To say he was irritated was an understatement. Jimin was ready to launch his phone at Taehyung’s head.
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‘I swear to god, Tae,’ Jimin lowered his phone, ‘this is the sixth time I’ve been to the checkout. You’ll have to go without your Honey Butter Chips.’
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Between them, they had finally decided to stock the cupboards, and the supermarket delivery app was the easiest option. They really needed a housekeeper, but that came with its own obstacles.
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Whilst he was left to navigate his way around the finicky shopping app, Taehyung was engrossed in tracking the delivery of their first big piece of equipment as it made its way through the streets of Seoul.
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The sooner everything arrived, the sooner Jimin could have the team of labourers seal up the gaping hole that was smashed out to accommodate bringing in the large machines.
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Jimin’s phone had been glued to his ear this past week, and no sooner had he paid for their shopping, it was ringing again. With the renovation project at Park Grande Complex, the new megastructure, and the myriad of tasks that came with setting up the new laboratory, he was in demand.
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Each time it rang, or pinged a text alert, he eagerly checked it and hoped to see one name in particular, and this time it was no different.
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He was desperate to get to know the evasive beauty a little more. She had his number, and definitely flirted with him, but that was five days ago now.
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‘Are you going to answer that?’ Taehyung asked.
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Jimin cleared his throat. ‘Park Jimin,’ he greeted the caller with an authoritative air.
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Only yesterday did it occur to them that they would have an extortionate amount of equipment in the unsecured building. Even though the estate resembled Fort Knox with the towering iron gates, a perimeter fence topped with razor spikes, and security cameras, a little extra reinforcement wouldn’t do any harm.
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‘They’ve arrived to fit the motion sensors.’ Jimin stood to make a move, but when Taehyung didn’t budge, he clipped the back of his head for his attention. ‘You coming?’
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‘I have some important documents being delivered, you know where we want them,’ he droned and rested his ankle over the other.
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Jimin stepped onto the porch and instantly regretted wearing only a t-Shirt. Wanting to get the job done, he sucked it up and braved the cool breeze. Thankfully, the van was already approaching up the path and so he walked over to greet the two men.
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He gave them a quick once over, along with the mess in their vehicle. They were in uniforms, and although they weren’t immaculate, they were clean enough to ride in his Range Rover. He wasn’t willing to walk the grounds and make idle chit chat with them, and so he motioned them to follow.
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One guy sat up front, and the other grabbed a seat in the back. The first stop, and the most important installation, would be the front gate. The two men barely spoke as they gawked through the windows at the expanse of land.
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Once he had given his order, and happy the men understood, he took a right and drove to the building causing all the upheaval. He instructed for four more motion sensors to be strategically installed to cover all possible routes to their lab.
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Jimin looked at his phone whilst the men discussed options of where and how they would be best placed. He scrolled down his contacts to Maya, but quickly shut his screen off. He hated being the one to text first, and after he turned up at her door, he thought he had done enough for her to at least drop him a quick line.
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‘It looks to be pretty straight forward,’ the man in the front seat interrupted his thoughts. ‘Should we head back so we can get our tools?’
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Jimin released the brakes and began to take the loop back to the house when the all too familiar vibration rattled in the centre compartment. He refrained from getting his hopes up, and he was right not to.
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His friend who was seemingly avoiding any work today had kindly texted to inform him that the micromanipulator was a couple of minutes away, and that he was still tied up at the house.
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Jimin put his foot down and returned the pair back to their van, and then drove back to the entrance to meet the delivery truck. After guiding them to the lab, he showed the brawny men where to place the box.
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With bulging biceps beneath their dark blue overalls, they shuffled the heavy item onto the edge of the truck and lowered it onto a portable trolley. Jimin propped himself against a wall, happy to oversee rather than offer a hand as he took a minute to think about how he would handle tonight’s events.
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Taehyung had mentioned this morning that his grand plan with Aera would go ahead this evening. Although they had shared many women over the years, this one made him nervous. Jimin had never seen his friend have such an infatuation with a woman - it was clear he had a serious thing for her. Only on the premise of helping his best friend, was he happy to go along with Taehyung’s plan.
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Jimin was brought back to the present when the stocky men politely let him know that the item was in place as instructed, and so he reached into his pocket and slipped them a handsome tip and followed in his car as they left the grounds.
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With his hands still fixed on the wheel, he pressed his forehead onto the leather arch. Instead of stewing over why Maya hadn’t contacted him, he decided to cut the bullshit and text her. Her playing hard to get had only made him more determined to have her, and he would have her one way or the other.
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Finding a wife was still heavy on his shoulders, but he knew the chance of Maya being that woman was unlikely. At best, he was hoping for a couple of dates with some late night “ramen” before he’d have to let her go. She was far too sweet to be involved in his world.
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Jimin cringed every time he read his words back, and started over at least five times before settling on a simple yet forward approach.
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Dinner at 8?
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No sooner had he sent it, did he see three dotted lines appear.
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What took you so long Mr B?
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So she was waiting for him. Interesting.
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I could say the same to you.
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Jimin watched in anticipation for her reply.
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Can you make it to Jeju Island by 8?
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He felt a smile growing that he couldn’t fight and in a heartbeat he was contemplating all the ways he could get to Jeju this evening.
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Leaving a cloud of dust, Jimin floored it to the house, and barged through the door. His plan was to tell Taehyung where he was heading, pack a couple of items and be on his way.
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‘Tae,’ he yelled, but was met with silence. ‘Taehyung!’
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‘Did you get the package?’ A voice drifted from above before he swanned downstairs.
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‘I’m going to Jeju Island,’ Jimin babbled as he hurried through the hall, but he stopped when he suddenly came face-to-face with Taehyung.
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‘When?’ he scrutinised.
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‘Now.’ Jimin tried to side-step.
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‘Okay. Rewind.’ Taehyung extended an arm across his chest, preventing him from moving. ‘Why do you want to go to Jeju Island?’
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‘Well. Maya said-’ Jimin scratched his head, suddenly feeling a little stupid. It seemed perfectly plausible to him a couple of minutes ago, but now he had to say it out loud it was laughable. ‘Nevermind.’
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‘Why don’t you go and check what time the security workers will be gone?’ His friend spun him to face the door. ‘And hurry back. We need to run through our plan for tonight.’
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Jimin shuffled off, letting his plans of a last minute romantic date on Jeju Island dissipate.
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‘I’m going to hide your suitcase, Park Jimin.’ Taehyung’s deep voice echoed off the walls as he closed the door behind him.
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*
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Taehyung padded back to his room, took his spot at the quaint seating area, and peered out over the estate to keep an eye on Jimin’s whereabouts.
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Day was becoming evening, and he was excited as he pondered over how tonight would pan out.
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The timing of Mr Bak’s delivery was perfect. He’d already browsed Aera’s file and learned some stimulating facts, and now Jimin was out of his hair, he could continue retrieving information without the man lurking over his shoulder.
Taehyung scanned the reams of text again, smirking at her list of illegal activities.
She had totted up an impressive rap sheet of petty crimes including theft, drugs, and assault. The latter landed her a small stint in prison.
The first page amused him, whilst the second certainly stirred him.
Attempted murder.
Skimming through the lengthy report, it turned out that she had allegedly poisoned her psychiatrist, and the only reason she wasn’t sitting in a jail cell was because there was not enough evidence for a conviction.
Aera was worse than he ever could have imagined, but he did not anticipate what came after.
At the tender age of twelve, she was labelled a murderer for killing a child of the same age at school.
The notes on the case stated that they got into a fight whilst on a trip. There was a struggle in a shallow body of water and Aera held a boy underwater until he stopped breathing. Tsk, the poor boy died at the scene.
The report went on to state that she showed no remorse for her actions. Due to her age, she was too young to have a court trial. She claimed self defense, and since there were no witnesses that came forward, it was impossible to prove otherwise.
The evaluation of the shrink was interesting, and one part in particular stood out to him.
Aera is unable to understand the seriousness of the incident and is unable to determine that what she did was wrong. She shows a significant lack of empathy towards others, and traits of a sociopath/psychopath.
The notes claimed that she was sent away to a juvenile detention centre, which he presumed was where she met her psychiatrist.
Spying Jimin heading back up the path, Taehyung quickly slid the papers into a drawer and headed downstairs.
It was late afternoon and, although they had run though their plan, he wanted to go over it again. Taehyung was making his way to the living room to wait for his sidekick, when a loud thud caught his attention from upstairs.
You’ll be getting plenty of attention tonight darling. He simpered at the thought of Aera, and how she was clearly banging for attention because he had been somewhat distant with her the past couple of days.
‘In here,’ Taehyung asserted when the front door slammed.
‘Let me guess.’ Jimin sprung over the back of the sofa to sit beside him. ‘You want to talk about “Operation Aera”.’
Taehyung knew that Jimin was aware of what was needed of him, but he was unable to predict how Aera would react. Now he knew a little more about her, he was concerned that this may have been the wrong way to go about making her submit to him.
The issue he had was that he knew Aera would only mock him about Jimin time and time again if he didn’t do this. So looking at his friend, he felt as though he was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Taehyung drew a long breath and clasped his hands together. ‘Just don’t mess this up, Jimin.’
‘As long as you make that call, it will be fine.’ Jimin gave him a friendly fist pump. ‘If you don’t, well, I can’t be accountable for what happens. The woman wants me,’ he joked with a Cheshire cat grin.
Taehyung backhanded his thigh for the jibe but released a quiet chuckle.
‘Be rough with her if needed,’ Taehyung stated, wanting to ensure Jimin knew he had the go ahead to maintain control. ‘I’ll be on the other side of the door and ready to make the call to get you out.’
‘Relax, Tae. She’s chained to the bed. I got this.’
‘I’ll be in the office.’ Taehyung stood up and rolled his tense shoulders. ‘Come and find me once the sensors have been installed.’
Although he was nervous, he was more excited at the possibility of letting Aera into his world. In hindsight, he wished there was a camera installed in her room just to see the look on her face when Jimin walked in.
Once the evening was out of the way, he could figure out his next move and concentrate on his proposal to Yoongi. The meeting he’d accepted was only a couple of weeks away, and he needed to make sure his offer was unrefusable.
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Aera hadn't had the opportunity to stretch her legs today due to there being too much activity around the house. She didn’t want to get caught and mess with the equilibrium.
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Taehyung’s visits had been short since their trip to the basement. It was clear that he was pissed and still giving her the silent treatment.
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Although he openly admitted that he was in a mood, she didn’t miss the spark he tried to hide when his eyes met hers and he would momentarily stop and let himself be at one with her.
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Since he chained her back up rather tightly after blowing his lid, Aera had to once again pick the locks, and she was thankful for thinking ahead and keeping the hairpin close by.
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She did have plans for a snoop in his wardrobe again today. He owned a ridiculous selection of luxury clothing that she could totally rock.
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The house was quieter than it had been all day, so she figured now was her chance for a private fashion show. Slipping one hand free, she tried to release the other, but froze when she heard the door in Taehyung’s bedroom open, and the hum of his baritone voice.
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Aera groaned, knowing that he was either going to show her more of his passive-aggressive attitude, or hide in his bedroom instead of taking control over his feelings and making her his. Lying on the bed all day was a snooze fest, even more so when he wasn’t giving her the attention she craved from him.
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She slipped her hand back into the shackle, ready to toy with the man that made blood rush to her core everytime he entered.
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Taehyung’s muffled voice became louder, along with another she wasn’t too familiar with. Aera kept her eyes firmly fixed on the door as if trying to penetrate the wood to see what was unfolding on the other side.
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When the handle suddenly eased downwards, a euphoric wave swept her body at the thought of seeing him.
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The crazy son of a bitch, Aera smirked when a rather intense looking Jimin appeared at the threshold.
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It looked like he was actually going to let Jimin fuck her. Taehyung was crazier than she thought, and she loved it!
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If he wants to play. I’ll play.
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Jimin drew closer, but his demeanour was nothing like the man who’d walked in on them after her arrival. This man looked intimidating and like he was in no mood to play nice.
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Was he as messed up as Taehyung? Aera thought as she studied his features, trying to see the intent in his gaze.
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Jimin was beautiful, she couldn’t deny it, but in her eyes, nothing in comparison to Taehyung.
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Perhaps he has a woman in his room too? The question crossed her mind after the curveball she had just been thrown. Does he expect me to fight Jimin?
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The possibility troubled Aera, but she didn’t have time to figure out Taehyung’s intentions. From her short assessment, the outcome could go one of two ways: Taehyung would be jealous if she had the balls to see this through. Or it would push him a step too far and he would kill her.
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I vote for making him jealous, Aera ended her internal dispute.
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‘Hello, little lamb.’ Jimin tilted his head and let his eyes wander over her body.
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Lamb? Aera didn’t say anything, but she was sure that her puzzled expression gave her away. Was that a term of endearment?
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‘Were you expecting someone else?’ It was the first time Jimin had spoken to her directly, and his voice was soft yet domineering. Of course, she was expecting someone else, but the psychopath refused to admit his own feelings.
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‘No,’ Aera lied. ‘I was expecting you. Hopefully you know how to have fun, unlike Taehyung,’ she said, raising her voice a little, suspecting he was listening on the other side of the door.
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Jimin dragged his thumb over her lips, then trailed his fingers to her shoulders to slip away the straps of her silk chemise. This guy wasn’t messing around. Aera almost tensed up, but she held her nerve and kept her eyes on him as he fisted the material and pulled it up to reveal her nude body.
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It was so different in contrast to how Taehyung’s touch sent flurries of electricity through her, but she stayed as relaxed as possible, knowing that she was going to prove a point.
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Aera’s eyes were drawn to Jimin’s hand when it rubbed the dick packed tight inside his jeans. Once he had her attention, he yanked his t-shirt over his head, unbuckled his belt, and let his jeans drop to the floor.
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Every inch of his body was toned, and she could hardly complain at the view. Her eyes did widen, however, at the unusual scars covering his torso. Taehyung had a prominent scar, but his chest was perfectly smooth. She had noticed it carved into his back, and wondered if Jimin had one there too.
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Jimin's knees rested on the mattress beside her head, and it was hard to look anywhere else but at his swollen manhood that was ready to be put to use.
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Let’s show Taehyung what he’s missing, Aera reasoned before locking eyes with the man above her as she moved closer with parted lips.
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‘You want this?’ He smirked and bit down on his lip as he snatched the back of her hair.
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Aera hooked a hand inside the band of his boxers, pulled them down enough to let his length spring out, and took him in her mouth. What she wouldn’t give for Taehyung to walk in right now, throw Jimin to one side and take her out of pure jealousy.
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Thinking about Taehyung whilst she pleasured Jimin made her take him deeper, and Aera sensed him start to lose control as his fingers tightened in her hair.
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‘F-fuck...you filthy bitch,’ Jimin muttered as he closed his eyes and threw his head back in pleasure.
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Aera moaned when he started to thrust and push into her until he hit the back of her throat and made her gag, but she didn’t resist his power.
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Jimin became still for a moment, grunting when he dragged her head back and let his cock fall from her mouth.
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‘Aren’t you something?’ he snarled through heavy breathing as he placed his hands on her chest and forced her onto her back.
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‘Is it my turn now?’ Aera wiped her mouth with the back of her hand while Jimin positioned himself on top of her and grinded against her leg.
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‘What I do to you is up to me.’ Jimin declared as he grabbed his belt from the floor.
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His eyes smouldered as he stuffed it in her mouth and secured it around the back of her skull, and Aera prepared herself when he reached beneath her and gave her arse a firm grasp. She was sure she about to receive the fuck she needed, but not from the man she desperately wanted.
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‘You’re really fucked up, you know that?’ Jimin squeezed her cheeks between his fingers and made her look at him.
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When a buzzing drilled against the wooden floorboards, both their heads turned. Jimin gave her the most charming smile as he stood and retrieved the phone from his strewn clothing.
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‘Yup. I’ll be right there.’
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