Bloodthirsty(KNJ)

24. Truths Unlocked

"Can you please stop? We've been through this already. And stop bothering my friends."

Chairman Park sighed and pushed his plate away. He looked more tired than usual but Nari couldn't care less. She had her own problems to worry about and her dad was trying to have the same pointless conversation with her for what felt like the billionth time. She was tired of it and she was upset. Also, she'd been throwing up since this morning so the sight of food made her nervous.

She didn't have that problem before finding out she was pregnant, which made her wonder if the symptoms were psychologic.

"You are in constant danger, Nari. You're married now and you'll start having children soon. Do you want them to be orphans? Do you want your husband to be a widower so young? How about me? Serena is gone and if you die too... I only have you, Nari. Please, listen for once."

How touching. He wasn't there when she needed him the most and now he wanted to be a parent? He was even using her husband to get to her! How typical of him!

"These are all excuses to control my life. Again!"

"Stop being childish, Nari."

"You know I'm right, dad. You were never there for me. I was alone my whole life because your number one priority was your business!"

Her father who was always so calm, so composed now looked distraught. He kept silent for a moment, head down, hands forming fists on the table. Nari observed him without saying anything. She was rather surprised by his reaction and she wasn't sure how to react herself. Did she go too far? But it wasn't the first time they were having this kind of conversation, so why react this way now?

"I'm sorry, Nari. I really am. I know I made mistakes. I was just 26 when your mom died and my parents died a few weeks later. My brother and sister were never in the business so they couldn't help anyway. I was left alone to take care of a 3 billion worth conglomerate. I had no idea how to take care of a four years old because I relied too much on my Wife for that. I know I could've handled things better, but I was desperate. When the Kims offered their help, I didn't hesitate. I trusted them since we were childhood friends. Plus, Tae Hee(Namjoon's mom) and Serena were very close."

Nari was speechless this time. She did know about her grandparents, but not the rest. Her uncle was a journalist and her aunt was in the fashion industry. They even tried several times to scout her. They said something about making the industry more diverse or colorful or something. She mentally rolled her eyes at that. She wasn't interested anyway and she hated the way they treated her. They were so distant and cold, she wasn't sure if they were being racist or just keeping their distance from her father.

"Later on, I wanted to make it up to you but you became difficult and I gave up too easily. Your dad is a coward, unfortunately. I'm really sorry."

"Is that why you tried to control me?" she asked after a short silence.

He sighed in response and Nari realized that he looked exhausted. He seemed old all of a sudden, even though he was only 49.

"I thought that maybe if we worked together, it'd bring us closer. I wanted you to finish business school at least before going to the academy, but you wouldn't listen." He shook his head from left to right dramatically. "You never do."

"I didn't want anything to do with business! I still don't!"

"It doesn't really matter, I own 67% of the shares and they're now all under your name."

"What?"

"Do you remember the papers I made you sign? A year ago?"

"You mean the papers Namjoon made me sign?" She asked with a frown.