Dalhwa
Before Yuze can call a doctor, Vincent arrives, his eyes darkening at the sight of Jungkook's unconscious body.
He pushes Yuze away, snarling
Kim Vincent
How did he fall?
Yuze's anger rises, but he forces a polite tone
Zhu Yúzé
I don't know, I found him already on the floor.
He calls a doctor, his voice firm.
The doctor arrives within 20 minutes, Jungkook is still unconscious
The doctor checks Jungkook and reassures~
"He's okay, nothing to worry about. The fall aggravated his stomach stitches, causing pain."
After the doctor leaves, Vincent turns to Yuze
Kim Vincent
Come back tomorrow. Leave us alone tonight.
Yuze opens his mouth to protest, but Vincent cuts him off.
Kim Vincent
Just go, before I lose my temper.
Yuze quickly exits, aware that if Jungkook reveals his role in the fall, Vincent's wrath will be unstoppable.
Vincent gazes at unconscious Jungkook
His expression unreadable and thoughts are hidden
Jungkook regains consciousness, finding himself in a well-lit room.
He turns to his right, seeing Vincent engrossed in anime.
Kim Vincent
Oh, you're awake
Vincent says, eyes still on the screen.
Kim Vincent
Want something to eat?
Jungkook shakes his head.
Kim Vincent
How did you fall, though?
Jungkook's expression turns cold.
Jeon Jungkook
Your boyfriend extended his foot to make me fall.
Vincent's gaze remains neutral.
Jeon Jungkook
If you don't want to believe me, don't. I can't make you.
Vincent stays silent for a moment before speaking up.
Kim Vincent
Your nurse and maid won't come.
Kim Vincent
They'll come tomorrow.
Jungkook sighs inwardly, uneasy about being alone with Vincent and he doesn't want to stay here with Vincent and his numerous boyfriends
Jungkook's stomach growls, contradicting his earlier claim.
Vincent catches the sound, smirking through the corner of his eye.
He walks to the kitchen, his slippers making obnoxious rubbing sounds.
Jungkook whispers under his breath
Jeon Jungkook
Is he a baby or what?
Vincent returns with a steaming bowl of kimchi soup.
Jungkook looks up with doe eyes.
Jeon Jungkook
Sorry, but I can't finish it.
Kim Vincent
You have three husbands, Jungkook. You need to bear their children. How will you gain strength if you don't eat?
Jungkook's annoyance spikes.
Jeon Jungkook
Do Woo ssi doesn't want children, and neither do you.
Vincent's expression turns serious.
Kim Vincent
Who told you I don't want children?
Jungkook takes a spoonful of soup, savoring its goodness.
Kim Vincent
I know I cook well.
His voice drops to a whisper
Kim Vincent
I want my own children, Jungkook. I had a child with you.
Jungkook's eyes widen in shock.
Kim Vincent
I'm your first mate, the one you forgot.
His whisper sends shivers down Jungkook's spine.
Jungkook's eyes widen in surprise.
Jeon Jungkook
What are you saying? Taehyung ssi was presented as my first mate, not you! And yes, I had a child with you, but I miscarried at 5 weeks.
Vincent raises an eyebrow.
Kim Vincent
Is that so? Let's pretend I've forgotten about our first baby too.
Jungkook pales instantly, memories from 18 years ago resurfacing.
Jeon Jungkook
" It's been so many years—almost 18 years ago "
Jungkook thinks.
" I gave birth to a child when I was only 15, but I don't remember anything about the father or what happened to the baby."
Desperate for answers, Jungkook grasps Vincent's hand.
Jeon Jungkook
Is my baby... is she alive? How did you know about her?
Vincent clicks his tongue.
Kim Vincent
Now she's your baby? Then why do you always say Taehyung's baby was your first one?
He holds Jungkook's cheeks with his right hand, his face inches away.
Kim Vincent
Let's pretend Taehyung was your first mate. Let's pretend you carried his baby first. Let's pretend Do Woo is your first love, and I was never in the picture. Let's pretend I wasn't your first mate, that you didn't carry my child when you were 15 and I was 21. Let's pretend I didn't love you.
Jungkook thinks he has just seen tears in Vincent's eyes, but his memories remain elusive.
Jeon Jungkook
No, please tell me!
Jungkook tightens his grip on Vincent's wrist.
Vincent's smile returns, chilling.
Kim Vincent
I was joking, Jungkook. I know you had a child with someone, but I don't know who. Since you've forgotten, I said it was me.
Jungkook's confusion deepens.
Jeon Jungkook
But why... why would you say that?
Kim Vincent
Because I love making you sad.
Vincent storms back into his room and throws his phone onto the ground.
He screams in agony, but the soundproof room muffles his cries, sparing Jungkook from the heartbreaking sound.
Vincent crouches down, overcome with emotion, and starts crying.
Kim Vincent
I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Dalhwa
Kim Vincent
Your appa is good for nothing, baby. He couldn't save you. Forgive appa, baby.
He starts playing a video on his player, recorded moments of a baby girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to Jungkook.
In the background, Vincent's voice can be heard.
Young Vincent
Say 'appa,' 'dada,' 'papa,' say anything, baby.
The baby giggles, playing with toys, and puts one in her mouth.
Vincent's hand appears, gently removing the toy.
Young Vincent
No! Don't put everything in your mouth, baby.
The baby flashes a toothless smile, crawling toward the camera and climbing onto Vincent's lap.
Vincent's joyful giggles fill the room.
He stops the video, his eyes welling up.
From his drawer, he retrieves a photo frame – the same baby, whispering
Kim Vincent
Your mama doesn't deserve to know anything about you.
He hides the photo frame in his closet, his vision blurring.
Sliding down the closet, Vincent buries his face in his hands, clutching his chest.
Tears stream down his face as he weeps.
Vincent whispers, his voice trembling
Kim Vincent
You destroyed me, Jungkook. I want to despise you, to hate you to the very core of my being. Yet, I'm powerless to do so. I ache to inflict upon you the agony you've caused me, the anguish you've wrought upon our child.
His voice cracks as he screams
Kim Vincent
She was just a baby, Jungkook! An innocent, defenseless baby!
Vincent's frustration boils over, his hands slapping his face in a frantic rhythm.
He wails, tears streaming down his face.
Kim Vincent
Why does my heart still beat for you? Why does this love persist, this pain, this heartache?
He pauses, his gaze falling upon another picture in his drawer – Jungkook's image.
Clutching it tightly, Vincent's voice trembling.
Kim Vincent
I may deny the memories of your laughter, and the shattering of my own heart in your hands. But how can I erase the truth? How can I rewrite the past? You were mine, Jungkook, if only for a few fleeting days and nights. Your presence left an indelible mark on my soul.
Jungkook wakes up early, his mind still reeling from Vincent's words the previous night.
He can't shake off the feeling that Vincent knows something about his past, something only his family knows.
Jungkook gave birth to a child, but his father told him she was adopted. He never intended to remember that baby, that baby was unwanted and fatherless.
He doesn't even know who was the father.
Everything was going smoothly in his life until he became 15, Jungkook's life changed dramatically.
Sitting on the bed, Jungkook sees Vincent entering his room.
Kim Vincent
Did you brush?
Jungkook shakes his head.
Kim Vincent
Go brush, and come to the dining table. Your breakfast is ready
Vincent says with a childlike smile.
Jeon Jungkook
Vincent ssi?
Jungkook's curiosity gets the better of him.
Jeon Jungkook
Why do you hate me?
Vincent tilts his head, his smile fading.
Kim Vincent
Do Woo hyungie has his own reasons to hate you, Jungkook. I have mine.
His smile returns, cute but ominous.
Kim Vincent
Even if Do Woo hyungie forgives you, I will never.
Jungkook's heart sinks, sensing a deeper wound.
Comments
adreana🖤🖤
here i think jk deserve all of this abandon his own daughter 😡😡😡
2024-11-24
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sasha~🎀
are you gonna give us flashbacks or past explanations with the present chapter
2024-11-20
1
Tk_Eclipse.15
my brain isn't training at this point
2025-01-22
2