The King's Brides: The One

The Past

Seokjin watched as Jungkook smiled. Not to him, but to the beautiful man standing across from him. He couldn't smile, nor can he force one. He looked down as the newly couple shared a passionate kiss. Seokjin couldn't bare seeing Jungkook's lips touching someone's else's, and managed to force his tears in. He quickly looked up, putting on a fake smile and clapping along with the others.

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"Make sure everything is clean!" ordered Seokjin. The wedding has previously ended, and Seokjin was making sure everything was well taken care of. "Good work today." He said to the maids and butlers, bowing his head slightly. They smile back in return, thanking him as well.

"Seokjin," said Yoongi as he walked by, thanking the maids and butler as well. Seokjin turned around, facing the younger. "Are you tired?" The older shook his head in reply, giving out more orders as he himself grabbed a broomstick and began sweeping. Yoongi sighed. "Hyung," Yoongi said, taking the broomstick out of Seokjin's grip. "I'll take care of the rest. You've been working all day, so, go and rest."

Seokjin couldn't resist as the younger have him a smile. He smiled back before walking to his and Yoongi's shared room. He usually slept in Jungkook's bedroom, until he was kicked out. He didn't care much either. He changed into his pajamas and slides into the warm blanket on his bed, smiling as he let his back sink into the soft bed.

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It was a sunny day, and Seokjin didn't want to waste any of it. He walked past others, buying what was necessary at the market. He loved the fresh smell along with others, including the delicious food in the market.

Despite having to live alone without his mother, he was still happy. "Excuse me," he said, stopping by a lady holding gorgeous flowers in her basket. Seokjin immediately grabbed a white rose, like it was a routine, and paid the lady along with a 'thank you' before walking away.

Seokjin smiled to himself, staring down at the white rose as he inhaled its fragrance. "Hyung! Hyung!" said a chirpy voice. Seokjin turns around, the corners of his lips curling up. "Hello, Jiwon," said Seokjin, bending his knees to match the boy's height. "Did something happen?"

"Yes! Yes!" said Jiwon, clapping his hands. "Eomma's going to have a baby! I'm going to be a big brother!" Seokjin chuckled, stroking Jiwon's hair. "That's nice," said Seokjin. He reached into his bag, pulling out a container. "Make sure to give this medicine to your mom, okay? It'll help her and the baby." The little boy smiled, wrapping his small hands around the said container with medicine(which Seokjin made). "Thank you, Seokjin-hyung!" said the little boy, before running away.

Seokjin smiled, watching so before standing up, and continuing to walk. He walked until he reached a rock bridge, arching over a river, leading to the nice shade of tall trees, soft green leaves brushing against his face once a while.

"Hello, mother," said Seokjin, placing the white rose he bought earlier against the smooth gray stone, with his mother's name engraved on it. He set his things down, taking a seat next to the grave stone. "Today is a nice day to spend some time outside, mother," he said, a sad smile settled on his face as he turned to the grave stone. "Sorry, I couldn't get what you wanted for your birthday. I didn't make enough medicine in time."

He reached for his bag, pulling out a piece of bread. Seokjin's favorite. He munched into it, closing his eyes as he enjoyed the similar, extraordinary, delicious taste. "Oh, mother!" said Seokjin. "I learned how to made that one medicine you made! It was so hard, but totally worth it," said Seokjin as he smiled, eyes sparkling with stars. He babbled on, talking about his day and so on.

"I have to go now," said Seokjin. He knelt down in front of the grave stone, before lifting his head up. "Goodnight, mother." He slowly walked away, heading back through the market. He sighed when he noticed he doesn't have enough money to buy some new clothes, for the one he had just bought the other day was beginning to have a few cuts there and there. Too engaged in his problem, he accidentally bumped into someone. "Watch where you're going next time." said the man coldly. Seokjin bowed in apology. "Sorry, sir." he said to the man before walking away quickly.