It had been two months since Taehyung had last seen Jungkook. He called him everyday but he never picked up not even once. He would either ignore it or decline. Taehyung had become depressed and everyone could see it. On many occasions he thought of going to the younger 's house only to change his mind after reaching his driveway. What if Jungkook yells at him or brings up the divorce once again. He couldn't bear it. He had promised to give him space so that was what he was going to do.
Meanwhile Jungkook was happy that the twins had finally started going to school. They were also taking music lesson at home after school and they were content.The twins had insisted that Jin stay with them and Jungkook couldn't refuse him .Jin had found a job in the same hospital as Yoongi.
Jimin was having a hard time seeing Yoongi and Jin hang out together. He became insecure and had Jungkook to blame for that because he was the one who had introduced them.Yoongi was playing along enjoying seeing the jealous side of Jimin.
Namjoon felt like he had found the one thing he had been looking for. He had always been into fleeting relationships but this time he wanted something real.He spent most of his time doing two things; 1, day dreaming about a certain someone and 2 comforting a sulking Taehyung.
Jungkook hadn't looked for a job yet because he was still in a dilemma. The twins came back from school at one and him going to work would mean that they would spent 7 hours alone at home before he can come back .He didn't know if it was okay to hire a maid who would be able to cook lunch and dinner for them.Jin also had the same routine. Go to work in the morning and come back late in the evening. Only if he could talk with the children 's father but his ego wouldn't allow him. In all honesty he was getting bored by staying home alone. He needed to do something wild and unpredictable to shake up his life. Looking back on his life he had never done anything like that.
Taehyung was in Namjoon 's office like he always did. He couldn't go to Jimin because this days it seemed like he had his own issues and he was being too judgmental .
"I'm going to call him Hyung "
"You are being relentless. Just let it go.You need someone new for a change. Jungkook is going to ignore you until you drop"
"Why do i even come to you. Instead of encouraging me you are telling me to find someone else? "
"What do you want me to say"
"From now on its better you don't say anything at all because I feel like hitting you. Unbelievable "he scoffed as he fished his phone from his pants's pocket.
The phone was picked up on the first ring "
"Hello " a small voice answered and Taehyung froze for a moment.
"Hie can I talk to your Papa?"
"Papa isn't at home. He went with Junie to school "
"So why aren't you still school? "
"Papa told me not to go.Junie got in trouble and the principal wanted to see him .Who am I talking to ?
"I'm Kim Taehyung and you ?"
"We have similar last names.My name is Kim Minho but my papa and Junie call me Minie"
"It was nice talking to you.Will you tell your Papa to please call me back when he comes "
"I Will, bye Mr"
"Bye"
When Taehyung hung up ,a huge smile was visible on his face.
"He finally picked up didn't he?"Namjoon asked.
"That wasn't him. My son picked up.Minho did "
"I guess you two had a brief conversation.?"
"Yeah, he said Jungkook went out with Minjun .It seems like he caused trouble at school. I never did something like that. He probably got it from Jungkook "
"However he will surely blame you for it.He will be like :Taehyung look what your son did. I can't take it anymore. Mothers are always dramatic. Trust me I know "
"I never had something like that happen to me before. My parents made it hard for me to be around them.We couldn't even have a proper conversation. I don't want to be that kind of a parent to my children. Someone once told me that an absent father is better than a bad father .I agree with them "
"Therapy really helped a lot "
"Yeah it did "
Meanwhile Jungkook got back home with Minjun and he didn't look pleased at all.
"Jungkook, how did it go?"Jin asked as he was sitting on the carpet making puzzles with Minho.
"The worst you could think of.He got two weeks suspension. He always does things like this. In kindergarten I let it go.What kind of person will he grow up to be? "Jungkook slumped onto the couch. Minjun didn't say anything and walked to his room.
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"Just look at him. He is just like his father "
"Papa don't get mad at Junie.He isn't the one at fault. Sunny started it.He called us nerds and laughed at us because we didn't have a father. He also called us weird because our mother is man"
"And how did he know about this? "
"We told him, thinking that he was our friend but he made fun of us in front of everyone. Junie didn't know that there was a rock when he pushed him. We were both mad"Minho explained.
"Go and call your brother down I'm calling your father. I can't deal with this "
"But you told us...."
"Forget whatever I said. I lied to you .Just go and get Minjun "
"Papa, lying is bad "rebuked the little boy.
"I'm sorry. I will explain later "
Jungkook sighed as his son went up the stairs.
"Jungkook are you sure about it?"
"What else can I do?How long will I be able to lie to them. You heard what he said. Minjun's behaviour is as a result that he doesn't have a father figure in his life "
"Maybe it's for the best "
"I'm going to text Taehyung and get this over and done with "
Jungkook
Can you come over?
Taehyung
Why haven't you been taking my calls,?
Jungkook
Is that important right now. Your son has landed someone's child in an hospital.
Taehyung
I will be there.
Jungkook
Be quick.
When Jungkook was done texting, Minjun was in front of him.
"Junie you know that I expect a lot from you. Be it by seconds but you are the older twin. I thought you were the responsible one. Didn't I always tell you to be the bigger person? "
"I tried but he wasn't gonna stop "
"So does violence solve anything? I guess your brother told .Your father is on his way right now "
"Where was he ? Why did you lie to us?"
"I'm really sorry but that I will explain in due time. "
Talking to Minjun sometimes felt like talking to Taehyung. He was so stubborn and impossible. He never acted his age and it scared Jungkook to the solar plexus.
Minjun went and joined Jin and his brother to make puzzles. Jungkook wanted what was in their heads.Would their perspective of him change because he lied to them. Jungkook would justify it as protecting them from the bitter truth.Nothing hurts more than being rejected.
They both looked at him with blank expression and so did Jin.
In his head Jungkook made himself strong by saying. Let it pour. I'm ready as I will ever be"he thought grimly.
Taehyung felt uneasy because he wasn't ready for whatever was ahead of him. What was he going to say to the children he had once rejected. Would they accept him as their father. He just couldn't stop agonising.