Seokjin's Pov:

"Taehyung advise that-"

"I don't want to hear anything your husband has to say because he is this man's lawyer." I was quick to interrupt Hoseok because I had confided in him the previous night about the troubling hiccups that had occurred in my life and how the man I had committed the rest of my life to had treated me after fooling me into thinking we were enjoying a date together as a married couple. Still, to my surprise, it was all a scam, so he could benefit from ridiculing me at the end regarding my spending habits, which he did not approve of.

I could hear Hoseok sign on the other end of the line, "Seokjin, it's really good advice, I promise you."

"Fine, what did he say? Can I get a divorce and all my money I came into the marriage with?"

"No. We didn't discuss that-"

"Then, what exactly did you talk about, since it is what I am interested in now. Since I am married to a con artist, neither my children nor I are in a position to benefit from being involved in a relationship of this kind. I am not accustomed to it, and neither will my children acclimate to such behaviors; therefore, I need to get myself and them out of here before it's too late."

My best friend was laughing on the other end of the line, and I rolled my eyes as I listened to him. I cannot comprehend the humor since I did not find it entertaining. I was going through a hard patch emotionally, and I didn't believe that anybody could really understand my suffering or what I was going through.

"Seokjin, please calm yourself and listen to what I have to say because I am certain you would have been an excellent actor. I know that what Jungkook has done goes far beyond what you are used to, and I know that no one likes sticking to a budget. Nevertheless, I believe Jungkook had good intentions. After you've collected yourself, you should talk to him to understand the situation more deeply. About Tae's recommendation, he stated that because Jungkook has set a daily limit of 2,000 for you, he believes that this is a good limit and that you should insist that Jungkook provide you with a monthly limit equaling approximately sixty thousand per month rather than a daily limit. Tell him that a daily limit makes you feel confined, particularly considering that you brought your money into the marriage. This way you spend the money however you like.

In addition, he suggests that Jungkook should have an emergency fund set aside that you have immediate access to at all times. This fund should never be used for shopping, but it should be available to you if an emergency arises, and you should not be required to get Jungkook's permission to use it. Also, he recommends you determine how much money should be set up in that emergency funds account."

Oh, so I get sixty thousand per month?

"Hoseok, this is really helpful. If you believe your husband can write this up for me, I'll send you a text message with the amount I want to be transferred to the emergency funds. When dealing with Jungkook, I believe providing some legal jargon and instructions for what I want him to accomplish will be advantageous. I can't stand how he treats every interaction with me like a business meeting. To tell you the truth, I do not even have the impression that I am in a relationship. I am going through such a stressful time right now, and I don't believe this is healthy for either myself or my children, but I want to express my gratitude to you for being such a wonderful friend and watching out for me."

"I would do anything for you, my darling. You already know I care about you and want the best for you. Now, please try not to worry too much; after all, you must pay your parents a visit today, right? Go and make amends with Jungkook; don't let this issue come between the two of you, and please tell Jungkook how you felt about how things were conveyed to you. As I said before, I think he meant well, but how he communicated to you about it was not okay, and he should have chosen a different day. It's possible that he needs you to educate him on certain things about relationships and how they are different from business and what he's accustomed to. I have no doubt that the two of you will have a happy and successful marriage."

As I listened to Hoseok, I couldn't help but let out a sigh; I have to admit, he did make some valid points. Because Jungkook has previously been through a broken marriage and a spouse who cheated on him, he is not used to anything nice in relationships and has probably never attempted to maintain a healthy and strong relationship with another person. Now that we're in this position, I suppose it's up to me to teach him the dos and don'ts of romantic relationships. However, I am not sure I want to. I am sure I can find a better husband who wants to cherish my kids and me.

*****

Unfortunately, I promised my father that I would be visiting; if I hadn't done so, I would not be sitting in this vehicle with this person. As he drove us to Busan, I made it a point not to engage in conversation with him and instead focused my attention on the road or my phone. After what he had done, I was not going to engage him in any kind of conversation or give him any attention as a reward.

The write-up had been sent to me by Hoseok's husband in response to my request, and I had made sure to send it to him; I am certain that he had gotten it since he was always checking his emails. However, I have not heard back from him as of yet. I am still awaiting his response. Maybe he will respond once he stops driving.

"Do you want to stop and get something to eat?"

I ignored his inquiry and instead grabbed my lunch bag in front of me. I had given myself the responsibility of stuffing it full of various goodies in preparation for the trip. I took out my mix of fruits and ate them happily.

"Seokjin, do you plan to continue even though we are visiting your parents? What would your parents think of me if we showed up at their house with you treating me this way?"

Oh, look at you caring what my parents think, but you sure didn't care about me or my feelings when you ridiculed me about spending after we had a great date, or at least I thought it was a date, but I guess I was misinformed.

"What my parents think of you is none of my business."

"I know you are upset about the budget-"

"No, you do not know anything about me, and you have no idea why I am so angry. You have always spoken about budgets, and it seems like the only thing you are any good at discussing, so no, a fucking budget was not the cause of my annoyance. What has gotten under my skin is the way you timed it and carried it out.

We had a date Jungkook, a date! At the very least, I thought it was, but all you did was clearly stand around like a creep and calculate every dime that I spent, and you couldn't wait to come home to call me in for a meeting not to discuss how much you enjoyed our day together, but rather to discuss my spending habits and what kind of budget you wanted to enforce. You should know that when I heard you say your ex-husband cheated on you, I felt terrible for you, but considering your lack of social skills and how you handle things, I don't believe I can blame him."

How dare he assume that my displeasure is just due to a budget! Yes, I am also dissatisfied with the budget; why wouldn't I be? It was not the primary reason I was offended. I am not an idiot, so I am not concerned with sticking to a budget. I had means of always getting what I wanted, regardless of whether or not there was a budget. I also had rights to each and every dime he had. Whatever this guy does, I decide whether or not I will let him get away with it. I am having five babies for him; I am not foolish.

I didn't get a response from him, nor did I expect one; it was about time he became silent.

I reached into my bag for a sandwich, extracted two of them, and placed one on his lap before taking one myself. Even though I was irritated, I made him a sandwich because I didn't want to seem selfish, and moreover, he was the one doing all the driving, even though no one had asked him to. I am perfectly competent in operating a motor vehicle.

"Thank you."

I did not acknowledge his response since our relationship was not yet at the point where it was appropriate to show thanks to one another, and he certainly wasn't welcome.

I grabbed one of the four water bottles and put it in the cup holder closest to him. This was done to make sure he wouldn't choke on the sandwich and to give him something to wash it down with. Although I know I shouldn't be quite so giving, I can't change who I am.

"Thank you."

I really don't know why he keeps on talking.

****

"Wow, you have a really dashing appearance." When my mother saw Jungkook for the first time, she welcomed him enthusiastically and gave him a big hug. To be honest, all I could do was roll my eyes at her behavior.

Naturally, Jungkook gave her a kind grin and reciprocated her embrace, most likely to earn her favor. I hope he knows he is not Yoongi, and this will not be an easy victory; my mum was only trying to be kind.

"My Seokjinnie, you know you did not have to get me this chair; how much does a chair like this cost? I was shocked when it arrived earlier, and your mother said you sent it."

When my father started talking to me, I smiled at him. "Oh, dad, it's really from that man over there. He didn't want to come empty-handed and asked what would be a suitable present for you guys, and I knew how much this chair would benefit you, so I expressed it to him."

My dad looked at Jungkook and smiled, "Thank you. You really didn't have to. I am sure this cost you a fortune. Please don't spend money like this one us, especially with kids coming your way; save that money for them and their future, okay?"

Oh, for god sake, dad, just say thank you. The chair was not that expensive.

Jungkook walked over to where we stood and wrapped his arm around me, I tried to pull away, but his grip was a strong one that kept me at his side as he spoke with my father, "it was not too costly, and as Seokjin stated we did not want to visit without bringing a gift and I knew how much it meant to Seokjin for you to have this chair. Please use it well."

"Aren't you a sweet one, so tell me, how did you and my son meet? From what I have researched, you are quite a wealthy man, which is not surprising given that my son is with you-"

"Mom! Seriously, I told you how we met, and I did not get involved with him because of his money. Moreover, I never once cared about him or his money; it's more complicated than that-"

"Seokjin, when have you not cared about money?"

Wow, this woman. How can she do this right in front of him?

"He is being truthful; Seokjin and I met unusually, but I was already extremely infatuated with him before that. As you are aware, we are expecting kids, and after spending some time together, we concluded that it would be best for us to marry and provide a loving and secure home for our children."

That's not true; we did not agree, and you shoved an agreement down my throat.

"So, you care about my son?" Thank you, dad, for asking the right questions.

"Yes, I do."

"Are you aware of his habits and okay with them?"

Why is my mother like this?

"I don't want to assume, but would this be his shopping habit?" Jungkook questioned as he glanced from me to my mother.

"Yes, exactly that."

I rolled my eyes and pulled away from Jungkook; this conversation was not to my liking.

"To be honest, I am not very encouraging of it, and I think Seokjin is beginning to learn this about me as well-"

Jungkook could not finish his sentence as my mother lounged and hugged him, "finally a son-in-law with sense. Come with me; I prepared lunch, you must be hungry. Did you drive all the way here? Did you eat?"

Wow! She is not serious. I swear this woman hates me.