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Third person P.O.V

"Finally! You're here! I thought you'd be gone today as well." Jimin cried out of relief when he saw the CFO sitting in his office with his tired yet very much calm look.

"What's wrong now?" Jimin scowled at the tone but shrugged it as always and sat opposite the male.

"We have the meeting today sharp at 11 AM. Thanks to the assistant of Mr. Ahn, he managed to delay it without being notified by our CEO. Now, please have a look at the budget and payment requirements for their proposal. Also, they want to see our recent designs as well." Jimin narrated the whole story in one go as the CFO silently listened to his every word.

"Fine. You can leave now." Jungkook simply replied and Jimin left the office but had a satisfactory smile on his face.

"Looking all happy today." A voice stopped him and he turned back to see Minho looking at him.

"Sort of." Minho nodded his head and was about to turn back when Jimin stopped him.

"Um- do you... do you have any sort of contact with Taehyung?" He hesitantly asked to which Minho sighed and shook his head. He tried many times to contact the brunet but seems like the other blocked his number.

Jimin's shoulders slumped down on that and he sadly smiled. "I really regret leaving the company early that night. I wanted to be his friend and more- like a best friend, but." He sighed at the end.

Minho silently fumbled with his own coat.

"Ok then, see you later. But promise me, if you find him or contact him, please do tell me, yeah?" Minho nodded his head and Jimin left for his cabin to grab the files he needed for the upcoming meeting.

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"All of these designs are very good." Mr. Ahn commented satisfied while looking at the designs displayed on the whiteboard in the meeting room.

"Stop stop!" He suddenly shrieked, causing Jimin to stop the slide show of the designs with a frown.

"Show the last one." Jimin did as he said but bit his lips.

"Who is the designer of this one?" Mr. Ahn asked the CEO who had a very oblivious face and gestured for Jimin to answer.

Jimin was baffled for a second but he answered. "Kim Taehyung."

"Kim Taehyung?" CEO repeated the name, not knowing the person. Such an old freak, he practically kicked out the person and yet was not aware of his name.

Jungkook, who was silently sitting till now, clenched his jaw and fists tightly.

"I want to meet this designer. This design is so unique and perfect. It feels so different yet full of some hidden meanings." Mr. Ahn was totally struck with the work that even his eyes were sparkling with the glint.

Yoongi nodded his head in agreement but also felt odd about the name. He also saw many designs and worked with many designers, but this one was definitely unique.

"Call him, Mr. Park." CEO demanded at the lack of response and Jungkook was trying his best to control himself from yelling out.

"Sir.. he.. he left the company last month. This is the only design left of him that isn't used yet." Jimin somehow succeeded in making the two CEOs believe in that but Yoongi, who was thinking that it could be some other Taehyung, now believed that something was fishy.

"He left?" CEO asked with a frown and that's it, Jungkook got up from his seat with a loud screech of the chair.

"Excuse me." With that, he left the meeting room in haste and directly went to the restroom.

Mr. Ahn gave a look but ignored that. "I want this one as final and a few more. Now please, tell me the amount and your terms."

Jimin quickly explained the rest as Jungkook had worked on it already. Yoongi silently watched as the deal was signed finally and Jungkook was also back at that time.

"I hope, the deal will be good luck for both of our companies." Mr. Ahn smiled while shaking his hand with the other CEO.

"Sure, Mr. Ahn."

"Ah. But Mr. Choi, I believe that you lost a gem of a designer." Mr. Ahn chuckled and left the meeting room, leaving Jungkook, the CEO, and their manager as Jimin went to see off the others.

"Who is Kim Teeh- ah, whatever is his name?" Mr. Choi said with a blank tone and his manager gave a look to Jungkook who was again looking so pissed.

"The same kid who sold our designs and tried to rob -"

"I don't believe in this." Jungkook spat, startling the other two in the big room.

"Why so, Mr. Jeon?" Mr. Choi asked this time, now remembering the eventful night and a certain crying brunet.

"I'll prove that sooner." With that, Jungkook left the room as well and went directly to his office to check the CCTV footage of the company that was sent to his personal mail by the staff at his request.

Opening the emails one by one, he carefully watched the footage of the design department before that night. Good thing, Taehyung's cabin was clear from the view and he could see a very hardworking brunet totally immersed in his work, even when the rest of the department was already gone for the break. 

A sad smile formed on his lips as he watched the brunette through the screen, his fingers automatically reaching the spot to touch the screen, as touching the brunette was impossible for him.. for now.

He lightly flinched when his phone rang, breaking his sweet moment. The contact was one he had been waiting for since morning.

"Hello."

"Hello, Mr. Jeon. I called you to inform you that...

We got all the proof against him. Thanks for your help and cooperation."

"Thank you so much."

"Not needed. It's our duty to do so and you made it easier for us. So, it should be us to thank you."

Jungkook smiled a bit and leaned back in his chair.

"Have a nice day."

"Have a nice day you too, Mr. Jeon. Oh, he is here. Once again, thank you."

With that, the call ended but Jungkook sat there in the same position. How much he wanted to hear the voice of the boy, the voice devoid of hate and anger, but how?

His blank stare on the screen caught something that he quickly leaned forward, his phone almost falling from his hand. He tried to zoom in, but it was kinda blurry from the dressing, he could see the real culprit very clearly.

"Gotcha."

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Taehyung grabbed a random hoodie from the closet to wear. He couldn't sleep after coming back home, his mind too busy with many things. And now, it was time to go to the police station for the statement, so he was getting ready for that.

When he tried to take out the hoodie, it got stuck with something and when he lightly pulled it, a bag fell on the floor, straps still mingled with the hoodie straps.

"Oh." Blinking slowly, he noticed the bag, from that expensive brand. A sad smile formed on his lips as he grabbed the bag and walked to his bed. Gently removing the two straps from each other, he opened the bag to see the same suit placed in it.

How much excited he was that night, how much happy he was when she said he was looking handsome... how much it turned into sadness when he saw her with someone else and thought something very disgusting. How much was it all, and yet.. he was still there, caressing the fabric with a broken heart.

With that small curve, decorating his lips, he pulled the suit out of the bag and noticed another small package inside the bag. A frown settled on his perfect features when he took it out as well.

"Why did Minho hyung do so much for me?" He mumbled to himself and unpacked the package. The small box was navy blue in color, and very elegant looking.

The box was opened and he lightly gasped. There was a very beautiful bracelet, delicate yet pretty. On the silver strap of the bracelet, two alphabets were carved in the center in italics, their lining was shining purple, making them more prominent.

"ve?" He mumbled while tracing his fingertip over the alphabet. What does it mean?

"Taehyung! Come on sweetheart, come downstairs and have your breakfast. We need to leave." Jin's voice boomed inside the whole house.

"I'd ask him if I'd ever meet him," Taehyung mumbled to himself before taking the bracelet and binding it around his left wrist.

"Thank you so much." He smiled and gently pecked the alphabet before packing the rest again and rushing to change.

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"Officer Jung Hoseok called us to meet him," Jin informed the first officer he encountered at the station.

"His office is at the end of the corridor." Three of them nodded and reached the office easily.

The door was opened, so Jin just knocked as the officer was talking to someone on his phone. He gestured for the three to enter and quickly ended the call.

"Good morning to all the Kims." He joked with a friendly tone. All of them smiled at that as they took seats.

"So, I've good news for you Kid." Hoseok directly stated to the youngest, who was fumbling with his fingers while biting his lips in building nervousness.

"Good news?" Namjoon repeated confused but the officer nodded excitedly.

"Taehyung isn't his first victim. We have got some proof that he used to go to clubs and blackmailed young boys and girls. He used to take advantage of their situation accordingly before trapping them in his plans." Hoseok explained as he showed them some files of reports that those victims filed against Chayun.

"Pedophile!" Jin grumbled in anger, and Namjoon also clenched his fists in anger.

"Well, yeah. Not only a pedophile but a psycho as well. A few of those kids mentioned his brutal acts. Well, I can't explain it all but Taehyung-" Taehyung blinked his eyes in disbelief. "You've no need to worry about him anymore. He will be punished and will be sent to jail for his actions."

The door was knocked again and a lady entered the room this time.

"Taehyung?" The voice, which was always filled with venom called his name, but this time it was filled with sadness.

Taehyung's shaky eyes settled on his aunt, who was standing at a distance. Her eyes were swollen and she looked hella tired.

"I'm so sorry." She muttered and on cue, her tears started falling down her cheeks.

Not prepared to see her, Taehyung got up, and Jin and Namjoon followed his action while Hoseok sat there calmly.

"I believed in a rascal like him.. but I didn't believe in you." She muttered again. "I'm so sorry for.. for saying those hurtful words to you. I was so blind, so selfish that I never saw you struggling alone for your family." Taehyung felt his eyes welling up again but he remained rooted on the spot.

"He is nothing but a freak.. he was planning to k- kill me too." Her words were like a stab to Taehyung's heart.

She was always beside him, taking action to make him respected by everyone, she did everything for him and what was he planning?

"He promised one of his victims that he will give him a place to live, after killing his.. unstable wife. We have this recording as well." Hoseok butted in to press the point.

She wiped her tears and slowly stepped towards Taehyung.

"Will you forgive your auntie?" Taehyung's lips wobbled, he was feeling all the emotions again. Was it this much easier for her?

"My mom hates me now. She says I'm a- a shame." Taehyung mumbled, his voice sounding broken despite his control.

"I'll clear it all! I promise! I'll make it all better, just forgive me.. please." She desperately asked, clasping her hands in front of the other, the same one she kicked out on a dark chilly night.

Taehyung scoffed and wiped his eyes, not wanting to cry again.

"Do as much as you can, but nothing can be like before. I've seen bitter reality about many things in these past weeks, so bitter that sweetness is all gone." He mumbled lastly before turning on his heels but she grabbed his wrist.

"You can come back... live with me again Taehyung ah! I don't even need your rent.. just stay with me." She desperately offered, more like begged but Taehyung gently removed her hand.

"I forgive you, auntie." She smiled at the words, thinking that she won't be alone.

"But, I'd never go back to that house, there are many memories that will haunt me, and I'm not prepared for that at all." Understanding the situation, she hung her head low and let the brunet walk to the officer who quickly took his statement.

"You're free to go now, Kid," Hoseok announced with a beaming smile to which Taehyung also smiled lightly.

"Thank you so much, officer. You make me free, free of a burden."

Hoseok patted his shoulder. "Told you, I'll handle this all. But, someone helped me in this or otherwise, I wouldn't be able to gather this much information in such a short time." Taehyung wanted to ask who helped him but Hoseok got a call and he bid him goodbye, taking his aunt with him.

"Everything is gonna be fine." Jin smiled and hugged him as they all left the station. Namjoon joined the hug quickly and ruffled Taehyung's soft hair.

The younger one again melted in the embrace. He was wrong before, even after so many bitter moments, he can still feel the sweetness.. because of these two males.

He entered his temporary home with the older, feeling lighter on his shoulders. He was free for now, free from an accusation, but there was more to prove wrong.

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Assalam o alaikum. This chapter holds a special meaning.

Well- Happy independence day to all my fellow civilians. 💜❤💚🤍