Author's PoV
Monday morning
Bo had just left
Jikook stood at the gate before bidding him a bye with his friend (who came to the house so that they could go together to the station) when they left at the taxi
Ha Eun and Jung So were in the library and working on finishing their studies first
Jimin, you look ducking scary right now...
He saw Minnie pick up So's text book from sofa. But surprisingly Jimin didn't reply and quickly walked away
Well... He didn't hear me. All good...
Library
3-1/2 hours later
Jk walks upstairs to check but saw Ha Eun busy with skipping and playing with Suzy in the garden, while passing by
Honey, what's up? It's been nearly 3 hours
Nothing. Don't worry. Jung So is taking a bit of time. That's all
The man sees the child thoroughly defeated. It was clear that he had received quite a good amount of scolding
Jung So looked at his father in some desperate need of help to escape Jimin at least momentarily
Minnie... I think he needs a break. You can teach him in the evening... It's... I mean it's time for lunch...
When are you leaving?
(Finally looks up)
5:00ish...
Fine. Let's go Jun-ah... Help me with the plates. Come...quick quick!
Jimin why don't you go and let him stay with me for a few... minutes...
Jimin doesn't say anything more and goes downstairs to the kitchen to arrange for lunch
Conversation
Jung So
Jungkook
I saved ya
(Wink)
You betcha dad
(A smile)
He's been really angry and upset for a few days...
Huh?
You don't know?
Not exactly...I have been busy... I mean, I do know he's upset but-
(Rolls his eyes)
Yeah sure. You came back after two months I guess... Ma was really happy when you came but the next day after your arrival he became a dinosaur rawwwrrr! He's so strict...
I think...he becomes even more so since you give him more work (laughs loudly/ gesturing his hands in a manner as if they were claws)
You should go out on tours again...
Jungkook gave a sarcastic smile
Haha! Funny right? (Bastard)
Well I'm going with my friends to party anyway...so bye bye naggy ass!
WHERE? I WANT TO GO TO!
NOPE! STAY WITH YOUR STRICT MA! WITH NO ONE TO SAVE YOU FROM HIS SCOLDINGS! HAH! IT'S NO FUN IF YOU'RE HANGING ON MY NECK...
BUT I'M NOT!
YES YOU ARE!
NO I'M NOT!
YES YOU ARE!
NO!
YES!
Ma's going to be upset
Huh?
Jungkook was about to ask him further but Jung So run off quickly from the room
It's natural for him to be upset...
I should talk to him. Besides its like another tour. He will probably calm down by the time I'm home-- what a headache...
Mid Scene
MAAAAAAAAAAA!
Huh? (Turns from the counter) What is it now, Love? As far as I know, your sister didn't do anything. Don't accu-
It's not about Unnie! PAPA CALLED ME A NAGGY ASS!
WHAT?
Jimin sees Jungkook standing near the table and laughing out loud seeing the irritated child attached with his mother's lower waist
Gguk! Don't use such words. He's going to repeat them in school and God knows those teachers will end up lecturing me. You haven't attended a single meeting till date the last being when Chun Hei was barely 4 or 5! Don't trouble me!
Your father didn't mean it Honey! You are the best-est child possible... don't let your papa make you believe otherwise...
Your Ma tells you fairy tales. How much bigger can, a lie, look like?
MAAAAA! HE'S-
JUNGKOOK STOP TEASING HIM!
You're my precious little Boo...Don't you believe me? Go and call your sister for lunch. Can you do that?
Yes
The child pokes his tongue at Jungkook and runs off to find his sister
Don't do that! It becomes difficult for me if they take your words to heart
He's a boy! Come on! He can't be sensitive and hide behind you everytime! I was just joking with him...
Boy or not what I know for sure he's a child. You will leave and I will be the one drowned with questions. So as I said, don't make things difficult for me
Seessh...the kids are right. You are really no fun....
Jimin doesn't say much as he walks to the table followed by Rosa with the plates and food
Lunch
You're returning when?
Didn't I tell... I mean next Sunday...
Oh! Okay...
Bring something for the kids if possible...
Hmm... Sure... Nothing much though. They are mainly drinking places
Eun who was successfully eating by herself though extremely slowly and Jimin knew he would have to interfere suddenly looked curiosly asking what he meant by that
Nothing... Normal drinks honey. Like your mango juice! You love that, don't you?
So happily nods
Your father similarly loves other drinks which suit his taste
Yes
(Relieved)
Eun: Can I taste them too?
Jk looks at Minnie
Sure when you grow up I will let you have them. Currently, you can have orange juice if you want...
Eun: Today evening?
Sure sweetheart.
Eun: Can we go to the market Papa?
I want to buy more... It's the last packet...
(Jimin doesn't say anything)
Orrrr...I can make you some? That's better. I made you last time too, didn't I? Why disturb-
Eun: Nooooooo~ Hyung is not home. I wanna go out with Papa
Jk: Umm... I am leaving today evening...
A/N Kids tend to forget easily
Eun: Why? You take me too then... I don't want to stay with Appa. I want to spend time with you now...
I will take you. We will go. Me, you... Papa is busy Darling...
Eun: But he's always busy...
Jungkook looks at Minnie for help
I know. But you can have fun with me. We can go to the amusement par-
Eun: No! You're too strict with me
Jk: How about I take you out with me, the week after? All of us... Together...
Eun: But I want to go out with you alone...
That's selfish darling! (Softly/ gently) You only want your father to yourself? How is that fair with your siblings? Would you want this to happen to you, if someday your older brothers or sister or even So wanted to hang out with Papa alone, against your wishes? No right?
Eun: But bu-
Mmmh!!
Eun: Yes Appa
(Sadly lowly)
Jk: You don't need to scold her that bad...
They will stop listening if I am too soft. You don't stay. You don't know. Don't tell me what to do. I can handle the situations on my own
Eun: But I want to go out with Papa too... You're always here. You scold us a lot. Papa has a looooooooot of wooooorkk but he never scolds us... Even Unnie and Ha Jun and Bo Hyung are out. They are having fun. I want to have fun too...
Appa, you're the party-spoiler hehe!
Jk: So? I stay away and still the kids are my fans it seems...
Its obvious when I draw up quote unquote fairy tales or excuses or diversions for you being always absent and working so damn hard for us... Unfortunately the things which one is used to having and doing everyday, which includes me, are not given any worth, and are taken for granted. She would have understood how it feels, perfectly, if I had done the same as you. I guess... then... even my scolding would have seemed enigmatic to them because they would spend the rest of the year missing me.
I didn't mean that...
Jk didn't say anything more seeing Jimin's silence
Eat up. Finish quickly...
The kid leaves for her room, whispering to each other after eating their lunch
Time skip
4:50 pm
HE: PAPAAAAAA!
No I can't take you...Next time definitely...
As Jimin heads out with him to bid him a good bye the kid grabbed onto Jk, crying out loud to take them till the luggages were kept in the car
But before the dom could open the door, Jimin grabbed the arms of the kid and pulled them back
Jungkook got in
Bye Minnie. Bye Eun. Have fun. Don't tease your Mum...
Bye
The kid stomped her feet bidding him a bye
The car set off
Jk looked back slightly
Ha Eun had left off from Jimin's hands and was walking back angry
But this time something was different. Jimin looked extremely upset. The kind of upset face he made when Jk went out on really long tours 5 months or more. Minnie huffed and walked back to their door
The car turned lanes
Airport
7 of them had appeared
A: Why the long face Jungkook? Had a fight?
Oh no! Not at all... My wife.. He was upset actually...
B: You will be refreshed by the end of the week... Don't worry so much... We got too many problems to be worrying about more lol
Yeah? Easy for you to say...
B: Hey! I'm a married man too. I know stuff... I'm way older than you. He will adjust...
(Jk ignores)
Where's Tae? It's almost time
Lu: He isn't coming. He refunded us the money. Taehyung has one big family...
He did call me. I didn't receive it at the time. I did call him back and vice versa... What happened though?
A: He's mother got sick suddenly. Nothing much... But... She's old right? Kinda misses him... Told him "I'm going to die soon and I want to see you married" and stuff...
Lu: And Taehyung you know... Hahaha! He got worried and stuck back...
I should talk to him...
Chu: His family is hugeeee!
Yeah
Lu: He's got 2 nephews and 2 nieces. My goodness... Though I'm glad that he's not the only one earning now
(So we are discussing about someone else's personal life now)
Baek: His uncle and aunt got a job... The oldest nephew is now supporting the family as well...
Lu: Yes. Mr Jungkook, you're quite quiet?
Oh! I have nothing to say actually... It's good that his family is thriving
A: Yeah... He was too poor to begin with. He wouldn't have been here without you. Politics and stuff... That man knows his way....
Taehyung works hard. He's stuck with me since childhood. I think he provided me with a sense of family when I really had no one... But now...
Lu: Now?
Huh?
Baek: It's time.... Let's head in...
The men board the plane
Jk texted Jimin before the flight took off as per his habit which was quickly replied back
Time Skip
6:30 pm
Jimin had come to the park with the kid
RIGHT HERE! STOP RUNNING! I CAN'T RUN AFTER YOU!
But Maaaaaaa~
NO! WHAT IF YOU GET KIDNAPPED HUH!
That's why I wanted to come with Papa
Well I had asked for that first... Ahh Appa that hurts!
Oh I... Sorry it was accidental...
E: Doesn't change the fact that I still want to go out with Papa
Hmmm... What if we go for some of the rides? So far you have literally had everything available... From candy floss to corndogs... I am not buying you two anymore eatables...
E: I would love...mm... The roller coaster?
Anything other than that. You know you get scared...
(Basically Children below 10 weren't allowed to begin with and Eun seemed to be obsessed with roller coasters although she got scared easily)
Its okay Appa... I want to go for... Umm... That one!
Definitely Sweetheart!
Jimin stands, smiling, at the edge of the ride keeping a keen eye on her as she goes up and comes down laughing for 5 times
Time Skip
7:30 pm
E: I loved it today.... Thank you Appa
You don't need to thank me hun... I wanted to take you out as well...
I miss hyung and unnie. I miss papa too... I wish they were here...
Fine. Let's come together next time alright?
When?
When they are home...
E: Papa is never home...
Umm.. We will come with your old sister and brothers then...
But you don't want to bring us together usually...
Ahh that's because you all start running here and there and I don't have five hands here... And Bo hyung doesn't like holding onto you. So somebody-
You don't need to hold me Appa...
I know I don't. But bad bad people will take you away if I don't. That's why it is important for me to keep you all safe...
But you can't save us if-
I can. And even if I can't, I will definitely be able to call the police Or the nearby people at least (a smile)
I wish papa was here... I really wanted to go... It's not fun with you anymore... When will he come back?
(Anxious/ He was trying hard/ Minnie understood it was because their siblings weren't home as well, otherwise they don't usually miss their father so much)
Why are you nagging for Jungguk so much? It's not like him going out for the first time? Is it? He stays busy, you know it and he's working hard for us...
E: Didn't he go out with friends? He told me I can go for tours like him when I'm old enough
Awwww even you two want to leave me?
E: NO
I want to go to party with you... We will dress up and we will have tea and cake we will go around an..and what?
(Jimin calmly smiles at both their responses)
Ok... Umm... We can have fun too... Let's have your favourite dish tomorrow (diverting the topic to avoid their questions) Is that fine?
LET'S HAVE SAMGYEOPAL!
APPA PLEASE PLEASE!
PLEAASSSEEEE APPAA PLEASE! Huhh huh! PLEASE!
Unfortunately Jimin had no option but to accept because of the way she started crying and hanging onto his arm
FINE! RELAX!
(Why did I ask/ laughs inwardly/ oh well... Better than her crying for her father)
Time Skip
10:45 pm
A Video Call
THIS PLACE IS BUSTLING! LOOK MINNIE!
I can see that... Where are you all now?
Jimin hears Jk talking with a companion
We are currently in Dotonbori. We will stay here for 3 days. Just for drinks... Party... Lol... Hope the kids are not around...
No no... Eun is reading a story book I gues- Gguk you there?
Turn the camera towards yourself!
Bo had called me...
Huh?
Wait a few seconds Jimin...
Are you having fun?
Jimin waits as he didn't get a reply
What does it seem like?
Oooo! My man's dressed up. You look really handsome... (A small smile)
The nightlife seems busy over there...
You bet it is!
(He's shouting? Is the sound that loud/ he must be drinking haha...seems like he's happy) Can I...ummm....can I come with you next time if I can manage? I mean... If and if only the kids are not home and you...know... Like they have trips or anything... If they don't have a problem... And you don't have to care for them either... Like in such a situation... I mean... If there's a possibility...
Jimin himself ends up laughing thinking about the high prospects of such an idealistic situation
Huh? Couldn't hear you properly...What are you laughing about? Minnie be louder!! It's too much noise here!
(The music / he didn't listen/ Jimin speaks loudly)
What I was saying is Ha Eun told me she wants to go to party too, though she didn't quite understand the meaning of the word...why did you tell her that? She's been chewing my brain over it!
Haha! Is she? What did you do then- WAIT A BIT!
Minnie heard someone saying to keep the phone down
Should I call tomorrow? You seem busy...
I'm listening Minnie... Tomorrow I might not be able to talk with you! We are going for scuba!!! So?
Scuba diving!!! Wow!
Ummm... I haven't got much to talk about... Uh... I took her to the park. She literally ate everything there. She is old enough for some of the rides now...finally! Uff! Last time I had to get up on the merry go round with her...but she kept missing you as she always does haha! (Suppresses anxiety with laughter) so we decided-
A voice: JUNGKOOK KEEP THE PHONE DOWN!
Another one: MR JEON WHAT'RE YOU DOING THERE?
Jimin realised Jk was not listening to him much anyway, mostly because of the loud music and laughter in the background
He sees two women enter the place in bunny suits and a third one in an even more "extravagant" outfit/ Jk's eyes went away for a quarter of a second to check who was behind his back and then turned to his beloved again
You went to the amusement park, then?
Hmm... Then... Our youngest Umm... Took this sliding ride. I was just standing at the edge. It's good to see-
Voices: OH! THE DRINKS ARE FINALLY HERE! OOOOOOOOO LOOK AT THEM! (Obnoxiously)
Jk looks momentarily to the other side
The Dom turned but before he could say anything-
Gguk...umm... You know it's kind of humiliating to force you to stay when you clearly are not interested...I don't even have much to speak about haha! I am not angry... don't worry... work hard! party harder! Okay?
LOVE! NO! I-
Good night! Have *fun*
Love you
The call was cut
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