Elites of Seoul | Taejin ✔️

Life's Path

"I want a divorce," Hoseok said to Yoongi as soon as he walks into their bedroom.

Yoongi stopped walking and leaned against their room wall, looking at Hoseok, "don't be ridiculous, you are pregnant."

Hoseok sat down on the bed, examining the ring on his finger, pulling it off, he throws it at Yoongi, "more reason why we need to get a divorce. I can't have my kids growing and seeing me like this. We are in a loveless marriage, and I can't pretend any longer that what we have is healthy or normal. I was okay with everything, but you cheating on me and getting who I thought was my best friend pregnant; I don't think I will ever be okay with that. I can't pretend that it's not hurting me, and you had no respect for me, you said as if I was supposed to be okay with it. I don't want to be with you anymore. If this is what being a Min comes with, I don't want to be a Min anymore."

He wiped the flowing tears from his eyes while looking down at his feet, he didn't want to divorce Yoongi, but he couldn't pretend he wasn't hurting or that he didn't feel like a fool. He and Yoongi's relationship was never perfect. At times Yoongi would talk down to him, but he dealt with it because no relationship was perfect, and he could look past those moments, but this new revelation, he couldn't look past it.

"Hoseok, I don't love Jimin; I love you. I thought what I did was fucked up, and that's why I came in here to talk to you. You didn't deserve this, but I think we can work it out-."

"There is nothing for us to work out; you are right. I don't deserve this; I deserve better, something you are incapable of giving me. You have proven this to me enough as it is. I will be a fool to allow you to do anymore."

Yoongi stared at Hoseok in disbelief. He never thought that Hoseok would ask him for a divorce; this caught him off guard. They have a baby, and Hoseok was also pregnant; this was not something Yoongi was okay with. He knew Hoseok needed some time, but not divorce; he was not open to them getting a divorce.

"I know I did wrong; let's talk about this." Yoongi walked over to Hoseok, sitting next to him and hugging him, "I am sorry, I was selfish; I know I hurt you, and it will take you forever to forgive me, but I don't want to give up on us. I love you and the life we have together."

Hoseok pushed at Yoongi as he cried, "you don't get it, do you! What if I did this to you, what if I told that our baby is not yours because I cheated on you, how would you like that? There is nothing for us to talk about. I am serious about this; I want a divorce; you can tell our kids later why we had to separate!" He got up from next to Yoongi and walked out of the room.

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Three Years Later

Jimin's Pov:

It feels so weird every time I have to be in Seoul, which I once knew as home, no longer felt like home. Even though most of the businesses I managed were here, I couldn't see myself living here again because of the memories.

Each time I am here, I find myself in tears because there is always a landmark reminding me of something I didn't want to remember. Co-parenting with Yoongi didn't help either, as twice per year, it was my responsibility to bring Eun Mi to him. The other times he travels to get her, right now it worked, but I knew we would have to revise that agreement once she starts school, and I know he was going to request to have her for most of the summers.

"J-Jimin-" I tensed at the voice that was calling my name; it had been almost three years since I had last seen him. Our last conversation did not go that well either; I had tried avoiding him most of the time, mostly out of shame and embarrassment. Even though I didn't know if I was allowed to feel those after all I did, I knew he and Yoongi were divorced and co-parenting as well. Yoongi often had the kids all at once.

I turned and looked in his direction, a weak smile on my face, "Hoseok, umm hi."

His stare is hard. I could see the hate in his eyes, something Hoseok never had towards me, towards others, but never to me. I couldn't blame him, though; I had wronged him.

"You are back in Seoul?"

"N-no, I brought Eun Mi to Yoongi, and I am also here for business."

He nods and then looked around at the people entering the cafe. "You and Yoongi are you-"

I waved my hand immediately, "Oh, gosh no! I am married, but not Yoongi." He stares at me, and everything felt awkward; I cleared my throat and spoke up again, "I am sorry, Hoseok. I know my words can never change what happened, but I am sorry for being a fake and a selfish friend."

He shrugged his shoulder, "I guess they were right when they say your enemy could be your best friend. I used to think Jin was who I needed to protect myself against, not knowing it was you and Yoongi I needed to protect myself from. But what's done is done, I have moved on, and I am happy where I am at right now. Thanks to you, I have learned to love myself and focus on what's important. I now know not to put a man before my happiness or allow snakes in my life."

I didn't say anything as I listened to him; he was right; there was nothing for me to defend. I was happy he was happy. He looked good, he appeared as though he was married too, but I wasn't sure and wouldn't ask.

When his name is called for his order, he gave me a look over and shake his head, "be well, Jimin." was all he said and walked off.

I turned back in my seat and took a sip of my coffee, letting out a deep breath. Our lives had certainly changed from who we were to who we are now.

*******

"Can you please clean up her mouth? What did you give her to eat?" I asked my husband as he held our daughter Eun Ae up in front of the phone camera.

Namjoon pulled her towards him and looked at her face, almost dropping the phone he was holding. "Hold on, babe, let me clean her up. I thought I cleaned everything off her face. She had fruits. Jin brought us dinner, and then he gave her a fruit bowl."

I smiled, hearing that Jin always took care of my family whenever I was away. There was a benefit of living next door to him and Taehyung. "That was nice of him; you should make dinner for them this weekend; I will be home by then."

"I will. Are you resting well?"

"I am, and I am taking care of your son, don't you worry." I moved the camera down to my three months pregnant belly as I spoke to him.

When I move the camera back up, he was smiling at me, "I know you are. We miss you and Eun Mi here."

"I miss you more; next time I have to come here, you are coming with me," I say to him while pouting. I hated being without him. Thankfully I didn't have to travel back here for the rest of the year.

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A/N: I think you know what's coming.