Love Will Remember | Jikook [COMPLETED] 🔞

Chapter 43

"What do you mean you're quitting?"

The loud blaring music from the party hall downstairs sounded muffled, but Jimin could still sense the vibration of the bass speakers beneath his feet. There was a time he used to enjoy parties like this, but it was only repulsive these days.

"Exactly what I said. I quit."

Eunji laughed deliriously. "You're mad." She shook her head, one hand raking her free hair styled to cascade around her oval-shaped face in soft waves. "It's because of him, isn't it? That boy you love."

Jimin quirked a brow. "I don't understand why it should be a concern. My two-year contract with you ends today and I'm here to tell you that I don't intend to extend it."

He received the extension of his work contract a week ago with added benefits —handsome increment with a decent annual bonus. But it didn't faze him. He could only remember the tear-streaked face of the youngest begging in his tiny voice to not leave him. Jimin shook his head to clear his thoughts.

"That boy is ruining you," Eunji hissed. "Do you even realize what you're throwing away?" She closed the distance, glaring at Jimin who stood his ground.

Jimin tilted his head, meeting her with his unwavering gaze. He wasn't afraid of her. If she tried to intimidate him with that look, it wasn't working on him. His decision was made and no matter what he will stick to it. Jimin was a man of his words. He never went back on his word.

"I'm this close to land a huge contract," she said bringing her thumb and index finger close. "Do you know what that means? Money, fame..." she continued with the same look on her face. "I could finally become what I want. We could leave and never look back."

We? Jimin's brows furrowed.

"We can go to Paris, Italy, London...hell, settle wherever we want to."

Jimin lifted a hand stopping her. "We?" he voiced out, "I'm just an assistant who handles your shit. There is no we. And why the hell would I want to leave this place? This is my home."

Why would he ever want to leave his home? His friends were here. Jungkook was here.

Eunji laughed again as if he wasn't getting her point, then folded her hands across her chest. Her eyes softened and shoulders relaxed as she spoke softly, "You have so much potential, Jimin. A bright future ahead. Why do you want to ruin it like this? That boy... he is a nobody. Why are you so hung up on him?"

Jimin hadn't realized when he had reached for her. His vision had lost its focus for a moment and then when he came around, Eunji was struggling in his stronghold, his hand gripped around her throat. When he realized what he had done, he shoved her away from him with a scrunch of his nose.

A nobody? He's is my fucking world.

"Don't dare bring him into this," he growled, his chest heaving. Jimin didn't remember the last time he felt his angry. "You don't deserve to say his name."

"Jimin..."

"No." He lifted a finger stopping her again. Jimin forced a breath, closing his eyes to compose his thoughts. When he opened his eyes, he looked at her with pity. "Have you ever been in love, Eunji?"

She blinked. He stopped her again before she could answer.

"No. So, how would you know what it feels like to love someone?"

"He's a boy. Love is when a man loves a woman and vice versa." Her anger was back. She squared her shoulders as her face twisted in disgust.