THE MAFIA KING'S FIRST LOVE
Chapter¹
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Jeon Jungkook
And I am late again!
Jeon Jungkook sobbed as he hastily slipped his foot into his sandal. He was sipping orange juice from a small can, which was his only breakfast.
As he stepped out, he almost collided with his neighbor, Mrs. Park.
Mrs. Park
Oh, dear! Be careful! You almost broke my eggs!
Jeon Jungkook
Sorry, Aunt Park! But I am running late!
Mrs. Park
Didn't your alarm wake you up on time?
Jeon Jungkook
I forgot to set one.
Mrs. Park
{ Mrs. Park grimaced and nagged }
Today seems to be an important day, and you forgot to set the alarm. That's why I always say you're so ditzy.
Mrs. Park
Your head is always in the clouds. If you stay the way you are, you won't even realize when somebody makes a fool out of you.
Jeon Jungkook
{ he rushed }
Sorry Aunt but I will fully listen to your scolding when I return. For now, I have to rush, or else I am dead if I am late today for University!
Jungkook ran like the speed of lightning.
Mrs. Park
Wait! Is that orange juice your only breakfast?
Mrs. Park
{ Mrs. Park sighed }
Oh, dear. He can't even take care of himself. I hope he meets someone who could.
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Jungkook charged towards the university gate, and the moment he stepped inside, his knees gave out.
Jeon Jungkook
Hah...hah…
{ he gasped heavily }
I am here... I am finally here… I made it.
Jungkook checked the time. There were only five minutes before the seminar would start.
Jeon Jungkook
Ughhhh! Only five minutes! Can this poor soul not even rest for a moment?
{ he cried }
Jungkook started his marathon again, but this time it wasn't a smooth road. His mind was only focused on reaching the seminar hall when he realized a second too late that he had collided with someone.
The file he held flew open, and all the papers he had orderly stuffed inside rained down like a violent storm
Jeon Jungkook
This is it...I am dead…I am done for.
His presentation file had a thick bunch of thesis papers, and right now, he saw his doom.
Organizing all of it again for an unorganized guy like him would take forever. Hardly four minutes weren't nearly enough.
Today's seminar was extremely important for his job hunting, and unfortunately, he was the first in line to present. His professor had strictly warned that no lateness would be tolerated, and if he missed his chance, he wouldn't get to present again.
Jungkook had worked late last night just for today's seminar until he couldn't even get decent sleep, making him forget to set the alarm.
And right now, he could see his hard work going down the drain.
He collapsed on his knees, feeling defeated, yet the papers were continuing to pour down.
Students
Oh, poor Jungkook. Acting clumsy like always.
Students
He is so screwed. No presentation, no job.
The other students passing by were busy snickering at him.
Jungkook clearly heard them.
Jeon Jungkook
( At least help me instead of sneering at me! So heartless! )
Jeon Jungkook
{ He was depressed but then he suddenly slapped his cheeks }
Get it together, Jungkook! You cannot give up here! I can still do this!
He quickly began to collect his thesis papers and tried to sort them out. But his confidence was diminishing fast. It was a near-impossible task.
His eyes slightly stung with tears as he thought of the worst that could happen, and his shoulders drooped.
Suddenly, somebody took the papers out of his hands.
Jeon Jungkook
H-hey! Give them back! They are mine!
But the rest of his words never left his mouth as he saw an extremely handsome man bend down on one knee.
Jeon Jungkook
{ His jaw dropped wide open }
( W-who is this Godly handsome man? I thought such handsome men existed only in fiction. )
One glance at him sent Jungkook's heart into a frenzy.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Badump Badump Badum }
His mouth opened and closed several times, but he couldn't utter anything.
Jeon Jungkook
( Did my heart always beat so loudly like that? Why am I hearing it for the first time? )
Time seemed to stop at that moment. He felt that even in this crowd, they were the only two here alone.
Jungkook saw the Godly handsome man pick up the papers with a stoic expression. He was doing something unbelievable that Jungkook found impossible to do just a minute ago himself.
He simply glanced at Jungkook's papers once, and like a magic trick, he was shifting and shuffling the papers around in his hands. His movements were so fast and fluid that Jungkook found it difficult to keep up with them.
In just a matter of a few seconds, the thin set of papers that he had held grew into a full stack. There were no messed up and fallen pages on the floor anymore.
The man stared at Jungkook, and he straightened up. The man calmly handed him back the papers.
Jungkook took them back in a daze. He checked and his eyes popped out of their sockets. He quickly flipped through the pages in utter shock.
All one hundred and seventy-four pages of his thesis were orderly stacked with the correct page numbers one below the other.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook cried in happiness }
This...this...this is a miracle!
Jeon Jungkook
You...how did you do that?
Jeon Jungkook
Teach me this magic too!
Silence. He was just staring at Jungkook.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook was so happy that he grabbed the man's hands and shook them hard }
Thank you so much, Sir! You saved my job today!
The man looked down at Jungkook's hands shaking his, but there was no change in his expression.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook wondered }
( Why isn't he saying anything?
Hmm….oh! )
Jeon Jungkook
{ He felt sad }
( Oh, dear. Why God, why? You make such a fine man but forgot to give him his voice? So cruel. )
Jungkook leaned a bit and patted the man's shoulder.
Jeon Jungkook
Don't worry. Even if you cannot speak, God compensated you with a Godly handsome face. There, there..
{ he consoled him }
The man was unfazed by Jungkook's comment and was still staring at him with an unreadable expression.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook quickly stood up }
I have to rush now. But thank you once again!
Jeon Jungkook
{ He bowed }
If we meet again, please let me treat you to a meal, or if you need my help, please feel free to ask!
Jungkook dashed away like the wind, making the Mafia King, who never once looked back in his life, turn around for the first time to see him go.
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Inside the seminar hall, Lisa waved her hand.
Lalisa Manoban
Jungkook here! Gosh, you are finally here!
Jungkook breathlessly sat on the chair next to her.
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa smacked him on the head }
Seriously, you just barely made it in time.
But Jungkook seemed to be thinking something else. His eyes were starry and sparkly.
Lalisa Manoban
I am talking to you, dummy head!
Jeon Jungkook
Lilli, I think I am in love…
{ he mumbled }
Lalisa Manoban
What? Did you hit your head somewhere?
Jeon Jungkook
No, but my heart seems to have hit somewhere. Lilli, is this what first love feels like? I can hear my heartbeat so clearly.
Jeon Jungkook
Ow! Ow! It hurts!
Lalisa Manoban
It should. What are you thinking of love when you are about to give such an important presentation now?
Jeon Jungkook
What should I do if I met a Godly handsome man right outside who saved my job today? From the moment I saw him, only his face is flashing in my mind like a sweet siren.
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa sobbed }
Who are you? Who has taken over my friend's body?
Jeon Jungkook
It's still me, Jeon Jungkook.
The door opened, and the professor entered. He had that strict and stern gaze as always.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook whispered to her }
I will tell you everything later.
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa's mouth twitched }
Just don't mess up this presentation.
Jeon Jungkook
The Godly handsome man saved my job, so I won't mess up and let his help go to waste.
The professor stood at the center of the podium and said,
Professor/Principal
Students. I hope you are ready with your presentations. There is a judging panel seated on the other side who will watch your presentations. The panelists are a mix of executives from different companies. If they like your thesis and performance, they would offer you a job contract.
Professor/Principal
If any student receives more than one offer, he or she is free to choose the company they would want to work with. Results will be announced after lunch.
Professor/Principal
Any questions?
Professor/Principal
We are going to start. As of this moment, no late students are allowed into the hall.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook gulped }
( I really could have been that late student today. )
The lights dimmed and the projector started.
Professor/Principal
Jeon Jungkook.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He hastily stood up but his knee hit the desk, and he yelped in pain }
Ow…!!
Students
Pfft-…
{ the other students whispered and laughed at his clumsiness }
Professor/Principal
Silence.
Everybody straightened up.
Professor/Principal
Jeon Jungkook. It's your turn first.
Jungkook nodded and began his presentation as he also showcased his thesis side by side.
On the other side through a glass panel, the Godly handsome man was quietly watching him. As he waved his hands on the stage, highlighting the important points in the slides, his gaze shifted to his own hands. He remembered how Jungkook had shaken them hard.
He took out his phone and typed a message on WeChat to a certain someone.
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - You see my status and username?
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - What does it mean?
TH - No disturbance or else die.
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - So why do you 'still' have the gall to message me?
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - Get lost.
TH - He shook my hands. He patted my shoulder too.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes, five minutes…he patiently stared at his screen.
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - Why are you informing me that you cut off his hands? I don't care.
TH - I didn't cut off his hands.
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - So, you killed him. Great. Bring his body to me. I wanna do some experiments.
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - Come. To. The. Point.
TH - I want to know why I didn't kill him.
Silence on the other end.
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - Who do you think I am?
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - Are you kicking the bucket to hell right now?
DoNotPingYMandLiveLonger - So, get lost. If you ping again, the next body I am gonna dissect is yours.
And then that someone went offline.
The Godly handsome man put his phone back. Since he didn't get his answer, he went back to watching Jungkook's presentation.
On Jungkook's side, he was finally done with his presentation and thesis. Everybody was silently impressed. He might be ditzy and careless, but he always performed flawlessly when he was serious.
Jeon Jungkook
Thank you.
{ he bowed }
Professor/Principal
{ The professor nodded. He said }
Next is Li Sana.
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa's brightened }
You were awesome! You will totally get not just one but multiple offers. Your thesis was mind-blowing.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook grinned }
Thanks. I don't care about many. I just want one company to offer me, and then I will earn money! Lots of it!
One by one, everybody's presentation got over, and it was time for the lunch break.
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa sobbed }
Jungkookaa… I hope I get an offer. Damn, I stuttered during my presentation.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook patted her }
Your thesis was excellent. It's normal to be nervous. You are worrying too much.
Lalisa Manoban
Jungkookaa…
{She jumped into his hug }
Some of the executives wanted to address the students after the lunch was over, so everyone gathered back in the class.
Most of the executives and managers praised the students for their efforts and presentations and explained their company policies in general.
The students expected that some of them may personally call out those names who are selected, so everyone was extra eager.
But they didn't particularly mention any names, and disappointment hung in the air.
As they whispered among themselves, the door opened.
There was complete silence as the last man stepped inside. Everybody's breath almost stuck in their throats.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook coughed hard }
Jeon Jungkook
( The Godly handsome man! )
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa shook him hard and whispered }
Jungkook! Who is this prince? Is he even human? Do we even live in the same world?
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook was just as stunned }
( He is one of the recruiters!? And he saw me screw up just before my presentation started? )
Jeon Jungkook
{ He inwardly sobbed }
( Forget about my budding love, I have no hopes of getting the job either! )
Lalisa Manoban
Jungkook! He is...he is so handsome!
Jeon Jungkook
{ he sighed }
He is indeed. But poor man. He cannot speak.
Lalisa Manoban
What! He cannot talk?
Jeon Jungkook
{ He sadly nodded }
Lalisa Manoban
Damn. That's awful.
Jeon Jungkook
Isn't it? God is so unfair.
The Mafia King calmly stepped on the podium and stood in front of the mic.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook's heart tightened in pain }
I should have learned sign language huhu. How will he feel if nobody understands him?
He instantly found Jungkook in the crowd, and his gaze locked onto him. Then he raised his hand, pointed his finger at him, and slightly parted his lips.
Kim Taehyung
Jeon Jungkook.
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Chapter²
Jeon Jungkook, who was leaning his elbow on the desk, slipped and almost stumbled from his seat. His mouth tremblingly opened in a wide O as his eyes widened in shock.
Jeon Jungkook
( The Godly handsome man s-spoke? )
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa hit his head }
Is your brain even working? In what way is he mute?
Jeon Jungkook
T-T-That he-he spoke…
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa looked at him in disdain }
Everybody heard it. You are hopeless. Not only did he speak, but he also spoke your name. Why did you think he was mute?
Jeon Jungkook
Because he didn't respond when I talked to him!
Lisa seriously questioned Jungkook's way of thinking.
Lalisa Manoban
Jungkook…you didn’t think that he could be perhaps just a naturally quiet type of person? You just directly jumped to the conclusion that he is mute? You are an idiot!
Professor/Principal
{ The professor sternly said }
Jeon Jungkook. Stand up.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook stood at attention like a soldier }
Yes, sir!
His gaze met Mr. Kim’s, but he nervously averted it in utter embarrassment.
Jeon Jungkook
( Oh, my Godly handsome prince. Normally, I would have loved for you to remember this mortal but now I beg you to please forget me. Forget me. Forget me. We didn't meet at all! You didn't see me screw up at all! )
Jeon Jungkook
( Let that memory just erase from your mind, whoosh! )
But he didn't say a word after that. He just uttered Jungkook's name and that was it.
Everybody thought that perhaps Jungkook badly screwed up and was about to get humiliated.
A few minutes passed by, but nothing happened.
Professor/Principal
{ The professor's brow twitched }
( Why isn't he saying anything? )
Professor/Principal
{ He cleared his throat }
Um, Mr. Kim? You called Jeon Jungkook. Do you have anything to say to him?
The silence was eating Jungkook from inside. Mr. Kim’s attention was completely focused on him, but he wasn't saying anything else.
Jeon Jungkook
( Godly handsome man, are you that angry at me? )
{ Jungkook cried }
( Please just say something. This suspense is so terrifying! )
Suddenly, the door opened and a man entered huffing and puffing.
Jackson Wang
Sorry, boss! I am late.
Professor/Principal
{ The professor asked }
You are…
Jackson Wang
{ He straightened up }
I am Jackson Wang. I am the boss's assistant.
Professor/Principal
Oh! Well, actually Mr. Kim called out Jeon Jungkook's name but...he isn't saying anything else you see…
Jackson Wang
Oh, Boss thought you already understood it. Isn't it so obvious?
"No, it isn't!" everybody thought, including the professor.
Jackson Wang
{ He sighed }
Seriously...I thought the students and the professors here are intelligent, considering how this college is so famous.
Jackson Wang
How could you not understand Boss's simple message? He said Jeon Jungkook's name because he has recruited him to work for Kim Industries.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook froze. He blinked his eyes several times }
( Huh? Did I just mishear something? )
Professor/Principal
{ The professor asked }
That is it?
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson frowned }
Of course. Why would the Boss go through the trouble of mentioning him if not for recruiting him? This is a recruitment drive, after all, going on in the campus.
Students
"Couldn't he have added just one more line saying that?"
=The students seriously thought.=
Jungkook finally looked straight at Mr. Kim with utter disbelief etched on his face.
Jeon Jungkook
( He—he selected me? No, wait. Wasn't he supposed to flip out at me? )
Jeon Jungkook
Aren't you supposed to scold me?
{ The question came out of Jungkook's lips before he could stop it. }
Jeon Jungkook
{ He bit his tongue immediately }
( Damn! )
The Godly handsome man looked at him unblinkingly.
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson was exasperated }
Boss is asking why do you think so?
Jeon Jungkook
{Jungkook was dumbfounded }
( He did? When? Is he using telepathy? )
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa felt sorry for him }
( Poor Jungkook. )
Jeon Jungkook
( Why? I assumed you were mute and even patted your shoulder pitifully even though you aren't! I behaved like that to an executive. I am supposed to die instead of getting selected for the job! )
Jungkook realized it wasn't wise to bring the subject out if Mr. Kim seemed to have no problem with it.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He cleared his throat }
It's nothing.
Jackson Wang
Well, then matter over. We will send you an official appointment letter soon. Be sure to be present on time.
Jeon Jungkook
Yes, sir.
{Jungkook bowed }
Thank you so much for selecting me! I sincerely appreciate the opportunity and I will work my hardest not to disappoint you.
Kim Taehyung
{ He stared at him for a long time and left without saying anything else. }
Jungkook collapsed on his seat, feeling completely drained and exhausted as if he just won a war.
Lalisa Manoban
{ Lisa giggled }
Was Jackson his assistant or his translator?
Jeon Jungkook
That's a good question. Ah, I am so tired. It felt like I was playing a guessing game, but I terribly lost.
Lalisa Manoban
True. He is handsome indeed but a little eccentric.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook smacked her }
Don't say that about my Godly handsome man. He is not eccentric, but just a little quiet.
Lalisa Manoban
"..."
( You are throwing my words back at me now? )
Lalisa Manoban
Anyway, but congratulations! You got the job, Jungkook! And he personally called you. Damn, everybody would be so jealous right now!
{ Lisa giggled and winked }
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook sheepishly grinned }
Well, I am happy too. My love called out my name. Ah, it sounded so beautiful coming out of his lips…
{ he dreamily said }
~A/N<delulu is the solulu 😌🙌>
Lalisa Manoban
How can you be in love when you just met him today? And don't forget that he is your boss now.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook gasped and then he sobbed }
What will I do if his company doesn't allow work relationships? How will my Godly handsome prince propose to me?
Lalisa Manoban
{ She sighed }
You are impossible!
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After completing some formalities, Jungkook happily whistled a tune and was practically hopping in happiness.
Jeon Jungkook
( I got a job! I got a job! And at my Godly handsome prince's company! God, is this fate? )
Suddenly, Jungkook widened his eyes as his foot tripped into something. He stumbled and crashed on the ground.
Li Sana
Tch, tch Jungkook. Can you not even walk properly now?
Students
Don't go near him, Sana. His silliness has no cure. What if you catch it?
Li Sana and his friends mockingly laughed.
Jungkook furrowed his brows as the bruises on his knees and elbow stung in pain. As he raised his head, he saw a pair of tall and lean legs greeting his eyes.
Jeon Jungkook
Ah, perfect timing! Help me get up, please.
He unreservedly clutched the man's coat, pulled it toward him, and taking its support, he got up. Without looking properly at the man, he grabbed his hands and shook them hard.
Jeon Jungkook
You are a savior! Hehe, thank you so—
Then as if lightning struck him, he stood rooted to the spot. Words failed to describe his state as he stammered.
Jeon Jungkook
G-G-G-Godly handsome prince…
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Chapter³
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Jungkook's frightened gaze met Taehyung's impassive one as he looked down at him. The Mafia King lowered his head and saw him holding his hands—once again.
He looked back at Jungkook with an unreadable expression.
Jungkook could see stars in front of his eyes.
Jeon Jungkook
( Ah... goodbye my job. It was nice knowing you, even if it was for a short time. )
Jackson Wang
Boss!
{ Jackson's widened his eyes as he quickly walked up to them. He almost fainted }
His coat was creased into thin lines, and that wasn’t even the most horrifying part. The boy had boldly held onto his hands.
That was a death warrant!
Jackson Wang
{ He grimaced }
( He is dead! He is so dead! What a pity. We already lost our intern, this time even before the work began. What number would be this man's death again? )
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook's heart loudly pounded in his chest }
( Calm down, calm down. Don't look as if you made any mistake. You just took his support, that's all. )
Jeon Jungkook
{ He brightly looked at him }
Godly handsome prince, thank you so much! You saved me once again. You are such a good man!
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson choked on his own saliva }
( A good man? )
Jackson Wang
{ He recalled all the things they do in the underworld }
( A good man…such a naive guy. )
Jackson Wang
{ He glared at him }
Mr. Jeon! What Godly handsome prince? Boss has a name. Address him like that.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook blinked his eyes and looked at him }
What is your name?
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson turned cold }
You don't know the name of the man under whom you are going to work?
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook wondered }
( Did he introduce himself? Why don't I remember? )
Though the professor had addressed him as Mr. Kim once, Jungkook was too caught up in the panic to hear it.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He sheepishly smiled }
Hehe..hehehe...can you say it once again, please? This time, I will definitely register it in my heart!
Jackson Wang
{ He sneered }
Register it in your brain, not your heart!
Jackson Wang
( Otherwise, you meet the same fate as all those other people )- he added in his mind }
Boss is-
Kim Taehyung
Kim Taehyung
{ the Mafia King spoke }
Jackson Wang
"..."
{ He stared at him in utter shock }
It’s usually him that does all the talking and introductions, but after such a long time, his boss personally introduced himself.
Kim Taehyung
My name is Kim Taehyung.
Jackson Wang
( And he even formed a full sentence! )
Jeon Jungkook
( Kim Taehyung… )
{ Jungkook dreamily gazed at him }
Jeon Jungkook
( Even the name has such a Godly feel. And his voice is so deep and charming. )
Jeon Jungkook
( I am sorry, God. I misunderstood you. You are not unfair at all! )
{ He shook his hands again }
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung looked down at their intertwined hands. He saw the wide grin on his lips, and he tilted his head as if thinking about something hard }
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson straightened up }
Boss. Should I bring the axe?
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook innocently asked }
Axe? Why do you need to dig here? Isn't this a concrete road?
Jackson Wang
( It's to cut off your hands, you fool! Do we look like some construction workers to you? )
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung stared at his beautiful dark eyes and parted his lips }
No.
Jackson Wang
Then is it a saw, Boss? Or the long dagger we have?
Jackson misunderstood his answer as a different weapon of choice instead of an axe.
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung looked at him }
No cutting off.
Jackson Wang
{ He nodded }
I see. So are we going to drown them in acid instead? Or burn them with fire?
Taehyung pursed his lips.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook merrily chirped }
Is Kim Industries in the construction business too? Never heard of it.
Jackson Wang
( What an idiot guy! We are talking about severing your hands here! )
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson shot a deadly glare }
Why are you nonchalantly touching the boss? And what the hell did you do with his coat?
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook looked down and widened his eyes at the creases }
Oh, I am so sorry!
Jackson Wang
You ruined his perfectly ironed clothes!
Jeon Jungkook
{ He bit his lip }
I am sorry. I just wanted some support to get up.
Taehyung glanced at Li Sana's group. This whole time Li Sana was staring dumbfounded at Jungkook, who was carelessly talking to the boss, aka CEO of the Kim Industries. It felt as if his status didn't matter to him at all. And Taehyung didn’t seem to be furious at his behavior.
Kim Taehyung
{ His glance shifted to Jungkook's elbow and knees where he had scraped. His eyes ever so slightly narrowed }
You are hurt.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He glanced down }
Oh, this?
Jeon Jungkook
{ He waved his hand }
It will be fine. I have fallen a lot of times like this hehe. I am used to it now.
Jeon Jungkook
( Ahhhhh….he checked on my injuries!! He is so caring. Taehyung not only has a Godly handsome face but a Godly kind heart too.
En, en! I am loving you more and more now! )
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung glanced at Li Sana again. Something suddenly felt oppressive to her in the atmosphere }
Lot of times?
Li Sana
{ She stiffened and gulped }
( How can she say that she tricks him into her traps to embarrass him? )
Jeon Jungkook
Hm? Oh yeah. But it's no biggie.
{ Jungkook shrugged it off }
Kim Taehyung
{ He calmly retracted his gaze. Then he looked at Jungkook again }
Jackson will take you to the hospital.
Jackson Wang
{ He was shocked }
( Huh? Me? Weren't we talking about cutting off his hands? )
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook was taken aback }
No, no they are just scratches. I have ointment in my home.
Kim Taehyung
He will.
{ Taehyung spoke with finality. Matter over. Jungkook couldn't protest }
But at the gate, there was only one car, and Taehyung had to return to the company.
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson respectfully said }
Boss, I will call for another car.
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung plainly said }
Hospital first.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook didn’t get the gist so he happily exclaimed }
Thank you Godly—I mean Boss!
Jackson Wang
{ He gave an icy glare }
( You should have rejected it! How dare you trouble the ultimate boss into taking you to the hospital? )
At the hospital, after Jungkook's wounds were treated, he came to the reception. His eyes popped out of his sockets reading a small piece of paper—the bill.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He tremblingly raised his head and sheepishly grinned at Jackson }
Assistant Boss. I-I don't have to pay this bill right?
Jackson Wang
{ He sneered }
You already want the company to cover your medical expenses? You're not officially enrolled into the company, so you’re on your own.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook sobbed }
D-Don't say that! Assistant Boss! Why is putting a simple bandage on my wound so-so expensive?
Jeon Jungkook
The nurse just cleaned it and taped it. Why this daylight robbery!?
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson looked at him in disdain }
Robbery? Do you even know this hospital?
Jeon Jungkook
{Jungkook looked at the sign }
It says XX Hospital.
Jackson Wang
Idiot. I’m not asking for the name. Reputation! Everything here is top-notch. Quality matters in the end, not a few bucks here and there.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He looked aghast }
Few bucks? This amount will steal my three months of expenses! This is not a few...
Jackson Wang
Three months? Just how cheap do you live?
Jeon Jungkook
"..."
( Have some mercy, please! )
Suddenly, he saw the familiar silhouette.
Jeon Jungkook
My Godly handsome-
Jackson shut him up with a deadly glare.
Jeon Jungkook
Boss... Boss!
{Jungkook cried and frantically waved his hand }
( My messiah! He will save me! )
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson quickly said }
Boss, why did you come here yourself?
Kim Taehyung
Long time.
{ he commented }
Jackson Wang
{ He scowled at Jungkook }
Boss. It's all because of him. This new intern is wasting time paying such a simple bill.
Jeon Jungkook
{Jungkook chimed in }
It's a complicated bill for me.
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook cried }
Boss. C-can you not give me a little discount? Only sixty percent! I would gratefully accept eighty percent too!
Jackson wanted to clap at his shamelessness.
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung tilted his head and stared at him }
You are poor?
Jeon Jungkook
"..."
{ Jungkook had no idea how to retort to that. He was speechless }
Jeon Jungkook
( So I get the tag of being poor just because I cannot pay this ridiculous bill? )
Jeon Jungkook
Boss, I am not poor. It's the service here that is too expensive! Who will pay five thousand Won for getting a freaking bandaid!?
Kim Taehyung
{ He blinked his eyes }
Me. Is five thousand Won too expensive?
Jeon Jungkook
"..."
( For a small band-aid, hell yes! Clearly, we don't live in the same world. )
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook was afraid to ask the next question }
Boss... exactly what amount is expensive for you? Um, like, when will you feel that something is too pricey?
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson gnashed his jaw }
Jeon Jungkook... such disrespect! You are asking that question to the CEO of Kim Industries!
Jeon Jungkook
I-I am just curious...
{ he mumbled }
Don’t have to be so mad about it...
Taehyung seemed to be in deep thought. But he couldn't respond even after a long time.
Jeon Jungkook
{ His mouth twitched }
( Is it that difficult to answer? )
Jeon Jungkook
Then how about the lowest amount you have spent?
Taehyung seemed relieved. He had an answer to that.
Kim Taehyung
The lowest was five hundred billion dollars for an island.
At that moment, Jungkook had enlightenment. He discovered the true essence of the saying—
Ignorance is truly bliss.
Jeon Jungkook
( Five-five-five h-h-h-hundred b-b-b-billion? And not Won, freaking dollars! )
Jeon Jungkook
( If my Godly handsome prince thinks five hundred billion dollars is his lowest amount, then I must refrain from asking his upper limit. )
Jeon Jungkook
( Maybe he doesn't have any upper limit, which is why he couldn’t answer earlier. )
Jeon Jungkook
( And here I am fighting for five thousand Won. Of course, he would think of me as a poor pleb. No, I am an insect in front of him. )
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook sobbed }
Boss, I will come on the streets if I pay five thousand Won! A little discount please...
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung nodded }
Jeon Jungkook
{ Jungkook brightened }
Boss! Thank you! I knew it. You are kind-hearted!
{ He wiped his non-existent tears }
Kim Taehyung
{ Taehyung looked at Jackson }
Pay the entire bill. He is really poor.
Jeon Jungkook
"..."
{ Now the non-existent tears became existent }
( T-that last sentence was unnecessary... )
Jeon Jungkook
{ He quickly said }
N-No boss, don't pay the entire bill. I will pay too.
Jackson Wang
{ Jackson sneered }
With the way you shamelessly asked for an eighty percent discount, you are not that far from asking for a hundred percent either. Might as well we pay for all of it.
Jeon Jungkook
( Is today World Humiliation Day? )
This was the first time Jungkook was getting so many back-to-back jabs.
After the ordeal was finally over, Jungkook said-
Jeon Jungkook
Thank you so much for everything, Boss. I need to head back now.
Kim Taehyung
{ He didn't respond }
Kim Taehyung
{ He lowered his gaze }
Hm...
Jeon Jungkook
Cool. Guess I will see you next in the office now! I can't wait to join, hehe~
As he hopped and left, Taehyung kept staring at his back.
Jackson observed this and was genuinely shocked. Usually, Taehyung never spared a single glance at others, but he bothered to stay in Jungkook's presence for so long and even talk to him without killing him.
Basically, this was the first decent conversation Taehyung had had with anyone.
Kim Taehyung
Do something for me
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jungkook whistled a happy tune as he reached his apartment complex. Once again, he met Mrs. Park.
Mrs. Park
Ah, Jungkook. You are back. How was your day today?
Jeon Jungkook
Aunt Park!
{ Jungkook held her hand and twirled with her }
Mrs. Park
Ah, ah, stop! You are making me dizzy.
Jeon Jungkook
Hahaha! Well, it's because I am really happy! My presentation went awesome and I got the job too! And not just anywhere—Kim Industries!
Jeon Jungkook
Do you know the CEO is so Godly handsome? He is so kind too. Ah, I am in love, Aunt Park...
Mrs. Park
{ Mrs. Park chuckled }
Is my ditzy Jungkook talking about love?
Jeon Jungkook
What can I say? Love feels so magical...
Mrs. Park
{ She flicked his head }
Idiot. And you just left with an orange juice, young man! Now, you’ve got to have a proper dinner at my house. No ifs and buts.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He sheepishly grinned }
Aye, aye Aunt!
Suddenly, they heard a few men coming upstairs and keeping some boxes on the floor in front of a house.
Jeon Jungkook
What is going on, Aunt?
Jeon Jungkook
{ He dreamily said }
How I wish it should be my Godly handsome prince…Ah, being his neighbor sounds so romantic...
Then he heard the sound of calm, poised footsteps as that man climbed up the stairs. Their gazes met as he stood in front of him.
Jungkook stared at him unblinkingly, and his brain refused to function. His eyes widened and his mouth opened in a big O, etched with disbelief.
Jeon Jungkook
{ He raised his trembling finger toward him }
Y-You... What are you doing here, G-G-G-Godly hand- I mean Boss?
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