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Jimin could smell his expensive cologne as he began looking up gently, and he blinked when he saw the smiley face.

“Taehyung” he muttered, and he squatted beside him.

“What are you doing inside the rain? Mr. Min” he asked, touching his wet hair.

“I… I was taking a stroll, and..I got frustrated when it started raining, that’s why I squatted here when I realized I had no umbrella” he said.

“I’m not someone you can lie to” he whispered, still touching his hair.

“It’s something personal, but I’ll be fine” Jimin replied, and he nodded once.

“You forgot Jennie’s pen box in the car earlier. It must have slipped out of her backpack” he said, bringing the pink box out of his pocket.

“Thanks, Tae” he replied, and Taehyung smiled slightly, staring at his face.

“Wanna go grab some coffee? You need caffeine right now, you’re shaking” he said, and Jimin looked at him.

“You can’t say no” he said, and Jimin smiled slightly before standing up.

They walked to his car together, and he looked at his wet clothes worriedly.

“It’s fine, the seats are waterproof remember?” He said.

“Oh…” Jimin gasped, going in after he opened the door.

He stepped in too, smiling as he drove them to a café just two minutes down the road.

He ordered him a big warm cup of coffee, then he went to the thrift store beside it to get him something new to put on.

Jimin took the cup of coffee and began sipping quietly.

*

SAME CAFÉ*

Jungkook and Seokjin are sitting together on a table, facing each other.

He actually took him here after they left the river, and he’s changed to new clothes too, though his hair is still slightly wet.

He’s still seething with anger though.

The server brought two cups of warm coffee for them..

“I don’t drink coffee, get me cinnamon tea” Jungkook said.

“Alright sir” the woman replied, taking away his cup.

Three minutes later, she returned with the warm tea which she dropped in front of him before leaving.

“I’m so sure, it’s very sure that it’s your curse that’s affecting me! Ricky was the third guy to betray me this year! I mean what do they want? I’m hot I’m rich I’m a popular model! Why do they keep doing this to me!” Jin said, grabbing the cup of coffee.

“Why did you jump into the water earlier? It’s very dangerous and you might just die. I have no plans to attend your funeral” Jungkook said, drinking from his tea.

“Oh you mean I should wait when he called me his cousin? I’m not like you who gave Taemin everything and let him go freely after what he did” he rolled eyes.

“Don’t bring Taemin into this, that was nine years ago, and also you should employ a little respect while talking to me, I’m two years older” Jungkook replied.

“Don’t even bring our ages into this, ahjussi” he rolled eyes, and Jungkook sighed.

“Any progress on finding Jungmin’s dad?” He asked.

“No. I searched every possible place but no sign. I hope he doesn’t kill me” he replied, and Jin sighed.

“If the story you told me about him is true, then you’re the jerk and you deserve what you’re going through with Jungmin right now. How could you do that to the guy?” Jin said, and Jungkook dropped the cup of tea immediately.

He stood and started walking out of the café.

“Wait up!” Jin rushed after him.

Jungkook passed by Jimin’s table, but they didn’t see each other till he was out.

Jin passed by the table too just when Taehyung came back…

“Kim Seokjin?” He said, and Jin faced him.

“Sure”

“I’m a fan, and it’s really nice to meet you” he said.

“Thanks” Jin smiled, and he returned it before rushing after Jungkook.

“Why didn’t you tell him you’re a model too?” Jimin said as he took his seat.

“He seemed to be in a hurry” he replied, and Jimin smiled, looking at the time.

“I have to go back in twenty minutes” he said.

“I know” he replied, and Jimin drank from his coffee.

“Wait Mr. Min, do you have a celebrity crush?” He asked.

“I don’t have the time” he replied.

“I have a role model though. I wanna be like Jeon Jungkook. I bet you don’t know him, he could pass as the most hardworking man in this country” he said.

“Why do you wanna be hardworking? You’re from a rich family already” he replied, and Taehyung smiled cutely.

*

JUNGKOOK’S MANSION, 30 MINUTES LATER*

Jungkook drove in and continued staying in the car, thinking about what Jin said earlier.

Yeah, he knows he’s guilty, and that’s why talking about him makes him uncomfortable.

Each time he remembers the words he said to Jimin, he scolds himself inwardly, and he really wishes to meet him again and adjust things, but it’s just not happening.

He came out of the car eventually and went in, meeting Jungmin in the living room.

He must have waited till he fell asleep, and he’s hugging the pillow to his chest as he dozed.

He walked to him and squatted beside him, stroking his hair while smiling slowly.

“I promise to find him, I only need more time” he muttered, and Jungmin moved his lips cutely in his sleep.

He kissed his hair before taking the pillow carefully from him, then he carried him gently, his head resting on his shoulder as he took him upstairs.

He dropped him in bed and covered him well before leaving the room, only to meet Soora on the stairs.

“Mum?” He said surprisingly.

“You told me he fired the maids again, so I came with one of my maids to make dinner” the gorgeous woman said, and Jungkook walked to her.

He hugged her when he got to her, and Soora smiled before hugging him back.

“I met him asleep on the couch” he said.

“I begged him with everything to go to bed, but he insisted on waiting for you” she replied, patting his back.

“I badly wanna find his dad, I’m trying” he muttered, hugging her tighter.

“You’ll find him, you only have to try harder, son” Soora replied, smiling before patting him again.

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JIMIN’S PLACE*

Taehyung dropped Jimin just now, and he went in straight.

“Dad!” Jennie ran to him, and he carried the little girl who clinged tightly onto him immediately.

Wang came out of his room with another guy, and Jimin sighed.

It’s not new, he’s his b**ch who he brings home to f**k almost everyday. Alan.

“Finally you’re back” Wang said, and Alan grinned, rubbing his chest which is currently bare.

“Can you cook us some noodles? We want something light before going back into the bedroom” he said.

“You heard him, make noodles for us” Wang said.

Without a word, Jimin entered the kitchen with Jennie.

He placed her on the kitchen island, and Jennie watched him from there as he cooked.

“I’ve watched you cook many meals, so I’m sure I’m gonna be a great cook in the future” Jennie suddenly said, and he turned to face her.

“Seriously?” He chuckled, touching her hair.

“Dad are you sad?” Jennie asked, touching his face.

“Sad? No, why would I be when I have you right here?” He replied, and Jennie smiled, hugging him.

“I love you dad”

“I cherish you more, baby” he replied, kissing his cheeks.

In thirty minutes, he was done making the meal for Wang and his b**ch.

He fed Jennie till he was full, and he ate little himself before getting Jennie into the bathroom for his shower.

The cute girl was already sleeping as he carried her out of the bathroom.

He dressed her up for bed before placing her gently on it.

He lay beside her and began rubbing her face fondly.

*

NEXT MORNING, 8AM*

The school bus came for Jennie some minutes ago, and Wang left the house already too, so Jimin has all the time in the world to dress up for the interview.

Immediately he finished up, he got some flat shoes from his small shoe rack. He’s still obsessed with flat shoes.

He put them on and rushed out.

The door to Ann’s room opened too, and she came out.

“Ann!” He smiled.

“You look cuter when you dress corporate” Ann remarked, locking her door.

“Stop teasing me” Jimin replied.

“Teasing? No I only state facts” Ann said, and Jimin chuckled as they left the house together.

“Did you tell Madam White at the restaurant already?” Ann asked.

“Sure” Jimin replied, and Taehyung’s car pulled up in front of the house.

“I made it” he said as he winded down.

“Taehyung?” Jimin blinked surprisingly.

“You told me about the interview, and I have a TV appearance to make close to Baron this morning. Besides, it’s the company of my role model, so hop in, I’ll give you a ride” he smiled.

“Wow! Thanks cute boy!” Ann jumped in immediately.

“Thanks Taehyung, I should probably start paying you now” Jimin said, and Taehyung smiled as he drove them down the road.

“But… You don’t know Jeon Jungkook for real? My boss is quiet popular, the surest real estate dealer” Ann said.

“I really don’t have time to check on men online” Jimin replied.

“He’s rich, handsome, even his son is cute! His mum is a fashionista, the owner of The House Of Baroness” Ann said again.

“You have a crush on him?” Jimin asked.

“Not ordinary crush Jimin, I wanna marry this man!” Ann gushed.

“Wow” Jimin laughed.

“Anyone would wanna marry him though” Taehyung said from the front.

“Thanks for saying that Taehyung, but I think he has a problem with love, I’ve never seen him close to any except for Kim Seokjin, his best friend” Ann said sadly.

“Oh…” Jimin blinked.

Taehyung finally pulled up in front of Baron Holdings, and the duo came out.

“I’ll call you, Taehyung” Jimin said, and he winked before driving away.

“It’s obvious he likes you” Ann said.

“Like me? Scratch it Ann he’s five years younger, and I’m married” Jimin raised his ring finger.

“Oh please, that psycho husband of yours?” Ann rolled eyes, and Jimin went silent as they stepped into the magnificent building.

“Wait…are they all staffs too?” Jimin said, referring to the people rushing into the elevator.

“No. They came for the interview like you” Ann replied.

“For the P.A post?” Jimin’s eyes widened.

“Calm down no. Several other staffs are needed so over 20 people will be hired today, and that’s why I said you’d definitely get hired” Ann replied, and Jimin breathed in relief as they entered the second elevator which is almost full.

They rode to the right floor, and Ann took him to her office when they arrived.

“Here! My office” She said.

“You alone? It’s big!” Jimin gasped.

“Not just me. I’m not the only office assistant here. There are two others so we share this big space” Ann replied, pointing at two other desks.

“And here they are” Ann smiled as two guys came in.

Jimin faced them, and his eyes came wide so mad.

The bartenders!

They stopped on their tracks too immediately they saw him.

“My…my bar men?” He stuttered.

“The drunkard?” They chorused, and he dropped his bag on the table, rushing to hug the both at once.

“Gawd! You don’t know how hard I searched for you both after that day! I went back to the bar but you both stopped working there already, and I lost my phone back then, so I lost your contact. I searched so hard!” He cried, breaking the hug.

“The bar was bought by another person, so we had to leave, I’m sorry about everything” the first one said.

“To think that we don’t even know each other’s names despite everything you guys did for me, I feel so terrible” Jimin said, wiping his tears with the back of his hand.

“I’m Bishop” the first one said, and Jimin chuckled.

“Bishop?”

“Yes, a complete Christian, and that’s why my parents named me like that” he replied and did the sign of the cross.

“And I’m…” The second one said.

“You’re?” Jimin blinked.

“His name is a girl’s name, he’s probably ashamed to talk” Bishop said.

“Shut it” he rolled eyes.

“Then say it” Bishop rolled eyes too.

“It’s Angelina” he finally talked, and despite Jimin’s trial not to laugh, he bursted and started laughing.

“Angelina for real?”

“My mum was a fan of Angelina Jolie, so…” Angelina said.

“She named you after her?” Jimin giggled.

“Yes” he replied.

“And I’m Jimin” he said, hugging them again.

They hugged him back this time, like long lost friends.

“When you all are done, let me know” Ann said from behind, and they broke it to face him.

“Don’t get jealous, it’s a sin in the Bible” Bishop said.

“Don’t even start” Ann glared.

“They’re my long lost brothers, and I’m too happy to see them here again” Jimin said.

“Wait… have you seen the owner of this company? Like our boss?” Bishop asked.

“Stop!” Angelina held him.

“Why? Is there a problem?” Jimin blinked.

“The candidates are to gather for their numbers right now!” The announcement came, and Jimin rushed out of the office to join the others.

“He’d see for himself, don’t rush” Angelina told Bishop.

“I’m just glad the movie has resumed playing after eight years of pause. We should get ready for spicy dramas” Bishop smiled.

*

Jimin got number 10 among the 30 people, and he was already praying inwardly as he was called in.

It only took five minutes before he came out, and he resumed praying silently again.

Though the interview was pretty simpler than he expected, but he’s still nervous.

He must get employed, if not for anything but to continue being with his brothers from another mother.

After an hour, the results were posted, and they all rushed to the board to check.

There are twenty names on the list, meaning twenty people got hired like Ann said.

Jimin scanned for his name hastily but couldn’t find it.

His eyes widened, but then he saw it, it’s the number one on the list! He got the P.A post!

“Oh my gawd! I can’t believe this! Finally! After several years!!!” He screamed.

Others started staring at him, but he doesn’t even care as he jumped.

“Yes!!!”

“Mr. Hwang Jimin? Come with me” Kim said from behind, and he faced him with a quick bow before following him.

He took him to the front of the CEO’S office and faced him.

“Wait inside, I have a quick lecture to give you before handing over” he said, looking at him intently.

“Sure” he smiled and went in.

His eyes widened so much immediately he saw the interior of the office.

It’s so wide and warm, there’s a burning heater and comfortable sofas, and a golden name slate on his neat desk.

He walked to the desk and touched the name on the slate.

Jeon Jungkook.

“Today is the day I’d see if he’s really as handsome as they’ve been saying” he smiled and sighed, feeling so happy.

He gasped when he suddenly remembered Taehyung, and he got his phone, dialling his line.

He picked so fast.

“Tell me you got the job” he said.

“I got it!!!” He screamed, jumping up.

“I can imagine you jumping up” he laughed.

“I’m jumping!” He gushed.

“I’m so happy for you Mr. Min, congratulations” he said.

“Thanks so much Taehyung, I’m just so…

That was all he could say before the door opened, and and he turned to the door slowly.

Jungkook came in with Kim, and his eyes widened insanely immediately.

What the…. hell!

He couldn’t talk anymore, his mouth only hung open as their eyes met.

Jungkook stopped on his tracks too, and it’s like time stopped for just the two.

The air froze, damn cold like ice.

His eyes came wide too, and Kim looked at him as he continued standing shockingly by the door, staring at him…

“Hello? Mr. Min?” Taehyung’s voice came from the phone when he heard nothing from him.

“Mr. Min?” He said again, but Jimin was still busy staring unbelievably at Jungkook.

The phone slipped away from his hand in a slow motion, landing on the ground to crash beside his black flat shoes.

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TBC.