Muted ( ᗷTS⟭⟬ ) (VMINKOOK, NAMJIN, SOPE)
Episode 01
A young boy around the age of 7 years, was walking down the streets in a down pour
His facial expressions depicted nothing... he was just walking aimlessly to nowhere with a blank expression...
he just had a T-shirt and nicker on his small body
Shivering from the cold...barefoot he walked and walked through the crowd..
He stumbled many times on his path.. his feet were bleeding and his body was turning pale..Still he walked with no care on his face...
At last he just collapsed on the ground..
Young Boy
*looking here and there*
Young Boy
*looks in the direction of voice with no expression*
Someone
I'll get the doctor first
After a few minutes, the unknown person enters the ward with a doctor
Doctor
everything fine with his body
Doctor
but, his body is very malnourished
Doctor
seems like he haven't had anything in weeks
Doctor
I'll prescribe some medicines and a diet plan for him
All this time the boy was only staring at the two men before him
the unknown person turns towards him after the doctor leaves
Someone
kid.. how are you feeling
Young Boy
*blankly staring*
Someone
don't be scared just tell me your name and your parents names and I'll take you to them
Someone
you feeling any discomfort any where
Young Boy
*just observing him*
after getting nothing out of the boy.. the person looks for the doctor again
Doctor
can you tell me your name *sweetly*
Someone
*worried* I have tried doctor, but he isn't saying anything
Doctor
let me just run some more tests
After another half an hour, the boy was bought back to the ward
it was night time now... the boy was saying nothing.. eating nothing...
he was showing no movement in any way
Doctor
his reports are fine.. he shouldn't have any problem in speaking
Someone
but he isn't saying anything
Doctor
try talking with him
Someone
how long he need to stay here
Doctor
for one week at least
Doctor
his body is too weak and we need to keep him under observation for a while
the unknown enters the ward to find the boy laying on the bed, who was staring the ceiling blankly
it's been two days since the boy was hospitalized.. he hasn't been eating anything.. all the necessary nutrients are provided through drips to his body
Someone
let me tell you about me first
Mr. Arthur
I found you on the street..
Mr. Arthur
can you tell me your name now... we can help you take you to your family
Mr. Arthur
you can confide in me dear.. I'll keep you safe
Like this the days passed.. the boy uttered no words, while doctors declared, there's no problem with any part of his body..
Doctor also gave permission to discharge him as his body is recovering well now..
Doctor
Mr. Arthur, all the discharging processes are done.. you can take the boy home
Doctor
and about his speech.. you must bring him for regular checkups
Mr. Arthur
yes doctor.. I'll do that
Mr. Arthur took the boy with him, when the police was unable to find out about him or his family..
the police suggested to bring the child to child care agency, but Mr. Arthur being unmarried at the age of 52, decided to bring up the child...so he adopted him..
Episode 02
it's been another two weeks and it seems the boy has started to trust Mr. Arthur
he has started to eat and do works as Mr Arthur directs him.. but he was still not showing any vocal movements
Right now Mr Arthur has bought him to the hospital for his checkup
Doctor
he seems to recover well now
Mr. Arthur
yes he has started to eat now
Doctor
hmm.. but there is still a long way to be healthy again
Mr. Arthur
I'll take care of him well
Doctor
yea.. and about his speech
Doctor
it seems his brain has been traumatized and that has affected his speech
Mr. Arthur
*confused* what do you mean doctor
Doctor
*exhale* his brain has muted him
Mr. Arthur
*more confused*
Doctor
he seems to be electively muted.. due to something in his past, his brain is traumatized to the extent, he has gone mute
Mr. Arthur
will he be able to speak someday
Doctor
if he overcomes his trauma.. if his sense of security comes back.. he will speak.. but again we can't guarantee
Doctor
he is a kid, so we don't know how much time he will take to fully recover, since we are unknown to what he has been through..
Doctor
we will continue his treatment and know about his condition more..
Mr. Arthur
actually doctor... we'll be leaving for Seoul... soon
Doctor
well than I'll refer him to the Seoul hospital
a week later, Mr Arthur was ready to leave for Seoul
Young Boy
*pokes his legs*
Mr. Arthur
ohh... come here *picks him up and make him sit on the bed*
Mr. Arthur
what happened dear
Mr. Arthur
*chuckles* you want to know where we going
Mr. Arthur
well see son, we are going to Seoul tomorrow morning
Mr. Arthur
this is my hometown Busan, I was here for holidays as I was missing this place but now it's time for me to return to my duty
Mr. Arthur
ok.. *pats his head*
Young Boy
*stares with a pout*
Mr. Arthur
don't worry you'll be fine.. I'll be always around you
Young Boy
*shakes his head in agreement*
yes.. now Mr Arthur can understand the boy with his expressions a little bit.. but it's still hard to understand him well
Young Boy
*looks at him with curious eyes*
Mr. Arthur
we need a name for you
Mr. Arthur
I can't keep on calling you boy kid forever right
Young Boy
*gets up from the bed*
Mr. Arthur
huh.. *confused*
Young Boy
*picks a notebook and pen from the table*
Young Boy
*scribble something on it*
Young Boy
*shows it to Mr Arthur*
Mr. Arthur
huh.. *looks at it*
Mr. Arthur
you saying your name is Jungkook
Mr. Arthur
what a beautiful name it is... just like his owner
in a month it was first time Mr Arthur heard him giggle... his happiness was on cloud nine
Mr. Arthur
I'm so happy today *pecks his forehead*
Mr. Arthur
that's what I'll call you
that evening Mr Arthur spent all his time while talking to kook
he found out kook can write and actually has a sharp brain...
however... Mr Arthur couldn't find anything about his past as Kook became pale and stressed after being asked about it..
so Mr Arthur decided to not bring his past ever again
Right now they are boarding their plane for Seoul
Mr. Arthur
kook.. are you ready for it
Episode 03
Mr Arthur and Kook are standing before a big mansion
Mr. Arthur
*chuckles* it's big right
Mr. Arthur
come let's get inside
Mr Arthur entered the main gate with Kook beside him
he stopped in the living room
Mrs. Kim
Mr Arthur.. you finally back
Mrs. Kim
and I see a little buddy there
Kook
*peeks at Mrs Kim from behind Mr Arthur*
Mr. Arthur
madam sorry to not inform you beforehand but, I have something to say
Mr. Arthur
madam.. *hesitate*
Mrs. Kim
*raises her eyes and glances at him*
Mrs. Kim
I'll be in the garden
Mr. Arthur
I'll be there soon madam
Mrs Kim leaves Mr Arthur and kook in the leaving room alone
Mr. Arthur
Kook son.. you sit here... don't go anywhere and I'll be back soon
Kook
*holds his sleeves to stop him from leaving*
Mr. Arthur
son it will be fine... I'll come back before you know about it
Mr. Arthur
here... my phone and play with it ok.. I'll be back soon *peck his forehead before leaving*
Mrs Kim was seated in a chair in the garden and having tea
Mrs. Kim
you can start Mr Arthur
Mr. Arthur
*takes a deep breath*
Mr Arthur explains each and everything that happened in the past month
he was nervous while saying it all
his family has served the Kim family from generations... all the important decisions about their life are taken after approval from the Kim's
after listening to all this.. Mrs Kim was silent for a while
Mrs. Kim
you know very well what you have done
Mrs. Kim
taking in just anyone
Mrs. Kim
and here you have already adopted him
Mrs. Kim
you could have just let the police to take him to a child care
Mrs. Kim
but what could be done now...
Mrs. Kim
you can keep him as you please
Mrs. Kim
but teach him everything about this place
Mrs. Kim
it's not just another household.. it's Kim mansion
Mr. Arthur
yes madam I'll teach him everything personally
Mrs. Kim
you can leave now
Mr Arthur makes his way to the living room
he feared Mrs Kim will behave like this and that is why he didn't tell her about this beforehand
he wished to have his kids, but unfortunately his lover died before he could even marry her
and when Mr Arthur found kook lying on the cold street lifelessly.. his fatherhood aroused and he took him to hospital
he was not obliged to do so but nonetheless he did it
otherwise he could have ignored the boy like other people passing by without even glancing at the boy... no humanity (tch)
when kook's parents were no where to be found.. the decision to send him to child care was made, but the urge to fulfill his own desire and give the kid a bright future, Mr Arthur adopted him without thinking about the consequences
he decided to give this child all the happiness in this world...
when Mr Arthur reached the living room, he found kook curled up on the floor and trembling
Mr Arthur reached to him and took him in his embrace
Mr. Arthur
kook son..don't be scared.. I'm here with you... *worried*
Kook
*trembling with eyes closed*
Mr. Arthur
shh... relax... it's fine... I'm here..
Mr. Arthur
no need to fear...
Mr Arthur takes him to his room and tries calming him down by saying sweet and comforting words
after half an hour kook calmed down and slept in his embrace only
Mr Arthur puts him on bed and tugs him under the blanket
Mr. Arthur
sleep well kook.. *stroking his hair*
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