Chapter 46
Namjoon had watched Jimin climb in the car while he stood with his thoughts. Tae couldn't get here soon enough.
It felt like they wanted him to get Yumei better, it might take time before they fully trust him.
But he would work on that, he will work on that. He will even make Yoongi trust him to the tee.
He was excited, still sad that Yumei didn't have a phone which they could chat or make appointments but he would try his most best.
He kept watching the car Jimin got into and didn't hear when Tae's car pulled in next to him. "Joonie!"
Namjoon blinked and looked at the car, "Tae?"
He rolled his eyes, "You asked me to pick you up?"
Namjoon nodded and climbed in, "Yeah, you are or going to believe me what I have to tell you."
Tae put his foot on the pedal as Namjoon closed the door, "Do you want to tell me now or when we get to your house?"
"When we get to my house, we can talk in my room."
Tae nodded, he had to keep worried from his face, he couldn't reply to Jungkook's messages. He wanted to find out what Namjoon found out.
He felt his phone vibrate against his leg but he ignored it, the ride to Namjoon's house was in complete silence.
Namjoon had been staring out the window, he was trying to put the information that he got in order.
His thoughts went back to the time he met Yumei, to where he met Jin and how he searched and the doors that closed in his face when he had mentioned her name.
Each year he went to the same neighbourhood and the same happened, Jin was always around that neighbourhood.
Come to think of it, each time he had started his investigation anew Jin tried to discourage him. His notebooks had started disappearing when it looked like he was getting closer to find her.
But this time, he didn't tell Jin that he had met Yumei. His thoughts travelled to when he went to the freshmen sports day, Jin was with her.
Had he known who was in his arms? No, he had said she was just a random girl but then again... Tae said that the basketball players broke in their club.
He turned his attention from the window to Tae. "You think Jin is in on this?"
Tae gripped the steering wheel, "In on what?"
Namjoon bit his lip, "There is something I am missing, aren't I?"
Tae didn't answer, there were so many things he was missing. The fact that Jin was his cousin mad that his destiny was intertwined with Yumei from the beginning even if his father cut off all ties with the family.
That he Tae was not his friend but an undercover agent for the police who had been after the Yakuza for years. That he was planted at the university because Namjoon had entered their radar for his amateur detective work.
That he wanted to tell him so they could work deeper on this case but Tae knew he would stop everything else when Yumei came into play.
Tae knew from the being that it would be futile, Namjoon loved this girl for years without him even realising that he was. But now that he found her... "Tell me what you are missing?"
Namjoon crossed his arms, "I think Jin isn't really my friend that he is claiming to be."
Tae didn't answer, he had to conclude himself.
"Tae... What are you hiding from me?"
The tables had turned now, he had underestimated him. "What makes you think that I am hiding something from you?"
Namjoon bit his lip on the inside. "When I think about it, you have been dropping small hints at me whenever I bring up Yumei or Jin."
Tae drove a bit faster, this was escalating and he can not tell him but if push comes to shove... The sarge would have to forgive him for spilling the beans. "I do not know what you are talking about."
Namjoon sighed, "I think you do... Will you tell me?"
They stopped at Namjoon's house, Tae leaned back in the seat before looking at Namjoon. "You are not going to drop this are you?"
Namjoon shook his head, "The puzzle is near completion."
Tae unhooked his seatbelt, "Let us talk where the walls can not hear us."
Jungkook felt his heart thumping in his throat... How did he know?This was impossible, Tae he had made a solid proof background.
Hoseok lifted an eyebrow, "Cat caught your tongue?"
Jungkook blinked, the palms of his hands were starting to sweat. "I am Yamato Kyu."
He grinned, "Do not lie to me now. You will learn quickly why I am Jin's, right-hand man."
Jungkook didn't want to find out, he was right this man was scary. "What do you want?"
"Ahh, so there the spy comes out to play." Hoseok leaned in closer, "As I have said. We are going to have a little chat."
That was what Jungkook was afraid off, this little chat he mentioned twice already. "When do you want to have this chat of yours?"
"As soon as we can spare a minute alone, which as you can see is not possible most of the time."
Jungkook took a step back, he was right it was impossible to spend time alone in this mansion. "Will you-"
"Do not get me wrong, I will not tell Jin of my discovery. I will contact you when I have time."
All that Jungkook could do was nod at Hoseok. He didn't know if he should fear for his life at this very instant.
The fact that he won't tell Jin was a good sign of faith but he knew better than to strike a deal with a Yakuza.
He had to talk to Tae immediately, they have problems and he wondered if Tae was having any on his side? "Very well."
Hoseok stepped away from him and exit the living room leaving him alone among the Kim family's members. He was at almost for words.
Jimin drove back to the estate, neither of them said a word. Yumei was preoccupied with her unicorn that was laying in her lap.
Yoongi had been staring out the window. One would say that they were all worried about going home.
The estate gates opened for them and Jimin drove his car into the garage, Yoongi turned his attention to the front. Majima was waiting for them while tapping his foot.
He didn't look angry he looked anxious. Jimin turned off the car, Majima was at Yumei's door and opened it. "Miss! Welcome back."
Yumei looked up and smiled brightly, "Jima!"
Yoongi faintly smiled, she had per names for everyone except she didn't have one for him. She was only calling him after Jimin and Majima did; Yoon.
He wondered if she would ever give him a name? On the other hand, he had called her Mei-mei and she didn't like it.
Majima opened the door wider, "Want me to help you?"
Yumei's face fell, Jimin was already out of the car and Yoongi had followed suit. They both paused at Majima's words and watched in anticipation for her reaction.
"Jima, I think I would manage."
Majima nodded and took a step backwards, he looked at Jimin and Yoongi who mouthed'boot'.
He nodded and went to the trunk of the car to take out her crutches. He returned and held them out to her, "Here you are Yu."
Yumei placed the jacket and unicorn on the seat next to her before grasping at the crutches. She slipped it on her arms and tested them on the ground before hoisting herself up from the seat.
Jimin went to open the side door that led into the manor, Yoongi kept his eyes fixed on Yumei for in case she called him.
Majima smiled at her, "I see you got one in your favorite color."
Yumei smiled as she placed all of her weight on the crutches, "I have! You know I love purple very much."
Yoongi clasped his hands together so that was what he was doing, he was making small talk to get her mind off the task at hand.
"You do, Yu. I have bought you a new book."
Yumei's eyes beamed as she stepped away from the car, her crutches moving with her. "Jima, you shouldn't have."
He took a few steps backwards to the door that Jimin held open. "Think of it as a reward for you being brave."
Yoongi fell in behind Yumei after he got her unicorn along with Namjoon's jacket, Majima was doing a great job. "Yumei's cheeks flushed, "Jima, you think I was brave?"
Majima nodded, "You are the bravest girl I know, Yu."
Yumei walked a few more steps and reaches the door, "Are you going to join our mad tea party?"
Majima's eyes flashed and Yoongi noticed the sadness that was hidden behind them. "I wish I could join you, fairy princess but I have to be somewhere."
Yumei bit her lip in disappointment but she smiled. "What book did you get me?"
Majima held out his hand, "The secret garden."
Yumei balanced herself and let the one crutch slide from her arm and then reached for Majima's hand.
He was the closest thing she had to a father, he tugged her in for a bear hug. "I am happy you are home, Yu."
Her arms went around his back, "I am happy to be home, Jima."
He pulled away, his eyes were glistening with tears. In a few weeks, he wouldn't be able to hold her like this again. "Want me to take you upstairs?"
She shook her head, "Jimi and Ooni, will help me."
Yoongi blinked, did he hear correctly? She just... Did she forgive him? Majima looked at Yoongi from the top of Yumei's head and grinned.
It was at that moment that Yoongi knew he had her complete trust, Ooni was better than nothing.
"Alright, Yu." He kissed her temple, "I would only be seeing you tomorrow."
He left them standing in the kitchen, Yimei didn't even realise she was only standing with one crutch.
Yoongi came to a stop next to her, "Ooni?"
Jimin chuckled and Yumei joined, "Yes! You are my Ooni!"
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