Flashback

1 year ago

Jin sat across from Park Minhyun in the dimly lit study, the atmosphere thick with tension. The room, lined with shelves filled with leather-bound books, seemed to close in around them as Jin leaned forward, his voice laced with urgency.

" Mr . Minhyun," Jin began, carefully choosing his words, "you must know about Daehyun. He's not who you think he is. The man is a notorious playboy, and he's not fit to be Rosy's husband. You can’t let her marry him."

Minhyun, lounging back in his chair, regarded Jin with a cold, calculating gaze. There was no surprise in his eyes, no flicker of concern. "Of course, I know about Daehyun's reputation," he replied, his voice as indifferent as the flickering light of the desk lamp. "But that doesn't matter to me."

Jin's eyes widened in disbelief. "You know, and you still plan to let Rosy marry him? How can you be so heartless? She’s your daughter!"

A bitter laugh escaped Minhyun’s lips. "Daughter?" he repeated, his tone dripping with disdain. "Rosy is not my real daughter, Jin. I adopted her to please  my wife, and now that she's gone, Rosy is nothing more than a burden. Daehyun’s offer is good for my business, and that’s all that matters to me."

The revelation hit Jin like a punch to the gut. He stared at Minhyun, his mouth slightly agape, struggling to comprehend the cold-heartedness of the man before him. "How could you…" Jin murmured, shaking his head in disbelief.

Minhyun shrugged, his expression unchanging. "I want to be rid of her, Jin. If Daehyun is willing to pay a good price, then so be it. My business comes first."

Jin's heart drops. The shock of Minhyun's callousness is like a punch to the gut. He clenches his fists, trying to contain his anger. “You’re selling your daughter for money?”

Minhyun finally looks up, a smirk playing on his lips. “I’m not ‘selling’ anything. I’m simply making a profitable exchange. You should understand that.”

Jin’s shock quickly turned into a steely resolve. He rose from his chair, his eyes burning with determination. "If it's money you want, then I'll give you double what Daehyun offered. I won't let you pawn Rosy off to that man. I want her for myself."

Minhyun raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by Jin’s sudden proposal. "Double, you say?" His lips curled into a smirk. "Well, Jin, if you can deliver on that promise, I’ll consider it. After all, I have no real attachment to Rosy. She’s yours, if you can pay."

Jin felt a surge of both anger and resolve coursing through him. This was not how he envisioned winning Rosy’s hand, but if it meant saving her from a miserable life with Daehyun, he would do whatever it took.

"Consider it done," Jin replied, his voice firm. "I’ll make the arrangements immediately."

Minhyun leaned back in his chair, pleased with the turn of events. "Very well, Jin. The deal is yours. But remember, this is just business. Nothing more."

As Jin left the study, his mind raced with thoughts of Rosy. He had always cared for her, but now, he was determined to protect her, even if it meant buying her freedom from the very man who was supposed to be her father. The stakes had never been higher, and Jin knew there was no turning back.

Present Time

Aella's knuckles were white as she gripped the steering wheel, her foot pressing hard on the gas pedal. The car roared down the road, cutting through the night like a bullet, its headlights slicing through the darkness. Taehyung sat beside her, tension radiating from his rigid posture. He could see the fury in her eyes, a storm brewing just beneath the surface.

"Aella, slow down," Taehyung urged, though he knew it was futile. The adrenaline coursing through her veins was driving her forward, her mind focused on one thing—getting to Jin's mansion as quickly as possible.

Without taking her eyes off the road, Aella snapped, "Call Namjoon. Now."

Taehyung quickly pulled out his phone and dialed Namjoon's number. The phone rang only once before Namjoon picked up, his voice tense. "Taehyung, what's going on?"

Aella reached over and grabbed the phone from Taehyung, her voice sharp as she spoke into the receiver. "Namjoon, listen carefully. Jin has taken Rosy to his mansion—forcefully. Leo just told us. We’re heading there now, but we need you to come as quickly as possible. This situation... it’s bad, Namjoon."

There was a pause on the other end of the line as Namjoon processed the information. His tone was grave when he responded. "I'm on my way. Don't do anything reckless until I get there."

Aella's grip on the steering wheel tightened even further. "Just hurry, Namjoon. We can’t afford to waste any time."

She hung up and handed the phone back to Taehyung, her jaw clenched as she pushed the car to go even faster. The city lights blurred past them, and the only sound inside the car was the roaring engine and the pounding of their hearts. Taehyung could feel the gravity of the situation pressing down on them, the weight of what they were about to face.

"Darling" Taehyung finally said, his voice soft but firm, "we’ll get them  back. Just... breathe. We'll face this together."

But Aella’s eyes remained fixed on the road ahead, her determination unwavering. "I won’t let anything happen to them Tae  Not again."

Time skips …

The heavy, ornate doors of Jin's mansion creak open as Aella and Taehyung step inside. They are immediately greeted by Mrs Ana  Jin's trusted housetaker who hurriedly approaches them, concern evident in his eyes.

Queen  Mr. Taehyung, is there something wrong but before she could speak further, where is Jin oppa ?? I wanted to meet him right now ??

Please follow me Queen ,

Aella and Taehyung exchange a worried glance, their hearts pounding with the sudden gravity of the situation. Without a moment's hesitation, they follow her  through the grand hallways, the atmosphere thick with tension.

Jin stands by the window, his silhouette outlined by the soft afternoon light. He turns slowly as Aella and Taehyung enter, their expressions demanding an explanation. Jin sighs heavily, the weight of his decisions apparent on his face.

Jin’s voice  is dripping with emotion. I know you must be wondering why I brought Rosy here against her will.  But you need to understand, I had no choice.

Aella's eyes widen as she listens, her mind racing with possibilities. Taehyung stays silent, his gaze locked on Jin, waiting for the truth to unfold.

Jin continued, almost in a whisper  Minhyun... he revealed to me that Rosy is not his biological daughter. He adopted her only to please his wife, who has since passed away.

To him, Rosy is nothing but a burden… and now, a bargaining chip for his business deals.

The shock is evident on Aella’s face, her hand instinctively covering her mouth. Taehyung’s eyes narrow as the pieces start to fall into place.

Wait wait are you talking about Mr Park Minhyun the CEO of Park Industries , yes you are right Taehyung

Jin continued with a deep breath. I was horrified when I found out. The thought of Rosy finding out… I knew she wouldn’t be able to bear it. That's why I kept it from everyone. I wanted to protect her, to shield her from this unbearable truth.

He pauses, his voice breaking slightly as he continues.

Jin: Rosy and Jiah… they’re the only reasons I chose to live away from Bangtan Mansion. I didn’t want this dark secret to taint their lives, but Jungkook’s stubbornness… his relentless pursuit to bring everyone back together messed up everything.

Aella’s mind races, trying to process the enormity of what Jin has just revealed. She looks at Taehyung, who remains stoic, though a flicker of empathy crosses his features.

Jin ‘s voice trembled. I was scared, Aella… scared of what would happen if Rosy found out the truth. I couldn’t let her face this pain, not alone. So I brought her here, away from everything… because I had no other choice.

The room falls into a tense silence, the weight of Jin’s confession hanging in the air. Aella steps forward, her voice soft but firm.

Oppa, we'll help her through this. She’s not alone. We’re here now said Aella while Taehyung nodded in agreement, his expression resolute.

We’ll do whatever it takes to protect her, Jin. But you can’t shoulder this burden alone anymore. We’re family . Suddenly Namjoon entered inside the room

Jin looks at them, a mixture of relief and fear in his eyes. He nods slowly, the tension in his shoulders easing just a little.

Thank you so much,  the four  of them standing together in the dimly lit room, united in their determination to protect Rosy, no matter what comes next.

But "Jin, we can't keep her in the dark any longer. Rosy deserves to know the truth—about her real identity, about everything you've done to protect her." Said Namjoon

Jin looked conflicted, running a hand through his hair he said  "I know, Namjoon, but... telling her everything might break her. I was trying to protect her from the pain."

While Aella sighs and says  "I understand that, but hiding it will only make it worse in the long run. She needs to know that you’ve been doing all of this out of love, that your intentions were always to keep her safe."

Jin paused, his voice wavering  "And what if she hates me for it? For all the lies, the secrets..."

Taehyung places a reassuring hand on Jin's shoulder  "She might be hurt, but she’ll appreciate your honesty in the end.

We have to trust her with the truth. When the right time comes, we need to tell her everything—about her real identity, about how you’ve always cared for her, even if it meant making difficult decisions."

Jin nods slowly, deep in thought. "You're right. I just... I hope she'll understand."

"She will. But we have to make sure we’re ready to support her when she learns the truth. She needs to know she’s not alone in this."

Jin takes a deep breath, determination settling in "When the time is right, I'll tell her everything. No more secrets."

Finally everything is fine and good. Uff she rests her body in the large couch of Jin's office while resting both her arms and head on the resting arms .

Namjoon sits beside Aella with a solemn expression, his eyes fixed on Aella while Taehyung and Jin look towards Namjoon with confusion .

NAMJOON Apologetically starts to speak
Aella, I’m really sorry for Jungkook’s behavior. I’ve already scolded him, and I hope you can forgive him.

AELLA: No, Namjoon Aella faced  Namjoon and said Please don’t. I understand Jungkook’s position. His actions might have been wrong, but he’s not entirely to blame here.

Namjoon looks puzzled, while Aella turns to Taehyung  and Jin nodding her head she again looks towards Namjoon, her expression soft and understanding

You know , I’m also guilty. I hid the truth about Minho being the real culprit behind Jungkook's father’s death. I should have told you, and I owe  an apology for that to him too. I thought I’m protecting him and others but I didn't realize that it would add fuel to the fire so now  I owe you an apology for that as well.

But he hurt you.” Said Taehyung But Aella  shakes  her head  and stands in front of Taehyung  and she gently pulls Taehyung  into a hug she rested her head on Taehyung’s chest While Taehyung rested his chin on Aella 's head and said you know what  darling you can't take advantage of my love whenever you want . 

"It’s okay Tae . I’m fine. We need to fight together now. We’re family, right and that means facing everything together.”"It’s not just about him. I’ve been hiding the truth as  I'm just as guilty for not being honest with him and everyone else."

"Tae, I understand how you feel about what happened. I know it was wrong, but please, try to see it from his perspective. Holding onto this anger isn't going to help us. It’s not just about who’s right or wrong anymore. We’re a family, and families need to stick together, especially now with Minho and the others plotting against us.”

Taehyung: "But darling he hurt you. How can I just let that go? You’re important to me, and I can't just ignore what he did."

Aella: "I get that, Tae I do. But I don’t want to be the cause of any more conflict among us. She looked towards Taehyung with a gloomy expression. While Taehyung was just losing his shit he just couldn't handle this  expression on her face.

Jungkook's actions were wrong, but I believe he can change. It’s more important now that we unite against those who are truly trying to tear us apart. We need to focus on Minho and the others. They’re the real threat here but darling please  "It’s okay. I’m fine. We need to fight together now. We all have our flaws, but together, we can overcome anything. Let’s not let this divide us when we have a bigger battle ahead.” This is the only thing I'm asking you right now: Tae please for me for everyone please .  Taehyung sighs and kisses  Aella’s forehead lovingly and looks towards Namjoon and Jin who nodded their heads in agreement and  again looked at Aella.

Okay , I'll speak with Jungkook and  we will resolve this. But if he ever hurts you again, I won’t hesitate to step in.”

Aella nods and Taehyung hugs her more tightly. I love you Tae  yes I love you too baby  .

Taehyung nods, his eyes reflecting a mix of relief and determination. Namjoon watches, his expression softening as the weight of the moment settles .  Thank you, Aella. We’ll get through this together.

Yeah we will say Jin with that they all get out of the study room  . Everything is good  between them as Namjoon, Taehyung, and Aella prepare to leave. Jin stands by the door, his expression stern. Aella steps forward, looking both determined and concerned.

Oppa before we leave, I need to ask you something important. Rosy is a very sensitive person. Please, handle her with care. She’s been through a lot. Jin’s face softens slightly, smiling towards Aella. He said I’m aware of her sensitivity, but the situation is complicated but don't worry
I’ll try to be more mindful. But this situation isn’t easy for any of us. We all need to find a way to work through this, together. Don't worry, leave this to me, said Aella. The group exchanges solemn nods. Jin watches them as they leave, the weight of their request hanging in the air.

Everybody  can feel  Jin’s conflicted expression as the door closes behind Namjoon, Taehyung, and Aella, signaling the end of a tense but crucial moment but finally everything  ends with a sense of mutual understanding, ready to face their challenges together.

To be continued …