Twenty three
Jimin woke to the sounds of notifications and messages entering his phone. He had been so preoccupied with his private life that he had left work piled up at his office. To make things worse, he was yet to drop a new design. He was so messed up, he had even considered going on a vacation but that would be his worst decision for now. First, he had to deal with this present predicament.
He was dragging his feet towards his bathroom when he paused at the sound of a knock on his door. He knew it was Doo min so he opened the door and looked at her with a questioning look on his face. But when he saw the troubled look in her eyes, he already knew.
"It's Taehyung isn't it? He's here!" He whispered.
The older woman nodded his head and Jimin took a deep breath as he licked his lips.
"Okay, I'll be right there" He said and started closing the door but Doo min spoke.
"He's with Mintae right now"
Jimin swallowed hard. "Of course he is" he said sarcastically before finally closing the door and taking a step back into the room. He took his time bathing and dressing up. He needed to be calm before meeting with Taehyung again.
Meanwhile, Taehyung sat on the couch facing the little boy. His son who was standing staring at him. He still couldn't believe he was a father. To be honest, he was scared because of so many things. First of all, he had no idea how to be a Dad. Second, he had so many shits piled up in his head, he was afraid it would affect Mintae but right now, none of that mattered except being with him.
"Appa told me you are also my dad!" Mintae said.
Taehyung nodded. "Did he now? How do you feel knowing you have another dad"
Mintae shrugged "I don't know!"
Taehyung sighed. "I understand. You don't know me and it might take a while for you to get used to me but don't worry, I think we'll get along pretty well"
Mintae scratched his head thoughtfully "But what do I call you now?"
"How about just Tae! We can start by becoming friends. I want you to get more comfortable with me before you start calling me Dad or whatever you prefer"
He squeezed his chin softly. "Is that okay with you?"
Mintae smiled and nodded his head. "Appa said we are going to live together!" he said.
Taehyung nodded his head. "Yes we are. We are going to live in my mansion. It's very big and you'll have your own room... "
"Says who?" Jimin's harsh voice broke into his speech and Taehyung sighed and stood up from the couch to face Jimin who was standing with his arms crossed in front of his chest. A fond smile suddenly spread across his face as he turned to Mintae who was now looking at the two of them with confusion.
"My baby, have you eaten breakfast?"
"Yes Appa! Morning!"
Jimin smiled. "Morning!"
He glared at Taehyung before turning back to Mintae. "Sweetheart, can you leave Taehyung and i alone, we need to talk"
Mintae simply nodded and ran off while Jimin unfolded his arms and placed them on his waist before staring pointedly at Taehyung.
"Who says Mintae and i are going to live with you in your mansion?"
Taehyung sighed tiredly. He wasn't in the mood to argue.
"You have a nice place Jimin but mine is way bigger and more convenient for Mintae. Besides, he has lived here with you for a long time. Don't you think it's time he changes location"
Jimin rolled his eyes. "Well, you can't just decide without telling me. I find it rude!"
Taehyung nodded. "I'm sorry about that"
Then he stared at Jimin "So are you moving into my mansion?"
Jimin didn't say anything at first. He just sat on the couch folding both his arms as Taehyung sat beside him.
"I will but I have some conditions!"
"Shoot!"
Jimin smirked. "First, you will stay the hell away from me!"
Taehyung scoffed. "That won't be a problem!"
Jimin continued. "I know we are supposed to get along for the sake of Mintae but that can't happen because i really don't like you. It's taking me all of my effort not to curse at you right now"
Taehyung stared at him in disbelief. "Yah Jimin, isn't that unhealthy"
But the other ignored him and continued talking. "Also, you won't ever interfere if I bring guests over"
"By guests, I think you mean Mr Yoongi!"
"Yes! I mean Mr Yoongi my boyfriend"
He said drawing the boyfriend louder and longer as if he wanted the information to sink into his head .
"Whatever, it's not like i don't have a life too Jimin"
Actually, he didn't but it's not like he could tell Jimin that. It would be embarrassing to know that someone as eligible as him was still single.
Jimin waved his hand in dismissal.
"I don't care okay, just stay away from me and let's act like all's great when we meet with the counsellor!"
"Right! about that, Doctor Kim Seokjin is also my therapist!"
Jimin sat up straight on the chair.
"What? He's your therapist? Great!" Jimin said in resignation but then paused and stared at Taehyung longer. "But wait, why are you seeing a shrink?"
Silence.
"Do you have a mental problem?" he asked, his eyes widening with suspicion.
"No of course not!" Taehyung denied. "It's just that i have trouble sleeping and the doctor helps me with that"
It was half truth but the reality was far from that. The thing was that Taehyung was threading close to the line of insanity. He suddenly became quiet and Jimin stared at him.
"Are you alright?"
"Fine!" Taehyung answered putting up a smile Jimin could tell was fake but right now, he didn't care and just continued talking.
"Thirdly, I want Mintae's nanny Doo min to come live with us. She's more like family and Mintae won't be comfortable without her"
"Fine...what else?"
"That's all!"
Taehyung smirked. "I hope you know that I'm not doing any of these for you but for Mintae"
Jimin threw him a sarcastic face and Taehyung frowned. Jimin suddenly remembered something.
"Anyway, how did you find out about my identity and that Mintae's your son" he asked.
Taehyung chewed his lower lip looking nervous. "Well, you acted a lot like Jessica and I just started getting suspicious so I hired an investigator!"
Jimin scoffed. "So you basically stalked me!"
Taehyung gulped. "it was necessary!"
"But anyway, the investigations brought me to... "
He looked at Jimin's curious face. He knew Jimin hated them and would probably not want to hear about them but he wanted to know how he had found out the truth and he would tell him just that.
"Mr and Mrs Park. Your parents!"
Jimin became stone cold silent as his eyes fell to the ground and he lost all the color on his entire skin.
"They told me about you and Mintae. They told me how they had abandoned you!"
He took a deep breath. "When I met them again, things where really bad. Your father....he... "
"Stop!" Jimin yelled, his eyes filled with anger. "Those two are not my parents and i don't want to ever hear you talk about them to me...ever again!" he whispered in a rough voice then he looked at Taehyung, his eyes deeply red.
"After you, they are the ones I hate the most" he whispered in a grave voice that gave Taehyung the chill. His heart hurt when Jimin said that to him.
Jimin stood up and walked away from him. His steps rigid. It was obvious that Taehyung had touched a sensitive spot. Jimin had so much resentment against his parents, the thought of hearing about them set him on edge. Taehyung waited but Jimin didn't return signifying that their meeting had come to an end.
As he stood up, Mintae suddenly ran towards him and hugged his legs.
"Are you coming back?" He asked staring up at him with big eyes. Taehyung's heart melted into a puddle.
"Of course Min!" he said and the boy seemed relieved. Taehyung looked at the woman standing behind Mintae as she silently watched them.
"Tell Jimin I'm gone and that I'll be communicating with him through text"
Doo min nodded as Mintae reattached himself from Taehyung who knelt down and held his two small hands.
"I'll be back very soon okay!" he said softly and the boy nodded. Taehyung stood up and left. He had other engagements.
Jimin was dancing with so much vigor in an empty room with a big glass attached to the wall. He wanted to dance until he was so weak he couldn't get up again.
Ahjumma stood in front of the door watching him with a sad smile playing on her lips. He always did this when he was deeply distressed by something.
"Sir, he's gone!" She finally shouted loudly over the music. Jimin stopped the song and walked over to her feeling exhausted.
"Are you okay?" she asked
"He mentioned them!" Jimin whispered breathlessly.
Doo min nodded in understanding. "Your parents!"
"Ten years! I've lived my life without them for ten years and now to hear about them again makes me remember all the bad times I wished to forget!"
"I'm sorry sir" She said watching tears form in his eyes.
"Don't be because I'm not going to think about those people again!"
He walked out on her and she sighed. Jimin had so much problems. It suddenly occurred to her that in the five years she had been working for him, she had never seen his smile reach his eyes. He sometimes laughed but it had never been a real laughter. She hoped that one day, he would be happy and smile genuinely.
Jimin and Taehyung finalized all the arrangements and in a few days, they where ready to leave. Taehyung arrived at Jimin's place but was surprised to see a moving truck packing a lot of things from the house. Jimin was supervising the movement and Taehyung went to meet him
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Jimin eyed him for a moment before he turned back to watch the workers.
"Moving of course!"
"All these? But you don't need them!"
Jimin placed his hand on his waist turning to look at him.
"Taehyung, I'm a fashion designer. I need so many things therefore these..." He pointed at the items being moved
"aren't useless!" He finished.
Taehyung just shook his head but perked up when he heard his name being called.
"Tae!"
He looked and saw Mintae running up to him. The boy hugged him.
"We are going to your house today!" he said
"We are!" Taehyung said. Suddenly, a white car parked behind Taehyung's car. Taehyung inwardly growled when he saw Yoongi step out of the car wearing a clean white T-shirt and Blue Jeans, a black sun glasses tucked in front of his shirt.
His nerves ticked as Mintae left his arms and ran towards the other man. Jimin seemed delighted to see Yoongi and also went to him. The three hugged while Jimin and Yoongi kissed fully on the lips.
Taehyung cleared his throat feeling jealousy sweep through his body but he shook the thought away and walked up to them.
Mintae turned to Taehyung.
"Tae, this is Papa Yoon!"
Papa?
Taehyung couldn't believe this. He was totally flustered. His son was calling someone else papa. He tried to push the jealousy away as he looked at the clingy couple.
"What are you doing here?" he said to Yoongi.
Yoongi smiled deviously. "What do you think? I came to help my boyfriend and his son move!
He smiled smugly. "What? Do you think I'm going to let you do whatever you like just because you are going to be living with them?"
He chuckled. "Think again Mr Kim because from now on, I'm going to be a thorn in your flesh!"
He looked at the three standing before him. Jimin, Mintae and Yoongi. His world was never going to be the same again. It was only going to get more complicated.
Thanks for reading everyone! Love you!
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