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" I had promised my dad that I'd have dinner with him, but here I am, stuck with work," Seokjin sighed.
" Seokjin, where's your attention? Are you noting down everything? You know I need these notes," his boss, Kim Taehyung, inquired.
Seokjin's feelings toward his boss were strong, " This is my boss, Kim Taehyung. Man, I truly despise him with my whole heart. If I had the choice, I would leave this job and slap my resignation on his face, but I'm broke if not for him or this Job. "
Seokjin huffs, and reassured his boss,
" Yes, sir, I am attentive. I have carefully noted down every piece of information you might need in the near future."
" Good, " taehyung retorted,
After the meeting, Seokjin mustered the courage to make a request to his boss, which has been weighing his mind since he checked into work, " Sir, can I have a day off on tomorrow? I have something important to take care of. It would be amazing if you consider my request and agree."
Kim Taehyung's response was anything but accommodating, " Mr. Kim Seokjin, why don't you take one week off, or how about two months, or maybe three years? "
Seokjin knew his boss would react this way, as he explained, " Sir, it's important. I have a health checkup scheduled. Adding to that, i didn't know when I was hired that I would have to work half-time on Sundays as well, i should bring this to your kind attention my job description mentions none of it."
Taehyung, unfazed, asked, " So, is your salary the same as the ad you supposedly saw? You get paid for it, and I believe you are well-treated."
Seokjin muttered under his breath,
" Well-treated my ass."
His boss overheard and decided to impose extra duties, " I heard that, Jin. How about you work a full day on sunday cleaning my office thoroughly? Do you want to set a record as my longest-hired assistant or not? "
Seokjin backtracked, realizing he had crossed a line, " I'm sorry, sir, for the remarks I made earlier. I will be on time on Sunday. "
His boss granted him the day off, albeit reluctantly, " You can take the leave tomorrow Jin, I have somewhere to be anyways. Consider this the last time, though. I won't be generous at all next time."
Seokjin humbly accepted, whispering
" as if, "
Taehyung added a parting comment, " I heard that again. Now leave before I change my mind."
Back at home, Seokjin faced his disappointed father, " You missed our dinner plan again, Jin. I shouldn't have asked you in the first place. "
Seokjin explained, " Dad, you're well aware of what my boss is like. He's a pain in the ass. Let's go out after my checkup with the gynecologist. You did book an appointment for me, right? "
His father confirmed, " I did. How did you convince your boss to leave? "
Seokjin replied, " he had somewhere to be tomorrow, that's why he agreed."
Skipping to tomorrow Seokjin prepared for a medical procedure.
The doctor asked, " Mr. Kim, you are here for artificial insemination, right?" The doctor nudges Jin, who seemed to be napping,
Seokjin replied, " Yes, I'm just very tired these days. My boss makes sure he drains the salary he pays out of me."
Dr. Min Yoongi, the attending physician, introduced himself, and they began the procedure.
After the checkup, Seokjin found his father waiting outside, nibbling on a biscuit.
His father remarked, " You're done, Seok? The checkup took a lot of time. I saw the doctor; he was attractive, Mr. Kim." Jin gaped at his father, and what he had implied,
Seokjin corrected him, " Appa, how many times do I have to tell you not to talk like that? It makes me uncomfortable. Let's go now and have dinner."
" Well, having a 30-year-old virgin sitting around the house does raise concerns. I became a parent when I was just 20, I must admit I'm a bit embarrassed that you're not following in my footsteps."
Seokjin replied, " Yes, and then he left you alone to bear a child - quite an achievement, I'd say. "
His father retorted, upset at his son's remarks, " It would've been an achievement if I hadn't given birth to such an ungrateful brat. Go have dinner by yourself. "
Seokjin apologized, " I'm sorry, appa. Now, can we please go have dinner? This checkup has made me very hungry. "
His father couldn't help but comment,
" You talk like that, and then you expect me to think straight. "
Meanwhile, at the clinic:
The doctor remarked, " We have quite a few patients with the last name Kim scheduled for checkups today. Let's confirm if you're here for a routine examination, right? "
The patient replied, " No, I'm here for an insemination, "
The receptionist double-checked, " Are you absolutely certain? You're not Mr. Kim Seok-jin? "
The patient clarified, " No, I'm Kim Woo-jin, "
The receptionist requested, " Can you give me a moment, please? "
Dr. Yoongi exited the office to confer with his assistant.
" Hoseok," he inquired, " could you provide me with the details of the patient who arrived earlier? "
Hoseok promptly handed over the patient's information.
Dr. Yoongi reviewed the report and realized there had been a mix-up with Seokjin's profile and the patient currently in the office.
In frustration, he scolded, " Where is your focus, Hoseok? We've made a huge blunder. "
Yoongi, gripped with worry, stressed pulling his hairs, " What do you mean? I mistakenly performed the insemination procedure on the wrong patient. Oh my God, I will be facing a lawsuit. Thanks to you, I've messed up. What should I do now?"
Dr. Yoongi contemplated the situation and said, " Someone else could end up pregnant with his husband's baby. What his husband's name? It's Kim Tae-Hyun. "
Hoseok replied anxiously, " I'm sorry, but the sperm I provided you with belonged to Kim Taehyung. I vividly remember, "
Dr. Yoongi, still concerned, urged Hoseok, " Are you absolutely certain about that? Please, go double-check the records for Kim Tae-Hyun's sperm. But let's prioritize handling the patient who's still inside right now."
Inwardly, Dr. Yoongi acknowledged that even if it wasn't Kim Woo-jin's husband's sperm, it was still an incorrect insemination. He silently prayed for the best outcome, aware of the potential consequences of his mistake.
As some time passed, yoongi dealt with the current patient he sat inside his office as his inner thoughts raced,
" What am I going to do? Jin might end up pregnant with a man he doesn't even know. This is so fucked up."
Yoongi urgently summoned his assistant to his office and declared sternly, " You're fired. Collect your belongings and leave. "
Hoseok, bewildered and upset, protested, " What do you mean? You can't just fire me like this! "
" I'm on the verge of losing my medical license because of you. Where was your focus? If only you had dedicated yourself to your job instead of whoring around all the time with Jimin, " yoongi deadpans,
" I made a mistake, but that doesn't give you the right to speak to me like that. I wasn't a whore when you dicked me down so many times. " hoseok snaps back at yoongi,
Yoongi huffed, " This isn't just some simple mistake, Jung Hoseok. It's a huge mistake. You need to understand how shocked he's going to be. Not only did you mix up the profiles, but you also provided me with the wrong sperm. What if we had implanted Kim Tae Hyung's sperm into the original patient? You're in serious trouble. If that man returns in two weeks, wondering why he's pregnant, which is highly likely, you'll be held responsible, and I won't let you escape unscathed either."
Hoseok glanced downward, his mind wandering to how sexy Yoongi appeared at that moment, a sense of guilt tugged at him, yet it couldn't compete with the overwhelming desire he felt for Yoongi in that instant.
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Jin's Pov:
As I hurried into the office, the thought of facing Taehyung's wrath for being late weighed heavily on my mind. He had an essential meeting today, and being late was unacceptable. I've been struggling with oversleeping lately, and I can't figure out why. It's as if I'm always tired.
Upon entering my boss's office, I'm greeted by a storm of anger in his eyes. It doesn't take long for Taehyung to erupt.
" Pack your stuff and leave," he orders, his voice laced with irritation.
" I'm sorry, sir. I wasn't feeling well," I stammer in response.
" Then go. Take a long rest," he snaps, his frustration evident.
Desperation creeps into my voice, " I need this job, Mr. Kim. Please reconsider. I promise it won't happen again. I'll make it up to you."
My pleas seem to sway him slightly. Taehyung's features soften, but he maintains his stern demeanor.
" This is the first and last time i am letting this slide, Jin. Clean up my office, organize everything, and plan my schedule for the next one months. Get the data from the missed meeting and reschedule it. Assist the marketing director, too, as his secretary is on paternity leave."
-
Late at night, as Taehyung prepares to leave for work, he decides to check on Jin. He wants to go over the schedule for the following day but also ensure that Jin is doing well. Entering the room, he expects to find Jin slacking off, as he had done earlier that day.
To his surprise, he finds Jin in an unexpected state. Jin's head rests on the desk, and it's clear he's not simply sleeping. Taehyung tries to wake him with his voice, but Jin remains unresponsive. Growing concerned and frustrated, Taehyung resorts to shaking him gently. It's only then that he realizes Jin isn't sleeping but unconscious. Panic sets in as Taehyung holds Jin to prevent him from falling out of his chair, and then, he quickly decides to take him to the hospital.
At the Hospital :
Jin slowly opens his eyes, greeted by the unfamiliar surroundings of a hospital room. As he takes in his surroundings, he quickly realizes where he is. His body feels weak and drained from the exhausting workload he faced today.
The lack of food throughout the day has left him feeling nauseous and extra sleepy. Yet, quitting his job isn't an option. He knows it's his lifeline, even if it's a grueling one.
As he contemplates his situation, Taehyung's voice breaks through his thoughts.
" How are you feeling now, Secretary Kim?" Taehyung asks, standing beside him.
Panicking, Jin quickly sits up, searching for his phone to send Taehyung his schedule. He doesn't want to face his boss's anger again, especially after this incident.
" I'm good, and I just sent you your schedule. You can ask me any questions related to it," Jin replies hastily.
Jin seizes the opportunity to apologize and beg for Taehyung's leniency, fearing he might lose his job after this incident. He emphasizes his current frail state as a plea for understanding.
Taehyung begins to speak, but the doctor interrupts, inquiring about Jin's well-being.
Taehyung, however, is taken aback by Jin's dedication. He had expected a different reaction from his secretary.
As the doctor continues, Jin mentions his persistent nausea and fatigue, which have been troubling him for over a week. The doctor delivers a shocking revelation.
" Mr. Kim, congratulations. You're pregnant."
Taehyung's expression shifts from surprise to a complex mix of emotions. He feels a sense of guilt and confusion, unsure of how to process this unexpected news. Jin is equally shocked by the revelation.
Doubting the doctor's diagnosis, Jin mumbles, " What baby? I can't be pregnant. Are you sure?"
The doctor reassures him that he's perfectly healthy and capable of pregnancy.
Unable to voice the real reason behind his disbelief, Jin mumbles, " I can't because I'm a virgin." Taehyung overhears this, though Jin speaks the last part quietly.
The doctor advises Jin to take better care of himself, attributing his fainting episode to exhaustion and lack of food. He also urges Jin to visit a gynecologist.
After the doctor leaves, Taehyung, still in shock, delivers a final message to Jin. " Come to my office on time tomorrow. I'll be leaving now."
Jin understands the hidden message in Taehyung's words, and he can't help but feel that his job is hanging by a thread.
In the Morning:
Jin stares at his boss, his heart pounding as Taehyung casually drops a bombshell.
" You can't be pregnant and work for me. I'm sorry to tell you this. However, I will give you another job, so don't worry about finding a new one."
Jin's mind races as he pleads, " Can you please give me some days, sir? I'm not sure about my condition right now."
Taehyung nods, granting him some time to sort things out. Jin leaves Taehyung's office without sharing his secret with anyone.
At the Clinic:
At the clinic, the doctor apologizes to Jin, bowing in a sign of regret.
Jin is lost, grappling with the shocking news of his pregnancy, despite never having had sexual intercourse.
" I want to abort it," Jin tells the doctor.
However, the doctor drops another news, stating that they need to inform the sperm owner before proceeding with an abortion.
Frustration and anger bubble up inside Jin as he exclaims, " What the hell do you mean? You inseminated me with a random man's sperm, and now I need his permission to abort it? I'm going to court."
The doctor pleads for Jin not to sue, his entire career hanging in the balance. He offers to help Jin and tries to convince him not to take legal action.
Distraught, Jin questions the doctor about his options, expressing concern about the possibility that the donor may want him to carry the child. The doctor reassures him that it won't come to that and promises to convince the donor for an abortion.
In the end, Jin's compassionate nature wins over his anger, and he reluctantly agrees to the doctor's proposal.
" Alright," Jin says with a heavy heart,
" Inform them and let me know about it."
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On-call:
" Hello, is this Mr. Kim Taehyung? " yoongi spoke into the phone, mustering up all the courage,
" No, it's his grandmother.
And you are? "
" I'm calling from Min's Hospital. You provided your contact information for Mr. Kim Taehyung's sperm freezing procedure was performed here. "
Taehyung's grandmother suddenly remembered the details, and the fact that she was hearing about it after a long time piqued her curiosity.
" Yes, what about that? "
" Well, there's something I'd like to discuss. Would you mind coming to our hospital? "
" Sure, I'll stop by tomorrow. " She couldn't help but wonder what this discussion might entail. Perhaps the long period of storage had some financial implications.
A few years earlier, Taehyung had faced a life-threatening accident. In anticipation of the worst, his grandmother had arranged for his sperm to be frozen as a precautionary measure.
However, once Taehyung had recovered, she had forgotten about the stored sperm, and the hospital had not been informed. Learning about it after such a long time was indeed a surprise.
At the office:
" So you're pregnant? " Taehyung questioned, settling back at his armchair,
" Yes, I'm sorry," Jin bowed his head. He really shouldn't be apologizing for this.
" Well then, pack up and leave. You know how hectic being my assistant is. I don't want you and your lover blaming me for your bad health."
" Please, let me keep the job. Other employees get paternal leave. Why must i be dismissed, instead, "
" You're not any other employee. You're my assistant. Please leave, Seokjin. When I'm being nice," Taehyung's vexation was palpable, and Jin sensed it in his tone.
" You mentioned internal recruitment earlier. What about that? " Jin's voice colored with hope as he asks,
" Seokjin, why can't you let yourself rest? Where is the baby's father? " Taehyung retorted,
" I don't know him," Seokjin mumbled, making Taehyung chuckle.
" So, abort it? Why are you keeping a sin, a mere mistake? " His words offended Seokjin, but he needed the job, so he remained quiet.
" Please let me work. My pregnancy won't affect the work. The second it does, you can dismiss me. And don't worry, if anything happens, it will be my responsibility. If I don't have a job, then both of us will suffer, anyway. "
Taehyung felt a brief pang of sympathy, but then again, who told Jin to get into this horrid situation. He had always harbored feelings for Seokjin, but since they weren't mutual, he kept his emotions to himself. He had wanted to ask him out but never found the right moment. Learning that Jin was pregnant with another man's child hurt Taehyung deeply. The reason why he was being mean to the latter right now.
" Keep your word. I'm not changing the job description for you. Be on the go always. Now, get back to work," Taehyung ordered.
Jin bowed and left his boss's office, following the given instructions. His phone buzzed in his pocket, and he saw a message from the hospital informing him about the meetup with the sperm owner.
He replied, requesting the meeting to take place before his office hours, which started early in the morning.
Sighing, he read the message again, knowing he still had to explain everything to his dad.
-
Jin diligently worked throughout the day, just as he always had, making sure to avoid any mistakes. He was currently waiting for Taehyung to leave the office, a habit he had formed over time.
He observed the clock's hands as they moved, the small sound of minutes passing filling the quiet room. After a little while, he saw Taehyung walking out of his office without even bidding him goodbye like he used to.
" It looks like he hates the idea of having a pregnant assistant," Jin mumbled to himself while packing up to leave. He planned to tell his dad everything tonight, hoping for a calm response.
At Home;
" You're back really late today, son." His father exclaims as Jin enters the living room
" Appa, you need to stop waiting for me to come back; it's not good for your health. " Jin goes over to sit on the couch,
" I can't sleep knowing you're still not home. I cooked for you. Freshen up and eat. "
" Appa," Jin called out, stopping his father from heading to the kitchen.
" What is it, Seokjin? You look and sound dull." His father voiced out genuinely concerned as he halts his steps and looks back at his son,
" Something happened, something really bad happened. " he tells his father, without looking up to meet his father's gaze,
" What do you mean? Did you lose your job? Was something stolen? Were you conned? You're too nice to people my jinnie, " Jin was expecting his father to assume and ramble, like he was right now,
" Appa, stop talking and listen to me carefully now." Jin looked at his dad with sad eyes, which only made his dad worry more.
He explained everything to his father, who listened to his son. Mad at the doctor, disgusted that it's an unknown man's child and without his own child's consent.
" So you have a baby in you, right
now? "
" Yes," Seokjin said. He was surprised his dad was calmer, the opposite of what he was expecting.
" Well, let me go with you tomorrow at the meetup. You don't know what perverted old hag he will be, I won't let you go alone."
" Sure, that's better. I would feel safe. You'll need to wake up early, though." Seokjin told his dad. He wanted to go to his room and cry about everything as soon as possible, so he stood up to leave.
His dad held his hand and made him sit next to him. This was it for Jin. It made him cry instantly.
" I'm scared," he confided in his dad.
"It's alright, Seokjin. Don't give in if you don't want to, alright? You can abort the child; I will make sure no one stops you."
" I thought of all the possibilities, but it doesn't seem right. You know I can not just abort the baby, even if it's just an embryo. Even if I want to, thoughts of if you had aborted me keep coming to my mind. I don't care about who the father is. I just can't convince myself to abort it, even if I want to."
" Seokjin, you and I are in completely different situations. Do whatever you think is right, okay? I am always here to support you. You're my only reason to live." Jin's dad kissed his forehead,
" Don't be sad, please, cheer up. It'll be okay, "
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Mrs. Kim's Pov;
" Hello, I am Kim Seokjin, the one who is accidentally carrying the baby, and this is my father. " Jin gave the old lady an awkward smile as he took the seat in front of him,
" Yes, Doctor Min informed me. I'm the great-grandmother of the child you're carrying. "
I greet Seokjin and his dad, who I could tell was weary of me by the way he was glancing at me.
" Uh, it's nice to meet you. Let's jump straight to the topic since I have to go to work after this, " Jin tries to meddle with the tension surrounding them by speaking,
" If you don't mind me asking, where do you work, Mr. Kim? "
" I work at Tae Corps as an assistant to the CEO. " Jin answers,
So I was provided with the right information. He works for the baby's father. This is going to be hard, both him and Taehyung can not find out the truth.
" Well, Doctor Min told me about your plans to abort my grandchild. All I can say is, it's up to you if you want to keep the baby, of course. But I'd like to enlighten you. The baby's father is no more in this world. I had the sperm frozen before his accident a few years back, and I was looking for someone to carry my grandson. It was the last legacy of my grandchild that he left for me, so I won't be left alone. Namjoon's parents passed away when he was young, and yes, Namjoon is the guy you're carrying the baby of. I took care of him his whole life. I was practically his mother, " I spoke with heavy heart, observing Jin's face for any hint,
" I didn't want to carry the baby, nor did I give my consent. I'm sure Dr. Min informed you about that. I'm sorry you had to go through all that, but please be considerate of me as well."
" So you still want to abort my grandchild? I can give you lots of money if you want, but please don't do this, i know i said it's alright, but it's not. It's my dead grandson's child. I didn't have a choice either. I never wanted my great-grandchild to be born this way. I was waiting for the right person."
" So you were hoping I keep the baby? Honestly, I am not after money. And I can not bring myself to nurture or abort either. It's a hard choice. Whatever you told me right now makes it even harder for me to choose. The idea of giving birth to a dead person's child is unsettling for me."
" Well, then, Mr. Kim, what can i say. I'm sorry for pressuring you. At the end of the day, it's up to you. I guess I lost another grandchild as well."
Jin felt guilt rush through his whole body. It wasn't his fault, nor was it this lady's fault who lost all of her family.
His father, who was hearing the conversation, was skeptical but didn't interrupt. He knows what his son is going to utter in the next few seconds.
" Give me some time to think, ma'am. I am very confused right now. Can you give me your contact number? I will let you know." Jin looks at his father, who sighed audibly.
" Sure, honey. If you decide to keep the baby, I will accommodate you completely. You can leave your job too. All of the property I have will be yours and this child's. You don't have to worry about a nanny, I can take care of the child as long as I am alive, hopefully." I chimes, giving Jin a toothy smile as i hands over my contact number to the naive child, one things is for sure, Jin is mesmerizing.
" Well then, Mrs Kim. I need to leave for my job now. It was nice meeting you, and I hope I come up with an answer soon, even though it's hard."
" Alright, child, take care. "
I watch Jin exit the cafe, followed by his dad. The little family looked simple.
And sure, he will keep the baby after what I told him. There is no way he is that heartless. What's my loss if he doesn't?
After I found out whatever Doctor Min told me, I was delighted. Taehyung refuses to give me a grandchild. God sent this kid to me. I checked out all of his backgrounds and found out he works for Taehyung. The rest of his background is clear. I hope I can keep all of it a secret, firstly. I made sure Mr. Min keeps his mouth shut about who his real father is. I'm sure he will after what I did to him.
I need to figure everything out for the next 9 months, just in case he decides to keep the child. I will tell the truth when the baby is born. For now, I hope Taehyung fires him.
Seokjin's Pov;
I arrived at the office on time, as I always do, making sure to be there well before Taehyung's usual 10 a.m. arrival. I'm about 70 percent convinced about having this child.
On one hand, I'm relieved that I won't have to get involved with the baby's dad, but on the other hand, I'm saddened by the fact that the child won't have a father. I'll be the only one for him, and perhaps it's not such a bad idea to carry this baby.
I look over at Taehyung as he enters, arriving right on his time. However, he doesn't even offer a simple " good morning " as he usually does. I feel his indifference, and it leaves me puzzled. I get up from my desk and walk into Taehyung's office to inform him about his schedule for the day.
" Good morning, sir," I greet him, but he simply ignores me.
" Your schedule for today and the details of your meetings," I say, trying to maintain professionalism.
" Leave it here," Taehyung replies without even glancing in my direction.
" Sure. Also, what should I get you for lunch today?"
Taehyung's response is harsh, " Seokjin, can't you see I'm busy right now? Leave at once."
I've never enjoyed the way Taehyung has always ordered me around, but he used to be pleasant about it.
Now, it feels like he's been forced into keeping me in this job. I don't understand why he's holding back. I miss the way he used to be. It's like he hates me even more now.
Whether it's due to pregnancy hormones or other factors, his behavior has been enough to make me feel vulnerable and drained. This isn't my fault.
-
Jin stepped out of the restroom after having cried his heart out, his eyes red and swollen. The situation with Taehyung had been challenging to handle.
" What were you doing in there for so long? " Taehyung shouted at Jin, his frustration apparent.
Jin took a deep breath, trying to keep his composure. He realized it would take a lot of time to get used to all this shouting.
" Do you need something? " he asked as calmly as he could.
" Yes, I need you to stop using my restroom and use the one that's provided for staff. "
" I'm sorry. I won't use it again," Jin replied, his voice trembling slightly.
" You told me before I could use this, that's why—"
Taehyung cut him off with a harsh reminder, " I am involuntarily keeping you as my assistant right now. Do you get that? Pitying you, nothing else. Make sure not to do anything that will push me off the edge. Now, get back to work."
All the employees were peeking at the scene, and it embarrassed Jin to the core. He couldn't bear to hold back his tears any longer, and Taehyung's lack of empathy had him seething with anger. He shot Taehyung an angry glare before quickly leaving the scene. Jin didn't want to cry in front of this man who had become so heartless.
In his own thoughts, Jin felt a deep need to find another job. He believed that someone else would be willing to recruit him, and he was even willing to compromise on pay. Taehyung wasn't making anything easier for him. He no longer wanted to have this man pity him.
As he reflected on how Taehyung had changed, Jin realized that he had discovered this vile side of his boss only recently. When Taehyung had initially hired him, he had offered a lot and had seemingly ignored Jin's education level. In fact, Taehyung had treated him better than the rest of his employees.
Now, everything has changed. Taehyung was disgusted by him, and the workplace had become unbearable.
Jin knew that he had to support three people now, including himself, his father, and the unborn baby. His financial and emotional struggles led him to question whether it would be better to get rid of the baby. He was concerned that it would be selfish to bring a child into this world without the ability to provide the best for them.
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Time Skip;
Three weeks had passed since the incident in the office, and during this time, no unnecessary words were exchanged between Jin and Taehyung. Jin focused diligently on his work while actively seeking another job. He eventually found a new opportunity, and while the pay wasn't as high as before, he decided to accept the offer. The CEO of the new company assured him that there wouldn't be any discrimination due to his pregnancy, which was a significant relief.
Moreover, the new job offered paternal leave, a crucial factor for Jin. He had decided to keep the baby and saw it as a blessing from God, a little reason to keep going, especially considering that he would be all alone after his father.
Throughout this time, Jin remained in touch with the great-grandmother of his baby. She visited him occasionally at his place, bringing him good food and sharing stories about his child's late father. Jin couldn't help but feel sad that this young man had passed away and would never know that Jin was carrying his baby.
As the month came to an end, Jin prepared to submit his resignation letter. Taehyung hadn't shown any change in his attitude or offered an apology for his previous insults, which left Jin with no reason to reconsider his decision to leave.
-
Jin stood outside Taehyung's office and gathered the courage to speak.
" May I come in, sir? " Jin asked, his voice steady.
Taehyung, busy with his work, took a brief glance at Jin and then resumed his tasks.
Jin continued, " I came to give you this, my resignation letter. Thank you for putting up with me for a month."
Upon hearing Jin's words, Taehyung's heart rate quickened, though he tried to maintain his composure.
" You got your salary today, and now you're deciding to leave right after? What else can I expect from you?" Taehyung's tone was dismissive.
Jin had decided not to hold back in confronting Taehyung. He uttered,
" It wasn't my initial plan to leave. But, well, it all changed after you decided to humiliate me for using your restroom, the same restroom you had allowed me to use before. I needed time to look for another job, and I'm fortunate to have found a better workplace. I hope you can forgive me for bothering you with my presence. "
Taehyung inquired about the new company, " Where will you be working now? " he asked.
Jin promptly replied, " Jeon Holdings, sir."
Taehyung couldn't help but laugh, revealing a surprising connection.
" Jeon Holdings? Well, you should know, Jin, that's my brother-in-law, my cousin's husband. Out of the frying pan and into the fire, I suppose."
Jin remained resolute, " I didn't ask for your permission; I'm telling you," he stated.
Taehyung pointed out the employment contract Jin had signed, " Your employment contract, Jin. It's valid until this December. So, go back to work. I'm your boss, and I can insult you as much as I want. Don't forget, I pitied you when no other company was even glancing at your CV."
With a heavy sigh, Jin realized he was bound to Taehyung's terms for a few more months, and the tension between them remained unresolved.
-
Tae pov
I walk back into my office, and my head feels like it could explode at any moment
"Taehyungah," I hear a voice from behind, a voice that lights up my world
I turn to look at her, smiling at her. "grandmother, when did you come i here? why didn't you inform me?"
"I just came to see how you were doing, and I can feel that you're tensed up. What's wrong tae ah?" I ask, noticing her voice was a little tense
"Nothing, it's just workload. it's tough to take care of everything alone," she answers, " why don't you go on a vacation? I will ask Woo shik to take care of everything when you're not here,"
"I think that would help me get things off my mind. Please plan it for me," perhaps this will help me get Jin off my mind,
"By the way, tae ah, if in near future if i tell you something i've hidden from you, do you think you will be able to forgive me?" She says, avoiding looking at my face,
"Of course, i will even take a second to answer this question, i owe you everything. what is it, though?" i ask, it's not that I'm curious about it, I trust her with myself,
"i will tell you when you're back," dodging the question, she responds, "whenever you feel like it, grandma," I give her a content look
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Jin's phone rang in the middle of the night, and he was surprised to see Taehyung's name on the lit phone screen. It had been almost a month since he left his job working for Taehyung.
Reluctantly, he answered, " Hello? "
" I'm hearing your voice after so long," Taehyung's voice sounded shaky and emotional.
Jin was puzzled, " What is it, Mr. Kim? Why are you calling me so late? "
"I miss you, and I just want to hear you talk," Taehyung's words were slurred, revealing he had been drinking.
Jin sighed, realizing it was a drunken call, " You do realize it's pretty late, and I have to go to work tomorrow. I am sure you too have work tomorrow, "
Taehyung seemed disoriented, " Is it late there in Korea? I'm far away from Korea and you, but then again, even when we're in the same city, we're far apart."
" I'm going to hang up. You're drunk. I hope you have someone to take care of you."
Taehyung abruptly confessed, " You know I liked you, right? Why did you get pregnant with some other man? Why did you leave, Seok-ah?"
Jin was taken aback by this drunken confession, " If you liked me that much, my pregnancy wouldn't have affected your feelings at all. You wanted me to leave. You were mean to me."
Taehyung continued to plead, " I said I'm sorry. Come back to me, please. I miss you so much. Please, Jin-ah. I don't care about the baby. Leave the baby's father and come to me. I will take care of both of you. Please."
Jin heard him sniffling on the other side, and Taehyung sounded devastated, " I'm sorry, but I don't reciprocate your feelings, Taehyung. Excuse me now. I need to go back to sleep."
Taehyung, in his drunken state, persisted, " Don't use fancy words with me. Is he sleeping next to you right now? Are you in the same bed as he is? Where was he when you needed him the most? I was there for you, Seokjin, every time."
" I know, and I'm grateful," Jin replied, Taehyung's attitude made sense to him now,
Taehyung's voice was filled with regret, " I fell in love with you when I first saw you. I wish it was my baby instead. You would've been cuddling next to me right now. I did everything to keep you close, but now you are someone else's. "
Jin interrupted, " Tae, stop being a clung. Help yourself up."
Taehyung seemed broken, "I can't, Seokjin. I can't."
" Goodnight, Taehyung. "
Jin hung up and turned off his phone to avoid any further calls. He was confused by Taehyung's mixed signals, wondering if his words were genuine or simply a result of his drunken state.
He looked at his almost 3-month pregnant flat stomach, reflecting on how his life had changed since becoming pregnant. Time seemed to have slowed down, as he grew impatient to meet his little one.
A week later,
Seokjin entered his new boss's office, carrying a file for the proof project.
" Mr. Jeon, here's the file for the proof project. Also, Miss Baek wants to meet you today, " Seokjin informed, ready to discuss work matters.
Jeon smiled warmly, " Cancel everything for a week, Jin. My husband's coming back from the States today. "
Seokjin nodded, " Oh, alright, sir. No wonder you've been in a good mood lately."
Jeon chuckled, " Yes, finally, he'd come back tonight. I couldn't have been happier."
Just then, the office door swung open, and a tall man entered, drawing Seokjin's attention.
" Namjoon! " Jeon exclaimed in delight as he approached the man, picking him up and sharing a passionate kiss with him.
Seokjin's breath hitched when he heard the name "Namjoon." He realized it was his baby's father, standing there, alive and healthy. The shock left him in a state of panic.
" Surprise," Namjoon announced, still holding Jungkook in his arms.
" What are you doing here, Joon? I thought you were coming tonight," Jungkook spoke between kisses.
Seokjin couldn't bear to look. His mind raced with questions, wondering if this was all planned. Did Jungkook know? Was Namjoon involved? How was this even possible?
Overwhelmed by the revelation, Seokjin suddenly fainted, collapsing to the ground with a loud thud.
Namjoon and Jungkook rushed to Seokjin's side. Concerned, they lifted him up.
" Seokjin," Jungkook said in worry, " He is pregnant, Joon. I think we should take him to the hospital."
Namjoon hesitated, reluctant to leave,
" Ah, it's such a hassle, love. I just came back."
However, one glare from Jungkook, filled with concern, made Namjoon realize the urgency of the situation.
At the hospital,
Seokjin slowly regained consciousness, feeling weak and disoriented.
" hey, you're up? How are you feeling? " Jungkook bombarded him with questions as he sat up in bed.
Seokjin's gaze moved around, and he noticed Namjoon and Jungkook sitting next to his bed. His mind raced to piece together everything that had happened.
Seokjin hesitated but finally spoke, " Do you guys know? "
Namjoon and Jungkook exchanged puzzled glances.
" What are you talking about? " Jungkook inquired, his tone growing hostile.
Seokjin looked at Namjoon, seeking the truth, " I'm carrying your child. You do know that, right?"
Namjoon's face contorted with confusion and disbelief, " What the heck are you talking about? Are you accusing me of cheating on my husband? That's absurd, I haven't even been living in Korea."
Jungkook's anger flared, " You do realize whatever you're saying right now? "
Desperation welled up in Seokjin," I know what I'm saying, and all of you deceived me. Your grandmother said you were dead, and now you're here alive. The baby I'm carrying is yours, your grandma she said-- "
Jungkook lost his patience, " Shut up! You have no idea what you're saying right now."
Seokjin panicked and began searching for his phone, " I'll show you guys. Let me call her. Where's my phone? "
Jungkook's frustration grew, and he made a stern declaration, " Bullshit. Don't come back to work, Jin. Don't dare show me your face again."
He clutched Namjoon's hand, and they left Seokjin's room.
Seokjin, left alone in his turmoil, couldn't believe the situation he found himself in. He had no idea whose baby he was carrying, and he had just been abandoned at the hospital.
As the rain started pouring heavily outside, Seokjin got up from the bed and left the hospital. He walked aimlessly, feeling dejected and used.
His life had taken a surreal turn in less than twelve hours, and he sat on a sidewalk, crying his heart out, completely oblivious to the rain and the world around him. So much had happened, and he couldn't comprehend any of it.
Tae's pov:
I parked the car and noticed a man sitting on the sidewalk, crying uncontrollably. Without a second thought, I grabbed an umbrella and approached the despondent figure.
" What's wrong? " I asked gently, positioning the umbrella over his head to shield him from the rain.
He glanced up at me, and my heart tightened. It was Jin, my Jinnie, in such a state of despair. Tears welled up in his eyes, reflecting the pain he was enduring.
" Jin, what's wrong? Who did this to you?" I asked, my concern growing.
He looked at me, his voice trembling with sorrow, " He said it's not his baby."
My heart sank as I tried to console him, cradling him in my arms, knowing that he needed comfort more than anything.
" What happened? Tell me everything," I said soothingly, patting his back and hoping to ease his distress.
" His grandmother said he was dead, but he's alive, and he says it's not his baby, everyone lied to me, " Jin managed to explain between sobs.
Jin's cries grew louder, and he buried his head into my neck, seeking solace and protection. I held him closer, determined to be there for him.
" Tae, take me home, please," he pleaded, his voice filled with vulnerability and heartache.
I didn't need any more convincing, I would do everything in my power to support Jin through this ordeal.
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Tae's pov:
" Finally, you're awake, " I said with a warm smile as Jin stirred awake from his nap,
" What time is it? " he asked, looking a bit disoriented.
" It's 2 a.m.," I replied, concerned.
" You should rest up here. Your fever is better now. I called a doctor for your checkup, and he said that you and your baby are fine. Due to the rain earlier, your temperature dropped."
" Thank you, " Jin expressed his gratitude, to which I responded, " Just take this as an apology for all the wrong that I've done to you."
He shook his head gently, " Tae, I forgave you already. There's no point in holding grudges."
" By the way," Jin continued, " can I use your restroom? I feel icky."
" Sure," I replied.
" Also, I called your dad. I assumed he was worried about you. He told me he was calling you, but you didn't pick up. I told him you're staying over, and surprisingly, he didn't object or interrogate."
Jin chuckled softly, " Yeah, he must be thinking I'm getting laid. How do you know his number, though? "
" You once used my phone to call him," I explained.
" And you saved it? Such a creep," Jin whispered.
I couldn't help but smile at his comment, " I can hear you, Jin. Take my nightwear from the drawer under my dressing. Go clean up, and I'll cook something for you in the meanwhile."
After some time,
As Jin and Taehyung shared a meal, the room was filled with a sense of warmth and unspoken understanding. Taehyung watched Jin eat, appreciating the simple joy of seeing someone he cared for taking care of themselves.
Jin, aware of Taehyung's gaze, looked up, catching his attention. " What are you looking at?" he asked, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
Taehyung chuckled softly, " Nothing," he replied, realizing that sometimes words weren't necessary. He encouraged Jin to eat slowly, knowing that he had already polished off his meal in record time.
Silence filled the room, but it was a comfortable silence, one that didn't require words. They both knew that some things were better left unspoken, at least for now.
as Jin finished his meal, he finally spoke, his voice tinged with uncertainty, " I was conned by someone."
Taehyung furrowed his brow, his curiosity piqued, " What do you mean?" he inquired, a mix of concern and confusion in his eyes.
Jin sighed, his gaze fixed on his empty plate, " I don't know whose baby this is. I never wanted to be pregnant, and, well, you know what. I've never had sex."
Taehyung blinked, unable to make sense of Jin's revelation, " I'm not understanding anything you're saying. It's not adding up," he admitted, searching for clarity.
Jin shook his head gently, " You won't understand yet. I will tell you when I find the truth myself. It's not something you'll understand."
An awkward silence hung in the air, leaving both of them with nothing else to say. Jin's eyes couldn't help but linger on Taehyung's lips, a sudden urge to bridge the distance between them with a kiss igniting a fire within him. He longed to hold Taehyung close to feel the warmth of their connection. The intensity of his emotions surged through his entire body.
" I'm going to sleep then," Taehyung said, standing up from the dining chair and preparing to leave.
But Jin's grip on Taehyung's arm halted his steps, " Stop, Tae," Jin pleaded.
Taehyung turned back, a hint of concern in his eyes, " What's wrong? " he inquired.
With a deep breath, Jin looked into Taehyung's eyes and hesitated before speaking softly, " Can I ask you for something? "
Taehyung's smile remained, and he gently squeezed Jin's hands, intertwined with his," Anything for you," he assured.
" Make love to me, please," Jin requested, vulnerability in his eyes.
" Help me forget everything. "
Taehyung's shyness momentarily overshadowed his smile, and he asked, " Are you sure? "
Tae holds jin by his chin and kisses him, The kiss is slow and tender. Tae's lips on his and jin's hearts were melting due to all the warmth. He wrapped his arms around tae's shoulders, held him tight, and pulled him closer. Both of their lips molded together, tae takes his bottom lip between his teeth and gives it a soft bite, making jin moan in between their kiss. the kiss was tender, yet it has a lingering yearning in it, which leads to jin's senses going numb.
" Please, do it already," Jin whispered when they parted, lips still close to each others'. His words made taehyung's insides burn up, and he felt vibration buzz on his lips as Jin spoke.
" Don't want to rush our first-time together, love, " Tae said, his voice lacing with adoration for jin,
Jin had never been in love but he could tell what he was feeling for taehyung is something similar to it, he saw the love Tae's eyes today, when he saw him crying in the rain, then again when he was eating, taehyung looked at him with eyes filled with love.
He wanted taehyung to kiss him senseless, but till now, jin had gotten the idea that tae was really in love with him and would not rush anything. He will savor each and every one of their moments together tonight.
Tae held jin up by his hips, jin's legs lifter from ground now and were wrapped around Taehyung's torso as he kissed jin sloppily on their way to his bedroom
" Love, " taehyung whispered in his ear and kissed his earlobe, bringing jin's attention towards him.
Tae lays Jin down on his bed. His room is plain just like jin had imagined it would be.
" I've wanted to do this to you for so long, " tae said kissing jin again and again soon Taehyung's lips were latching on jin's neck instead he sucked on it carefully, he was making sure it leaves a mark.
jin started to unbotton tae's shirt, finding it hard to ignore taehyung's sucking on his neck. he wanted to kiss every each inch of his skin.
Soon, both of them were naked, tae looked at jin's face for a second, he didnt want to forget this moment, the look on jin's face.
He then latches his lips on Jin's erected nipples, taking them in between his teeth and biting them softly, Jin moans loudly in response. The pleasure was insurmountable.
" Pass me the lube from the drawer," taehyung spoke in between his sucking
it was hard for jin to reach out to the drawer when his brain was completely foggod. But due to his eagerness, he fugures the way to get it
tae took the lube and pours some on his hand. Kneels in between jin's leg, planting kisses on his thighs, reaching up to his rim, giving it a lick
" You taste so good, baby," speaks against jin's hole, making his stomach flip flap literally,
He rubs the lube all over, putting his finger inside his hole
" tae, please do it already, i can't wait anymore, " jin speaks with urgency breathing heavily
Tae enters another finger ignoring Jin's plea, Jin sucks in a sharp, and his toe curls because of pentration,
Jin didn't want to embrass himself. He was already close to an orgasm, but tae kept on fingering him
His fingers were long, not the average long, Jin always was a sucker for big hands and slender fingers,
tae touches jin's sensitive dick, before he could jerk it jin cums suprising tae
Jin was now embarrassed, he was scared this would happen he tries to look away, avoiding tp meet taehyung's gaze,
" it's okay, love " tae came bends forward to plant kiss at Jin's forhead.
Then, moving down to jin's stomach wiping all the cum with his tongue,
" how do you taste so good, "
Tae enters inside him slowly and kisses him waiting for jin permission to move, soon into their kiss jin starts grinding his hips letting taehyung know.
Jin could feel tae's dick buried deep inside him, but taehyung was suprisingly gentle. He made sure jin has his first without any pain or discomfort. The feeling itself, of taehyung dick hitting his inside made jin cum again, soon Taehyung cums as well.
Jin cums again when tae takes his dick in his hand, he was so sensitive. Tae could tell now jin wasnt lying when he said he is virgin he cummed so many time in only first round.
After their intimate session, the room was filled with the sound of heavy breaths. Taehyung smiled and turned his attention to Jin, showering him with affectionate kisses. Each kiss brought out soft laughter from Jin.
As the moment faded, Jin's eyelids grew heavy, and he dozed off, his exhaustion finally catching up with him. Taehyung, got up to clean up and ensure Jin's comfort and well-being.