughter again, the weight of their dangerous world briefly forgotten in the warmth of family. But as always, they would handle what was coming, together.

THE END...