Exposed Truth | Jeon Jungkook

Chapter 19

Nari || Monday, June 22

Besides planning our next moves with Lisa and Jimin, I've spent the past few days at home to recover, both mentally and physically, from the fire incident. I didn't think it would make much of a difference, but resting really did make me feel a lot better.

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Before the night club even comes into view, I can already hear the booming music that makes my heart race anxiously. A couple of people who are already drunk pass by us as they walk with wobbly legs, and giggles leave their mouths that reek of alcohol.

Jungkook links my arm in his as I clumsily walk in Lisa's high heels that she lent me, and are hurting my feet. I pull onto the hem of the short blue dress that I'm forced to wear in order to fit in with the other girls at the night club. Wearing something like this makes me feel so uncomfortable, as it accentuates my curves that I feel self-conscious of. I feel so unattractive when standing next to Lisa who's in a skintight black dress that compliments her body shape perfectly.

"You look beautiful," Jungkook whispers into my ear as we walk side by side with Jimin and Lisa in front of us to lead the way. "There's no need to look so worried."

"Thanks," I mutter back with a smile, and feel my cheeks heating up by his compliment that gives me a little bit more self-esteem, yet I still feel so awkward to be dressed so fancily and have glimmering makeup on my face.

Even though I've slowly started to appreciate my body and accept it for the way I look, sometimes I just can't ignore the criticism. If I lose a bit of weight, people would tell me how skinny I am and force me to eat more, yet once I've gained some weight, they tell me that I'm too fat and force me to go on a diet and do exercise. Despite trying my best to not let what people say get to me, there's still a small part of me that will never really be happy with how my body looks.

My thoughts get cut off when Lisa announces our arrival at Dynamite. I wasn't really paying attention to our surroundings, that I didn't even realise that we had arrived.

I feel a shiver go up my spine when I stare at the run-down building and look around to see groups of people hanging around outside. Jungkook must've noticed how nervous I am, as he clasps onto my hand and squeezes it reassuringly. I heave in a deep breath and gaze up at the night club's giant neon sign under the night sky.

Even with Jungkook holding onto my hand, as well as Jimin and Lisa by my side to ease my nerves, I still feel so afraid. I mean who wouldn't be frightened to meet a gang leader who's known to be ruthless?

"Are you guys ready?" Jimin asks as he turns his heads to look at Jungkook and I.

Even though I'm not a hundred percent sure if this is a good idea or if I'm ready to do this, I still nod because it doesn't matter if I'm ready or not, I still must find out the truth to my sister's passing. I have to be strong and brave for her.

Jungkook squeezes my hand tightly once again before letting go and following Jimin to the back of the building, where they will be discreetly entering the building by the backdoor to enter the gang leader's office to find the files that we need.

As soon as Lisa and I enter the building, the loud music instantly attacks my eardrums and the bright lights that flash all around the crowded space cause me to squint my eyes. Lisa links her arm in mine, so we don't get lost in the sea of people. She leads the way and pushes away the people blocking our path to the private area that's sectioned off and hidden by the curtain I noticed the first time we came here.

My heartbeat quickens at the thought of entering the area and facing the gang leader. I gulp nervously as Lisa digs into her bag to find the keys. However, before Lisa can unlock the chain that's in front of the curtain, someone grabs onto my wrist and pulls me away. I yelp in shock and grasp onto Lisa's hand, so we get dragged away together. Even though I can't see the face of the person who is holding onto my arm, the person's distinct blue and black hair instantly allows me to recognise her to be Yeji.