Who Gets To Marry Worlds Enigmatic Bachelor?(Taekook) Episode 4

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Taehyung ignored the warning in Jungkook’s voice.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Really, * he said.* I left my driver in town with the Lamborghini. It’s a stretch. I never use the damn thing. Too pretentious, and they make laying low impossible. * He punched a couple of numbers.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Then why have it?

Kim Taehyung (ml)

*he shrugged.* Because I’m supposed to. People expect it.

Jungkook stopped him from making the call.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Taehyung, stop it. This isn’t going to work.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

* He ignored him* Of course it will. If you call someone to pack your bag for you, the driver can swing by your place, get your stuff, then stop at Soobin Ajushii’s on the way here to let him know your plans have changed.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

That’s not— *he drew a deep breath.* I’m not staying.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

He can be here by midnight if I call him now.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

I hadn’t planned to work all weekend. * Jungkook said.*

Kim Taehyung (ml)

* That stopped him.* You had plans?

Jungkook had plans that weekend to fight his way through his accounts, and trying, somehow,to dig his way out of the mess his tax accountant had left him holding, plans like taking care of his uncle. Still, they were his plans, and while Taehyung might have succeeded in taking over the lives of his family, Jungkook life was his own.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Yes. I do.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Hell. Can you cancel them?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Maybe I don’t want to. And why is this so important to you anyway?

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I just want you here to take care of things, Jungkook.

Something about that didn’t ring right quite true to Jungkook.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

* He frowned at him.* I know you’ll miss uncle Soobin, but—

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I’m not trying to be a jerk about this, you know.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Really? * He raised a knowing eyebrow.*

Taehyung stared at him. Jungkook pictured him rummaging through his mental bag of tricks for a new strategy.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I’ll make it worth your while, *he said softly.* What am I paying you for this? Eight, ten thousand dollars for the weekend?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

* He gritted his teeth.* There hasn’t been time to discuss the terms of the contract. Uncle Soobin got sick this afternoon.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Did you already have an event for this weekend?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

That’s not—

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Did you?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Yes.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Did you have to cancel it?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

I spread my staff out, and brought on some extra people we’re fine.

His low whistle parted Jungkook’s hair.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I hope you’re charging me a premium for this. How much overtime are you shelling out this weekend?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Don’t worry. I’ll make sure the bill hurts when you pay it🙂

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I doubt it. Look. * He covered Jungkook hand where he still had his fingers on his phone.* Whatever you’re planning to bill me, I’ll double it if you stay.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Why?

Kim Taehyung (ml)

*He stared at him for several breathless seconds.* Because I’ve got a lot of riding on this weekend and it’ll make me feel better if you’re here.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

For a man with a renowned sense of business acumen, paying twice my fee for a little personal security seems a little rash.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

* He shrugged.* Don’t let it get out. The stock market might crash.

Not even a hint of humor showed in his expression. Jungkook searched his face for some indication,even a flicker of evidence that he wasn’t absolutely serious. Finding none, he released a careful breath.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Are you going to let me out of the pantry—or do you plan to hold me hostage in here until I agree?

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Will it work?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

I can be kind of stubborn.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

So Soobin Ajushii tells me.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

I really feel like I should check on him tomorrow.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

If I send someone over there tonight to make sure he’s okay, can’t you go in the morning?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

I’d have to drive all the way down there and back in time for lunch

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I’ll go with you. I’ll drive you.

Jungkook start to shake his head. Taehyung fingers tightened on his hand.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I want to

The quiet insistence chipped away at his resolve.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

You have guests.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

So?

The question shouldn’t have surprised him. Social niceties generally eluded him.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

If this weekend is as important as you say, should be here to entertain them.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

My guests expect to sleep until eleven thirty, then take advantage of my pool, my tennis courts and my bar. If we leave early, I’ll be back for the important stuff. No one will miss me.

There was something profoundly sad in that statement. Taehyung had everything money could buy, and none of the things that mattered. Not for the first time, Jungkook wondered how, and why, he’d surrounded himself with such superficial people. When Taehyung entered a room, he immediately took up all the available space. Dynamic and compelling,he left a vacuum in his wake. Anyone who failed to notice was a self-absorbed fool.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

* Deliberately,he dropped his voice to a whisper.* You aren’t going to give up, are you?

Kim Taehyung (ml)

I rarely do.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

So I’ve heard.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

*He tilted his head to one side.* Say yes, Jungkookah🙂.

Jungkook hesitated.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

(In his mind)** Why, oh why, did he have this effect on me? What was it this man did that made me want to simply melt into the floor. I’ve seen him less than ten times since I’d come to live with Samcheon, and every time, he had the same, unnerving effect on me.** Taehyung—

Kim Taehyung (ml)

*He held his gaze with intense scrutiny.* Say yes😌.

It was that boyish charm that did Jungkook in. It had never ceased to amaze him that people found Kim Taehyung cold and ruthless when Jungkook found him so irresistible.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Are you sure you can get someone to stay with uncle Soobin tonight?

Kim Taehyung (ml)

*He squeezed his hand.* Not a problem. I’ve got a full staff of people in the city who loves Soobin Ajushii. In fact, I’ll get my favorite ajumma Hye Jung to go over there with some ramen and chicken soup. Unless I miss my guess, she got a soft spot for your Samcheon😉.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

He likes her too. * His uncle spoke often and warmly of the older woman who took care of Taehyung’s Busan penthouse.*

Kim Taehyung (ml)

See? Problem solved. Do you want my driver to pick up your stuff?

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

Yes, no—oh, I don’t know. This is too complicated. I can’t think this fast. I like to plan things more than five minutes in advance.

Kim Taehyung (ml)

It doesn’t have to be complicated. Just let me take care of everything.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

** Just like he always did.** ( he thought.) ** Kim Taehyung, general manager of the universe, caretaker of the downtrodden.**

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Jungkook, I thought you were a customer service fanatic.

Jeon Jungkook (mc)

I am, * he blurted more to himself than to him*

Kim Taehyung (ml)

Then make the customer happy. * His thumb found the pulse in his wrist.* Make me happy, Jungkookah🙂.

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