Taehyung rolled down the window, allowing not-so-cold morning breeze to relieve the uneasy nervousness, while thinking about the day waiting ahead for him.

He sighed nth time,recalling the moments day before....

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Jungkook entered the office few minutes later,holding an iPad,other hand fished inside the pocket as he made his way to his chair_ Lisa following him behind with a file.

The moment she saw taehyung inside the CEO's office ,that too sharing the same space with him,she was about to throw a tantrum of questions at him but realising jungkook's presence,she settled with just giving a 'what the hell' vibes to the intern through her expressions_that didn't go unnoticed by both the males.

"Is there a problem Miss.Lisa?"jungkook asked without wasting a single moment.

She immediately pulled herself together,faking a smile on her face that had no spot left for any further makeup and replied,

"It's the first time I've seen someone working your office,

I was just curious if everything is alright. I know it must be hard to handle an inexperienced intern and frustrating too,but you can send him-"

"That's not something a PA should concern about,

If you've nothing else to report,then you may leave now."

Totally pissed off by his behaviour, Lisa left the office while taehyung just stood there_anticipating what it still to come for him during all this time.

"Don't think about worthless issues and focus on your work, Kim Taehyung."jungkook said while taking the seat and searching for some papers_when his phone rang,gaining the attention in otherwise silent space.

"Yes namjoon,"

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And few moments passed by,as jungkook was patiently listening to him and he hung up the phone,without any other words.

Taehyung was curious but decided not to bother himself with the CEO's personal business.

"You can go home for today,take these files with you and send me your papers when done,got it?"

"Sir? I-"

"No more words after my command,Mr.Kim.

Keep it in mind and leave now!"

Taehyung just nodded in response and started to pack his stuff again- but the slightly quivering fingers caught elder's attention.

As taehyung was about to step out of the place,a voice evident of an evil smirk in its tone haulted his steps,

"Use this time to think about the ways to conectarte more on your than anything else Mr.Kim!"

Well, honestly speaking..... taehyung will need to give it a thought!

Nevertheless, jungkook was successful in diverting younger's attention from these bothersome events to a relatively witty topic_the sole aim behind his last words.

"I donno how I'm gonna work right in front of him! How can he do that?

Jeon Jungkook!"taehyung mumbled to himself, calling the said male's name in complete frustration, while driving on a less busy road_heading towards seokjin's place.

He decided to calm his nerves down before heading to work,and nothing can serve better than his hyung's dad jokes.

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The door to jungkook's office was slammed open and closed as a well-built man entered, without any formal consent.

Well,he never used such things though!

"Don't worry,I'm here to pay you back for the help you did last time.

I'm leaving this country for a while, just wanted you to know that the boy is in danger.

Darco won't leave him alone,he has his eyes everywhere!

Good luck brother."

He turned around walking towards the door and continued on his way,

" By the way.....You have great manpower in your kingdom Jeon. I witnessed last time and thought I should appreciate that,"and the door was closed behind_leaving jungkook in his own space.

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Taehyung took his bag,left the car locking it behind and made his way into the same magnificent building,just like his workdays routine.

Yet, something around him was not same like the routine,not usual for him,

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The knowing gaze of employees as he walk passed them!

They were strange.

He kept going until the lift was few steps away,ignoring the unusual tension around him,until some voices from behind captured his attention.

'I have heard about it,how can a CEO do such thing?'

'Exactly, I mean what's the need to allow an intern to work in his office?'

'Hey,have you seen that intern?

He's quite handsome!'

'He has got good records since the first day,you know!'

'Who knows if he just seduced our CEO with his charms and skills?'

'Hey,how can you tell that?'

' why can't I? It seems impossible to even bring up a conversation with jungkooksii!'

' that's the point,how he managed to get a place in his office then?'

'I'm telling you,that guy is no joke,if he can take the_ hot like hell_ Jeon CEO in his spell so easily,then...'

Taehyung thought to himself and without bothering to turn around and face those senseless people,he just took the elevator and headed to Jungkook's office.

Lisa was not at the reception but chatting and laughing with some random guys,at some distance.

This clue was enough for him to know that jungkook is not at work yet. He entered the office,threw the bag on his desk out of frustration and started to pace around_in order to forget those shitty comments about himself.

"Are they seriously human? How can they spit whatever shit comes to their minds! For God's sake, I'm an intern_a gold medalist from my university.

I've earned this position.

I mean,how can they think so low about myself?

Seducing??

Does that even makes sense,huh?

I think they just lost their minds after getting paid so highly by this company.

First of all,who are they to judge me so senselessly?

I just can't-"

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Damn it!

I messed up.

Only thing that came to his mind as soon as he turned around and witnessed the whole leaned against the door,hands folded and an amusing smile adorning those most handsome features ever!

Taehyung gulped visibly as the said male stepped forward,but fortunately walking past him towards the huge window,and opened it.

Fresh gentle wind filled the atmosphere and taehyung felt his nerves relaxing under the nature's spell.

"You think so loudly Mr.Kim, it was almost audible to me even few inches apart."

Jungkook said_well, mocked the intern, without any sign of humor evident through his tone.

Taehyung for sure was totally embarrassed.

"S-sorry.....Sir,"

he said simply, squeezing his eyes shut that jungkook noticed in just a gaze. He wanted to enjoy more out of this,that was not so difficult for him,

"Hmm.

Thinking of it,do I really pay my employees more than their worth,Mr.Kim?

I would like an explanation about that."

"N-no sir-"

"_But you said that just few moments ago,"

"I mean, they're talking mindlessly-"

"_So that's my fault?"

"Aniyo!! I'm just t-telling that you are-"

"_throwing your money recklessly on them?"

"No,no! It's just unfair-"

"_to heir those employees for work?"

losing all his patience,now taehyung was on verge of exploding out. Now,he won't care for anyone or anything.

"If you have asked me then let answer,why do you keep interrupting my words?

Firstly,being an emoloyee at Jeon's Company doesn't give them power to judge others.

And secondly,if they don't know the whole scenario,then they should just shut their mouth instead of talking something r-"

Oh no Kim Taehyung!

What have you done?

Now this is called 'professionally screwing up your life!'

It's done for sure now.....THE END!

This is what Kim Taehyung thought to himself as soon as he realised what he had done a moment before.

"I guess you're feeling better now.

I've mailed you all the necessary papers,prepare a presentation for tomorrow's meeting before you leave today_got it?"and with these words he started the work for long day ahead.

Taehyung couldn't believe what he heard,eyes still wide in surprise. I mean,he just blabbered out in front of so called cold & strict CEO yet,he was standing in the office without being scolded for his act?

How can he not even react at this scene created by the intern?

Younger's mind could only process three words at the moment,

"I'm sorry,sir."

Jungkook looked up to him and just nodded before getting back to his work.

Taehyung walked to his chair,and started to take out his stuff,when some words truly catched his heart,

And taehyung couldn't relate to the words anymore.

~Self Worth!

...Always resides within yourself,your soul,within your existence.

Never rely on other's opinion for you and your worth-coz opinions always change.Have courage to let go of everything that limits or restricts your worth. If you try to fit in world's frame of reference,you'll never know how amazing you can be!

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"Ok,the presentation is perfect,but it took your whole day,"jungkook stated while examining the details of younger's work.

"I'll let it slide being your first time with presentation,but keep in mind here after."

"Sure sir,"taehyung was satisfied with the remark and couldn't wait to hug his pillow and bed after an exhausting day.

"You may leave now,and be on time for tomorrow's meeting."

"Yes sir,"and he left the office,as he felt the stomach churning up in hunger.

"Hey, taehyung!"a familiar voice haulted his steps in the parking space and he turned to find the owner of it.

"Bogum hyung!"

"Let's go to a nearby restaurant, I'm also heading out.

It's been a long time,"he said while jogging upto the younger one.

"Sure,let's do that!"

And they headed out,exhausted yet happy to see each other after a long time.

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Both were waiting after placing their orders,as bogum decided to break the heavy silence_

"How is everything at work?"

"Perfect! I'm learning more than I've expected before joining here.

You know what hyung, Jungkooksii is not as rude as rumours say about him.

He guides me a lot in every minute aspect."

Bogum was speechless for a moment at younger's opinion,but pulled himself to sound sober enough,

"Hmm,people do change with time taehyung,be careful.

Who knows how different his personal and professional lives are!"

"I don't think so hyung,but still_ I won't put my guards down,"he replied with a genuine smile at his hyung's concern.

"Good,look our order is here!"

And they enjoyed the dinner in comfortable silence and left for their places,being totally exhausted.

Taehyung turned on the engine and drove off to his apartment.

He was humming a melody along with the radio,relieving his daylong stress.

Some time later,a car that seemed to be constantly behind him,caught his attention. No matter how hard taehyung tried to ignore it, considering it a usual event_something felt off.

He took a wrong turn at next signal deliberately to confirm the doubt,and he was right.

The car was literally chasing him at this late hour. He panicked a bit and took his phone. After dialing jin's number,he waited but got no response.

He hurriedly dialed namjoon's number while taking random turns at the highways, completely clueless as to where he was going.

The phone was switched off.

he banged at the steering wheel,but kept the speed steady, pretending to be casual.

"I don't even have bogum hyung's number,how dumb of me!"

Only one person was left to call at this hour.

No_I can't call him.

We aren't even this close anyways.

But I don't have other choice right now!

What am I supposed to do now?

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Finally,having no other choice left,

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He dialed jungkook's number and waited for him to reply....

Palms getting sweaty and throat drier with each passing second..

It was difficult to maintain a constant pace while driving.

Luckily,after few rings,he picked up the phone,

"Yes?"

"S-sir,this is K-kim Taehyung,"his voice got hoarse out of fear and somewhere he was not sure at how jungkook will react about this.

"What happened taehyung?Why is your voice-"

"Sir,I-I'm sure a car is chasing me right now. I took a wrong turn at signal and the same did that car.

I don't know where I'm, i-it's just-"

"_its ok taehyung! Calm down,

Listen,turn on the GPS tracker and send me the location,can you at least do that?"

"Sir,I- I can't-"

"Ok,stop the car near any shop or gas station or whatever you see there,"

"It's a closed cafeteria on this highway,nothing else."

"Good,just stop by there and try to act normal,ok?

Now send me the location."

"Y-yes,just a minute,"and he did exactly the same as jungkook was telling him to.

"Don't panic taehyung, I'm on the way.

Just few minutes,you can do that,"

Meanwhile jungkook left the office,grabbing his car keys and drove off to younger's location.

It hardly took five minutes at such high speed for him to reach taehyung. He noticed a black car at some distance and continued to drive ahead while his one hand was hastily dialing younger's number.

"Taehyung,can you see my car?

Just follow me for now,ok?"

And taehyung felt relieved as soon as he spotted jungkook in the car passing by. He took his lead as told and soon they parked near a farm house, that taehyung had no clue about.

"Just stay here until that car leaves, I'll drop you at your place later."jungkook said while getting off from the car,face completely hidden with a mask and the dark night favouring his intention.

He took taehyung into the house,and explained the situation beforehand,

"This is my farmhouse.Don't worry,it is safe. We can't just show him your place,so wait till he goes. Got that?"

"Yes sir,"

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"By the way,It's jungkook outside the workplace, remember?"

As they entered the place,Younger was in awe at the beautiful sight.

The place was full of cozy and homely vibes.

Simple yet beautiful interior,ladened with all the necessities,surrounded by a land covered with lush green grass and decorative plants everywhere....

A place far away from the rushing and busy life ,to feel yourself home.

A place just for you_where nothing else matters.

"I'm in the bedroom,help yourself if you need anything."said jungkook and left taehyung alone, who was scanning the whole place like a lost puppy.

After thinking for a while, taehyung settled with a glass of water for himself_resisting the temptation to gulp down his fruit shakes that were stuffed in the fridge.

He kept wandering through the kitchen,hallways and living room with amusement_ at how perfectly organised the place was.

While appreciating some artworks and painting, something caught his attention.

A mural-like artwork.....

As he approached it in curiosity,it was a painting over a huge canvas. It may seem like the other ones to anyone else, but for taehyung,it felt something different.

"It feels strange, what's this place?"taehyung mumbled to himself while tracing the painting with his lean slender fingers,

"Dont touch them taehyung!

I thought you were quite well-mannered."

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