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©️ Earthquake in My Head (2022)
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Ep.8 [Press Conference] The Story of the Two
Beep beep~
As soon as he heard the sound of the door opening, Taeju, who was sitting on the living room sofa looking at his phone, quickly got up and scurried to the front door.
"You're here...?"
Thinking he had arrived a little earlier than usual, Jungkook gave Taeju a light hug and looked for the children's shadows over Taeju's head.
"... What about the kids...?"
"Ah, so you missed the kids... I put them to bed too early, didn't I...?"
At Taeju's words, I looked at the wall clock in the living room and saw that it was past 10 o'clock.
"No problem~~ It's later than I thought. Good job."
Jungkook grinned at Taeju, came into the house, changed into comfortable clothes, took a can of cola from the refrigerator, and sat on the sofa.
"So, what is it..? What date is it..?"
Taeju's eyes sparkled.
"Noona, you look like you're in a good mood today..? Did something good happen..? I was worried when you left for work this morning..."
Jungkook felt relieved that Taeju looked bright.
Yeah, well... since nothing happened... it was fine... just like any other ordinary day.The company doesn't even care,
Instead, I met someone who got just as worked up about my work.
"okay..?"
Jungkook's expression brightened a little.
"What kind of person is he/she..?
It’s been a long time since someone named Ami... but in the administration office, there’s a woman named Mijeong...
I think I got to know a little bit about the ARMYs today~"
I can't believe you're finally meeting ARMY. I'm so glad to see you, too, haha."
Taeju told Jungkook about the conversation they had today. He also mentioned that after coming home, he looked into it further to see that there is public opinion regarding these paparazzi.
Upon hearing the story, Jungkook laughed and ruffled Taeju's hair.
""Hey, I told you not to look up things like internet comments, but you keep secretly looking them up anyway...?"
Still, it was nice to find some stories that sympathized with me after looking it up..
"Yeah, well... people's thoughts are diverse, so it's not like there are only bad opinions..."
Jungkook found Taeju cute as he pouted while fixing his hair. He felt relieved, thinking that Taeju's day had been better than he had feared.
"Anyway, it's a relief that we got through today safely.
"Jungkook, what about you...? Did you talk to your hyungs...?"
Taeju poured himself a cup of tea, which he had prepared with warm water while Jungkook was changing his clothes earlier, and looked at Jungkook.
Jungkook thought Taeju looked especially cute today as he drank tea with his eyes wide open, staring at him.
"It seems like the hyungs are really worried too... Jimin hyung kept emphasizing that we proceed while discussing things thoroughly with noona...
Jungkook continued the conversation with a serious expression.
"Actually, V's wife suffered because of the media even before the wedding, and as for Suga and RM, you know, right...? What happened around the time of the wedding... This is a very serious matter for us...”
I don't know the details, but I know a little bit because you told me back then..
Taeju nodded slightly.
"So... Suga hyung introduced me to a lawyer, so I met with him briefly today to discuss things... I think I'll probably hold the press conference alone, just like Suga hyung... Haha. It's my first solo press conference... Haha.
"Really..? Wow... You did a good job..."
As Taeju felt that Jungkook was putting in a lot of effort unlike before, he felt a slight crack forming in the wall that had been built up in a corner of his heart.
"Then the date is... the press conference date...?
Yeah... I should do it right away, just like you said.
I'll check with the reporters and we might be able to move the time up a little...
Jungkook kept wiping the moisture from the cola can in his hand with his thumb, as if he had something more to say.
""Taeju... I'm sorry. I should have stepped up sooner, shouldn't I? If I had, you wouldn't have been so hurt, and you could have remained composed when something like this happened..."
As Jungkook spoke in a low voice with his eyes lowered and his gaze fixed on the cola can, Taeju put down his teacup and sat closer.
"No, I really like it even more that you're doing this for me now... So thank you so much..
Taeju gently tucked the strands of hair that had fallen over Jungkook's closed eyes behind his ear. At that, Jungkook naturally opened his eyes, and they met each other's gaze.
"Sister
I'll do better from now on... I'll protect you well and love you well."
"Thank you... Really... I'm the one who should be thanking you...
I won't run away without saying a word anymore.
Jungkook looked up at Taeju's lips, put the cola can down on the table, and gently pulled her face closer with one hand to kiss her. As the kiss dragged on, her body gradually leaned toward where Jungkook was sitting.
"Wait... Jungkook... Are we burning up too much just because we were apart for a little while...? It's a bit much, isn't it?
Before anyone realized it, Taeju let out a deep breath, his cheeks flushed red. He seemed about to pause for a moment, but soon wrapped his arms around the back of Jungkook's neck and tried to continue the kiss.
"... It's all because of you, noona, that this happened.
So you take responsibility, older sister.
Jungkook, whose breathing had also deepened, changed his position and laid Taeju down on the sofa.
"The kids' bedroom door is closed, right...?
At Jungkook's words, Taeju quietly nodded and nodded.
"Be honest, tell me.
You put the kids to bed early just to do this with me, right...?
With a mischievous smile, Jungkook lifted Taeju's jacket and burrowed inside.Taeju quickly ran out of breath, and in the end, he was unable to give any answer to Jungkook's question—neither affirmative nor negative.
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Much later, Taeju was lying face down on the sofa, leaning against Jungkook's bare chest.
"Jungkook, should we prepare our kids for independent sleeping arrangements...?
Taeju looked down at Jungkook and spoke.
"I’d like it, but when I’m away for a long time again, won’t it be hard for you to sleep without the kids?
Jungkook reached for a cushion by the bedside, rested it behind his head, and gave Taeju a pillow with his arm. Taeju, who had been resting his face against his chest, immediately moved down beside him and snuggled right into Jungkook's arms.
"They say it takes a few years to become completely independent anyway. I'm thinking of getting a spacious bed in the kids' room so they can sleep together if needed, and gradually get them to move out.
I've been thinking lately...
I feel like we should have spent time together like this much earlier.I think I neglected my relationship with you because I was focusing too much on the kids..."
Taeju lay next to Jungkook and whispered.
"I don't want to be apart from you, so should I tag along on the next tour? I heard there's a member who travels with their family...
"Really...? I'd love to... As long as you agree, I'll take care of the rest..."
At Jungkook's favorable reaction, Taeju rolled his eyes to think for a moment, then soon made a look that said it wouldn't work.
"So... I know it probably won't be easy to take consecutive vacation days while working at my current company... but I really want to go before the kids grow up... You feel the same way, right?
"Well... Suga hyung was so cute when he was taking the kids around... I was actually a little jealous~"
"Really..? Let's really go... I have to go even if I have to quit my job~"
"Come on, really...? Working is important to you, you know..."
For some reason, Taeju felt sorry for Jungkook. The children are growing up... Did I realize his feelings too late...?
"So, how do you prepare for the press conference..?
Taeju asked what he was most curious about. Jungkook explained it calmly and step by step.
"We plan to keep it simple by inviting only a few media outlets... First off, we need to express that we feel negatively about this and tell them to stop, and we will also hire a lawyer and proceed with a lawsuit for invasion of privacy... I think we will say something along those lines..."
"I see... How about you? Doing it alone...?"
Jungkook liked Taeju, who looked especially affectionate today.
"It feels a bit lonely doing this without the hyungs~ I think I'll be a little nervous standing by myself too.... But it's for our sake, so I have to step up... Right..?"
Jungkook, who had been talking, checked the time and stood up, saying that he should go inside and sleep if he had to go to work. Jungkook and Taeju picked up the clothes scattered around due to the earlier commotion and tiptoed into the room, being careful not to wake the children.
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Two days later, after deliberating on various aspects, Taeju suggested that he participate in the press conference as a married couple.
"really?"
Jungkook's eyes widened in surprise.
For two days, Taeju had many thoughts.
If keeping silent about the hardships I've endured... if those things drove a wedge between us,
What I realized while spending time together again recently was that we need to live by sharing our feelings from daily life as they arise.
Then, what direction should we take after sharing this...? From that point on, shouldn't the couple sail the ship of family together...?
"Yeah, as a mother of my own children and a victim of the media turning private lives into news, I'm going to protest with you.
and,
I think trying too hard not to show myself all this time actually made me run away from my identity as a mother...
So I want to reveal myself and be with you..In that regard, I was thinking it might be a good idea for me to hold a press conference with you..."
Taeju calmly expressed his opinion.
"Hmm... then... let's do it together... I like that too.".
Jungkook immediately called the law office and his manager to revise the schedule.
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The press conference was held on Friday afternoon. Taeju, who had briefly come to work in the morning, went to the press conference venue receiving encouragement from Ms. Mijeong and several other office colleagues.
The two met below the podium and looked into each other's eyes for a moment. As the reporters took their seats following the staff's instructions, Jungkook adjusted his clothes and went up to the podium.
"Hello. This is Jeon Jungkook.
And todayThere is one more person who will be joining me..
Soon, Taeju stepped onto the platform.
"Hello.. I am Lee Tae-joo, Jeon Jungkook's wife.
The reporters, who had not expected Taeju's appearance, became a little busy.
"Although I have never appeared in public before, I stand here this time as a mother to my children and as an ordinary wife whose privacy deserves protection, because their safety has been threatened.
"We would like to take this opportunity today to warn anyone attempting to engage in illegal reporting by following people into their daily lives.
"Even in 20**, while I was preparing for my wedding, dating rumors were reported by someone who was following Jeon Jungkook and me. At the time of the report, information identifying my home and company was published, causing me great distress.
At the time, as a public figure receiving a lot of attention, I mistakenly thought that such revelations were natural, and I failed to fully empathize with the difficulties my future wife, who would soon become my family, went through.
Recently, we encountered people attempting to engage in illegal reporting once again, and as a married couple leading a family, we intend not to sit idly by this situation this time.
I would like to take this opportunity to warn that person.
I declare that I will no longer take this for granted as I did in the past, and I will ensure that the corresponding price is paid in accordance with lawful procedures.
Jungkook handled the Q&A, and the press conference ended more simply than expected.
Taeju, who stood in front of the camera for the first time without a mask or hat, was very nervous, but once he actually went up, spoke, and came down, he felt a little relieved.
"My wife speaks quite clearly, more so than I expected..?"
"Really...? I was so nervous earlier... I'm not sure if I did well...
"Well done, well done~~"
Jungkook patted Taeju's shoulder as he stepped down from the podium and caught his breath.
"Just wait a moment, okay..?
Jungkook returned only after thanking the staff and his manager one by one.
Shall we eat before coming in?
Taeju shook his head at Jungkook's words.
"I just... I want to see the kids quickly today.. haha. Let's hurry inside to see them.
The two left the press conference room holding hands.
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Keep going~💜
I postponed the dating and marriage setting I teased in the last episode, thinking it would be more natural for the flow to post it next time... ^^;;
Then, see you in the next episode~
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