MINE

19

The next day was hectic as usual. I had to submit two manuscripts and finish two more. Jin decided to hang out in my apartment after dropping Min Gyu off to school. It was Friday and I was happy for the weekends. I would get some proper sleep.

The day ended quicker than I thought. I was getting off sooner than expected but the bad news for me was I got three more manuscripts piled up for me. And the unexpected news was...the heas called us for an emergency meeting with a client. I decided to call Jin.

"Yeah,Ji Hwa-ssi?" He greeted cheerfully.
"Jin-ssi, I am gonna be late. I am called for an emergency meeting. How is my son doing?" I asked.
"Oh, Tae and Yoongi decided to crash here since I am here. We boys are having fun. When will the meeting get over?"
My heart acted strangely at the mention of Yoongi. He probably wanted to see Min Gyu. I sighed.
"Ah...it will probably take an hour."
"Okay. I will go pick you up."
"No-"
"Aiy...I dont want you to come home alone. I will pick you up." He said.
"Okay." I smiled.
"See ya."
"Yeah." I hanged up.

The thought of Yoongi with Min Gyu scared me. Did he really mean whatever he said that night? Now that he knew, would he really take my son away from me?

...

The meeting lasted for an hour and I called Jin right after. He was already on his way and it didnt take him long to reach. I got in and smiled at him sweetly. He smiled sweetly but it somehow didnt touch his eyes.

"What happened? Is something wrong?" I asked, getting chills. Why did he look upset?
"It's nothing. Really." He said and accelerated the car.
I frowned and placed my hand on top of his on the steering wheel.
His lips twitched at the corners.
"Come on, tell me." I said  my heart feeling tight. Did Yoongi tell him?
"It's...about Min Gyu. Tae and I were playing Uno while Yoongi and Min Gyu were playing with the remote control car in the balcony. After a while, I went to call them. I didnt mean to eavesdrop but I listened anyway." He said, his eyes upset.
"What did you hear?" My heart was at my feet.
"Min Gyu was sharing about how he got bullied at school because he didnt have a father. His classmates always discriminated and made of him. He told he used to run errands for his classmates."
My heart ached like crazy. My child had never shared those with me. He never told me about bullies. He always told he was good friends with everyone. How come I didnt know?
A lump rose in my throat.
"He never shared these with us. But I was surprised he was opening up to Yoongi so soon. I...i feel so bad. I always tried to be a good dad for him but...i never knew what was actually going on in his life. I...i feel so upset." He sounded so upset with himself.
Swallowing the lump in my throat, I took his hand and entwined our fingers. "Please dont blame yourself. After hearing this, I feel I have failed as a parent. I always asked him if everything was good at school and he would always roll his eyes and say everything is fine. He...never told me he got bullied because of that reason..." my voice broke at the end.
I couldn't believe it.

Jin quietly parked the car at the side of the road. He unbuckled his seat belt and pulled me into a hug.
"Ji Hwa-ssi, you are a great mom. Dont blame yourself." He whispered, patting my head.
"Jin-ssi, I know you tried hard to be a good dad... I am sorry." I sobbed.
The feeling at that moment were all mixed up. I wanted to cry so badly. I failed as a mother. I met Yoongi. He made a bond with my son within days while I couldn't in ten years. I wanted to tell Jin the truth but it would end up hurting both of us now. I...I was in a mess.

"Please dont cry. We can try our best from now on. It's not that we didnt try but lets talk with him a little seriously sometimes. It will be okay. I am glad he could share his feelings with someone. He is usually a quiet and secretive guy  but I am glad he opened up to Yoongi..." jin said.
I knew it was not okay for him. It sounded like he was trying to console himself. I knew he was upset Min Gyu chose Yoongi over him. He was hurt...
My sobs got louder and I buried my face on his chest as he patted my head gently.

...

It took us more than an hour to reach home. I took a deep breath before pressing the doorbell.
"Do my eyes look swollen?" I asked Jin.
He shook his head. "It's a little red but it's fine."
I sighed.
"Its alright." He clutched my hand and gave a squeeze. He was more upset...

Tae opened the door and greeted us with a bow. He smiled playfully.
"Welcome hyungnim and his fiance." He teased.
We smiled at him and walked in.
I scanned around for Yoongi and Min Gyu.

"Where are they?" I asked Tae.
"Ah..." Tae's expression changed. He licked his lips nervously. With the same nervous face, he glanced at Jin before running to me. He came to whisper in my ear.
"Noona, actually what happend is that...they were having a serious discussion about something and Min Gyu started to cry. Yoongi hyung took him to the room." Tae whispered.
Jin looked at us with a frown. "What are you hiding?" He asked Tae.
My heart ached and I swallowed the lump in my throat.
Tae moved away and smiled at Jin. "Nothing. They are in the room." He walked away to the kitchen.

Jin turned to me. "What did he say?"
"Min Gyu cried after a serious talk with Yoongi. They are in the room now." I sighed.
Jin looked surprised.
We walked to the room and slowly opened the door to peep in.

I raised my eyebrows at the sight. Min Gyu and Min Yoongi were both fast asleep on the bed. Min Gyu looked so peaceful in Yoongi's arms. The sight was heartwreching. I teared up again but I wiped it before Jin could see me.

"Woah..." Jin smiled brightly, his eyes watching them lovingly.
I took two steps back and pulled him away too. I  closed the door quietly.
"Let them sleep." I said.

Jin wrapped an arm around me. "Want me to give you a massage? I am good at it." He smirked.
I blushed. "No, not now. I will change and then maybe we can play a round of Uno." I asked.
He pressed his lips together. "Okay..."
I laughed at his face. "Will you cook tonight?"
"For you? Yes." He grinned wide.

I quietly grabbed my clothes and changed in the bathroom. I couldn't stop looking that the father and son.

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