♣️Chapter 24♣️

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(Please ignore any typos! I tried to turn a summaries paragraph (which i had for every chapter) into a chapter. Its a bit rushed? But I'll fix it in the future)

"I know you have been fishing around Jeon, don't ruin our treaty with them"

The loud authoritative yet sad voice was enough to make Kortagarena simply nod and agree. He would have been foolish to disagree with his step father.

The said man was leading his 3 best man behind him as he made his way towards the Jeon mansion. Today was a casual Dinner which both parties had at least once a year to indirectly ensure each other that the treaty is safe and intact.

They went pass the gates being guided by Jeongguks guard and made their way around the garden however before they could enter a loud giggle caught their attention making all heads turn towards the soft sound.

"Mr. Park this way sir" one of the Guard asked however the said man ignored his words and made his way towards the small figure who had a very familiar giggle. He wasn't sure if he was being delusional again, or that the guilt is eating him up again but before he could process anything else his feet had a mind of their own as they neared towards the small boy sitting next to a grave.

As soon his eyes darted towards the name plate, Mr. Park felt as if he'd seen a ghost. His mind was going crazy as those words swirled inside his head, the very name he longed to see, the person who he asks for forgiveness every night, the very Name of his beloved wife
"Park Seokji" was neatly carved in the golden name plate.

"W-WHO ARE YOU!" Mr. Park yelled, making the boy turn around, the moment their honey brown eyes landed on each other they both realised who was the person before them.

If the familiar crescent eyes weren't enough of an evidence, the red locket hanging from his neck confirmed that the boy was in fact his dead son.

The moment Jimin heard the words he turned around, immediately recognising the man in front of him. His mothers sketches were on point except the freckles and now dull eyes.

Jeongguk heard the commotion and immediately ran outside along with Hoseok who was cursing.

"I fucking knew that sketch was familiar!" Hoseok muttered, making Jeongguk look at him weirdly.

"He's the man from Jimins mothers sketchbook!" He cleared as they ran towards Jimin.

They both stood there processing the turn of events, not sure what to say, how to approach or is it even a good idea.

"T-that necklace belongs to my w-wife seokji"

"Eommas" Jimin replied as he glared at his so called father. Anyone could see Jimin was not pleased to see the man.

Why would he, until today both he and his Eomma considered the man dead since he never came back for them and now watching him standing in front of him, more than fine really irks Jimin. His Eomma didn't deserve this.

Before Jeongguk could get between the two Yoongi held him back, knowing Jimin should be the one to decide over this. Jimin was still trying to control his rapid heart beats while his tears that were threatening at the brim of his eyes. He was conflicted, should he be glad he found his father, which he hardly knew? Or confront him for abandoning his wife and son while he himself lived a life of luxury?

"Where were you?" Jimin glared, his eyes glossing as he gritted his teeth to push those words out. He never imagined to be in such situation and now with his father standing before him he wasn't even sure what to ask.

"Son-"

"DONT CALL ME THAT!" Jimin yelled, cutting the man off as he took a step towards him. Jeongguk wanted to pull Jimin back, knowing how much this would be for him to deal with all of a sudden but he was also aware that this is Jimins fight.

"I ASKED WHERE WERE YOU?! Where were you when Eomma waited for you? When I...waited for you! You abandoned us within a forest that became our survival home! Every day i would sit by the shore waiting for you! You promised to come back but you didn't! We thought you were dead! DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT WE HAD TO GO THROUGH! I FORGOT WHAT WAS LIFE! HOW TO EAT OR EVEN TALK! FEAR OF GETTING KILLED BY AN ANIMAL OR WORSE LOOSING MY EOMMA! But of course you wouldn't know because while my eomma waited desperately in hope that you'll come back one day, you were busy wearing a luxurious suit." Jimin yelled out, his frustration and hurt was clear, making everyone feel the amount of pain the boy had caged inside him.

"I-im sor"

"I don't want to hear that word! Please! Either give me a reason to hate you or an excuse for me to forgive you. If it weren't for Ggukie i would have been weeping in front of my dead mother, assuming she was sleeping because I didn't even know what death was! When i came here i was scared, I didn't know what was going on, how things are done, how to talk, how to be useful. I felt like walking on eggshells praying they won't get rid of me because im a nobody! But he was there for me. He showed me how important i am, game me an identity and showed me im loved. Something you failed to do as a father and as a husband" Jimin finished as he finally allowed his tears to escape.

That was When Jeongguk came behind him, wrapping his arms around his shoulder for assuring him he's not alone. And those familiar warm arms and the gentle kiss secretly being delivered over his head was enough assurance Jimin needed to glare at his father or more like his donor.

Jimins words, filled with so much pain and hurt, felt like sharp knives constantly stabbing the old man. He was breaking down in front of everyone, which has never happened before.

"Boss! We need to make him sit please. His heart isn't that strong" kortagarena asked to which Jeongguk pointed towards their living room, even thought he wanted to end Jimins misery by making him answer right now.



Authors note:
Ik its rushed but I can't type that much now. I still need 6 more weeks to recover so i hope I get better soon. Thank you all for supporting me and especially staying with me through all of this 🌹🌹🌹
Please take care of yourself, love you 🌹💜

 Thank you all for supporting me and especially staying with me through all of this 🌹🌹🌹 Please take care of yourself, love you 🌹💜

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Heres a gorgeous Namjoon to bless your day/night 🥺😎

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I'll just leave this here. Bubye

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