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Seokjin went downstairs when the maid said that his friend Jimin has arrived.
He's confused as to why Jimin came, they doesnt have anything to do for today and the other didnt inform him.
He furrowed his brows when he saw atleast three boxes of toys in the living room and Haneul looking so happy and excited.
"Thank you, Chimchiminie!"
Jimin cant help but to giggle when he once again heard the cute name that Haneul made just for him.
"Isnt that too long, sweetheart?" He asked.
The little boy let out his signature smile clasping his hands together as he proudly shook his head.
"Nope," he giggled, "It's cute cute." He said.
Seokjin bit the insides of his cheeks looking at how his son looks so happy with the toys that Jimin gave.
He has a lot of toys given by Lee, Jimin and his Aunt but never by him.
Though, he gave a generous amount of money for allowance purposes to his Aunt so that she would have enough to buy what is needed not just for the house but also for Haneul.
He never gave something to the poor kid, he cant find the urge to do so.
Sometimes, he wants to do it but whenever he was about to, he will be reminded by how the poor kid was conceived.
Seokjin gulped down taking a step back when Haneul looked up to him realizing that he was there.
He saw the little boy's never ending smile while holding the elephant stuff toy, he lifted it up for Seokjin to see it.
"Mama, look! Uncle Chim gave it to me!" He excitedly said.
Seokjin just nods his head at the little boy and stared right into Jimin's eyes.
"What are you doing here, Chim?" He asked.
The little boy's lips tugged downwards and his shoulder slouching because of how his mother didnt even glance at his toy.
Haneul just let out a tight-lipped smile already grabbing his toys and moving to the dining where his Aunt Erin is.
The feeling of someone tugging your heart causing it to feel heavy without knowing the exact reason why, Jimin can feel it.
He can see how much Haneul is longing for Seokjin's attention, he can see how Seokjin's little gestures affect the little boy.
"Seokjin..."
He looked at Jimin, he sat across of the blonde shrugging his shoulders before massaging his temples.
That's why he doesnt want to see Haneul as much as possible, he cant gave him the affection.
It's better not to see him at all than to see him hurting because of the lack of attention.
"Haneul is a good boy, Jin. He's so sweet and polite." Jimin said in his soft voice.
He grew a soft spot for the little boy already.
He actually saw how he grew up and he's very proud how the little boy is growing up to be so sweet, kind and has respect for other people.
He just wish that Seokjin can see that too.
Though, he knows that Seokjin could see it somehow. It's just that the pain that he has keeps on holding him back.
"I know, Chim. Believe me, I know."
And that's the truth, the little time that he spend with the boy, he can see how understanding and obedient he is towards every people that he met.
When he's away from the kid, he wants him safe.
But when he's already standing infront of him, it's as if what happened years ago will come back to him.
Seeing Haneul makes him terrified, it made him want to just hide and to never show himseld again and in order for him to fight that, he's always ignoring the poor child.
"He needs you, Seokjin."
He shut his eyes closed. What can he do? He's still too afraid to try and make things work for them, it's too painful for him.
"The bastard who wronged you wont know about him and Haneul will grow up different from that monster especially with your guidance." Jimin calmy said.
"Please, Jin. Dont let Haneul grow up always asking himself why he cant get your attention. He's not even asking for something so big just a little bit of your love."
Seokjin keeps on nodding his head as if he would actually bring to life what his friend is saying.
"You just have to be a little bit braver," Jimin let out a tight-lipped smile, "I promise, you'll be even more happy and contented." He said.
Yes, Jimin is confident that despite of what's happening now and even with how things are going between Seokjin and his son.
Once he finally gave everything a chance, he would be the happiest acknowledging the presence of the adorable little one.
Jimin stood up, "Anyway, I'll go now." He said.
The blonde shrugged his shoulders, he let out a small smile towards his friend.
"I just dropped by to bring those toys for Haneul." He said.
Seokjin nods his head mumbling a small 'thanks' to his friend and he's not even sure if Jimin heard it.
When his friend is finally out of the house, he went upstairs going straight to his room.
He was about to lie down on his bed but his phone starts to rang which made him groan.
"Hello..."
"Hello, Mr. Seokjin?"
"Yes, is there something wrong?"
It's his rest day today and his secretary rarely calls and if she did, there's definitely something wrong.
"Our collaboration with Lines are approved. We can start to operate in one of their branches worldwide." The secretary explained.
Seokjin smiled. That's a big one.
Lines is a mall famous for the luxurious brands on it, the rent is quiet pricey but it's definitely worth it.
"Can we do it here?" He asked, "Or atleast anywhere in Asia?" He bit his lower lips.
It would be good if its here but he knows that it would be hard. He got the slightest chance if he would do it somewhere in Asia, Japan would be a very good option.
"They gave us the slot in Korea, Mr. Kim." The secretary sighed, "They said that if we wouldnt take it, there's already someone waiting for the offer." He said.
Seokjin shut his eyes closed. Out of all the countries in the world, it needs to be Korea.
"Okay...."
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