Broken [5/6]
Title: Broken [5/6]
Author: FloweryMisha
Pairing(s): JongKey, 2Min
Warning: BoyxBoy love. Enough said.
Summary: Jonghyun and Key are married, but after several years of marriage, Key asked for a divorce. Desperate, Jonghyun comes to a famous lawyer to ask him to change Key's mind.
Author's Notes: I honestly think this chapter sucks... I'm so sorry. Well, just one chapter to go :)
[4]
“Say that again?”
“I’m gonna work with Jonghyun, Taeminnie,” Minho repeated absent mindedly as he grabbed a bottle of banana milk from the fridge.
Taemin blushed from the nickname Minho use for him, but then he quickly managed himself that now is not the time to blush over such matter. “B-but...your firm? You love your law firm...”
Minho frowned. “I never said that.”
“Well, I do! I love your law firm...”
The older one’s lips curved into a smile and ruffled his hair lovingly. “Thanks, Taeminnie.”
Minho walked past him and realizing that his boyfriend was serious, Taemin sighed. Wait a minute. His boyfriend? As in someone he’s dating with? There was never any confirmation about it, but right now they seemed to be in a relationship. For the last couple of days, Taemin had been sleeping in Minho’s apartment, and he never felt this secure being close to someone. Sure they kiss, they couldn’t stop kissing, and Minho’s arm on his waist felt so...right, like it belong there, on his waist. On his neck. On his cheek. On his hair. Everywhere.
“So..you’re giving up your career?”
“Well, since I understand law perfectly, he made me both Vice President and Head of Legal. So I don’t think so.”
“So you get to travel a lot with Jonghyun?”
“Maybe.”
“So does this mean I’m jobless?”
The last question made Minho looked into his boyfriend’s eyes. Yes, his boyfriend. That phrase is perfect. Lee Taemin is Choi Minho’s boyfriend. Although he was never quite sure when they started dating.
Maybe it needs to be confirmed.
“Of course not.”
Taemin’s gaze was on the floor, he was feeling slightly sad. Now that Minho’s gonna work with Jonghyun, he won’t be able to stick around Minho anymore. He won’t be able to see that serious face whenever he’s working a stack of papers, or that cool expression in the court law which made the other lawyers shivered. Taemin loved Minho so much that he wakes up everyday, feeling butterflies in his stomach, and can’t wait to go to work just to see him. He would wake up early and go home late, just to spend time with Minho.
Love?
The auburn haired man bring his fingers to his lips. He always thought his affection towards his Hyung was deep and caring...but, he never thought about love before. Of course you do! You always tell yourself how you love Choi Minho so much! But he always thought it was one sided. A one sided wasn’t love for Taemin. But now...
Could it be that...he really loved, no, love Minho? So deep that he didn’t want to be apart?
That might explained all the feelings that rushed whenever they’re close. Just one glance, and his legs felt weak. One touch, and Taemin’s heart almost stopped beating. And when they kissed...it was like Minho sucked the pain away from his life. He surrendered himself completely to the taller guy. He felt something warm crept up to his cheeks, great, he couldn’t stop blushing everytime he remembered their lips met.
“...minnie.”
Taemin thought someone called his name. He just shrugged it off. Then the thought of looking for another job hit him. Damn, he was too lazy to search for anything new...but if he didn’t start looking right away, he got bills to pay, and even though Jonghyun is so rich and Minho would be earning lots of money, surely he won’t lend from them.
Will Minho tell him to search for another job?
“Taeminnie!”
“Y-yes!! I’ll go look for another job!!”
Silence.
Then Minho started laughing. He laughed so hard that his body was leaning on the table, unable to support himself. Taemin was confused. He could see tears falling from Minho’s eyes, but they’re not like the ones that fell from Key’s, they’re joy. He was laughing so hard his stomach hurt.
What did I say to make him laugh like that? But...his smiling face is the best. God, I love it when you smile...you should smile more...
...but only for me, Taemin possesively added.
Minho wiped his eyes with the back of his arm. “So that’s your answer?”
Taemin blinked. “Eh? What answer?”
“You weren’t listening?”
The younger one shook his head, feeling guilty.
Minho smiled, amused. Then whatever it is that he was saying to Taemin erased the smile, and Taemin was sure for a moment he looked so thoughtful. Minho cleared his throat.
“I have the perfect job for you.”
“Really? What is it?"
“To be my boyfriend.”
Taemin blinked his eyes. “Your...boyfriend?”, he repeated dumbly.
“Yes.”
So that means we’re not official yet! Ah, stupid Taemin! But we did kiss... Hey, sometimes friends kiss each other! But he just told me...does this mean he wants to make things official? Argh, how am I supposed to react?
Taemin was so stressed with his own thoughts that he didn’t even realize Minho was already standing in front of him. He snapped back to reality when Minho cupped his chin.
Their eyes met, and Taemin felt like the time stopped. All he could think about was how Minho’s face so perfect, so handsome. Taemin held his breath, as if his breath would ruin this perfect moment.
Minho started to close the distance between them, and before brushing his lips softly against Taemin’s, he could hear Minho whispered,
“Please, don’t give your heart to anyone else.”
***
It was a bright, sunny day when the JongKey couple arrived at Paris.
Key didn’t want to go at first, but Jonghyun insisted that they take their second honeymoon. Thus Jongkey thought he really needed a vacation, all the tense he felt for the last couple of weeks was killing him. He felt perfectly calm, trusting his company to Minho. Choi Minho, the man he just knew. Key looked uncertain at first and asked him if he was sure about it, but Jonghyun felt like he couldn’t trust anyone else right now.
So, here they are, after checking in at the hotel, they walked to the beach together, hand in hand.
Key admitted that the lost feeling had came back. He felt safe. He finally was able to sleep in peace, with Jonghyun’s arms around him, holding him close. He didn’t feel scared or worry anymore, their marriage was saved, their communications became better. Jonghyun was just like the one Key knew from a long time ago. Caring and romantic. Tender and loving.
“So Minho’s office was closed?”
“Seems like it,” Jonghyun answered as they headed to a luxurious yacht he rented at the hotel before. “I feel like swimming. Care to go to the middle of the sea?”
“I’ll go with you wherever you take me. So what about Baby Tae?”
“Baby what?”
“Taemin, Baby Tae. Oh come on, Jjong...he’s so cute and Minho’s so protective of him! Now that I think of it, I really want him as my son,” Key giggled.
“Stop saying things about Taemin that way. It freaks me out.”
Key pouted. “You’re freaked out about having a son?”
“No, it freaks me out to hear you use that tone about Taemin. If you want a baby, let’s make a baby. Let’s adopt. We need an heir anyway.”
Key was gaping. It was not the last sentence, but the first one. “You’re...jealous, Jjong?”
Jonghyun looked away. “No I am not.”
“Awww...my Jongie is jealouuuss...”, Key cutely hugged Jonghyun. “I love it when you’re jealous...but don’t you think it’s funny to be jealous to Taemin? Minho, now that’s another story...”
Jonghyun’s face darkened and Key quickly kissed him.
“Joking, baby, joking. Let’s swim!”
***
Jonghyun told the captain to stop the yacht and he started to undress, getting ready for swimming. Key peeked at the transparent, blue water and gulped. His memories of drowning in a pool played back. After that he became extremely scared whenever people ask him to swim. Jonghyun, was already in his swimming boxers, stared at him, motioning to the sea. Key shook his head.
“I have you, baby. You’re not gonna drown.”
“I-I’m gonna need some time first, I need to gain courage,” Key said softly, still gripping his wine glass kind of tightly and shuddered. “You go first.”
Jonghyun chuckled. “Okay. I’ll be back for you later.”
His perfect body made the waitresses glanced at him, unable to hide their curiosity. Key felt a tinge of jealous but then again, Jonghyun was being very attractive and seeing his wedding ring still curled perfectly in his finger made Key smiled.
I love you, Kim Jonghyun.
His phone suddenly rang and Key glanced at the screen. Someone he knew. Key put the glass on the table and glared at his phone in disgust. Then he felt like he need to settle everything. He need to move on, to leave what had hurt him, to be able to stand strong. So he decided to pick up the phone.
After some time that seemed like forever, he pressed the Yes button.
“Yoboseo.”
A cold tone.
The voice on the other line whine. “Keeey, you’re in Paris? Why you didn’t tell me?”
“Jjong just decided our second honeymoon. Why should I tell you anyway?”
“Aish..why are you being so cold? You usually tell me everything...”
“Not anymore.”
Key could feel his hatred building up inside of him and wanted to toss the phone to the sea below. But once again, his brain telling him he should clear things up, and end this uncomfortable feeling. He’s not gonna let anything stand between him and Jonghyun anymore.
“I hate you. I don’t wanna talk to you anymore.”
“Wae, Key??”
“I know it wasn’t Dae Jung. I know it was you. He was your friend. And you’re the one who video taped me. Dae Jung left because you told him to, remember? I was...I was so scared to admit the truth, I didn’t want to believe you, of all people, did it to me, I thought you really cared about me.”
Key almost cried, but he told himself, not this time. He wouldn’t waste another tear for the past.
The other line was quiet, and then he heard a laugh. A dark laugh, saying, “What took you so long?”
“Shut up. You’re lucky I’m not reporting you to the police. And those men who raped me...who slept with me at the hotel...they better be outta sight. Because if I see them, even just a glance, they’re dead. They’re so dead. I have the authority to silence public, remember?”
Kim Jonghyun and now the mighty lawyer Choi Minho.
“Maybe you should go out of town too. Change your name. Change your face. I loathe you so much, even speaking, no, hearing your name would hurt my ears and mouth.”
Still chuckling. “Okay. Any last words?”
Key bit his lip, began to tremble. “Just...why? Why are you doing this to me?”
“Why? Oh dear, it’s what they always say at the end of the situation.”
“Do you...love Jonghyun?”
“Me? Pfft...get real! Of course not!”
“Then why with all the divorce thing?”
“That doesn’t matter. I just wanna see you suffer. Even if you’re divorcing with him, I’m still gonna send that video to him. He’s your everything. I just wanna take that life away from you.”
Key covered his mouth with a hand. “Are you crazy?? I thought we’re-“
“Friends? Family? Oh, you should think about that twice! I was always the one left with no choices! I had to take care of you, I had to listen to your stories and nagging, your Jjong was this, your life was that, I’m sick of it! And you still manage to have such a goddess smile! Fuck, I’m gonna wipe that smile off your face! And I was happy, so happy to see you suffer, if only your new friends didn’t poke their nose...if only your Jjong didn’t go to that fucking laywer...”
Key noticed the mocking tone.
“Thanks to you, I found myself some really nice new friends. I may only just know them, but I know their hearts, their intentions were pure...unlike you. God I despise you so much. Just FYI, I am so happy with my life right now, and now that I think about it, I should be thankful to you. My life has more meaning right now.”
Silence from the end of the line.
“Goodbye, Onew.”
Key tossed the phone into the sea.
***
Onew blankly stared at the phone in his hand. He then smirked to himself. “Your life has more meaning? Yeah right...”
“Fuck you, Onew,” Dae Jung hissed from the door. He stood there, glaring. “You ruin my life. I’m gonna make sure I ruin yours too...”
“How?”
“I’ll find a way. Damn, Key was so stubborn when I kept calling him, telling him that he should be careful around you. He just kept crying. He really thought you as someone close, didn’t he? You’re an asshole, Jinki.”
Being called by his real name made him smirked. “I hate that kid. Since we were little, he always get what he wanted. People are showering him with love and praises. Moreover when he married that Jonghyun, he became extremely rich. His way was too easy.”
“Whatever. I still can’t believe you hurt your own cousin.”
Dae Jung sighed, shook his head and was about to leave when Onew suddenly spoke.
“He said his life has more meaning now...what does that mean?”
Dae Jung arched his brows in confusion. “Of course. You just gave him a lot of trouble, dammit. But he managed to survive, and most importanly his relationship with Jonghyun even gotten stronger. I gotta admit I salute Jonghyun for being a husband like that.”
Seeing Onew say nothing in return, he added,
“He’s not broken anymore, Onew.”
***
“Is everything okay there?”, Key chirped from Jonghyun’s phone.
Jonghyun didn’t understand how Key’s phone could fall into the sea. It’s not the price, but Key always said he loved that phone, and Jonghyun had to order for the special edition just for his beloved husband. Just then he apologized for not being too careful and said that he’s been wanting to change his number, anyway.
Now he’s talking to the 2Min couple from Jonghyun’s phone.
“What is it, baby Tae? You’re official right now? CONGRATU-wait...I thought you guys were a couple anyway. Ahhh, doesn’t matter, I’m still happy for you guys!!”
Key kept on laughing and talked some more on the phone, before finally ending it.
“Take care, Minho-ah, Minnie.”
He ended it with a very loud sigh, causing Jonghyun to widened his eyes. The latter pulled Key into an embrace. “What is it?”
“Nothing, I’m just tired...”, Key said sheepishly.
“Swimming was fun, wasn’t it?”, Jonghyun chuckled, amused.
“Only with you though. Because you’re always there to hold me.”
Jonghyun smiled before turning off the lamp, and Key cuddled comfortably in his chest. He caressed Key’s hair lovingly. He love this figure in his embrace so badly.
I won’t let you go. Ever.
“Jjong...”
“Hm?”
“About that baby...do you think it’s time?”
Key looked up, staring at Jonghyun.
Finally this conversation surfaces. Jonghyun loves kids, but he knew Key wasn’t really comfortable around kids, and not ready to adopt one. Plus he thought he wasn’t gonna be a good Umma, but after several years of marriage, maybe it was natural, Key was being a really good husband, and definitely a good Umma. Jonghyun wasn’t gonna force Key if he himself wasn’t ready yet.
“I think...”
“Hm?”
“It’s time, when you say it’s time.”
Key looked thoughtful for a while before finally nodded. “I want it, Jjong...let’s have a baby. We’re gonna be a great parents...right?”
“Of course we do. Key-Umma.”
Key giggled as he snuggled closer to Jonghyun. “Jjong-appa! I love you, Jjong...I love you so much...”, he mumbled as he drifted to sleep.
He could feel Jonghyun tighten his grip, and he smiled.
My life is perfect.
***
“Ne...”
“Yes, Minnie?”
Taemin blushed and hit Minho playfully. No matter how many times Minho had called him with that nickname, he still blushed. He’s still not used, perhaps...but he was really happy. He called “Minho-hyung” once and Minho face faulted. Oh, the world of two new lovebirds.
“I’ve been wanting to ask you a question. May I?”
“Okay.”
Taemin twiddled his fingers. “Um... Why did you take the case in the first time?”
“Ah... You’ve been asking me that a lot of times.”
“Yes, and I don’t recall I ever got an answer.”
Minho chuckled. “Hmm... I myself don’t know. I guess.. I was just afraid that I will turn like Jonghyun?”
“Eh? I don’t understand.”
Minho sighed. “You know that I don’t like to talk much... And the core of JongKey’s problems is lack of communication. So I was like...curious...and I keep telling myself, this isn’t gonna happen to me. But I have to fix them first before believing it will not happen.”
Taemin nodded slowly. “Ah...that’s why you’re so eager to finish the case... Key was closing himself, and Jonghyun didn’t really care before... I see...”
“Yes. Communication is important in a relationship. Right?”
“Right...but, who did you lack of communication with?”
How could this man be so clueless?
Minho looked hesitant before finally answering. “I don’t want us to make the same mistake as them. That’s why I was so hard working on the case.”
Our relationship will be full of communication.
Taemin looked surprised, but then he smiled happily. “That means you...”
“Yes,” Minho said looking straight at Taemin in the eyes. “I’ve loved you since the first time I met you.”
“Ooh! Saranghae,” Taemin beamed and abruptly hugged his boyfriend and inhaled Minho’s scent, just like a five year old boy. He felt like he won’t let go and just entwined his fingers around Minho’s body. Enjoying every minute of the embrace. When Minho hugged back, he couldn’t stop enchanting the words representing his heart the most. “Saranghae, saranghae, saranghae, Hyung...”
“Nado saranghae...”, Minho replied.
They stayed like that for a while before Minho finally breaking the silence.
“So, um...”
“Yes?”
“How’s our communication going?”
Taemin could only laughed.
[6]
Author: FloweryMisha
Pairing(s): JongKey, 2Min
Warning: BoyxBoy love. Enough said.
Summary: Jonghyun and Key are married, but after several years of marriage, Key asked for a divorce. Desperate, Jonghyun comes to a famous lawyer to ask him to change Key's mind.
Author's Notes: I honestly think this chapter sucks... I'm so sorry. Well, just one chapter to go :)
[4]
“Say that again?”
“I’m gonna work with Jonghyun, Taeminnie,” Minho repeated absent mindedly as he grabbed a bottle of banana milk from the fridge.
Taemin blushed from the nickname Minho use for him, but then he quickly managed himself that now is not the time to blush over such matter. “B-but...your firm? You love your law firm...”
Minho frowned. “I never said that.”
“Well, I do! I love your law firm...”
The older one’s lips curved into a smile and ruffled his hair lovingly. “Thanks, Taeminnie.”
Minho walked past him and realizing that his boyfriend was serious, Taemin sighed. Wait a minute. His boyfriend? As in someone he’s dating with? There was never any confirmation about it, but right now they seemed to be in a relationship. For the last couple of days, Taemin had been sleeping in Minho’s apartment, and he never felt this secure being close to someone. Sure they kiss, they couldn’t stop kissing, and Minho’s arm on his waist felt so...right, like it belong there, on his waist. On his neck. On his cheek. On his hair. Everywhere.
“So..you’re giving up your career?”
“Well, since I understand law perfectly, he made me both Vice President and Head of Legal. So I don’t think so.”
“So you get to travel a lot with Jonghyun?”
“Maybe.”
“So does this mean I’m jobless?”
The last question made Minho looked into his boyfriend’s eyes. Yes, his boyfriend. That phrase is perfect. Lee Taemin is Choi Minho’s boyfriend. Although he was never quite sure when they started dating.
Maybe it needs to be confirmed.
“Of course not.”
Taemin’s gaze was on the floor, he was feeling slightly sad. Now that Minho’s gonna work with Jonghyun, he won’t be able to stick around Minho anymore. He won’t be able to see that serious face whenever he’s working a stack of papers, or that cool expression in the court law which made the other lawyers shivered. Taemin loved Minho so much that he wakes up everyday, feeling butterflies in his stomach, and can’t wait to go to work just to see him. He would wake up early and go home late, just to spend time with Minho.
Love?
The auburn haired man bring his fingers to his lips. He always thought his affection towards his Hyung was deep and caring...but, he never thought about love before. Of course you do! You always tell yourself how you love Choi Minho so much! But he always thought it was one sided. A one sided wasn’t love for Taemin. But now...
Could it be that...he really loved, no, love Minho? So deep that he didn’t want to be apart?
That might explained all the feelings that rushed whenever they’re close. Just one glance, and his legs felt weak. One touch, and Taemin’s heart almost stopped beating. And when they kissed...it was like Minho sucked the pain away from his life. He surrendered himself completely to the taller guy. He felt something warm crept up to his cheeks, great, he couldn’t stop blushing everytime he remembered their lips met.
“...minnie.”
Taemin thought someone called his name. He just shrugged it off. Then the thought of looking for another job hit him. Damn, he was too lazy to search for anything new...but if he didn’t start looking right away, he got bills to pay, and even though Jonghyun is so rich and Minho would be earning lots of money, surely he won’t lend from them.
Will Minho tell him to search for another job?
“Taeminnie!”
“Y-yes!! I’ll go look for another job!!”
Silence.
Then Minho started laughing. He laughed so hard that his body was leaning on the table, unable to support himself. Taemin was confused. He could see tears falling from Minho’s eyes, but they’re not like the ones that fell from Key’s, they’re joy. He was laughing so hard his stomach hurt.
What did I say to make him laugh like that? But...his smiling face is the best. God, I love it when you smile...you should smile more...
...but only for me, Taemin possesively added.
Minho wiped his eyes with the back of his arm. “So that’s your answer?”
Taemin blinked. “Eh? What answer?”
“You weren’t listening?”
The younger one shook his head, feeling guilty.
Minho smiled, amused. Then whatever it is that he was saying to Taemin erased the smile, and Taemin was sure for a moment he looked so thoughtful. Minho cleared his throat.
“I have the perfect job for you.”
“Really? What is it?"
“To be my boyfriend.”
Taemin blinked his eyes. “Your...boyfriend?”, he repeated dumbly.
“Yes.”
So that means we’re not official yet! Ah, stupid Taemin! But we did kiss... Hey, sometimes friends kiss each other! But he just told me...does this mean he wants to make things official? Argh, how am I supposed to react?
Taemin was so stressed with his own thoughts that he didn’t even realize Minho was already standing in front of him. He snapped back to reality when Minho cupped his chin.
Their eyes met, and Taemin felt like the time stopped. All he could think about was how Minho’s face so perfect, so handsome. Taemin held his breath, as if his breath would ruin this perfect moment.
Minho started to close the distance between them, and before brushing his lips softly against Taemin’s, he could hear Minho whispered,
“Please, don’t give your heart to anyone else.”
***
It was a bright, sunny day when the JongKey couple arrived at Paris.
Key didn’t want to go at first, but Jonghyun insisted that they take their second honeymoon. Thus Jongkey thought he really needed a vacation, all the tense he felt for the last couple of weeks was killing him. He felt perfectly calm, trusting his company to Minho. Choi Minho, the man he just knew. Key looked uncertain at first and asked him if he was sure about it, but Jonghyun felt like he couldn’t trust anyone else right now.
So, here they are, after checking in at the hotel, they walked to the beach together, hand in hand.
Key admitted that the lost feeling had came back. He felt safe. He finally was able to sleep in peace, with Jonghyun’s arms around him, holding him close. He didn’t feel scared or worry anymore, their marriage was saved, their communications became better. Jonghyun was just like the one Key knew from a long time ago. Caring and romantic. Tender and loving.
“So Minho’s office was closed?”
“Seems like it,” Jonghyun answered as they headed to a luxurious yacht he rented at the hotel before. “I feel like swimming. Care to go to the middle of the sea?”
“I’ll go with you wherever you take me. So what about Baby Tae?”
“Baby what?”
“Taemin, Baby Tae. Oh come on, Jjong...he’s so cute and Minho’s so protective of him! Now that I think of it, I really want him as my son,” Key giggled.
“Stop saying things about Taemin that way. It freaks me out.”
Key pouted. “You’re freaked out about having a son?”
“No, it freaks me out to hear you use that tone about Taemin. If you want a baby, let’s make a baby. Let’s adopt. We need an heir anyway.”
Key was gaping. It was not the last sentence, but the first one. “You’re...jealous, Jjong?”
Jonghyun looked away. “No I am not.”
“Awww...my Jongie is jealouuuss...”, Key cutely hugged Jonghyun. “I love it when you’re jealous...but don’t you think it’s funny to be jealous to Taemin? Minho, now that’s another story...”
Jonghyun’s face darkened and Key quickly kissed him.
“Joking, baby, joking. Let’s swim!”
***
Jonghyun told the captain to stop the yacht and he started to undress, getting ready for swimming. Key peeked at the transparent, blue water and gulped. His memories of drowning in a pool played back. After that he became extremely scared whenever people ask him to swim. Jonghyun, was already in his swimming boxers, stared at him, motioning to the sea. Key shook his head.
“I have you, baby. You’re not gonna drown.”
“I-I’m gonna need some time first, I need to gain courage,” Key said softly, still gripping his wine glass kind of tightly and shuddered. “You go first.”
Jonghyun chuckled. “Okay. I’ll be back for you later.”
His perfect body made the waitresses glanced at him, unable to hide their curiosity. Key felt a tinge of jealous but then again, Jonghyun was being very attractive and seeing his wedding ring still curled perfectly in his finger made Key smiled.
I love you, Kim Jonghyun.
His phone suddenly rang and Key glanced at the screen. Someone he knew. Key put the glass on the table and glared at his phone in disgust. Then he felt like he need to settle everything. He need to move on, to leave what had hurt him, to be able to stand strong. So he decided to pick up the phone.
After some time that seemed like forever, he pressed the Yes button.
“Yoboseo.”
A cold tone.
The voice on the other line whine. “Keeey, you’re in Paris? Why you didn’t tell me?”
“Jjong just decided our second honeymoon. Why should I tell you anyway?”
“Aish..why are you being so cold? You usually tell me everything...”
“Not anymore.”
Key could feel his hatred building up inside of him and wanted to toss the phone to the sea below. But once again, his brain telling him he should clear things up, and end this uncomfortable feeling. He’s not gonna let anything stand between him and Jonghyun anymore.
“I hate you. I don’t wanna talk to you anymore.”
“Wae, Key??”
“I know it wasn’t Dae Jung. I know it was you. He was your friend. And you’re the one who video taped me. Dae Jung left because you told him to, remember? I was...I was so scared to admit the truth, I didn’t want to believe you, of all people, did it to me, I thought you really cared about me.”
Key almost cried, but he told himself, not this time. He wouldn’t waste another tear for the past.
The other line was quiet, and then he heard a laugh. A dark laugh, saying, “What took you so long?”
“Shut up. You’re lucky I’m not reporting you to the police. And those men who raped me...who slept with me at the hotel...they better be outta sight. Because if I see them, even just a glance, they’re dead. They’re so dead. I have the authority to silence public, remember?”
Kim Jonghyun and now the mighty lawyer Choi Minho.
“Maybe you should go out of town too. Change your name. Change your face. I loathe you so much, even speaking, no, hearing your name would hurt my ears and mouth.”
Still chuckling. “Okay. Any last words?”
Key bit his lip, began to tremble. “Just...why? Why are you doing this to me?”
“Why? Oh dear, it’s what they always say at the end of the situation.”
“Do you...love Jonghyun?”
“Me? Pfft...get real! Of course not!”
“Then why with all the divorce thing?”
“That doesn’t matter. I just wanna see you suffer. Even if you’re divorcing with him, I’m still gonna send that video to him. He’s your everything. I just wanna take that life away from you.”
Key covered his mouth with a hand. “Are you crazy?? I thought we’re-“
“Friends? Family? Oh, you should think about that twice! I was always the one left with no choices! I had to take care of you, I had to listen to your stories and nagging, your Jjong was this, your life was that, I’m sick of it! And you still manage to have such a goddess smile! Fuck, I’m gonna wipe that smile off your face! And I was happy, so happy to see you suffer, if only your new friends didn’t poke their nose...if only your Jjong didn’t go to that fucking laywer...”
Key noticed the mocking tone.
“Thanks to you, I found myself some really nice new friends. I may only just know them, but I know their hearts, their intentions were pure...unlike you. God I despise you so much. Just FYI, I am so happy with my life right now, and now that I think about it, I should be thankful to you. My life has more meaning right now.”
Silence from the end of the line.
“Goodbye, Onew.”
Key tossed the phone into the sea.
***
Onew blankly stared at the phone in his hand. He then smirked to himself. “Your life has more meaning? Yeah right...”
“Fuck you, Onew,” Dae Jung hissed from the door. He stood there, glaring. “You ruin my life. I’m gonna make sure I ruin yours too...”
“How?”
“I’ll find a way. Damn, Key was so stubborn when I kept calling him, telling him that he should be careful around you. He just kept crying. He really thought you as someone close, didn’t he? You’re an asshole, Jinki.”
Being called by his real name made him smirked. “I hate that kid. Since we were little, he always get what he wanted. People are showering him with love and praises. Moreover when he married that Jonghyun, he became extremely rich. His way was too easy.”
“Whatever. I still can’t believe you hurt your own cousin.”
Dae Jung sighed, shook his head and was about to leave when Onew suddenly spoke.
“He said his life has more meaning now...what does that mean?”
Dae Jung arched his brows in confusion. “Of course. You just gave him a lot of trouble, dammit. But he managed to survive, and most importanly his relationship with Jonghyun even gotten stronger. I gotta admit I salute Jonghyun for being a husband like that.”
Seeing Onew say nothing in return, he added,
“He’s not broken anymore, Onew.”
***
“Is everything okay there?”, Key chirped from Jonghyun’s phone.
Jonghyun didn’t understand how Key’s phone could fall into the sea. It’s not the price, but Key always said he loved that phone, and Jonghyun had to order for the special edition just for his beloved husband. Just then he apologized for not being too careful and said that he’s been wanting to change his number, anyway.
Now he’s talking to the 2Min couple from Jonghyun’s phone.
“What is it, baby Tae? You’re official right now? CONGRATU-wait...I thought you guys were a couple anyway. Ahhh, doesn’t matter, I’m still happy for you guys!!”
Key kept on laughing and talked some more on the phone, before finally ending it.
“Take care, Minho-ah, Minnie.”
He ended it with a very loud sigh, causing Jonghyun to widened his eyes. The latter pulled Key into an embrace. “What is it?”
“Nothing, I’m just tired...”, Key said sheepishly.
“Swimming was fun, wasn’t it?”, Jonghyun chuckled, amused.
“Only with you though. Because you’re always there to hold me.”
Jonghyun smiled before turning off the lamp, and Key cuddled comfortably in his chest. He caressed Key’s hair lovingly. He love this figure in his embrace so badly.
I won’t let you go. Ever.
“Jjong...”
“Hm?”
“About that baby...do you think it’s time?”
Key looked up, staring at Jonghyun.
Finally this conversation surfaces. Jonghyun loves kids, but he knew Key wasn’t really comfortable around kids, and not ready to adopt one. Plus he thought he wasn’t gonna be a good Umma, but after several years of marriage, maybe it was natural, Key was being a really good husband, and definitely a good Umma. Jonghyun wasn’t gonna force Key if he himself wasn’t ready yet.
“I think...”
“Hm?”
“It’s time, when you say it’s time.”
Key looked thoughtful for a while before finally nodded. “I want it, Jjong...let’s have a baby. We’re gonna be a great parents...right?”
“Of course we do. Key-Umma.”
Key giggled as he snuggled closer to Jonghyun. “Jjong-appa! I love you, Jjong...I love you so much...”, he mumbled as he drifted to sleep.
He could feel Jonghyun tighten his grip, and he smiled.
My life is perfect.
***
“Ne...”
“Yes, Minnie?”
Taemin blushed and hit Minho playfully. No matter how many times Minho had called him with that nickname, he still blushed. He’s still not used, perhaps...but he was really happy. He called “Minho-hyung” once and Minho face faulted. Oh, the world of two new lovebirds.
“I’ve been wanting to ask you a question. May I?”
“Okay.”
Taemin twiddled his fingers. “Um... Why did you take the case in the first time?”
“Ah... You’ve been asking me that a lot of times.”
“Yes, and I don’t recall I ever got an answer.”
Minho chuckled. “Hmm... I myself don’t know. I guess.. I was just afraid that I will turn like Jonghyun?”
“Eh? I don’t understand.”
Minho sighed. “You know that I don’t like to talk much... And the core of JongKey’s problems is lack of communication. So I was like...curious...and I keep telling myself, this isn’t gonna happen to me. But I have to fix them first before believing it will not happen.”
Taemin nodded slowly. “Ah...that’s why you’re so eager to finish the case... Key was closing himself, and Jonghyun didn’t really care before... I see...”
“Yes. Communication is important in a relationship. Right?”
“Right...but, who did you lack of communication with?”
How could this man be so clueless?
Minho looked hesitant before finally answering. “I don’t want us to make the same mistake as them. That’s why I was so hard working on the case.”
Our relationship will be full of communication.
Taemin looked surprised, but then he smiled happily. “That means you...”
“Yes,” Minho said looking straight at Taemin in the eyes. “I’ve loved you since the first time I met you.”
“Ooh! Saranghae,” Taemin beamed and abruptly hugged his boyfriend and inhaled Minho’s scent, just like a five year old boy. He felt like he won’t let go and just entwined his fingers around Minho’s body. Enjoying every minute of the embrace. When Minho hugged back, he couldn’t stop enchanting the words representing his heart the most. “Saranghae, saranghae, saranghae, Hyung...”
“Nado saranghae...”, Minho replied.
They stayed like that for a while before Minho finally breaking the silence.
“So, um...”
“Yes?”
“How’s our communication going?”
Taemin could only laughed.
[6]