Seventeen

After his session with Dr Jin, Taehyung was fueled with the need to discover about Jimin. He had a feeling that Jessica was connected to Jimin somehow and there was only one way he could know for sure. The solution was to see her again but it had been ten years and it would be extremely difficult to find her He didn't go to work for an entire week because he was neck deep in his investigation. He hardly slept or ate and he was often stressed but the drugs Dr Jin recommended for him helped immensely. He felt a bit more relaxed than ever and the nightmares had gradually started to cease but he was determined to find out the truth about Park Jimin so first thing he did was to hire a private investigator to find out everything about Jessica and her family. Next, he started to fit all the puzzles together.

He began to gather everything he could about Jimin. He investigated everyone close to Jimin. The first person was Hoseok. From what he knew, Jimin was thrust into the spot light eight years ago with the help of Jung Hoseok who used to be a top model. How they met was unknown but Hoseok was the first to sponsor Jimin's design. He also helped to build the company Jm designs and has become a major share holder in the business. He is highly connected in the world of fashion.

Jimin's personal life is unknown. It was almost non existent. People didn't know his parents, his home town, nothing. All they knew was that he was a kind and generous boss who was fair to those who worked under him but on the other hand, he could also be strict and was known never to tolerate nonsense from his subordinates.

But Taehyung could remember the tiniest details no one else noticed about Jimin. It was how he would tap his foot restlessly when ever he was nervous about something or how he often ran a hand over his hair. The way he looked you straight in the eyes when he was talking to you. The sound of his laughter. It sent a certain sensation in his heart. He had even gone as far as investigating the second person Mintae, Jimin's son. He knew Jimin was gay so how did he have Mintae? Was he adopted? If he was adopted, why was his adoption kept a secret? Jimin seemed too busy to take care of a child so how come?

Then there was the final person Yoongi! Was he also Mintae's father? What was his relationship with Mintae? He did his own research and found some pictures of Yoongi online. Some where pictures of him when he was much younger. Taehyung perused over the pictures again and again. He had a feeling that he had seen Yoongi from somewhere but where? He couldn't actually pinpoint but the feeling was still there.

It was almost the end of the week and Taehyung was still locked in his office, his eyes solely fixed on his laptop when Jungkook entered with a plate of food. He dropped it on the table in front of him and sighed but Taehyung didn't even look up.

"Sir, please eat. You've been at this for days now and you have hardly rested or eaten enough food"

Taehyung groaned. "Kookie, it's fine. I'm not hungry"

"But sir..."

"Kookie!" Taehyung exploded boring fiery eyes at him and Jungkook slowly backed away as he bowed his head.

"I'm sorry sir!" he whispered and left the office.

Taehyung took a deep breath suddenly regretting what he had don't. He hadn't meant to react like that. Jungkook only meant well because he was concerned for his health but he was on edge and very irritated lately. He was just about to get up and apologize when he received a text on his phone. He grabbed it and looked at the screen. It was a message from the private investigator.

Sir, it has been difficult to trace Miss Park's whereabouts but I found out her family address. They live in Seoul. Here is the address

He read the address, took note of it and was out of the house as quickly as he could. As he drove towards the address the private investigator had sent him, his heart began to thump rapidly in his chest. This was it. This was the moment. He was finally going to get answers to all these confusing questions hammering at him constantly.

Within thirty minutes, his car stopped in front of an old dilapidated building that had several apartments. He parked the car before climbing out as he surveyed the environment. He started to walk towards the building. There where people coming in and out of the apartments but they where all unfamiliar faces. Though it was years, he would definitely recognize Jessica's parents. They where an average family but they had seemed nice when Jessica had introduced him to them two years after they started dating. Probably she was still living with them.

"Taehyung?" A shrill voice whispered just behind him. He turned around and saw Jessica's mother Mrs Park standing there holding a bunch of grocery bags in her hands. She looked completely shocked as she stared at him.

"Kim Taehyung?" she said again and Taehyung walked towards her bowing his head respectfully.

"Eommoni, it's been a long time" He said.

Her disposition suddenly changed as her face fell. She then looked down purposely avoiding his gaze.

"What are you doing here?" she murmured.

"Actually, I came to see Jessica"

Mrs Park trembled at the mention of Jessica's name.

"I'm sorry but she isn't here. You should go back to where
you came from"

Her eyes shifted from side to side in a state of panic and she looked very uncomfortable. Taehyung peered closely at her and noticed she was even sweating. Something was definitely not right.

He continued. "But do you know where she is now?"

Mrs Park frowned. "I thought you broke up with her and travelled out of the country. What do you want with her?"

Taehyung nodded his head. "I know we broke up but it's a private matter. There's just something i need to confirm...."

Mrs Park cut in rather rudely. "I've told you she isn't here. Jessica has not being in touch with us for years now... "

Taehyung stared at the woman. "What do you mean your daughter hasn't been in touch with you for years"

The older woman had an expression that looked like she had made a mistake. She dropped the grocery bags on the ground and started to push him making him even more confused.

"Go away! Go away! I told you she isn't here!" she cried hitting him on the arm.

"Yeobo, what are you doing?" A gentle masculine voice spoke out in front of them. Mrs Park stopped pushing him and turned her head to look at her husband lingering at the door of one of the apartments at the lower floor. When his eyes set on Taehyung, he looked totally shocked. The man looked somewhat bloated and sick in Taehyung's eyes.

"Kim Taehyung?" he whispered and in a few moments, he found himself in the couple's apartment sitting on the couch in front of them with a cup of tea placed on the table between them.

"So can you please tell me where to find Jessica" He began

Mr and Mrs Park stared at each other looking really stressed out. Taehyung looked from one to the other, his patience wearing thin but then he saw the dejected look Mr Park's face and he feared the worst.

"Don't tell me she is... "

Mrs Park shook her head. "No...not at all. She's very much alive"

She looked at her husband again and gulped before speaking.

"But she has changed and it was due to this change that we separated from her"

Taehyung listened eagerly and Mrs Park continued after receiving a go ahead look from her husband.

"Ten years ago, Jessica came to us back when we where still living in Busan full of pain and confusion"

Mrs Park took a deep breath.

"She told us you had broken up with her and we asked her why you left her"

She looked at her husband again but his head was bent and Taehyung began to fill a heavy dread in his heart.

"It was then she told us. She told us the truth...she said she had confessed to you that she was transgender. She wanted to change herself to a man"

Taehyung shut his eyes as memories of that day came back to him but Mrs Park's voice broke into his thoughts.

"We where horrified and disgusted by the news. I couldn't believe it. It was the biggest shock we had ever received. We thought she was joking but it turned out she really wasn't. I couldn't imagine the thought of my only daughter changing herself into a man. We had so much hopes, so much promise for her"

She stopped biting her lower lip and started twisting her fingers. "But we were in for another shock. Jessica was three months pregnant with your child"

Taehyung instantly grew weak. He was right in his suspicions. Jessica was Jimin and Mintae is his son. Truthfully, he didn't know how to react to this news. He was completely overwhelmed. He just sat there short of words to speak.

"My husband and i saw her as a monster. We couldn't even bear to look at her. To me, she was no longer my daughter, she had become nothing and I didn't care whether she had the child or not. We where simply disappointed in her. We threatened her to stop her madness. If she still insisted on it, we would disown her but Jessica was adamant and we chased her away and warned her never to come back into our lives"

Tears began flowing down her eyes but it only repulsed Taehyung because he was mad with rage right now.

"She called, texted, pleaded but we were determined not to take her back so she stopped trying and we lost contact with her but we knew she eventually went through with the transitioning"

She smiled painfully. "Jessica is now known as the famous Korean fashion designer and entrepreneur Park Jimin"

Taehyung shook his head

"However, two months ago, Mr Park was diagnosed with kidney failure. We sold everything to get him treated. Do you have any idea how much one kidney is worth or how much for a session of dialysis?"

Her face was constrained with pain. "We have done everything we can but now, we have run out of money and we have only one option"

"Park Jimin!" Taehyung spat with anger and stood up.

"Now that she made herself successful, you want to make use of her. You are nothing but hypocrites" He yelled.

"But you also left her after she confessed to you" Mrs Park cried.

Taehyung rolled his eyes. " It isn't the same. I wasn't her family. I wasn't her flesh and blood. You two where. You where supposed to be there for her. How could you do that to her. If not for anything, at least for the sake of the child"

They both bowed their head in remorse.

"We know that now and we are very sorry. We have tried to reach Jessica..."

"Jimin!"Taehyung corrected with a frown

"We have tried to reach him but it's almost impossible. We want to make amends with him"

"It's too late for that. It might even be too late for me. Jimin might never forgive me but that doesn't mean I'm going to give up on my son"

He narrowed his eyes at them. "You both deserve to rot. You don't deserve any forgiveness and I hope you never cross paths with Jimin again"

He started to leave when Mrs Park held his hand strongly.

"Please Taehyung help us. My husband is dying. He really doesn't have much time left to live"

"Well it's not my problem now is it?" he murmured harshly making the woman drop her hand in defeat as Taehyung walked away from her and out of the house.

All he could think about was Jimin and Mintae. This discovery felt incredible but it was undoubtedly the truth. He needed to see them. Now he understood Jimin's animosity towards him and why he has hated him right from the minute they met. He knew it would be difficult for him to reach Jimin but he wanted to play a part in Mintae's life so if Jimin tried to stop him then they where going to have serious problems with each other. He wished they could solve this issue amicably but if that doesn't work, he was going to do everything possible to get his son.

He called the private investigator as he drove his car.

"Have you found out Jimin's address?"

The response was favourable and in seconds, he received a text message detailing Park Jimin's address and so, he drove there right away.

When he arrived, he saw it was a beautiful well crafted bungalow with a nice garden. Jimin's house was located in a residential area where there wasn't much people. Taehyung's heart was pounding very fast and he was busy contemplating before he put himself together and pressed the door bell.

Instantly, an old woman with a very friendly smile opened the door.

"Who are you?" she asked looking a bit bothered because it seemed they don't always get visitors.

He flashed her a smile. "I'm a friend of Park Jimin. Tell him Kim Taehyung is here to see him"

She nodded her head appraising him before she spoke again "Wait here for a minute" She said and just as she left, Mintae suddenly appeared in the middle of the living room. When he saw him, he rushed towards him with a full boxy smile.

"It's you, the man from the park" he squealed and Taehyung's heart warmed. Now he understood why Mintae felt different to him the first time they met.

The boy took his hand and led him inside. "I want you to meet my Dad" He said and as soon as he said that, Jimin rushed into the living room. His eyes widened in shock as they both looked eyes. He was breathing heavily, looking wild and terrified and just like that, he said the first thing that popped out of his mouth.

"Hello Jessica!"

So now the cat is out of the bag. How will Jimin and Taehyung resolve this problem? Stay with me to find out. Love you all



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