
CHAPTER 12 : A Hidden Truth
a hidden truth that has been kept and now to be unveiled
"YOONGZ, have you seen Jimin?" A slurred voice came through. The director was on his third shot glass, him and Hoseok put a bet on who can drink the most between the two of them. He has a high alcohol tolerance that even though he consumed at least three bottles of strong liquor, he can still stand up and his mind is still right.
He thought that Jimin was with either with Seokjin or Namjoon, having the one of the persons he mentioned, he became a slightly worried.
"No. He's with Seokjin-hyung isn't he?" Yoongi replied, he's raising his fifth shot glass, and drink it straight. His face contorted while he grabbed the fifty dollars. The shot glasses in front of him and Hoseok is places in a designated amounts. Higher the number, the higher money you can get. Of course he's winning. The constant 'woah' and table tapping whenever he drinks the liquor died down.
Hoseok was passed out and face smashed in the table.
He can cheat of course, but a hard earned money is worth spending.
"You don't take me seriously Yoongi" Namjoon sighed, he was just standing in front of him as he chugs down the bitter liquor. now straight from the bottle.
"I'm just tipsy Namjoon, you know me." His facial expression changed the moment he brought the bottle of liquor down, making a loud sound as it came contact with the glass table. "What's with him anyway? You barely even care"
"I care!"
"Kay fine, whatever that floats your boat."
"My black card is with him. Seokjin-hyung said he was last seen on the dance floor"
"And?"
"He's my responsibility Yoongi."
"Fine" Yoongi shrugged then again, chugged down alcohol, burning his throat even more.
"I saw him drinking Black Rose Fantasy" That's when Yoongi stand up and left without uttering a word. Unbothered by the CEO who's calling his name constantly.
He's afraid of what will Jimin think of his earlier actions. He's afraid, that's just it.
He distanced himself from the guy from anymore humiliating acts. From what he said earlier, it's like his mouth has it's own mond to have that confidence to speak to Jimin like that.
He played a game with Hoseok to occupy his mimd, to forget what happened and to avoid the creepy overthinking fit if ever. Though, he really wants to know how Jimin reacted.
But he didn't liked Jimin did.
Black Rose Fantasy, a very well known drink from this place, made by the very finest bartender, was experimented and came to a success, but only exclusive solely for this place only.
It tastes exquisite, addicting that you'll crave for more, but it only takes one sip for it to mess your mind. It can make your body hot in many ways more than one. It's not called the Seduction Drink for nothing.
after all, it's drugged.
He already experienced the monster inside that drink and things didn't turned out good. The moment he woke up the next day, he found himself laid in soft white sheets with unknown woman beside him.
Jimin, what's this bullshit you've done.
Luckily, Jimin was in Seokjin's side, head leaned against that man's broad shoulders. His worry died down, adrenaline rush coming down and panting, he jogged his way to their direction..
"Jin-hyung"
"Don't worry, he didn't do anything crazy, he's just passed out." Jin explained. Jin carefully lifted up the younger's head from his shoulder and transfered him carefully to the soft couch he was sitting in to. With Namjoon's weird mind, they have a small pillow for Jimin to make him more comfortable.
"I put him into sleep with some drug anyway." He added before walking away and leaving Yoongi to deal with the trouble maker youth, but then he halted half way. "Yoongi? Jimin said a few things though, actually he's babbling about it."
"Spill it, and don't make me curious"
"He never did stopped saying that you're a jerk" His hyung scoffed with his own words and his eyes rolled "Mitch that's given"
Mitch is a term for male bitch. Yoongi won't deny it. His family can't even stand his attitude. He's always so close and built impenetrable walls around him. His rotten attitude made people go away from him. Except from the girls whose always ready to set a long red carpet for him just to get in his pants.
He's having a hard time trusting people around him. They thought he didn't knew that he's aware of their whispers behind his back. He trusts no one except from the three.
Namjoon, Hoseok and Seokjin happens to be the only people who can get through those walls he has built. And Jimin.
His precious someone he left.
Yoongi has a scoff on his face as he listens to his hyung's every single word.
"He talking about your past relationship, over and over again. Of course it's not a big deal but this place has been a well known place of our company's employees." Jin crossed his two arms against his chest. "Take care of him. Namjoon took care of Mr. Kang already."
The frown on Yoongi's face deepened as he heard Jimin's boss' name.
"What did he do to Jimin?" His tone was clearly had a trace of anger.
"More like what Jimin did to his boss. You know how Black Rose Fantasy does, and Younghyun happened to take advantage to it. Again, Yoongi, Namjoon took care of it" Jin added before he walked out and left him finally.
This night isn't done for his friends but for him and Jimin, it already is. Somehow he has a lead for Jimin's reason why he did that imbecile act. And that lead is him.
No one is to blame than him. He couldn't care less what would be the reaction of the whole building about it, but he's worrying about Jimin. This man is quite sensitive.
Sighing, he texted Namjoon he and Jimin will leave before he scooped up the sleeping Jimin. He also made sure to bring the pillow so he'll be comfortable inside the car.
Lucky, Namjoon offered Yoongi to go by his car, said he'll just call his driver and bring one of his babies, Mercedes-Benz to fetch them.
Once Jimin was settled, head leaning side ways with the small pillow that will keep him from having a stifd neck and has his seat belt on, Yoongi started the engine and drove in the pitch black road.
It's not the main road they're taking and the street lights are blinking or is just not working at all. His head lights are the only ones that is illuminating the road. It's a perfect scene of a horror movie, but to Yoongi, he just finds it normal, he could just break suddenly and wake up Jimin if he ever see a bloody girl in white dress waiting for them in the middle of the street.
He's imagination running wild, the back of his mind was playing all the horror films Namjoon insisted him to watch. His hands are getting cold sweats and his heart is getting erratic. He hates horror films but he couldn't say no to his friends, that is the main reason.
He almost screamed and jumped from his seat when his phone suddenly ringed. With his hyper alertness on his senses, the sound was louder for him. He clutched his heart that was still on a shock. He's always collected but not with his wild imaginations.
"Yes? Min Yoongi speaking" He made sure his breathing is somehow fine. He parked his car on the side street where there is a street light that is working fine.
"Atty. Min Yoongi? Sorry to call you, we couldn't reach Jimin hyung-"
"He is with me" He cutted off the caller's words.
"Oh that's great. Anyway, attorney? Could you spare me sometime and go to the police station?" It's Taehyung.
He's kind of shocked that the kid called him this late, well early. It's 2AM already.
Ever since Taehyung and Jeongguk found out that he'll be the one who will attend the recent case, all he got from them was deadly glares from time to time. Taehyung hasn't recuperated that time so he got it mostly from Jungkook. Their actions was a lot more careful, like they were hiding something. He respects their privacy, so he'll not stick his nose with that.
"What happened? Why are you there in the police station?" Yoongi said worriedly, he clipped his with his shoulders to hold it against his ear, completely forgotting about the loud speaker and the bluetooth headset he has. He started the engine again before he grabbed the phone with his hands again. It's uncomfortable that way and the angle looks dumb.
"Jungkook happened attorney."
"Okay okay I'm on my way. Text me where you at." He replied before he heard the tone that signalling that the line was ended. Jungkook, the ever trouble maker ever since highschool. Never thought he will be up until now.
He saw Taehyung's message and drove, fast and furious style.
"Yoongi!" Taehyung sounded relieved when he saw Yoongi entered the station.
"It's hyung." Yoongi spared him a quick glance before settling what needs to be done. Jungkook looks like a lost puppy sitting on a couch, his hands were cuffed. They're just so lucky the police didn't get him behind the bars, just didn't let them go.
"Where's Jimin" Added Taehyung as he peeps on what was Yoongi doing. He's clueless what the fuck is going on but it seems to be positive and going smoothly as Yoongi and the officer smiled to each other. The uniformed policeman went to uncuff Jungkook and bowed to Yoongi before going back to his work.
"Idiot" Taehyung scowled at Jungkool whose massaging his wrists. "Why did you do that anyway!" He continued nagging but Jungkook turned deaf ears with what was Taehyung is saying.
"Sorry for the disturbance Mr. Min" Jungkook bowed politely on the elder. Whispering a small thank you under his breath.
"It's nothing." The elder replied then turned a quick glance in the wall clock, it is nearing three. "How long have you been here?" He added.
"Since 9PM, we couldn't reach Jimin's phone so, that lead me calling you attorney."
All of these entitlement, all of these formalities, and honorifics it's making Yoongi annoyed. He's out of work for fuck's sake. He breathed in and out and said what needs to be done.
"Call me hyung. Have you eaten already?" Yoongi started walking as he fished out for his car keys. The two younger ones following him obediently, trailing behind his back.
"Oh okay Yoongi-hyung. We're full, we just had a foodtrip which lead to this mess" Taehyung said sheepishly.
"Let's go to a convinient store" Yoongi said cheaply.
The two younger ones was amazed by Yoongi's car. Well, it's not Yoongi's, it's Namjoon's brand new Maserati.
"Jimin? You awake?" The elder shook Jimin slightly in hopes of waking him up for he inow tge younger didn't eat earlier. Jimin wasted himself on the dance floor and after that encounyer with him, he found the younger one passed out up until this time.
He's one hella motherfucking asshole for doing that to the younger. He don't know what has gotten to him to do that to Jimin. He gave in to his temptations and lose his fucking self. Maybe because he's drunk? He's angry? Or maybe...
Jealousy. No this can't be. I have no claims for Jimin. That can't be, but my feelings for him is slowly coming back.
I crossed the line. Fucking bastard.
After a minute or so shaking up Jimin, he gave up. The younger is on deep sleep and nothing can bring him awake. Not even a kiss.
This is how that liquor works. He'll be fine when he wakes up but a person under the spell of Black Rose Fantasy is at vulnerable, drunk or sleeping.
He's glad the other two didn't spoke to him on the way to the convenient store and while they were eating a good hot ramen. It's nearing five in the morning when he dropped them off in their condominium unit.
"One moment Taehyung-ssi" Yoongi called out to one of them. The two were struggling carrying Jimin inside. Taehyung maybe was out of breath because the mentioned boy just spared him a glance while his face was contorted.
"I just wanna say Jimin can skip work today. It's our fault anyway, well Namjoon's." He scratched the back of his head as he explained.
"Thank you so much hyung, for everything. Have a good night" Taehyung bowed slightly then he and Jungkook teamed up to tuck Jimin on his bed. He waited outside their unit, just watching them struggle in the staircases. When they finally reached their destination and saw that the three are safe he then left.
He saw something on his peripheral vision that made him halt and look back.
A place full of children's toys.
It's not just scattered, or like a lost toy who happens to be there. It was especially made, with cute wallpaper and learning charts. The stuff toys were arranged neatly, dolls and toy cars were also in that area. It's perfect for a toddler.
Do they slip on little space? Yoongi is sure that they aren't. He's known the three for five years anyway. What could it possibly doing in a house of three young professionals?
With a puzzled mind, Yoongi left curious. He'll just ask Jimin when he's okay. But that doesn't mean that overthinking didn't got the best of the director.
THIS FUCKING headache is killing me. Way to go for a good morning. Who would want a headache or any type of pain to start a day off. His vision is quite hazy and his eyes do sting a lot making him blink a few times. He's tearing up because of the sting and this tremendous headache.
God I wanna stay on this bed a little longer. He muttered to himself. He was laying on his back with his eyes closed, adjusting from the bright sunlight, waiting for the sting to go away.
Afraid of making his headache get worse, he waited for at least forty-five minutes before he got up and going to the kitchen. He was clutching his head in pain, it's not just a headache, he was freaking dizzy, like his head is in the clouds, floating, making him sway as he walk.
The world is moving, said his mind.
He settled himself on a stool near the kitchen counter. Sighing as his headache is still there.
Jungkook was cooking, given by the very delicious scent that he just smelled right now. It must be full of spices, he thought. This household had been very busy since he got work. They always use MSG for their food or it's either instant or take out. Except for the twins, the three of them always cooks a nutritious food for their growth.
Jungkook must have been so serious with his work out. His back looks so sexy alone. His muscles are contracting whenever he moves swiftly. He has muscles on the right places and it's well sculptured and defined. I'm so proud of him.
"Oh hey hyung. How long have you been there?" Jungkook left his work to go get some fresh fruits. He has the juicer ready.
"Five minutes or so?" Jimin said while still clutching his head. He heard a crinkling of foil and a glass being put in front of him. He has his eyes closed.
"Drink water first then take the ibuprofen" Jungkook said while he was stirring the food he's cooking. He never had a hangover for the last three years because he has the twins and never get the time to do that. He's busy that he can't even take a bath.
Thankfully, his headache became mild. Subtle pain only. Perfect timing, Jungkook was already done cooking. It's carbonara and some air fryer fried chicken. Yummy!
"Morning Dada!" Yoonjae has launched himself to his father. Jimin grunted a little, Yoonjae is so chubby and still getting rounder each day. There are a few creases on Yoonjae's arms and legs, he's still a baby after all. The doctor said that the twins isn't classified as overweight but he thinks that maybe he should diet them too, especially his baby boy.
"Good morning little prince!" Jimin pinched his son's very chubby cheeks. He also cooed with Yoonjae's cute laughter. "Did you miss Dada hmm?" He peppered his son's cheeks with kisses.
"Of course Dada, I missed you so so soooo much!" The he puckered his lips which made Jimin kiss them. He bonded with Yoonjae, his morning was full of hugs and kisses as he feeds his son. Yoonjae was inhaling the food, already finished a whole serving of the carbonara and gone with the two pieces of fried chicken. He'a awed with his son's very high appetite.
Sometime later, Taehyung also entered the kitchen with Jiyoon on his arms. Jimin reached for his daughter so that Taehyung can eat peacefully. The twins are handful and requires a lot of work power. He's done eating anyway, stealed some Yoonjae's food earlier then ate for himself.
Speaking of his eldest, Yoonjae was now busy with his new set of toy cars from one of the spoiler uncles, Jeon Jungkook. Jimin did the same way to Jiyoon, the only difference is Jiyoon talked to him about fairytales and martial arts. Jiyoon was talkative and making friends was easy for her. About martial arts, the two was enrolled to a taekwondo class. Start them young.
Him learning taekwondo and even have a black belt might be the reason why the twins' interest about it sparked up. He's not against it anyway, self protection and all. He's glad that it was the twins' choice because if it isn't then it's a no for him. He will not push the two from the things they don't like. They can do whatever they want, he'll be just there to support.
They can decide for themselves but with his guidance. Seeing them happy is enough for him. Seeing them enjoy their childhood is enough for him. There are a lot of educators who offered him to advance the twins at kindergarten win just the age of three but it's gonna snatch away their freedom as babies. School is stressful, even for a seven year old so he took down all the offers. They can learn from him slowly.
He carried Jiyoon then put her next to his brother to go play while he ready himself to work. His head is quite aching but it's dull. He can take a half day anyway. He's ready to go to work, in shoes and in his suit already but the twins are blocking his way, making him halt in shock. They never did this...
"DADA NO!" Jiyoon cried out loud as she holds her father's hands tightly with her little hands.
"DADA DON'T LEAVE" Wailed Yoonjae while he was clinging to Jimin's feet like a koala. Jimin ks shocked to see the twins' tantrums before he even leave. They're always bidding him goodbye before he leave for work. He crouched down the floor to level his height to the twins.
His heart aches whenever he sees the twins cries and their teary eyes. He even almost punched the nurse when they got their shots when they were just little babies. He wiped Yoonjae's and Jiyoon's tears, the two is still sobbing.
"Why my princess and prince?" Jimin asked them, kissing the two in the process. He felt them calm down a little. "You don't want daddy to go to work?"
"Stay Dada" Was all he got as a reply as the two hugged him and sobbed on his shoulders, one on each side. He scooped up the two and swayed them both. He won't leave then, the twins rarely requests it so he brougt them upstairs, on his room. He swayed them a little before he heard the soft snored coming out from the two.
Crying must have been tired them and they're full. He settled the two on his bed and gave their pacifiers. Suddenly, Taehyung barged in and sat on the bedside.
"The twins must be stressed that made them threw a fit." Taehyung started. Jimin was leaning on the headboard, all ears on what Taehyung's gonna say. "You became a lot more busy when you started to become Mr. Kang's secretary. Your time with them decreased and the last time you get out with the two was four months ago, in Seville's. The same reason once again."
"What should I do?" Jimin has his shoulders slumped and eyes nearing to tear up. It's true, every bit of Taehyung's word is true. He became a lot more attached to his work, being carefree like he doesn't have responsibility to the twins. It's not one time, or two times but is a lot of time that the twins needs to spend the night on their grandparents house because of his overtime.
"I'm not saying you should quit work Jimin, just spend time with them. Don't be overwhelmed with their advanced understanding and their very genius minds. They're toddlers after all"
"I'll work on it" He sighed as he glanced on his twins, stroking their hair in their sleep. He felt bad. Taehyung was ready to leave when he stopped his tracks.
"Oh and Jimin. Yoongi has been engaging with us lately. You might as well tell the twins about that too." Then he left.
Park Jimin was left deep in his thoughts, balancing the pros and cons of what Taehyung said. He was uncertain and doubtful about his decision. The twins are old enough to understand what he will have to say. Maybe just the surface, that they have a father, their real one aside from him. It's better before they enter the school and make them confused.
It's better that way.
His phone beeped and vibrated on his lap that pushed him out of his thoughts. The message was sent 1:34 PM, he waited for at least three minutes before he seen it.
From: Dowoonie
PARK JIMIN??!!!?!! IS THAT FUCKING TRUE?!😳
Dowoon and his emojis. Curious, for he doesn't know what's going on, with his eyebrows furrowed he replied with.
To: Dowoonie
What motherfudging true?
He received another mail in just a matter of seconds.
From: Dowoonie
Listen here you mitch. The whole building was talking about you and Director Min Yoongi
1:37 PM
Rumors have started being a wild fire about your past relationship. Your picture together inside that club was being sent to every person here in the building.
1:38 PM
Please tell me it isn't true 😭
1:38 PM seen
His was just watching his phone be flooded with Dowoon's message. His notification bar also showed him Sungjin's Jae's and Wonpil's messages that was similar to Dowoon's.
He became panicky as one by one, messages of Dowoon sunked on his head. This is bad. He can feel his heart beat get louder as his hands were shaking to reply to Dowoon. His sweat suddenly went colder as another message from Dowoon appeared.
A picture was attached. Silhoutte but the red blinking lights of the club revealed Director Kang's face. The Director was with a guy, blonde and wearing a suit with embroidered 'PJM'. It was him. Positively.
The proximity between him and Mr. Kang was way too near each other for a boss and a secretary.
From: Dowoonie
Jimin...
1:41 PM seen
He was out of words. So he replied to his four workmates the same thing. 'will get back to u later'
He's out of breath. His heart was erratically hammering inside his chest. His blood run cold on his veins as he rereads the past messages of Dowoon. He's eyes fixated on that one picture that one by one, his memories of last night coming back to him and run on him like a ten-wheeler truck.
This is bad. Very very bad. He doesn't know hpw many minutes or hours has passed already with him inside his bubble of thoughts. There is too much problems he needa to handle that he didn't felt the twins stirred up from their sleep and now full awake and was now clinging to him.
He was relieved when he saw their smiling faces beaming at him. All his worried was washed away with their heavenly giggles and their hugs and kisses.
"Morning Daddy" Jiyoon greeted while Yoonjae was still groggy. He'll have to wait for his eldest before he speak to them. One problem at a time, and solving one right now can be a huge relief.
He was stroking both of their fluffy soft hairs readying himself, rehearsing what he will say in his mind.
"Jiyoon-ah, Yoonjae-ah." He started with a deep breath. He has the twins' full attention as their big doe curious eyes was on him. "Daddy has something to say okay?"
"Okay Dada we'll listen very carefuwi!" Yoonjae said. His eldest's pronunciation made Jimin choke and cooed at him afterwards. He calms down a bit.
"Okay my babies. You always ask Daddy whenever we go to the park why your playmates got a daddy and a mommy right?"
"Oh we got a mommy Daddy?" Jiyoon asked innocently, yet her tone was full of excitement.
"No hun" Jimin replied to her. He saw how her daughter's face fell down and so was his son.
"Remember Mazus? Your Daddy Taehyung's niece? She got two mommies right?" Jimin clipped Jiyoon's stray hairs on the back of her ears. Her baby hairs are so cute.
"Yes Daddy we remember her. Why Daddy? We got another Daddy?!" Jiyoon rose from her sit as she exclaimed. Every single day, his twin's always makes him amazed.
The twins never got interests on gadgets. They won't even touch his phone. Even if he insists. True, they're still young but their interests was incredible. They always asks for books not toys. All of their toys was their uncle's spoiler side.
"Yes my babies you got two Daddies"
"But Dada, why isn't our another Daddy not with us" Yoonjae talked just now.
"Because..." He lifted them up and placed the two on his lap. "He's working. But he wants to see how you are doing right now."
"Really Daddy? What's his name Dada? When will we meet him?" His youngest bombarded him with question that made him chuckle.
"Soon baby, when his boss allow him to have leave for work." He doesn't know when will Yoongi will know his bighest secret. He still feel a little bit of anger to Yoongi. For what happened three years ago but it for the twins. Maybe they can settle this for a long talk. Yoongi has still rights over the twins.
"I can't wait to meet him Dada! But Daddy what's his name?"
"Yoongi my babies. Min Yoongi. He's your father" For the twins.
"Papa Yoongi" Yoonjae and Jiyoon said in chorus, with happiness hinted on their voices. Somehow it has a ring on it.
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writer's block had it's way. i can't write for a week :'<.
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