"You really has a life size photo of Namjoonie hyung..??!! Seriously Koo..?!" Tae asked with a surprised face pointing at a photo on the wall and Jungkook smiled sheepishly scratching his nape.. Tae burst into a big laughter..
After the emotional reunion with Jeon parents Taekook came to Jungkook's room.. Jungkook was very much overwhelmed to be at his room after a decade.. Tae was really impressed by the way the younger kept his room..
"Yeah.. I mean why not.. He is really cool.." Jungkook tried to defend himself..
"I can see that.." Tae tried to control his laughter but failed miserably irking the younger..
"Tae.. Are yiu seriously his brother??" Jungkook asked rolling his eyes..
"Thats the only reason his photo still kissing the wall.." Tae said with a smirk and the younger understood the meaning.. After all Taelous is not a safe place to visit..
"I was just kidding bun.. Its bit awkward seeing hyung's this picture on this traditional aesthetic wall.. Peace.." Tae said back hugging his now sulking boyfriend..
"What can I do.. If it was in my hand I would have lived in a small cozy and homely place just like your tree house instead of this badass palace.." Jungkook said with a sigh.. He then playfully slapped the elder's hand and went to check his cupboard.. Tae smiled at him and moved noticing other photos on the wall.. There were so many pictures from his childhood days, then with Jin, few with Namjoon..
Tae was mesmerized to see his boyfriend.. His lips turned into a wide curve..
"You are indeed a bunny, Koo.. World's most cute and squishy one.. And only mine.." Tae said showing his boxy grin.. Jungkook chuckled at him..
Tae remembered first time Namjoon came to him to talk about his Koo..
Flashback
"By the way I have got someone with me.. Jin's cousin.. He came to pick me up.. He is waiting there in cafeteria with Jimin and Hobi.. are you coming to meet him or should I call him here?!" Namjoon asked Tae excitedly.
"Why? You want me to marry him?" Tae asked sternly with a blank face. Namjoon was bit surprised with the younger's sudden response..
"Marriage..?!mmm not a bad idea.. but I need to talk to him.." Namjoon teased the younger.
"Hyung... am not a gay" Tae just rolled his eyes..
"But you are a bi honey" Namjoon continued teasing.
"Oh don't call me that.. yuck.. this is why I asked you to spend less time with Jin hyung..." Tae muttered.
"Hahaha.. that's right.. ok but about marriage I would say he deserves someone better than you bro.. he is really sweet and precious" Namjoon chuckled.
"Much better means what..? How much does he earn in a day..? I make millions hyung.. When I take a single step the whole stock market will shake..so don't compare me with him.." Tae said proudly with his usual arrogance.
"Everything can't be valued on money.. He knows how to make others happy Tahyungaahh..." Namjoon said with a soft smile and looked away from Tae then walked towards the door.
Tae lost his a heartbeat for a moment.. he looked at Namjoon.. he knows Namjoon was right..
"But Taehyungaah.. about marriage lets see.. who knows what lies in your destiny.." Saying this with a little tease Namjoon left Tae alone in his room..
Back to present
"Tae.." Jungkook called softly which made the latter pulled out of the world he was wandering..
"What are you thinking??" The younger asked walking towards the other..
"Sometimes I feel regret to not meeting you on that day when you came to my company for the fitst time.. We would have met that day itself.." Tae said with a sad look.. Jungkook sighed hearing the same.. He walked to the elder and back hugged him..
"Oh my tiger.. How many times I have told you.. Even if we met that day nothing would have happend.. Our destiny already made such a wonderful journey for us.." Jungkook tried to comfort his CEO boyfriend and the latter nodded..
"And I was not at all ready to meet a cold arrogant ruthless CEO too.. So feeling was mutual.." Jungkook said sassily which made the elder to broke into a wide laughter.. Jungkook smiled watching the other finally relaxed..
Just then Tae noticed another photo on the wall..
The elder stared at photo fondly.. He felt like getting captived by the younger's smile on the photo..
"Koo.." Tae softly called the younger and Jungkook hummed in response.. Lacking the response from the elder Jungkook walked towards him and stood beside in confusion..
"I like your mole under your lips.. It stimulates me.." Tae whispered in his deep voice which gave a heavenly vibe to the younger's spine.. Jungkook looked at Tae with a little surprised look..
"And what kind of stimulation it is..???" Jungkook asked in a teasing tone..
"Like this.." Without wasting any second Tae pulled the younger into his embrace and captured the said mole with his plum lips.. Slowly his lips went above to conquer the small cherry lips of the younger.. The photos on the wall went long forgotten and the lovers passionately tasted each other..
"JK hyungggg.." Yun banged on the door breaking their lovely moment which irked the elder but he wasn't mad at all.. After all Yun is a kid right..!!
Jungkook wiped his boyfriend's lip with his right thumb and gave a sweet peck..
"I will compensate later.." The younger whispered to the elder's ear then winked at him.. He then walked to open the door for Yun leaving the excited elder who already started making plans for the said compensation..
"Hey Yunie.." Jungkook said opening the door for little one..
"What are you guys doing.. Come lets play.." Yun said excitedly to his hyungs..
"What you want to play little master.." Tae asked with a playful smile to the maknae..
"We will play basketball TaeTae hyung.. Jeon dada also coming.. You both come fast.." Yun was jumping across the room happily.. Taekook looked at him and giggled.. They both looked at each other and then nodded..
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Jungook was busy playing basketball with Yun and Mr.Jeon in the garden.. Aerum and Tae were cheering for them while sitting in the bench..
"Appa you can't beat me on this..you know that right.." Jungkook said with a smirk teasing his father who was struggling to drop the ball through the hoop..
"Shut up you ungrateful child.." Sungwoo said making Yun and JK laugh at him..
"Jeon dada can't beat my JK hyung.." Yun too took the younger's side..
Tae and Aerum laughed at the trio.. They were quietly enjoying the war..
"Why are you sitting here instead of joining them.." Aeum asked with a smile and Tae looked at her with a grin..
"It's their time.. I know how madly Koo wanted to be with you guys.. let him enjoy his father's warmth a bit.." Tae replied.. His love towards the younger was on complete display on his eyes..
"You love him a lot right..?!" Aerum asked softly which made the other blush..
"More than you could imagine.." Tae said continued blushing..
"Am really happy for my Kookie.. you both.." Aerum patted youngers head softly..
"Are you upset with him for staying away all these time..?" Tae asked carefully.. He didn't want to hurt her..
"How can I..?! It was our mistake too.." Aerum said trying to control herself from tearing up..
"But no worries son..everything happens for a reason.. and if he didn't come to Seoul then how will he find his true love.." Aerum said with a wink and Tae chuckled at her sudden tease..
"Watching your family bonding I really wonder why my Koo acted too sensitive.. after knowing all these months am quite sure that it wasn't only about grand kids.. hmm.. may be I was just overthinking.." Tae said looking at the younger who was busy competing with his father..
"What if you weren't overthinking..?!" Aerum said with a blank face.. Tae immediately turned to her..
"And I was right.. he didn't tell you entire truth.." Aerum looked at Tae with a different expression and Tae sat there all puzzled..
"What do you mean..??" Tae asked confused..
"There is more into it..and as his mother I want you to know everything.." Aerum said with a serious tone.. Tae looked at her then stared at his boyfriend for a moment..
"Shall we go for a walk.." Tae said with a smile and Aerum nodded in understanding..
They then left to walk in the garden informing the trio.. Jungkook was happy watching Tae bonding with his mother.. He then went back to playing unaware of other's talk..
"Do you know why Kookie doesn't like this royalty and all..?" Aerum broke the silence..
"Because he is a private person and he doesn't like when someone treat him for what he have instead of who he is.." Tae said.. and Aerum nodded in agreement..
"Kookie has been always considered as the most luckiest person on the earth.. Because he born with gold spoon that too into one of the wealthiest royal family in the world.. But if you ask him, he will call it a curse which literally mocking his entire existence.." Aerum took a deep sigh..
"And he is not wrong though.."
"Others only knows the perks of being in a royal family.. Especially when you are the crown prince it definitely a great luck.. But only they know the torture they have to suffer under this title.." Aerum said sadly..
"There is no life in it.. Just presenting yourself with high class morale and etiquette.. Your life is more like public property, you will be unable to choose any serious career, or express your true self.. You can't show your flaws.. Only your perfect aura can be presented.. Your every move, every action is a subject to scrutiny of public, so called paparazzi, popular news channels and dedicated magazines.." Aerum looked at the younger.. Tae felt really bad for them..
"Do you know Taehyung, my Kookie never travelled anywhere with his father.. Whenever we have to go anywhere as family me and Kookie will go together and Sungwoo will take another flight or other mode of transportation.." Aerum said looking at Tae.. He was confused..
"But why???" Tae was totally confused.
"Because it is rule.. If we travel together and anything happens our family will lose its king and heir together.." Aerum chuckled sadly..
"Poor kid he never had a private life.. Since childhood he was surrounded with n number of bodyguards and security.. Even in his school and university too.. Because his protection was really at stake at times.. Do you know Taehyung, my son never went to a trip with friends.. He used to travel with me or Jin.. But never with others.. Because if he wants to travel we needs to organise such a visit with a whole host of protocol experts, and then gets to spend the time with discreetly-placed security guards and the world's media reporting on every single thing he does.
He never went to any club, never partied just like his same age guys.. He never had good friends.. Everyone were behind his wealth or status.. Only few were there considered his trueself.. Once he finished his high school he literally begged us to hide his identity at least in the university.. But we were helpless.. He threatened us saying he will not join the university finally Sungwoo had to agree.. He pulled out every little information about our son from every single public platform.. Though in university people knew about his identity but he didn't had much difficulty as me and Sungwoo joined there as professors which we continues till date.."
"Jungkook wasn't a social butterfly especially due to the atmosphere he was born into.. Therefore he always try to find a comfort zone when it comes to people.. Except that he is a golden child.. Being a member of royal family he was already trained with variety of martial arts, archery, shooting etc.. And he was the youngest person to get the license to use gun.. Though he doesn't like to perform in public but he has the most heavenly voice.. Dance, photography ,sports,video games everywhere my child shined.. But still he had to refrain himself from the outer world.. Because whatever he does immediately becomes the exclusive news for the day.." Aerum sighed..
"He never wanted to be announced as crown prince.. He always dreamt of becoming a photographer.. But as per our royal household rule he cannot choose other career than handling our family business and act as the crown prince but he was adamant.. And we agreed to agree with him hoping that one day we can convince him by establishing his studio under our brand.." Aerum paused for a moment..
"Our son is really precious to us Taehyung.. he is a blessing.. and we will do anything anything for his happiness.." Aerum said beginning to explain what she was really intent to tell the younger.. Tae gave her space to continue..
"People might find us weird or dumb..and they are right too.. that's how we act with our son..but only with our son.." Aerum stopped for a moment..
"It took 8 years for us to get a child.. that too fighting with this whole world.." The statement stunned Tae..
"You know Jin and Kookie are cousins right.. Have you ever thought about why Jin not getting any royal benefits .. Why he is not considered to be heir unlike Kookie..?!" Aerum asked, the younger was surprised.. Because he never thought about it.. In fact he wasn't concerned about this royal thing at all..
"No.." Tae answered honestly..
"Jin is my brother's son.. But he is related to Sungwoo too in another way.. Because my brother was married to Sungwoo's sister.. It was a love marriage.. Between a princess and commoner.. Just like in fairy tales.. But it wasn't a beautiful journey like in those tales.." Aerum recalled those memories..
"Is that why..??" Tae got a slight hint but he wasn't sure.. Aerum shook her head..
"Unlike men, when the girl gets married to outside royal family she has to give up her title and ties with royal family.. No royal treatment will be provided for her.. She won't be even allowed to attend her closed one's funeral as family.. She will be considered as just like an ordinary person.. Same happened with my sister in law.." Aerum explained..
"Sungwoo's family were disheartened to know about their only daughter's relationship with a common man.. Not because they were against her love but they knew the consequences they will have to face.. But Sungwoo fought for his sister.. He couldn't even think about expelling her from the family however his siater denied his help.. She was brave.. She had already decided her destiny.. She informed her decision to leave everything behind for the sake of keeping family's pride.. Finally Sungwoo had to agree with his sister.. It's not like my family were poor.. We were rich but not like Jeons.. When I came to know about all these I couldn't help but worry about my brother.. Because I knew he will be called as gold digger or someone who tries to exploit the royal family even though we held a respectful status in the society.. So I decided to meet Sungwoo and clear the things.." Aerum paused for a moment.. Tae looked on..
"That's when he came up with a marriage proposal for me.. It was a way to protect his sister and also provide her share of financial benefits from his family.. Because after marriage I will be also having a share of financial benefits from our royal family.. So we decided to provide all the things which I receive to my brother and family.. Even though they were against the idea.. But When Jin was born Sungwoo emotionally blackmailed his sister and started to provide the monitory benefits to Jin.." Aerum's voice started to shake.. Tae softly held her hand and started to caress it.. She was really touched by the gesture..
"When we got married I had to face so many backlash from the public and his relatives.. Though Sungwoo stood with me like a strong pillar still it was really difficult.. Ours weren't a love marriage but we fell in love with each other when we started our journey.. However things started to get worse when I failed to give a heir even after couple of years of our marriage.. If you are a male heir to the throne, you cannot unable or unwilling to have children, precisely the heir.. Sungwoo was even forced to divorce me and get married second time but he fought back.. He made it clear that no matter what he won't leave me.. We decided to try all the available options for getting our child.. That's why we teased you both about that.. Because we already went through it.." Aerum skipped a sad chuckle.. Tae felt really bad for her..
"Jeons were against the idea of adoption they wanted to continue the blood line.. Surrogacy wasn't a popular option that time still we decided to try but due to some medical reasons we couldn't make it.. Finally after eight years of our marriage we were blessed with Jungkook.. Our little Prince.. It was nothing less than a festival era when he was born.. Our people were happy and finally Sungwoo's relatives started to accept me.. Everything started to get fine but then another tragedy happened.." Aerum paused for a second..
"Jin hyung's parents..??" Tae whispered.. He knew the elder lost his parents when he was in high school.. Aerum nodded in agreement..
"It was an accident.. Not only Jin we all lost our best part of life.. Jin was taken into our palace and he was staying here.. But we all knew he won't be able to live here for long as a family member.. So we decided to adopt him.. Since he had the blood relation with Sungwoo it wasn't difficult.. Jungkook was the most happiest person knowing the same.. But Jin wasn't ready.. He was exactly like his mother.. Brave and fiesty.. He didn't wanted anyone's pity.. So he objected.. Not only that that's when he confessed being gay to us and also about his relationship with Namjoon.. We were really shocked but we recollected ourselves.. Jin's parents already knew everything and they accepted him wholeheartedly.. We did too.. No matter what love is love.. True love will always win even if the whole world fight against it.." Aerum said with a smile..
"We compelled Jin to stay at palace until his high school completes even though we had to answer many.. Later he moved to Canada for higher studies.. That's when Kookie became more silent.. In the beginning we didn't understood but later on we started to feel something bothering him.. Since I had a special bond with Jin, I could sense some of his mannerisms in Kookie.. I got a feeling that my son might be turn out gay.." Aerum looked at Tae who gave her a slight nod..
"Honestly I was terrified in the beginning.. Not because I was against it but the consequences he has to face when he comes out.. I didn't wanted my son to face whatever his parents or Jin's parents faced.. I discussed same with Sungwoo.. He too had the same worry.. But slowly we started to accept it even though we weren't sure about the truth.. We asked Jin but he denied to share anything.. We tried to talk to Kookie but he didn't tell us anything.. That marriage proposal was our last straw.. When Kookie fought with us that day and left us we were sure.. Because we trust our son.. He knew if he stayed and once his truth comes out we will suffer like anything which he didn't want.. Till now he didn't tell me all these but am his mother Taehyung I know my son.. I haven't seen a selfless person like him in my life.. If we ask him to kill himself he will do it without giving a second thought.. The only reason he didn't want to marry a girl is he didn't want to destroy an innocent person's life.." Aerum said proudly.. Tears started to flow from her eyes...
"It means if we get married he will also be treated like his aunt right...?" Tae asked softly..
"The day he change from Jeon to Kim will be last day he could be considered as the heir of Jeon.. After that he will not be part of Jeons anymore..." Aerum said sadly..
"But you can change the royal household law right..??? After all Appa is the crown Prince for the time being.. then why..???" Tae was confused..
"We can.. But we need support from the committee.. Which includes representatives from government too.. Though royal ruling already ended long ago but still we have influence among the people.. When kookie's grandfather was the crown Prince, he has formed a committee which consists of 30 members to handle issues related with royal household.. Currently Sungwoo is it's chairman.. The members includes our relatives and some of government representatives.. We require majority votes to approve every decision.. Sungwoo has the right to take up decisions solely but we won't do that because it will create negative impact among the public.. And as a true leader he can't.." Aerum explained.. Tae took a deep breath..
"He didn't tell me any of these.. But why?? Tae was shaken from learning all these new information.. He was really sad..
"Because you are his true love.. He waited for an eternity to get you Taehyung.. My son won't risk it.. No matter what he will fight for you.. Just like his aunt he too decided to follow his hear leaving everything behind.. And am proud of my son though it can be really painful as a mother.." Aerum said confidently.. Tae felt a wave of emotions noticing her.. He immediately pulled her into a tight hug..
"When he left that day we both wanted to follow him to Seoul.. We wanted to take our son back.. But we restrained ourselves Taehyung.. Because we wanted our Kookie to breath freely as long as possible.. It was difficult for us to answer his absence for long that's why we urged Jin to get him enrol at Seoul Academia University for his studies so that we can use it as an excuse at the same time our son can pursue his passion.. But we never thought he will be finding his true love there.. That too you.. Jin already told us about each of you.. And I know you will protect my son at any cost.." Aerum tried to comfort the younger..
"I don't care about money or royalty but I don't want my bun to loss his family like his aunt.. He is precious he deserves only the best things in the world not pain.. And I promised my mother too that I will protect him no matter what.." Tae said confidently breaking the hug.. Aerum could see the determination in his eyes..
"Thank you Taehyung.. Am really happy that you are my son's choice.. My blessings will be with you always.." Aerum said holding the younger's hand.. Tae smiled at her..
After a while both of them returned to basketball court to meet others.. Upon reaching there they found Jungkook and Yun laughing widely and Sungwoo sitting there sulking..
"Again lost..?? Why are you playing with them even..!!" Aerum asked her husband with a sigh..
"It wasn't my fault but the ball.. And these two are cheaters.. They ganged up against me." Sungwoo tried to defend himself like a child.. Tae chuckled at their fight..
"Why are you laughing huh..???" Sungwoo asked raising his eyebrow and Tae immediately stopped laughing..
"What about a match between us.. Let me see whether you have the caliber like me..??" Sungwoo said calling for challenge.. Jungkook and Yun looked at each other.. Tae smirked..
"Oh god.. Have you gone crazy..??? Let them rest.. It's already sunset.." Aerum went to hold her husband and dragged towards palace.. Jungkook felt relieved.. A match between his father and boyfriend that too on the day of their first meeting.. It was the last thing Jungkook would ask for..
"Kookie take him to your room.. And get freshen up.. I will prepare some refreshments.." Aerum yelled on her way back..
"I will take a bath and come then we will play video games.." Yun said leaving the couple alone in the court..
"It's good Eomma took him.. Else I would have spoiled our first meeting.." Tae said with a smirk.. Jungkook understood the meaning behind it..
"Do you know where did I get my possessive genes from..??" Jungkook asked ..
"Your mom.." Tae asked confidently..
"Wrong.. I got it from Appa.." Jungkook said with a smile and Tae gave a confused look..
"My father was the basketball team captain during his school and college times.. He even worked as a coach for our university team.. And you ain't any Jeon Jungkook that he will purposefully lose during the match..." Jungkook said with a wink.. Tae was amused to hear that..
"No wayyy.." Tae yelled in amusement and the younger giggled.. Both of them started walking towards the palace..
"My father should have tried in dramas.. But nowadays his acting skills are getting poor.." Jungkook said with a soft grin..
"You are really lucky to get such a loving family.." Tae patted the younger's shoulder..
"I know.." The younger nodded with a smile.. He was happy spending time with his father after a long time..
"So what did you talk.. Eomma was looking bit overwhelmed.." Jungkook asked curiously..
"Why..??? Are you getting jealous..??? That now you will get only little portion of her love because she openly confessed that I will be her favourite from now on.." Tae said mocking the other which made the younger roll his eyes playfully..
"She was telling me your childhood stories and I told her our love story.. That's it.." Tae said looking away from the younger.. And the younger who was busy rubbing off the dust from his tees missed to notice the tension on elder's face..
"Anyways I don't care.. I have the world's most beautiful and lovely mother in law.. So take chill pill.." Jungkook sassed which made the elder smile..
Finally they reached Jungkook's room and the younger went to take bath.. Tae looked on with a smile and it vanished once he heard the shower sound.. He took his phone and walked out of the room carefully closing the door.. He then dialed a familiar name..
"Namjoonie Hyung.." Tae whispered once the call got connected..
"I got you an assignment.." Tae said with a smirk..
"Am at your service highness.." Namjoon returned the smirk...
Brothers continued their conversation until Tae heard a click on the washroom door.. He then disconnected the call and went to take bath..
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4332 words.. One of the long chapter I've written so far..
Notes :
➡️ Flashbacks or situations will be recalled in the upcoming chapters example : Tae's moment in Jungkook's room in today's chapter, Jin's story, Jungkook's relationship with Jin etc.. So please revisit earlier chapters if you have long forgotten the beginning.. Else you may clarify at any time.. 😊
➡️ I have taken reference from several royal family rules to portray Jungkook's family background.. Always remember that this is a fictional story it has nothing to do with real life. Any resemblance to reality is pure coincidence. 😁
➡️ You may expect long fatty chapters from now.. My style of writing is the main cause because am bit over expressive.. Bear with me.. 🙉
➡️ Few parellel stories will be go on with current side characters which will be connected with Taekook in future.. 🤞🏻
➡️ Last but not least if you are in a position to sort out Kookie"s royalty problem what would be your suggestion.. Please do comment..✌🏻
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