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Chapter 23: Acceptance

Jungkook's POV

It was the 5th day since Yoojung went missing. I'm really worried about her. I can still remember her first few days here when she planned to walk all the way to Fantagio just to apologize for leaving them. She tends to do reckless things when she's sad. I wish she would confide me like the last time. I wish I could help her again.

It's already past midnight, I was staying at the living room playing video games in my laptop when I heard the door open. I just ignored it, it's probably just one of the Hyungs.

"Jungkook oppa! Hi! Wanna drink soju with me?" the voice i've been waiting to hear said. She was smiling but it didn't reach her eyes. She was carrying a plastic bag filled with soju and snacks... I think.

I stopped what I was doing. I didn't want to overwhelm her and ask questions right away. I can see in her eyes that she's not yet ready for that.

"Sure." I said. I smiled to reassure her that I'm not going to push her for details.

I put away my laptop and she prepared everything we need including shot glasses and snacks. She bought alot.

"Is it okay for you to drink today? Don't you have an early day later?" she asked

"We're almost done preparing for the new album, so our schedule is not that packed. Our call time tomorrow is still after lunch. So yeah it's okay" I explained.

Just like last time it took a few shots of soju before she finally began speaking about the issue.

"I've always dreamt of meeting my dad. And now that his here, it feels weird. I don't even know if I'm happy or not." she said.

"I'm still confused on why he took me from Fantagio. I was happy there you know? Wouldn't a parent want his child to be happy? But then again was it his way to become closer to me? Is this his way of taking care of me? AAAAAHHH so many thoughts in my head" She continued.

I remained silent and just gave her another shot. I just want to listen to her first before speaking my mind.

"At the beginning I also questioned my friendship with you guys. Were you just being kind because I'm his daugther?" she admitted

I was about to protest when she continued.

"But that only lasted for a short period. I remembered everything you've done for me and told me. They were all so genuine. There's no way you guys are faking it. Besides, you guys are kind to everyone not just me." she said and gave me a smile.

I'm happy that she has sorted that part out. I'm happy that she believed in us.

"Another thing that is bothering me is that did Bang PD just took me because I was his daughter and not because of my talent?" She continued. She was now resting her head at the table.

"You need to talk to him again, to clear things up" I said.

"Well, I did. After I left Busan I went directly to his office." She said.

"Did you get answers then?" I asked.

We have already finished 2 bottles and we're already half done with the 3rd bottle.

"I did. He told me that he wanted me to get everything that I deserved. He said that Fantagio was not promoting me properly. That even if I wasn't his daughter, he would still take me" she replied.

"Then why are you still sad?" I asked

"Because I still think that I'm only here because I am his daughter. I feel like I got everything not because of my hard work but because of my connections. I'm just lucky" she explained.

"Indeed you are lucky. But that wasn't always the case. It took 20 years for you to get here. It took 20 years before luck sided with you. You becoming the first center at produce 101 when there were 100 others girls competing for that title, was that luck? When you ended up at 3rd place during the final ranking, was that luck? That was all you. That was all the fruits of your hard work and effort." I said. I looked at her eyes hoping to convey my sincerity.

She stared back at me without saying anything. Her tears started to flow out of her eyes but she was smiling. She stood up went beside me hugged me.

"Thank you so much Jungkook oppa, you always know what to say to comfort me. The last time I became like this you were also the one who saw me. I'll accept what fate has given me. Whether it's luck or not who took me where I am today, I am grateful that it made me meet all of you. " she said.

I froze for a moment. My heart is beating too fast. It feels so good to have her near me. She's hugging me for Christ's sake. It has been so long since we had a one on one interaction. Lately I feel like she has been with Jimin Hyung alot and I had to admit that made me feel jelous.

Before I could even respond to what she said. Jin Hyung interrupted our moment

"YAH!! You guys are unfair!! First you didn't invite me to drink with you then you didn't invite me for a group hug?" he whined loudly

He took Yoojung away from me and hugged her.

"You're back!!! Don't make us worry like that again." Jin Hyung scolded her.

"I'm really sorry oppa." she said

Soon, because of Jin hyungs loud voice the other hyungs came too. Each one of them hugged Yoojung. Everyone was so happy that she's back.

From where I was seated, I can see how happy Yoojung is. Her usual smile is back. I missed that smile. The smile that always makes my heart flutter.