Chaeyoung PoV

"Eomma, eomma, look!" she yelled. 

I brought Jiyoon to Jungkook's place before I leave for Hawaii. Jennie couldn't because she went to Busan earlier today to pick up the fabric she wants to use for her clothing line. 

And she wanted to pass by some cities for sightseeing, so Jisoo and Lisa came with her on a road trip. Usually, I'd drive them if we were going on a road trip but then I'm not around so I guess Lisa is driving right now. 

Either of them can bring Jiyoon so I brought her to Jungkook's before the meeting of our medical staff will review our safety procedures and activity guidelines. 

She roamed around Jungkook's apartment, and felt excited about how huge the apartment is. It's bigger than my house and Jiyoon really loves to run around the house for fun. 

Apparently, Jungkook wasn't awake yet when we came here but he messaged me the password to his room. When we went inside, he was still in the shower and I decided to cook him macaroni and cheese. 

Jiyoon was crying last night because I had to leave but when I told that she'll be staying with her Jungkook-appa, she suddenly stopped and started to jump around. 

I guess Jungkook and Jiyoon are really close now that they spend time more than with me. It's no big deal for me because I feel really grateful that someone is loving Jiyoon like a father. 

As I was cleaning the cooking materials that I used to make Jungkook some food, foot steps are heard coming downstairs. 

"Aish, I'm sorry I woke up late," Jungkook said with a hoarse voice. "My hyungs and I still drank soju last night."

"Are you sober now or I'll make you coffee?" I asked. 

He waved his wrist lowly, "Nah, it's fine. Hot chocolate can do."

"Appa!!!!" Jiyoon ran to him,

"Hey, sunshine!" he bent down and hugged her. "How are you?"

"I'm sad..eomma is leaving again but I'm also happy because I'm staying with you!" Jiyoon says. 

Jungkook tilted his head, "Eomma is leaving? Aww. I'm also sad then!" 

I laughed at how Jungkook decided to play with Jiyoon's game. He was acting sad and as if he doesn't know I was leaving at all. 

He was one of the first people to find out that I was going to Hawaii. Ugh, I hoped he didn't vote for me to be the medical mission leader. If he did, I will hate him and make him rot because I don't want to go anymore.

"Uh-huh, eomma is leaving..." Jiyoon looked sad. 

Jungkook cupped her cheek, "Don't cry, sunshine. Eomma will be back and what's good is that we'll hang out together. If you cry, eomma and appa will be sad, arrasseo?" 

"Alright, I won't cry! Promise!" she smiled. 

He ruffled her hair, "That's my girl. Come on, let's eat."

I placed the food on top of the counter because Jungkook's dining table is filled with his messy office work. His laptop was there charging, papers everywhere and a lot of folders and envelopes. 

So instead, we have to eat on the kitchen counter. 

"You have got to clean your apartment, I am not allowing my kid to live here for the next 2 weeks with bacteria everywhere," I said. 

He laughed at me, "Rachel always sends a maid whenever I reach work so don't worry."

"Still!" I looked at Jiyoon. "Baby, make sure your appa will clean, okay?"

She looked at Jungkook and they both laughed.

What? They really look like father and daughter! Not cleaning, sleeping through, bunny teeth, doe eyes. Ugh, where does all these coincidence come from?!

I placed 2 plates and forks in front of them and placed mac and cheese on their plates. It's a little childish for Jungkook but it's the only food from his fridge that I can make food out of. 

They were eating and talking while I was about to fix Jiyoon's things in her room. But there were so many rooms and I wanted her to sleep in a room near Jungkook because she gets scared easily at night. 

"Uh, Kook? Where will Jiyoon stay?" I asked. 

"Oh, in my room. The first door on your right when you go up, but Rachel had the room across made so she can put her things there," he answered. 

"Okay, then. But--"

"Chae, there are no underwears anywhere in my room. Trust me, I'm clean as well."

I sighed and just brought the small luggage up to fix Jiyoon's things.

When I reached on top of the stairs, there were 2 doors on the right so I decided to open both. As I opened the first one, it was decorated in pink, grey and white. 

The bed was big and the room is probably as big as the living room in my house. I placed the luggage near the door and checked Jungkook's room. 

When I entered, the room was colored with black, white and grey. His bed wasn't fixed but the rest of the room is clean. The scent of the place is his perfume and clearly, his fabric wash, Downey. 

It blended together in a nice scent so it didn't smell bad, it kind of smelled like citrus and lavenders. 

I didn't go in any further because it felt weird, considering how many girls may have been on top of that bed sheet. So I went back to fix Jiyoon's things in her room. 

After putting her dresses and jumpers on hangers and hanging them on the left side of the cabinet, I opened the first layer of curtains to see the view. 

Wow, you can see the whole city of Seoul from up here. 

My main goal was to fix the room before I'll leave Jiyoon here. Then I quickly got another load of things from the luggage. Jiyoon's school materials and her bathroom needs. 

I placed the school things of Jiyoon on the desk that Jungkook provided her, and wow, she has her own swivel chair. This kid is spoiled by her mere uncle. Haha. I'm sure she wouldn't like to leave this place when I come back. 

Then I grabbed a frame from the luggage. Ah, the photo of me, Jiyoon, Alice, mom and dad in Australia. She was still 3 or 4 years old here when came to visit Australia for her summer. 

I remembered how she cried because she wants to go down from the tall building and go ride the merry-go-round nearby. I just wanted make sure that she will not forget me and if she misses me, there's a picture frame near her.

There's also another picture frame, but this time it's me, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Jiyoon. We were in Everland for Halloween. I placed the 2 picture frames on top of the night stand and also placed a rosary. 

My mom always told me to place a rosary near my bed to keep me safe if ever I'm scared at night. It may be just a religion belief but I believed in it. 

Then I just stared at the view of Jiyoon's room. 

Someday, when I've saved enough, I can probably buy an apartment this big so she and I can enjoy our lives as well. Not that the house is not good enough, it is good enough but then it's too small. Or maybe I can buy a lot in another subdivision and make a house.

Now, that's too costly. I'll loose all my money in just making a nice house. 

Then from my thought of financial problems, I felt something heavy starting to lean on me. 

"Damn, I'll really miss you," he said softly. 

I turned around and hugged him too. 

Man, am I this small? I only reach until his shoulders. 

"I know you know this, but I'm gonna make you feel sure again," he said. "I'll take care of Jiyoon, even if your 3 friends are busy. So when you're in Hawaii, enjoy your time there and focus on your job."

"Sorry if I had to make you do this," I said. 

He smiled, "Not at all. I really love this idea. Thanks for the opportunity, Chae."

"And please make sure she doesn't get overly attached with this big place. I know she loves you but she loves bigger houses more, trust me, she will not go back home."

"You know, I barely even go home during busy times and the place can need people to stay in it more. You're always welcome here."

I pinched both his cheeks, "Aigoo, stop trying to act manly you man-baby."

He laughed, "Man-baby, really?"

"Come on, you have muscles, 6 pack abs, a waist smaller than the world, real tall height but you got doe eyes, soft skin, chubby cheeks and you're just a..baby."

"Ah, jinjja? But this baby is handsome."

I slapped him softly, "Get out. Of course you're handsome. But honestly I'd say Jun--"

I quickly covered my mouth because I realized I was about to say the name I hated the most. The last name I want to hear in the universe, the person I wanna forget. 

And yet, every time I do try to forget about him..he comes back in my mind and stays there. Making me regret every single day of the last 5 years. 

If it weren't for him, then I wouldn't have Jiyoon right now and I would've been a normal 27 year old. If he didn't dump me or get bored with me then I would've still been a completely strong person. 

"I'm sorry, who?" Jungkook asked. 

"It's...I...No..Kind...uh..." I didn't know what to say. 

"Your ex?"

I nodded. 

He did a 'pfft' sound, "Really? Okay, let's start with basics. If an ex, he or she is always the ugliest human being in the world."

Then his phone began to ring. He took it from his pocket and walked near the door to get some private space between us. 

"Any news, Cole?" he asked. 

"I'm surprised you made your way to Auckland just to do that."

"No, she's fine, Cole. I'd like you to continue doing it."

"I'll pay for your expenses when your done, use your money for a while."

"Yeah, there's a lot of work piled up for you here."

"Alright...alright, I'll see you in 2-3 months."

"Take care, Cole. Bye."

He sounded completely creepy as if he was asking someone to stalk a person. That's just so weird, actually. 

I checked my watch and realized it was 10 minutes to 12. Ii grabbed my bag from the top of the bed and closed the luggage I brought to carry Jiyoon's things and placed it near the side of the study table. 

Then the medical staff joining the mission suddenly grew active. All of them were saying they're going to the cafe we're going to meet so we can leave early for the airport. 

"Jungkook? I'm gonna go now," I told him.

He placed his phone back, "That's quick. I'll go let my driver bring you."

"Oh no, I'll just hail a cab, it'd be fine."

"Taxis these days aren't safe. I'll tell my driver to bring you wherever you need to be first and bring you tot he International Airport, arrasseo?"

He walked ahead of me, "Seriously, I'm not a child."

"You can get kidnapped, I know you hate cliche K-dramas!" he said while going down the stairs. 

Aigoo, Jeon Jungkook. I really hate you. 

Jungkook PoV

After Chaeyoung left, Jiyoon fell asleep while watching Disney movies. The weather outside is kind of cold and I guess the automatic heater in the apartment is making her feel comfortable. 

I decided to lower the volume of the television down and placed Jiyoon's head on my lap. Of course, I didn't have plans to go to work today because my back hurts a bit and then the kid had no one to be with. 

Jimin stood in for me today and Dongie-hyung was angry in the meeting because I wasn't there. Yeah, I'm important in the business but I'm starting to get mentally stressed. 

Especially with the fact that Chaeyoung is leaving for her abroad medical mission. It had me up all night. I couldn't sleep with the thought of her leaving and me not seeing her everyday for a month. 

I'll miss going out to meet her in the hospital. It's the part of the day where she and I relax together and let out our stress to each other. 

A while ago, Cole called me with his update about the task I gave him with. He's having a hard time because Chaeyoung grew up from 2 different countries, her life here in Korea was pretty complicated and her personal life was hard to track. 

She barely uses social media, and often posts about flowers and landscape photos on Instagram. 

When I was about to grab my phone, Jiyoon's head moved. 

"Appa," she mumbled with her eyes still closed. 

"Yes, sunshine?"

"Saranghae."

I giggled because it made me feel...not romantic..no..but like...a real father. 

"You're gonna catch a cold if you sleep here, sunshine," I said.

So I carried her to the room that Rachel prepared and tucked her in the comforters to make her warm. 

After that...a strange thought occurred to me.

What if...

This little girl and I...are blood related?

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everyone, i've had a great break!

you guys? did you spend vacation well too?

im still rusty, but i'll get back. 

i just realized i did something wrong with the story. haha

how's it going so far?

im pretty sad that jungkook and chaeyoung wont be together for the next few chapts. 

that's it for now. 

i'll double update real soon!!

iz out----