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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