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The phone landed on the ground to crash beside his black flat shoes.

The crash brought the two out of the shock they’re in, and Jimin’s eyes blinked gently.

Jungkook lifted his eyes from his legs up to his face.

“Excuse us, Kim” he finally talked, and Kim exited the office.

His right hand went back into his pocket as he walked to him.

Jimin kept looking inside his eyes, and immediately he stopped in front of him, he asked the question.

“How’s… how’s my Jungmin doing?”

He was holding back his tears as he said the words, but he’s not sure maybe it’s because of the emotions he’s feeling after seeing the man who called him cheap, or maybe they’re tears of joy that he’d be seeing his son soon.

Jungkook kept staring at him, so he sniffed and asked the question again.

“My Jungmin, how’s he…

“He grew up well, a lot” he replied simply, and Jimin smiled sadly, finally releasing his tears.

“He won’t even recognize me anymore. It has been eight whole years and he was still a kid when we separated” he muttered.

Jungkook took another step closer, but Jimin stepped back immediately, wiping his tears.

Jungkook wanted to wipe those tears for him, but when he saw the ring on his finger, he stayed back.

Jimin face was tearless when he looked up again, then he sniffed and started walking out of the office.

“I searched everywhere” he suddenly talked, and Jimin stopped.

“I searched everywhere possible for you, but I wasn’t lucky enough to find you. Jungmin wants to badly meet you and…

“No” he quickly turned to him.

“I’m not ready yet, I’ll just meet him as your P.A. I’m here to be your P.A and I won’t reject the job just because it’s you. I shamelessly need the money, so…I look forward to working with you” he said and finally walked out, leaving Jungkook to continue staring into space.

He walked to his swivel chair and sat gently on it, picking a picture frame that’s on the table.

It’s a picture of him and Jungmin. He’s giving him a piggyback ride on a beach, and he’s shooting bubbles out of a machine, looking so happy.

Before he knew it, his tears fell on the frame, but he quickly wiped them, remembering the words he actually said to Jimin that year.

He could imagine how much it hurts now. He clearly saw it in his eyes earlier.

He was still holding the frame as he rested back on the chair, eyes closed gently.

*

Jimin rushed into the nearest restroom immediately he left the office, and he stood behind the door, resting his body on it.

Tears started threatening to come out of his eyes again when he remembered what happened that day after Jungmin was taken from him.

FLASHBACK, 8 YEARS AGO*

The taxi conveying Jimin stopped in front of the house just now, but he’s not even aware.

All that’s in his mind is how Jungmin was taken away from him by the heartless man, and how he probably won’t be seeing him again. He cried throughout the ride home.

“Sir” the driver’s voice woke him from his thoughts.

“Thanks” he payed him and stepped out, only to meet another shock.

The gang of thugs he borrowed money from were already in front of the house, waiting to snap his neck.

“Finally you’re here” their leader said, and he quickly went on his knees.

“Please I…

“No story, where…is…my… money!” The leader barked again, and the rest of the gang started walking to him with different sharp objects.

“I…I promise to pay back before the end of this…

Jimin was grabbed before he could say the next word, and he was dragged into their car despite his pleadings and cries.

He was taken to their turf where he was made to kneel in front of a platter.

“I promise to work and pay back within a month please!!! Please don’t hurt me!!!” He cried fearfully.

“You promised to return my money last month, and now you dare ask for another extra month? You won’t get that luxury here. Cut off his five right fingers” the leader ordered, and his eyes widened.

“No! No don’t! Don’t cut off my hand please!!! No!!!” He cried as he was grabbed, and his right hand was forcefully placed on the platter.

One of them kissed the axe with him, then he raised it up on the hand.

“No!!!!!!!!!!” He closed his eyes tightly, expecting the axe to chop off his fingers, but someone else entered the room…

“Why don’t you let him go? I’ll pay his loan” The voice said.

“Buddy!” The leader stood, and Jimin opened his eyes slowly to see his lifesaver, Wang.

Yeah, Wang.

FLASHBACK ENDS*

Jimin wiped the little tear that came out of his eyes and nodded.

He got a job, and he’d be seeing his son soon. Even if he wouldn’t recognize him as his dad, all he wants is just to keep seeing him.

“Mr. Jimin! Are you in there?” Kim’s voice said from outside.

“Coming!” He replied, rushing out of the room.

“Are you good?” He asked, and Jimin smiled.

“Sure, thanks”

“I’m the P.A who’d be handing over to you, and like I said, I have a lot to lecture you about. Please follow me” he said, and Jimin smiled as he led the way.

*

HAVEN HOSPITAL*

Taehyung’s car drove into the park, and he came out holding a shopping bag.

His TV appearance ended minutes ago, so he came here straight.

“Why did Mr. Min suddenly end the call earlier? Maybe he’s busy” he muttered as he walked in.

“Kim Taehyung!” The nurses at the reception gushed over him, and he gifted them his cute smile, waving with his second hand.

He’s a regular here apart from being an upcoming model, so all the nurses and doctors know him.

He’s also the only son of the rich Kim family.

He opened the door to a particular ward and peeped in.

“Son!” A woman in bed said happily.

“Mum” he smiled brightly, stepping in.

He dropped the shopping bag and hugged her tightly.

“I told you to come here with your lover the next time you come, remember?” She said, and he broke the hug to poke her cheek.

“It’s not easy to get a lover mum”

“What are you talking about? You’re handsome! Use your face!” She said, and he chuckled, sitting in front of her.

She’s suffering from pancreatic cancer which requires that she stays in the hospital for adequate treatment. She has been under intensive care since last year.

Taehyung brought out the content of the shopping bag, and her eyes widened when she saw her favorite crunches.

She grabbed the pack, and he giggled.

“Nancy sent that”

“And why is my daughter not here again?” She asked.

“She has to go to school remember? Nancy hates skipping school” he replied.

“Get a lover. You’re 24” she said.

“Not again, mum” he groaned, and she smiled.

“By the way mom, do you know about the Hwang family?” He suddenly asked.

“They’re one of the richest in this country just like our family, and they have five sons” she replied.

“And Hwang Wang is one of the sons, right?” He asked.

“Sure”

“He’s from a rich family, then why is he living in that medium apartment with Mr. Min?” he muttered.

“He’s a disowned son. His father disowned him because he did something terrible, so he’s literally poor now” Mrs. Kim replied, and his eyes widened.

“What?!”

*

ELITES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL*

The second class for the day ended shortly, and the pupils resumed chatting with each other, so the class became noisy again.

Jungmin remained sitting on his seat, not moving an inch.

“Hey let’s end the challenge now! Did you all bring the pictures of your sleeping dads? Let’s see who’s the most handsome while sleeping” Lisa said, and they all started showing the pictures of their dads on their big phones.

It’s a school for rich kids, so everyone owns a phone.

They all finished showing their screens then they faced Jungmin at once.

He smiled before showing them Jungkook’s sleeping picture on his phone, and they all gasped as their hands went down.

Jungkook is obviously more handsome.

“Jungmin won this challenge” Lisa said, sitting beside him.

“Hey Jungmin! My mum bought me this apple wristwatch! Show me yours!” A boy bragged at him, and he raised his wrist.

He’s wearing the watch too, a more expensive model.

“I guess your father got you that, heard the other ran away from your father and that’s why your father hates love” the boy said, and Jungmin spranged up, grabbing him by the shirt angrily.

“My dad didn’t run away so shut up if you don’t know anything! My father made him leave according to him!” He shouted.

“Jungmin, calm down” Lisa tried separating him from the boy, but he held him tight, and the boy ruined everything by his next statement.

“Did your father cheat on him or something? Maybe that’s why he left”

Jungmin instantly punched the boy in the face, and he began bleeding from the nose as he fell on the ground.

All mouths came wide.

“Jungmin” Lisa muttered shockingly.

“Tell him to stop talking about my family that way” he muttered and walked out of the class.

He went to the silent part of the school and sat gently, bringing out his phone.

He dialled Jungkook’s line.

*

BARON HOLDINGS*

Jungkook cancelled all his schedule for today because he just can’t concentrate anymore.

Jimin doesn’t want to get introduced as Jungmin’s dad yet, and he’s not sure about what to do to convince him.

He needs to apologize for all the trashy degrading words he said to him that year, but where would he start from?

He was still thinking when his phone rang on the table, and he smiled when he saw “My Brat” on screen

“Hey brat” he picked, and the sound of Jungmin’s cries hit his ears immediately.

“Jungmin? Are you crying?” He stood.

“Find me my dad!!” He cried louder, and Jungkook dipped his hand into his hair.

“Jungmin, Jungmin….

“My dad!!!” He cried again.

“Jungmin listen to me…I’m just a step away from finding him I promise. I made progress today” Jungkook said.

“Really?” Jungmin sniffed, stopping the tears.

“Trust me and stop those tears right now, please” Jungkook replied.

“Fine, I’ll see you at home dad” he said and hung up.

“Gawd” Jungkook released a loud exhale, and Kim came in.

“I’m done lecturing him, we can proceed to the general orientation now” he reported.

*

ASSISTANCES OFFICE*

“Now you understand what Bishop was about to say earlier” Angelina said when Jimin came back into the office.

He’s gonna be using the office with them, and there’s already another desk for him.

“Jungkook is my baby's daddy” he replied sadly as she sat on his chair.

“So…are you gonna reject the job?” Bishop asked.

“No. I have more reasons to work here now. You both, and my son” he replied.

“Of course, I’m sure you’d see him soon though he has a very unique attitude” Bishop said.

“I can’t wait” Jimin smiled.

“You should try your best and stay happy from now on. All the broken pieces are coming back together though it won’t be easy” Angelina said.

“I’m ready to embrace any storm” Jimin replied, and they smiled.

“What are you guys still doing here? The general orientation is starting! Jimin you need to change!” Ann shouted by the door, and they all rushed out of the office.

*

10 MINUTES LATER*

Jimin came out of a locker room dressed in a blue shirt which has Baron written in front of it in white, then a long white trousers and sneakers, all provided by the company.

It’s the rule for new staffs to dress this way at every orientation.

He bumped into a man immediately he came out, and he held him by the waist to prevent him from falling.

“Mr. Jay” he muttered, and he smiled. He’s the head of staffs.

He kept holding his waist, staring at him, so Jimin quickly released himself.

“You look good in the orientation outfit” he said, exploring Jimin's body with his eyes.

“Thanks, I gotta go now” Jimin replied and rushed out of the hallway.

He entered the orientation hall and blinked when he saw the new staffs on seat already.

The old staffs are in too, though they’re standing, making it a full hall of staffs.

He smiled at Angelina and Bishop before walking to a chair to sit.

Ann winked at him, telling him he’s cute in the outfit, and he smiled again.

Ann always compliments anything he wears.

The orientation speech was given by Mr. Jay, advising the new staffs to stay away from things that’d make them get fired and to obey the rules.

“What are the rules?” Jimin asked from the middle of the staffs.

“Boss himself is coming to tell us about it” Mr. Jay replied, and Jungkook entered the hall with Kim.

His walking steps is naturally a bae. He walks like a model and any ground is runway for him.

The staffs began screaming ‘boss!’, all except Jimin who was looking at him hatefully, remembering the words he said that year and how he poured all the blames on him when they were both drunk and at fault.

The only thing making him stay here is Jungmin, and the moment he saves enough money to take care of him together with Jennie, he’s gonna get introduced as his dad and take him away from Jungkook.

Jungkook’s eyes were on him as he climbed the stage, and he didn’t talk for some minutes.

Even after the hailing went down, he kept staring at Jimin, and it was Kim who cleared his throat to bring him back to his senses.

“Good day, newbies” he said calmly.

“Gawd! The cool voice melts me everytime” Ann said.

“Stop drooling, he’s not for you” Angelina said beside her.

“Why?” She faced him.

“Z” Bishop replied teasingly from the other side, and she rolled eyes at the two.

Jungkook’s speech ended after five minutes, and when he left the stage amidst claps, he sat in the front row, getting a bottled water to drink from.

“Now shall we add a little bit of entertainment to this room?” Mr. Jay said, climbing the stage again.

“Sure!!!’ everyone shouted.

“Then one of the new staffs should come give us a five minutes dance” he said, and they all went silent.

“I don’t like Mr. Jay for an unknown reason” Angelina said.

“Same here” Bishop replied, and they stuck hands.

“I can never get used to you both” Ann shook her head

No newbie tried to volunteer for the dance, so Mr. Jay smiled.

“Mrs. Hwang Jimin? Why don’t you do us the favor?” He said, and his eyes widened as he stood.

“Me?”

“Sure, it’s just five minutes” Mr. Jay smiled again, and Jimin bit the wall of his mouth before starting to walk to the stage.

The staffs began clapping, and it didn’t stop till he got to the stage.

KAI’s ‘Mmmh’ began playing, and Jimin stood for a moment, thinking of how to start.

The thought that he’d be seeing Jungmin soon made him smile, and the vibes came immediately.

He began dancing while smiling, making the simple moves with much happiness.

Everyone in the hall focused on him, he got them thrilled just two minutes into the dance.

Jungkook was staring without blinking, and the happiness Jimin’s seeing on his face made him smile a bit too.

He can’t wait for working hours to be over so they’d talk.

Three minutes into the dance, Jimin enclosed his legs and raised his arms up, revealing the movements of his waist as he whined it so easily.

The room became heated, and Jungkook began sweating, only him.

He adjusted on his seat and couldn’t even blink as he stared.

Jimin jumped up softly, and when he landed back on the ground, he threw his head sidewards, making his hair flow with the air, then he pushed out his chest and wriggled, making them shake in the process.

👥 Damn! He’s doing it

“Oh my gawd he’s hot!” Ann laughed.

Jimin did the chest move again, and that was it.

Jungkook needed water to quench the hotness in here right now, the hotness Jimin’s causing.

He uncapped the bottle water and drank from it just when he went down low to sway his butt.

Jungkook choked on the water immediately, and it splashed out of his mouth as he began coughing.

“Boss!!” Angelina and Bishop started rushing to him.

“Boss!” Kim and Ann started rushing to him too.

Innocent Jimin stopped dancing as everyone started rushing to Jungkook who’s still coughing.

“Boss!” Angelina held his shoulders.

He kept coughing, holding his chest tightly while panting for breath repeatedly.

“Call an ambulance!!!” Bishop screamed.

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TBC.