She climbed the stairs, a scarf placed securely over her head to hide her face. She stopped in front of an old wooden door and knocked. A grave hollow voice sounded from the other side. It took a matter of seconds before the door opened. A middle aged man with long white hair stood in the middle of the dimly lit room smiling strangely at the guest that had entered.

"Welcome my love" He said.

The woman scoffed and reached for the scarf covering her face. She threw it onto the couch and walked up to the man wearing a smile on her face.

"I've missed you" She whispered and hugged him tightly brandishing a wet kiss on his lips.

The man frowned and pushed her away from him.

"You miss me? Yeah right... Yet you're always super cuddly with that damn old man at the mansion"

The woman laughed hugging him tightly. "Are you jealous?"

No reply. She stepped away from him and began to slowly remove her jewelries as she spoke.

"It's all part of the plan you know. I'm married to him so I have to play the dutiful wife. it's only for the time being. Please be more patient. Things will change very soon" She smiled and began to undo her clothes very slowly. The man sat on the couch and watched her with a lustful gaze.

"How's the company?"

She rolled her eyes biting her lips. "It's very bad. It makes me think that we may not be able to benefit from it after all. My son in law turned out to be useless. He can't do anything for us at all. It angers me that I'll have to keep pretending with that fool who calls himself my husband"

The man looked worried. "Isn't there something that can be done?"

The woman's face crumpled into dissatisfaction. "Didn't you see the man that came this evening?"

The man nodded. "Yeah...the wealthy looking man..."

"His name is Kim Taehyung and he's arguably the richest man in town. The old man is thinking of striking a deal with him. He wants to make him Co-ceo"

The man laughed. "Is that how desperate he is?"

"He is that desperate!"

The woman shook her head. "He wants to make the arrangements official by giving my step son to Kim Taehyung in marriage"

The man seemed amused "Jimin?"

"Yes Jimin!" Her voice was filled with anger. She stopped undoing her dress causing the man to groan.

"I don't get it. I laid out the best foundation for my child yet he's the one who gets the best of everything. We were living as mere outcasts. Slaving away, abandoned by that stupid old man. I had to bear being married to that poor sadist just so I could cater for Jungkook and I. If it weren't for you coming to our aid, it would have been hard to survive"

Her eyes grew blurry. "After that sadist died, we came up with an air tight plan which worked amazingly well. Till this day, that stupid fool thinks that his wife was murdered by robbers. He has no idea that we killed her..."

She laughed scornfully. "He finally brought us to live in this house and one look at that boy, I knew he was going to ruin everything"

"We can still get rid of him you know"

The woman widened her eyes "Are you crazy? It will arouse suspicions. If it were that easy, I would have killed him a long time ago. That's a bad idea"

The man sighed. "So, what do we do now?"

The woman resumed undoing her dress causing the man's breath to hitch.

"It's a shame that I didn't know this Mr Kim Taehyung sooner or I would have linked him up with my son instead of that useless Yoongi. I hate the fact that this Jimin has so much luck"

She cocked her head to one side. "However, I have a feeling that Jungkook has a thing for Mr Kim. I noticed his behavior during dinner. I could tell..."

She smiled smugly "He's my son after all. Loyalty isn't in our blood"

The man frowned. "is there something I should know?"

She laughed. "Don't worry. It's just two of you. There's no one else."

She kissed him soundly and breathed deeply. "We need that man Kim Taehyung. I can't leave this marriage empty handed. You and I will start a new life away from everything so as much as I hate it, we need to get Jimin married to Taehyung as quickly as possible"

"But that's not going to happen so soon. At least they have to engage each other, date for a while...."

She interrupted. "We don't have that much time. I need to get this done quickly. We need this"

Then a wicked grin crept up her face. "I have a plan and if what I'm suspecting is true, then things will move faster than we expected. But you have to do whatever I tell you to do okay"

"You are the boss. Your wish is my command"

The woman  laughed. Finally, her dress came undone revealing her naked body. She stretched out her hand to the man. "Let's loose ourselves tonight. We only have two hours till that fool wakes up from his sleep. We need to start looking for more potent sleeping drugs"

The man grinned "Maybe next time, we'll get the one that'll make him sleep forever"

They laughed and soon began to kiss, their soft giggles filling the air as they surrendered to their passion.

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Jungkook was on his laptop sitting in his living room and having a chat with a long time friend he used to have a fling with when a servant came up to him. He bowed.

"Master, your mother is here to see you"

Jungkook waved non-chalantly. "Send her in"

He really wasn't in any mood for physical human interaction especially since yesterday's family dinner with Taehyung and seeing him and Jimin smiling at each other and being gross. Engagement? Over his dead body. That can never happen. He was going to do everything within his power to stop it but at present, Taehyung was angry with him and getting him to go back to how they once were was going to be difficult but he believed in his seduction skills. With time, he could still win him over.

He met his mother in the living room and she immediately embraced him giving him a kiss on his chin.

"How are you my dear?"

"I'm fine mom. What are you doing here so early?"

"Just came to have a talk with you son"

She looked around the room and shook her head. "You really should get a job instead of idling about at home"

"I should be telling you the same thing. Since you've been married to Dad, you never once had a job."

Jeong Hana smirked. "You are my son alright!"

Jungkook nodded and she continued "Fine. Just spend his money. Anyhow you like."

They sat down together and Jungkook looked closely at his mother.

"I'm very sure you're here for something. Spit it out mom"

Jeong Hana took a deep breath. "Do you perhaps like Kim Taehyung? I saw you yesterday and i noticed how annoyed you were when your father was match making them"

Silence for a while until Jungkook spoke. "What does that matter to me? I'm already married"

Hana laughed. "But it's not over. People still get divorced!"

Jungkook rolled his eyes. "What do you want Mom?"

"Let's set our sights on Taehyung!"

"What?"

"Yes...I'm willing to support you"

"This is the same thing you said when you told me to go after Yoongi. He isn't enough for you anymore?"

"Honestly No! You deserve better. I was wrong about Yoongi. Turns out he isn't as wealthy and influential as I thought. He can't even help your father with this little problem. Taehyung is a better choice"

Jungkook sighed "But it's not going to go down well with Yoongi or father. Yoongi's family still has influence at the high seas and father is not about to let that get away from his control"

"Kim Taehyung could have bigger influence. Listen to me Kookie. Do you want your brother to be better than you? Because if he gets married to Taehyung, he will be better than you in every way"

Jungkook spat. "As if. Taehyung was mine from the beginning"

Jeong Hana froze. "What did you say?"

Jungkook shook his head trying hard to brush the issue off. "It's nothing"

"I heard you clearly Jungkook. Where you with Taehyung while you were dating Yoongi?" Jeong Hana was adamant.

Jungkook sighed looking frustrated "It was supposed to be a phase. I didn't take it seriously because Taehyung told me he was poor. We had a brief affair, even Jimin was aware of it but you can already guess how it ended"

Jeong Hana clapped her hand looking excited "Then it makes things easier. He was yours to begin with. I'm sure he wouldn't easily get over you. You still have a chance"

She grabbed Jungkook's hand. "I'll support you. Follow my lead and everything will be fine"

She smiled to herself. This was just phase one of her plan.

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"They want you to get married to Jimin? How's that going to work out? You two are so different" Jin said to his brother who was lying down lazily on the couch. He was playing a game of chess with Hoseok on the dining table

Yeontan bundled up beside Taehyung and poked his sides.

"But I think Jimin is very nice. He'll be very good to you. I just know it"

Taehyung shrugged. "Nah...I don't think it will work out. I admit he's very interesting to me but that's that about it. Do you think I can really go all the way with him?"

"Why don't you give it a try?" Yeontan murmured.

Taehyung smirked pushing his face away "Get away you little peanut!"

"Please....I want Doctor Angel to live with us!"

Jin and Hoseok laughed at the little boy's antics. The mood was very light until they heard a knock on the door. Hoseok went over to open it but he froze on the spot when he saw who it was at the door. Taehyung noticed his stiffness.

"What's going on Hobi? Who's that?" He yelled.

Hoseok didn't need to answer because Jungkook entered looking docile. Taehyung stood up from his couch and eyed the other intently.

"What the hell are you doing here?" He murmured.

"I'm here to see you. I need to talk to you"

"But I don't want to talk to you. Please leave!"

Jungkook frowned. "I'm not leaving until you speak with me"

There was silence in the room. Taehyung noticed how the faces of everyone turned sour on Jungkook's arrival. He gathered his breath

"What do you want to say?"

"Not in front of them. In private... please"

Taehyung knew what being alone with Jungkook almost caused but he was aware that he couldn't keep running forever. He had to be more mature while handling their situation.

"Okay...follow me"

As he headed towards his office with Jungkook behind him, he heard the others cough and murmur to silently convey their disapproval but he went on. They were finally alone in Taehyung's office and he quickly kept a distance between them.

"We are alone now. What do you want?" He said.

"Don't be that harsh to me. You used to treat me very well"

"That was before I found out you were a liar and a cheat"

Jungkook nodded. "Fair...I understand"

There was silence. Jungkook spoke again "You're not going to do what my father wants right?"

"And what is that?"

"Getting married to Jimin!"

Taehyung scoffed. "Is that what you're worried about?"

"That cannot happen. You can't be with him!"

Taehyung couldn't believe him. "But it's alright for you to be wrapped up in your dear husband's arms every night while I remain single pining for you?"

"It's alright for you to sleep with your husband every night while on those same nights, my bed is cold and empty? You don't want me to move on? You want me to remain eternally devoted to you? Isn't that selfish?"

"And besides what's wrong with Jimin? He can be boring at times and a little over the top but he's much more better than you. At least I'm sure that he's devoted to those he loves"

"See how he kept himself pure just for Yoongi after so many years and even when he betrayed him, he still worries and cares for him. Where can I find someone like that? Tell me?"

Jungkook scoffed clearly irritated "You're comparing me with my brother? Fine you can do so but don't forget that with all my so called faults I'm the one you went crazy for. We would still have been together if I hadn't left you."

Taehyung rolled his eyes. "And I still would have been a fool unaware of the kind of person you really are"

Jungkook sighed coming closer to Taehyung. "I know I did wrong but I'm willing to change. I'm willing to leave everything for you. Just don't be with Jimin. Don't be with him"

"It's too late. You caused this"

Jungkook suddenly got close wrapping his arms around his neck. Taehyung stiffened immediately unable to move "It's not too late. I know you don't really mean the words you're saying. You're just hurt but I can make up for it. Just give me a chance...please"

Taehyung stared at his lips, those inviting lips that screamed temptation. It was hard to resist no matter how much he tried. His mind went blank as he could only think of the things he had done to those lips, the sinful words that had spewed out from them. He was just about to give in when the door flung open and Hoseok entered.

"Sir.... there's a call for you"

They both separated from each other looking awkward and Jungkook lowered his head trying to hide the anger and frustration in his eyes at being interrupted.

"I'll take my leave now but our discussion isn't over"

He walked out of the office. Taehyung looked at Hoseok and stretched out his hand to receive the phone but the latter shook his head and Taehyung gave him a questioning glare.

"I figured you needed an intervention sir. I overheard everything from outside"

Taehyung smiled. "Thank you Hobi. I almost lost myself there"

Hoseok nodded wearing a knowing smile. "I understand what you mean sir. He is seductive..."

He noticed Taehyung's suspicious glare and smiled nervously. He was about to leave when Taehyung called him back.

"On a second thought, I want to make a call"

Hoseok handed him the phone and Taehyung dialled a number.

"Yes...Mr Park. Kim Taehyung speaking. I have agreed to the terms. I'll become co-CEO. I'll do whatever i can to restore your company to greater heights"

"We'll discuss my percentage later on...look forward to working with you"

"Yes yes...no need to be grateful. It's just business"

"Anyway, about your son Jimin...."

There was a brief silence before he spoke " I'm interested"

Thank you so much for reading. Love you all