Jungkook entered the elegant venue, clad in a sharp suit, expecting a typical business gathering. He was told that the company is throwing some gatherings and he has to be there.

He realized this was no ordinary professional event. Seulgi approached with a smile.

“Why is there no one else?” He asked.

"Jungkook! It's not just a business party," Seulgi confessed, leading him away from the corporate crowd to a more secluded area.

Jungkook raised an eyebrow, curiosity flickering in his eyes. "What's going on?"

Seulgi chuckled, "I thought we could use a break from work. This is more of a casual get-together, just you and me."

“No,” He pulled his arm away from her. “I should leave then,”

“Why?” She held his hand, “I just want to have a drink with you and chat,”

“Alone?” Jungkook chuckled. “ Miss Kang, what I heard of was really wrong I think,”

“What did you hear?” She asked.

“That you are extremely professional women, and having a casual gathering with an employee, that is definitely not professional.” He said.

“Couldn't help, can't resist your charm,” she tried to touch his face but he pushed her hand.

“I think you have gone insane, I am married. I hope you stay in your limits,” he exclaimed and left.
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Y/n stirred the simmering pot on the stove, she is cooking after such a long time.

The front door creaked open, and Jungkook entered.

She looked up, Y/n set the spatula aside and approached him. Wrapping her arms around him, she murmured, "Welcome home, Jungkook."

He tensed at first, but Y/n held on, refusing to let the distance linger. “Where is my kiss?” She asked, he didn't reply, she leaned in and kissed him.

“Baby, why are you still mad? You really don't trust me?” She asked.

“It's not about trust, you lied. Again and again.” Jungkook said.

“I am really sorry, I was worried about hurting you,” She kissed his cheek while softly caressing his cheek.

“And you did end up hurting me.” He said.

“I love you, you know right? I promise I will not meet Taehyung ever again. Or lie to you. Just give me one chance.” She exclaimed.

He looked at her, he was still a little mad at her but he could see her being genuine. He kissed her forehead, “Please, don't lie to me again, Y/n you can tell me anything, why do you even feel the need to hide?”

“Sorry, probably I was just struggling to go back to my normal life after Jun and work.” He said.

Finally, he spoke, his voice tight, "What's going on, Y/n?"

She took a deep breath, breaking the news gently, "I quit my job today. It was taking up so much of my time, and I felt like I was missing out on being with you. I want us to have more moments like this, where we can just be together."

Jungkook's expression shifted, "You quit? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Y/n met his gaze,  "It was hard for me to even mention work and spend time with you and Jun. I will look for some other job, this was too tiring for me I couldn't balance,”

He nodded his head. “It's fine baby, I am working, you don't need to take the stress.”
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Y/n was relieved that everything was back to normal now, It was the weekend and so Jungkook was home too.

Y/n went to the door as someone rang the doorbell and she received a letter. She opened it, it was from her company, and it was a notice, telling her to join the work again or she will face legal consequences.

Jungkook rocked their crying infant, trying to soothe the little one. “What Happened?” He asked.

Y/n took a deep breath, “Nothing, company related stuff.”

She tried to explain it to Jungkook. “Why don't you join again? I didn't want you to stop working,”

He started talking to her after such a long time, if she told him that she did so because Taehyung was her boss, he would get more mad.

“No, I didn't. It was just tiring, let's see what I can do, I will talk to my boss tomorrow,”

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steeling herself to face the challenges
At the office, Y/n nervously knocked on Taehyung's door. “I was just thinking about you.” Taehyung said with a smile.

She handed him the letter, "I received this yesterday, you are pressuring me to return to work,"

Taehyung looked at the letter. "I value you, and your work. I don't want you to leave.”

"Taehyung, we've been friends for years. You know I wouldn't just resign without a valid reason. This is directly affecting me."

Taehyung, maintaining a professional demeanor, replied, "Y/n, we are not really friends, and you also know that business is business. Your abrupt resignation in the middle of a crucial project has caused the company significant setbacks."

Y/n sighed, " Taehyung, but I'm not asking for special treatment. I can't fully commit to work again. I don't want my personal life to affect the project negatively."

Taehyung leaned back in his chair, “I can't do anything,”

“I will just pay for the loss. I really can't work.” She said,

“Tell me the reason.”

“It should concern you.”
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“You can talk from a distance too,” Jungkook exclaimed.

“Why do you get so mad? I really don't care that you are married, I am really ready to risk everything,” Seulgi exclaimed.

“Are you insane?”

“Yes, you are acting hard to get. It doesn't happen that I want someone and they don't want me back,” she smirked and softly caressed his hair. “You are so talented Jungkook, you deserve to be a CEO.”

Jungkook's expression hardened as he looked at the offerings. " I can't stand the way things are run here. You don't care about the principals?”

“Hey, relax, I am just trying to help you, it's not like you don't deserve it, you are talented but don't have any support . I want to be that support. I just want you in return you can take everything I own, my money, power,”

“Enough, I can't work here.” Jungkook said, pushing her away. “I love my wife, and no matter what I will never leave her,”

“Don't, you don't need to,” Seulgi sighed, "Jungkook, think about your wife. You have responsibilities, and leaving this job like this will impact her too. You love her, don't you want to give her a better life?”

“I'll find another way to provide for my wife,” He said.

“My offer is always open, whenever you feel like you change your mind.” She exclaimed. But Jungkook just gave her resignation letter, and left the job.

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“You left your job? Why?” Y/n asked.

“I get disappointed again,” Jungkook exclaimed and sit on the couch.

He is disappointed, he is unaware of Taehyung stopping big companies to hire Jungkook. But Jungkook was now feeling insecure, if he really deserved any good job or not.

“Disappointed? Oh my god Jungkook, are you even serious? You left the jobs in the past too, just because you felt like that job was not for you and now again.” She exclaimed.

“Y/n it is different this time,” Jungkook said.

“What's different? You need to keep your ego aside, why do you have problems working in smaller ranks” Y/n exclaimed.

“I don't, you know that too, and I couldn't work here. She wanted to sleep with me Y/n, it is disgusting I don't want to work under such an environment.” He said.

“What?” Y/n was surprised and she asked Jungkook who explained everything to her. “I am just sorry, I thought you left the job because of the rank.”

She is saying because after graduating he was not working in small companies because he knew he deserved better.

“You know it doesn't matter to me, I just care about you and Jun,” he said, kissing her forehead. "I know it's tough, but I've been thinking. I need to do something, anything, to bring in some income."

Y/n nodded, her concern mirrored in her eyes. "I understand, Jungkook. We can't keep going like this."
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Jungkook decided to offer tutoring services, leveraging his Seoul National University background. He nervously made calls and put up flyers, hoping for a breakthrough. One day, a call came through.

"Hello, is this Jungkook? We heard you're offering tutoring services. Our daughter could use some help in math," the voice on the other end said.

Relief washed over Jungkook. "Yes, I'd be happy to help. Let's discuss the details."

While Jungkook started tutoring, Y/n faced the reality of their financial struggles.

One evening, she approached him with a worried look. "Jungkook, the landlord just raised the rent. We can't afford this place anymore."

Jungkook sighed, frustration evident. "We'll figure something out. I can't believe finding a decent job is this hard. I really don't want to leave this place.”

She held his hand. “Don't worry we will figure this out.”

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