'Inyeon' A taekook tale

Taehyung slammed on the brakes, the car screeched to a halt and he got out. The door clicked shut behind him, the force of the wind snapped the trees in each side, in two. He rushed to the kitchen, after ensuring Tata was in his room and Duri absent.

" I demand an explanation." His rasky voice startled them." Is what Kai told true?"

EunJin smirked. She was bound by her promise to Jungkook to keep quiet but Kai wasn't. Therefore, acted accordingly. She was so proud of the younger and his determination to disclose the truth even at the cost of his job.

" Answer me Goddamn it! Is is true? Why wasn' t I informed? Why was I kept in the dark? Who gave you the right to withhold these information? Speak!" he barked, throwing his keys across the room, as the girls duck to avoid them. EunJin was methodically cleaning the counter, backfacing him.

" You didn't ask ." she replied casually.

" Should I?" He was pissed with everyone, especially himself." I was kept in the dark."

" Perhaps someone should teach you to ask the right questions." she pointed out sweetly with a dose of sarcasm." Instead of believing what you are served! You chose to follow darkness because it suited you. Chose the easy way out. Don't blame us for your stupidity."

" So you didn't borher telling me?" He waved his fists at her ,then slammed them on the table, in front of him." JungTae is my son. I love him more than anything. I deserve to know the freaking truth...If Kai is not using it to bring Jungkook back."

The woman wipped her hands on a towel cloth, fold it carefully,turning around to face a fretted Taehyung." Stubborn mule! Pathetic excuse of a man! You have been manipulated, used, deceived for years, yet you are still behaving like an immature, irresponsible crybaby! Running behind her like a lost puppy... forgiving... forgetting... That woman has you wrapped around her little finger! Blinded you. Destroyed your life and consequently your son's. You witnessed her behaviour but you chose to ignore it and fall for her lies! How can you be so naive? Did you actually believe she would act so bravely and save Tata? The real culprit is you Kim Taehyung.Not us. Not Kook. Do.you.want.to.hear.the.truth? Can.you.handle.the truth?" Being bold and rude was a completely new approach on behalf of EunJin, who had spent her entire life working for the Kims, had raised both Tae and Jimin. Right now rage was getting the best of her. She had run out of patience!

" Yes..." A knot was stuck in his throat, blocking the words.

" Everything Kai has told is the absolute truth. Not only she didn't save him but she was the one who pushed him inside the pool. While your son was drowning she was laughing, peacefully reading her magazine. Like nothing happened! If Jungkook hadn't shown, we would have had a funeral. How did you repay him? Yelled, accused,threatened him and his family. People you don't know and haven't done anything to you expect raise a brave son who saved yours! The real threat is in your home... in your bed..next to your son. Thrives on your insecurities, false judgement and incapability to distinguish truth from lies. Do you care to know how many times she has verbally and physically abused him? Have you heard his cries and pleads for help? No... You are too damn busy pampering her royal highness! You are a bad father Taehyung. Face it.

" She took deep breaths and continued." Everyone, including your parents, brother, friends had warned you about her! Her cunning character, her insufficiency as a wife and mother, but you chose to ignore them thinking they were manipulating you. You are a pushover Kim Taehyung! So I am asking you. Why do you hate Jungkook so much? What has he done to you rather than benefit your son? "EunJin crossed her arms over her chest, stomping her foot." Oh! One last thing ..while you were playing happy family, Jungkook was hospitalised with acute pneumonia for saving your son! Just saying... How much of a fool do you feel right now?" She was so irked that her effort to restrain her tongue was killing her. Oh boy she had more to say!

Taehyung doubts remained. He couldn't even imagine his own wife tried to ...kill their son! No...He had years of practising in being a complete moron that was bound to leave scars." You two" pointing at the girls." Were you present? Is this true?"

EunJin bitterly chuckled at the question. Even after her explanation and scolding,he was still doubting.

" Yes, Mr.Kim. We witnessed everything." Hei-Ran replied first." Jungkook saved him."

" Kook wasn't even here when it happened." Micha added, squeezing her apron with her hands.

The man was going crazy! His puffed chest, rapid heartbeat and pursed lips were evidence of his state." Why didn't he tell me?"

" Would you have believed him? Or should I remind you how willing you were to blame him , to begin with? God forbids nobody touches her!" she moaked him.

" You should have told me , EunJin."

" Kook made me promise not to. He was afraid his presence caused more problems than it solved. Kai hadn't made any promises, that's why he came to find you."

Taehyung 's anger and guilt were escalating. He shrugged his shoulders, as if the weight of the world was on them. The tightness in his chest suffocated him, his legs went weak, so he leaned against the wall for support.

Disturbing thoughts stirred his mind. Wrath mixed with guilt. Shame mixed with disappointment. The realisation Duri tried to kill Tata, her own son, was making his stomach clench in repulsiveness. He was blind to her wickedness.EunJin was right...He was a horrible father. Always shouting his love for Tata ,while in reality , he did nothing to protect him from her.

He had the urge to choke her...wipe that fake concern of her face. Kick her out of his house and life! And there was Jungkook...He had no answer for any of EunJin 's questions. He , himself, was unable to grasp his actions. The reasons he remained to a failed marriage. His inexplicable detest for Jungkook. The only thing he knew for sure,was the great fear and weakness his presence around him caused.Like he posed a threat to all he believed, the foundations of his entire existence.

Nevertheless,his own personal conflicts shouldn't have been an obstacle in recognising the benefits that boy brought to Tata's life. He blamed Jungkook when his wife was responsible for his son's condition. For an arrogant man like Tae, asking for forgiveness or admitting his mistakes was unacceptable. This time , he was determined to put aside his pride, say sorry but mostly teach that bloody woman a lesson. Divorce seemed the only option left.

" Do you know Jungkook 's address?" he asked without further delay.

" No...but Kai does. He took him home when you kicked him out." EunJin answered sarcastically." Thank God there are still logical people in this household."

Hurriedly,he stormed out leaving a trail of tension in their wake , called Kai and got Jungkook 's home address. The house was relatively close, taking him only twenty minutes to reach.

Parking his car across the street, he lacked in strength to approach and ring the bell. Waiting for almost an hour inside the black SUV ,he observed two figures coming out of the house. The older, a medium height male with a beaming smile, had his hand wrapped around Jungkook 's waist ,while he was staring at him fondly.

Taehyung cocked his head,his chest rose and fell with rapid movements. He blew out his cheeks, squeezing the steering wheel so tight , his knuckles hurt from pressure.

Who the hell was he? Why was Jungkook looking at him so lovingly? Why was he hugging him? Who gave him the fucken right to hold him that way? A boyfriend perhaps? But Jungkook had told him he was single. The man realised he hated the idea of Jungkook being with anyone...man or woman. And the age difference between them was obvious. Maybe he liked older men.

He shook his head to get rid of any negative thoughts ,along with the feeling of jealousy ,that caused him to bite his lips so damn hard, he tasted blood. When he got out of the car, they were backfacing him, so it was impossible to see him walking their way.

" Jungkook?"

A triffling ,quivering voice halted the two men. Jungkook 's heart was about to burst out of his chest, his knees bend, as he slowly turned to face him. Hobi 's initial reaction was to hug his ' cousin' after years of anticipation. His second, was to break his stubborn head but ended up holding Jungkook 's hand for support.

" Mr Kim...Why are you here?" The cold, sharp tone made the man gulp. Who told him it would be easy?

" Could we talk? Please!"

" I was under the impression we had already said everything."

" Jungkook, please. Five minutes is all I ask." The word ' please' came out so natural, surprising even him.

" If you came here to insult or threaten me, may I remind you I no longer work for you,I'm not scared of you and you might not like my responses. I would advice you to leave. I have better things to do than waste my time talking to you. Besides I am trying very hard to be polite and it's not working.!" Facing him after weeks was painful as well as irritating. He could punch him in the face and wipe out that usual ,arrogant smirk.

Hobi, in an attempt to smoothe the situation, offered his hand to Tae." Hello. I'm Park Hoseok... Jungkook 's hyung....his papa 's cousin." he emphasized.

Taehyung ,rather relieved, accepted the handshake." Nice to meet you. I'm Kim Taehyung... Jungkook 's boss."

" Ex boss! I was fired! Remember?" he reminded him cockily, giving him a sideway glance, rolling his eyes.

" I'll let the two of you talk." Hobi intervened." Kook be gentle." he whispered to the younger, before returning to the house.

Jungkook puffed." Five minutes. Use them wisely." he warned him strictly, tapping his wrist, referring to time.

Taehyung mustered all his remaining courage to find the proper words." Kai told me what really happened that day...I can't thank you enough for saving Tata. I will be forever grateful. I understand there is excuse for the way I treated you and the horrible threats to your family however I am truly sorry.JungTae is my life and I wasted precious time shutting my eyes to the truth, it became my second nature. No more! I've had enough.Please Jungkook forgive me!"

" Easier said than done,Mr Kim ."

" I didn't mean to snub at you...I got angry hearing my son's condition and the thought of losing him..." his voice cracked, before completing the sentence.

" I was an easy target for you. You didn't care about knowing the truth, only to victimise yourself, blame me , idolise your wife and neglect your son's needs.Just because you were angry didn't mean you had to be cruel with me. I am a person with feelings not an object to mistreat, when it suits your delusions."

"I won't argue with anything you said. You are absolutely right to all you think of me..I've been a jerk.Please accept my sincere apology." Words wouldn't come out easily this time, probably out of guilt.

The younger was staggered at the scene unfolding before his eyes. The all mighty Kim Taehyung, the gallant,valiant General was begging for forgiveness. If the situation wasn't so ridiculous, he would glady punch his handsome face and tell him to fuck off!

" Ok I forgive you. Anything else? I have a movie date... so are we done here?" He couldn't stand his presence without remembering the harsh words he threw at him in the past. His rude comments. Aggressive attitude. Scoffing gaze. He was so pissed he was this close of attacking him.

" Tata misses you very much. He refuses to eat, leave his room or talk to me. He is asking for you...his Kookie." His palms were sweaty, his breath fizzled and the buzzing in his head was piercing his temple." Could you please reconsider coming back? Tata needs you...I need you...more than ever." he begged in a devastating tone.

" You have a lot of nerve asking me that! Would you accept if you were in my shoes? You wife hates my guts. You can't stand my presence. Why would you want me back? Why would I wish to intentionally torture myself by returning to a house I am unwanted?" He purposely ignored the 'I need you ' part just because he wouldn't give that arrogant man the satisfaction of watching him being affected. He wanted to act tough. Taehyung deserved it.

The older, with two big strides, came closer to Jungkook." I've made many mistakes but I don't hate you Jungkook. Duri will no longer pose a threat to you , I promise .."

" Your promises worth nothing."

" Believe me when I say you'll get the respect you deserve. You will be solely responsible for Tata. Taking orders from noone. I will triple your salary, If ..."

Jungkook cut him off raising his hand." Bribing me is the wrong way to buy my return. I don't care about money. They were not the reason I accepted the job in the first place."Jungkook emphasized bitterly, offended by his proposal. Who the hell did he think he was? Buying his return and affection for Tata?

" It was not my intention to insult you...I am at a loss here...I have no idea how to handle the situation...I am losing my son...please accept the position again...If Tata means anything to you, will at least think about it?" he insisted rependant. Pleading was a massive blow to his imperious ego. but he wanted...need him back, to his house, his life.

" It's never your intention Mr.Kim, yet here we are!"

The older bowed his head at the comment ,out of shame. He was right about everything.

" I can't give you an answer right now.I need to think." Jungkook finally replied after minutes of silence and a familiar, boxy smile molded Taehyung 's face. The younger's heart skipped a beat but shrugged it off . Taehyung 's hand circled the younger 's and a massive wave of electricity penetrated their bodies.

" Thank you... that's all I'm asking...thank you!"

Taehyung 's piercing gaze was produsing shivers to the younger, still maintaining a dour expression.

"Bye...Jungkook..." Tae lisped,sounding more like a shivering moan,holding his hand tight, not letting go. A few awkward minutes went by,you could hear a pin drop.

" You are holding my hand..."

" Yes...I am..." His heart was racing in his chest,but couldn't find the strength to let go. He loved the feeling their touch was giving to his body.

" Would you mind...?" Jungkook removed his hand harsly,dashing off to hide his flustered face, mumbling 'Goodbye'.

The man brought his hand, the same one the younger had touched, on his heart, feeling sharp tingles all over his body.

" What was that? His touch was so....soft... warm...Fuck I want to touch him again...!" he surprisingly admitted almost breathlessly ,while butterflies were having a freaking party in his stomach. Slinging to his car, he was stuffed with joy and anticipation. That boy looked so damn cute and gorgeous in his outfit, it made him drool. Black T-shirt , grey, skater tie- dye hoodie hugging his perfectly shaped upper body. Graffiti crest,cotton track pants , making his round ass look eatable and black sneakers. Taehyung was never into casual, sports look but that boy was undeniably stunning in them!

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He returned home with a affectionate smile on his lips ,to face his soon to be ex-wife!

Duri had just finished her bubblebath, comfortably lying on the king size bed. The instant Taehyung stepped foot inside, she arose, tiptoeing to reach him. Her arms circled his neck, attempting to kiss him. Unfortunately for her , he removed them, shoving her aside ,which caused her to stumble back on the bed.

" Darling what's the matter? Tired from work? Let me give you a massage to take the tension off."

The man took off his grey jacket suit,tossed it on the white ottoman, along with his black tie. He opened the nightstand, took out a packet of cigarettes and lit one, inhaling the burning smoke ,feeling rejuvenated.

" Accept the job offer, you so foolishly tried to hide. Pack your bags and leave."

The bluntant remark awestruck the woman. Taehyung raked his fingers through his hair, rubbing the back of his meck as he took a few more puffs of smoke and put it out." I thought I've made myself clear. Won't ask you twice."

Duri loomed up, unfolding her hand to touch his cheek. He shoved her again with a sense of disgust written on his face. Being patient and holding back his anger was getting the best of him."No need to pretend.I know everything."

" I don't know what you mean darling!" Duri stammered, breaking out in cold sweat.

" Dragging Tata out in the cold. Pushing him inside the pool. Lying about saving him. Deliberately accusing Jungkook. Taking advantage of my anger.Need I say more?"

Duri's skin turned white as a ghost and choke on thin air." Lies! All lies! I would never act this way! I love our son...I saved his life! How can you accuse me of something so ludicrous? They are plotting against me to bring that boy back!" she spouted." They would do anything to get him back...he has blinded them with his pretend politeness and...."

"Who? I never told you from where I leant the truth."he leered.

Diri felt trapped in her own web of lies, she had so meticulously created." Well...I assumed...who else would defend him?" she managed to lisp, breathing heavily.

" You stop at nothing, don't you? No guilt. No remorse for your attitude. Always ready to point fingers." he threw at her, disgusted by both of them.

" Please darling...think rationally..."

" I was blind for too long, not them."

" Darling how can you say that? They are against us...They hate me! Their behaviour towards me is awful!" she lied ." Disobeying me... ignoring me... talking behind my back..."

" Plotting and lying is your unique talent! Everybody lies except you!I gave you an order Duri...keep in mind my resilience is running out.!"

" Please baby you have to believe me... I had nothing to do with our son's condition. Please darling I'm your wife....I love you!" Her fake tears didn't seem to affect Taehyung this time.On the contrary, his rage was simmering, ready to scald his evil wife.

The man gnashed his teeth in rage. His blood pressure was sky high!" I curse the day I married you! Brought you in my house. Allowed you near my son. You are unfit to be a mother. To raise a child. To love him. You only love yourself. No more! I want you out of our lives tonight or else I'll kick you out myself! Imagine the tabloids tomorrow, when the press discovers what you've done! Say goodbye to your career for ever!"

His contemptuous words plunged in the woman 's head,as she finally grasped that refusing to admit the truth wouldn't have a propitious effect on her difficult current situation." I'm sorry...I lose control... especially when that boy is around. I feel insecure like he is stealing your love...my son's love...please forgive me! I'll get professional help and work on my issues...We can solve this together. The two of us...please don't send me away.... I'll die without you!" All she needed was a stage, spotlights, an audience and an applause to complete the scene.

" The two of us? You make us the problem when it's clearly you. Your attitude.Your abusive nature. Please stop patronising me!Your actions indicate otherwise. Why so much hate against JungTae? Why can't you love him? Why do you find pleasure into torturing him? It has nothing to do with Jungkook. He's only been here a few weeks but your lack of affection , your indifference have deeper roots. Don't blame Jungkook for any of these." Her silence was the answer Taehyung expected. The reason to send her as far away as possible." I want a divorce." the man announced while she widen her eyes in horror, falling into his arm as a last resort to force his sympathy.

" I'll change! I promise!I love you Tae...I love you so much....I need this marriage to work...please don't send me away from you!" She chose her words carefully. Not fully admitting,nor refusing.

Taehyung pushed her one more time." Your reaction shows you only care about staying married to me.Where is our son in your worries? I didn't hear you talk about him once. You tried to..." he paused unable to say the words."kill him! God give me strength!" He raised both hands , cursing outloud!" You tried to kill my son! What kind of a monster are you?"

" I won't give you a divorce." She was determined to remain his wife forever. Whatever the cost. She hated losing. What Duri wanted Duri got! However, she had to exhibit leniency in order to rectify her past and present doings." I am willing to leave. Give you space. Allow you to contemplate our situation cautiously not impulsively. It's the best solution for our family. As a mother I have certain rights.... Don't make me use them." Her clear insinuations,blant threats hit straight on the target.

Taehyung understood his choices for now, where limited. Dragging her to court, fighting for custody would elongate what he wanted to avoid. Besides he hardly thought he had enough evidence to form a case. The eye witnesses were his staff. People on his payroll. Plus the scandal, revelations, custody battles could harm his reputation.

The other choice was to kill her but he hated crammed places and prison was no joke! Reluctantly he agreed just to buy time and come up with a better plan. Duri left the same day. Everything went back to normal....well except one. Jungkook wasn't there.