Pied Piper // jinkook

10

Chapter Ten

Seokjin shut his eyes closed and massaged his temples tilting his head to the right when his vision starts to get blurry, he almost fell on the floor which made him took in a deep breathe.

"Seokjin, why? You look so pale." The manager worriedly said.

Seokjin let out a tight-lipped smile giving his manager a thumbs up not wanting to show any kinds of weakness even though he is just seconds away from passing out.

"You can go home now, Seokjin. You doesnt look good."

Seokjin's eyes widened in surprise and shook his head vigorously, he doesnt want that.

He still has five hours before having to go home, he doesnt want his salary to get deducted just because he felt dizzy. He can handle this.

Seokjin got a new job as a janitor in the convenience store near their apartment, he can start tomorrow. He still have to find atleast ome another job that will go accordingly to his other schedules.

Obviously, the money that he is getting from his three jobs are not enough to support their everyday life that's why he still needs to work even more harder for Jungkook and for his Seokjin.

He promised himself that he will continue his studies next year, it's just that Jungkook needs to come first, they can probably do it in the right time. He firmly believes that Jungkook has a big place in the spotlight.

That's why Seokjin is working extra hard right now. He discovered another why to gain more attention for Jungkook's artworks.

He made an i********: account for it. Luckily, Jungkook has a lot of followers and it didnt take much time for the official account for his artworks to get followers. He needs to save up because he wants Jungkook to have another exhibit before the year ends.

He let out a deep sigh when he is finally done with his shift, he removed his apron and changed his clothes already. He picked up the paperbag that has the cookies that he baked himself for Taehyung.

He took a cab and told the driver the address, Taehyung said that he can just go and wait for him in his office. He also wants to see Seokjin, it's been a long time since they hang out.

Seokjin exhaled wiping the sweat off of his face when the cab stopped infront of the building that Taehyung and Jungkook's family owns. He paid the driver the right amount of money before making his way out.

He greeted the guards and smiled at some of the employees who remembers him, he is usually here since he is friends with Taehyung for quiet a long time that's why a lot of people is familiar with him.

"Hi, where's Taehyung?" He smilingly asked the secretary.

"Good day, Seokjin. Mr. Kim told me to just let you in, he is out for a meeting."

Seokjin slowly nods himself and walked inside Taehyung's office already. He put the paperbag with container of cookies in it on top of the coffee table with a contented smile on his face.

He sat across of Taehyung's table scanning the whole room with a small smile on his face because nothing changed in here, he used to be here back then. He used to spend time with Taehyung here while the older is working on some paperworks, he is just sitting across of him telling stories and trying to ease the older's stress.

Seokjin stood up when the door opened only to bit his lower lips when he realized that it wasnt Taehyung, he nervously gulped down clenching his trembling hands.

The very well-known Taeyeon, Jungkook's mother.

Taeyeon a former idol group member, a very successful one at that who married the heir of Jeon Group of Companies, Seojoon.

She looks so regal, a timeless beauty. It's as if her whole personality screams elegance and how glamorous she is, the title that she owns and earn for all of her hardworks. It made her look unbreakable, a beauty that everyone will adore.

Mrs. Jeon clenched her jaw tilting her head to the right as she raised her brows looking at the man infront of her from head to toe. More than enough for Seokjin to feel insulted.

"What are you doing here?" Mrs. Jeon asked with her eyebrows raised.

Seokjin looked down taking in a deep breathe losing all of his confidence to even utter a single word infront of the mother of his boyfriend.

"I.. just.. I just have something to give to.. Taehyung, Ma'am."

Seokjin bit his lower lips lowering his head as he gulped down out of fear and awkwardness.

He doesnt want to answer afraid that he will say something that the woman wont like. Though, he is also afraid not to say a thing knowing that he will be labed as disrespectful.

He exhaled clenching his fist trying to gather all of his courage as he opened his mouth trying to form a sentence in his head only to stop midway.

"Are you done flirting with my son that's why you are here for my nephew, huh?" She asked crossing her arms.

Seokjim vigorously shool his head at the accusation. It is not true but he cant help but to feel affected because of the intimadating aura from the beautiful woman infront of him.

It makes him feel so little. It's as if this kind of moments with Jungkook's mother just slaps him with the harsh reality- how he is so different with his boyfriend.

He can never be good enough.

Taeyeon took a step forward towards Seokjin making the younger held his breathe not knowing what to do.

Mrs. Jeon looks so composed even with this kind of situation, she still looks at ease and regal and that's what scares Seokjin even more. The power that her presence held is suffocating the hell out of him.

"You took my son away from me and now what? You are here for my nephew?" Mrs. Jeon smirked.

Seokjin whimpered and shook his head a little, "It's.. it's not like that, Ma'am." He said his voice cracking.

"Aunt!"

The door flew open and it revealed Taehyung walking towards Seokjin pulling him closer protectively as he looks at his Aunt.

"What's happening?" He asked still looking gently at his Aunt.

Taeyeon may be like this towards Seokjin but she is a good loving mother towards his son and even to Taehyung, that's why Jungkook is very much dissapointed when she cant even support his passion.

"Aunt," Taehyung shut his eyes closed when he saw how intimidated Seokjin looks, "Do you have something to tell me?" He asked.

Taeyeon glared at Seokjin who is so close to her nephew, it made her feel so irritated. She hates the thought of her son being away from her- all of that is because of Seokjin.

"Ma'am, the board members are waiting for you already."

Taeyeon clenched her jaw slowly nodding her head at her secretary.

"Taehyung, dinner tonight in our house. Dont be late." She said in a stern voice.

Seokjin exhaled almost falling out when she is finally out of the room. He clenched his jaw trying to calm his tensed nerves.

Taehyung pulled him even more closer wrapping his arms around Seokjin's waist before placing soft kisses on top of his head.

"You are wonderful, Seokjin." Taehyung whispered.

Taehyung let out a nostalgic smile, "Jungkook is very lucky to have someone like you."