《THE FORGOTTEN DAD》CHAPTER 14
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Breaking news for today, JK Group President Jeon Jungkook was arrested over his alleged role in a corruption scandal rocking the highest levels of power in South Korea, dealing a fresh blow to the giant manufactures sports cars and racing cars and standard-bearer for Asia's fourth-largest economy. The special prosecutor's office accuses Jeon of money laundering his own company's profit was believed to gain government favors related to leadership succession at the conglomerate.
It said today it will indict him on charges including bribery, embezzlement, hiding assets overseas and perjury. The 27-year-old Jeon was taken into custody at the Seoul Detention Centre early this morning from his JK Group headquarters. Both JK Group and Jeon Jungkook have denied wrongdoing in the case.
"We will do our best to ensure that the truth is revealed in future court proceedings," the JK Group said in a brief statement after Jeon's arrest.
"Mark! Oh my god! Mark! It's Jungkook! Jungkook is in the prison right now?!"
You tried to control your voice from shouting so loud to avoid Eva been awake from her sleep. Your face literally stuck in an incredulous expression, looking at Mark who stands in front of you. Your brain was desperately scrambling to make sense of it all.
That news was quite unbelievable, shocking really. Your head was shaking in disbelief on what you just heard and saw. Jungkook is in prison now? But how? You just see him this morning before he went to the office and he just acting normal towards you. Like nothing happened to him. What he's been hiding from you exactly? Yeah you know Kino once said about him will be going to prison a long time ago and when you tried to ask him about it by yourself, he just denied it and told you not to worry about him.
Slow desolate tears ran from your unblinking eyes and dripped steadily into the hospital gown that you're wearing now. You still can't believe the fact that Jungkook is in the prison instead of being here, welcoming his daughter to the world.
Eva... Mummy is so sorry for your daddy's behalf... He couldn't make it today... But it doesn't mean that he didn't love you, Eva...
"Yeah, Y/N. That's why I'm here,"
That's why he's here? What it supposed to mean? The last time you met Mark, he's already clear himself that he doesn't want to see you anymore. He even ended the friendship that both of you had built for the past five years.
Honestly, you also surprised seeing him today in your wardroom. The first person who came visiting you after you gave birth of Eva was Mark. How did he know that you were in this hospital? And he's the one who told you about Jungkook! Where's Kino exactly? Why Kino or any JK Group people didn't inform you about this? Ahh, that doesn't matter for you to think right now! What's more important is about Jungkook's safety! You need to see him and ensure by yourself about his condition with your own eyes.
"We need to help him, Mark! Please, Mark! Help him to get out from that place,"
You hold Mark's hand, begging him to help you. He's the one with you right now and you got nobody else that you know in this hospital. But then he sat on the bed once again and his hand still holding yours. He rubbed your hand softly while giving you a smile. Did he try to comfort you or what?
"Y/N... Stay with me, please? I promise to take care both of you..."
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Right after he spoke, you know that the exact meaning behind his words. He is still the same. You thought that perhaps he already move on from his feelings towards you and gives up winning over your heart. But no! He didn't change at all. His words making you hard to breathe, unable to speak and totally stunned! How could he asked you for this when your own husband who also barely can survive in the prison alone and suffering every time he's thinking how guilty he was not by your side now.
"What are you talking about?"
You tried to think positively about him. Maybe he meant something else and maybe your thought was wrong. Perhaps it was because of your emotion with Jungkook's sudden news misinterpreted his request.
"I know this thing hard for you and I want you to know that I always beside you, Y/N..."
"I just want to meet Jungkook right now, Mark. Can you take me there? To him?"
You looked at him, right in his eyes and hoping for that he can help you even though you knew him and Jungkook are always like cats and dogs every time they met. You know that Jungkook hates Mark a lot and so does Mark but you were really hoping that Mark will open his heart to send you to the Seoul Detention Centre where Jungkook had been detained. He might give you many excuses later just to hold you back from meeting your husband but there's one of his weak point which is he will never say no to you.
"You just after delivering a baby and your condition is even weak to move around... Plus how about the baby then? Who wants to take care of her while you gone later?"
You looked at Eva who still sleeping on your lap. Yeah, you do feel reluctant to leave her alone here but still, Jungkook is your main priority now. He is your husband and you also as his wife must know your responsibility towards him. You knew he was feeling so down and needs your support the most.
"We can leave Eva here with the nurses. Please, Mark... You're the only one that can help me," begged you again.
He sighed and pulling his hand from yours slowly. He stood up from the bed.
"I guess I don't have a choice then... Let's go,"
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At Seoul Detention Centre...
While waiting for Jungkook to come out, Mark excused himself to stay outside and leaving you alone. You met Kino there who also waiting for Jungkook to finish his questioning session with a police officer about this bribery case. The truth is you never believe Jungkook will do such a crime like this. You know how Jungkook looks like and he's not kind of person that wants to gain wealth from dirty work. Whoever who accusing him must really don't like him much.
"Are you okay?" asked Kino who always sitting next to you from first you arrived here. Now it's already four hours both of you waited for Jungkook but still, there's no sign of him will come out in any minute from now on.
"Yeah..."
You answered him with your raspy voice. You actually felt dizzy and your whole body literally was burning pain. For a second you felt too weak to continue but you keep holding it. You must stay awake in order to meet Jungkook.
"Your face looks so pale, Y/N," said Kino again.
But then suddenly the door was opened and you saw Jungkook came out with a police officer. He looked so messy and tired at the same time. Your heart felt tearing apart when you look at his hands. Handcuffed. People here really treated him like a real criminal. You looked at him who getting shocked when he realized you were there too. Especially when his eyes turned down looking at your belly which already not as big as it used to.
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"Y/N... Why you're here?! Where's Eva?"
You literally can hear his shouting voice even though a thick glass was in the middle, separating you and Jungkook.
You looked at him who came rushing towards you. You bite your tongue, trying to hold the tears that threatened to leave your eyes. And that's when you can't hold them back. First, one small crystal bead escapes from your right eye. You can feel the warmth, sliding down your cheek, and rolling off your chin. Then another. And another. Until your eyes flood with them, coming like a rainfall. Sniffing every ten seconds, they fall and fall, and you let them. Your hand slowly touched the glass. You really want to touch Jungkook now.
Is it real...? Please tell me it's just a dream, Jungkook...
"I'm the one who should ask you. Why you're even here instead of hospital right now?" You shouted at him with tears keep falling down from your face.
He lowered his eyes until you could see thousand of guiltiness on his face. "I'm sorry that I can't keep my promise to you and Eva..."
"I don't care about it... Just tell me... Is it true?"
Yes, Jungkook. The only matter for you now is it true that he's the one who did this crime? Is it true that he was behind all of these charges? Because you literally can't think straight since you heard his news on television. You looked at him who becomes silent out of sudden. He was just staring at you with unidentified expression.
You yelled at him totally like a mad person right now.
"Kino, do you bring documents that I asked?"
He just ignored you and turned his face towards Kino who sitting by your side. Why you're so ego, Jungkook. You knew he also wants to hide his feelings. You turned your face aside and let the tears keep falling down one after another, without a sign of stopping.
"Yes, sir,"
Kino opened the briefcase that he's been holding from the start and pulled out a few papers.
"Pass it to Officer Jang. He will give it to me later,"
These feelings I have for you can't end until my body ceases to function and my soul is released for whatever comes after. I hope that somehow they are embedded in my soul, that our love will endure. Even on my dark days, my love for you rides underneath it all, keeping my mind from sinking into the mire that claimed me in the past. I know that however deep I fear I've fallen, you will be there like solid ground steady me, giving me time to climb back into positivity.
"Y/N..."
Jungkook called your name softly but this time you're the one who ignored him. You were really disappointed with him.
"Y/N..." called him again.
"Look at me, please..." you slowly turned facing him. The tears just won't give any sign to stop and it keeps coming out when you looked at Jungkook. He smiled at you.
"Thank you for giving birth a child to me... A precious daughter of us... And please don't worry too much about me, Y/N... I will come out soon and come back to your arms again... To Eva..." and now red, tear-rimmed eyes of him stared back at you, with watery streaks falling down from his face.
"But when Jungkook-ah? When? How long do I have to wait for you?" your shoulders shaking with grief, tears were streaming down your already wet cheeks.
"It might take more than a month or even a year..." you said it again. You were worried about Eva now. How she's gonna grow up without his dad by her side?
"Just believe in me, Y/N..."
Why do I have to believe you, Jungkook-ah? You yourself also didn't try to convince me to trust you. It's just a simple question and I only want to know either 'yes' or 'no' from your own mouth. Why do you want to complicate the situation more?
"Y/N..." he called your name again. You lifted up your face and looked at him.
"Please do me a favor,"
Favor? What he really wants now?
"What...?"
He looked at Kino and giving him a sign.
"There will be a board meeting in two days more... All the directors there will be discussing new president for JK Group to replace Mr. Jeon," said Kino to you.
Oh no! No! No! Did Jungkook want you to replace him? But you were just giving birth to his daughter. Can you please have a little bit of mercy, Jungkook-ah?
"And...?" you voiced out, wondering what their real plan is.
"I want you to replace my position for a moment. Until I can prove that I am innocent. Can you do that for me? For the sake of JK Group?"
Look at this stupid man! He still loves his company even though half of JK Group might betray him now. You stayed silent, thinking about his request. How are you gonna be a president? It's literally not in your skill area!
"Don't worry, Y/N. Kino will be there helping you," Jungkook tried to convince you again.
You looked at him. It never be a choice for you. Accept it or not, that's a number two matters. The situation now was your husband ended up in prison because someone just accused him and his company that he has been work on from the past five years will be taking over by someone if you don't want to help him. JK Group is your company too as you're the wife of its founder and you literally can win over the meeting soon because you have rights to do so and Jungkook was the highest shareholders. There's no other ridiculous reason that can against by making you a President.
"I will try..."
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Two days later, at JK Group building...
"Are you nervous?" asked Kino.
This might a hundred times he's been asking you this question. Yes, you do feel nervous because, in any minute from now on, you will be entering a meeting room that full of the board of directors. Oh my god! How you gonna face it all alone? Both of you and Kino were standing in front of the meeting room. You actually want to buy some time, delaying the meeting that supposed to start 30 minutes ago because of your nervousness. You looked at Kino who talking to his earpiece. Ahh, don't tell this is the time!
"Mrs. Jeon..." Kino called your name.
"They are already waiting for you..." said him before opening the door for you. Oh my god! You will be dead soon. You stepped into the room carefully and noticing that every single man in here kept their eye on you until you sat on the chair.
"Tell me, Mrs. Jeon. What are your qualifications to be President of this company?" one of the boards of directors started to ask you a question.
"As my resume states- I have over 10 years of experience working in management in this field. The skills I used to do this have been further honed- and I anticipate being able to do great things for this company as well. In addition to having sharp business acumen- I relate well to my colleagues and clients and pride myself on being an excellent communicator- which helps foster a stress-free environment for everyone,"
Woo, what nonsense that you just talked?
"We are well aware that your husband is Jeon Jungkook, previous President of this company. How you're gonna convince us that you're will not take any bribe like your husband did?"
Before you could answer that question, suddenly the door was opened and draws attention to everyone in this room. You turned looking at the door and it was unexpected person started to enter the room. It was Jennie!
"I believe she is not qualified to be a President," said Jennie arrogantly. What does she mean? What kind of trick does she want to play today?
"What are you talking about?" asked one of the boards of directors to Jennie.
"So are you saying that she can be President of JK Group just because she is the founder's wife? Or maybe she is the mother of the founder's child?"
She smirked looking at you before she pushed you aside and taking the mic.
She raised her hand while holding a paper. What kind of information that contained in this paper?
"Jeon Jungkook and Y/N just married because of the contract! And they will divorce in the next 6 months! Here are the agreements that they both agreed saying that Jungkook must pay 10 million USD to Y/N right after the divorcement!"
Oh my god! That marriage agreement! How did that agreement in Jennie's hand right now?! Yeah, both of Jungkook and you did cancel this agreement but without fully authorities. Guess we were too happy back then until forgot about this important issue.
"If you're giving her that position now and they will be divorce later, how about this company future then? Just look how materialistic she is! You're a real snake, Y/N. Do you want to confiscate this company for your own later?"
All the boards of directors started to talking each other, discussing the sudden news that just brought by Jennie. Oh my god! Where's Kino now when you need him the most in this situation. You really wanna tears up
"So who's exactly should be the President?"
"Of course me!" said Jennie confidently. No way? Did she just nominate herself as the President? That was so brave of her.
"You?" Everyone in the meeting room laughed.
"Yeah,"
"Are you kidding me? You're not even a family to Jeon Jungkook,"
"Have you heard about me getting pregnant of Jungkook's child?"
"Yes, and did you just take it back?"
You just could listen to Jennie and the directors' conversation. This was a huge embarrassment for you.
"Well, the truth is I was forced to hide it as Jungkook is still married to Y/N. I know this sounds crazy and a little bit complicated but Jungkook promised to marry me once he divorces Y/N soon..."
What? Did she just lie? Jungkook wants to marry Jennie? Literally doesn't make sense!
"Well I guess we need to postpone this meeting until the other date because of this sudden news..." said one of the directors.
"Why did you lie to them?" you quickly asked Jennie when all the directors leaving the meeting room.
"Lie? So does it mean I'm a liar? HAHAHA!" she suddenly laughed so loud, making you pissed off.
"Do you think liar and liar will be a perfect match?"
She walked close to you and pushed your shoulder off. What does it mean? Liar and liar?
"You're so pitiful woman, Y/N... Jungkook just lied to you and yet you still believe him?"
"What do you mean? When did he lie to me?" you shouted at her back.
"He said that he was never sleeping with me, right? Just because he didn't want to be responsible for my child?"
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