Our Secret | Taejin✔️

Freedom

Jin's Pov:

One week later...

It has been one week since I had returned to Jeju. My parents were delighted to see me; my dad was surprised as my mom never told him I would be coming. They had accepted me with open arms. I had confessed to them that I would be staying in Jeju for a while. When I told them I would be looking for my own place wouldn't be a bother to them. My dad scolded me and told me I did not need to do that as I could stay with them. He said him and my mother would be leaving to the U.S. in a few months for at least two years as his job was now requiring him again to be there, so no one was going to be here to take care of the house. I was a bit disappointed hearing him say that, but I was happy to know that I wouldn't need to spend money on a place to stay. That was a relief. I did not have a job and was not sure when I would be getting one. Maybe I could apply for a remote job, Jeju is not the type of place where you become successful in the world of business unless you were into fishing. Fishing is not something I was good at.

Thinking about all of this made me feel even more depressed than I already was. Here I had to be worrying about where I am going to work all because of one person. That one person, being none other than Kim Taehyung. I hate that man. I wish I could take a gun and just delete him from this earth for what he had done to me. Since returning to Jeju, I hardly slept. Every time I tried, I just kept seeing his face appearing before me. The scars and memories he had left on me I did not know when it would all go away or if it ever would.

Ring

I looked down on my phone and saw it was Jimin calling me, he was always calling me, but he wasn't the only one, so was Hoseok and Taehyung, every hour on the hour. Once I get an opportunity, I am going to change my number and trash this one. After a moment of thought, I answered for the very first time since arriving in Jeju. "Hi Jimin." I had informed Jimin previously that I was going to the U.S. to see my parents as my father was very ill. Yes, I lied to him, but I had to. I couldn't give that psycho any lead to where I was located. I don't know if I could trust Jimin with that detail, especially since he was dating Yoongi who was close to Taehyung.

"Jin! Finally, oh my gosh. I was worried you got a U.S. # and trashed this one. I even sent you an email but got no response. Are you okay? How is your dad? Is he getting better? It's been a whole week." He sounded excited to talk to me. It made my heart sad; I did miss Jimin and Hoseok, they were the sweetest duo I had ever met.

"I am sorry, Jimin. It's been hectic. My dad isn't better; I don't know when he will be. I think I am going to be here a lot longer than I had...plan. Sorry, I did not get to tell you a proper goodbye before leaving; it all happened so sudden. I miss you and Hoseok." I told him, the last part was true, and yes, it had been a very hectic week. Sorry, I lied about your health, dad.

"Don't be sorry, Jin. Your parents come first. I was just worried, that's all. Also, be happy you aren't here, it's been bizarre here lately. Our CEO came in on Monday to check on our team, he was looking for you too, but told him you weren't coming as your dad isn't well and you went to the U.S. So don't worry about being fired, I covered for you. I hope you told HR by now; I don't want you losing your job.

Anyway, that's not the tea, the real tea is I think our CEO has gone insane, he screamed at the new interns that started this week and fired at least thirty people. I am now afraid for my job like I don't know what's going on. I am asking Yoongi, and he doesn't know either, he just said Taehyung seems to be dealing with personal issues and is taking it out on the business. If that's the case, that's not right. Innocent people are losing their job because of his issue, what kind of shit is that! You are so lucky not to be here. Like, he doesn't look like he shaves anymore either, this morning I saw him, and he looks horrible, sleep deprived if you asked me. I wonder what happened to him?"

My stomach churn as Jimin continued to speak about him. I didn't want to hear it. I don't care. He could die for all I care. It didn't surprise me he was using his power to vent out his frustration of me leaving. I was happy I told Jimin I flew to the U.S. rather than telling him the truth. Look how quickly he told Taehyung, not that I could blame him. It's not like he knew anything.

"Jin are you hearing me?" Jimin asked."Yes, sorry. Wow. I guess it's okay. I am not there then. It sounds like the company is taking a hit right now. Please keep yourself safe Jimin. You won't get fired anyway Yoongi won't allow that to happen. Also, I don't think I am coming back there. I think my parents need me here and based on the looks of things, it is going to take some time for my dad to get back into good health. I am going to send my resignation to HR." I said sadly.

"Does that mean I won't see you anytime soon, Jinnie? I don't mean to sound selfish; I know your parents are important." He the sweetest I tell you., "Of course, you will get see me again soon Jimin. I will come to visit once I can." I don't know how true those were, but I said them anyway.

"Oh mad boss is coming, gotta go," Jimin said, hanging up the phone abruptly. I wonder if he knew how exact his words were, Taehyung was truly mad.

I got up off the porch and made my way into the house to find my mom in the kitchen.

"Hey, mom."

"Hey sweetheart, are you going to eat now or later." I look at the food, and my stomach immediately felt sick. I had no appetite; I don't know when I was going shake this depression off. "No mom, later, I will eat later," I told her with a weak smile.

"Seokjinie, I know you don't want to tell me why you are here. I know you are not here because you missed us. You look very frail, and your mind always seems to be so far away from here since you have been here. You don't eat, and you are not sleeping much. I am fine with not knowing the reason, but please take care of yourself and please know mommy is here for you." I smiled at her and walked away.

A mother knows their child, I guess. Either way, I couldn't share what I had gone through with my parents. One, I am too embarrassed and two, it's just too painful to talk about.

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