Taehyung's POV:
"Explain things to Jungkook quickly. It'll be harder in the future if you don't," Chairman said, his voice firm, and I nodded in agreement.
"Go rest now. I know you're struggling," Jungkook's father added as he stood up, leaving the Chairman's office behind.
I walked out, feeling the weight of the situation on my shoulders. My day had been turned upside down while I was trying to fix things, trying to bring everything back to how it used to be.
I quickly contacted my secretary to make sure all the articles that could hurt Jungkook in any way were removed.
"Taehyung?" Suga's voice interrupted my thoughts as he walked down the stairs.
"What are you doing here at this hour?" he asked, a little surprised.
"I just met with Father-in-law and Grandpa," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.
"Did you tell him already?" Suga asked, and I shook my head.
"I was trying, but it turned into a real mess," I said, feeling frustrated.
"Are you talking about the article? Or the pictures?" Suga asked, handing me a beer as we walked out into the garden and sat down.
"He doesn't really care about the article. I think it's the pictures that upset him, but that's just…" I trailed off, and Suga cut me off.
"I know. But I'm damn sure he was hurt by all of this," Suga said, his voice serious.
"I don't know if I can go in there. You know him—he'll hurt himself and won't say anything. I still remember how he cried all night, sleeping beside me. Now, I don't know how many more days we have to spend without talking," I said, my voice cracking slightly with emotion.
"Are you going in there today?" Suga asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Are you crazy? If I'm not home tonight, he'll definitely misunderstand me. Do you think I'm going to let that happen again?" I snapped, annoyed, as he stood up.
"Then just go and hug him now. I'm sure he won't reject that," Suga said, patting my shoulder before heading toward his own house.
I looked up at our house, the lights off, and slowly made my way toward it. As soon as I entered, I saw Jiwon coming down the stairs.
"Jiwon-ah, what are you doing?" I asked softly.
He shushed me, pressing his finger to his lips.
"Daddy's crying, but he knows I'm asleep, so he's crying in the bathroom," he said, his eyes brimming with tears.
I stood there, feeling a deep disappointment in myself. I looked at Jiwon blankly, my heart heavy.
"Did you hurt him again?" he asked, his face serious with a frown.
"Maybe," I choked out, my voice breaking. He immediately hugged me tightly, his tears soaking into my shirt.
"Can you fix it? I don't want to see Daddy sad, but I know you didn't mean to. Please fix Daddy's heart," he whispered, his small voice trembling.
I picked him up and wiped his tears away. "I promise I'll fix it and I won't make Daddy sad again," I said softly.
I carried him into the kitchen, giving him a drink before making my way to bed. As I sat down, Jiwon pulled away from me.
"Appa, stop," he said, unwrapping his arms from around my neck. He looked at me with a red nose.
"I can sleep in my room. If I do that, can you sleep with Daddy like you used to?" he asked, his expression earnest.
I was taken aback. "Did you think we're sleeping separately because of you?" I asked, surprised.
He nodded after a moment of thought.
"No, it's not because of you. It's just that I didn't want you to be awake waiting for me. I don't like disturbing you when you're sleeping. Remember, when you were a baby, we all used to sleep together? Not just Daddy and Appa, but also our cute boy," I said, adjusting the sheets as I entered the room.
I switched on the light and cleared my throat to let Jungkook know I was there. I tucked Jiwon into bed and waited for Jungkook to come out. As soon as I saw Jiwon's eyes close, I adjusted the sheets and started walking toward the door, but then Jungkook emerged from the bathroom.
He had a towel around his neck, and his eyes were red. He glanced at me briefly but quickly looked away, walking toward the closet. I walked into the washroom, understanding that he wasn't in the mood to talk. If he's silent or avoids me, that's his way of saying that talking won't help. When he wants to argue, he'll confront me directly. So, I knew it was better to leave him be.
I started my shower, hoping to clear my mind, but suddenly, I heard a knock. I paused, thinking it might be Jiwon, but then Jungkook walked in. He didn't look at me, just placed his clothes on the bed and left the room without a word.
I quickly finished my shower, got dressed, and saw Jungkook sitting on the sofa with his laptop open.
End of Taehyung's POV
Jungkook's POV:
I sat in front of my laptop, checking if there were any problems. The sound of the water stopping in the shower echoed through the room. I straightened my back, trying not to make it obvious that I was aware of Taehyung's presence. As he stepped out, dressed in my clothes, he looked at Jiwon one last time, adjusting the sheets before walking away.
I could feel his gaze on me, so I quickly focused on my laptop, pretending to be absorbed in my work. But inside, my heart sank. When I walked out of the bathroom earlier, expecting him to explain, I was filled with hope. But what did I expect? Nothing had changed.
I closed my laptop immediately and joined Jiwon in bed. He opened his arms as though he already knew I needed comfort. I quickly got under the sheets and held him tightly.
"Did Appa leave again?" Jiwon asked softly, his voice still sleepy.
I held him closer, my heart aching. "No, Appa has an important surgery tomorrow, so he didn't want to disturb us," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.
Jiwon tightened his embrace around me. "I love you, Daddy."
"I love you too," I whispered back, feeling his little hand pat my back a few times before he fell asleep.
I closed my eyes, but just as I did, I heard the door creak open slightly. My breath caught in my throat as my heart began to race. A hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to his body. Taehyung was hugging both me and Jiwon tightly.
I stayed still, too afraid to speak, as I hadn't felt this kind of warmth in so long. I could hear his soft snores a few minutes later as he drifted into sleep.
I woke up the next morning to an empty bed and the sound of someone knocking on the door. I grabbed my phone and checked the time.
"Come in," I said.
The door opened, and our head maid, Ms. Lee, entered with a smile. She placed a glass of water and a coffee on the table before walking toward the dressing room.
"Good morning, Jungkook," she greeted me cheerfully.
"Good morning, Aunty," I replied with a slight smile.
"Did Taehyung sleep here last night?" she asked as she glanced at me.
"Mm…" I said with a small smile.
She chuckled, looking at me fondly.
"You know, your bedroom window is visible from the kitchen in the main house. By the time everyone leaves, I end up preparing the ingredients for breakfast. Sometimes around 2:30 AM, I can see a light switched on for 5 to 10 minutes. After that, I see Taehyung leave for work. I always feel bad watching how hard he works, but I can see how much love he has for you and Jiwon," she said with a warm smile.
I looked at her, grateful for her understanding.
"I saw Taehyung and Jiwon heading out for swimming. Let me go ahead and make breakfast for them before they return," she said, and I nodded.
"Should I help you?" I asked.
She shook her head, smiling. "Don't worry. I know I'm the only one you and Taehyung let into your house. I can manage by myself," she said before leaving with the clothes basket.
I completed my morning rotuine and walked out from the shower. Taehyung looked at me with a smile.
" Good morning" He said as he arranged his clothes in the dressing room.
I looked at him confused.
" Jiwon is here" He said making me more annoyed.
I scoffed annoyed with him. I walked into the room and grabbed a t shirt. I could feel his breath back on my neck. His hands slowly wrapping around me.
He slowly placed his head on my shoulder.
" Baby. I am not using jiwon as a excuse. Jiwon is thinking he is the reason we are not talking with each other. Last night he asked me if i hurt you and he thinks he is the whole reason. The one thing i can assure of now is what ever you saw last night is not true. I didn't sleep with her. She didn't come for me that day. Namjoon hyung said he wants to do a project and wants my help for it. So we are trying to figure out it. I slept everyday and every night in your vip room. You cn check the cctv as i know you have them. You can either ask namjoon hyung as sometimes he also joined me when he is tired. I promise you i never slept with anyone and never cheated you and i won't do that in future too." He said clarifying everything. I looked at him. Tears started holding up in my eyes. He broke the hug and turned me.
" I am sorry for hurting you" He said one hand on my waist other on my face wiping the tears.
" I wanted to clear few things before coming back to you. As i know one day you can be tired of it eventually" He said while i looked away. His phone started ringing. He picked up his phone taking it out of his pocket.
I unconcisually looked at him annoyed. He picked it up still one hand wrapped around my waist.
" Yeah. I just wokeup. I will see those and will send you the details after i reach the hospital." Taehyung said. I could hear his secertary informing his schedule for today.He hung up the call and looked at me again.
" Can you free up a few hours in the afternoon. I want you to accompany me to a wedding party of a client" I said. He nodded and picked up his phone to inform his secratry. Jiwon walked into the room with his tie. Taehyung broke the hug while jiwon smiled looking at us. I Started helping jiwon as he started teasing his dad who is still on his phone.
" We will be waiting downstairs" I said as i picked up jiwon.
" I am sorry appa. I didn't knew you guys are making out without closing the doors when you have a kid in the home" Jiwon said bluntly making taehyung choke. I quickly covered jiwon's mouth and walked out with him.
" Where did you learn those?" I asked him while he avoided my gaze.
" Don't speak like that from now on" I said with a seriouse tone. He looked away sulking.
"I was just joking and making out means just kissing. What's so wrong with me teasing my dad about him kissing his husband" He said as he unwrapped his arms around me.
" No you can't tease me. Cuz if you tease me I will tease infront of your crush" Taehyung said coming outside from the room. Jiwon sulked hardly more annoyed by us now.
" I hate you guys both" He said as he got down and walked away from there.
" I was just kidding" I said worried he was really hurt.
" He is just acting. Don't worry. See how he is eating now" He said as he showed me down where jiwon sat at the dining table eating breakfast.
We both walked down and sat on the table accompanying jiwon.
" So who is your crush?" I asked as i took a bite.
" Appa is lying. I don't have a crush" Jiwon said as he placed bread on both of our plates.
" Don't lie to daddy. You do have one" Taehyung said while jiwon rolled his eyes.
" Daddy i promise i will tell if i have one. Its just that girl who is crushing on me. Appa got a wrong idea and i am not coward like appa." Jiwon said jokingly while taehyung acted as if he was hurt. This has been the first time since last 3 years. This is the first time we are this happy and all of us have same thing in our mind and heart. I felt so happy as now our table looked like a normal family.
" Let me do the dishes" Taheyung said as he picked up our plates. I helped him out as i brought everything to the kitchen.
" Appa hae ri aunty is calling you" Jiwon said running into the kitchen holding taehyung's phone. I looked at him with anger.
" Keep it in speaker" Taehyung said contiuning to do the dishes.
" Hello taehyung. Can you help me. This is the last time. I promise..Please" She begged literally.
" Hae ri. Do you think this is fun. Stop bothering me. I already made it clear last time." Taehyung said irriated.
" Taehyung please. My uncle is not feeling well. Just for 3 months. Help us just for 3 months" She said.
" Hae ri are you kidding me. Your uncle is absolutely fine. Stop doing this. I have always supported you but now-" Taehyung said
" Is jungkook stopping you? Should i contact jungkook? Wait i will call him" Hae ri said.