After work Jungkook waited for Jimin to finish up with his last appointment for the day.He sat in the lobby shuffling through some expectant books.
Eventually Jimin texted him to come up but Taehyung suddenly came and sat besides him.
"Let's go home "he smiled as he held the younger 's hand.
"I. .still have things to do"he lied
"What things? "
"I promised to help Hoseok Hyung with prescriptions "he grinned.
"When did you become a dentist. That's ridiculous. Come on,let me take you for dinner "
"Ok"Jungkook sighed as he took out his phone. He texted Jimin telling him about the situation at hand.
"Who are you texting now "
"A friend "he stated.
"Okay, let's go so long "Taehyung took Jungkook 's hand and they headed to the parking lot.
Ten minutes later they arrived at their regular restaurant. Taehyung ordered steak and fruit salad but something didn't seem right with Jungkook,Taehyung had ordered a bottle of expensive red wine .Jungkook knew that he couldn't have alcohol. It didn't matter which quantity. So he did the unthinkable he pushed the bottle off the table without Taehyung watching. It broke right next to his leg.
"Jungkook are you okay. You aren't hurt are you "
"I'm not. I'm so sorry for being clumsy "
"It's nothing we can get another one. Or maybe juice. You weren't feeling well in the afternoon right ?"
"That would be great .Thanks "
The dinner went on in utter silence. Taehyung was giving Jungkook looks that he couldn't comprehend. He wondered what was inside of his head. Was this a prelude to a storm.
On their way home ,the same deafening silence was over them. However it made Jungkook feel vulnerable. He could never get accustomed to Taehyung 's moodswings.
Back at home they went to bed without Taehyung trying to initiate some kind of sexual contact. Jungkook wasn't complaining instead he felt relieved. He wasn't ready to get caught yet.
The following morning Taehyung slept in while Jungkook woke up and took a shower alone and made his cereal. Not puking definitely. He hadn't felt this ginger in a while.
Taehyung only woke up when Jungkook was done with everything. He kissed him good morning and went into the bathroom.
Jungkook took the chance to look at himself in the mirror. He unbuttoned his shirt and looked at his belly. The lines of his abs weren't there anymore. His fingers carresed his bump until a smile cracked on his lips. At the same time he felt great sadness about what the future held for the three of them.
He felt like having tea so he went downstairs to make one for himself.
When he came back up Taehyung was packing his laptop into his backpack. He was sweet smelling and clad in a very sharp grey suit. Despite his uneasy feeling that something was going badly wrong, Jungkook smiled in appreciation of his handsome husband. He had that effect on him. He loved his strong face with the boyish smile ,he adored running his fingers through his hair. He liked the way his eyes appeared intensely brown going along well with his tan skin.
Jungkook thought of all the things he wanted to say and decided now wasn't the time and place.
"You are being the slow turtle today .You have never been hopeless at getting out of bed"Jungkook teased.
"Jungkook is everything okay? "Taehyung asked without looking at the younger.
"Perfect, what's wrong. Aren't you feeling well? "
Suddenly Taehyung walked over to the younger without any emotion on his face and produced a pregnancy test from his pocket. It wasn't new but Jungkook was too familiar with it.Shit he thought .He thought he had hid it perfectly well but it seemed it found it's way to Taehyung mysteriously.
"Is this yours? "he asked despondently.
Jungkook felt for a moment that the ability of talking was sucked out of him.
"Answer me damnit "Taehyung roared and Jungkook almost cowered in fear. Eyes wide as saucers.
"Even now, you are denying that there is something wrong, Jungkook I thought you were smarter than that. There is no point in lying anymore. I know you are pregnant but it dosent matter. In fact I don't really give a fuck because you are going to get rid of it."he spat
"What? !Jungkook felt as though his heart had stopped beating and was being ripped apart .
What can you do when the person who heals your heart is the same person who breaks it and cause you pain.
"I was waiting for you to tell me ,you see. "Taehyung went on."You became different a few months ago but I just couldn't grasp what was going on.Did you think I wouldn't notice .That small bump was a dead give away too.Did you think I'm blind "
"I'm really sorry. I didn't intent to.It was a mistake "
"You said it yourself that it was a mistake and mistakes should be rectified right? "
"What does that mean, Taehyung .Why are you treating me as if I went and got pregnant by another man.How is this my fault alone. I didn't get myself pregnant. You have always been unfair to me in that context. It takes two to make a child "Jungkook screamed tearfully.
"I made it clear on many occasions that I don't want a child or didn't you hear me. You are going to get rid of that thing even if I have to make you"
"Tae, you can't do this. This is our baby "Jungkook stammered tears rolling over his cheeks .
"I told you that I don't care and I'm saying it again. I'm going to go and get you the earliest appointment ready. How far along are you "Taehyung 's voice was tight with anger.
"16 weeks "
"Unbelievable "Taehyung scoffed as he passed through Jungkook who held onto to his hand ready to beg him for their child 's life .
"Please "he sobbed voice cracked.
Taehyung responded by shoving him away. Jungkook fell onto the floor on his belly but Taehyung didn't even turn to look back at him. He had made his decision. A cruel one and he didn't even bat an eye.
Jungkook frantically sat up and checked if everything was okay.
He had loved Taehyung but had gone blindly and betrayed him. At that time he hadn't thought about how much it was going to hurt his husband.
After crying and agonizing for a while he decided not anymore. He weakly stood up from the white feathery carpet and strode over to the white closet. He looked distant and nonchalantly. He took out all his sweatpants and hoodies. Afterwards he took up his suitcase and packed everything in there. When he was done he went into the study. He removed their wedding portrait that was hung on the wall.Behind it was a safe.He entered the password that was the year they got married.
He took out cash that amounted to ₩5 million and his passport. That would be enough to sustain him until he gives birth. He took the money to the bedroom and packed it into the suitcase.
There was only one person he needed to call and that was Jimin.
"Hyung. ."
"Jungkook, you sound upset. What's wrong? "
"Taehyung. He has found out. He said he doesn't want it.He will force me to have an abortion Hyung. I can't do that. I don't feel safe around him. I need to protect my baby "Jungkook sounded so broken that Jimin had to bit his lips to stop himself from crying.
"So where are you going to go?"
"I don't know. All I need is to get away from him "
"Jungkook, listen to me Go to Yoongi .I'm sure Taehyung wouldn't look for you there. I will text you the address "
"Thank you a lot, Hyung '
"Just know that its your responsibility to bring that child into this world. Nothing else matters. Not even Taehyung "
"I think I will need to change my phone but I will still keep in touch. Please just don't tell Taehyung where I have gone, please "
"You don't have to ask. I'm on your side.Take care. Just don't steal my man.He has a weakness for cute things "
"You are really funny. I don't know if I can still catch the train "
"You can take a bus"
"Thank you Hyung once again. You are such an angle .I will miss you a lot "
"Just keep me updated"
"I will "
Jungkook looked once again at the wedding portrait that was hung above their headboard. They were so happy back then but they will now be memories.
Jungkook took off his wedding band and wrote a note for Taehyung.
"If you wanted me to choose between you and my child then you have gotten my answer. Have a good life and be childless all you want. I can't live like that. What kind of a man would want to harm his own blood. You are a empty person and I pitty you. I won't let you close enough to hurt me "
Jungkook found himself getting bold while writing that note.And just like that he left with his head held up high. He wouldn't live with the guilty of killing his own child.