tw// anxiety
(yejin has anxiety in several parts in this chapter so here's a warning if things like that tend to make you feel anxious.)

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"Oh my gosh I love it so much-" I stared in awe at the new furniture.

Two white couches sat in the living room in front of the coffee table. A TV was on the wall in front of it all.

"I'm highkey glad I lived in crappy places for the last few years so I could afford something like this~"

Ara giggled next to me while dragging me to the balcony.

"You wanted plants so I went a little overboard with your housewarming gift~" She giggled as I looked outside, several adorable plants decorated the outside. Fairy lights were placed along the wall, making it look magical.

"This is so cute I'm gonna cry-" I smiled softly at the girl as she laughed.

The kitchen and bedroom were still pretty empty and only had the things from my previous apartment, but it was still very cozy feeling.

"Well I have to go to Bighit and you have work right?"

I nodded softly before she grinned.

"Let's go~!"

We cheerfully left the apartment and went our seperate ways.

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"Good Morning!" Miyoung greeted me happily as I waved lightly.

"Have you gone to your new apartment yet?" She asked while washing dishes. A bump on her stomach was visible through her dress.

I nodded happily before putting my nametag on.

"Ara insisted that I saw it as soon as possible, so we went before work."

"That girl seems so nice~"

I nodded softly before we were interrupted by a door slamming shut. Two bodies appeared next to us as the two widened their eyes.

"So you are pregnant?!" Jiyeons voice was loud as Miyoung giggled and nodded.

"Oh my god she wasn't joking-!" Suho smiled happily as a laugh escaped my lips.

I knew before both of them only by a day but she ended up saying it in our work group chat last night. She was five months pregnant, it was only now visible on her.

"I'm so happy for you~" Suho smiled sweetly as Jiyeon quickly nodded, a smile on both of their faces.

"Thank you~" Miyoung had a light blush on her face as she was clearly flustered.

I giggled before walking towards the front. I unlocked the front door while changing the sign before walking back to the kitchen.

My phone vibrated, causing me to pull it out from my pocket. Once I saw the name, my body froze.

Jieun.

After her visit last week, she didn't contact me at all, which only made my suspicions grow. I wanted to trust her after everything we've been through but all of the events that unfolded were way too coincidental.

Before I could check the message, the bell ringed, I quickly slipped the phone back in my pocket before grabbing some menus.

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"It's so pretty~" Jin gawked at the decorated living room before looking out the windows.

I chuckled softly while crossing my arms.

"It's totally an upgrade from my last apartment."

He nodded softly before turning towards me.

"I haven't bought food yet so wanna go get ramen?" I grinned towards him as he scoffed, a smile on his face.

"Sure."

The walk to the convenience store was super short as it was just now right around the corner. A familiar park came into view as we plopped down in the same spot as before.

Jin handed me the cup of hot water as I poured it in my bowl before giving the rest to him.

The playground was empty as the sun was setting.

"I'm shocked that the media hasn't caught onto us yet, like we're out in the open most of the time.." I spoke quietly before slurping up noodles.

"I know right, at this point we aren't even trying to hide it and it would be a pretty popular topic since our comeback is right around the corner as well."

I nodded before comfortable silence surrounded us.

Several minutes later, our footsteps echoed through the street. The lights of the tall building soon came into view.

"You should go back to the dorms, you have practice early tomorrow."

"But-"

"No, you can survive without me~"

"But will you survive without me?"

His question caught me off guard, I could hear the tease in the question but it was also theoretical.

"Yes and no."

He turned towards me with a confused face as I sighed.

"I'll be fine but at the same time it will take a while to get used to it since its a new environment and I've been with you guys for a couple weeks~"

"If your anxiety ever gets too bad please call me, I'm literally only a few minutes away, so I'll be here in a heartbeat."

I nodded at him as he looked at me with a soft smile.

After a few seconds, he dramatically grabbed my hand and whined.

"I don't want to leave~ I want to cuddle and fall asleep with you-" He fake cried as we walked towards the doors.

The front desk gave the dramatic boy a confused stare as I shushed him.

An evil smirk was displayed on his face as the attention of the employees were now on us.

His face neared mine as I stared at his eyes.

"I'll kill you-"

He didn't think twice before pecking my lips softly.

"You can't kill me if I'm already leaving, I love you!" He shouted softly with a small laugh while speed walking down the sidewalk.

My face burned as the whole street heard his confession, of course the street was empty but I was still flustered.

"I love you too." My mumbles were quiet as I walked through the double doors.

My eyes avoided the stares beside me as I walked passed the desk. I listened to their quiet mumbles and giggles before getting inside the elevator.

"Those two are so cute~"

"I can't wait until they go public~"

I covered my face in embarrassment while listening to their voices. My quickened heartbeat was clearly visible as I leaned against the elevator wall.

Dammit Seokjin-

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As I unlocked the door, the unfamiliar living room came into view. I smiled at the RJ pillow sitting on the couch before venturing down the hallway.

The bedroom was twice the size of my previous one, there was more then enough room for all of my belongings.

A half built bookshelf was near the farthest wall beside the window. The bed was against the wall in the center of the room while a dresser and TV were in front of it on the opposite wall.

I pushed through the piles of clothes before falling onto the soft bed.

I pushed the anxious feeling away before putting on more comfortable clothes. The thought of being alone made me want to panic but I refused to do so.

The bed was comfy as I laid down correctly, I placed my phone down on the bedside table before crawling under the sheets. The bed felt emptier but I ignored it while drifting into a comfortable slumber.

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An anxious sigh left my lips as my alarm went off. I quickly shut it off and rolled over to see my screen lighting up. It continued vibrating as notifications flooded the screen.

Confusion was laced in my expression as I slowly grabbed my phone. The brightness of the screen caused me to groan as I lowered the lighting.

Once my eyes focused on the words, my stomach dropped.

"What the fuck?"

I sat up fully while reading the latest headline.

Owner and CEO of Han Co. has died.

My head began to feel fuzzy as a spiral of dizziness hit me.

He's dead? Gone forever?

My thoughts were interrupted by a phone call.

"Good Morning." I spoke to the phone lazily as I heard footsteps.

"Good Morning, have you checked Twitter?" Jin's voice was quiet but quick as I could hear he was getting into a car.

"Yeah, I just saw what I was being spammed about."

"Are you okay?" His response was quick as I could hear the worry in his voice.

My voice was shaky as I responded.

"I'm better then ever~" I heard a unsure hum from Jin before he responded.

"Are you sure?"

"My abuser asshole of a dad finally died, I'm great, just a little overwhelmed is all." My voice was soft as I spoke, a small chuckle escaping my lips. My legs moved quickly as I stood up and began walking to the kitchen.

"Okay, I just wanted to make sure you're okay since it's a sensitive thing to you."

"I'm gonna come to your apartment right after I finish practice okay?" His voice still sounded worried as I nodded while humming.

The line was quiet for a few seconds before I spoke again.

"It sounds kinda weird but it feels as if weight has been lifted from my shoulders, I shouldn't feel so relieved over someone's death but I do.."

"I can understand why you feel like that, your feelings are totally valid after everything he did to you, if I'm being honest, I'm glad too." It was obvious that a smile was on his face as he spoke.

I heard a car door shut before he was walking again.

"We're here so I'll text you later, I love you." His voice was genuine, causing my heart to skip a beat.

"I love you too, be safe during practice."

"I will."

Once he hung up, I started the coffee machine before heading towards the shower.

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As I walked through the doors, a anxious looking Miyoung greeted me.

"Did you see?"

I nodded before a smile fell onto my lips.

"I'm okay I promise, I'm actually glad he's finally gone."

"Hell yeah, I'm happy for you." Her smile was larger as I chuckled.

"It's ironic how both you and Jin are more happy than sad about it as well~" I laughed while putting my nametag on.

"He hurt you a lot when you were young and I don't know the lengths he went since I wasn't there but Jin sure does. Now you'll be left alone and don't have to hide as well!"

I nodded happily while a small smile remained on my lips.

"I wonder what's gonna happen to the company now.." A new voice appeared as Minho walked around the corner.

"Yeah, is someone else gonna take over or.." Miyoung hummed while thinking.

"The person he trusted the most will probably take over since it is a company worth millions."

They nodded before getting to work. I flipped the sign to say open before preparing to clean tables.

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I kicked my shoes off before falling onto the couch.

A sigh left my lips as I stared at my phone, there were notifications from everywhere about articles relating to the company and his death.

Han Co. was known throughout Korea as the Korean company that was successful in the US. After the main building was built in the US, the one in Seoul remained there and was run by other higher up people trusted by my dad.

My eyebrows furrowed as my eyes scanned a particular notification from an email.

As I heard the door opening, Jin greeted me before closing the door and sitting next to me.

"Did you just get here?"

I nodded before staring at my phone.

His eyes followed mine as I clicked on the notification.

"I haven't used this email in years, I abandoned it when my dad found it, but I thought I deleted it?"

Jin looked just as confused as me as I pulled my laptop onto my lap.

I unlocked it before logging into the email.

"What the hell-"

A new message from an unfamiliar email appeared.

As I read the title, my eyes widened.

"It's from your dad's secretary-"

Good Afternoon, this is a message from Mr Han's secretary. After his passing, I was the only one given permission to read his will. After getting it, I discovered that everything he owns is to be given to you. This email was written down so it was the one I contacted. Please email me back for further information, pictures of his will that include you have been attached below. Your father's email is there as well as you have full access to all of his belongings now.

Thank you, Ms. Lin.

"E-everything?" Jin's eyes were wide as well as I re-read the email.

Once I clicked on the attached pictures, everything said in the email was there.

My mind traveled back to a previous conversation.

"The person he trusted the most will probably take over since it is a company worth millions."

"But why me? I ran away for God's sake and he despised me-"

Without speaking, Jin pointed to a specific message at the end of the picture. It was written at the very bottom as a paragraph.

A conversation I had with your mother hours prior to her death made me decide this. She wanted everything to go to you once I was gone. She said you were worthy of it  and deserved to decide what to do with it all, so it's entirely your choice now.

I know forcing the company on you at a young age was wrong and from the bottom of my heart, I'm sorry. It was my fault that you ran away and refused to keep contact with me, but in the end it was what I deserved. I don't know what I was thinking and regret everything I've ever said and done to you and your mother, I wish I could reverse time so she was still alive and you still liked me as a father. I know I never got to say it to you before you left, but I love you, and I hope you know that I always have.

- Dad

A tear fell onto the keyboard as I stared at the picture.

"Why did he decide to wait until he was dead to tell me all of this?" My voice was merely a whisper as another tear fell onto the keyboard.

As a weak cry left my lips, I was enveloped into a warm hug. My body couldn't hold in my emotions anymore as I cried.

All of the feelings of remorse and sorrow resurfaced as my heart refused to stop hurting. Years of self-hatred and self-comdemnation attacked me once again as I felt breathless.

"Fuck why do I feel so guilty now, none of this is my fault but I feel like it is now-" I inhaled softly before frowning.

"Nothing is your fault so please don't think it is." Jin's gentle voice stopped me as his hand cupped my cheek. He wiped away another tear before kissing my forehead.

I inhaled sharply before entering the password for my dad's email.

Jin's presense calmed me down as he sat close to me, there being no space inbetween our bodies. His hand played with my hair softly as his eyes were stuck on my figure.

As I finally logged into his email, my eyes scanned the hundreds of unopened ones.

I mindlessly scrolled and scrolled until it hit the opened ones, there were spam emails as well as other company's but one specific email stopped me dead in my tracks.

My breath hitched as my heart slowly stopped. The title of the email caused me to click on it.

Living and work locations of Han Yejin.

As I read the email name, my heart stopped.

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w.c 2687

Who do you think the culprit is and what do you think Yejin will do with the company?

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this was another chapter with a Rollercoaster of emotions I'm so sorry for putting you through this-

I apologize for any mistakes since there will probably be a few~

the next chapter will be posted in a couple of days, thank you so much for reading~