Two weeks have passed, and Sophia is going to be released from the hospital tomorrow. She's gone through the required therapy, and seems to be feeling much better. I'm waiting for the new bed I ordered and putting her clothes back on the hangers. The gift I bought her from 'that night' is on top of the dresser, and I stare at it remembering how things went sideways.

Somehow Kang Daeshim managed to get Aera to sign the divorce papers. I feel so relieved, but wary still. Yoongi told me that she is living at the home of Lee Ju-won, and still visiting Ha-eun often. Their influence on her already obsessive behavior, concerns me. They have done horrible things to Sophia, and with Aera hating her...

The doorbell rings and I run down to answer it. I check the camera, and see the delivery men with the bed so I open the door for them. I will not allow Sophia to sleep in the bed that she witnessed Aera in. I even considered buying a different house, but my father talked me out of going that far. I just don't want there to be any more issues for her.

After the bed is set up, I pull out the new sheets, and fix it up. I'll go tomorrow and buy some new pillows since the bed is much bigger than before. I need a new duvet also, so before I pick up Sophia, I'll make a trip to the shop. I only want her to be comfortable again in our home. Once I'm finished in the bedroom, I head out to the hospital.

When I get to the floor, I see Taehyung hyung leaving her room. I try hard not to be jealous, but knowing how he feels about her, it's sometimes difficult. I know if I screw up again, he'll take her from me without hesitation. I'll work hard for that not to happen. He's a good man, but it would kill me if she chooses him.

He acknowledges me, but doesn't stop to talk, so I enter her room to find her sleeping. Smiling at how peaceful she looks, I sit on the chair next to her and take a sneaky picture of her. The bandages are long gone, but the scars on her cheek and wrists are still evident. I fell in love with her when she had a scar, it never bothered me like it did her. There isn't anything, in my opinion, that could diminish her beauty.

I can't help but to reach out and move a few strands of hair away from her face. My hand lands on her cheek, and my thumb traces circles on it. She stirs and her eyes flutter open. The green is always so amazing to me. Deep and bright... It takes my breath away every time she looks into my own brown orbs.

"hey..." She whispers, bringing me out of my trance.

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to wake you. I just couldn't help touching your beautiful face..."

She giggles at me, while I begin blushing. She's the only woman that could ever make me shy.

"It's alright. I shouldn't be sleeping anyway. I probably won't be able to at night now, so it's good you woke me."

Her smile gives the butterflies in my stomach their wings, and I lean in to join our lips. Her hand goes into my hair while I tilt my head to deepen the kiss. Our tongues massage each other's, and I can't help but groan at how she makes me feel. Pulling apart, both panting to catch our breath, I connect our foreheads.

"I love you so much. I can't wait to get you back home where you belong."

I see the flicker of uneasiness in her eyes, but she just pastes a smile on her lips. I wish the smile met her eyes, but I know I'm going to have to work for that. We talk about how Olivia is doing, and how we can't wait to spend our nights as a family again. I try to reassure her that the divorce will be finalized soon, and Aera is out of our lives. Since I'm not as confident as I should be, she is understandably cautious in her optimism.

I don't tell her about the new bed to not bring up the reason it was necessary. She'll know once she's home. Hopefully, it will make her happy and relaxed. A nurse enters the room with medicine she has to take. I can tell she doesn't want to, but I just hold her hand while she swallows them down with some juice. A tear slips from her eye, and I'm quick to wipe it away with my fingers.

"What's the matter, Love?"

"I hate the pills... They make me feel weird... Like I have no emotions... And what if they hurt the baby?"

I stand and bring her into a hug. I hate that she is feeling like this.

"Do you want me to talk to Namjoon hyung? I can make sure the medicine is safe... Maybe he'll say you can stop it..."

"Yes... Thanks... I just feel like the worst mother... I almost... left... Oli-Olivia..." She sobs out.

She dissolves into cries that wrack her small body, and I just hold her as tight as I can. I whisper that she's not a horrible mother... she's not... She eventually falls asleep, and I lay her back, making sure she's tucked in. I head out of the room to find Namjoon hyung. I can't watch her like this... Aren't the medicines supposed to help? It seems like they are causing her to be more upset right now... Stress is not good for her, or the baby.

When I get to the nurse's station I ask for Dr Kim and they direct me to his office. While walking away I overhear the nurses talking. They're being petty about one of the patients, and I stop in my tracks when I hear one of them say something really rude.

"How can that ugly girl get the attention of so many hot guys... I mean she tried to kill herself... She should have died."

Spinning around on my heel, I look at her with a burning gaze.

"Yah!! How dare you say that?!? You're supposed to take care of patients, not judge them!! The woman you're talking about is more beautiful than your ugly ass, so you should" "Kook? What's going on?"

Namjoon hyung's voice interrupts my rant at the bitchy nurse.

"Hyung... This nurse was saying awful things about Sophia, who is a patient under her care."

Namjoon hyung's eyes go to the nurse, who is now looking ashamed of herself. He walks to her with a look that could only be considered rage. "You!! Get your stuff and leave! I'll be taking this up with your supervisor. If you have a job after today, I'll be surprised." The girl's eyes water, but she grabs her things and storms down the hall. I just smile to myself because I feel like I actually, with the help of my hyung, protected my love.

"Thanks Hyung. I couldn't believe what I was hearing... Actually, I was on my way to see you. Do you have a few minutes?"

"Sure. What's on your mind?"

"Sophia... The medicines she's taking are making her feel weird. She's worried about the baby too. Can you tell me about them? Are they necessary?"

Namjoon hyung brings me to his office and he looks up what she's taking on the computer. After alot of sighing and humming his eyes meet mine.

"I will speak to her other Dr's, Kook. I'm not saying they are wrong to prescribe these medicines, considering what happened... But there may be better options."

"Will they hurt the baby Hyung?" I feel my anxiety rise thinking how Sophia will react if she takes something that could harm our child.

"There is never a guarantee Jungkook... But the reason for the medicine is because the risk is Sophia herself. You understand that, right?"

"She won't try again Hyung... I will make sure of it."

"You can't be with her 24/7 Jungkook... And even if she'd allow it, that's no way to live... for either of you."

I look at him, but don't say anything. I would stay with her every second, but I know it's not reasonable. I feel frustrated and defeated because she hurt herself... because of my actions... It's all my fault.

"Jungkook... Stop beating yourself up. You only did what you thought was best to save their lives. You had no way to know she would go that far..."

"Hyung... She's been strong for so long... Everything that's happened to her... the things they did to her... Is it really so surprising she finally lost her faith? And it happened because I took it from her... I'll do anything to fix it with her, even if I have to stay home with her until the baby comes..."

"Jungkook..."

"No Hyung... I'll do anything. If the medicine will hurt her, or our baby, she shouldn't take it."

"Ok... I'll speak to her Dr that prescribed them. Now, go... Get some food and then rest. She's scheduled to leave tomorrow."

With a smile on my face, and a feeling of happiness that my love will be coming home, I head back to her room.

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Sophia

I can't wait to get out of here. I'm nervous about going back to the house, but I don't have anywhere else to go. I wish I felt confident... I feel so low still. Taehyung offered me to stay with him, but I think this would hurt Jungkook alot. I just don't know how it will feel being there... The place where he said those things to me... I forgive him, and know he didn't mean them, but the memory is fresh.

"Hey there... Are you excited to leave this place?" Namjoon's soft baritone brings me out of my thoughts. I offer him a genuine smile and nod. He approaches and sits on the chair next to the bed.

"Jungkook talked with me about your medicines... How are you feeling with them?"

"I don't like them... They make me numb... Like I have no feelings at all..."

"It's only been a couple weeks, that feeling you're describing, or lack of, may change... Once you're home do me a favor and try taking them at a different time of day. Maybe before bed for a few days and see if that helps..."

"I'll try... Namjoon?"

"Yes? Don't be shy..."

"It won't hurt my baby, right?"

"No... It shouldn't. Hobi will monitor you at home, and report anything that is a concern, and then we'll adjust if we need to. In the meantime, you should relax, and not worry. That will cause more harm considering your history of high blood pressure with the first pregnancy."

We talk about random things for a while, and he has to leave for rounds. A nurse comes and gives me clothes that Jungkook dropped off. I'm confused about why he's not here, but she doesn't know. She goes through my discharge instructions, and before I know it, I'm ready to go. I sit on the bed, waiting and feeling worried... Did he have to go to work? Is something wrong? Did he change his mind about bringing me to his home? Dark thoughts cloud my brain, and I try to shake them off.

After an hour, I get up and walk out to the nurse's station. I ask if they have heard anything from Jungkook, but they said no. I ask next to meet with Namjoon, but he's in surgery so he's not available. Frustrated, I walk back to my room. I grab my small weekender bag with my phone and make my way to the lobby. Hopefully I'll run into Jungkook, who must be on his way.

When I don't find him, or anyone else I know, I send him a text. I sit in the chairs near the entrance, and wait patiently. After almost 30 minutes, he still hasn't responded. I feel anxious and find my hands are trembling when I dial Jungkook's number. It rings, but ends in a message saying he's unavailable. I try Taehyung next, but get the same result. Why is noone answering me?

The receptionist comes in front of me and asks if I'm alright. I didn't realize, but tears are trickling down my face. I hastily wipe them away, feeling embarrassed. I tell her I'm fine, but waiting for my ride who is running late. She offers to call me a taxi, and I agree. I just want to leave this place because I feel like people are staring.

When the taxi arrives, I get in and give the address to where I'm going. I try calling Jungkook again, but still nothing. Not wanting to be alone in the house where everything went wrong, I change my destination to the park nearby. It's a bright and sunny day, but I'm feeling down. I walk to a bench near the small pond and watch the way the sun causes the water to sparkle. It's like the surface is littered with jewels, and I find myself smiling at how pretty it is.

My phone vibrates in my pocket and I pull it out to check. A message from Jungkook appears on the screen, and I sigh in relief.

[Where are you?>

<At the park near home. I waited for you, but I felt weird sitting in the lobby.]

[Don't move. Be there soon.>

That's a strange response. No 'sorry'... No 'I love you'... I feel my nerves suddenly trying to tell me something. Maybe I should have stayed with Taehyung. No... That's not it... He's just late coming from work or something. He will say his apologies when he gets here. Relaxing again, I watch the water shining and try to be positive.

I'm looking at my phone, going through pictures of Jungkook and Olivia when I feel a presence behind me. Before I can turn, a hand covers my mouth with a cloth. I struggle, but it's no use. The world gets dim, and the last thing I see is the jewels on the pond.

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Jungkook

What the hell? Where am I? I try to stand only to realize that I'm tied to a chair. The last thing I remember, I was opening my car door to go pick up Sophia... Scanning the room I'm in, I see it's a basement of some kind. There's a smell of mildew, and dirt. I try to yank my wrists free from the ropes, but it's too tight. There is a single light hanging over me making it impossible to see most of the room.

Loud footsteps are heard from the ceiling above me and I consider yelling to whoever it is for help. My better judgement tells me that they are probably not people that will offer me assistance. Why did someone do this? I'm jolted from my thoughts when I hear keys outside what must be the door that I can't see due to the light above me. I close my eyes and hang my head back down to not let them know I'm concious.

Murmuring voices enter the room and I try to remain calm and unmoving. I feel the air around me stir as they pass me into the darkness of the room. I take a chance and crack my eye open, but see nothing more than I did before. There is shuffling, and a chair being dragged somewhere out of my field of vision. They are speaking in quiet voices again, and they sound irritated.

I hear them moving closer to me, and I try to relax my body completely. As they near me, a hand touches my arm. It startles me, but I don't react. The hand runs up my arm and I feel the goosebumps form in it's wake. Focusing on keeping my breath even, helps me not to move. The hand, that I realize now, is female moves over my shoulders and up my neck, I begin to get uncomfortable, but still don't respond.

"Cut it out... You're being a creep..." A deep male voice barks to the woman that has been touching me. She giggles, and I know instantly who it is. My insides clench imagining what she has planned. I thank God that Sophia is still at the hospital right now. At least I don't have to worry about her being dragged into Aera's psycho plan this time.

"Come on... Leave him alone. You'll get your play time later."

As they leave, she is giggling again, and I want to scream. This bitch thinks I'll go easy on her? If I weren't tied to this fucking chair, I'd choke the life out of her. I start struggling again with the ropes, groaning a little at the pain it causes. The burning and stinging continues as I push and pull my arms to try to loosen the ties. I grit my teeth and keep doing it, grunting with the effort.

After a few minutes, I'm sweating and my jaw hurts from how hard I was clenching my teeth. A noise from the dark place where they were earlier catches my ears. It's a quiet whine, and then some sniffling. There is someone else in here? I turn my head in the direction of the noises and squint my eyes to try and see through the blackness.

"hello? is someone there?" I whisper into the dark corner. At first I hear nothing, so I call out again quietly.

"jungkook?" Her voice is soft and sounds exhausted, but my whole body reacts.

"sophia-ah? is that you? i can't see past a few feet..."

I hear her breathing rapidly and sounds like she's struggling.

"Jungkook... I can't move... Oh God... I'm scared!" She whines loudly. I get nervous that our captors will hear us, so I try to calm her.

"shhhh... love, i'm here... try to stay calm..."

I hear sniffling and a cute hiccup, and I start working my wrists against the bindings again. I need to get loose so I can get us out of here. I feel the warm liquid running down my hand, but I continue my push and pull against the restraints.

"jungkook... you're bleeding... stop."

Her voice makes me halt my movements. I can feel the ropes are looser, so I start again. I yank really hard and my left hand comes free. Wasting no time, I tug the rope free of my right wrist. Hissing at the pain, I clench my teeth and bend to untie my bound legs.

Once I'm free, I stand and rush to Sophia. She's so pale, and tears are skidding down her face. I take a second to cup her cheeks and get into eye contact. Giving her a chaste kiss, I whisper words to calm her.

"jungkook... your wrists are bleeding..."

"shhhh... i'm ok... they didn't hurt you did they?"

She shakes her head, and I notice she's looking very ill. I work fast to untie her hands and legs. When she's free from the ropes, I rise up on my knees andb look into her eyes. I want her to see that I'm here, and she's not alone.

"i'm going to look around and see if there's a way out. stay right here..."

"no! don't leave me alone please..."

Sensing her fear is rising to panic, I take her hand and help her to stand. We look around and find a window at the back of the basement area.

"jungkook... is this the lee's?"

Her body is trembling violently as she looks around her. I see terror in her face, and I bring her into my arms and let her bury her face in my chest. I feel my shirt dampen with the tears she's shedding, and I try to calm her. I look around and see an old iron framed cot in the corner. My stomach twists when I see what are old blood stains on the thin mattress. Looking further, I see chains attached to the cot frame and my blood boils.

As soon as I realize this is the place that Ha-eun and Ju-won kept, and punished, I know I have to get her out quick.

"love... i'm going to try to break that window. once I have, i'm going to lift you to get you out. you'll go to the nearest house and call for help. call yoongi hyung and the police. ok?"

"i'm scared... what if they hurt you..."

"shhhh... i'm not going to let that happen love. please let's do this."

She agrees reluctantly. I grab the chair she was tied to, and carry it right below the window. I take off my hoodie to cover the glass, hoping that the noise of it breaking will be less. I don't waste any more time and punch my fist into the window. I do this a few times and then use my hoodie to finish removing the glass around the edges so that Sophia doesn't get cut. I look out the small window, and see it's dark and there doesn't seem to be anyone around.

I turn to get Sophia to find her curled into a ball shaking and crying quietly. She's staring at the cot and tears are falling non-stop. Getting down from the chair I approach her carefully, calling her name softly. It's like she can't hear me. I crouch next to her and place my hand on her shoulder. She immediately cowers away from me, whimpering. Her eyes are wide and unseeing while her breathing is fast.

"shit... sophia-ah... i'm here... it's me my love... jungkook... can you hear me?"

I see her eyes blink a few times and she turns to me slowly. She almost tackles me when she dives herself into my arms and begins sobbing. Placing kisses on her face and temple, I try to calm and quiet her down. I don't want anyone to hear us, and I feel like the time is running short. After a few minutes, she seems to come back to her senses.

"love... we have to hurry. can you remember what you need to do?"

She nods and stands up, almost falling immediately. Holding her by her waist I hold her to me and give her encouragement. When I know she's as solid as she's going to get, we head to the chair under the window. I climb up and hold my hand out...

"what if there are people out there waiting? i'm scared..."

"i know my love... but if you stay in here with me, there will be no escape for either of us. i know you're afraid... but you're much stronger than you think. i know you can do this. just run to the closest home and ask for help. i'll be fine until you can get back."

Giving her the biggest smile I can muster, I take her hand in mine and pull her up onto the chair with me. I connect our foreheads, and stare into her amazing eyes. I want her to be calm, and I want to feel her relax, but there's no time.

Turning my body to have her back in front of me, I grip her hips. I countdown to give her time to prepare, On 1. I lift her toward the window. She grunts as she pulls herself through the opening, but she manages to get all the way out. She turns and I see absolute terror in her eyes since I'm stuck here. There's no way I'd fit through the window, so I just reach a hand up to caress her cheek.

"go now love... i'll be here waiting. I love you."

A tear slips from her eye as she leans into my hand. The empty feeling after she pulls back is profound, but I don't let her see how affected I am.

"i love you too jungkook... so much..."

I give her my biggest smile, and watch her turn and look around. Seeing her stand and run out of my sight, makes me both happy, and scared. Just this once I want her to be alright... Get to safety, no matter what happens to me, I'll be ok if she is unharmed. I don't know how long I stand on the chair, watching the night, but I don't move just in case she appears in the window again.

I hear the keys outside the door again, and I hop down from my perch. Running to the opposite corner, I hide in the shadows. When the door opens, I see the flood of light from the hallway illuminate the room up to the chair I'd been tied to. My breaths are shallow, and I force myself not to charge at the figures entering. Aera's loud screaming voice makes my ears hurt, but I stand like a statue.

"WHERE IS HE?!? FIND HIM!!"

The man with her starts to walk towards where Sophia had been tied, but halts by the broken window. He turns and looks in every direction. I feel him looking towards me, but he doesn't seem to notice me.

"They got out the window... Aera we need to leave... The police are probably on the way!"

"NOOOOO!!! Jackson! THAT LITTLE BITCH CAN'T WIN!!"

"AERA!! THERE'S NO TIME!! LET'S GET OUT OF HERE!"

Jackson heads to the door, and Aera throws herself in his way. She's truly lost it at this point, but he hasn't. Still thinking they have the upper hand, he grabs her harshly to get her attention.

"Listen... They were unconscious... They don't know it was us yet. Let's get out now, and we'll make a new plan... Come on Aera!"

She finally agrees and they both leave the room. Sliding down the wall, I breathe out the air I'd been holding in. The pounding footsteps above tell me they're running to leave the home. I chuckle at how the tables have turned for now.

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Yoongi

Watching Hoseok set the table for the dinner I prepared, I can't keep the smile from my lips. He is beautiful in every way, and I feel so blessed to call him mine. His long, lean legs are on show in the shorts that hang low on his hips. I appreciate his toned arms as he stretches to place the tableware just so.

"Are you done staring?"

His question breaks me out of my lusty thoughts, and I laugh. He always catches me when I think I'm being discreet. Getting up from the couch, I approach him and run a finger over his chest, biting my lip between my teeth. I grab his hips firmly and pull him towards me.

"You're looking like a meal though... I can't help but to stare Hobi..."

The laugh that he barks out, makes me smile. I lean toward him and place a kiss on his neck, but he keeps laughing. I'm about to do something that will stop his laughter when my phone rings. Groaning, I retreat from the body contact with the sexy man in front of me. I look at the caller ID, but it's an unknown number. I'm about to decline it when Hobi reaches over and swipes it to answer. I glare at him playfully but put the phone to my ear.

Otp

Hello?

Y-Y-Yoongi?

Yes... Sophia?

Pl-Please h-help m-me... Jun-Jungkook... He-help...

Calm down Sophia... Take a breath... What's going on?

Th-They took us... He-he is tr-trapped...

Where are you? I'm on my way.

I'm at xxxx Street... Jun-Jungkook is in the ba-basement at the Lee's... Help him pleeeaaase...

Did you call the police Sophia?

No... I-I c-called you first.

Ok. Good... Don't call yet. Hobi and I are on the way. We'll get him out... Take deep breaths and try to calm down. Ok?

Ok... P-please hu-hurry.

I end the call and am already in motion. I grab Hobi and tell him to get changed and meet me at the car. Jogging down the hall, I decide to take the stairs to be quicker and bring the car to the entrance. Hobi meets me quickly, and I speed off to the Lee's mansion. I explain what Sophia told me, and he is very concerned.

"Yoongi... This stress is so bad for her and the baby. Where is she? I should go to her."

We arrive at the street, and I let Hobi out to go find Sophia. I pull into the driveway of the mansion and hop out immediately. I ring the bell, but get no answer. I continue trying the bell, and start banging on the door. After a few minutes with no answer, I start to walk the perimeter. I get a text from Hobi that says he's with Sophia, and she's unharmed, but scared. I ask him to find out how she got out.

He tells me she got out through a broken window, so I jog around the building, looking for the opening. When I find it, I kneel down and call out to Jungkook.

"Kookie-ah... You there?"

"Hyung! I'm here! Is Sophia alright? Where is she?"

"Calm down... She's with Hobi. Are you trapped?"

"They left the door unlocked, but I didn't want to risk running into anyone... They think I climbed out."

I tell him to meet me at the door, and I head back to the front. With no sign of Lee Ju-won, I stand right in front of the home. After a few minutes, the door flies open and Jungkook steps out. Knowing that he's most concerned for Sophia, I just get behind the wheel so we can drive the half block to the home she ran to when she got out.

As soon as the door opens, Jungkook almost pushes past the polite man who answered. He's allowed inside, and I stay to speak with the homeowner. He tells me that the last few weeks he's noticed a bunch of suspicious things. He hasn't seen Lee Ju-won in over a week, but he figured that he was on a vacation or something.

After a few minutes I see Jungkook carrying Sophia down the steps with Hobi trailing behind. She's still trembling, and Jungkook only pauses to thank the owner of the house for helping Sophia. We rush to my car, and I bring her directly back to the hospital.

Watching the couple cuddling in the back seat, I'm touched to hear Jungkook speaking quietly to her. She's in another world, and every one of us is concerned. The tears she's crying don't stop, and I can tell that just being in that house traumatized her. I feel Hobi squeeze my thigh in a comforting way, and I smile to him. We're going to make sure these 2 are alright. Enough is enough already!

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