"We understand the true value of these precious people in life when we lose them forever. Their existence is the reason for our beginning."

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[Y/N POV]

Jungkook was legit carrying me like a weightless kid towards the dining table, his face stiff and firm, the jawline so sharp. Now that I look this closely, he does have some flaws in his face- like the scar on his cheek and his skin ain't smooth as I've seen on the web, it's naturally sunkissed and tanned, the mole below the lips making him more attractive. I wish to kiss him once, he's irresistible. The 'flaws' make him more charming.

"Someone's cooking for us." I was so lost in feeling his embrace and staring at his side profile that I forgot that we are surrounded by two elders who are looking at us with awe.

"Jungkook! Is Y/N awake? Oh! I see you two are getting romantic." Her tease brought me out of my trance. My eyes busted out amazed, hearing the familiar voice. I hysterically turned my head to look at the owner of the voice.

"It's not what you think ahjumma!" He got flustered and dropped me on the chair.

Yes, he really 'drop me'. If all the pain from last night wasn't enough, the new striking pain in my butt added to the list. This guy's just so shy, sometimes it's hard to believe that a scheming person like me, fell for a shy boy!

Then my eyes traveled towards Mrs. Jung.

"Sara's mother." I whispered these two words loud enough to be heard by the people present in the room. It's a fact when they say the world is small, I do believe it now.

She's the wife of the manager.

"I know you might be amazed by my presence, Y/N. I'm the manager's wife and Sara's mother. I'm like Jungkook's family, I hope we get along." She said with a sad smile plastered on her face and I knew the reason for the sadness on her face- Sara. Her only, late daughter.

I can never forget her gloomy face. It's only now that I understand, why the manager sometimes looked so lost and sad, I assumed it to be work pressure initially but now I know. They lost an important part of their lives, her place couldn't be filled by anyone else, and her memories can't be forgotten. Now that I see them, her parents are dead inside the day they lost their daughter. I succeeded in giving her justice but who'll make her parents alive again?

"I'm sorry my words just now were a reflex. Please forgive me." I brushed off my thoughts and apologized bowing a little.

"It's fine, child." She smiled again, it hurts to see her try so hard to be normal again.

"You both know each other?" Jungkook spoke in between pulling me out of my trance.

"She's one of my clients." I replied professionally.

"You... fought that case?" He hesitated, a tense expression made its way onto his face but soon he camouflaged it with a fake smile.

Why?

Does he know about Sara?

"How's my wife? Is she hardworking?" He teasingly asked acting as if he was impressed and proud.

"She's the most hardworking and bravest woman I've ever seen. You might not know but she can do everything. From taking out shreds of evidence to beating someone, she can even use guns." Mrs. Jung gave the details, making his eyes widen.
"Uhm... Mrs. Jung. I think we should eat." I know Jungkook is getting shocked, knowing the type of work I'm involved in. It's not like I want it to be a secret, but I want to reveal the things when we have a strong relationship.

"Y/N! Thank God you are in good health. How are you feeling?" The manager popped out of nowhere making all the heads turn but I'm grateful that his appearance helped in changing the awkward atmosphere. I took a breath of relief.

"I'm feeling better, just the pain in my stomach is striking in and out constantly," I answered.

"It's a side effect of the drug. Moreover, I examined you yesterday and I'm concerned about your health. You don't eat healthily, do you?" Mrs. Jung enquired seriously, scolding me like a mother.

Mother. It's been so long since you left me alone in this cruel world. Someone reminds me of you. I was honestly, in lack of words. After so long, someone asked about my health other than my brother and parents.

"What? She doesn't eat healthily? Why Y/N?" He scolded me whilst staring into my soul like a predator suddenly getting serious out of nowhere.

"I just don't feel like eating-"

"Because of you brat! You gave her so much stress just for your stupid girlfriend!" The manager rasped angrily pointing towards Jungkook, scolding him like a dad. Jungkook got speechless for a moment, listening to his outburst. I was lowkey enjoying the scene to the fullest and controlling my laugh. Who can have the audacity to scold 'The Superstar' other than our Managernim? Considering, how much they both are dear to Jungkook, I can say they make a beautiful family.

"It's not like that Managernim, I have so much work and deadlines that many times I forget to eat. Thank you for your cooperation. Without you, I believe collecting the evidence wouldn't have been possible. Thank you again." I expressed my gratitude and tried to get up to bow in respect but this damn pain started kicking in again!

"Ah!" I held my belly while sitting on the chair again.

"Who said you to overwork? See how weak you are! Just eat and sleep for some days!" He firmly held me from the side of my shoulders, helping me sit comfortably.

"The pain would remain for some time. I have already given you the medicine but you must eat and have a healthy lifestyle routine. Understood?" Mrs. Jung ordered which I gladly accepted.

"Yes. Thank you, ma'am."

"Why are you always so formal? It's fine you can me Ahjumma." She insisted. It's just a habit of mine to be professional with people but looks like she really will make me her family too, just like Jungkook.

Family. A beautiful family.

"Understood, Ahjumma." I replied smiling ear to ear, receiving this much love is rare in my life, I must cherish this moment.

"Let's dig in!" She chuckled.

"I'll help in bringing the plates." Jungkook offered in helping. I saw him smiling showing his bunny teeth and helping Mrs. Jung like a handsome, one-in-a-million son-in-law helping his mother-in-law. He looked like a perfect husband. A small smile appeared on my face, I'm staring at him. It's too obvious now.

"I know he's handsome but staring at him would do no good to you. I would suggest you use your skills at night." Manager whispered in my ears making me flustered.

"Y-Yes." I looked at him in disbelief. Never expected our sweet manager to be quite dirty-minded. Honestly, I'm ready anytime but I can't speak that in front of the Manager. Moreover, a shy boy likes Jungkook... It would take a million years to make him agree to do such nasty things. I smirked internally imagining things, I'm really good at spicy imaginations. Gosh! I need to stop behaving like a teen.

In a couple of minutes, we all settled and sat on our chairs near the dining table. Me and Jungkook opposite Mr. and Mrs. Jung. She served the food and we both were eating it silently, more like hungry hawks. But these two, are true couple goals!

"Honey! Do you want some more rice? Why are you eating less? You appear to have lost some weight." Mrs. Jung smiled and asked her husband.

"I do want some rice. I'm not eating less dear, it's just nowadays I feel to stay healthy by losing a bit of weight." He explained chuckling lightly.

"You should lose weight but eat healthily. It's not good to skip meals." She said with love and concern stamped on her beautiful face.

"Of course! How can I skip the delicacies made by my doctor?" The manager teased making the woman laugh.

Meanwhile, Jungkook and I looked at them, our spoons stopped midway before going inside our mouths because we were busy admiring the elderly couple and then staring at each other's faces probably thinking and wondering,

'Is this how normal married people talk every day?' We stared at each other for a couple of minutes and then again started eating awkwardly.

Shaking off the thoughts from my head I started eating the food but my long hair was coming in my mouth as they were not tied. Moreover, I was in no mood to leave the delicious food to tie your hair, yup I admit I'm quite lazy and so I was constantly using my other hand to tuck the strands backward.

Jungkook got up from the table making all the heads turn and returned with a hair tie. We all were observing his actions when he came near me.

"Continue eating." He said softly and started to tie my hair into a low ponytail reaching my back and then he settled himself on the chair.

Who will tell him that this small action made a pool of butterflies rush in my already paining stomach? Jungkook doesn't be this close, it's kind of dangerous my little heart.

"Aw... Jungkook is so caring, I'm jealous!" Mrs. Jung cackled showing pure admiration for both of us.

"I am caring too!" Mr. Jung uttered in a low tone audible enough for his wife to hear.

"Shut up, you care only for yourselves. Look at the newlyweds! Romance is sprouting in the air." She teased sounding sweet as ever.

"No! It's not like that" I declined her statement.

"Yes, it is!" The manager took her back.

"It's not!" Jungkook too joined the little argument, getting flustered, with the cheesiness in the environment and these two elders sure know how to add melodrama in serious talks.

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We chatted and ate like a normal family. It felt like the best day of my life. It felt like an eternity since I got the company of caring people around me. People who really care and do not just do it for a show.

This moment didn't last long when the Manager started the topic which I didn't want to open because it will sadden the mood.

"Y/N, thank you so much for everything. My daughter can finally rest in peace now. I purposely didn't come that day for the hearing as I lost hope of winning and getting reminisced about the same disgusting things that happened to my daughter. Thank you for being our last hope." He said gently holding both of my hands, that hold so gentle, yet too strong and warm. I can see tears forming in his eyes.

"No need to thank me, manager, it's my job." I said with an assuring smile.

"I must have done some bad deeds in life so I can't get a daughter like you." He spoke distressed from all the mental discomfort he was suffering from. I certainly can't take away their pain but I can, at least, lessen it.

"Who says that? I'm your daughter from today. Dad." I gave him the biggest smile which moved him to tears, he bursted out crying. I instantly hugged him and comforted him, patting his back. Sometimes a little hug can be the reason for healing someone's pain.

"Dad. See your daughter is here to support you. I didn't mean to hurt you." I fake pouted which succeeded in making him laugh.

"It's all right. I feel so good to have a daughter like you." He beamed with joy, finally, I can see you genuinely happy manager, not like a humanoid robot who's either working or being lost in his thoughts and miseries.

"I'm also here." Mrs. Jung opened her arms wide to let me in and hug her too.

"Ah, right mom. You cook so well. Give me some tips. Right, sir?" I hugged her and asked Jungkook, smiling widely, my upper teeth on full display towards him.

[JUNGKOOK POV]

I saw her smile so happily for the first time. She's such a kind person, like an angel with an invisible halo on her head. It was wrong on my part to treat her like that. Maybe, if I had been a bit respectful towards her, things wouldn't have taken a huge turn like this. Still, change is needed and I'm happy that I faced the 'reality' sooner.

"Yeah right," I replied shortly.

"Yah you punk! If you dare to hurt my daughter again because of that so-called girl or anything else, I'll break your bones into pieces." Mangernim threatened me for the umpteenth time today.

She bursted out laughing holding her stomach. I was in a state of dilemma whether to smile while looking at her sweetness or be shocked that even Manager started scolding me because of her. I wonder why everyone climbs on me I have to hear the scoldings, first mom- dad, then Namjoon hyung, now manager.

"I'll take care of her," I spoke dismissing the thoughts in my mind.

"Why everyone climbs on my son-in-law, he's a good boy." Mrs. Jung softly patted my head supporting me like a mother.

Finally, someone is on my side!

"It doesn't take time for good boys to turn to devils when they encounter a beautiful girl. Especially with my Y/N's case, I believe everyone simps on her!" Managernim counter-attacked taking her side.

"I agree." Mrs. Jung agreed with him.

Well, lost a potential supporter. Sad life.

'Manager said all that with pure confidence plastered on his face. I never knew he could be that savage. Manager and Mrs. Jung I'm on your team.' Y/N thought to herself startled by the older duo.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:
Forget JK just give me savage people like these in life. I know I'm weird.
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