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karz: the debt of love part 3/4??

[ PAST ]

You stood in the rain under your umbrella. You and your younger brother Park Jimin had recently transferred to the Avis Private School. A natural choice considering your father was on the board of directors at your new school.

Your family had recently shifted back into your fathers home town, Smeraldo. Your dad, after working hard to expand his business, had decided to come back to his familial estate. Your family owned most of the tea plantations, hotels, and other real estate. While you were no stranger to luxury, the sprawling mansion where you now resided in was marvellous, worthy of being the family home for generations. Your father had proudly driven you around the city, pointing at the various things he owned. He only stopped when Mr.Jung, his buisness partner called.

Shifting here wasn't something either you or Jimin enjoyed. You both were city people and this was barely a town. But ofcourse you had to content yourselves with this considering that had been your fathers decision. And it was only for a few years in a while you'd join university abroad and you could enjoy the rush of the city once more.

You looked at the building infront of you, like everything else in this town it was old. You and Jimin share a look.

Yeah you can't wait to leave.

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Seokjin was summoned into his fathers office before he was headed to bed.

He entered his father`s study, waiting for him to end his call with his mother. He never understood his parents.

His lovesick father who pined after his mother while she cheated on him and spent his money gambling and partying. His mom was an actress and model, his dad had visited a show of hers and had been smitten with her, their romance didnt last long after he was born, Jin was handed off to the nannies.

She came back once more, already pregnant as he heard the maids gossip, but his dad accepted her still, and so his younger brother Taehyung was born. She stayed longer this time till Taehyung joined kindergarten, visiting them every few months more like an aunt than their mother. She would come home gifts in hand, go to picnics and parties, and leave.

''Honey, you promised me you would stop with the bets.'' His dad gently scolds his mom.

''I'm sorry its the last time I promise.'' His mom replies.

''Jin is here, our eldest son is in his last year of school now.'' He tells her.

Jin clenches his fist resisting the urge to scoff, as if his mother would suddenly care. She only treated her husband as a cash cow and her children like trophies.

''I have to go now honey, the director is calling me, I'm so proud of nini. Tell him that... love you both.'' she says and hangs up the phone.

He can see the disappointment in his dads face before his dad schools his expression to a softer smile. Jin pretends not to have noticed.

''Did you need something Dad?'' Jin asks.

''Oh yes! The board of director of our school Mr.Park his children are joining our school. His elder daughter is a year younger to you, and his younger son is Taehung's age.Take care of them ok?''

Seokjin knew the hierarchy very well, He had been at the top of it afterall; untouchable, the principals son and while his mother wasnt much of a mother her being famous and her genetics did make him and his brother very popular. But now with you here there might be changes to the structure of the school. He wasn't going out without a fight though.

You walked to the principal's office with Jimin both of you looking around at the beautiful campus, while it wasnt the modern art of your old school it had a nice rustic charm you convinced yourself. Whatever it was it would have to do with now. The secretary of the principal lets you into his ofice.

"Welcome Miss Y/n and Master Jimin. Here are your class timetables."

"Mr. Jeon. Go fetch the student council president. He's my son. Kim Seokjin. He'll show you around." The principal informs you. "Your father and I go way back we used to be classmates"

You tune out the principal only nodding and smiling politely.

There's a knock on the door interrupting his monologue. And in he comes. The most handsome boy you've ever laid your eyes upon. You try your best to maintain a neutral expression. He really is a piece of art. If the school was the Louvre museum then right infront of you is the statue of Venus.

You extend your hand smiling interested. He shakes your hand firm but quick to move back. He walks around giving you both a tour which you aren't paying much attention to. Your eyes are fixed on Jin. He guides Jimin to his class first. And later stops infront of your classroom.

"Here it is. Your classroom."

"Can I ask you for help if I ever get lost?"

He nods. "As the the head of the student council I'd be happy to help."

"And what about as Kim Seokjin."

His ears turn red at your question.

You stayed in your hotel room for most of the resting and eating. Catching up on all the things you'd missed while touring. Calling and updating Namjoon who entertained you until he too got busy.

Sadly for you Jungkook had a monthly evaluation. Bored out of your mind you decide to sit by the pool restaurant. End up in a conversation with the waitstaff.

"Is everything alright Ma'am?" He asks.

"Yes it's lovely."

"What brings you here Ma'am?" He enquires.

"A change of scenery."

"A lot of people come to our town to relax. It might not be that famous but it's a good place." The waitstaff tells you.

"What's the most famous thing around here?" You ask curious.

"We have everything here like rafting and boat rides. There is a nice garden nearby. The Park greenhouse and herbarium."

"It's called a Park? " You ask amused.

"Yes it was owned by the Park family back in the day, a lot of things were back in the day. "

"What happened then?"

"The patriarch died. The daughter was going to inherit after him. He had a younger son too. The buisness world is full of wolves. Mr. Parks partner Mr.Jung is a very shrewd man. He had been eyeing the buisness for a long time. The girl was smart and won against Jung in a court case. She got married to her lover. But as fate would have it she died in an accident on her honeymoon. Poor thing. And the mother and son. No one knows where they are."

You are invested in the tale. "So what about the husband?"

"The ice prince? He stays alone in the Park Family home."

You're intrigued by this mysterious figure and you're about to ask more when a pair of arms wrap around you from behind.

You turn back to Jungkook and the waitstaff exits timely.

"Hey Y/n. We're you bored?"

"Come sit." You tell him pulling closer a chair for him to sit on. "How was exam?"

Jungkook frowns. "I messed up at the very end. And had to redo some elements."

You rub his back soothingly. "Should we get dome icecream then?"

"I'm not a child." He retorts pouting.

"You can still have icecream though" you tease him.

"I guess so."

"Let's go then."

You go along with him. Noticing he's brought his bike.

He tosses a spare helmet to you and puts his on. You put it on your head and Jungkook fixes it for you. The motorcycle let's out a roar as he starts the engine. He sits on it. You sit behind him holding his shoulders.

He starts zooming through the roads towards main city. It's exhilarating. You feel more alive than you have in months.

Inside the city his speed slows considerably. You have the chance to look around the local shops. He stops the bike infront of the icecream shop. It's called dream creamery. You wonder what it would be like to own a shop like this.

It seems to be a spot for couples and University students and people to cone with their families. Jungkook parks the motorcycle.

The bell rings as you enter the shop. It's a very old shop though it seems fairly renovated. Jungkook intertwines your hand with his leading you to the corner. The shop owner seems to recognise Jungkook and chit chats with him for a bit. Even giving you a thumbs up of approval. It's endearing.

You wonder how it would be like to grow up in such a quaint town. Where everyone knows everyone. Life's much slower in Smeraldo than the city. People are more relaxed and innocent.

Jungkook sits next to you relaying the events of the day. The owner serves you your order and an extra treat on the house before leaving.

"So you lived here all your life?" You ask sipping on your milkshake.

Jungkook nods busy picking away at his icecream.

"Must be nice. So as a local where do you think I should go?"

"Should I give you a tour?" Jungkook asks smirking, mischief twinkling in his eyes.

"I'd love that"

And so he does. The weather is cloudy. Sun peeking from the clouds every few minutes. You sit behind him enjoying the breeze. He goes slowly this time pointing every landmark to you.

About the empty plot of land where he'd play soccer with his friends. He takes you to his school. Taking permission from the guard to see inside. The guard seems to recognise him.

"Everyone knows you here." You say.

"Yeah Yoongi hyung works here."

"Who's that?"

"Oh I didn't say? It's my guardian my cousin. My dad took him in after his mom, my mothers sister, died. My mom died giving birth to me so she had looked after me for a while when I was a baby. I dont remember I was pretty young. Hyung stayed with us. Then my dad died and hyung left to earn money abroad."

You nod in understanding.

"My parents died when I was 9. I dont remember them. All I know was we were going on a vacation and the car crashed and we fell into the river and somehow I survived. Someone died saving me apparently. Even I died for a while before miraculously coming back. They didn't tell me much. Apparently I didn't have any family either so yeah. But at the orphanage I met Namjoon. And he's like family to me ." You tell him.

"Thank you for staying alive so I could meet you." He caresses your cheek.

He puts his hand on your shoulder comfortingly and then takes your hand and takes you to the backyard of the school.

" Enough sad talk let me show you where I used to go to bunk classes."

There's a broken fence. He goes through it.

"I think that's private property."

On the other side of the fence is an orchard lined with apple trees.

"It's fine." Jungkook reassures you.

"If we get arrested I'm telling the police you kidnapped me." You joke.

"Well you're going to jail anyway for stealing my heart. So we might as well go together."

You blush. He always surprises you with the cheesiest lines you've ever heard. You hit his shoulder lightly.

He only laughs satisfied. He picks up an apple and tosses it to you.

"Technically I have permission I know the owner."

"Really?"

He nods taking a bite of the apple.

"Jin Hyung. He owns a lot of stuff around here. He's rich rich. Generational wealth and all. Even the hotel youre staying at."

The name sounds familiar to you but you can't recall where you heard it.

"How do you even know such a person?" You ask.

"Well when Yoongi hyung lived abroad. Jin hyung took care of me like I was his own brother. He used to have a brother."

"Where's his brother?"

"Well he's dead. I found out when I was older. His brother ... well he ended his own life something to do with their parents I think."

"That must have been rough." You say sympathetic.

"Jin hyung might be rich but he's had terrible luck. His wife died at their honeymoon. "

"She what?"

Suddenly it clicks.

It can't be you were just dreaming. It was just a dream... right?.

It could have been a coincidence. Yeah that was it.

His phone rings.

"Speak of the devil. It's Jin hyung. Give me a minute ok?"

You nod still a little shocked.

Jungkook talks animatedly. Then cuts the call and walks towards you.

"Jin hyungs been on a trip. It was his wife's birthday. So he takes one every year. They planned to travel the world so he is fulfilling that promise. "

"That's quite romantic." You concede. Maybe you were taking your dreams seriously.

"It is. Anyway I have to pick him up from the airport. Since his house is closer do you mind if we stop by. I need to pick up the car. I'll drop you to the hotel and then I'll go pick him up. Okay ?"

"That's alright."

As he drops you off you can't help but ask him one last thing.

"Why didn't he marry again I heard she died during their honeymoon?"

Jungkook's face darkens a little. "She was the love of his life y/n. Even though a lot has changed. He's kept most of her stuff till today. Everything about her remains. Her favourite tree was going to die so he himself replanted it so it could grow better. He loved her a lot. Please don't say anything like that to him ok? He's like my older brother."

"Ofcourse I didn't mean it that way."

He nods softening.

"Goodbye baby." He says as he pecks your cheek before leaving.

When you and Jimin come back from school. The house is in a frenzy. After handing your bags to the maid you approach your mom. Your mom is in the middle of instructing the staff.

"What's going on Mom?" Jimin asks.

"Oh welcome home loves. How was your day at school?"

"It was fine. It's boring but nothing else." You reply.

She looked at you sympathetic.

"It is much quieter. But you kids know your dad. Once he decides something he's not gonna change his mind."

"Why is everything in a frenzy? I thought our stuff already arrived and got sorted before hand." You ask your mom.

"Oh your dad invited an old friend and their family. His wife won't be here she works abroad. I don't understand such woman leaving behind her husband and kids. And his friend too. Look at your father he calls me every day even if I'm at your grandmother's house. He takes me along to useless errands." She shakes her head.

Your mom prided herself on being a good wife and mom. A woman who was selfish was unacceptable to her. You didn't agree with her but she was your mom and she deserved to feel good about herself so you weren't going to nitpick.

"Go finish your homework. I've already prepared both of your clothes. The guests are coming at 7 so be prepared. And Jimin help me with the flowers." Your mom instructs.

"I can help with flowers." You offer.

"Y/n darling just focus on your makeup. No dark eyeshadow. It makes you look too mature."

"Fine." You huff displeased your mom doesn't trust you.

You and Jimin walk to your rooms.

"Must be nice to be mom's favourite." You complain.

"You're dads favourite Noona." Jimin points. "Besides you suck at floral arrangements and you don't even like them."

"That's true but I'm a girl. I'm supposed to be good at this stuff."

"You're being a sexist"

"Whatever"

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Whatever you expected for dinner. You never expected to sit across Seokjin once more.

You had been there beside your mom and Jimin to greet the guests. There they were. Three of them. Your principal and his two sons. Apparently three principal and your dad were childhood buddies.

He introduced his two sons. Kim Seokjin and Kim Taehyung.

Taehyung was pretty too. You noted but his charm was different than Seokjins. More rugged. He probably resembled their mom.

Jimin you note is very excited to see Taehyung.

Soon after dinner the four of you are banished from adult talks. You show the boys around the house. Finally deciding to settle in the green house.

Taehyung and Jimin decide to play badminton. You would too if you weren't wearing a dress that limited your mobility.

Jin sits beside you.

"The green house is nice." Seokjin says politely.

You nod.

"Who would have thought we'd meet again like this. It's like destiny." You say.

"Isnt that going too far?" He casually remarks.

"Is it?" You teases playfully.

You pick up a rose and hand it to Jin.