[2] The Vicious Wife

Stepping Down

Upon waking, Roseanne jolted up. Her senses on high alert as she examined the room. It's familiarity stung her eyes.

"Hey."

Roseanne blinked before she looked at the person sitting next to her. She felt her breath hitched as she met his eyes. It was as if the time froze. Before she could draw the air that she needed, Park Jimin's arms wrapped around her. His arms folded around his waist as he pulled her closer. Slowly, she melted into his arms.

For a few minutes, silence covered the room. The lights from the sun peeked on the curtains as they hugged. Their tears went unnoticed as the only sound that they heard was each other's heart drumming against their chests. She felt his body shook as he hugged her tighter, his breathing sparse, then he started sobbing.

His calloused hands stroked her head. With each gentle touch, Roseanne's tears spilled even more. Her shoulders trembled as the assurance of safety wrapped around her. She was safe. She was with him. Her terrible nightmare was over.

Relief surge inside her like a flood. She smiled. "Hey," she said, her voice a little coarse.

"Your back," she felt him kissed her forehead. Roseanne lifted her head and stared at his features. Slowly, her lips lifted into a beautiful smile.

"I am back."

Park Jimin leans closer, resting his forehead against hers. His hot breath stroked her chest, and for a moment, she wondered if this was all real. "Thank you," Roseanne uttered as she leaned closer, brushing her lips into his.

"I love you," he whispered before leaning in for a kiss. The kiss was soft, gentle. Its warmth immediately gave her a promise of safety, the promise of home. She felt his thumb started stroking her cheeks, wiping away the tears that she had. The kiss ended as Park Jimin gave her an assuring smile.

"I love you." Roseanne's lips lifted into a smile. "I love you." She repeated.

"I know," he nodded and chuckled. "Trust me, I know."

****

"Christopher will be discharged soon." Kim Taehyung said. "He is planning to live here for the time being. Of course, I told him that I have been staying here for months now. Still, he insisted on doing so. So yeah... I guess I will have a roommate for a few weeks." He shrugged.

Roseanne eyed Park Jimin before she nodded. Gratefulness gleam within her orbs. She was thankful that Park Jimin has someone like Kim Taehyung. She was thankful to have people who truly cared for her and Park Jimin.

"How about George?"

"Well, he is still in a coma. We found him at the corner most part of the underground. My guess is Jack put him there because he does not dare to kill his own father." Kim Taehyung said. "Also... we have talked to some of George's people and it wasn't good."

"What do you mean?"

"Seems like George had been pressuring his own son to adopt in his... lifestyle." Kim Taehyung said as she shrugged. "Some people just can't handle this kind of life. Anyway, Park Jimin and I will take over the organization while George is still unconscious."

"The whole Mafia?" Roseanne widened her eyes. She would not want Park Jimin to deal with all of this and put himself in danger.

"Just the Tang Empire and the whole Arison business in the East." Park Jimin said.

A sighed of relief immediately escaped Roseanne's lips.

"I want to meet with Lia and the others tomorrow. I want to schedule a press conference a few days from now."

"That would be good. I could help you with that. I suggest we—"

"I am stepping down." Roseanne interrupted Park Jimin. Both Kim Taehyung and Park Jimin stared at her, seemingly confused by her words. A smile dangled on Roseanne's lips as she continued, "Of course, this will be temporary. I just want to focus on healing... for a few months. It's like a vacation like a break from everything."

Within these two days, Roseanne and Park Jimin spent the time cuddling, kissing and just filling up the void that the temporary separation had created. Both of them had avoided talking about what happened. They have spent each other's time being together and being happy in each other's arms.