Time is the only ointment for broken souls.

Sometimes, time is all it takes to forget the past, overcome traumas, and get a chance for a new beginning.

Many things could happen within a short gasp of time, many changes could occur, many tables could turn, and everything that seemed once impossible proves its capability by showing the exact opposite.

In this life, everything is possible, everything and no matter how much surreal it may seem could happen, you are living proof of this, you're life changed in the blink of an eye, and you lost everything you once owned between the dawn and the dusk of one single day, your freedom included.

If twenty-four hours were enough for such a big change to take place, two years are more than enough to create yet another turnover, dramatic or not it doesn't matter, it's a change nonetheless.

One that you thought could never happen, but it did.

You bid freedom goodbye when you saw Seokjin laying down breathless, blood oozing from his cracked skull, it was you who had called the police and informed them about the crime that had taken place, when they asked you if you have seen the culprit, that confession of yours was the first handcuff you felt around your wrist before the coldness of their metallic ones engulfs the soft skin.

When the judge pronounced your sentence, your gaze met your freedom once again, an apologetic look with a tear that had rolled down your cheeks were the only goodbye you could wave to it, knowing that you may never meet again.

Your mind kept traveling between different trances while your eyes were lost in your reflection in the mirror, it has been a while since you last saw that kind of image although it was your own, you couldn't agree more, appearance can easily change with some makeup and few accessories. You were about to forget to give some merited credit to the hair, the stylist did a good job in that department.

"It's all done Madame, I hope it's to your liking."

A faint smile crept on your lips, you were about to thank the lady and dismiss her when another person decided to do that in your stead.

" Beautiful. You did a good job, miss Choi, you can take your leave now."

Your eyes darted to meet the person who stood behind you, occupying the place miss Choi left empty, you were curious about many things, and many matters were the topics of your questions, but you decided to leave them on hold for a while, as you needed to address another subject for the moment before venturing on others.

" Why you're dolling me up?"

It's not like you had a job to tend to, nor did you need to meet with people or go outside sightseeing or shopping, just like when you were in the hospital, the majority of your time was spent in your room so you weren't able to figure out the reason behind the sudden new look you were forced to undergo.

" What's with the unsatisfied look y/n? I thought women like those kinds of stuff."

" I think my question was clear Jungkook."

In the span of two years, a lot has changed, but one thing refused to vary: Taehyung's absence.

While you waited for him every day until hope got lost in the mines of patience, destiny was working wonders in your favor, or was it Jungkook?

Saying that you were shocked would be an understatement, the bewilderment you felt when miss Baek handed you the brown envelope sent by the court of appeal was strong, you were lost and unaware of how such a roundabout suddenly got installed in your straight lane.

The new evidence that was sent to the prosecution office was enough for the court to accept the appeal, and the new lawyer that had taken your case was more than just talented, he was extraordinary.

Another thunderbolt hit you harshly when the prosecutor pressed the play button and turned the laptop toward you, the first sound you heard was familiar, it was your own voice, but as the scenes unfolded before you, your eyes kept widening until you forgot how to blink.

You had no idea about the presence of cameras in the living room, the reason for which you couldn't answer any of the prosecutor's questions making it hard for yourself and him to proceed with the investigation, you were lost while the officer was enraged by your silence, which has filled the poorly lit room with angst and trepidation.

On that night that changed your life, and while Seokjin was almost ripping your soul away from your body, you fought ferociously for your life, as he was strangling you with his strong hand, you kept pushing him away trying to save yourself when no one else came to your rescue, in a swift movement, you kicked him right between his legs, the pain that you caused him provided you an escape route from the bedroom toward the living room as the plan was to run toward the main door, however, that plan became a failure when you felt his strong grip on your arm.

Everything that followed has been captured by the secret cameras that have been planted in the living room, which has become grounds for an appeal and turned the case from first-degree murder to self-defense. Obviously, other videos that showed the abusiveness of Seokjin were supporting your lawyer's claims.

With everything he did to get your freedom back, Jungkook became your black knight in shining armor, or maybe your protector angel, anyway it doesn't matter, for he wished to gain more of those titles with the help he continued providing.

Jungkook was a powerful man, he has the money and the connections, which are all it takes in this cruel world to reach desired goals.

Jungkook's aim wasn't only to clear your name from the charges the prosecution has pressed against you, he needed you free from the walls of the hospital as well, thus, he decided to be generous with the doctor that has replaced Taehyung and the nurses, faking a report about your mental health wasn't something easy, it required a huge sum of money and several threats to get it done, but it wasn't something he couldn't afford for you, for your freedom.

He stayed behind the scenes until the day your doctor handed you the signed report which stated that your situation can be treated without being hospitalized, he only appeared when you were wandering in front of the hospital's gate holding your bag completely flustered, not fully aware what to do with your life or where to lead as you had no shelter left if not for your room in the third floor of that mental center.

Jungkook gained also the title of savior angel when he provided you with a house, and helped you reintegrate into a society that you had almost forgotten its ways.

" I heard and completely understood your question y/n, there's no need to get worked up darling"

" So, where's my answer then?"

Jungkook reached for your hand motioning you to stand up, his eyes traveled your figure while a smirk that held hints of satisfaction adorned his lips, he spun you around checking further your form, he liked what was gracing his sight.

As you retrieved your hand from his hold, you stood akimbo, your eyes buried in his doe-like ones, urging him for answers and explanation.

" For work obviously, what else could it be y/n"

He retorted with an almost uninterested tone, his hands shoved in his pockets while his eyes looked at the floor as if he was studying the design of his shoes.

"Which work?"

" You will be managing the new project the company has invested in, congratulations my dear y/n"

" Jungkook, care to explain which kind of situation is this? How on earth am I supposed to manage a project when I'm not even a part of the company anymore?"

Your voice came out a bit louder than you intended it to be, but you can't be blamed, he never told you about his plans, you almost felt as if you were a marionette whose strings were between his fingers.

He approached you with firm steps never breaking eye contact all the while, he only stopped his march when he felt satisfied with the little distance that separated your bodies, you were able to inhale the scent of his cologne mixed with his exhales from the closeness of your figures, you felt intimidated by his scrutiny and almost uncomfortable by the invasion of your personal perimeter but you refused to let that show.

" Who said that? If before you were an employee, now you are my partner dear y/n"

Your eyes widened upon hearing his words, you couldn't contain your bewilderment from showing, your expression became the reason behind the cunning smirk that was plastered over his face, and just when you were about to rejoinder breaking the silence that filled the room, he decided to continue further with his clauses.

" Silly me, I should have congratulated you before announcing such happy news, I keep messing with the order, sorry."

" Jungkook, I can't, I don't wanna be a part of the company nor I wanna work to begin with. I'm not ready yet"

" You can" his voice came out an octave lower while his hand reached to rest on your waist, pulling closer your body to his sturdy one, "you're more than capable y/n".

Not able to utter a single word, nor able to break free from his hold that was making the situation more of an uncomfortable one, you just kept looking at the man in front of you while your eyes were on a mission to search for further explanation in the depth of his inky orbs. A failed attempt though.

Jungkook wasn't an easy man to decipher, he enjoyed his ambiguousness and made out of it a style that suited his features just fine, it added to his masculinity a touch of roughness that was surely appreciated by the women that kept drooling over him, not only to them but also to his partners and business associates, it was like the last touch a renowned chef would add before serving his dish. Appealing.

Jungkook softly tucked your hair behind your ear while fighting the urge to continue his exploration of your skin, his hand was wishing for some more sensual contact, the way he gulped soundly was telling tales about his burning desire to trace your bare neck with soft touches, but he knew how to pull his brakes by retrieving his hands to his pockets forbidding them from creating a scandal.

" We will meet our new partner today, I left some files for you to read, familiarize yourself with the project, I'll pick you up in an hour"

You kept watching as he retreated, had you had an audience in that room, they would think you were admiring his broad shoulders, while in reality, you were only struggling to release the words inside your brain that refused to get organized.

"Is it another scheme you want me to be part of?"

Your words forced the brusque halt of his steps, while his head refused to turn around to meet your gaze, his eyes kept looking at you from over his shoulder, contemplating for a second or so before rejoining your question.

" I suggest you keep your head free from such nonsense", his voice calm and full of the confidence you lacked, slowly, he turned around to face you with an unbothered aura, " instead, fill it with some useful information, I expect you to come out with brilliant ideas after reading the file y/n, don't disappoint me".

The sigh that left your mouth was filled with uneasiness, you facepalmed as you dropped your weight on the bed, confused you kept looking at the ceiling studying the pattern of its cornice, only one thing was crystal clear in your brain that was filled with skepticism, you scoffed as it was irrelevant to the situation you were going through, but he was everything you were certain about.

Kim Taehyung.

Longing for him has become a part of you, never once have you forgotten his soothing voice, and never once the ghost of his touches on your skin left you, there was no need to question your sanity as it was lost, but this time the reason wasn't your post-traumatic disorder, it was him.

As you settled outside of the fences and regained your lost stability in the world you've been kept out of, the first thing you did was searching for Taehyung everywhere accessible to you, maintaining discretion, you even dared to contact Jimin hoping for leads or anything that can be helpful for your instance, but to no avail, every door you tried opening was locked.

The ride was long, and if once upon a long time you were comfortable around Jungkook, well, that wasn't the case anymore, silence reigned over the atmosphere, he was busy studying his files and checking the emails he kept receiving, while you were busy counting the trees that passed you in a blur.

You almost fell when you stepped out of the vehicle as the driver opened the door for you, walking with heels had never been something you enjoyed, but at least in the past you rocked those stilettos without showing discomfort, unfortunately, that has changed also which has led Jungkook to become your support, he wasn't against the idea, nor was it the hand of his that chilled on your waist keeping your stability on check.

You thanked the waiter who took your coat as you entered the restaurant, the place was classy and you couldn't hide that it was to your liking, you followed Jungkook's steps as he was being guided toward your table by the waitress, your eyes kept wandering around as your curiosity kept spiking by the emptiness of the place before a considerate Jungkook appeased it by informing you that the place has been totally reserved for the planned dinner.

You kept watching him as he shook hands with the man you couldn't clearly see as Jungkook's figure obstructed your vision, truth be told, the encounter with the guy was nothing exciting for you from the start, you were uninterested, but that only lasted until Jungkook's voice echoed in your ears and lodged in your brain.

" Y/n, I would like to introduce Mr. Kim Taehyung, our partner. "

Happy birthday to our lovely Golden Maknae Kook in advance 🎂💜🎉🍾

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