[Jimin]
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Nothing prepared me to see Jungkook kissing the young woman in front of him. NOTHING! God it was like being back at Tae's house party when Molly kissed him. Earlier on in the day, I was so thrilled when Al told me I needed a break and he and Hannah whisked me away for a few days to relieve some stress. They literally dropped me off at the airport close to our home as they refuelled and went off to an exotic place to relax. Hannah gave me the keys to her van that was in the private parking and I drove to a nearby floral shop and then to the hospital. After receiving Suki's call, I began to panic but she assured me that their mom was doing fine. I could only imagine how Jungkook must be feeling. He would be so worried about his mother and I thought the universe was giving me a sign that I was coming at the right time to be there with him during this ordeal.
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In swift time, I reached the hospital and went to the information desk. I told the receptionist Mrs. Jeon's name and while she was looking through her computer, some young ladies were passing. I heard them giggling and someone mentioned Jungkook's name. Immediately I spun my head towards them and they looked at me. Then one of them began to talk to me, I assumed the bravest one.
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"Helllllo Mr. Gorgeous! Are those flowers for me? Oh my, aren't you handsome? Would you like to join us? We're going to a party to celebrate our girl getting through with another gorgeous man like you." I was about to shake my head and decline when she spoke up again, "It'll be fun. Think of it, six ladies and two guys. You and Jungkook would have your hands filled with at least three of us."
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They started to giggle even more and joked about the situation was like teaching division in Mathematics. But after what she said, I just had to know so I asked, "This Jungkook, would he be Jeon Jungkook by chance?"
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Her eyes got bright and she squealed out, "YES! Do you know him? We work with his mom. We came to visit her. Poor thing. But she's always telling us and showing us pictures of her handsome son. Are you friends? If you are that's even better. We'll have a grand time together."
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This girl just wouldn't stop talking so I shut her mouth for her, "Why yes, Jungkook and I are friends. But I don't think your ratio would be correct in terms of 3:1."
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"What do you mean?"
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Finally I got her attention other than my face or body, "You mentioned that Jungkook and I would have three of you to keep our hands filled. But unfortunately, for you, it won't be 3:1 but more 6:2."
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She got excited probably thinking we were going to have an orgy fest or something, "Oh... that's even better, isn't it girls?" And they snickered again.
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I grinned playing along. Then I called them all to huddle close to me and I said, "Yes ladies, it will be the six of you watching the two of us. You see, Jungkook is my boyfriend and we don't usually allow people into our love nest but maybe you girls could see what real love looks like and not just throw yourself at anyone standing waiting in a hospital." I saw their eyes widened and their mouths opened. "Ladies, you are all beautiful. Cherish and respect who you are and don't sell yourselves short to any man. Get to know someone first before you jump into him. Supposing I was a serial killer. You would all be victims tomorrow. Yes, live your lives but do it in a more cautious manner especially when it comes to your bodies. Okay?"
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They were all in shock but they all nodded and thanked me for my advice. I smiled and when I turned to look at the receptionist she smiled at me, "Thank you. You just saved those girls from unwanted tragedies. We see so many of them coming in here in bags. I hope they listen to you. Mrs. Jeon is on the 8th floor, room 13."
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"Thank you," I said and she replied,
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"No thank you. Keep on spreading the goodness you have."
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I smiled and bowed to her and walked towards the elevator. Then the brave chatty girl from the group ran up to me and asked, "Are you really with Jungkook? Because we thought he was single. Mei thought..."
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But I couldn't let her finish. It was time for her to listen, "We've been together since university. So no, he's not single and we're very much in love with each other." I entered the elevator shaft and gave her my final advice, "Never judge a book by its cover. It's a book. You'll need to read the pages to figure out what it's really about then you'll appreciate its beauty: inside and out." And with that the doors closed.
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I kept thinking about what just happened and I smiled. I was thankful that I was still able to help others and I remembered the times Jungkook, Tae and myself would assist those who were in need of advice or simply be someone to listen to them. I came out of the elevator smiling. I couldn't wait to see my Jungkook and I started walking faster down the corridor. And then I felt Jungkook's presence and heard his voice. My Kookie/Spidey-Sense told me he was near. My steps got quicker but then I heard another voice. He wasn't alone. I walked closer to hear him talking to someone saying something about giving someone an assignment. Then I saw them standing just outside the door of the room. The other person was a woman and she mentioned something about coming to see his home. What? Did Jungkook invite this woman into our home? My heart was beating fast but not from the excitement to see my Jungkookie. I was boiling up. Who the hell was this woman? Was she one of his team members at work? But what was she doing here at the hospital with him?
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Then I thought about the girls downstairs. Was she part of that group? That would explain why she was here but why was she standing so close to my boyfriend. Then I saw as she stood on her tip-toe, held on to Jungkook's arms and kissed him.
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WHAT THE FUCK-FUCK-FUCK?
OH NO! SHE DID NOT JUST KISS MY MAN!!!!!!!
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The poor bouquet of flowers felt my rage as I squeezed my hand into a tight fist around the stems. But then I looked at Jungkook's face and I realised he was just a shocked and horrified as I was. And that expression right there, saved his ass. Because I was ready and waiting to jump the both of them. Hospital or no. I was ready to fucking fight.
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FUCK!!!
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Then Jungkook saw me. His eyes lit up and he called out to me and ran up to greet me. I closed my eyes as I felt his embrace but then I saw over his shoulder the look on the young woman's face. She was in shock but then she looked at me with daggers coming out of her.
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WHO THE FUCK IS THIS WOMAN?
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I was ready to throw down everything and claim my territory but I calmed down when I saw the look in Jungkook's eyes. My storm subsided and I basked in his affections. When he introduced the girl it was then I realised her role in today's events. I was eternally grateful for her being there for mom but she had to know that Jungkook was already taken. I could see the attraction she was feeling for my boyfriend and just like Barbara, my baby was just as clueless to Mei's attraction for him. But I could see it and feel it and she could see Jungkook putting his lips on me. I smirked at her but she slanted her eyes and I heard her sigh sharply, almost disgusted by us.
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REALLY WOMAN! WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU TO BE LIKE THIS AROUND MY MAN?
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But I really wasn't in the mood to deal with what just happened between them. I really needed to calm the fuck down plus I wanted to see Jungkook's mother. I was trying my best to get into the room but this girl was just driving me up a wall. When she mentioned our home again, I couldn't help but stop. My face changed and I looked at her with fuelled anger. I think she sensed my disgust and quickly left the building. How in the fuck this nobody person knew more about what's going on with Jungkook than me? I looked at Jungkook and I saw his uneasiness.
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"Jeon Jungkook. I know it's been a year and there are many things we've kept from each other. But so help me God, I hope that whatever it is that girl was just talking about, has nothing to do with us."
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"Jiminshi..." he tried saying but I put up my hand to stop him.
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"We'll talk about this girl and what's going on later. I need to see mom," and I went into her room.
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My head was filled with anger and pain but when I saw Jungkook's mother smile at me, everything went away. Guess it's a family trait. All Jungkook had to do was smile and I melted but not for this. I wasn't a jealous type really but then I'd never been in love before. Was it healthy to be a bit jealous now and again? The girl, Mei, was very pretty but I gathered Jungkook wasn't interested in her. What really ruffled my feathers was that she mentioned something about our home. If he brought people into our home or our bed I would hit the ceiling and go straight into space.
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"Jiminnie!!! Oh my goodness. What a pleasure to see you, my dear," Jungkook's mother looked well but I wasn't. I sighed as I sat on the edge of her bed. Mrs. Jeon could see the sad confused look on my face. And even though she was sick, it didn't stop her from finding out what was wrong with me. "What's the matter, Jiminnie? Tell Eomma all about it," and she caressed my cheeks.
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This is how a mother should be: putting her needs aside for the ones she loves. I promised myself to be a strong and loving parent like the one before me. She truly is a gem. I began telling her about what just happened, from the girls downstairs to Jungkook kissing Mei and strangely I saw a guilty look in her eyes so she explained.
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"I'm sorry Jimin but I think I'm a fault here. I recently transferred to this new school so I was trying to get to know the staff members. The other teachers would meet at the staff room to chat during the lunch times. I 'bragged' about Jungkook and show them pictures of him. I think Mei probably thought he was available."
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I knew she loved me but I had to ask, "Are you ashamed of us? Of me?"
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Her eyes opened so wide, "OH FUCK NO!"
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Her obscenities caught me off guard and I chuckled.
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Then she calmed down, "I'm so sorry, Jimin. I should've told them about you. Maybe you and Jungkook could come and visit me one day at school and I'll introduce you to the staff."
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"That would be nice," I added and then Mr. Jeon came inside. He was waiting by the door for us to finish our conversation. Jungkook's parents are so awesome.
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"Hey you two. Is everything okay? How are you feeling, my love?" Mr. Jeon asked his adoring wife.
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They looked at each other and I could see and feel the love between them flowing into each other. I wondered if Jungkook and I looked the same way. I began to blush. I put the flowers into a vase as they talked and joked a bit but then mom asked dad to get Jungkook. He nodded and went out. I looked at her and she smiled.
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"Come sit here. Keep looking at me and let me do all the talking," she said and I went back to sit on the edge of the bed. Her face got serious as we heard a light rap at the door. "Come in, Jungkook," she said and I kept my gaze on her face.
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I could feel Jungkook's presence even before he knocked. The pores all over my skin rose at attention. It always did that with him. It was hard not to look at him but I stayed fixed on her face. Then she began her 'Mom Interrogation'.
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"Come, Jungkook. Pull the chair closer to the bed and sit here," and just like me, he followed her instructions quietly. I could feel his gaze on me but I didn't turn. So tempting to do but I held my ground.
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"Yes, Eomeoni," Jungkook responded and I assumed he moved his eyes towards her. He was being formal because he thought he was in trouble. I almost giggled but I kept still.
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"Tell me, what happened in the corridor a few minutes ago with Mei? Start from the beginning."
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Jungkook sounded nervous but his words were clear and assured, "She asked about your health and if you were showing signs of being sick from before. Then she told me a bit about her father who also suffers with his heart. She said I need to keep an eye on you and to listen to the doctor's advice."
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"Okay," she said, "Go on."
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I knew Jungkook would know that I would've told her what I saw so now she was listening to the events from his point of view. Wonderful parental strategy. I made note of this.
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He continued, "I offered to help her dad. It's something that Jimin and I used to do when we helped others in our brotherly programme. I offered her dad to do some landscaping work in a small community apartment the company built. But Mei thought it was for the house I'm building for Jimin and me."
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My back got straight as I sat up and froze. WHAT? I felt mom's fingers patting on the back of my hand soothing me. Did I hear right? Jungkook was building a home for us? OMG! My heart fluttered. This was... so great! I couldn't help but smile.
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Jungkook continued, "I mentioned to Mei that I was busy planning the works for my new home and didn't notice how sick you'd become. She kept saying she wanted to see it but I was confused."
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"Why were you confused, Jungkook?" Mom asked. I wanted to know too so I paid close attention.
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"I kept seeing her blushing but it was only when she stepped closer to me that I realised that her actions reminded me of Barbara. She was being flirty towards me. I was about to tell her that I wasn't interested in her and that I have a boyfriend when... she kissed me. I moved away from her and it was then I saw, Jimin." He paused and then I felt him looking at me again, "Oh baby, I'm so sorry," But mom stopped him.
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"Don't worry, you'll get time to make amends soon but we just needed to hear what really happened." Then she tapped my hand gently and looked at me, "Jimin? Do you believe what Jungkook just said?"
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I looked up at her and gave my reply, "Yes, I do," and she smiled.
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"That all you need to do, my loves. Yes sometimes it's hard to see or hear that your loved one has done something wrong but the most important thing is to be calm. Calm your storms first and then talk about what is troubling you with each other. Jimin, we were all hurt when you had broken up with Jungkook because you did it without consulting each other about your plans. Jungkook, yes you wanted to surprise Jimin about the house but that is a life changing decision as well. You both should have had a conversation with each other before deciding what's right for your relationship. A relationship involves two people, not one."
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She was right and we both knew it. Then she added, "You think it's hard with just the both of you, think about when you have children involved who would be totally dependent on you. Make things work out with the core before you add additions to your family."
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We both nodded, "Yes, Eomma," and kissed her cheek.
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"Jungkook," she added.
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"Yes, ma," he was more relaxed now.
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"Take Jimin to see the house plans. I'm sure he will have his input for it too. Ask your dad and Suki to come in, will you," and she laid back down on the bed. I'm sure she was tired. She had so much on her plate and our problems were just one. I must remember not to burden her but just keep her informed.
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"Mom, do you need anything else?" I asked her and she smiled at me.
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"You and Jungkook's happiness is all I need, Jiminnie. Just take of each other," then she whispered, "Whatever you decide will be enough."
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I knew she meant about my changes and I nodded at her. I was so thankful. I give thanks for this wonderful family that I felt such a part of. Jungkook's parents and Suki loved me as their own and I finally felt at home. I finally looked at Jungkook and I could see the longing in his eyes. He missed me just as much as I missed him. Putting his hand out to me, I took it and immediately I felt at home when his arms came around me to pull me into him. His face was on my neck and I felt his breaths and lips gently caressing me. My heart raced. Then he took back my hand to lead me outside. He mentioned to Suki and dad to go in and they did. Jungkook however continued walking towards the elevator. He was quiet so I followed suit. I didn't know what was going on in his mind but I knew it was all good for as soon as the elevator doors closed with us inside, Jungkook pulled me into his body, more forcefully this time, and kissed me hard.
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