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Namjoon walks the hallway towards his father's office. The place reeks of riches and grandeur, nothing less for the Kim's. One of the richest and influential families in Seoul. He was busy running the family company when his father called for him and personally ask him to come back home immediately.
The older man's action piqued his interest and that's the reason why he hurried up to get here. He sighs as he stands at the front of his father's office, located at the west wing farthest to the main rooms.
He raps on the door lightly before opening it as soon as he heard his father's go signal.
"Son..it's good that you are finally here."
Namjoon bows low to his father before taking a seat in front of him. He glances at his father who seems to be in a good mood as he smiles to himself while sitting comfortably in his chair behind his huge office table.
"You do know that our family has a deal with the Kims of Gwacheon regarding the marriage arrangement between the two families."
Namjoon hesitantly nods his head.
"Since you're young, we keep on stating the fact that you and Seokjin should better be acquainted and be close enough so that when the time comes for your marriage to be done you can have at least an amicable relationship with each other. But.."
Namjoon raises an eyebrow at that, he sat up straighter and expectantly looks at his father. He wants Seokjin, everyone knows that. He's been friends with the man since diaper days and as the man grew up to be a beauty, he developed an infatuation towards him which was encouraged by both their parents.
"But the marriage arrangement with Seokjin won't happen, he is now betrothed to someone else." Mr. Kim said grievously as he knew his son's feelings towards Seokjin.
Namjoon scrunches his eyebrows and stands up in anger.
"What the fuck?! Father, you just cant..no one can break a long time arranged marriage that just cannot be.." Namjoon hisses in anger as he paces back and forth. His mind is in a jumbled mess, he needs to know the reason why.
Mr. Kim looks at his son in understanding, he knows that the young heir has that arrogance and pride as what all heirs should have, but the older man knows that the worst is not over yet.
"We can't do anything about this son for Mrs. Kim has played with us since the beginning. Wanting to gain more she lied to us about Seokjin being the one who is betrothed to you when the truth is he's not the one but their other son Hoseok."
Namjoon curses under his breath, he personally knew Hoseok since the younger man is as close to his brother as can be. As a child Hoseok always runs around trying to play with them when he is clearly much younger than them.
"This is so fucked up..wait who will Seokjin marry then?"
"He will marry the Min heir, Yoongi."
Namjoon narrows his eyes at the thought of Yoongi marrying his Seokjin..yes his. He will not give in to this whole situation, clearly, this is all a joke.
"Father, Yoongi is my friend and he knows since we're children that Seokjin belongs to me. I will talk to him, maybe we can have an agreement, he can have the younger brother I know for a fact that Yoongi fancies him anyway."
Mr. Kim sigh, wanting to run a hand on his aching head. He doesn't want to trouble his son but they should follow what was clearly written in the contract made by their Grandfathers.
"Son...I knew you will be angry but believe me when I say that I already check every loophole into this, I also wanted Seokjin to be your husband, such a gentle-mannered young man that he is but alas we can't. So if you wanted to gain your inheritance and be as free as you can with your life and decisions I suggest that you and Hoseok should work things out. It's not really that bad son, he is in a way a family friend too and he already grew up with you guys."
"I hate this father, I gain a husband that is a son of a local prostitute, taken in by his rich father, clothed and trained as a young master but alas blood is blood. Have you seen how different he is from Seokjin? He is a rebel, how can I be attracted to someone who is as masculine as I am..if it is okay I will prefer a woman partner than him." Namjoon scowls as he thinks how wrong Hoseok is for him.
Mr. Kim leans forward and looks at his son intently.
"You will be the dominant one in the relationship son, never forget that. As the submissive one, Hoseok has the responsibility to listen and obey you. But. I will probably need to remind you to never abuse the power you hold and please son, open your heart, open your eyes. Hoseok is all grown up now, he is not the scrawny kid from the past, there are many suitors that asked his father for his hand in marriage but was kindly declined since he is supposed to marry. Yoongi at first, that is before the truth came up that Mrs. Kim has switched the names and description of your betrothed."
"I will find my way out of this father...I will have Seokjin."
Mr. Kim shakes his head as his son walks out of his office. Wanting to tear Seokjin's mother from limb to limb at what she did, wanting her own son in the richer family she lied about who Namjoon's betrothed is, hating her husband's son with another woman she placed him with the Mins.
"God helps Hoseok in this one please...he is a good child."
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Namjoon purposefully strides towards the bar on the club where he and Yoongi are scheduled for a meet-up. Ordering a drink as soon as he sat down he stares dumbly at the table and curses his life. He has made a call to Seokjin as soon as he had his talk with his father. The man greeted him warmly, nothing out of ordinary but since he started talking about what his father tells him Seokjin immediately stops his rants.
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"Namjoon, I know that you are pissed off and I felt guilty of what my own mother has done but we still have some time to correct the wrongs, we still have time to get to know our real partners and I hope, I really do hope that you will treat my baby brother the same way that you treats me." Seokjin softly said as Namjoon curses under his breath.
"You can't just say yes to this right? I like you Seokjin, all my life I thought that you will be mine someday and now this? You will not object to this nonsense and just let them separate us?"
There's a long silence on the line as Seokjin tries to control his emotions.
"All my life I was thought that you are going to be my husband. The thing is, as I grew up I realized that I don't appreciate being forced to do something without my consent. Yes, you are a wonderful man Namjoon, you treated me so kindly, heck you treated me like a princess, but I wasn't given the choice, I was told of the fact and I just obeyed what was being told."
"I like you, I really do but I am not in love with you, so I can't really lie and say I am heartbroken about this sudden call off,..we both feel angry about sudden changes but tell me do you have any other options for us to go against the elders?"
Namjoon stayed silent.
"I will think of something..I will find a way for us to stay together."
"As sweet as that sound we only have a week now before our families announce the upcoming marriages between the Kims of Gwacheon, Kims of Seoul and Mins of Daegu."
Namjoon stays silent and gritted his teeth.
"As I said earlier, I will find a way."
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Min Yoongi entered the bar and searches for Namjoon, they have known each other since they were kids, simply because of the fact that they share the same status in life, their families belong to old money, rich and influential families.
He sits beside the taller man who turns to him with a serious expression on.
"You little shit.." Namjoon hisses dangerously but Yoongi ignores him. Choosing to order a drink for himself.
"Before you start wailing, I want you to think about this fact. Do you honestly think that I want Seokjin like that? You know, like how you want him?" Yoongi asked after he takes a shot.
"I..I know but you should do something!" Namjoon insisted.
"Do you think I didn't? I grew up with the thought of claiming Hoseok from his fucked up family and taking him away with me back to Daegu when the shit hits the fan and reality bites my ass that Seokjin is the one I am to marry." Yoongi glumly said as he released a deep breath.
He likes Hoseok, he likes the man's personality, his cheerfulness, and his warmth. He decided way back when he's a kid that Hoseok's warmth is perfect for his coldness. He thought that clearly they are meant for each other.
"We can get a way to get through this..we can change our parent's mind. Or... Wait I have an idea.."
Yoongi looks shrewdly at Namjoon.
"If you think that our respective partners will say yes to that then go..but if one of them objects, then we will stop this nonsense and just let the marriage proceeds."
"Fine..if both of them agree."
The two men shake hands as they continue to drink wanting nothing more than to forget the news that makes them lose shit.
TBC^^
A/N: pairing's conversation next chapter ❤