Don't Let Me Go || KTH

Chapter 24

Author's Pov 

Panting and sweating with his heavy breath as he practiced his martial arts with a wooden base that stood taller than his height, the ten-year-old Jin had stayed up from dawn till dusk to assure his father that he was capable to exceed his expectations of him. His father's words of encouragement were the only motivation that gave him the strength to dedicate his energy to countless days of training.

"How long are you going to bruise your arms for that wooden doll?" his father's voice echoed throughout the training room.

Jin quickly stepped away from the wooden base and quickly turned around, running towards him. "Dad! You're back!" he yelled in excitement as his father picked him up with open arms, a comforting warmth that was given to Jin.

It had been weeks since he last saw his father when Jin was called to train at the Kim family's private residence along with five other boys who he befriended with.

"How are you doing with your training? Are they still restricting you from eating snacks?" his father asked.

"Yeah, I really miss eating chocolate," Jin sighed as he looked down, remembering the last time he was caught eating chocolate and getting scolded for it, along with his other five friends of course.

His father snuck out a chocolate bar from his coat pocket, looking around to make sure no one here witnessed his actions. "This will be our little secret. You deserve it for your hard work," he said proudly, patting his son's hair. "I also want to introduce you to someone. I want to introduce you to my boss, the man who I've been telling you about," he said.

Before Jin can open his chocolate bar, he looked up at his father in confusion. "We're going to meet him... together?" he questioned.

"Yes, and not only that, but he's also looking forward to meeting you in person as well," his father said with a warm smile.

"But why?"

"You'll see. Trust me, he's not a scary man," his father chuckled.

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Looking outside in astonishment, Jin gasped with excitement through his window as his father drove into the Kim family's mansion that bombard him with so many questions as to what this family does and how they were able to afford so many things as what shows here in the garden that they drove past.

"Do you like this place?"

Jin turned to look at his father, "This place is really beautiful. I like it a lot," Jin said, unable to contain so much nervousness and excitement that he was feeling at the same time.

Stopping in front of the large balcony, the doors of the mansion suddenly opened which appeared to be an old woman and a man. It wasn't what Jin had expected all along. He thought the Kim family always wore suits and dresses based on the rumors that he heard from other trainees. They were only wearing casual clothes!

"Good afternoon, Junghoon. How are you doing today?" the man asked in a friendly manner as he extended his hand, both shaking each others firmly.

"I'm doing great, thank you very much. I hope you're doing good as well, Madame Kim?" his father bowed.

"Yes, yes, I'm doing well these days. Thank you for your concern, Junghoon," the old woman said politely. "What have we here? What's your name?" she bent down to Jin, her warm smile easing Jin from feeling nervous.

"My name is Jin, Madame Kim. It's a pleasure to meet you and Mr.Kim," Jin said formally, bowing respectfully.

"It's a pleasure meeting you, Jin. I'm glad I found this opportunity to meet you in person," Mr.Kim said, extending his hand out as Jin hesitantly returned the handshake before feeling proud of himself. "I also want you to come and meet a special someone who you would want to know. I'm sure you'll like him just as much as he will for you too," Mr.Kim winked. "Follow me."