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Jin drove towards his home – Jung Mansion. "Eomma." Jin yelled calling out his mother. Hearing her son, Jae ran downstairs. "Jinnie, Jackson was here. I didn't know he would come to our home. I didn't know what to do."

"Eomma...Eomma relax, calm down. Did you tell him anything?"

"No, I didn't tell him anything. Just told Hwan was the one who handled everything and he rarely discussed business stuff with me."

Jin relaxed as he was lost in thoughts, "Good...Good girl. That's good of you, Eomma."

"Ohh By the way, So-jin told him that there was a theft attempt." Jin looked at his mother and smiled. "Fantastic. Eomma. That's good he told the police that. They would have more proof against Jimin."

"What? So, it was Jimin...who tried to rob our home that night?"

"No Eomma." Jin winked evilly.

Jae looked at her son in shock. What was Jin doing? "Jin..."

"Oh, relax Eomma. I just wanted a strong proof against Jimin. No one would believe I would steal the will from my home. The only sensible person is Jimin." He waved casually.

"Oh Eomma, where is appa? I haven't seen him."

"That's coz you are staying at Kim Mansion." Jae said sadly.

"Don't worry eomma everything will change. Okay...can you make me something to eat while I go meet Appa?".

Jae nodded and Jin went upstairs to meet his father while Jae went to the kitchen.

Jin looked to ensure his mother wasn't coming. He slowly took out the vial and the syringe that he had kept handy out of his pocket.

He went near Hwan and looked at the man. "Hi Appa." Hwan was now awake and was trying to mumble something.

"Sorry Appa, Insulin is really a tricky thing, isn't it? Good for people for diabetes but for people with cardiac arrest, it can cause immobility. Oh...don't worry appa, its temporary. I need to do this till I make Namjoon mine. Then I will make sure you are happy and healthy. But don't me regret it later", Jin smiled happily. He moved with precision as he prepared to administer the medication to Hwan. With a mild smirk on his face, he carefully drew the required dose into the syringe, ensuring accuracy in measurement. Tapping the syringe lightly to dislodge any air bubbles, he took a moment to double-check that the dosage was correct.

Turning his attention to Hwan, Jin approached his bedside with a calm and reassuring demeanor. Positioning himself to access Hwan's vein, Jin's touch was steady and deliberate as he located the suitable injection site and gently inserted the needle into Hwan's vein, his movements smooth and unhurried.

"And there you go, nice and slow". He took apart the syringe and needle and placed it carefully in a disposable plastic bag and stuffed it back into his jacket. He needed to get rid of it.

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"Jiminah, I need to talk to you." Jackson spoke to Jimin who was sitting in his bedroom. He didn't feel as helpless as now. He was lost in a train of thoughts when Jackson's number flashed on his phone.

"Why? What is it this time?" Jimin sounded boredly.

"Look I know you are angry with me, but...can you just meet me at XY café?"

"No."

"Please"

"No."

"Please Jimin don't make me beg." Jackson whined.

"Why can't you tell me on the phone?"

"If I could, I would." Jackson rang his fingers through his hair. "Please just come."

"Alright. What time?"

"Umm..how does 9:00 pm tonight?"

"Alright." Jimin hung up the phone wondering what Jackson had to tell that he can't on the phone. Jimin was lost in thoughts when he heard a voice.

"Well...well...well, feeling sad for ourselves, are we?", the voice boomed and Jimin knew exactly who it was.

"What do you want Jin?" Jimin turned around glaring at Jin.

"So many things Jimin...so very many things....Ohhh...for starters, how about I want to see you beg....for mercy, I wanna see you rot in jail but best of all, I want to see your reaction when Joon will be mine."

"What's wrong with you Jin? Haven't you done enough? You destroyed my brother's life. You ran away from your wedding? Now that Joon hyung married Hoseok, you are shamelessly running after your brother-in-law? You are talking about ruining Hobi's life – your own brother?"

Jin scoffed, "Ohh...Please....my brother doesn't have a life. And besides Hoseok is just a substitute. Joon doesn't love him. He loves me."

"You are delusional"

"No. You are delusional, Hobi is delusional to think that Joon loves him. Joon can love only one man and that's me. Just wait and watch as I make him mine."

"You disgust me, Seokjin", Jimin spitted out his heart.

"Ditto Jimin...Ditto", Jin said happily but before turned he concluded, "Prepare yourself for jail coz you are going in for a long time." Saying that he walked away.

Jimin rolled his eyes and looked at his watch. He got ready and prepared himself to visit Jackson.

At KJM Cybersecurity:

Hoseok, Yoongi, and Taehyung were stuck in the office when a client said he wants an impromptu meeting with them. He wanted to speak to all the three founders of the KJM Cybersecurity. Hoseok realized it will be better if he informs Joon. He hesitated for a moment before trying to contact Joon. Things between them seemed cold and distant especially after Jin started staying with him but he didn't want to say anything. After all, Jin is his older brother. But he couldn't shake the fact that Jin was Joon's first love. Also, Joon's behavior towards Jin was becoming different. Hoseok didn't know if Joon was falling in love with Jin again or if it was just sympathy. All of Hoseok's insecurities were coming back.

"Hobi", Yoongi called out. The meeting is about to begin. Hoseok snapped out of his thoughts. He took a deep breath and dialed Namjoon but it was going to voicemail. After couple of attempted calls, he sends a voicemail to Joon.

"Hey, I'll be a tad late tonight. Got a sudden client meet. Don't wait up and have your dinner. I will visit appa and come back home. I will inform Jin hyung too." He cut the call and quickly dialed Jin before going back to the meeting. Joon, on the other hand, was immersed in a series of meetings, and had put the phone on silent not noticing Hoseok's call.

Hoseok calls Jin. "Hy.....hyung."

"Yeah Hobi."

"Ummm, there is this meeting and I think I might be late. Why don't you, Jimin and Joon have your dinner? Don't wait for me."

"No Hobi...we will wait for you."

"No hyung. I dont know how long it will be. These client meetings can be unpredictable."

"Oh...ok."

"I will be home soon, hyung." Hoseok said as he hung up the phone.

Jin smirked. Fantastic. Now that Jimin went out, he will get some alone time with Joon. This is the perfect opportunity to seduce Joon some more. He took a shower and put on the sexiest pants that accentuated his legs. He wore a plain white shirt that showed off his ripped muscles. He strodded into Hoseok and Joon's bedroom. He took a stroll on the dressing table that had a vanilla perfume. He used some on him and descended downstairs.

He walked into the kitchen and asked the maids to leave. "But sir, Hobi-ssi asked us to leave only after serving you all."

"Don't bother. I will take care of it. They will be late anyway. You can go."

Jimin was tapping his foot impatiently at XY café. He didn't know why Jackson wanted him to come. Jackson was one of Joon and his best friends but things change and they lost in touch. Then Hoseok, Tae and Yoongi came along. Though they were good friends, his connection with Hoseok was something else. They bonded instantly. It wasn't romantic but more than that – a friendship that transcends than romantic angle. He knew hoseok too felt the same. Their bond felt inseparable. He trusted Hoseok and Hoseok too trusted him. He was happy with their friendship.

While he was lost in thoughts, he felt a familiar face nearing towards him. "Mochi"

"Jackson", Jimin said curtly.

Jackson pulled up a chair and sat in front of Jimin. There was an awkward moment of silence. Jackson was looking at Jimin. He noticed the eye bags realizing the short man hasn't been sleeping well.

"How are you?"

"Cut the crap. What do you want, Jackson?"

"Look I know you are angry but.."

"But what?"

"You arrested me.....me...me...your best friend.", Jimin stared at Jackson.

The waiter walked towards Jimin and Jackson asking if they would like to have something. Jackson asked him to give a couple of minutes to look at the menu. The waiter nodded and left. His eyes darted towards Jimin who had folded his hands and was staring outside. "I was just doing my job, Mochi." Jackson said softly.

"Don't call me that", Jimin said huffing which Jackson found cute than annoying. He tried to hide his smile and took Jimin's hand which the small man tried to wrench but Jackson was more strong.

"Stop pouting Mochi", Jackson said softly yet firmly as he continued, "You look cute than angry" Jimin didn't realise he was pouting and his expressions quickly changed when Jackson declared how he looked. He tried to contain his blush which ended up looking more cuter in Jackson's view. He took a deep breath, "Look I know you are angry and you have every right to be. But before you get even more angry, I want to show you something."

"I don't wanna look", Jimin started to get up but Jackson's hand on his was holding him back.

"Even if it is of Seokjin?", Jackson asked that made Jimin curious. He plonked himself back on his seat and folded his hands grumpily. "What is it?"

Jackson placed a file and a laptop in front of Jimin. Jimin looked at the file. It was a medical report. He looked open to see the file. His eyes went wide as he read the report. "Does this mean what I think it means?"

"Yes."

"Jin...he...."

Jackson nodded. "And this laptop?" Jimin asked. Jackson opened the laptop and clicked on a video file. Jimin's mouth fell open when he saw the video. "The neighborhood CCTV caught Jin jumping off the Jung Mansion. Jin didn't know coz they had it recently installed."

"The hell". Jimin was smiling which made Jackson's heart skip a beat. After all, it felt its been an eternity since he saw Jimin smile.

"Wait there is more", Jackson clicked on a few other videos that made Jimin's jaw drop. He was happy like a kid on Christmas. "Oh my god Jackson, I love you." Jimin screamed making a few customers and waiters turn their heads towards them.

Jackson bowed and apologized to them making Jimin scratch his head in embarrassment. He looked at Jackson sheepishly. "So, you love me, huh?" Jackson asked making Jimin chuckle and blush even more. "You know what I mean." Jackson nodded understandingly. For a second, Jackson actually hoped Jimin meant it. Jimin took Jackson's hand in his, "Thank you Jackson. You've no idea what this means to me. How could I ever repay you?"

"Well, you owe me a dinner, remember?"

"Right. So, this is on me." Jimin cooed happily as he signalled the waiter. This was the first time in the last few days he was happy and relieved. Jimin ordered samhap, pork belly and kimchi which was Jackson's favorite.

"You remember?", Jackson asked surprisingly.

"Of course I do", Jimin chirped. After the waiter left, Jimin clasped Jackson's hands. "Thank you, Wang Gae."

"Mochi, I was just..."

"I know I know you were just doing your job but still...thank you. It really means a lot".

"Welcome".

While Jimin and Jackson were finally having their dinner date, something else was happening on Kim Mansion.

At the Kim Mansion

Joon arrived at the Kim Mansion, the clock showing 10:30 pm. He felt the weight of the day's exhaustion as he loosened his tie and collapsed onto the couch. It had been an unusually taxing day, especially with the controversy surrounding Jimin. Dealing with hesitant clients and lengthy discussions had drained him. He took a deep sigh as he welcomed the semblance of peace. Too tired to even glance at his phone, he muttered, "Hobahh... I am home," his eyes closing in weariness.

Feeling a pair of hands kneading his shoulders, he assumed it was Hoseok and surrendered to the relaxing massage. Inhaling the familiar vanilla scent, he unconsciously smiled, murmuring, "I missed you," and grabs the man's nape pulling him towards himself. He locked lips with the man plunging his tongue deep inside tasting the warmth of his husband kissing him passionately. Slowly he opened his eyes only to see Jin's face in front of him. His eyes went wide and he pushes Jin in shock realizing what he did. He abruptly jumps from the couch and stared angrily and at shock at Jin.

"Hobah, it's not what it looks like.", Jin exclaims.

Joon felt like the ground beneath him slip as he slowly turned around and saw Hoseok standing at the door shocked to witness the scene.

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TBC........