Chapter 44: 43.Lie

“What happened?” Jin’s composure shattered at Taehyung’s trembling voice.

“He... he’s in his room. He—” Taehyung stuttered, unable to finish as a sob escaped his lips.

Jin didn’t wait for more. Panic surged through him as he ran upstairs, the worst scenarios flashing in his mind.

He didn’t knock before bursting into Namjoon’s room.

Jungkook took out a handkerchief, passing it Taehyung he said,

"You think our plan will work?"

"I hope it will" Taehyung said drying off his fake crocodile tears.

On the other has Jin,When he reached Namjoon’s door, he flung it open without knocking. His heart raced as his eyes darted around the room, looking for any sign of injury or distress.

Namjoon was seated at his desk, his back to the door, completely unaware of the commotion.

He turned around, startled, when Jin stormed in.

“Joonie!” Jin cried, rushing to his side. He grabbed Namjoon by the shoulders, his hands trembling as he scanned him for injuries.

Namjoon stared at Jin, confusion written all over his face. “What’s going on? I’m fine,” he said, his voice calm yet bewildered.

Jin didn’t reply. Tears streamed down his face as he pulled Namjoon into a tight hug. “I thought something had happened to you AGAIN,” he whispered, his voice breaking. “I was so scared.”

Namjoon hesitated before slowly wrapping his arms around Jin. His hand moved tentatively to Jin’s back, patting it awkwardly.

When Jin’s sobs finally subsided, he realized their positions,thus he pulled back, his face red with embarrassment. “I’m sorry,” he muttered, avoiding Namjoon’s gaze. “I didn’t mean to—”

Namjoon cut him off, his voice tinged with sarcasm. “You know your lover wouldn’t appreciate you hugging another man like this.”

Jin froze, his eyes narrowing as frustration bubbled to the surface. “For the love of God, Joon, stop with the lover nonsense! You’ve been going on about this for over months now. Staying up till late just to meet him!why don't you just end it all for once”

Namjoon’s expression darkened. “Then tell him to meet me and end this, once and for all!”

Jin couldn’t hold it in any longer. “There is no lover!” he shouted. The words tumbled out before he could stop them. “I lied to you, okay?”

Namjoon’s eyes narrowed. “Then who was the man I saw you hugging at your café last year,the one you introduced as your lover?”

Jin hesitated before whispering, “He was an actor. I paid him to act in front of you.”

Namjoon’s anger gave way to confusion, then hurt. “Why, Jin? Why did you lie? We were perfect together. We were planning to get married, for crying out loud. Was I not enough for you?”

"it's... it's nothing like that..i ..." Jin hesitately spoke.

Namjoon grabbed him by his shoulder and shook his lightly,

"Then fucking tell me god damn it!" Namjoon's voice was outrageous.

Jin let out a shaky breath and took a sharp breath. He knew there was no going back today.

Tears welled up in Jin’s eyes again as he said. “Your father.....”

Namjoon stiffened. “My father?”

Jin nodded, his voice barely above a whisper. “Remember how He hated me because I was a beta. "

Namjoon nodded recalling everything.

"He came to me and told me to end things with you. He threatened to hurt you if I didn’t reject our bond.”Jin  hesitately spoke.

"Though i was completely against it. I ...i never had a thought of leaving you.." Jin said .

Namjoon’s fists clenched. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I wanted to!” Jin cried. “But the day I planned to tell you, you had that accident. Do you remember breaking  your arm? That was your father’s doing. He was showing me what he was capable of.”

"I was scared Joon ,i was scared for you i was scared for us..." Jin said clinching Namjoon shirt tightly.

Namjoon’s face darkened as he remembered the incident. “ but I left him months ago, Jin. I knew he was manipulative,and he was after the property  I've got from our ancestors.but I didn’t know he did this to us.”

Jin cupped Namjoon’s face, his tears flowing freely. “I know Joon but He’s still watching me, Joon. But don't worry I'm so close for his downfall."

"I've been collecting all the proves and everything nedded. And soon I'll make him pay for everything" Jin said and his eyes were red by now.

"Let me help you then, Jin " Namjoon said with hopeful eyes.

"No Joon ,keep it the way it is atleast when we're outside. I don't want them to hurt you anymore " Jin whispered.

"But...." Namjoon tried to argue.

Jin sighed and cupped Namjoon face,

"Joon i know after everything happened you don't feel that same for me anymore. But i had no other choice at that time . But don't worry I'll fix everything"

A year ago, Jin knew how deeply Namjoon loved him. How deeply he trusted him. He had no other choice but to put up all the act.

Namjoon's father was a beast. A beast for money and power. He'd even go feral when it comes to his possession. Doesn't matter if it's his own son He'd do anything it takes to precise his tresure.Ans Namjoon knew what type of man he is. Thus he left his father months ago.

But oh how sad for Mr Kim. He forgot who Kim Seokjin was. He might've acted like a puppet but oh only if he knew what Jin was capable of~

"you think i don't feel the same for you anymore?" Namjoon chuckled sadly.

"Why do you think i always arrange all the meetings at you cafe Jin? Just to see you,just to have a glimpse of you." Namjoon added  on.

Jin's tears knew no bound as he realized it.

"Yes,i was angry at you i was angry at everything. No wonder i didn't question you further because i was angry. But for the past few months, I've choose to do otherwise. I knew you had no lover...other then me" Namjoon whispered.

Jin cried more and hugged Namjoon tightly. As if he'd disappear.

Sometimes, even when love runs deep, circumstances have a way of testing its strength.

For Namjoon and Jin, it wasn’t their hearts that faltered—it was the looming shadow of Namjoon’s father. The older man, a cunning patriarch consumed by power,  saw Jin as unworthy of his son, a beta who didn’t fit the mold of his ambition.

Jin, cornered by threats to Namjoon’s safety, lied. He created a story, fabricated a lover, and walked away from the man he planned to marry. Namjoon, brokenhearted, watched from afar, unable to understand why his perfect world had crumbled.

But destiny, ever persistent, had other plans. A year later, a chance encounter brought them face to face once again. Taehyung, with his meddling ways and a knack for creating chaos, orchestrated the reunion. Through tears, accusations, and truths unveiled, the lovers found their way back to each other.

Namjoon held Jin’s trembling hands, promising to fight for their future this time. “No one else gets to write our story, Jin. Not even my father.”Sometimes, love must endure trials, villains, and time itself to prove its strength. But in the end, destiny always has the final say.

After everything ......one question lingers around.....

'what was Taehyung's and Jungkook's destiny?'

Read more to find out~