The office room is much quieter than usual and is tense-filled. Nothing but the clatter of the typewriter and his deep, shallow breaths can be heard.

"Fuck... Not again! I'm tired of travelling!!" he leans back into his chair, shutting his eyes close and groaning.

Just then, he hears a knock at his door, followed by a dramatic voice, "May I come in, Mr.... JeOn?!"

But Jungkook is too engrossed and tensed because of the new information he just received moments ago that he just hums, permitting the person to come in.

"Kookiee-- oh... You seem tensed. What's wrong, lil bro?"

It's just then that he lifts up his eyes to glance at the visitor, a relieved smile creeps up at his face, "Oh hyung. It's you... I was thinking of calling you here anyways."

"Mhm... I see. I'm here to tell you something important too... Hear me out first. It's urgent," Jimin's warm smile fades away as he stares at Jungkook. Jungkook raises his brows, indicating him to proceed whatever he wants to tell him.

"You know... Mom is not keeping well... Dad called me up yesterday," Jimin looks down and sighs.

Jungkook's eyes widen, a hint of concern and fear fills them. He asks him immediately, his voice laced with concern, "Mom... What happened to her?"

"Nothing serious Kook. She has been quite weak and also, she lost a lot of weight in a few days. They consulted a doctor and he informed that she is suffering from Anaemia," Jimin nibbles on his lower lip, "The doctor strictly instructed that she requires complete rest for at least a week. But you know right... Dad..."

Jungkook chuckles at that, "He doesn't even know to cook properly. It's always either undercooked or burnt."

Jimin wiggles his eyebrows,"Mhm. You remember that incident well, huh?"

Jungkook breaks out laughing, his eyes crinkling at the ends and his nose scrunching. It's a rare scene to see him laugh, probably only Jimin has seen it yet.

He holds his chest, trying to retain his composure as he speaks, "Ah that... I remember!! How can I forget it? Mom left for her home-town and we both were left alone with dad for a day. He somehow cooked instant ramen after reading the instructions for about a hundred times and then...," he purses his lips firmly to fight back the urge to laugh out, "You spilled it all over the kitchen and we had to sleep empty stomach!!"

Jimin rolls his eyes, "You don't know the reality behind it, do you?"

Jungkook raises his brows in enthusiasm, "Reality? What kind of?"

"Of course there is a reason behind my actions," Jimin glares at him, in fun, "Dad accidently put a huge amount of garlic powder in it mistakenly!! Now, imagine what would have happened if I didn't do that!! I saved you!!"

Jungkook's smile fades away as he stares at Jimin in disbelief, "G-Garlic...?" Damn! He hadn't known this secret. He imagines that old scene and shivers thinking of the outcome if Jimin hadn't done his mischievous act.

Jimin grins lovingly at Jungkook's expression, who's looking like a baby right now, with his doe eyes widened and his mouth agape. He looks so cute, just like he used to be those days.

And Jungkook doesn't miss the chance to hear his thoughts. His expression changes in less than a second as he glares cutely at Jimin, "I am not cute!"

Jimin breaks out laughing, his laughter fills up the silence of the room. His eyes crinkle at the ends, making them seem closed, which makes Jimin look extremely cute. Jungkook couldn't help but chuckle at it.

Jimin retains his calm before proceeding further, "Okay... Let's get to the main point," he clears his throat, "Can you please... Accompany me this time?"

Jungkook lifts up his brow in confusion, "Huh? Where?"

"Busan... I'm going home tomorrow," Jimin gives a light smile, awaiting for his reply. He proceeds, "Mom misses you a lot. Dad too. It's been like more than two years since you visited them."

Jungkook's eyes turn softer at the mention of them. He hadn't realised until now that it has been more than two years since he had visited them.

"You know, mom cries every night when she calls me, mentioning you. You don't even make a call to them, not even once in a month! It's always her who calls you!" a frown settles on Jimin's face as he stares at Jungkook with disappointed eyes.

Jungkook looks down, feeling guilty about it. He never intended to do this. It's all because of his hectic schedule that he rarely gets time to call their parents. He sighs, "I'm sorry, Hyung... I never meant to. You know right how busy I'm..."

"Okay okay... But will you come with me?" Jimin asks him with hopeful eyes.

"No... I can't...," Jungkook mumbles and sighs. He turns his laptop screen towards Jimin, telling him about his upcoming schedule, "I've a business meeting in Milan. I've to head out tomorrow too."

Jimin pouts at his rejection, "Fine... It's alright."

"You know, I'm fuckin stressed!!" Jungkook groans as he lays back into his chair and covers his face with his palms.

"What's wrong?"

"Whom should I take with me to the meeting as my secretary? Christopher is on leave due to his leg injury...," he sighs.

"Goshh... You're stressed about that? C'mon!! There are so many employees! Just take one with you," Jimin frowns.

"Not all are good enough to play the role of my secretary. For being the secretary of the CEO, you must need to have a lot of--"

"Fine fine! Don't start your lecture now!" Jimin shakes his head,  "What about Hobi? He's really good! You'll be pleased by his etiquette for sure."

"Hobi? Who?" Jungkook asks in confusion. He doesn't know about the nicknames that his employees use to call themselves.

"Ah sorry... It's Jung. Jung Hoseok," Jimin clarifies.

"Mhm... He's preferable. But... I'm thinking of giving him the charge of the Head while we both are away. Someone needs to look after the working of the employees..."

"Ah right. Then, what about the Assistant Chiefs? They're pretty good too! Min Yoo--" Jimin is about to mention Yoongi's names when Jungkook interrupts him, "Oh, hell no!! Not that bastard! I hate him and his attitude!"

"Oh c'mon!!" Jimin whines, "At least he doesn't show off his petty attitude in front of you! You don't know how he acts with the other employees!"

"Of course! How can he?" Jungkook smirks, "He probably doesn't want to lose his dear job."

"Alright," Jimin sighs, "Tae-- I mean, Kim Taehyung?"

"Nah, he's a child! He often gets too hysterical. He'll mess it up all!" Jungkook makes up a weird expression.

"He's not a child, for your information," Jimin gives him a side eye, "We're of the same age."

"Whatever," Jungkook rolls his eyes.

"Then... Choi Y/N? She's the best among them. She probably won't disappoint you."

Hell no! Jungkook's eyes widen at the mention of her. He didn't see it coming. His mouth goes dry. He clenches his jaw tight when the memories of her come flooding back to his mind.

Those bickerings... That dominant nature of hers... That extraordinary confidence... Hell! He can't stand that! Just a mere evening spent with her and she was on his fuckin nerves. How is he supposed to spend a total of 5 days with her?

But on the other hand, there's no such employee that he can trust with to be play the role of his secretary. All of them lack something in their etiquette. But Y/N... She might be annoying for him but her bold and confident demeanor and her eloquence makes her different from others. She has that quality to catch everyone's attention in a room and make them agree to her points. She's perfect!

Jungkook heaves out a sigh of defeat. I've no other choice. Seems like fate always has a way to make me suffer.

He looks at Jimin and bites on his inner cheeks momentarily before commanding him, "Fine. Call both of them here. And book the tickets."

Jimin gives a weird smile, a wicked smile to be exact. He must be up to some mischief.

What is he thinking? Jungkook frowns at him.

"Sure... Mr. Jeon!" He bows and leaves.

:::

Y/N is seated on her desk, being stressed with her workload. She leans onto her table, typing aggressively with a frowned expression. Gosh... I've to complete this today! She groans mentally.

Suddenly, her cabin door creaks open, revealing two men. But Y/N is too engrossed in her work to notice him.

"May we come in, Ma'am?"

"Yes," she huffs out, without glancing at them.

"Woahh... Seems like our Y/Nie is too stressed..."

It's just then that she lifts up her gaze off the computer screen and looks up at the two men standing in front of her. Her expression changes into her usual cheerful one as she smiles at them, "Hobi? Jiminie? What are you doing here?"

"Just came to check on you, babe," Jimin winks at her while Y/N rolls her eyes, "Oh Jimin, don't!"

Hoseok giggles, "He's kidding. We're here to inform you that Mr. Jeon has called us in his office. He has got some work with us."

Y/N raises her eyebrows, "Huh? But with you two? Aren't my work supposed to be with Min Yoongi and Tae?"

Hoseok shrugs, "I don't have any idea of what he's planning."

"Okay... Wait a minute...," she hurriedly saves her digital work and gets up, "Let's go then, whatever it is."

:::

"Mr. Jeon... You called us?" Hoseok asks him, standing tall with his formal posture, hands held together behind his back. Jungkook gives him a small smile. He won't lie, he feels like Hoseok is the best employee in his industry, even better than Jimin.

"Yes, Mr. Jung," he glances down at his table and picks up a paper, handing it to him. Y/N has no idea what's happening and is confused.

She looks at Hoseok and observes his facial expressions change from formal to a jolly one that he often shows with his friends. His eyes widen, a wide smile creeps up on his face. He stares at Jungkook and asks him, a hint of disbelief in his tone, "Is it... Am I really..."

Jungkook pokes his inner cheek to fight back a smile, "Yes. I'm going to Milan for a business meeting. And Mr. Park has got some urgent work so, he's taking a leave for a week. So, while I'm away, you've been given the overall charge," he gets up from his seat and forwards his hand for a shake, "Take care of it. Good luck."

Hoseok nibbles on his lower lip and nods. He shakes hands with him, "Thank you so much, Mr. Jeon. It means a lot to me."

Jungkook just nods. He then glances at Y/N momentarily and huffs, "So... Ms. Choi, you're coming with me to Milan."

Y/N's eyebrows shoot up at his words. "What?! Are you serious?!" she stares at him blankly. Seeing Jungkook stare at her sharply, she realises her tone. She clears her throat, "Ah... Apologies, Mr. Jeon," she bows to him.

Jungkook just presses those lips into a thin line and sighs. He proceeds, "My secretary is on leave. So, I want someone to replace him for now. We're leaving tomorrow."

Y/N nods, "Okay... Mr. Jeon."

They all bow to him and get to leave his room. Just then, Jungkook's voice resonates through the room,

"Choi, stay back. I've got to tell you something."

Hearing him, Y/N freezes on her spot. Tell something to me...? But what? Is he going to tell me that it's a date for us??

She looks back at him, her eyes widen a bit as she nibbles on her lower lip. Hoseok stares at Jungkook with both a confused and surprised look. While Jimin, who was surprised a few seconds ago, now smirks and winks at Jungkook.

Have fun with your girl, brother. Jimin knows it well that Jungkook must have heard his thoughts. And judging by his intense glare, he's sure about it.

Deciding to not interfere, Hoseok and Jimin make their way out of the CEO office. Now, it's just Y/N and Jungkook alone there.

Y/N gives a wicked grin at Jungkook, "So... Jungkook, what happened so suddenl--" her words are interrupted when she sees him coming closer to hers. She doesn't know why but it sends shivers down her spine.

She slowly takes a step back. Each step he comes closer to her, she goes backward. It's until her back meets the luxurious wall of his office and... she's now trapped between his buff arms on each side of her body. He pins her to the wall, making her unable to move an inch.

"Mr. Jeon...?!"

So, finally I'm back with it. Idk how the chapter was but I tried my best. I tried to make it a bit mysterious this time, hinting at a deeper connection between Jungkook and Jimin. What are your guesses?

I'll try to update faster in the month of December as I've to take a hiatus, or if not, very slow updates from January to March because my exams will be starting TT

Thank you for reading!! ^^
Love ya! 💜