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Hoseok whistled. Taehyung's eyes were glued on Lisa. Yoongi couldn't help but applaud how her sister steals the spotlight. And Jin, he was proud of his creation.

"Never did I doubt you'd pull this outfit off," he said. Lisa grinned as a reply and blew him a flying kiss as thank you. "I'll permit that. Just for tonight."

Jungkook smirked as he scanned his date from head to toe.

"Like what you see?" Lisa taunted making him scoff and leave them behind. She then turned towards the others. "So who booked a room here? I have to intention of staying more than a good ten minutes in these types of events."

"Me!" Taehyung raised his hand. "But I think we have to stay just 'til the auction. I have to present the shipwreck liquor dad donated."

"I have to stay too," Rosé seconded. "I'll be wearing the pearl necklace mom and dad donated."

"Fine. The auction's about to begin anyway—"

"And that's my cue," Taehyung said as he saw his father waving at him to come. "We're the first ones to present."

The others nodded and sat on the seats. They were all holding numbers too—in case they wanted to bid.

As Lisa sat down beside Rosé, someone suddenly sat on the seat next to hers.

"Hey there doll." A grinning blonde in green greeted her. "I hope I didn't take anyone's seat?"

"Not at all—"

"On the contrary, Norse, you did."

Jeon Jungkook with a glass of wine looked like he's about to pounce any minute.

"Oh?" Mingyu turned towards Lisa. "But it doesn't have a name on it."

"It doesn't have to," Jungkook smirked. "Know your place, old chum."

"But didn't you two break up? Man, cheating in broad daylight? Not your finest work, old chum."

"Are you guys done?" Jennie who looked really impatient suddenly said. "Just so you know, I want to take a seat too. So if you guys don't move I'm going to stab the both of you with these fvcking stilettos!"

Still, the two boys didn't budge making the girl in black more pissed than she already is.

"Hold my fvcking clutch," she said shocing the black gucci bag on Namjoon's chest. With one swift move, she managed to push Mingyu off the chair together with Jungkook.

And as if nothing had happened, she sat on the now empty chair beside an amused Lisa followed by a bewildered Namjoon.

"What the fvck?!"

"Ya! I can fvcking feel your stupid boner you green dweeb!"

"Seriously. Can't you put a leash on these dogs of yours? Geez. Train them well, Min." Jennie scoffed as she crossed her leg.

"Sorry but, I they're not mine. Stray pups, maybe?" She chuckled. "Maybe if they'd mature enough I'd adopt one."

This made Jennie smirk and eye the boys on the floor before Namjoon asked them to sit properly. The two boys kept glaring at each other but nonetheless took their seats and stayed quiet as the auction started.

Jennie—who felt nervous, kept crumpling her invitation. This did not escape Namjoon's sight making him take her hand and squeeze it gently.

"What's wrong?" He whispered. She shook her head and forced a smile. "You sure?"

"When was I never?"

This made Namjoon smile back. A few minutes passed and Jennie excuse herself for a bit to use the restroom. Lisa—who was very much aware of her plan couldn't stand it anymore. She stood up and followed the girl dressed in black.

"Aish," Jennie said as she fixed her hair. "This is for the best. You don't have to involve him in your fvcked up life, Jennie Kim."

"But he's already in deep, J."

Jennie jumped as a familiar voice echoed in the empty restroom. Lisa had her arms crossed and an eyebrow raised.

"I thought you're gonna tell him," she said eyeing the girl.

"Your brother doesn't care one bit about my situation—"

"I'm not talking about my brother, Jen," she cut her off then sighed. "Did you tell Joon about your plan?"

"I..." The lump in her throat suddenly became a full blown cry. "I can't. I... I can't."

Lisa sighed again and crouched down to Jennie's level and wrapped her arms around the girl.

"I don't want to sound like a b!tch or anything but, you're such an as$hole for doing this."

"I know. I know that!" She was crying. The strong, sharp-tongued Jennie Kim was crying like a child in the arms of the person who she least expected. "But what do you want me to do? Tell him? I know Namjoon more than you do, L. He'll come with me. He'll insist in that and I know I'll let him. I'm a selfish b!tch and I'd just use him. It's his last year and he'll be off to college soon. He has a bright future ahead of him and I can't let him waste that because of something that's not even his—"

"But isn't it up to me?"

The two girls jumped as the restroom door flew open. Namjoon—eyes red and ready to cry, walked in.

"It's up to me if I want to be used. It's up to me if I want to waste my future. It's up to me whether I want to be there for you when you need me."

Namjoon crouched down and Lisa moved away. His hand gently lifted Jennie's chin making her look into his eyes.

"I fvcking love you, Jennie Kim. And it is up to me to decide whether I do or do not want to be part of your life. You have no say on it even if you have me wrapped around your finger."

"And that's my cue to leave." Lisa stood up, subtly wiped the corner of her eye and walked towards the door. "I'll be outside if you guys need anything. I just can't take all the cheesiness here."

Jennie chuckled a bit. She must be going in sane right now.

"As I've said before, Joon, I don't want you to feel what I'm feeling—"

"And I've also said before that it is my choice." Namjoon held on to her shoulders. "I don't care if you don't love me. Heck I don't even care if you ignore me forever. I swore I'd be there for you and I intend to keep that promise. I will be part of your life and that baby's whether you like it or not."

"But Joon, it's not yours—"

"Mine or not I will love it just the same as how much I love you. I don't care if it's Yoongi's or anyone else's. The only thing that matters here is that it's yours."

Jennie couldn't help herself but cry even more. Damn these stupid pregnancy hormones.

"I'm coming with you and that's final."

She was about to argue but the stern look on Namjoon's face made her shut her mouth. She slowly nodded making him smile as they slowly stood up. Joon pulled her close and gently kissed her temple.

"Joon..."

"Hmm?"

Jennie looked up, grabbed the collar of his suit and crashed her lips on to his. Shocked, Namjoon took a few seconds before his arms wrapped around her waist.

Maybe there's nothing wrong with being selfish just this once.

Then the restroom door flew open. Lisa—with her phone on her hand banged on the cubicle doors one after another, before revealing a startled nymph inside one. Phone at her hand, she grabbed it and smashed it to the ground.

"My phone!"

"Did you send the tip?" Lisa looked scary af. The nymph did not know what to do and looked paler than she had ever been. "Don't make me repeat myself of gods know what imma do to you."

"I... I..." she looked at Jennie and Namjoon before bursting into tears. "I did! I... Everyone deserves to know what kind of a slut she is—"

Lisa slapped the nymph so hard it echoed making Jennie gasp.

"You just dug up your own grave," she said as she grabbed the collar of her powder blue dress. "How does Tartarus sound to you?"

The nymph's eyes widened. But before Lisa could utter another word, Jungkook came rushing into the restroom.

"You guys have to leave, now," he said pertaining to Jennie and Namjoon. "The Fate posted your video. Hera's furious."

"This is all your fault, you skank!" Lisa blurted at the nymph before letting her go. "Thank your lucky stars for now but I'll get back at you. So either you die right now or banish yourself to a different fvcking continent 'coz your life will now be a living hell!"

The nymph scurried away—almost tripping.

"We have to get you two out of here," Jungkook said. "Taehyung's distracting everyone so we better move fast. I'm sure Hera's gonna send someone after you two."

Jennie looked genuinely scared as she held on to Namjoon. Nobody knew how scary Hera is except for her daughter.

Lisa needed to think quickly. She needs to protect Jennie and her child—her niece or nephew.

"Jimin!" She exclaimed then rummaged her bag for her phone. He was still on her speed dial. "Chim! We need your help. Get your limo out in the back of the museum and I'll meet you there."

"Really, doll? The dwarf?"

"Now's not the time for questions, Jeon. We have to get moving."

With an exasperated sigh, Jungkook did as what he was told. Jennie and Namjoon followed the two as they find their way out the building. And as expected, Hera's guards were on their tail.

"Stop!" One commanded.

But they didn't they continued to run and avoid the suited guards. Lisa's phone rang.

"Jimin?"

"I can't get through," he said. She's guessing it's traffic."

"Hera's guards secured the place. No one can get out."

"Sht!" Lisa cursed. Jennie looked like she lost all hope.

Not on my watch.

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👄 The Fate

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Rosé felt a huge lump in her throat as she watched The Fate's livestream. Jennie is pregnant and Yoongi—her boyfriend, is the father.

"Ro, I can explain—"

"Yoongi, you have to get out of here," Hoseok grabbed his arm. "She's fuming. She saw the video as well—"

But he ignored him. Instead he stood there waiting for Rosé to look at him.

"Ro. Please. Please hear me out first."

Rosé's mind was a mess. She didn't know what to feel or what to say. But the next few words came out a surprise.

"We have to help her," she said and dashed out of the ballroom towards a certain restroom. Yoongi, Hoseok, Jin and Jisoo ran after her.

"Rosie!" Jisoo called as they ran after the girl.

"We have to help her!" She insisted making Jisoo wonder more.

Rosé only had one thing in mind right now and that is to find Jennie. She took her phone out and called Lisa. Judging by how the video ended, she knows she's with her.

"Lis!"

"Ro? I don't have much time," she said on the other line. "I'll talk to you later. I'll explain every—"

"There's fire exit on the east wing," she cut her off shocking Lisa. "Remember the exit we used two years ago? My car is parked close to it. You can use that."

"Rosie..."

"I'll meet you there for the keys," she instructed. "And don't let Jennie run that fast. It's not good for the baby."

She knew how it felt. Fear. Not for her own life but the child's. And knowing Hera, she knew how hard it will be for Jennie. More so, the baby.

Rosé felt a slight tug on her arm. Yoongi.

"Why are you doing this?" He asked. "Why—"

He got cut off with a slap. Yes she was mad at him. There were two reasons.

"Rosie... I... it was an accident. O was drunk and... and..."

"Why did you leave her?" She asked. "Why did you leave her alone?"

This shocked Yoongi and the rest.

"What? You think I'm mad at you for impregnating someone? Yeah, I am. But I am furious because you left her alone. Do you know how hard it is, Yoongi?! She's carrying a child! Your child! You should have been there for her!"

"But we just got back together, Ro..." he gently squeezed her hand. "I can't lose you again."

She harshly took it back. "That's not a good reason, Yoongi. You should have taken responsibility. It wasn't her fault. Neither was it yours. But you should have at least manned up and took care of her."

With that she turned towards the east wing and continued running. Jin and Jisoo followed her without a word and Hoseok gently patted his shoulder.

"I'm sorry, bro. But I have to agree on her this time."

Then he followed the three leaving Yoongi behind.

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