CHAPTER 5
AFTER STORY
CHAPTER 5— I see, thank you very much.
After that, the doctor left the place, leaving him alone with Jumin, who remained silent, standing behind him.
— It's good to know that he only needs one more intervention and that will be all —Jihyun spoke calmly again, noticing that Jumin didn't say a word —. As I mentioned before, there was no need for you to come, Jumin…
— V... it's positive to know that Yoosung is getting closer to recovery, but you know perfectly well, that's not the reason why I've been frequenting this place —Jumin said, with his classic deep voice but with a tone that sounded more serious than usual, while V felt how he walked towards the door—. Your treatment…
I know I told you I would reconsider the treatment thing... my eyesight —the turquoise-eyed one interrupted him, also taking a serious stance—, but that will be later when I think the time is right.
— I remember perfectly well what you told me, I even recorded it —this time the dark-haired man interrupted him, keeping his voice serious, but not altered —. I... I have great esteem for you, because I consider you my only and best friend, and I have respected your decisions, because I trust you, but... —his voice was slightly affected, which made V take off his glasses, to check with his poor eyesight, what his ears were showing him —, I will no longer maintain a low posture, from now on. I don't want to see you suffer in silence anymore... I'll help, I'll interfere in your life, even if you don't want to, and you end up hating me for it later, because in the end, that's what friends are for, right?
— Jumin... I, um... I can imagine why you're saying this —V stopped, to be able to stare at him directly, with a sad face —,but you're the best friend someone can have, I... I appreciate that you care about me, but I don't want you to…
— I'm sorry, but this is not the beginning of a friendly chat —Jumin took out his phone, as if looking for something specific —. It's a negotiation.
— Negotiation? Jumin. What are you trying…
— I talked to Seven, and he told me everything
— What? I don't know what Luciel told you, but…
— I know everything. Please, don't even try to deny it, your pale and upset face only confirms it more — he smiled, apparently finding what he was looking for on his cell phone—. I know seven and that insane stranger who nearly disfigured Yoosung's face are twin brothers. I know that you and Rika rescued them from a domestic violence case. That you brought Seven into the dark world of hackers. Also that Rika killed their mother, although in self-defense, since she seemed to have little sanity. I know that they burned down the house where they lived, to get rid of the corpse. I know you played "happy family" with Seven's younger twin for a while, um... Saeran, right? but when Rika left you, you blindly believed her when she told you that she had given Saeran up for adoption, to a couple of Japanese foreigners desperate to have a son to keep their family name, when in reality she recruited him into her sect, mistreating him to turn him into a person just as insane as her. I know Rika lives...
— No, stop, things didn't happen like that, no...
— Your point of view of the facts is the least important at this time. I am only objectively citing what I plan to report to the police. I don't have much evidence, apart from Seven's testimony, but for someone with power like me, it would only take minutes to mobilize the country's armed forces, to track down and locate Rika and her sect—he pressed the touch screen, to make a call, activating the loudspeaker—. Good afternoon — he answered, hearing a human voice of assistance from the police—. Yes, I'm calling to file a complaint, yes I can wait a moment...
Jihyun became more unsettled after hearing that, dropping his cane, to walk quickly and grab Jumin by his shoulders, with the intention of stopping him.
— Please don't do it! If it reaches public order, it won't only affect Rika, understand that. Yoosung's family would also be negatively affected by the scandal. Mr. Kim could even be arrested or put on surveillance. All other members of the RFA would also have a tarnished reputation. Seven lives in a very dangerous world, his rivals want him dead, and to reveal his identity... Zen and his career, your family's company, think about it...
— I wouldn't mind much, our family has businesses abroad, where as long as we have money, no matter our reputation, they will continue to do business with us. It's a shame for the rest, but I guess they deserve it for blindly trusting you, except Yoosung, who despite being the most impulsive of all, was not wrong with his suspicions. It would be something else you would have to carry in your mind. Although... If you do what I want, I can change my mind. I would cut off this call and even help you track down and recapture your insane girlfriend in the most discreet way possible... —he spoke decisively, as in those most difficult deals—. So... What do you choose, V?
—Are you blackmailing me? —was the only thing that the turquoise-eyed man answered, with resignation reflected on his face, with his eyes lowered.
— Blackmail or negotiation, the term is ambiguous on this occasion, although I prefer the latter. You know me, I'm a businessman, I don't make a move if I'm not 100% sure I'm going to win. Do I take your bowing face as acceptance?
A voice behind the phone began to speak.
— Good morning, here with assistance, please, keep calm and tell me the crime you want to report. Are you okay? Are you in danger?
A couple of seconds passed in silence, while Jumin could see how V mentally battled against his ideals, then gave in, making an affirmation, shaking his head.
— Sir? Answer me. Are you okay? — the voice on the phone kept insisting
— Yes, sorry for the inconvenience. It was all a misunderstanding. I have no crime to report, I'm sorry I wasted your time, thank you and goodbye.
He hung up.
V heaved a sigh of relief.
More than annoyed by his friend's actions, he felt down.
— I... just wanted to resolve this without worrying the other members.
— I know your intentions are always good, but I think this time, the problem is too big for you to solve it on your own. —Jumin walked to where his cane was lying, to pick it up and rest it on his hands—. That's why I've decided to help you... starting first by healing yourself, at least only, to begin with...
— I... thank you, although I haven't asked for your help, I'm sorry you have to get involved — V still with sadness returned to maintain his calm composure that characterized him —. You just acted so aggressively, I think even you are beginning to change.
— I have not begun to change because of her, I am not at all impressionable, although I admit that seeing her courage and way of encouraging others has motivated me to do some things.
— Her? I hadn't mentioned anyone, but I think I can deduce who you're talking about— the one with turquoise eyes expressed, with an air of astonishment —. I have not interacted with her. as much as you, but I have been able to notice that she managed to reach the hearts of all the members of the RFA, and she did so in a more special and different way with Yoosung's heart.
— I'm telling you, I'm not doing it because of her influence —Han said, with a serious voice and a hint of exaltation, as he fixed his gaze to the side. She is a nice girl, with a contagious confidence, with whom you can have a nice chat, but, in the end, she is a commoner with commoner tastes, as she has shown by forming an unexpected relationship with... Yoosung. He is so young and limited. What can someone like him offer her? In short, it is not something that concerns me, I admire that she is a woman who does not pay attention to status, but I thought she was more intelligent and worried about her future...
The tense atmosphere from a few seconds ago, for some reason, V felt it became a bit unbelievable and ridiculous.
— Uhm... you say that because she's the first person who refused to work with you, right? It's true, you always get what you want, I guess that hurt you a bit.
— Yes, I say that because she refused to work as my second assistant, even though I asked her in person, at the party. You yourself were present when it happened, maybe you weren't able to see it well, but you must've been able to hear it. It was so insulting, although I suppose I should be understanding, since all she did was look at her watch to come to this hospital, as soon as the party was over. Young love makes people so foolish, although I have to admit I ended up profiting from it myself.
— Ah haha so that's what you meant - V ended up saying, with a drop of sweat running down his forehead, before his complaints—. Sounds like you've made a deal with one of them.
— Of course he was upset about that. Why else would it be? I'm not pathetic like Zen, to be looking at a woman who openly expresses her devotion towards another man.
— I had never thought of that other option, but thanks for clarifying it... And I don't think Zen is pathetic, it's just that he is more open in expressing his interest, without fear of what they will say.
— No problem. And I differ with the other thing you said. It is a waste of time to express interest in something that is far from your reach. By the way, your first surgery starts in less than an hour — he added, checking the time on his elegant rolex—. I took the liberty of taking your medical file from your old ophthalmologist, to bring the surgeon up to speed. You will not be able to see, but you will be conscious enough to be present at the organization's post-party meeting. Why don't you laugh again? It's good to see you're calmer.
With force, he threw the tray that was placed on him, with all the hospital food, driving away the nurse who was about to feed him.
—Get away.
His voice sounded gloomy but much calmer than before.
Seven entered quietly, discovering the messy scene.
— Hmm... sorry, he didn't do it on purpose —he reached down to help him put one of the bowls on the tray.
The nurse nodded, then silently finished cleaning and left.
— You look more energetic than yesterday, that's good.
The white-haired man stared at him in silence with an expression of hatred in his eyes.
His hands and feet were tied to the edges of the special bed that had raised metal edges to hold the straps.
Even so, he managed to knock the tray over, with a sudden and strong movement of his waist.
— I see that you hardly insulted me today, should I take that as progress? —expressed the redhead, with an air of hope, as he arranged the bag he brought with him, on the sofa—. I got lost for a couple of hours, but I had to go home and look for some things, take a bath, change my clothes and ask for a vacation from work so I could take care of you for a while...
— When I manage to untie myself, I'm going to kill you... I'll strangle you with my own hands — he interrupted, with his voice full of hatred.
Luciel froze for a few seconds, with a regretful expression in his eyes, and then reacted as if it hadn't affected him.
— Yes... you have every right to want to do it, but I'm your older brother, I'm not an easy object to defeat. Although I admit you gave me quite a few headaches when you hacked into RFA's security system. I should have assumed that if there was a person capable of breaking my security system, it could only be someone identical to me.
— Are you praising me? Idiot... those words don't diminish the hate I have for you in the slightest... I'll kill you, I'll kill you, and then I'll kill all the other members of that ridiculous organization you belong to ha... haha. .. —his voice became like that of a psychopath, while he looked at nothing—. No... you must suffer more... first... I will cut off your legs and hands to prevent you from escaping, and I will throw you into an empty and dark dungeon, and then... then... I will kill you one by one. the other members... —he let out a laugh of emotion, just imagining it—, first it will be the brat... yes... that imbecile who attacked me unexpectedly, whose eye I destroyed with the tip of an object...
— Huh? You must be talking about Yoosung — said Seven, cutting him off, with a calm expression, taking advantage while he spoke, to settle on the sofa, open up one of his bags of Honey Butter Chips and a can of while looking at the screen of his game boy, trying to play tetris—. It's understandable that you hold a grudge against him, anyone would be angry with someone who beat you down and smashed a chair on your back... or so I would say, if you hadn't provoked him like you did...
— Are you making fun of me? Fool.
— No, I'm just telling the truth. Yoosung is the meekest, most tender and harmless human that exists on earth, or at least, he was until a couple of days ago. I don't know what you said or did to him specifically, but you woke up the monstrous side that sleeps inside him, for a few seconds... you have three broken ribs from the impact of the chair... —he laughed —, but still, it was cheap for you, since you caused him to lose his left eye. That reminds me, when things calm down a bit more, you're going to apologize to him for it.
— What?! The only thing I'm going to do when I find him again is kill h-...
His voice cracked as he felt a pile of strange-tasting potato chips enter his mouth.
His sane twin approached him in silence while he was blaspheming, silencing him that way, taking advantage of the fact that he couldn't use his hands to reject him.
— The doctor said that it is normal for you to be aggressive, more so now that you are in the withdrawal stage, and I accept that you insult me, V and that bad woman who harmed you, but I will not allow you to speak ill of the other members of the RFA, they are not guilty of anything —he continued stuffing his younger brother's mouth with more chips—, why don't you try these delicious Honey Butter Chips? Since you've turned down hospital food, you should put something in your tummy.
The white-haired one contorted, opening his eyes and trying to expel the chips from his mouth, but they filled him completely, to the point of not being able to reject them with his tongue.
— If you don't start eating, you can run out of air, and without air humans don't live, and if you're not alive, you won't be able to keep hating me, so start chewing, okay? — the reddish one suggested, maintaining a calm expression.
Between grunts of hatred, he chewed and chewed to swallow everything in one go.
— Oh, you ate them fast, they're tasty,right?
— What disgusting thing did you give me?! It's... like... eating fried crap.
— Huh? You didn't like them? How can you not like Honey Butter Chips? — he said in between indignant and amazed, and then continued —. And I was thinking of giving you half of my personal endowment that I have of them.
— I don't want them! They are disgusting, they taste like butter with the same proportion of sweet and salty - he spat what was left in his mouth, directly at the face of Seven, who didn't dodge them, even if he could have.
— You have an uneducated palate, but don't worry, I'll make sure you get used to it over time, you'll see — you're going to love them — with the sleeve of his black jacket he wiped his face and his glasses, to then offer him the can he had in his other hand—. Now take a little sip of this to wash away the dryness caused by the potatoes...
— I don't want to, that crap must taste just as bad, don't you even dare...
He was interrupted again, feeling the can against his lips and the soda beginning to run through his throat, due to the force exerted by being tilted upwards.
He also spat it out, he could barely get out of that one.
— Is this some kind of torture that you apply to me to tell you where the savior is?! — he shouted annoyed while drops of soda trickled down his lips and chin.
— What? Please, don't talk to me about that crazy woman — he answered a little annoyed when he heard that—. I just want to start making up for the lost time we should have had as brothers…
— Shut up you fucking liar…— Saeran lowered the aggressive look on his face a bit. I no longer consider you my brother, you're a traitor.
Seven kept a positive expression, as if it didn't affect him, but inside his words dug deep.
"It's true, I don't have the right to consider myself your older brother"
"I'm just a stupid coward, who wants a chance, even if he doesn't deserve it"
"Forgive me Saeran"
— Yes, I accept that you hate me, but that won't stop me from moving away from you. Because... you are my dear little brother, whom I will always take care of from now on —his voice became playful, while he raised his chips and his drink with his hands—. Just one taste is not enough for us to consider that you've eaten...ready for another round?
A gleam in his glasses was drawn, while Saeran returned to look at him with half-closed eyes, with a slight expression of fear.
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Seven has entered the chatroom.
Yoosung has entered the chatroom.
Jumin has entered the chatroom.
Seven: Hiii!
Seven: Oh… this is the weirdest combination ever, it's weird for the three of us to be together in the chat.
Seven: Hahaha
Yoosung: Hello Seven…
Yoosung: Hello Jumin.
Yoosung: T_T
Seven: OMG why is our little Yoosung crying? *surprised emoji*
Seven: Having trouble in paradise? So fast?
Jumin: Hello Yoosung, Luciel.
Jumin: Trouble?
Yoosung: ¿What?
Yoosung: ¡No!
Yoosung: Seven, stop deducting my life *angry emoji*
Yoosung: My love has nothing to do with this… *blushing emoji*
Jumin: So many reactions in such a short period of time…
Jumin: Is that the way someone acts when they're in love?
Seven: Then? *confused emoji*
Yoosung: There's only a few months left until the end of the year...
Seven: What's that affecting our drama queen?
Yoosung: Seven! *angry emoji*
Yoosung: Who ar you calling rama quen?
Yoosung: *angry emoji*
Yoosung: *angry emoji*
Seven: Hahaha
Seven: I'm sorry, I've always wanted to say it *love emoji*
Yoosung: Ahg…
Yoosung: You keep teasing me…
Yoosung: Using that reaction that gives me chills…
Seven: *surprised emoji*
Yoosung: Anyway, I should get used to you acting abnormally.
Seven: Mhm… Hey!
Seven: What do you mean abnormally?
Seven: *pouting emoji*
Seven: Yoosung is becoming a second Zen
Seven: Since he is the only one who teases me with that…
Yoosung: You are someone abnormal… or an alien.
Yoosung: Or a combination of both *happy emoji*
Seven: *surprised emoji*
Seven: Yoosung! How could you?
Seven: *sad emoji*
Yoosung: I'M SORRY
Yoosung: I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SAY THAT
Seven: *surprised emoji*
Seven: Osh… so that's what it was
Seven: You copied me, to give me a vindictive response with my own words
Yoosung: And you notices it, so it worked haha
Seven: Mhe, Mhe… Bad Yoosung, bad *pouting emoji*
Seven: You used to be funny
Seven: When you didn't defend yourself against my jokes…
Yoosung: "Now, I'm a new man".
Seven: Hmmm… it's not fair, I want to make jokes to you again *nervous emoji*
Jumin: Yoosung. How did you write those elegant letters?
Jumin: Can I do that with my phone too?
Jumin: I don't see the option to do that anywhere.
Yoosung: It's easy to do, you just have to switch fonts.
Jumin: Fonts? What's that? A new virtual assistant named Fonts?
Yoosung: No, It's the type of calligraphy used for messages
Jumin: And where can I find that font? Can I call it so it changes the calligraphy?
Yoosung: No… it's not an A.I it's…
Yoosung: I'd explain it to you, but we don't have the same phone model, so...
Seven: Without a doubt, Yoosung's phone is an antique item that should be on display in a museum hahaha
Yoosung: Seven…
Yoosung: Very funny
Yoosung: You're so obnoxious *angry emoji*
Seven: Oh, Yoosung is using bad words T_T
Yoosung: I've always used bad words .-.
Seven: Yes, but never with me *pouting emoji*
Yoosung: …
Yoosung: *fed up emoji*
Yoosung: Jumin, are you still here? I couldn't even notice if you left the chat.
Yoosung: I wanted to talk to you about something very important…
Jumin: Yes, I'm still here.
Jumin: I guess you want to talk about our deal *smiling emoji*
Jumin: I'm done with my part, as you must have seen with your own eyes.
Seven: Huh? What are you two talking about?
Seven: Yoosung, apologize to me *pouting emoji*
Yoosung: Yes, I've noticed it. I will also do my part as the date approaches.
Yoosung: But that's not the only thing I wanted to talk about.
Jumin: You wanna talk about why you were sad at the beginning of the chat?
Yoosung: Yes, it's a serious matter.
Seven: Yoosung, don't ignore me waaaaah *sad emoji*
Jumin: I see. I can stop by your room to talk about it, since I'm in the hospital right now.
Yoosung: Oh, I didn't know you were here.
Jumin: I arrived less than an hour ago, I am accompanied by V's father.
Jumin: The surgeon who treated V during his surgery is talking to him right now, while I stayed in the waiting room.
Yoosung: V's father? *impressed emoji*
Seven: Mr. Kim is in the hospital? *impressed emoji*
Jumin: Yes, after all, the hospital requires having a blood relative in case of surgical interventions.
Jumin: I'll go to your room. It seems that the talk between them will be extensive. It will give me time to go and come back.
Yoosung: Okay.
Jumin has left the chatroom.
Seven: Oh, Jumin is going to see you…
Seven: It's weird seeing you being serious, little Yoosung *love emoji*
Seven: What are you two going to talk about?
Yoosung: Don't call me "little yoosung"
Yoosung: Just reading it makes me cringe ._.
Seven: Huh
Seven: You're being very sensitive today
Seven: I'm curious to know what you want to talk to Jumin about
Seven: Tell me about it, please?
Yoosung: I've always been a sensitive person ._.
Yoosung: And I can't tell you anything about that other thing.
Yoosung: It's
Yoosung: A
Yoosung: Secret
Yoosung: *happy emoji*
Seven: Oh… Are you going to keep a secret from me? *impressed emoji*
Seven: I thought we had a friendship without secrets T_T
Yoosung: Haha
Yoosung: Hahahahahahahahaha
Seven: Why are you laughing now?
Yoosung: You're a hypocrite, Luciel.
Yoosung: Or a liar?
Yoosung: It doesn't matter, maybe you're a combination of both.
Seven: Oh… you called me Luciel *sad emoji*
Yoosung: Anyway, Jumin should be arriving soon.
Yoosung: And I need time to think about what I'm going to say to ask him.
Yoosung: My love, if you are reading this later…
Yoosung: Don't worry about the "secret", it's not a bad thing n_n
Yoosung: I… hmmmm… you'll know about it soon hehe
Yoosung: It's been a few hours since our last call, but…
Yoosung: I already miss you.
Yoosung: I love you… I can only imagine your reaction every time I say it, the blush that covers your cheeks, the shining in your eyes, oh… I love it. I still can't believe that I'm the one causing all of those things… ehem…
Yoosung: I have more things to tell you, but I'll do that in private, later… sweet dreams.
Seven: And all of a sudden the chat became corny…
Yoosung: Bye Seven.
Yoosung has left the chatroom.
Seven: He ignored me and left T_T
Seven: At least I managed to piss him off a bit
*triumphant emoji*
Seven: Oh, it's getting late.
Seven: I gotta go eat dinner with someone.
Seven: Why am I writing all this if I'm on my own?
Seven: Anyway, it doesn't matter who reads this, make sure to eat something.
Zen has entered the chatroom.
Seven: Hi Zen.
Seven: What was I saying? Oh… yes. And if you are Yoosung's loved one or not, and you are still reading this.
Seven: I hope you have a great start of the year with your family or not, it doesn't matter if you don't get along with them, or they are not there with you…
Zen: Hi Seven
Zen: What the hell are you even saying? *impressed emoji*
Zen: But we are months away from new years, why are you talking like that?
Seven: As long as you have yourself, everything is going to be alright.
Seven: Work hard and be encouraged this coming year. *happy emoji*
Seven: This was a message from Seven Zero Seven, defender of justice, used as an intermediary by the owner of the story to reach your heart.
Zen: My god, dude….
Zen: You're making me scared, what are you talking about? *confused emoji*
Seven: Oh, I don't know haha
Seven: Sorry Zen…
Seven: I gotta go eat dinner with someone, see ya.
Seven has left the chatroom.
Zen: Huh? Wait!
Zen: He left…
Zen: What the hell was he talking about?
Zen: Well, since there's no one left
Zen: I should leave.
Zen has left the chatroom.
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CHAPTER END
TRANSLATOR'S NOTE:
The ending of this chapter might feel a little bit weird, but that's because the author of this story finished writing this chapter with just one hour left before new years. So it feels a little bit out of place now, since this is being posted during mid July haha.