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honeyjaez · 4 years ago
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Wyatt, the king of reactions strikes again 👑
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deobienthusiast · 4 years ago
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greatest blessings
• pairing: lee jangjun (golden child) x female reader
• word count: 8,902 words
• genre: mafia!au, gang member!au, angst, fluff
• rating: PG-13
• warnings: mentions of kidnapping, mentions of murder, gun violence, curse words, mentions of blood ⚠️IF ANY OF THIS MAY BOTHER YOU PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE!!⚠️
• notes: (yall the this the longest fic i’ve ever written) also the is going to say joochan, but i remember you messaging to change it to jangjun🖤
• requested: yes | no by anon
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For as long as you could remember, you were thrown into the world of danger. Your father, a notorious mafia leader, was the most respected, feared, and wanted man in South Korea. There was never a moment where you and your mother weren’t a target of some type of hostile fallout between your father and some other mafia members. Because of this, you never saw much of your father during your childhood. He kept his distance to keep you and your mother safe. In his place, he left his right hand guard, Dongwoo.
Dongwoo kept close watch of your mother and you, while training a young protégé. A boy named Jangjun. His father was a mafia guard and wanted his son to follow in his footsteps. Of course, Jangjun ended up having a huge falling out with his father, as he turned to Dongwoo as his father figure. You grew to like Jangjun. He was a lively boy with a giant personality. He lived to make people smile or laugh. Jangjun was always joking or yelling at the top of his lungs. When he needed to be serious, however, his temperament switched. Jangjun followed orders. He never shied away from a job. 
As he got older, he grew into a devilishly handsome and incredibly talented man. And you took notice, big time. Jangjun truly blossomed, and in his eyes, so did you. You weren’t the quiet little girl that constantly ran to mommy with every tiny taunt made towards your giant thick-rimmed glasses. Instead, you grew into yourself. Thickened your skin, and became your father’s daughter. Every taunt Jangjun made now was met with a snarky remark that made his lips turn up into a smile. He thought you were beautiful. 
You two were well aware of your feelings, but too stubborn to admit it. Jangjun because he didn’t want to believe in fate, and you because your father didn’t want you to be with someone that was a part of the mafia, a part of this life. A life full of danger and uncertainty. Unfortunately for him, your heart had other plans. You and Jangjun came clean with your feelings, and fell in love. As cheesy as it sounds, Jangjun was your other half. His personality never changed, and his love for you grew. Jangjun, himself, grew into a very powerful man. He became part of a mafia gang of his own which further fueled your father’s anger at your relationship. 
Much to his dismay, you both got married. A small ceremony just on the outskirts of town. The only people present were your mother, Dongwoo, and Jangjun’s members. Your father being too bitter and self absorbed to show up. Not that you minded. Nothing, not even your father would ruin that day for you and Jangjun. You never bothered to get in touch with him after the wedding. Only opting to find out how he was through your mother. That’s how your father found out the news of the birth of your daughter, Mina. 
If people thought Jangjun was head over heels for you, you would always tell them to watch how he acted with your daughter. Jangjun took being a dad to a whole other level. His senses heightened, and he took every precaution necessary to keep you and Mina safe. His whole world became about that little girl. A spitting image of her father, she had his bright smile, boisterous personality, and dark brown eyes. She was a crowd favorite, especially to Jangjun’s members like Bomin and Donghyun. When the members were around, they were the first two she ran too. Jangjun would always joke and say his daughter loved them more than she loved him. No one could be fooled though. No one would take her father’s place. 
“Daddy!” You heard Mina yell as you folded up clean laundry in your bedroom.
Your husband’s laugh filled the large house you lived in as he made his way into your shared bedroom, your daughter perched in his arms. Identical facial expressions of crescent moon eyes and wide smiles made their way towards you as you gave both of them an amused look. 
“Guess who I found hiding under daddy’s desk in his office?” Jangjun asked with a smile.
Your eyes went to the little girl who now had an innocent smile on her face, one she definitely learned from her father. “Office? Mina, you know daddy’s office is off limits.”
The little girl pouted, resembling her father through and through as she spoke in her little voice. “I was playing hide and seek with Joochan-ie.”
You and Jangjun laughed as he muttered. “Of course it was Joochan. Who else would let her get away with anything.”
Giving him a pointed look, you spoke. “Perhaps her father?”
Jangjun smiled at you before tickling the little girl’s stomach making her laugh. He set Mina down before kissing her forehead. 
“Now, go play. With Bomin this time, since he’s the only one that listens.” Jangjun told her as her little legs carried her out of the room.
Just as she got past the threshold, you sighed. “You have to remind them not to let her into your office.”
Jangjun pulled you into his arms as he hummed, kissing your forehead. “I will.”
Kissing you softly, he pulled you even closer as you laid your hands on his chest. “I’m serious, Jun.”
Your husband pecked your lips once more. “I know you are. I’ll tell them. I promise.”
You nodded, feeling a little better at the situation. It wasn’t the area itself you were worried about, but rather the objects occupying the area. Jangjun kept all his weaponry in a locked closet in his office, but one pistol stayed perched under his desk in case of emergency. Your daughter’s knack of exploring (which she also got from Jangjun) worried you sometimes. You didn’t want her to ever find that weapon. She was too young to know any of the business her father was in, and you two planned to keep it that way for as long as possible.
Jangjun laid another soft peck, this time to your forehead before getting a notification on his phone, letting him know someone was here. 
“Daeyeol?” You questioned, making your husband nod as his grip around your waist loosened. 
He sighed before giving you a small smile and heading downstairs. You finished up with the laundry, putting things away where they were supposed to, stopping in Mina’s room to put her things away, before making your way downstairs. Passing by Jangjun’s closed office door, you stopped momentarily, wanting to sneak a listen, but remembered the talk your father had given you when he first caught you doing it when you were five. It scared the living daylights out of you, and since then you hadn’t done it. You never let your curiosity get the best of you. 
You walked through the living room before landing in the kitchen, you looked over to the dining room and smiled. Your daughter sat on Bomin’s lap, coloring in a coloring book the boy must have pulled out as he watched. Upon hearing your footsteps, he looked up, giving you a smile. You returned it as you entered the kitchen, still watching the two. Bomin was on the newer side of this whole mafia thing. Being only 20 years old, he was raised in a mafia family, but much like your daughter, he was shielded away from it all. Bomin was tall, slim, and just looked like a baby. Sporting a very youthful look, it surprised people to hear his voice as it didn’t match his look at all. Bomin was on the quieter side, he opened up to the others, but to you he remained quiet. Very respectful and only speaking when spoken too. Mina loved the boy and managed to pull a more playful side out of him. This prompted Jangjun’s leader, Daeyeol, and Jangjun himself to have Bomin be in charge of the little girl. 
“Hungry, Bomin?” You asked softly, making the boy lift his head from the very secretive conversation he was having with your daughter. 
With a shake of his head, he spoke. “No thank you, noona. I appreciate the offer, though.”
You watched him bring his attention back to the little girl on his lap. One arm was wrapped protectively around her little body, holding her close to him as she continued to color and point out the different colors. Despite the boy politely turning down your offer, you still made him something to eat, along with the others. Once finished with all the meals, you moved towards the table. Neither your daughter nor Bomin stirred at the movement as you sat down, getting a closer look.
“Look at my picture mommy! Bomin-ie helped me.” Mina exclaimed, holding up the picture decorated in various colors like purple, black, brown, pink, and orange.
You smiled as you gently took it from her. “This is beautiful Mina! Truly a work of art. It’s good to know that you at least got something from me.”
Bomin chuckled at your underlying dig towards your husband as you stood to hang it on the fridge with her other colorful pictures. Just as you finished, you heard a door slam from upstairs as your husband came down the stairs, looking rather frustrated. Taking one last quick peak at Bomin and Mina, you walked towards him. 
“Hey, is everything okay?” You asked, laying a hand on his cheek.
Jangjun physically relaxed as he leaned into your touch. “Daeyeol wants me to leave town for two days with him and Tag.”
“Leave? You haven’t left town since Mina was born.” You said, your hand dropping back to your side.
“I know. I told Daeyeol that I’m not comfortable leaving you two alone, but he insisted that there isn’t any other way for this job to work unless I leave with him.” Jangjun softly spoke, looking over your shoulder to eye Bomin and Mina.
“Jangjun, we weren’t finished talking.” You heard Daeyeol’s soft, yet stern voice resonate through the house as he made his way down the stairs. 
With him came seven other guys as they watched the encounter. Jangjun’s frustration bubbled over again as he grunted, heading for the kitchen.
“Jangjun, you have to come with us.” Tag spoke softly.
Your husband shook his head. “I’m not leaving them.”
His hand raised as he gestured towards you and Mina. 
“And I’m not giving you a choice. You’re our best gunman, you’re needed for this job. Besides the guys will be here to watch over the house and the girls.” Daeyeol told him, hoping to ease his nerves more.
This time, Jangjun’s emotions got the better of him as he slammed his fist down on the marble countertop. The loud noise caused you to jump and Mina to quiet as her head snapped towards the kitchen. Bomin quietly watched as well. You looked at Donghyun as he nodded at you.
“Bomin, take Mina upstairs.” Donghyun said as the boy stood up. 
Mina wrapped her arms around the boy’s neck, hugging tightly to him as he headed for the staircase.
“Go with them.” You whispered to Donghyun as he obeyed almost immediately.
You waited for the three to disappear before speaking. “Jangjun, if you’re really needed for this then you have to go.”
His head shot towards you. “No I don’t. I’m not leaving you and Mina here alone.”
“We won’t be alone, and you know that.” You told him softly.
He let out a sigh of frustration as you and Daeyeol proceeded to try and ease him into the job. After a few minutes of consolation, Jangjun finally gave up his fight and headed upstairs to pack.
Daeyeol watched him before looking at you. “You know I wouldn’t pull him away from you if I didn’t have to.”
“I know. That’s why I helped you convince him. He’ll probably still complain, but it won’t be as bad.” You said making Daeyeol chuckle. 
Jangjun came back downstairs, this time with your daughter in his arms as he walked over to you. Tag and Daeyeol took his bags.
“We’ll be in the car.” Tag said as he headed out the door. 
Mina watched the two guys before noticing the bags in their hands. 
“Are you leaving daddy?” She asked softly.
Jangjun set her down as he kneeled in front of her. “Yeah, I am baby. I won’t be gone long though, okay.”
She didn’t bother giving him an answer, rather she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, giving him a hug. They pulled apart as she gave him a kiss on the nose, making your husband smile.
“I love you, daddy.” Mina said as Bomin picked her up. 
Jangjun poked her little nose as he whispered back to her. “I love you more, mini me.”
Bomin took Mina back upstairs as Jangjun turned to you. “And you, how am I going to be able to leave my adoring wife?”
Rolling your eyes, you laid your hands on his chest. “I’m sure you’ll manage.”
Jangjun kissed you as you whispered so only he would hear you. “Be careful and please come back to us.”
He nodded his head, pecking your lips once more before speaking. “I promise. I love you.”
You uttered those words back to him as he headed for the door. He gave you one last smile before speaking to Y who stood by the door.
“Take good care of them.” He more than ordered as the older male nodded.
Y closed the door, locking it behind him as you let out a sigh and prepared for the next two days.
Though it felt like years, hours had passed since Jangjun had left and you were feeling the full effects. Jangjun hadn’t left town in three years, vowing to never leave you or Mina by yourselves. You knew, however, that if duty called, Daeyeol would look to him first. 
You started to prepare dinner, knowing that eventually you’d get complaints about seven men plus a three year old toddler being hungry. As you cooked, you heard someone enter the kitchen.
“Kimchi fried rice,” You heard Y say. “Why am I not surprised?”
You looked over your shoulder. “As if Mina will eat anything else.”
He smiled. “Like father, like daughter.”
You nodded to yourself as you heard the metal legs of the barstools scrape across the tile floor. 
“I’ve gotta give you credit.” Y started. “Jangjun is much more grounded with you around.”
You grinned. “Is that a good thing?”
He nodded without hesitation. “Absolutely. Some people think that mafia members can’t handle family and work, but Jangjun is a prime example that both can work together.”
You thought about what Y had said as he continued to talk. Jangjun always made sure to make time for you and your daughter. He was an exceptional father. He never missed a birthday or anniversary. Any special occasion, Jangjun was there. Jangjun literally did everything to keep you and Mina safe. 
“He’s definitely a hard worker. He’s also the best father. Mina adores her dad.” You quietly replied.
Y smiled to himself as you spoke again. “Do you ever want to have kids someday?”
He looked at you for a moment before bringing his gaze down to the marble countertop, tracing his fingers over the pattern. “I want to. It’s hard though. Finding someone that accepts my lifestyle.”
“That’s what you’re doing wrong. You don’t find someone that accepts your lifestyle. You find someone that accepts you.” You told him.
“Is that what you did with Jangjun?” Y asked.
Just hearing his name made you smile. “You could say that.”
“Hyung,” Someone said from behind Y as you both turned to the voice.
“Seungmin, what is it?” Y asked him.
“It’s Mina.” He said barely above a whisper as you dropped the spoon you were holding. 
Racing up the stairs, you pushed past the two boys with your daughter as you dropped to your knees in front of her. She held a tight grip to the doll she was playing with as you checked her.
“You’re okay? You’re not hurt?” You asked quickly.
“Of course I am, Mommy.” Mina said with a giggle.
“But Seungmin said,” You started turning towards the boy as he interrupted you.
“She’s fine. It’s-it’s what she said.” Seungmin counter softly.
Y looked at the boy. “What do you mean? What’d she say?”
“I mentioned reading her a story so she could go to sleep. She kept saying she was tired, but she said that when her daddy reads her a story, her friend is with her too. Her friend in the backyard.” Bomin spoke up.
You turned to your daughter as she smiled. “In the backyard? Baby, our backyard is gated, there’s no one in the backyard.”
Mina’s little head nodded quickly. “Yes there is mommy. A man. He’s the same size as Bomin-ie. He comes every time daddy reads me a story. He visited me last night.”
Your eyes doubled in size as you looked towards Donghyun and Bomin. “What is she talking about? Is she talking about Daeyeol?”
Donghyun shrugged. “She said the man always wore a mask and a black hat.”
“He says he knows daddy, and that he knows me too. He even knows my name. He knows you too.” Mina said excitedly. 
You pulled Mina into your arms as Y and Donghyun made their way towards her window. The large window made for a view of the entire backyard. Picking Mina up from the floor, you held her tightly in her arms as the two men kept looking out the window. They talked amongst themselves as you felt your daughter shift in your arms.
“Mommy, am I in trouble?” Mina asked quietly, almost too afraid to speak.
“You’re not in trouble, Mina.” Bomin spoke up before you could as Mina’s dark brown eyes trailed from your face to his.
“You promise?” She asked again.
Bomin nodded with a small smile. “I promise.”
“Mina should sleep with you tonight. We’ll put Joochan and Y outside your bedroom door. The rest of us will keep watch at every corner of the house that we can. If this guy comes back, we’ll be waiting.” Donghyun told you as you nodded.
Heading for your bedroom, you grabbed Mina’s favorite teddy bear and a pair of pajamas. You kept a close eye on her as you fed and then bathed her. As she fell asleep, there was a knock on the door. You opened it as Donghyun gave you a small smile.
“Is Mina asleep?” He asked softly.
You nodded. “She fell asleep about ten minutes ago.”
As if sensing the uncertainty in your tone, Donghyun spoke. “Hey, don’t worry. We aren’t going to let anything happen to Mina, or you. Jangjun would have our heads if we did.”
You laughed slightly as you nodded, agreeing with him. 
“Just get some sleep.” He reassured as you thanked him. 
As you closed the door, you took precautions and locked it behind you as you sighed, crawling into bed. You laid a kiss to your little girl’s head before laying your head on your pillow and drifting off to sleep. 
You awoke to a sound just outside your door as you rubbed the sleep from your eyes. Looking at the digital clock on the nightstand, you let out a sigh, getting up to go to the bathroom. When you opened the door, Y and Joochan had moved to the bottom of the stairs surveying the perimeter of the house. You took the opportunity to use the bathroom, bumping into Bomin on the way. He gave you a soft smile as you spoke.
“Will you watch over Mina really quick? I still don’t want to leave her alone.” You asked softly.
Bomin nodded as he headed for your bedroom. You quietly slipped into the bathroom as you looked over your reflection in the mirror. Running a hand through your hair, you turned on the faucet, running your hand under the cold water. Splashing some water on your face, you turned the water off and wiped off your face. You let out a sigh before opening the door. As you headed back for your bedroom, you quietly opened the door and jumped at the tall figure in the corner. 
“Oh, Bomin you scared me.” You whispered out as the figure just stood.
“Bomin,” You whisper out again as the figure spoke.
“Not Bomin, my dear. Your friend is right there, by the door.” The voice spoke, prompting you to look at the ground.
Sure enough, Bomin’s body lay limp against the wall as you dropped next to him.
“Bomin, Bomin, hey can you hear me?” You leaned your head next to his chest, checking for a heart beat.
“Your friend is fine. I didn’t kill him. Not yet at least.” The man spoke.
You shook your head. “Don’t hurt him. He’s just a child.”
The man nodded. “I won’t hurt him, so long as you give me what I want.”
You looked at the open bedroom door before hearing the man tsk.
“Nuh uh. Close the door quietly. Don’t let anyone know I’m here.” He started.
You reached up for the doorknob, closing the door slowly as the figure made its way towards your bed, carefully sitting on the edge. You breath hitched in your throat as the body leaned over your daughter. 
“Boss was right. She looks just like her father.” The man said.
“You’re the man my daughter’s been seeing. You’ve been watching her.” You told him with a fearful tone.
“Well of course. The boss wanted to make sure you didn’t leave town with Jangjun.” He told you.
You shivered at the way your husband’s name sounded on his tongue. “What do you want from me?” 
Even in the darkness, you could make out the grim smile that was now perched on his face. “You, my dear are going to take your daughter and come with me. You two are very valuable, and it will help us get what we want from your husband.  We’ll take your friend, too. Just for extra insurance.” 
You felt a tear roll down your face as you watched another man crawl through your window. “We set up a diversion in the backyard. We’re all clear.”
Busting open the door, you scream. “Help! They’re in here!” 
A pair of arms wrapped around your core as they pulled you back into the room, sticking a cloth over your mouth and nose. You struggled before falling limp, as everything went black.
When you came to, you were in a room blocked entirely in cement. The floor was cold underneath your body as you let your eyes adjust to the one single hanging light. It was bright enough to illuminate almost all of the room as you sat up. A pounding feeling took over your head as you groaned. 
You looked around before spotting a chair in front of you with a boy tied up. You squinted to get a better look and gasped as you scrambled to your feet.
“Bomin! Bomin, hey, I’m right here. Look at me.” You lifted his hanging head, taking in the swollen eyes and busted lip. 
The rope surrounding his hands and ankles were chafing the skin, rubbing it completely raw as the rope was starting to turn an orangish-red color. Bomin’s unconscious body stayed pinned to the chair as you continued to check him before stopping as you heard a lock rattle. A large door opened behind you as you kept your hands on Bomin’s legs, not bothering to turn around.
“I see you’ve noticed the work we did on your friend. He put up a good fight, but not good enough. Perhaps this life isn’t cut out for him.” A man said as you turned around.
The man looked familiar. Almost as if you had seen him before, but you couldn’t remember. His onyx colored eyes made you shiver as he spoke again.
“I’m surprised you don’t recognize me. I’ve only known you your entire life. I’m a former acquaintance of your father’s.” He told you.
You shook your head. “I haven’t spoken to my father in years. I don’t even know if he’s still alive.” 
The man chuckled. “He is. Oh he is. And he owes me something. You see, your father and I made a deal 20 or so years ago. A deal that required me getting a larger amount of money. As you know, your father is a very powerful man. The most notorious mafia leader. He’s worth a lot, and he has a lot. In exchange for what I gave him, he gave me two billion dollars. Just a mere quarter of what he has in total.”
You looked back at Bomin, feeling him stir slightly as you spoke. “What did you give him.”
The man leaned forward, his face being hit with the light as your eyes widened. “My son.”
You let out a gasp as it all hit you. Jangjun had never had the best relationship with his father. He never truly wanted to be in this life, so he never forgave his father for just leaving him with some strange family. Though he always said he’d have to thank him some day for it allowed him to meet you. You had a feeling that thank you was never going to come now.
“I haven’t talked to my son in almost two decades.” The man said.
“Jangjun cutting ties with you had nothing to do with me.” You told the taller male.
“Yes, but you were a big influence. You don’t talk to your own father. No wonder he decided not to talk to me. Had he decided to, this whole thing would’ve been taken care of. I wouldn’t have had to kidnap you, Jangjun and I would still have a good relationship.” He started.
You scoffed. “You still never told me why I was kidnapped. And where’s my daughter?”
“Mina is fine. She’s asleep in the main house with my wife. I wouldn’t dare hurt my granddaughter.” He told you.
“No, just your daughter-in-law. Right?” You countered.
He shrugged. “You don’t seem to understand. You are worth a lot of money. In fact you and your daughter are worth the exact amount I’m owed by your father. So if he won’t give me my money, then I’ll use you two to get it myself.”
“Killing us won’t get you your money.” You whispered.
“But selling you will. Shipping girls off to other countries for, we’ll say “work”, pays a lot. And people know who you are and who your father is. I’ve had people lined up to pay me even more than your father offered just to have you two. However, I choose not to be too greedy.” He told you with a smile.
The resemblance between Jangjun and his father was uncanny. Each time the man smiled it reminded you of your husband. The dark eyes and slightly raspy voice were also similar to Jangjun. 
Bomin jerked slightly under your touch as you turned back to him. “Bomin, hey. You’re okay.”
“I’ll leave you to think about what I said. I’d get comfortable though. It might be awhile.” The man said as he headed for the door. 
He opened it before peeking back in and throwing two rags and chemical cleaner towards you. “You can untie your friend. He shows no danger. You can also clean up the mess his blood made on my floor. I don’t want a stain.”
The door slammed shut behind him as you heard Bomin groan before mumbling out. “I’m sorry.”
“What?” You asked quietly, not quite hearing him.
“I’m sorry. This is my fault.” He repeated louder this time.
You immediately shook your head, grabbing one of the rags to wipe at the blood on his face. “No. Bomin, no. This isn’t your fault. None of this is your fault.”
“They took Mina.” He whisper-cried with a sniffle.
“Mina’s fine. He told me she’s fine.” You whispered back.
He shook his head, drool and sweat mixed with blood fell from his face and mouth. “They’re gonna kill her.”
You froze at his words. “W-what?”
“I said, they’re going to kill her.” Bomin repeated, huffing out a groan at the way the muscles in his stomach contracted.
“How do you know?” You asked softly.
He attempted to lift his head, getting a look at your eyes as you gently held onto his face, keeping his head up. Your eyes pleading for him to continue. 
“I came to in the van while they were driving us here. They were talking about you and your inheritance. You, you're worth a lot of money, but Mina isn’t. She’s not because,” You interrupted him.
“Jangjun is her father.” You whispered.
Your eyes had cast down to the suit pants he was wearing that were now battered in dried blood and dirt stains. You felt him nod in your hands.
“Mina is worth nothing to them. When your father dies, you get his estate, all his money. He left everything to you. Mina nor your mother are mentioned. Once they had sold you overseas, they were going to kill her.” Bomin breathed out.
Your hands started to shake as you lifted your head to meet his tired eyes. He coughed before speaking.
“You have to find a way to get out of here and get Mina.” He told you, making you shake your head.
“I’m not going to leave you. If we survive this, Mina would kill me.” You joked, making the boy crack a small smile. “We’re gonna get out here.”
Jangjun’s head hung low as he sat at the dark wood dinner table that sat in the middle of your dining room. In front of him was a picture taken on your wedding day. The look in your eyes that you were giving him made him feel at home and so so loved. He knew of course from the moment you agreed to go on a date with him that he was completed smitten over you. Jangjun didn’t want anybody else. He vowed to do anything to keep you safe. He did the same when Mina was born. Now, here he sat. Alone in his big house, after finding out the terrible news.
“How did this happen?” Jangjun asked calmly, scaring the others to no end.
Joochan gulped as he watched Jangjun’s fingers trace the cool black exterior of the picture frame holding your wedding picture. The guys noticed the way he ran his finger over your stomach in the picture. You were pregnant during the time you got married. 
“I told you to watch over them.” Jangjun said.
All the guys nodded, but only one knew it was meant for him.
“I was. I-I did. We just,” Y started.
“You just what?” Jangjun countered, looking at him.
His face was stone cold. Eyes darker than usual. It made Y shiver.
“I, there was a small scrap in the backyard. They must have created a diversion. We headed to help Jibeom and Seungmin. It was all a set up though. When we checked upstairs, they had already left with Bomin and the girls.” Y said softly.
Jangjun stood up, making Y take a step back before Daeyeol came through the door.
“There’s someone at the gate.” Daeyeol said, walking through the front door. “They really want to speak with you. They said it’s urgent.”
“Who is it?” Jangjun asked, not taking his eyes of Y. 
“Your father-in-law.” Daeyeol spoke, making Jangjun turn to him.
Jangjun nodded as Daeyeol opened the front door allowing Tag to enter with a man Jangjun had seen briefly in his lifetime, but still recognized.
“Mr. Choi, funny seeing you here.” Jangjun said.
Your father held a few inches on Jangjun as he looked around the large house taking in the other men with him. His eyes landed on your husband as his booming voice spoke.
“Lee Jangjun, nice to see you. I see you're doing well for yourself.” Mr. Choi said.
Jangjun scoffed. “I know you’re not here for small talk. What do you want?”
“More like what I have. I know my daughter and granddaughter were kidnapped under your guards supervision. I also know that you are unsure of who took them and where they are. Well I know.” He finished, catching Jangjun’s attention.
“You do? Where are they?” Jangjun asked, dark eyes wide with anticipation.
“Son, I’d sit down for this. Because it’s a lot.” Mr. Choi told him.
Jangjun listened, sitting in the chair he was previously preoccupying. His hand landed on the wedding photo, holding it down protectively. 
“Where are they?” Jangjun asked again. 
Your father shook his head. “When you were brought to me to be trained when you were younger, your relationship was already strained. You didn’t want this life, and you were forced into it. That being said, you grew into it. Your hatred led you to become the man you are today.” 
Jangjun shook his head. “Your daughter did. Can we just get to the point please.”
“They were kidnapped by your father.” Mr. Choi said.
“W-what? No! There’s no way my father is even still alive. He had too many enemies!” Jangjun reasoned.
“No. It was your father. He is still alive. You see, you ended up in my care, being trained by Dongwoo and I because your father wanted you to become a mafia leader of your own. In exchange for giving you to me, I was going to give your father a lot of money. I saw a lot of potential in you, and promised your father you would be a huge success,” Your father stopped to look around the house again. “I was clearly right. However, a dangerous enemy had made his way into Seoul, and I had to leave the country. I never got the chance to pay your father his money. Now he’s taking the girls.”
Jangjun looked at him confused. “What will that solve?”
“Because they’re worth something.” Jibeom spoke up.
Mr. Choi nodded. “Technically, my daughter is. Mina isn’t. At least not yet. My will leaves everything to my daughter. That’s the money I owe your father plus more. I’ve had overseas enemies that have been dying to get their hands on her. With her in your father’s custody, they are probably swarming the phones in negotiations.”
“What about Mina?” Jangjun asked.
You father let out a sigh. “If she’s no value to them, then your father will kill her.”
Jangjun felt his heart stop at the mere thought of someone hurting his daughter or you. He wouldn’t be able to live without the two of you. 
“Okay. So we go get them.” Jangjun quickly said as the members nodded, getting ready to prepare themselves.
Mr. Choi spoke up. “Hold on. You don’t need to be going to get her.”
Jangjun looked at him with fire in his eyes. “And why the hell not?”
“Because you’re the reason she got kidnapped.” Your father said.
Jangjun was fuming at his words as he yelled, venom dripping from every word. “No. You’re the reason they got kidnapped. Not me. I didn’t make a deal with my father, you did. I didn’t promise him money then fall back on my word, you did. You’re to blame for all of this. So if you think I’m going to entrust my wife and daughter into your hands, you are surely fucking mistaken.”
No one had ever talked to your father in the manner Jangjun just did. He was too feared, too respected for people to disrespect him. He wasn’t used to someone not falling to their knees begging for his mercy. Jangjun gave him one last look before him and Daeyeol started throwing out orders. All the guys prepared, Jangjun yelling out things to grab and ordered people around on a plan before everyone stopped and looked at Mr. Choi.
“Where are they?” Jangjun asked again. 
Your father cowered slightly at Jangjun’s tone before speaking. “At least let me go with you. So I know that they are okay.”
Jangjun looked at Daeyeol who sent a shrug his way as he sighed. “Fine. But stay out of the way.”
The man nodded as they all headed for the door. They got into separate cars, Jangjun opting for the one your father got into as they drove off the property. Jangjun’s head perched against the window watching the buildings fly by as he messed with the cool, black metal on his left ring finger. He brought his ring-clad hand up to his mouth, kissing the metal gently as he whispered to himself.
“I’m coming for you baby.”
You felt around the walls of the room you were in, hoping to find some type of fault in its build as Bomin watched you. The swelling in his eyes had gone down only slightly, but was still very prominent. The feeling was starting to get back to his hands and arms as he would lift them every so often to rub at his legs. He would grunt each time his hands ran across his torso or the cuts and bruises on his face. 
“Bomin, just stay still. Moving isn’t going to help.” You chastised.
The younger boy nodded as he spoke. “Did you figure out a way out of here?”
Shaking your head, you spoke. “The door opens from the outside. It’s like it molds into the walls because I can’t even find a pattern where the door would be.”
Bomin lifted his head, looking around the room before his eyes landed on the light fixture hanging from the ceiling. “The light.”
You turned to look at him. “What about it?”
“How much of the room is it lighting up? Do we have another light source?” Bomin asked.
There were no windows, and with no signs of a door, you wouldn’t be able to know if there was an exit. “As far as I know it is.”
“You need to pull it from the ceiling.” Bomin said.
Tilting your head, you gave him a confused look. “I don’t understand.”
“The light fixture. The surrounding area around the part hooked to the ceiling, that could be your way out.” Bomin breathed out.
You walked towards the light, looking up at it before reaching up for it. The low hanging light was just out of your reach. 
“I can’t reach it.” You said before jumping.
Your hand wrapped around the cord, pulling at the light fixture slightly.
“Harder,” Bomin prompted.
You yanked at the cord, hearing a tear from above you as your feet could finally fully lay flat on the ground. Bomin’s head lifted to look at the fixture before nodding to himself.
“Again.” He instructed. 
You pulled on the cord a third time, this time harder than the rest as it dropped almost three feet down, pulling the wiring from the ceiling with it. Pieces of cracked cement lay by your shoes as you looked at the boy.
“Unscrew the bulb.” Bomin said. “Then break off the leg of that chair. Make sure to break it at an angle, you want a sharp end.”
Nodding, you unscrewed the fluorescent bulb, cursing silently at the temp of it as you carefully set it down in Bomin’s lap before reaching for the old chair. You looked back at Bomin as he mustered up enough energy to move his legs. 
“You gotta break the chair.” He repeated.
“Bomin, I can’t,” He stopped you.
“Throw the damn chair at the wall. Hard! Then grab the sharpest piece from the rubble and hand it to me.” Bomin spoke again.
You nodded as you got a good grip on the chair. Lifting it up, you took some steps back before getting a running start. You threw the chair with everything you had at the wall. It landed with a crash, falling to the floor in pieces as you scrambled to find one. A piece from the top of the chair stuck out as it had snapped in half, providing a point at the tip. You quickly grabbed it, handing it to Bomin as you heard something unlatch.
Bomin tossed you the lightbulb as he whispered. “It’s going to hurt, but at the first chance run up to the guy and bust it in his face.”
You nodded preparing yourself as the door was pushed open. You went to read your arm back before recognizing the person who opened the door. 
“Daeyeol,” You called out, making Bomin’s head snap towards the opened door. 
Daeyeol’s face began to soften in relief before he noticed Bomin. “You guys are okay. Thank god you guys are okay. Jangjun, I found them!”
Daeyeol quickly checked over you before you pushed him away. “Check Bomin. Check him first, I’m fine I promise.”
Daeyeol didn’t hesitate to listen, dropping to his knees to check on the youngest member. It was no surprise to you as Daeyeol had always been more protective over Bomin. You headed for the door before stopping, immediately. Your eyes met those of your father’s making you take a step back before hearing a familiar voice.
“Daeyeol, where are you,” Jangjun stopped, making you let out a sigh of relief.
Feeling your feet take off before you could process it, you ran right into his arms. Your weight hit Jangjun like a truck making him grunt, but he didn’t lose his footing as he lifted you off the ground. Pulling you closer into him, he let his head fall into the crook of your neck as you wrapped your fingers into his dark locks, tugging at them slightly.
“Oh thank god! I thought I was going to lose you. I’m so glad to have you back in my arms.” Jangjun brought your feet back to the ground as he pulled you in for a deep kiss. 
You kissed back before pulling away. “They still have Mina.”
“They got through all the guards in the house. Your father barricaded himself in a room with Mina. He’s not coming out.” Tag said as he jogged over to the two of you.
You looked past him at your father’s lingering stance before speaking. 
“Daeyeol is probably going to need help with Bomin. He needs medical attention.” You told Y. 
He nodded, heading back inside the bunker-type building as Jangjun grabbed your hand. 
“Come on.” He started to pull you away from the building as he stopped in front of your father.
Your grip on Jangjun’s hand tightened as you looked at the man.
“I’m so glad you’re safe.” He told you.
You didn’t look at him as you spoke. “I want to find my baby.”
Your father nodded as he turned towards the main house. He led you and Jangjun into the house as you were met with Seungmin. 
“He locked himself in the master bedroom on the second floor. Mina’s in there with him. We aren’t firing any shots.” Seungmin said.
Seungmin led the way upstairs before stopping. Joochan and Donghyun were waiting by the double doors as your husband spoke.
Jangjun nodded. “We gotta break the door down.”
Joochan and Donghyun nodded as they took a step back. They both lifted a leg before kicking open the double doors to the master bedroom. When they fell open, you were met with your daughter and Jangjun’s father. He held Mina in his arms as everyone stopped.
“Jangjun. My, my, look at you. My only son. Look at the man you’ve grown into.” Jangjun’s father said.
Jangjun spoke lowly. “Give me my daughter. Now.”
You watched his grip on Mina tighten as she reached out towards you and Jangjun.
“Daddy.” She whined slightly, wriggling in his father’s grip.
Your father stepped past the both of you, making you look at him.
“Please, let her go. I’m the one that owes you something. Not them. This little girl, my daughter. They are innocent in this.” Your father pleaded.
Jangjun’s father chuckled. “You think I want anything to do with this child. She’s worthless. Take her.”
He set Mina down as she took off through the broken doors, immediately running to Jangjun. He picked her up, holding her close as she wrapped her little arms around his neck.
He kissed her forehead before handing her off to Donghyun. “Both of you, go to the car. Stay with her.”
They nodded as Jangjun waited until the two guys got downstairs before turning to your father.
He nodded as he spoke. “I’m here to give you the money I owe you, Lee.”
Jangjun’s father shook his head. “I don’t want your damn money. I want her.”
A slim, boney finger raised up to point at you as Jangjun’s wrapped a protective arm around your waist.
“She is worth more than anything. I gave you your child back, so you give me her.” Jangjun’s father continued.
Your father spoke up. “That wasn’t our deal.”
“You broke our agreement years ago. Time for new negotiations. Don’t you think?” Jangjun’s father said before Jangjun looked at you.
He gave you a tender smile before whispering. “Don’t look.”
You nodded, wrapping an arm around his torso and hiding your face in the crook of his neck. You felt him move slightly before hearing the click of a gun. Shutting your eyes, you jumped as two shots were fired off. Lifting your head, Jangjun looked at you as he pecked your forehead. You heard groaning behind you as you turned. Jangjun’s father lay on the floor clutching his leg as he let out another painful groan.
“Let this be a lesson to you.” Your father told him.
Jangjun kept his hand around your waist as he led you to the staircase before stopping. He turned back around, heading towards his father with his gun in hand before stopping in front of him, pointing the barrel right at his head.
“Don’t you ever come near me, my wife, or daughter ever again, or next time, I’ll put a bullet through your fucking head.” Jangjun told him, earning a look of fear from his father as he tucked the gun back into the waistband of his pants.
He walked back over to you, as you headed down the stairs and outside of the house. Jangjun kept his grip on you as you, him, and your father got into a car.
“Daeyeol took Bomin to the hospital. I told him we’d meet him there.” Jangjun spoke softly, as to not spook you.
“Where’s Mina?” You asked.
He turned to point at the car through the back windshield as he countered. “She’s with Joochan and Donghyun. They’re going to follow us.”
You nodded, leaning into Jangjun as he pecked the top of your forehead. Your father sat up front as Y drove, watching the two of you through the rear view mirror. He sighed to himself as he collected his thoughts throughout the drive. 
As the car pulled into the drive of the hospital, you and Jangjun were the first two to jump out and head into the hospital. Daeyeol spotted the two of you as he walked up to you. The rest of the crew had joined inside the emergency room as he spoke.
“They took him back and admitted him.” Daeyeol said softly.
Jangjun nodded. “How bad is he?”
Daeyeol sighed. “Three broken ribs, a fractured orbital bone, a cracked nose, lacerations around his wrists and ankles. Surprisingly, he had no internal bleeding or head trauma. They said he’ll be fine.”
Donghyun was the last to enter the hospital, Mina perched on his hip as he walked up to you. You smiled, thanking him quietly as you took her from his arms. You held her close, laying a hand on the side of her head as you kissed her temple. Jangjun pulled you into him, gently pulling Mina down to kiss her forehead as he whispered to you.
“I’m so glad you both are okay. I would’ve been lost without you.” Jangjun said quietly.
You smiled, pecking his lips lightly before hearing a door open. A nice looking lady came out, wrapped in a long white coat as she spoke.
“Are you Choi Bomin’s party?” She asked, making all of you nod. “Great. Well as I told Mr. Lee before, Bomin is going to be just fine. He just needs a lot of rest and time for healing. He’s very lucky. Though his injuries were serious, they weren’t severe.”
“Can we see him?” You asked softly.
The doctor smiled. “Of course. Try not to overwhelm him though, okay?”
You all nodded as Daeyeol looked at everyone. “Jangjun, you can go first if you’d like?”
Jangjun inhaled slightly before nodding as he looked at you and Mina. “Do you want to come with me?”
You nodded as the three of you headed for the room. Jangjun opened the door gently before ushering the both of you in behind him. He closed it behind him as you walked over to the side of Bomin’s bed. Mina’s head lifted slightly, taking in who was laying on the small bed as she spoke.
“Bomin-ie.” She called out faintly.
It was loud enough for the boy to hear as he opened his eyes slightly turning to look at you. Bomin smiled as his brown eyes looked at Mina. She kicked slightly in your hold, letting you know she wanted to be put down. You sat her on the side of Bomin’s hospital bed as you whispered.
“This is where you have to sit right now, okay?” You asked her.
Her little head nodded as she spoke. “Are you sick Bomin-ie?”
The three of you laughed slightly as Bomin nodded gingerly. “I’m okay, mini me. Just a little down and out. I’ll be here for a little while.”
Mina pouted slightly. “But what about our tea party?”
Jangjun gasped slightly. “Oh no, not the tea party.”
You rolled your eyes at your husband as Bomin smiled. “Have Donghyun fill in for me, okay? I’ll be back soon though. I promise.”
He lifted his hand to hold out his pinky as Mina linked her tiny finger around his.
“I’m glad you’re okay, Bomin.” Jangjun said, looking at the younger boy.
Bomin smiled as Jangjun spoke again. “Thank you for keeping them safe. You risked your life for them.”
“When you put me in charge of Mina after her first birthday, I promised you I’d take a bullet for this little girl. I’d never go back on my word. You know that.” Bomin told him.
Jangjun nodded with a smile. “Thank you.”
Bomin grinned before speaking. “Just make sure I’m not in here for months. I hate hospitals.”
The three of you laughed before someone spoke. “You’ll be out of here in no time. I made sure that you got the absolute best care and best doctors and nurses working on you.”
Bomin’s eyes took in the man at the foot of his bed as he spoke in a confused tone. “Thank you.”
“Bomin, this is my father.” You said without looking at the man. 
Bomin nodded as he relaxed slightly. 
“Thank you for doing your absolute best to protect my daughter and granddaughter.” He told Bomin.
Your father turned to Jangjun as you rounded the bed. to stand next to him. Jangjun wrapped his arm around your waist, squeezing slightly in a sign of affection.
“Jangjun, I underestimated you. I never gave you a chance when my ex-wife told me that you and my daughter were getting married. Then she told me about Mina, and I knew I needed to get past my own reservations. You make my daughter very happy. You've both created a beautiful little girl who I must say looks, just like her father. Family is a person's greatest blessing. I know you have your own little family, but if it’s not too much to ask, I’d like to be a part of it.” Your father said, making you and Jangjun look at each other.
Jangjun gave you a look that meant he was letting you decide as you smiled at him. You turned to your father as you spoke. 
“It’s going to take some time, for us to move past everything and this, of course. But, I know Mina would enjoy getting to know her grandfather.” You told your father, watching a smile grow on his face.
He thanked you as Jangjun exhaled. “Well, I think it’s time to go home. What do you think?”
You giggled slightly, sparking a small smile from your husband as you nodded. “Just as long as you’ll be there.”
“Oh, absolutely. I’m never letting you out of my sight again. That was the worst day of my life. Now, time for us to go home and for me to never let go of you and Mina. Like, ever.” Jangjun told you, making you laugh.
He picked up Mina, who instantly cuddled into him as he pecked your forehead. 
“My greatest blessings, that’s what you two are.” Jangjun whispered as he led the two of you back to your home, where he cuddled and held you close the entire night.
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Golden Child - Take a Leap (4th Mini album): A review
Tonight, there’s a lull and today, I just received this one in the mail. I got the Version B which came with a Daeyol 1/4th-ish huge solo poster and finally, a Sungyoon/Y photocard. Yay! 
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Lately, I’ve taken to collecting Golden Child, Infinite’s Kim Sunggyu (I have some coming in the mail soon) and Pentagon albums from Woollim Entertainment and Cube Entertainment respectively since getting a full time job a couple years---I’ve just resigned this year so, yeah. I’m after other opportunities yet even with the pandemic hovering around us still so yep, good luck to all of us at this time moving forward...well, not to sound all that ominous but yeah...
Anyway, should I post a lot of the other purchases I’ve had since getting into kpop just a couple or three years ago? I started with Beast, they’re now Highlight, and it snowballed from there. Lol. Now, I’m settled into both Pentagon and Golden Child and at times, Infinite---I have a bias on Kim Sunggyu thanks to his shining, very charming, sooo adorkable personality in variety shows---as of late.
Yes, back to this one, Golden Child’s Take A Leap...
I’m on the fourth track now and I LOVE how easy going 혼잣말 is! 
Just a quick rundown of my first brush with Golden Child
I first got into Golden Child because of their first release, their debut album. SEA was my first introduction to them and the conclusion of Woollim Pick, their first showcase (it’s on youtube, yes) and their MV for it still are my go-to’s for feel good Golden Child tracks. It domino’d from there and I’d become a solid fan when It’s U, Genie and Let Me came out. It did take awhile for me to get to know them well and until now I’m still unfamiliar with the members outside of Joochan, Y/Sungyoon (he’s my current bias, yes), Jangjun, Daeyol (I know him because of Infinite’s Sungyeol, lol) Tag and Bomin. I’m still more familiar with Pentagon, not gonna lie, because I’d been following this one since their 2016 debut (I had a Yuto bias and I still have a Yuto bias where Pentagon is concerned, yes but I’ve been wavering a bit as of late so...lol). 
But yes, like my attachment to Pentagon, I got into Golden Child because of their music. I had their first and second mini albums on my phone on eternal repeat---I play them along with some of Pentagon’s tracks right before work, when I’m getting for work at the office...when we weren’t home based yet due to SARS-COV-2 pandemic, yes. I did say SEA was my fist intro to them so yes, music is always what makes me get into boygroups, kpop or otherwise.
All of that out of the way, hmn...this album, Take A Leap, doesn’t disappoint. It’s not as disjointed as their first full album and the repackaged one---this, I can confidently say. It’s GREAT for a lull-some friday night, chill and easy listening. It’s definitely money well-spent and a pre-order that didn’t result to disappointment. If there’s one thing I love about Woollim Entertainment, it’s that their artists’ album intros are HELLA GOOD. It’s the one thing I loved with Infinite’s Top Seed, Golden Child’s first full album and it carried onto this one, Take A Leap 4th mini-album. This one didn’t have the solo or duo or trio songs that the full album and repackaged albums have so it’s definitely more cohesive, much like it’s an ode to their older mini-albums that I loved. Golden Child just keeps giving the goods, huh? In my opinion, in my pop-music-loving book, YES! Now, I’m not saying that the full album and repackaged full album wasn’t as cohesive, I just thought some songs from these two were skip-worthy and Take A Leap’s...just has no track worth skipping, yes. 
TL;DR, I wouldn’t skip anything from Golden Child’s Take a Leap, yes. And it’s well sooo...worth the 800-900 Php I spent for this thing on pre-order. (insert a ton of hearts here)
I liked the sunnier, lighter, more GOLDEN, Golden Child way back but I love their transition into the darker, edgier sound too. 
I won’t go too in depth with the tracks in the album but I’ll just say: the songs transition seamlessly from intro to the last one that you’ll want to put the whole album on repeat the whole of this chill Friday night in when you listen to said album in. Off tangent, but what better time to do so than around this time of a global health crisis when movement is very, very limited. Yes. Back on topic, I haven’t watched One (Lucid Dream)’s music video much and given it the number of views it deserves but yes, Take A Leap is no disappointment to people who purchased it for their listening pleasure like myself. 
And with this, I’ll leave this one here: I’ll keep supporting Golden Child (and Pentagon), yes. I’m always up for high quality, easy listening music and they hardly ever really disappoint with every release. 
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