Roommate

17: An Answer

"the hardest part of loving you is not being allowed to have you."

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"Jimin...."

The rest of bangtan were worried about the distraught Jimin, who seemed to block out all voices around him. His eyes were gazing at Sohye's sleeping figure, his hand gripping hers tightly.

"It seems like recently she's been getting anxiety attacks. It's taken a toll on her health. Please take care of her."

The doctor's voice kept replaying in his head, constantly reminding him of Sohye's condition. He was the type of person who was kind enough to blame himself for the things he wasn't at fault with.

And with someone that he finally cherished so much, even more than himself, he felt like he let her get hurt.

"Jimin, you need to rest. Sohye wouldn't be happy to see you so worried like this." Jungkook rubbed his back, fully knowing his personality.

Jimin gripped Sohye's hand tightly one last time, before nodding weakly. The members watched over her as Jimin walked out the door.

He sees the vending machine in the hallway. His eyes scanned the different drink options , one of which was caramel coffee - his favourite, and....strawberry milk.

A sharp pain went through his chest. Before he knew it, his fingers pressed on the option, and a packet of strawberry milk fell out. He bends over and takes it in his palms.

Its cold. But will probably be warm by the time Sohye wakes up - which he didn't know when.

The members all stared at Jimin as he paid no attention to anyone else, walking slowly to Sohye's side and placing the drink on the table.

After a while, the members relunctantly left the ward, Jimin prompting them to go back and rest.

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"Dad." Jimin spoke coldly into the phone.

"Was it your doing?"

"....so the pictures have been released." Jimin clenched his fist at his father's words.

"What do you want. Tell me."

"I want you to come back. Attend the business party event."

"If I go back, she has no relations to me. Don't you hurt her."

"Alright. In that case, prepare for the party."

"Oh, and one more thing."

"What is it?..."

"I've arranged a marriage for you."

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I ended the call.

"I'm surprised. He's never been so cooporative before, until I threaten him with that peasant girl." I turned towards the young man in front of me, and a smile formed on his face.

"After getting rid of her, your son will be able to concentrate on the business, and marry a suitable wife."

I laughed heartily.

"Yes, it was great that you came to me, suggesting the idea. You're like a gift sent to me, Minhyuk." I shook his hand.

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Your vision first came to you as a blurry white. When you slowly became more conscious, you realised that the BTS members were crowding around you. And not only that, you were in a hospital bed.

"Sohye......Sohye!!!" all their faces looked shocked, yet relieved. Your mind started to hurt a little, as you recalled your latest memories before you ended up in here.

"Where's Jimin?" your voice was hoarse.

The members all exchanged guilty glances.

"Jimin hyung....he's..." Jungkook looked at the ground, as if he's unable to say it. A feeling of impending doom struck your heart. You had a really bad feeling.

"Jimin hyung went back."

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"I'm the other child, born from a different mother. Our father never really liked me, because I was the proof of his mistake. But Jimin hyung still took care of me secretly as his younger brother."

"It seems like hyung figured out that the reporters have taken action by his father's words. Our father is a businessman, and he probably didn't support your relationship."

"So he went back. To his original house." Jungkook explained everything, to you and the other members.

You shook your head.

"I won't accept it. Even if I die, i'll fight to get him back." tears were already starting to fall down your cheeks.

"but Sohye, hyung did this so he could protect you."

"I know, but I can't live without him by my side." you looked at the members one by one, and you can tell they also agreed that it was time to fight a battle.

"Hyung will be at a business party this weekend. If my prediction is correct, Dad probably wants him to marry his colleague's daughter, so he can leave you as soon as possible."

"and of course, we will help you!" Jhope smiled assuringly at you. The rest of the members nodded their heads approvingly.

"Lets find an answer."

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The moment you were discharged from hospital - you wanted to break down, maybe cry till you flood the floor , or form a river with your tears. But you knew you had to use the time for something more useful ; you're not going to be weak.

Even with the overwhelming thoughts of Jimin possibily leaving you forever - you couldn't let it happen.

You arrive at the Park Enterprises main building. You're not sure what kind of information you can get here, but anything will be helpful. But the moment you arrive, security forbidded you to go in.

Are they that elaborate?

Jimin's old man must've informed them not to allow you in.

Suddenly, a strong smell of perfume wafted into your nose. It smelled expensive - and too overpowering. Whoever sprayed this much, have they heard of moderation?

"Can you move? You're blocking the way." a girl wearing expensive branded clothing gestures at you to move. The hell? She could've literally walked around me.

When you observed her, her makeup was thick like cement - her figure was curvy, her hair done up professionally and she looked like some celebrity.

"Uh, miss. You can just walk past me." you pointed at the large space beside you leading to the entrance.

She scoffed at you, glaring daggers straight into your face. She probably couldn't find something to defend herself with, so she walked into the door after leaving a nasty comment about commoners.

Wow, never seen anyone more mature than this. Is she 5? You thought to yourself as you made your way home, sitting public transport which the jinx earlier probably never sat before.

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I sat down in my office, finishing the paperwork that was dumped onto me. Dad needed to keep me busy - enough for me to work non-stop till the party. Or marriage interview.

But I guess this was a blessing, because as I worked, I could forget the pain of Sohye's absence.

*thump thump

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in." I said with a monotone voice, my eyes still fixed on the computer screen. I was too preoccupied replying emails.

"Park Jimin?" a high female voice sounded in front of me. I looked up, and immediately an overpowering scent of perfume almost made me gag.

"Uh. May I know how I can help you?" I was a little annoyed being disturbed in the middle of my work.

"Im Lee Hyekyo, your fiance." she smiles sweetly at me.

A/N: next chapter will be about the business party.