The Will of the Kims

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❝Where there's a Will, there's a way!❞

-Haneul

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Haneul

"Right, so, now that everyone is here," Mr. Kim cleared his throat. "Let's proceed with the reading of the Last Will and Testament of Kim Ha-eun, grandmother to Kim Haneul."

"Before we go on, Woo-bin, please explain to the kids what the matter regarding the will was about," the man I assumed to be Yoongi's father grinned.

"Ah, yes. Thank you for reminding me, Dr. Min," Mr. Kim chuckled.

Okay, I might be hearing things, because my eyes are focused on the seven young men in the room. Did he say doctor?

Seokjin's lips curved into a small, knowing smile when our eyes met. I looked away just as quickly as, my cheeks were burning up.

I discreetly cleared my throat, in the hopes it would clear my thoughts.

"First, I'd like to apologize for startling you Haneul, it was I who asked Jungkook to give you the message. My son, Yoongi, and I were reading the meeting agenda as we prepared the documents for the meeting this morning, when we noticed that there were several versions of the will," Dr. Min smiled at me, the look in his eyes was the only hint that he was nervous.

Nervous about my reaction?

Or maybe the fact that this wasn't something he's used to?

Either way, he's a professional and I respect that.

He exuded power, just like his son. The best part about this is that they didn't make one feel uncomfortable or inferior in their presence. Instead, you felt like rising up to meet their level of confidence.

I think the world needs more people like them.

"I understand, Dr. Min," I returned his smile. "I'm sure my halmoni did that on purpose."

The room erupted with the booming sound of men laughing, once more.

"Well, yes she did. But there was a little bit of tampering done as well. Rest assured, though, miss Kim. We caught the culprit," he looked at Mr. Kim now.

"Eun-Sook has them at the station," Mr. Kim smiled reassuringly, as if this would explain everything.

"He means my mum," Taehyung whispered helpfully in my ear.

I glanced at him, blinking as I processed this information, then nodded.

"Thanks, I think I need to learn everyone's names!" I chuckled lightly, turning back to face the others.

"I'll help you," Taehyung offered.

Mr. Kim observed the youngest of his three sons, a small knowing smile on his face. He seemed close to his sons.

This is already overwhelming for me. Now I have more names to remember? Four fathers-in-law and well, four mothers-in-law as well. Five if you count Ken's parents!

"We've compared the ten copies and identified this as the original," Dr. Min smiled, clicking on something to share on the large screen to my right.

"Oh, my goodness," I murmured.

There, in black and white it stated everything Mr. Kim had said earlier-and more.

This isn't happening, I'm not really marrying all these handsome, drop dead gorgeous, sexy young men-am I? I blinked at the screen a few more times.

On the screen, I could see how Halmoni had specifically laid out in her conditions that I MUST marry ALL SEVEN of these men, if I am to receive all of her belongings. And just so I don't refuse, she added in her favourite set of baking tools which she knew I adored!

Damn my smart grandmother and her impeccable taste!

"Right, judging by your expressions miss Kim, I take it you understand the terms and conditions of your grandmother's will?" Dr. Min smiled at me, a look of amusement in his eyes.

"Ye-yes, Dr. Min. Let's proceed."

Seokjin pressed a button on a recording device that I hadn't noticed until then.

Dr. Min continued, reading in a formal tone.

"This is the reading of the last will and testament of Kim Ha-Eun on October 12th, 2020.

'I hereby declare that upon my death, my only granddaughter, Kim Haneul, born 11 October 1997 will receive full ownership of the Kim estates, my fortune and have sole rights to the ancestral property, my personal funds and all of my possessions bequeathed to her.

However, Haneul, in order to be deemed legible for this inheritance, needs to satisfy the following conditions:

1. She studies at least a bachelor's degree in the Commerce field (or should currently be completing a degree in the commerce field).

2. She marries the seven men I have selected for her.

Note: she is already familiar with these men. The relationship between these men (henceforth referred to as her husbands) will be of an adelphic, or fraternal, polyandry nature as they are all related to each other. Their only partner will be Kim Haneul. (Refer to the signed agreement attached in appendix A)

2.1.1 The seven men I have selected have been pre-groomed by myself as their school principal and mentor.

Their names in order of birth are as follows:

Kim Seokjin 4 December 1992

Min Yoongi 9 March 1993

Jung Hoseok 18 February 1994

Kim Namjoon 12 September 1994

Park Jimin 13 October 1995

Kim Taehyung 30 December 1995

Jeon Jungkook 1 September 1997

2.1.2 These men need to have already completed their mandatory 18 months' of service in the South Korean Military by the date of this recital.

3. Each party involved is required to attend the reading of this will.

Confirmation of acceptance of the above mentioned conditions are to be submitted at the reading, both verbally and in writing.

The parties involved may take an additional seven days to decide, if so required.

This inheritance is null and void should the parties involved not reach a consensus ad idem by the end of the recital or seven day window period. Thereafter it will be passed on to the Korean government as a donation to humanity and contribution to the history and arts of The Republic of South Korea.

4. The above mentioned conditions are effective on the morning of Haneul's 23rd birthday.

Thereafter, the eight of them have 60 days after her 23rd birthday to submit proof of the marriages to the attorney, Kim Jong-dae.

Transfer of ownership should already be completed and ready for handover.

5. Should any individual party, including Haneul, not agree to these terms of contract, the agreement is null and void and all properties, funds and personal belongings of Kim Ha-eun will be automatically transferred to the state.

6. Lastly, Haneul is to be treated with respect. Her husbands may only touch her with her sole consent.

7. Upon consensus ad idem please refer to Appendix B, detailing the preparations already made for the seven marriages.

8. The husbands of Kim Haneul have equal rights to the properties, businesses and ancestral property-once the marriages have been proved as legal.

No alterations of this document shall be accepted in the court of law.'

Signed:

ᛕ꠸ꪑ ꫝꪖ-ꫀꪊꪀ
__________________
Kim Ha-Eun

Date: February 12th, 2010

Witnesses:

𝕻𝖆𝖗𝖐 𝖄𝖊𝖔𝖓-𝖏𝖔𝖔𝖓
__________________
Park Yeon-joon

𝓟𝓪𝓻𝓴 𝓙𝓸𝓷𝓰-𝓭𝓪𝓮
__________________
Park Jong-dae

Ҡìʍ చօօ-ҍìղ
__________________
Kim Woo-Bin

ƙąŋɠ ʂɛơʝıŋ
__________________
Kang Seojin

Date: February 12th, 2010"

Seokjin ended the recording by pressing another button on the archaic looking device.

What the actual fuck?! Am I reading the screen correctly? Kang Seojin-my business partner and brother-in-law, witnessed my grandmother's will?!

"Seo- Seojin?" I knit my brows together, looking at Jimin.

"He's family," Taehyung whispered in my ear, his bottom lip grazing my skin.

I felt a white hot flame seep out from the point of contact, coursing it's way to my core. I turned to glare at him, but the not-so-innocent look on his handsome face made me want to-

Slam him back into his chair, gripping him by his stupid tie and see if he likes it when I wipe that annoying smirk off his face with my lips.

Where the hell am I getting these silly ideas from? I blinked away the image of his body pressed against mine as we kissed.

It's a delusional image and I probably won't be intimate with them all right? After all, halmoni stated that it was my decision, they can't touch me without my permission, right?

"Are you alright, buttercup?" Hosoek asked me, rousing me from my pleasant daydream.

I felt my core melting, the longer I sit here, the more I melt. Why?

I cleared my throat. "Yes, I'm fine Hoseok."

I'm surprised I remembered his name. He looked just as surprised, but I could tell his excitement outweighed the shock.

Of course I'll remember their names! It's the faces that were blurry in the memories I have. It doesn't help that were were all teenagers back then, everyone looked different.

Except Jungkook. I realized that he's almost the same as he was in high school. Maybe that's because we're the same age?

"Okay, good. We're sorting out the legal side now," he flashed that infectiously bright smile at me.

"Alright. Dr. Min, if you don't mind, I'll be taking over," Hosoek stood, addressing Yoongi's father and then the room at large.

"Go ahead, son."

"I now speak to the parties involved in this agreement only. Please raise your right hand if you're in agreement to the conditions of the document discussed a moment ago."

Hoseok was the first to raise his right hand. Our eyes met as I raised mine in response, to which he responded with a wink. I felt a blush creep up my neck and looked away.

Distracting myself from his potetnt flirting, I glance at the others. Yoongi, Seokjin, Jimin, Taehyung and Jungkook's hands were raised-including Namjoon, whom I doubted would agree.

He seemed a little nervous around me. My guess would be because of my accident. I know he was with me when it happened.

But it wasn't his fault. I know that for a fact.

"Good, I see we're going ahead like Ha-eun planned!" Mr. Park chuckled.

"Of course brother, I never doubted these kids."

"I miss Eun-Sook," Mr. Kim smiled wistfully.

"Oh come on hyung! You'll see her after this, we'll be going to the station anyway to take care of-" but Dr. Min was cut off by Mr. Kim.

"Yes, yes we should leave now. Boys, you know what to do?" he turned to Hosoek and his eldest son.

They nodded silently, probably too stunnded to say anything.

"Come on Jong-dae, we'll get some Japchae after this," he gestured for Appa to join them.

"No, Woo-bin, you go ahead, I'll stick around a little longer to oversee the proceedings," Jimin's uncle chuckled, waving them away.

"Alright, see you at Mimi's in an hour," Mr. Kim chuckled, opening the door.

The three other older men exited the meeting, but not before giving me an official 'welcome to the family' hug. It felt like I'd gained three more fathers!

Well, soon to be fathers-in-law, but hey, semantics.

I resumed my seat between Jimin and the sinfully tempting man on my right.

"Haneul, if you'll please read and sign this prenuptial agreement," Hosoek smoothly slid a document over to me.

I looked away from his veiny hands before I opened another floodgate-nope, too late.

Why did he have to roll his shirt sleeves up! And it's a black shirt-but why does he have to look so good?

Argh! I swear, at this point they're all doing this on purpose!

I took a deep breath in, sipped from the glass Jimin had handed me earlier and clasped the stapled document in my hand.

It regurgitated a lot of what my grandmother had specified, but repetition is key, I suppose. I fought the images filling my mind as I initialled the bottom right corner of each page.

The sexual tension in the room was palpable. Perhaps that's why Appa offered to stay behind? To sheperone us? Or perhaps just to keep an eye on me, since I've never had much contact with men before yesterday?

Either way, I was glad for his presence. It calmed me down and gravitated my sanity enough to focus on what is important-my future.

I signed the space where my name was on the last page and handed it over to Appa.

"Seokjin, you need to sign first and then everyone else can follow according to your ages," Mr. Park suggested.

Seokjin rose from his seat, glancing over at me as he did so. He stood next to Appa initialled and signed the twenty pages as if it were just a few pages and handed it out to Yoongi.

Yoongi grabbed the pen from Seokjin's hand, an act that shouldn't be as sexy as it was to watch, then signed everything at lightning speed and handed the document over-with the pen, to Hoseok.

Yoongi's eyes met mine then, the intent in them was clearer than crystal. I blinked and swallowed hard.

What have you gotten me into Halmoni?!

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