3

In his rimless power glasses, Jungkook looked really hot. By the look on his face, it was clear he was focused on something. It was already 6 PM and most of the office floors were empty. His deep work was interrupted by a knock at the door of his cabin.

"Jungkook, may I come in?" Jimin asked politely. At least he tried.

When Jungkook concentrates on something, he forgets everything around him and absolutely hates interruptions when he's about to get something out of it.

"Yes Jimin," he replied hiding his fury.

"You're not leaving?"

"You came to ask that?" Jungkook knew very well, Jimin never cared about his boss much. If he is extra polite to you, it means something.

"Hmm, I need permission to leave the office two hours early tomorrow", Jimin answered straight up otherwise his project manager would give him a good lecture.

Jungkook took off his spectacles and spoke rubbing his nasal bridge.

"Jimin, I've told you a million times to ask for a day off or permission during office hours." Jungkook said, annoyed, "Just because I'm sitting here after work doesn't mean you can say official things now."

Jimin tried to control his anger. He is a short temper. However, he can't show his grumpiness to his boss. In his mind, he thought he would stop at nothing to get his revenge someday.

Jungkook continued, "I have noticed you do this frequently on Fridays. I allow you now but if you take unplanned day off or permission going forward, I won't let it aside."

Jimin slumped his head. In his own mind, he felt a little relieved that everyone had left the ODC so no one would know about this embarrassing situation. Well except his best friend J-hope.

"Sorry Jungkook. I will not repeat this again. And thank you!" Jimin left, smirking. Then he opened his messenger and sent a message to his girlfriend. Babe, ready for movie tomorrow?. 

Jungkook shook his head and was about to return to his work. His mobile vibrated and displayed a message notification from his father. He tapped it and opened his chat.

"Hey buddy, where are you?"

Seeing the message, he knitted his eyebrows and remembered the morning conversation.

Morning

The moment Jungkook answered the phone, Jungkook's father asked him: "Jungkookieee, are you still sleeping?" Even though he knew it was Friday, Jungkook must have been getting ready for work.

Jungkook looked at the mobile screen. It was 7AM. To apply gel to his hair, he turned on the mobile speaker rather than holding the phone. He lived in a two-bedroom apartment, thirty minutes by bike from his office. Though the office hours start at 9AM he would be there by 8AM to start his day early and reply to emails in a relax mind. He liked it that way. He'd leave at 7PM after two hours of official office hours. 

"Well, dad, I'd like to sleep but, unfortunately it is Friday", Jungkook chuckled a bit. And yesterday, he couldn't sleep at his regular time. Thanks to Tae, he had to rethink his sexual preferences. Long debate in his mind finally left him confused instead of answering. When the clock struck midnight, he gave up and convinced himself that the man in question was just handsome. He wasn't drooling at him but envied his beauty.

"I know my son is hardworking so he has no time to visit his parents."

"Dad, not again."

"Hmm, don't get mad, buddy. Guess why dad called you?" There was a few seconds silence to build the suspense. "To surprise you."

Jungkook's eyes widened when his father mentioned 'surprise'. He hadn't recovered from the surprise he got three months ago, where he was put on a blind date with his colleague's daughter.

"Dad, if you are planning to trick me again sorry, I won't fall for it" Jungkook said sternly.

His father scratched his neck awkwardly though Jungkook couldn't see him.

"Didn't I promise I wouldn't do that again? "

Jungkook breathed calmly. Now he was completely dressed, packed his bag, and was ready to leave his apartment.

As if he sensed it, his father said, "You must be busy now. I will call you later. Bye buddieeeee". With that he disconnected the call.

A chuckle escaped Jungkook's lips as he shook his head. His father's attitude would never change, he thought. After picking up a helmet, he locked his apartment. Elevator took him from the fourth floor to the parking lot. He put on his helmet while walking towards his bike. Within a minute his bike had accelerated.

Why he messaged me now? I hope he won't do anything funny. Jungkook thought and called his father instead of replying to him.

After a few rings, his father picked up the call.

"I thought of surprising my son but I can't believe he surprised me by calling me. Wait I have to pinch me hard."

He signed and regretted calling him even though he knew about his dad.

Dad, if you don't tell me why you messaged me, I'll disconnect you. You never do that unless it's an emergency. I'm just worried."

He heard a laugh from the other side.

"Okay. I'm on my way to your apartment now. If you are still in your office then I can pick you up from there"

"Dad, what are you doing here?" Jungkook asked urgently. Of course, he was happy to meet his father but that man won't let him work at night if he's at home. With a new project coming up, Jungkook can't waste a single minute.

"I think my son is not happy to meet me. Let me take a reverse turn and go home.", his father sulked.

Since Jungkook loved his father so much, he knew he could not win his whining. Some times it would be difficult to say who is father and who is son.

"Okay, don't start any drama. I'm still in the office but will leave in five minutes. "You don't need to come here, I'll meet you in the apartment", Jungkook said hurriedly and disconnected the call. He got up from his seat and collected his belongings. After a quick check, he left his cabin.

*****

Jungkook took the lift up to his apartment. His father had a spare key to his apartment, so he arrived before him.

"Welcome home buddy. "I hope you don't mind this old man in your apartment rather than a sexy woman", his father said with a wink. Jungkook chuckled and replied, "Well, Dad, as long as you don't start rearranging my furniture or stealing my snacks, I'm perfectly fine with your presence here."

Jungkook smiled softly and removed his shoes and arranged them properly on the shoe rack. He picked up his father's shoe which he left just like that near the door and kept it on the shoe rack. Meanwhile, his father was standing in the living room, waiting with open arms to hug his son.

Jungkook looked at his father and the costume he was wearing and said, "If you say this was your surprise, I'm disappointed. Nothing unusual dad". He walked to his father and hugged him warmly. After patting his son, Ben spoke.

 "Well meeting you was a surprise and this costume was to embarrass my friend's family."

 Jungkook started unbuttoning his shirt and walked to the fridge to get a glass of water.

"I don't think they will be your friends any more", Jungkook teased his father while giving him a bottle of ice water.

Ben laughed and ruffled his son's hair.

"So, who was that unlucky family?" Jungkook asked his father and gestured to him to join him on the couch.

"You know my friend Kim Minjae?"

Jungkook nodded his head. His father mentioned him a few times.

"He came to Seoul today with his family. I went to pick them up in the airport and dropped at their new apartment. This costume has been hibernating for a long time, so what's the point of wasting a chance?" Ben said mischievously. "Actually, I'm going tomorrow as well to help them with all the arrangements".

Jungkook knew where this conversation would lead. "Sorry dad, I can't come tomorrow. I have very critical project work to finish."

Ben lifted his eyebrows. "My son can read others' minds too. However, I expected this, so I am not disappointed", Ben said shrugging his shoulders.

"You know, Minjae has a handsome son. Oh man, he was ethereal."

Jungkook got up from the couch and began walking to the kitchen. Ben got up too and followed his son.

"You have never described your son as ethereal. Dad I'm hurt." 

Ben laughed and joined his son at the kitchen table.

"My son is hot and sexy."

"Enough. Let me whip up something to eat. You can praise your friend's son the whole day." Jungkook ripped off the instant spaghetti packet and put it into the boiling water.

"Aww my son is jealous. If you meet him, you will also say the same", Ben tried to tease him more. "Who knows you might fall for him?" 

Jungkook rolled his eyes. "Dad. Stop talking nonsense."

"Am I speaking nonsense? Come to think of it, you have never shared your sexual preferences. I'm okay with anything you know", Ben said in a teasing manner but didn't realize it actually stirred something in his son's mind.

In the next few minutes, silence filled the room. Jungkook served hot spaghetti on two plates.

"I didn't get an answer to my question Jungkook. Who would you prefer?" Ben didn't seem to stop asking questions until he got one.

"Dad, I prefer girls. Can we drop this topic? I don't know why you act weird", he lied. If he was confident about his sexual preference, he could have replied immediately.

Ben sensed the reluctance but ignored it intentionally. If his son is not ready to speak, then there is nothing to force him to do so.

"Relax buddy, I was just pulling your legs. But you must visit them one day." Ben added another comment, "You're not socializing."

The entire dinner was filled with counterarguments, sarcasm, and lots of laughter.

The love Jungkook has for his father is unfathomable. He could do anything for his father and his father would do anything for his son. They were more like friends. They had a hard time staying apart, but Jungkook's passion for his work made them do it.

Jungkook walked into his room after hugging his father. Ben proceeded to other room next to his son's.

Jungkook plopped on the bed after his night care routine. Suddenly, his mind went to his father's question. Did his sexual preferences change recently? Is it possible for a straight person to suddenly change his sexual orientation? With deep thought he fell asleep.