What the wounds on my body and the wounds on my heart have in common
[Episode 3]
* Continued from episode 1.
전정국
"......"
Park Jimin was a total mess. He was the one who spread the negative rumors about me, but I wanted to help him. I felt too bad to ignore him.
But Lee Ji-ho's gang was vicious. Jeong-guk, who had remained steadfast and unwavering, grew weary of the constant harassment. With his pride razed to the ground, Jeong-guk returned home.
Jeongguk's house.
전정국
"I'm back."
Clang- , that was the sound Jungkook made the moment he entered the house. In this mansion, which exuded luxury, a plate that looked just as expensive as the mansion itself was hurled at Jungkook. Fortunately, it didn't hit him directly, but a little blood trickled down his left cheek.
아버지
"Hey, how are you living now?"
The man who appeared to be his father shouted at Jeong-guk. The woman next to him, who appeared to be his mother, didn't seem to have any intention of intervening. Instead, she tried to hide her laughter.
전정국
"......"
아버지
"Aren't you going to answer? What's your usual behavior like that that such a rumor would spread? Do you want to smear this father's face?"
Ah, I guess the rumor has reached this person's ears too...
전정국
"What does it matter to you what I do? You're not my biological child anyway."
아버지
"What? You should be grateful that I fed you and gave you a place to sleep."
전정국
“You didn’t bring me here because of my image, did you?”
전정국
"Congressman ○○○, adopted a child who lost his family in an accident. I will raise him well, I will take good care of him... You said this in front of people."
Humans are untrustworthy. No matter how kind they are, no matter how trustworthy they seem... you never know when they might strike you in the back of the head.
아버지
"So why is that? You're happy to come to a wealthy family, and I'm happy because my image has improved. It's a win-win situation."
아버지
"Isn't that something you should be thankful for?"
That's true. With the power of money, he could do anything for Jungkook. Thanks to that, he was able to achieve top grades in the entire school and learn instruments, dance, and singing—everything. The reason Jungkook became a "mom's boy" is likely no different.
전정국
"Thank you? I never wanted anything like that. And all the money you poured into me was all for my image. What's with that image..."
Jungkook was hungry for love. Especially since he grew up without any attention or affection. The only love he felt was the conversations he had with the camera. It was so heartbreaking.
아버지
"What? Jeon Jungkook. Are you going to keep talking like that?"
It was easy to sense his anger. The conflict between them was escalating. Jeong-guk couldn't handle it. He was a man with the power to ruin someone's life with a single word.
Jungkook finally couldn't resist the urge and left the house, entering the alley. He didn't want to hear his father's curses. But when would he ever leave? Jungkook suddenly felt regret.
전정국
"I should have brought some money with me..."
The sky was getting darker. The still chilly weather made my limbs shiver. To make matters worse, a chill rose from the floor where I was sitting.
Step by step- step by step-
From afar, footsteps could be heard. More precisely, the silhouette of a man could be seen. This alley was rarely frequented...and especially at this hour. Jeongguk was puzzled.
A black T-shirt, black long pants, a black hat, a black mask, and even a black plastic bag.
전정국
'Are you a black lover...'
He seemed like a peculiar person. That was the thought that crossed Jeongguk's mind at that moment.
전정국
'I heard there was a murder nearby. Is this the culprit?'
It seemed absurd, but the possibility couldn't be completely ruled out. The man, who had become a black-lover by force, quickened his pace and stood before Jeongguk.
A strange tension flowed through him. He looked at Jeong-guk, who was staring at the ground in an inexplicable fear, and opened his mouth.
???
"jungkook jeon."