#CROOKED REAL ESTATE BROKER

[mommydearestella]

JUST CURIOUS.  DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY ANESTHESIOLOGIST OR NURSE ANESTESIOLOGIST THAT HAS SPENT AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF TIME AROUND DENNIS FELCHER, ELLA FELCHER, ALLISON OLIVIERI OR TODD OLIVIERI?

IF YES, DO THEY SEEM TO HAVE ALOT MORE MONEY THAN WOULD BE REASONABLY EXPECTED?

IF YES, HAVE THEY ACQUIRED PROPERTY SOMETIME IN THE LAST 10 YEARS IN THE BAHAMAS, PALM BAY, MELBOURNE FLORIDA, PALM BEACH GARDENS OR JACKSONVILLE, PONTE VEDRA BEACH FLORIDA?

IF YES, DID THEY PAY FOR THE PROPERTY OR RECEIVE INCREDIBLE DEALS ON ALL OF THEM PAYING PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR?

IF YES, DO THEY HAPPEN TO HAVE A REAL ESTATE LICENSE OR INSURANCE LICENSE AS WELL?

THE PIECES OF GARBAGE INVOLVED IN THE TERRORISM CAMPAIGN DIRECTED AT ME HAVE STATED A FEW TIMES THAT THEY WORK CLOSELY WITH A FEW DENTISTS AND I SUSPECT ANESTHESIOLOGISTS AS WELL.

BASED ON EVERYTHING SAID BY ONE OR MORE OF THE ABUSERS DURING THE COURSE OF THIS CAMPAIGN OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS I DO NOT KNOW BUT STRONGLY SUSPECT NOW THAT SOMETHING IS BEING DONE, ADDED TO TOOTHPASTE OR MOUTHWASH TO CAUSE A PERSONS TEETH TO BECOME LOOSER OR FALL OUT.  THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A FEW PEOPLE AND I KNOW THEY ARE DOING THIS SAME TERRORISM PLAN TO SEVERAL PEOPLE AT THIS TIME.  THEY HAVE SEVERAL STALKERS STALKING PEOPLE, BREAKING INTO HOUSES, SPYING ON THEM TO LEARN PASSWORDS, PASSCODES AND THAT WOULD ENABLE THEM TO GET INTO THEIR SUBJECTS RESIDENCE UNKNOWN TO THE OWNERS.  FURTHERMORE, I SUSPECT THAT GAS IS USED TO CAUSE ANY PERSON INSIDE TO EITHER FALL ASLEEP OR TO BE IN A DEEP ENOUGH STATE OF SLEEP THAT THE ABUSERS HAVE A REASONABLE EXPECTATION ANYONE INSIDE WILL NOT WAKE UP.  I DO NOT KNOW BUT AM WONDERING IF THEN THEY HAVE A DENTIST EXTRACT A TOOTH AND, IF POSSIBLE, REPLACE IT WITH A FAKE TOOTH THAT IS PROBABLY JUST QUICKLY AND EASILY INSERTED IN ITS PLACE AND THEN A DAY OR TWO LATER ALL OF A SUDDEN THE FAKE TOOTH  CRACKS, CRUMBLES AND FALLS OUT.  THIS HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO AND I COULD SEE NO REASON FOR IT.  THE TOOTH JUST LITERALLY CRUMBLED AND FELL APART AND IN RETROSPECT DID LOOK A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN I WOULD HAVE EXPECTED IT TO LOOK.  THERE IS/WAS NO REASON FOR THIS AND OTHER THAN THE LAST YEAR IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE.  I STRONGLY SUSPECT THAT THE ABUSERS IN ALL THEIR WISDOM WOULD RESPOND WITH SOMETHING STUPID LIKE WELL, IF THEY EVER DID THIS OR THAT THAT COULD BE THE REASON WHY.

I WONDERED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE BASED ON WHAT WAS SAID DURING THE HARASSMENT OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS I STRONGLY SUSPECT THAT THE ABUSERS HAVE SOME SORT OF PLAN TO HAVE SOMEONE MADE UP TO LOOK LIKE THEIR SUBJECT AND TRY TO PASS THAT PERSON OFF AS THE REAL PERSON AND THEN HAVE THEM DO BANKING OR TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THEIR NAME.  I COULD ONLY SEE THIS HAPPENENING IF THE PERSON JUST PASSED AWAY OR IF THEY DIRECTED THEIR TERRORISM AT SUCH A PERSON IN AN AGGRESSIVE WAY TO RUN THEM DOWN, BEHIND AND HOPE TO DIRECT SOME SORT OF ECONOMIC ESPIONAGE AT THAT PERSON OR TRY TO TAKE DOWN A PERSONS BUSINESS OR, AND I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT TERRORISM, SOMEONE HAVING THE AUDACITY TO TRY TO HIDE A PERSONS DEATH, IF POSSIBLE, AND HAVE SOMEONE ELSE RUNNING AROUND PRETENDING TO BE THEM.  IT SEEMS LIKE A LONG SHOT TO ME BUT I WONDER IF ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED BEFORE?  IF THEY COULD GET SOME OF THEIR SUBJECTS TEETH INTACT AND IMPLANT THEM IN THE IMPOSTERS MOUTH WITH THE REST OF THE TEETH BEING VENEERS OR SOMETHING ELSE I WONDER IF THEY COULD HOPE TO GET AWAY WITH IT?

AGAIN, I DO NOT KNOW THIS I AM WONDERING ABOUT IT AND I THINK WITH GOOD REASON.

I WONDER HOW MANY DENTISTS PURCHASED PROPERTY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY OF THE SUSPECTED ABUSERS OR HAD SWEETHEART DEALS HANDED TO THEM?  I WONDER IF ANY OF THE ABUSERS, AS I SUSPECT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY EVER PURCHASED ANY FORMER HOME OF MINE ESPECIALLY IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA POSSIBLY BUYING AND SELLING THE SAME PROPERTY A FEW TIMES AND SELLING WAY UNDER MARKET AS PAYMENT FOR SOMETHING ELSE?  I WONDER IF SO IF ANY OF THESE DENTISTS KNOW, SOCIALIZE OR ARE SEEN OFTEN WITH ANY OF THE ABUSERS AND/OR DO BUSINESS OF SOME KIND WITH ANY OF THEM?

I WONDER IF ANY MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AROUND THEM INCLUDING DENTISTS, ANESHESIOLOGIST, NURSE ANESTHESIOLOGIST, NURSE, PHYSICIAN, CARDIOLOGIST, PAIN SPECIALIST, ANY PSYCHOLOGIST OR PSYCHIATRIST ESPECIALLY ANY SPECIALIZING IN PSYCHOLOGICAL TORTURE ARE OR HAVE OFTEN DONE BUSINESS WITH ANY OF THE ABUSERS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, HAVE ANY REAL ESTATE OR INSURANCE LICENSES, IF APPLICABLE, HELD AT ANY FIRMS WITH TIES TO THE ABUSERS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OR EVEN IN THE SAME OFFICE BUILDING OR ONE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY OWNED BY ANY OF THE BUSERS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

I WONDER IF ANY OF THEM HAVE PURCHASED VERY EXPENSIVE CARS FOR RIDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES OR STUMBLED ACROSS A SITUATION MENTIONED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE TERRORISM CAMPAIGN DIRECTED AT ME OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS WHEREBY A NEW CAR WAS SUPPOSEDLY PURCHASED BY SOMEONE AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RETURNED FOR WHATEVER REASON THUS MAKING IT THEN A USED CAR.  IF SO, THE CAR WAS THEN SOLD FOR SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS LESS THEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AND IN SOME CASES 20, 30, 40k LESS.  IF SO WHO OWNS THE DEALERSHIP DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, MEMBER OF, TIES TO IN ANY WAY, A SUBSIDIARY, PARENT OR HOLDING COMPANY OR HAS SOME SORT OF AGREEMENT TO DO ANYTHING, PROVIDE ANY SERVICE FOR, ETC. THAT WOUKLD PUT THEM IN A POSITION TO PULL OFF SOMETHING LIKE THAT?

[bluejaysandblackbats]

into the silent land

Fandom: DC Comics, Batfam

Summary: Willis Todd is arrested before he can cheat Two-Face and be murdered in this AU. He regains custody of his twelve-year-old son, Jason, and they rebuild their relationship. Can Willis make up for his mistakes, or is he doomed to repeat history?

(The title comes from a line in the poem, Remember, by Christina Rossetti).

Chapters: 5/?

Characters: Jason Todd, Willis Todd, Original Character(s), Faye "Ma" Gunn

Additional Tags: Fluff and Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Canon Divergent AU, Father-Son Relationship, Good Parent Willis Todd, Willis Todd Redemption, Mentioned Sheila Haywood

Chapter Five: Old Ghosts

After Willis dropped Jason off, he looked in Jason’s room for a phone number. He found it in a little address book in Jason’s drawer. He sat by the phone, frowning as he dialed. The phone rang twice and Willis moved to hang up before receiving an answer. “Peter Todd, speaking,” Pete answered, “Hello?”

Willis cleared his throat. “Dad… Hi—. Hi, Dad,” Willis stammered.

“Billy? Hey, fella. How are you? How’s your son?” Pete questioned. 

“Jason’s great. He um—. He’s got an open house at school on Friday,” Willis answered. 

“That sounds like a good time,” Pete replied, “And how are you, Billy?” 

“I promised I’d write a letter to Jason’s mother,” Willis replied. 

“You want me to come over?” Pete asked. 

Willis’ lips twitched into a frown. “Yeah… I just—. I’m a grown man and I can’t—. Jason doesn’t know. Catherine used to sign everything. How can I tell him I can barely write my name without losing my patience? He’s such a smart kid, and I know he gets it from his mother. I just—.” 

“Billy. It’s alright. I’ll write the letter, but you should explain to Jason that you have a learning disability. You’ve struggled with this your whole life, Kiddo. It doesn’t have to be a secret. You’ve done pretty good for yourself. You got your diploma. You went to a trade school—.” 

“I did, but I—. I want Jason to think he’s got a chance for something better. I don’t want him getting discouraged because of my sh—. My stuff. I’ve got brothers that are mob lawyers and stock brokers and real estate—.”

“They’re crooks without conscience. I know they’re my sons, but they’re hopeless causes. Douglas hasn’t dated a girl over nineteen since he was nineteen. I’m not entirely sure Alan isn’t a serial killer… And the last time I saw Mark—. 

“Billy, you’re the only one I’ve got any hope in. You’re the only son I have that has a conscience. You made your fair share of bad choices, but you feel bad about it. Doesn’t that count for anything?” Pete replied. Willis sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. 

“How’re your daughters?” Willis questioned. 

“I talked to Melissa the other day. I told her I saw you,” Pete answered, “She still wants to see you… She’s worried about you.”

“And let me guess… Christine’s still telling people I’m dead,” Willis scoffed.

“She was in high school, Billy,” Pete defended.

“Yeah… Showing off for the rich kids at her cushy private school while I was fifteen, freezing to death on the streets. I asked her for five dollars to get something to eat. She acted like she didn’t know me. A few years later, I married a doctor, and she’s calling me, talking about making amends,” Willis chuckled. It stung. 

“Willis, you never told me you were homeless back then. Why didn’t you—?”

“Your new wife didn’t want me around, remember?” Willis sighed. 

“Billy, I had no idea you were homeless. You think I’d turn you away if you needed me?” Pete questioned. Willis froze. “Billy?” 

Willis gave Pete his address. “Maybe we should talk, Dad,” Willis replied, “I’ll see you in a little while.” 

“I’ll see you in a minute,” Pete replied. 

*

Pete knocked on the door, and Willis answered. “Dad, can we write the letter before we talk? I just—. I wanna get it over with before I pick Jason up… You can stay as long as you want after that,” Willis promised. Pete nodded. 

He sat at the kitchen counter with Willis’ clipboard and paper while Willis cooked dinner. “Okay. Start whenever you’re ready,” Pete answered.

“Dear Sheila… I know it’s been a while since I sent you a letter. Jason’s fine. He’s the spitting image of you, and I see it more and more every day. I told him about you recently and now he thinks about you all the time. He asks me all sorts of questions. He wants to know you. Do you think you could write a letter and address it to him? It’d make him feel like a real big man to get mail. He’s everything you imagined he’d be. Jason’s smart, and he’s forgiving to a fault. He forgave me for keeping you a secret. 

“I hope you answer this letter telling him you still care. I know you love Jason more than you hate me. Hell, I’ll even let you see him. If you don’t know what to say, tell him about all the stories you read to him when you were pregnant. Tell him about how you used to carry him in your jacket when the heater broke in our apartment. Tell him that you think about him because I know you do. For your son and mine, Willis,” Willis stated. Pete wrote as fast as Willis spoke. He was used to writing dictated notes. Pete turned away with tears in his eyes. 

“Billy—.”

“It’s for Jason. I have to get her to write him a letter. He’s a good boy. He doesn’t ask for anything. He asked me to talk to her. I gotta give him that at least,” Willis interrupted, “I’ve been trying to get the words together since I promised Jason—. It’s not about me anymore. It’s about him. I want you in his life, I want him to know who his mother is, I want him to have everything he needs.”

“Billy… Can we talk about what Doreen said to you?” Pete asked. 

“Dad, I showed up at your house after I went to Christine for cash. She turned me away, and I stopped by to talk to you. Doreen said I looked high. I swore I wasn’t. I was sick, and I had a little liquor to take the bite off of the cold. I told her that. She said you told her to turn me away if I ever showed my face,” Willis elucidated. Pete’s top lip twitched into a snarl. Willis had only ever seen that look on his father’s face once. 

“I would never—. She had no right to turn you away. If something happened to you as a—. Billy, I’m so sorry. I didn’t know,” Pete apologized. Willis scratched his head.

“I love you, Dad. Even if you did turn me away, I still loved you. I’m trying to be what you were to me to my kid. If I hated you, I wouldn’t try so hard to be like you,” Willis reassured him. Pete sped around the counter and pulled Willis into a hug. Willis froze, stiffening in his father’s embrace as he succumbed to tears. Willis was a little boy again for that moment. He hugged his father back, whimpering as Pete rubbed his back. 

“I wish I could’ve done more for you, Billy. God, I’m so sorry. I know it doesn’t change what happened to you, but I wish I could try again. I’d be better. I’d find a way to get you away from her. I’d give you the world if I had one more chance to get things right,” Pete cried. Willis sniffed and pulled away. 

“You were the best dad you could’ve been given the situation we were in. I was there when Mom pulled a gun on you. I was there when she told you no one’d believe you. I saw it… You didn’t have a choice… And I understood that. I hated it, but I understood,” Willis confessed. He’d never admitted that to his father before. “It wasn’t your fault….” Willis looked at the tile floor of the kitchen, trying not to make eye contact as the memories of his mother flooded to the surface. He hadn’t spoken about it in therapy. He spent most of that time talking about his anger issues and wanting to be a better father. There were far too many things to unpack about his time living with his mother and brothers. Only one other person knew for sure what happened before he left. They were the only living soul he could bear to tell.

[roatanbuyersagenthn]

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[pastelpaperplanes]

Patrons

Tbh I just wanted to practice character design, so now we have a handful of Nightclub Patrons!

Pyre

Breakshot

Enigma

Ruse

Crook

Beatnik

Read their bios underneath!

Pyre

This pale, spindly looking aristocrat has a long history of marriages that all end up with him cheating on his wives. He spends most of his time cheating on his wife NO SURPRISE THERE with performers who are exhausted enough to take pity on him. Pyre is one of the club’s highest paying Patrons, most of the flowers backstage are overplayed gifts from him.

Breakshot

Breakshot is a brilliant Wall Street broker who only comes to the Club to get  blackout drunk and leer at the performers. He’s loud, brash, and doesn't like being told no. Though Breakshot is a scumbag, he was at least raised with proper manners and always pays his extensive tabs in full. His family holds a lot of political power, so telling him off from the clubs could create some serious issues if he decided to complain. 

Enigma

As one of the city's top fashion designers, Enigma is one of the many dazzling celebrities who frequents the Club. She enjoys the performances for the beauty of the art, but LOVES them for the pretty faces and sashaying hips. Enigma makes generous donations to the costume department and likely holds the crown for Most Private Shows Ordered.

Ruse 

Ruse is a descendant from the once renowned Ninja Corps. She never underwent any form of training, but still grew up in the vast estate of Master Yoketron. She is the daughter of the current master of the Ninja Corps. In the recent decades, their involvement with the drug trade has left the Corps with loads of dirty money, which Ruse gladly spends on precious nights of freedom at the Club. 

Crook

Crook likes to think of himself as something of a gentleman, but at his core he is as cold, manipulative and ruthless as one might expect of a hardened criminal. He lacks almost completely in morals and compassion, and is likely the worst of the worst on the Decepticon’s list of trusted smugglers. 

Crook is dangerous and seductive all in one. His soft and promising words have gotten into the hearts of many mecha before, until he leaves them without a trace, or passes them off to someone less generous than him.

 He’s an honest mech who pays for his pleasures, and is not to be denied any entertainment while lounging in the club. The Mob isn't too fond of Crook, but his skills in the black market are unparalleled.

Beatnik

This guy's actually pretty chill. He’s part of a quartet that performs at a bunch of different bars, he enjoys the club for the cigars and music and is genuinely a cool guy to hold a conversation with.

 He’s a little stoic and is a victim of RBF but he’s a real teddy bear. Beatnik sadly is as clueless as they come, he simply has no idea that the club he frequents is in the heart of the domain of the Mob, he honestly just hangs around to have a good time. The Cons don’t mind, a patron is a patron, and Beatnik doesn’t seem to have any malicious intent so far.

[thepencilnerd]

maybe we’re just | not |meant to be

➵ absolute value [ab·so·lute val·ue] (n.) the magnitude of a quantity, irrespective of sign; the distance of a quantity from zero.

➵ pairing: min yoongi x reader

➵ This was not the first time you’d met Min Yoongi. In fact, you had encountered him throughout many of your previous lifetimes—and yet unbeknownst to either of you, fate was hard at work trying to keep you together as much as destiny was trying to pull you apart. Maybe in another life, another time, another world, another universe...

How many chances did you get until you were finally granted the opportunity be with your soulmate? Would there ever come a time when both of you could find peace in this never ending cycle of life and death—or will the two of you be at the mercy of space and time, forever swimming along the cosmos in search of one another? 

➵ genre: definitely a soulmate/multiple past lives AU, love triangle, fluff, heavy angst, bit of historical fiction, modern timeline, time jumps, alternate/parallel universes

➵ warnings: swearing, alcohol consumption, fighting, blood, terminal illness, main character death

➵ word count: 15.9k

a/n: brainstormed this over the course of four hours and started writing on May 2nd :’) please have tissues

The first time you had met was at the fall festival. Each year, your parents were adamant on being the hosts and holding the gala at the palace. Your dress, tailored by your dearest friend, sparkled bright red against the warm glow of the paper lanterns that decorated the path. The festival was alive underneath a beautiful autumn sky, and the vibrant sound of the town’s laughter and jester music echoed throughout the quiet night.  

As you were walking past the booth where children were bobbing for apples, there he was. You saw him first, of course. He wore a plain blue mask and a black cape, undetectable to any non-speculative passerby but you. Even behind his seemingly plain mask, your gaze met his the same moment his eyes locked onto yours. 

Despite having a fully decorated mask with gemstones, gold lace, and the works to cover your entire face, his stare pierced through yours with the strength of a thousand daggers. His face didn’t ring a bell, not in the slightest—but he felt all too familiar. 

You found out later that he was the son of the town’s blacksmith. 

“Min Yoongi.” His name rolled off of your tongue like melted candle wax, coating every syllable with another layer of intrigue and curiosity. “Min. Yoongi. Yoongi...” You rested the tips of your fingers over your mouth while repeating each word, feeling how every small muscle twinged and produced the lovely sound that was his name.

His hand traced an invisible swirl along your skin, following the curve of your shoulder down to forearm and then to your hand. “______,” he spoke softly. You opened your eyes to see Yoongi lying parallel to you, the small distance between you no bigger than an arm’s reach away. 

“______...” He spoke in an even quieter voice this time, afraid that if he said your name in vain that you would evaporate into thin air and leave him—all alone. Your name sounded like poetry as it danced across his lips. 

Reaching over to him, your fingertips gently brushed over his lower lip as he continued to say your name. Even though he’d visited your chambers hours before, it paled in comparison to the intimate moment you were sharing now. 

He lifted his hand up to your face carefully, brushing the soft skin of your cheek before settling on your cupid’s bow. Mirroring each others actions as you called each other’s name one after another, your voices slowed to a series of silenced murmurs as you lulled each other to sleep. 

“Do you love him?” 

Hidden underneath his anger, the hurt in his voice began bleeding through his words. You turned around to face him. His face was clear despite the pitch black darkness of the night, and his eyes glimmered in the moonlight. 

“Do you love him?” he repeated, louder this time as he began walking toward you. The breeze was refreshing as it blew past the trees, rustling the leaves in its wake and causing his scent to surround you. Grabbing your hands, he gently cradled them in his; they were always so warm. He brought them close to his lips and pressed a soft kiss to them, the wetness of his tears trailing down the back of your hand.

You cupped his face and brought him closer to you, his hands still wrapped around yours and heartbeat so loud you could feel it thump against yours. 

“No.” Your mouth felt like it was glued shut, but somehow you finally managed to speak. “No I don’t love him. I never have and I never will, Yoongi.” Each word stung more than the last. 

He sniffled, biting his lip as his shoulders began shaking slightly. 

“Yoongi,” you started while you held back tears of your own. “I love you so much.” 

His knees buckled from beneath him as he kneeled by your feet, clutching desperately at your legs as if it were the last thing anchoring him on this earth. You felt the warmth of his tears seep through the material of your dress, breaking off another piece of your already shattered heart. 

Kneeling down to comfort him, he couldn’t hold back the wash of tears after what came next. “But I have to marry him...” 

You couldn’t do anything except hold him. Nothing you say would make him feel better; nothing you did would ever help him heal from the scars you gave him; nothing would ever be the same. 

“I’m sorry,” you whispered. “I’m sorry, Yoongi. I’m sorry...” Enveloping each other in a hug so tight it seemed to shut out even the cold wind, you felt tears of your own trail down your face. He held you tighter, burying his nose into the crook of your neck and memorizing every little part of you before—

“I love you,” he said. “I love you, ______. I know he will never be able to make you happy or love you the way that I do, but I love you and I don’t care if you marry him. No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you even in death.”

You couldn’t find it in your heart to speak, knowing you would burst into a wailing mess of screams and tears, and the last thing either of you needed was to be discovered by the royal guard. You began shaking at the realization that this was really it; this was the last you’d ever see him, hold him in your arms, kiss him, touch him—be with him. 

Grasping the sides of his face, you pressed your lips against his for the last time. The salt from both of your tears mixing with the taste that was entirely him felt bittersweet. “I will wait for you, Min Yoongi,” you promised. “Even if I have to find you across in life, I will find you and we’ll be happy together.” 

Before sharing one last kiss, he took your hand and put it over his chest. The pronounced beating of his heart made your vision watery again. “Promise.” It wasn’t a request or a question—it really was a promise. 

Blinking back your tears, you brought his free hand over your chest and held it close. “I promise.” 

“Large stack of pancakes no butter or whipped cream and a hot coffee!” Gustav shouted, the small bell on the kitchen counter ringing like the telephone. 

Grabbing the piping hot plate, you piled it on your forearms with the rest of your orders and hustled to get them to their tables. 

“Small kid’s meal with a side of fruit salad, an old fashioned with extra bacon, and an egg-white breakfast omelette with no tomatoes,” you recited cheerily, handing out each of the plates to the family sat at their table. “Enjoy!” 

Thanking you, you whizzed by table after table until your arms were colored a bright red and indented with marks from the weighty plates. It was only lunch and you were already feeling the anxiety of rush hour at the diner. You were grateful when the giant bell finally rang from the cash register, signaling your break. 

“Hey ______, do you mind pouring this man a fresh cup of joe?” Marcie called over, waving to you from the opposite end of the aisle. With one hand wrapped around the phone wire and the other punching numbers into the cash register, you ran over as quickly as you could to help.  

You grabbed a freshly brewed pot from the machine and poured it into the mug, still warm from being fresh out of the dishwasher. “Any cream or sugar?” you asked the man hunched over the lunch counter with newspaper in hand. 

“None, thank you,” he replied curtly. “Black is fine.” 

Raising your brow at the voice, you turned around and set the cup down in front of him. The newspaper was fully opened and covered the entirety of his face. Assuming it was just your brain tricking you, you tapped Marcie on the shoulder and pointed to the back door. reminding her that it was your lunch break. Shooing you away, you grinned and wiped your hands before taking off your apron. 

The quick rustle of paper crumpling was the last sound you heard before you were out the door. 

“What was her name?” Yoongi asked Marcie who was still on hold with the real estate brokers. He kept the newspaper half-folded in one hand.  

“Huh?” she replied. “Oh! That’s ______. Been working with us for a while. Real nice gal. Sad to see her go.” 

Yoongi let out a bored ‘hmph’ and drank his coffee. There was something oddly magnetizing about you that he couldn’t quite put his finger on. “She found a new job?” 

Marcie took a few more notes down with her finger held up at Yoongi, bidding him to wait. He sipped in silence. 

“Yeah, she finally got that job she’d been pining for on the east coast. Where was it... some banking company or stock market businessy title, can’t remember,” she rambled. “Today’s her last day.” 

After a few seconds without a response, Marcie looked up and saw the young man in a daze. “Why? Cat got your tongue?” she joked. 

He shook his head, coming back to his senses. “No, nothing. I just thought I saw her somewhere.” Covering his nosy curiosity with a mutter, Yoongi ignored his accelerating pulse. 

“Bad timing I guess,” Marcie sighed, sensing the disappointment in his voice. 

Without a second thought, Yoongi’s fist clenched the grayscale paper as it let out a satisfying crunch. Marcie’s eyes widened at this, making him clear his throat awkwardly. 

"Sorry, finger cramps,” he stuttered. “I should get back to the office.” Gathering his coat, Yoongi tossed all the spare coins he had into the tip jar and left the diner. For some reason, he didn’t feel like eating lunch there ever again. 

“Happy Birthday!!” you screamed in unison with all of your friends. 

The lights flickered on, revealing a stone-faced Yoongi and overexcited, freeze framed Hoseok right behind him. After a few moments of awkward silence, the delayed sound of Namjoon’s popper going off made everyone burst into laughter. 

Seokjin facepalmed. “Really, Namjoon?” Jimin and Taehyung shook their heads like disappointed children scolding an adult. 

Yoongi was holding back a childish grin. “Thanks guys.” Even though his reaction was sub-par than what you expected for a surprise party, you smiled. 

“Let’s cut the cake!” Hoseok shouted as if he were already on a sugar high. 

Turning on the stereo, Jimin, Taehyung, Jungkook, Seokjin, Namjoon and Hoseok began dancing like they were already in college. Admissions decisions were coming out next week and you all needed to relax. Luckily, Yoongi’s birthday was right around the corner and posed as the perfect opportunity to get together. 

Laughing at the six boys’ and their antics, Yoongi walked over to you with a smug grin. “I told you I suck at reacting.” Popping open a bottle of mini-champagne you splurged on just for today, you handed one to him before opening your own. 

“What can I say,” you shrugged, taking a drawn-out sip before continuing. “If it means we can all spend one more crazy night together, it’s worth it in my book.” 

Yoongi sighed. “Why do you always talk like we’re going far away and never seeing each other again? We’re all staying in-state for tuition.” He took another swig before finishing his thought bubble. “None of us can even afford dorms, meals, or apartments anyway.” 

You smiled at his seemingly naïve outlook on the situation. “Yoongi, we all know Jimin and Hoseok are already set for scholarships in NYC. Taehyung and Seokjin probably have acting gigs booked that they’re keeping a secret until the graduation, and Jungkook and Namjoon talked about how they wanted to go to Europe for a gap year.” 

Yoongi clenched his jaw at the reality that washed over him like cold water. “We’ll be okay. As long as you’re staying here with me, these—” he paused to gesture at the group of boys messing around like a pack of wild animals. “—dingbats are the least of my worries.” 

Your ears perked at his choice of words. “I worry you?” you asked, voice going two octaves too high for your comfort. His hand stopped mid-air while bringing the bottle to his lips, only then realizing the weight his words carried. 

Clearing his throat harshly, you felt heat rise up your throat and pink dust your cheeks. It was the alcohol, right? 

“We’ve been best friends for 18 years,” he defended. “Knowing how clumsy preschool you was and how stupid high school you can be, of course I’m worried about you.” 

More color began rushing into your face. You chugged more of your drink to convince anyone else who’d ask you what was wrong that it was the alcohol, not your best friend’s words making you feel—no. You were friends. Best friends. Don’t blow anything out of proportion. 

“Right back at you muffin man,” you winked, the alcohol giving you a bit more confidence than you usually had. Shooting you a gummy smile, you clinked your glasses together and felt the buzz flood your senses. 

“Yoongi! ______!” Taehyung called from across the room. “Stay cheese!” Holding up his polaroid, the flash caught you off guard. Yoongi’s arm came up reflexively to shield your eyes, making your heart flutter even more. Note to self: expensive alcohol equals stronger alcohol. 

Of course that wasn’t fucking true, not in the slightest. 

Jungkook and the others groaned, chanting in unison for one more picture. 

“Why not a group picture assholes?” Yoongi scoffed. “It’s my birthday so I get all the birthday wishes granted.” 

Seokjin tsked. “Because you two look cute together and it’s an au naturale setting!” Giving into their relentless pleas, you wrapped your arm around Yoongi’s waist and gave the camera a goofy smile. Taken aback by your sudden physical contact, Yoongi’s heartbeat picked up at lighting speed. You could hear it through the thin fabric of his shirt. 

The guys howled again. “Yoongi!” Jimin whined. “Come on! It’s just a quick picture!” Slinging his arm over your shoulder, you could’ve sworn he pulled you in closer for the shot. He rested his cheek on the top of your head and you felt his muscles pull into the gummy smile you had memorized by heart.  

Taehyung snapped a picture as quickly as he could, but groaned after shaking the developed photo. “Shoot, my finger was covering part of the lens. One more, I promise!” 

Yoongi let out a huff. Looking up at him, he lowered his chin and stared back at you. You never noticed how—pretty—he was until now. His eyes were more angular than you remembered, but his lips remained the same from when you were kids. He’d always pout whenever he got in trouble for playing too rough with the other guys. 

You’ll never forget when he shoved Hoseok down the slide in 2nd grade and went on time out for the entire duration of lunch. Innocent 7-year old you felt bad for your best friend and snuck him the other half of your PB&J when the teacher wasn’t looking. This didn’t go unpunished of course, as you soon found yourself in the same time out corner as Yoongi. Strangely enough, you weren’t angry in the slightest. 

The annoyed expression on his face slowly melted into one you struggled to map. Focused? Shocked? Surprised? Happy? Was there something smudged on your face? The edges of his lips formed into a gentle smile and he parted his lips to say—

“3, 2, 1!” the boys shouted in unison before the loud click of a camera shutter sounded again. 

“God, I feel like I’m going to puke.” Your heart felt like it was going to dig itself out of your ribcage and run a marathon. “Why am I so nervous?” Fiddling with your fingers to try and calm your anxiety by shaking your hands around vigorously, Klaire grabbed you by the shoulders and looked at you with a wide eyes. 

“______.” Her usually quiet voice was now firm, but still gentle. “Calm down. Breathe for me. I don’t need you hyperventilating in your dress.” 

Letting out a deep breath you trapped inside your lungs for what seemed like hours, you closed your eyes and tried to steady the relentless pounding that was your heart rate. 

“You’re marrying the love of your life,” she reminded. “You’re just excited.” 

You gulped another welling bubble that came up your throat. No matter how many times you tried swallowing, your throat was as dry as a desert. You couldn’t drink water either because it was your mother’s wonderful idea to get a wedding dress with a corset. Talk about old fashioned, right? 

“Were you this nervous for your wedding? Would you be this nervous?” The questions slipped out instinctively before you could stop them. “Like pit at the bottom of your stomach that feels like it’s ripping through your guts and weighing you down to the dark depths of hell?” 

Klaire laughed at your ever-ornate vernacular that remained even when you were stressed out. “I’d be nervous if somewhere deep inside my heart, I knew he wasn’t ‘the one’.” Air-quoting the last part of her sentence, she patted the baby hairs that had been tussled during your mini fit.  

The words sliced through your foggy mind like a hot knife, making your eyes widen and the color of your face wash out. 

Seeing your reaction, she was quick to reassure you. “But you love him and he loves you! I promise, ______, you’re just excited. I was nervous on my wedding day!” She overemphasized her words and clasped her chest to try and be more convincing. “You’re getting married for God’s sake! It’s normal to be nervous!” 

You needed to sit down. “Yeah...” A dry laugh escaped your lips. “I’m getting married.” 

Three knocks sounded from the door. Turning around, you saw a familiar group of heads poke through the open crack. “Well, well, well,” the youngest smirked. “Look who it is.” 

 The corners of your lips curled into the biggest smile you’d mustered all day. “You guys!” Getting up, you ran over to Seokjin, Namjoon, Jimin, Hoseok, and Yoongi as fast as you could with the heels you had on. They brought you in for a group hug, being careful not to get tangled in your veil or snag your dress. 

Klaire left the room as discreetly as she could, mentioning something about a cake or the balloons needing some double-checking. 

“You look beautiful,” Jimin complimented, a genuine smile lighting up his eyes. 

Seokjin had his hand clasped over his mouth, purposely overreacting to make you laugh and calm your nerves. “Who are you and what have you done with ______?” 

Shaking their heads at the eldest’s incessant rapport for comedy, Yoongi refrained from elbowing his side.

“You do look really amazing, ______.” Namjoon also smiled, keeping his hands behind his back to not cause any accidents. Knowing him, it was a miracle Jimin didn’t bring cable ties with him as backup. 

“Is it too late to ask you to marry me?” Hoseok chirped. Winking at you, you scoffed and shook your head, containing your laughter as you shoved his shoulder playfully. 

Yoongi remained still, his eyes still scanning over your attire. Noticing how silent he was, the four cleared their throats all at once, snapping him out of his trance. Looking up and around at the guys, his eyes honed in on you. 

“Yeah,” he agreed blindly. “You look—great. Stunning.” 

Hoseok and the guys sensed the tension in the room. “I think we should go check up on Jungkook to see if he needs any help,” Jimin filled in. “God knows if he knows how to work a mic at his first announcer gig, right?” 

The others chuckled and told you they’d see you at the reception. Giving them one more hug and bidding them goodbye, it was just you and Yoongi left in the room. Taking a seat on the couch, you ushered him over to sit beside you. 

Instead, Yoongi opted to sit in the empty chair across the sofa. You couldn’t help but feel hurt by his pseudo passive aggressive decision. He seemed more quiet than usual—no, he was more quiet than usual. 

“So,” he finally spoke after what seemed like a million years of silence. “Marriage.” 

Biting your lip, you picked at your nails again. Klaire would kill you if she saw how much you’d ruined your manicure in the span of a few hours. 

“Yeah. I’m getting married.” The words rolled off of your tongue like a foreign language, strenuous on your tongue and your heavy mind. “Your wedding is next week though, so don’t count me out,” you tried to laugh, but only succeeded in making yourself feel worse for whatever reason. 

A ghost of a smile grazed Yoongi’s lips. His eyes flickered back and forth between his engagement ring and yours. “Are you excited?” 

“Yes.” You answered robotically. The more you talked, the more each sentence out of your mouth felt like tar; acidic and painful, scorching your mouth raw. “Aren’t you?” you asked, referring to his engagement. 

Yoongi nodded slowly, pressing his lips together and raking his teeth across his lower lip. “Of course I am,” he blurted out in a hasty tone. “Really, really excited. I can’t wait.” 

Silence filled the room again. You wanted to crawl into a hole and never come out. Why did this feel so horrible? Like you’d just stabbed your best friend in the back with a dull knife? 

“I’m really happy for you, ______,” he declared. “I'm really happy that you’re happy.” His eyes fluttered softly and his throat bobbed. 

Another pang reverberated in your chest. “I’m really happy for you too, Yoongi.” No matter how hard you tried to sound confident, your voice was on the verge of tears. He leaned over the space between you, he placed his hands over your clasped ones and kept his eyes down. 

“Please stay happy,” he pleaded, unable to meet your gaze for fear of letting you see how watery his eyes were. “Please be happy. Live a long, healthy, happy life. For me.” 

Choking back your own tears, you nodded. 

You managed to find the strength in your voice to speak. One last wish before saying goodbye to your youth.  

“Please don’t forget about me.” 

"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the groom!” Jungkook announced grandly, gesturing toward the French doors at the back of the hall. The youngest really was good at everything he set out to do. 

Opening the doors, your fiancé stepped out with a humble bow and waved at everyone; with his father’s wedding tux on, meticulously brushed up hair, and a single red rose pinned by his pocket square, he looked as handsome as ever. 

After the clapping settled down, Jungkook continued. “And now, I would like you all to give a warm welcome to the beautiful bride!” The applause was louder than before and made your stomach feel like it weighed a thousand tons. 

“Don’t let me fall?” Opening your eyes to look at Seokjin, he held your hand tightly and spoke with nothing but sincerity in his voice. 

“Never.” On cue, you began walking down the aisle. It was just like the movies, except it was about a million times more terrifying since you were the one actually walking down the obscenely narrow aisle. Locking eyes with your beloved, his lips were parted in awe from the moment you stepped onto the walkway. 

The soft music that echoed from the speakers flooded the auditorium and added an extra blanket of comfort. Reality kicked in and you were overcome with the feeling of sheer terror, excitement, happiness, anxiety, joy, and every emotion in between. 

You were getting married.  

You stared straight ahead so you wouldn’t fall and clutched onto Seokjin’s arm as tight as you could. Once you made it to the altar, Seokjin kissed your cheek and made his way back to the tables. 

“Dearly beloved,” the officiant began. “We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of this beautiful bride and groom as they proclaim their love and commitment to the world....” His voice suddenly blurred into muddled bubbles of distorted bass. It wasn’t until your gaze wandered and found Yoongi—he was already staring at you. 

Pain flooded your chest again like the burning hot steel rod that was used to poke charcoal pits. Pain like that time you went to Splash City for a 7th grade field trip and fell down the water slide. You weren’t able to stand up straight, so the guys worked together to carry you back to where Miss Isles and the TA’s were sunbathing. Yoongi was crying more than you. A dull ache blossomed in your chest and spread to the tips of your fingers like ink droplets in water. 

Pain. 

The warm sensation of hands holding yours brought you back to the present moment. “And now—” The bellowing voice returned. “Kim Taehyung, do you take ______ to be your wife?” 

Without a second of hesitation, Taehyung squeezed your hands gently and his eyes gleamed brighter than the sunset skyline. “I do.”  

“Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect her, forsaking all others, and holding only unto her forevermore?” the officiant continued. 

“I do,” he repeated confidently. 

Turning to you, the vows continued. “And ______, do you take Kim Taehyung to be your husband?”

No longer looking at Yoongi, your heart was flooded with the love you shared with Taehyung just long enough for you to say, “I do.” 

“Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect him, forsaking all others, and holding only unto him forevermore?” 

Your eyes drifted to Yoongi for just a second before gazing at Taehyung and letting the words leave your lips. 

“I do.” 

The officiant smiled, blind to anything but you and Taehyung. “May the ring bearer—which to my knowledge, is the best man—bring forth the rings?” 

Stepping towards the altar, Yoongi handed the velvet box to the officiant and didn’t dare to meet your eyeline. 

“______ and Taehyung will now exchange rings as a symbol of love and commitment to each other,” he said for what was probably the billionth time in his entire career. 

 The rest of the vows passed by like a smudged blur. All you remember is hearing, “You may now kiss the bride” and Taehyung’s soft lips pressing against yours. When you pulled away, everyone was whistling, clapping, and cheering, overjoyed at the new union that was Kim Taehyung and ______, husband and wife. 

Everyone except Yoongi. 

He was frozen. 

All he could do was put on a big smile for his best friend, happily married to the man she loved. 

All he could do was hide his truth—

so that’s exactly what you did, too. 

The reception was bustling with crowds of people dancing. Seeing as you didn’t recognize a handful of faces, you were pretty sure more than half of them were all co-workers Taehyung had invited. 

“Okay, okay!” Jungkook’s voice sounded through the speakers, cracking the slightest bit from his energy. “It’s time for everyone to give their toasts to the wonderfully wed bride and groom!” 

You tried your best not to roll your eyes by shaking your head and biting your lips. Hoseok ran to the mic first, butting Jungkook out of the way like he always did since elementary school. 

“______, Taehyung—” He exhaled as he began speaking. “If there’s any couple who’s been more in love with each other since the day they met, I’d pay a million to see their faces when they see you two.” Keeping it short and sweet, a few whistles sounded from the back, causing you to blush. 

Namjoon was next. “We all met ______ in kindergarten and have been best friends ever since,” he explained with a hint of nostalgia in his voice. “When she’d go to the bathroom or back to the cafeteria to get an extra cookie, we all talked about who’d get to marry her during lunch. Taehyung always had it bad for ______, and dreams do come true!” 

Covering your face to hide your the redness of your cheeks, you looked over to see that Taehyung was doing the same, except he was peeking through his fingers to look at you lovingly. The sound of the guests’ laughter and cheers made your heart ring in your ears. Taehyung reached over to grab your hand; the feeling of his large hand encasing yours made a wave of relief wash over you. 

Jimin waltzed on right after. “Going off of that, I remember how Yoongi would always glare at us and tell us to ‘shut up’ or that ‘______ never wanted to get married and live with her cat forever.’” Everyone chuckled. “______, Taehyung, congratulations on the beautiful life you’ll share together!” 

Watching everyone raise their glass into the air, you hesitated before grabbing yours and taking a mouthful.

Seokjin went after Jungkook, who insisted that he was supposed to go first as the main host. As a result, he made it his best interest to publicly roast Hoseok on the stand and earn a round of laughter from all of the guests. 

You looked back to Yoongi. Some part of you secretly hoped that he waited for his turn as a “save the best for last” type of speech. He was clenching a piece of paper tight in his fist, hell-bent on making it into nothing but a wrinkled ball of smudged ink and flecks of fiber. 

Right on cue, he stood up and jogged up to the stage. Jungkook handed him the mic with a confused expression, but played it off as best he could with his signature wide-toothed grin. 

Yoongi turned away from the mic to clear his throat away. Taking a deep breath, he struggled to find his voice despite the deathly quiet auditorium. 

“______,” he said. “I remember the first day I met you like it was yesterday. We were in kindergarten and you were the new kid who got transferred to our classroom.” He wasn’t reading off of the paper he had out earlier. 

This wasn’t his plan. 

“You wouldn’t stop crying, saying how you didn’t know anyone in the class and all of your friends were gone,” Yoongi said as he chuckled to himself, remembering the memory crystal clear. “I told you to stop whining because it was getting annoying, and you started crying even more.”

You remember that day. Taehyung remembers that day. As did Namjoon, Hoseok, Jimin, Seokjin, and Jungkook. You were all in different grades, but in the same school and shared the same classroom. 

“I remember feeling so bad for making you cry, I gave you the last piece of candy I had stuffed in my cubby. I saved up twenty gold stars for that.” Another soft wave of everyone’s laughter crashed against your ears. “Then in middle school, we all went to the water park for a stupid field trip. You fell down the slide and hit your head so hard, you were barely conscious. 

“I carried you halfway across the park on my back. The guys were all screaming from behind me to put my flip flops on so I wouldn’t get any cuts on my feet.” 

You never knew that. The week after you had the accident, Yoongi was in a cast for a month and refused to tell you why. The guys wouldn’t spill either, defending that they made a promise to Yoongi that they’d never break. 

“When you agreed that going to prom would be a nightmare straight out of a 90′s rom-com,” he paused to bite back his lopsided smile. “I asked you to come with me since it would be our last cheesy high school memory with the group. 

“For your birthday, we went to the botanical gardens. You went on for hours about how much you loved the roses there.” How could you forget? Yoongi pulled up to your house at 6 in the morning and told you to be out in 10. You were sleeping peacefully for the entire 5-hour drive—until he woke you up by plugging your nose and nearly suffocating you on your birthday. 

Despite the growing ache in his throat, he pressed on. “I still have those pictures of you getting stung by that bee. I told you not to get too close to the flowers, but you never listened to me.” 

More laughter. Not a single ounce of it came from you. 

Yoongi’s voice grew quiet. “I remember talking to you right before midnight. You seemed stressed out about something...” His focus was entirely on you now. “Namjoon’s New Year’s party.” 

Oh. How could you forget...

“Taehyung could not have timed his proposal more perfectly with the last clock strike.” 

There it was. 

“I guess what I’m trying to say,” Yoongi stuttered, collecting his thoughts. “Is that I really—I’m really happy for you, ______. And you too, Taehyung.” He added the last part in with a gummy grin that you could spot as painted on from a mile away. 

“I wish you a long, healthy, happy, and exciting life together. Don’t forget about the rest of us, okay? I love you, too.” He barely skipped the pause between the last two words to sound like “you two,” but his message rung loud and clear. 

He loves you. 

Min Yoongi loves you. 

The faded edges of the polaroid felt dull against your fingertips. You spent the past hour sitting in front of the fireplace with the old pictures of you and Yoongi in your hand. You only had three; all of them were from his birthday party, senior year. 

The first one was blurry, but the memory was imprinted in your head as clear as day. Yoongi’s arm shielding you from the bright flash of Taehyung’s camera in his sneak attack of a photoshoot. You didn’t notice until now how closely you were pressed against Yoongi’s side. 

The second was better. Taking note of how the camera was slightly zoomed in and leaning towards you, a melancholic smile flashed your face. 

"My finger was covering the lens” my ass, you recalled. Taehyung did have feelings for you, even back then. 

Your arm was wrapped around Yoongi’s side and his slung over your shoulder, both of your smiling like teenage idiots at the camera, thinking about god knows what. 

Finally, you studied the third one for the longest. It was the one where you two were looking at each other, frozen like marble sculptures and unbound by the limits of time. His lips were parted just as you remembered them, torturing you ever still. You wanted nothing more than for this picture to come to life and speak those words to you, whatever they may be. 

But you knew that it was just an old, fingerprint stained picture that would remain silent and lifeless forever. 

“Are you coming to bed, love?” Taehyung’s deep voice called from behind you. Judging by how scratchy and groggy his voice was, he was definitely on the verge of falling asleep standing up. “It’s getting late and we have lots of exploring to do tomorrow.” Even though he was exhausted, he couldn’t hide the excitement laced in his voice. 

After you got engaged, the two of you immediately settled on Crema, Italy as your honeymoon destination. From the hundreds of years of history, breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and not to mention the food, the past few days here had been pure heaven. 

“Coming,” you assured warmly. Sitting on the photos to keep them hidden, you told him you’d be there after putting out the fireplace. He pouted and said that the bed was cold without you, and to hurry up. 

His childish antics never failed to make your heart race. After he was back in the bedroom, you took another minute to look at the pictures. 

With shaky hands and tears welling in your eyes, you threw them into the burning red embers of the fireplace one by one, watching them melt; the white plastic borders of the film curled inward and turned black, crumpling into nothing but a stringy mess of fumes; the ink that marked the date of that night disintegrated into the air as puffs of smoke, marking the end of something would never be. 

If you weren’t nestled into Taehyung’s chest and deafened by the sound of his steady heartbeat, you could’ve sworn you heard that piece of your heart shatter that night. 

Yoongi was lying comfortably on his couch. The T.V. was on but he didn’t hear any of it. The clock read 12:41 a.m. and as per usual, he wasn’t tired in the slightest. He didn’t feel like sleeping. He didn’t want to. He couldn’t. 

“Yoongi?” a sleepy voice sounded from the bedroom. “Are you coming to bed?” 

Lifting his head to the bedroom door, he saw his wife sticking her head out of the door crack ever so slightly. She must’ve woken up. 

“Yeah, sorry,” he apologized humbly. “Had to finish some extra paperwork.Go back to bed, I’ll be there in a minute.” Getting up to quickly kiss her forehead, Yoongi promised her that he’d be there soon. 

She gave him a half-asleep grin and nestled herself back into the covers. Yoongi turned off all the apartment lights and the T.V., leaving him in utter silence and darkness. The only reason he kept them running constantly was to block out the thoughts he had of you during the day. 

Opening the coffee table drawer in front of the couch, he took out the wedding album from last month. When he opened it, he was surprised to find the three pictures of you and him from his senior year birthday party scattered on the first page. You always loved throwing surprise parties despite knowing that he would never react the way you wanted him to. It was sweet. 

Looking at the polaroids, Yoongi was in absorbed into the memory of that night, eyes burning from not blinking for too long. The first picture was a blurry mess, but the second and third weren’t half bad. 

He remembers your smile being his favorite. You’d get that crinkle in your nose and your eyes would turn into half moons like a cartoon character. Your teeth glinted like rare pearls from the ocean’s deepest depths, but your dimples were only noticeable from up close. Your smile was absolutely contagious. 

The third frame was his least favorite. It was a moment captured in time that he would never forgive himself for; the biggest regret in his life—his living nightmare. 

That was the night he was going to ask you to be his girlfriend. 

It was the night everything was supposed to be perfect. 

But it wasn’t. 

Two weeks later, Taehyung came back from the tour for his debut film and had  a party of his own to celebrate. 

He asked you out.

You said yes. 

He swept you off of your feet and kissed you like in the movies, twirling you around to the point where you couldn’t stop laughing. You were so happy. Yoongi didn’t have the guts to throw away the photos. 

The two of you hadn’t talked since his wedding. It had only been a month, but it felt like an eternity spent in hell. He missed your voice; the sound of your laughter; that face you made when you scolded him and tried to be serious but ended up breaking into snorts. He missed you. 

Flipping over to the next page, he found the letter from your wedding night. It was still badly tattered from when he let his anger seep through and needed something to clench. Everyone who saw it probably thought it was his toast to you and Taehyung, but no. It was his confession letter he’d saved from the night you got engaged at that stupid New Year party. 

Dear ______,

If everything goes to plan, you’ll never have to read this. On the other hand and the even greater chance that things don’t go to plan, you still won’t be able to read this. I love you, ______. I can picture your face reading this. Close your mouth or a bug might fly in again. Don’t think I forgot when we visited the zoo for our bio class. I still have the video saved on my phone. I’m probably too late, right? I don’t care. In fact, I couldn’t care less. I love you more than I love myself or anything else in this world, and I don’t care if you feel the same. I just want you to be happy. I need you to be. 

I’ve felt connected to you since the first day we met and I’ve loved you more and more every day after that. No matter how hard I tell myself that you will never feel the same about me, or even think and care about me half as much as I care about you, I can’t stop thinking about you. I care about you more than you care about me, and that’s okay. 

You make me so incredibly happy, I can’t put into words how deeply I feel for you. You also drive me insane and make me the angriest, most frustrated, neurotic, and saddest person to exist in this entire universe, but I don’t care because it’s all thanks to you.

 I will love you until the day I die and I promise you this with my life. 

Please choose me. Love me. Be with me. I know it’s pathetic and hopeless and so fucking selfish, but I love you and I can’t live without you, ______. Choose me. Stay with me. Marry me. 

Always and forever yours, 

—Yoongi.

And with that, he slammed the album shut and buried his face into his hands, sheer agony, anger, pain, regret, and awe flooding every cell in his body. He started laughing. Not at himself or you, not even at anything in particular. 

I guess I’m just laughing at how ridiculous this whole universe is. Fate an all. He tried reasoning with himself but was far from remotely sane. It felt like some big practical joke on a hidden camera T.V. show, like this wasn’t his real life, his reality. He begged for it to be a bad dream that he would wake up from any second now. He wanted it to be a nightmare. 

But he never woke up. 

If you had met in another time, another life, another world—how happy could you have been? In love? Together? 

The steady beeping of the hospital monitor had become your new normal. Today was different though. You sensed it in your bones. It wasn’t a good feeling. 

“Yoongi, you can’t die on me. I don’t want to be alone.” 

He smiled faintly, trying to reach out and soothe your streaming tears. His skin was bleach white and his usually pink lips were tinted a sickly grey. He was dying and you couldn’t do a single thing about it. 

“You won’t be alone. You have all of your family and—” He was cut short by your sudden outburst. 

“I don’t want my family, I want you!” you sobbed, burying your face into his hospital gown. He held back tears of his own as he felt the fabric dampen on his stomach. “You’re only 27, Yoongi, you—you don’t—”

Pressing the palms of your hands into your eye sockets, you wouldn’t have been able get any more words out even if you forced yourself to. A stabbing pain spread in your lungs from the lack of oxygen, but you didn’t care. Your boyfriend, the love of your life, was on his deathbed and you would gladly take all the misery in the world, all the needles and knives, stitches and surgeries, broken bones, bruises and blood—every single piece of it if it meant that he would live.  

“You don’t deserve to die, Yoongi...” you hiccuped. 

He cradled your head against his neck, his half sitting up posture allowing your tears to flow down his collarbone. The last few months had been hell, but you refused to leave his side. 

Every time he’d wake up in insufferable agony in the middle of the night, you were there with anything he needed: water, a bucket, damp towel, food, his medications, a nurse—anything and everything he needed, you were always there for him. 

The two of you shared the last few months you had left constantly by each other’s side. It all felt like some sick joke. Six years ago, you had met the love of your life at a random coffee shop in Seattle and hit it off like sparks. You found out he was an architect major and finishing up his senior year just like you. He asked you out four months after you kept running into each other at the coffee shop, and moved in together five months after that. 

Your relationship was absolutely perfect. Never in your entire life had you met a guy, let alone a human being, who was as selfless, kind, gentle, loving, and honest as Yoongi. There was a connection between the two of you that you couldn’t describe or frame into rational thoughts; you loved each other unconditionally. 

It all came crashing down when he collapsed last year. It didn’t seem like anything major. He told you it was because of his anemia, but after insisting on making a visit to the hospital, the doctors broke the news to you. 

After months of seeing him doubled over in pain and puking his guts out from all the medication and relentless testing, he told you right before your 5-year anniversary: he didn’t want to suffer anymore. 

It took months of convincing you that he was okay with dying for you to even be able to look into his eyes. You couldn’t hate the man you loved for choosing to die peacefully rather than be greedy to live, but you had a hard time showing your full support and being okay with it. You don’t think you’ll ever be okay with it. 

“I’ve lived a happy life, _____.” Recalling the memory as if it were yesterday, his voice was much stronger back then. “I have done everything I’ve ever wanted to do, seen everything, explored everywhere, and after meeting you, I know I can die without any regrets. My only regret is not walking you down that aisle when I had the chance.” 

Pressing a kiss to his chapped lips, you couldn’t stop the ache that plagued your heart at the memory. It wasn’t over until it was over, so why did it still hurt so bad? 

“______?” Yoongi whispered. “You awake?” He struggled to his head to face you, every little muscle in his body aching like a collective bruise. 

You shifted your weight over to your side of the bed and propped yourself up on your elbow, studying his face one more time. “Do you need anything?” Talking for the first time after hours of crying stung, like rubbing alcohol was being poured down your throat. 

His shook his head at you with a half-lidded gaze and lifeless smile. “I’m just a little tired, that’s all. It’d be nice if you could cuddle me to sleep.” You bit your lip to hold back the waterworks but let your smile shine through. He was the same Min Yoongi you’d met at that random coffee shop on a rainy Seattle day. 

Opening his arms, he brought you safely into his chest, arms wrapped around you as tightly as he could with the little bit of strength he had left. 

“______,” he sighed, drained from all the energy he’d put into making these these past few days worth it. “I love you.” He murmured the words against your temple like a prayer, breath tickling you ever so softly like the ripples of a cherry blossom petal falling onto the surface of a pond. 

You looked up and saw that his eyes were fully open, but started to flutter shut again. He was using every bit of energy to keep them open and memorize your features. Kissing him tenderly, you felt your lips tremble against his. You didn’t want his last memory of you to be one where you were bawling your eyes out.  Instead, you smiled as best you could and swiped your finger across his cheek as he leaned into your touch. 

“I love you too, Yoongi. I love you more than anything in this entire universe we call home.” His eyelids drooped shut at your soothing lullaby, falling deeper and deeper into the comforting darkness of sleep. The weak beating of his heart grew quieter with each passing second. 

“You can go to sleep, Yoongi,” you soothed while running your fingers through his thin hair. “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll be here when you wake up.” 

“Promise?” he mumbled through your hair with the last drop of strength he had left in his body. His breathing grew shallow and hushed. His hands that were always warm and kept you cozy during the frigid nights in your apartment were now stone cold. 

You swallowed down the lump in your throat as you felt his chest rise and fall for the last time. 

“I promise.” 

Taking in a deep breath, the cold air burned your nostrils and filled your lungs with the crisp scent of snow. “Why do you believe in soulmates?” you asked. Handing him the sandwich bag, he shrugged.

“I don’t know. Just seems like something that makes sense.” Tearing open the plastic pouch, he took a bite and immediately sputtered. "How do you mess up a PB&J?” 

You smacked his shoulder lightly and scowled at him. “I’ll have you know that I happen to make the best sandwiches in the world, Min Yoongi!” 

“Mhm,” he nodded with sarcasm and a smirk. Might you add that he was still eating his sandwich and seemed to be enjoying it.

Pressing your lips together in a thin line, you ate in silence together. It was a snow day in Manhattan and Central Park looked stunning from your dorms. It was your idea to go out for a picnic, and since it was winter break, who better to ask than your dearest friend Min Yoongi?

“I can’t believe you dragged me out here for a picnic in winter wonderland.” His voice seemed grumpy, but it was probably because you hadn’t given him any coffee yet. Point made, you rustled through your backpack and pulled out a thermos full of piping hot instant liquid gold. 

With a mouthful of bread, he reached out to grab the metal thermos but you pulled it back and wagged your finger at him. “What do you say?” 

“Give me my coffee,” he droned. Widening your eyes at him in disapproval, he huffed. “Please?” 

You stuck out your tongue and poured him a cup. “I’d be more than happy to!” 

If he rolled his eyes any harder, they would’ve fallen out of his head.

Taking a small sip, the hot steam curled in contrast with the freezing cold air. 

“So you don’t believe in soulmates?” He retraced his steps back to the former topic of conversation. Turning towards him, you followed his eye-line to the small pond down the hill. A sigh parted your lips. 

“If everyone had a soulmate, we wouldn’t have heartbreaks.” Your sentence caught him off guard. 

“Don’t you think your soulmate is out there somewhere?” he badgered. 

You shook your head and finished the last bite of your sandwich. “If he is, he should have popped up three breakups ago.” 

Yoongi couldn’t think of a witty comeback. 

“Do you think your girlfriend is your soulmate?” you asked this time, tweaking the question to fit his current relationship status. 

“No.” The response was instant and dry, much like the coffee granules you poured this morning. “I don’t think she is. Do you think Jungkook is yours?”

You admired the trail of your breathing as it steamed up into a small cloud. “Not a chance.” 

The only sound that came after was the brushing of tree branches mute thud of leaves as the fell onto the snow. If you concentrated hard enough, you could hear the frozen pond crackle in the distance, melting away as the seasons began shifting for reasons beyond mortal comprehension. 

The ocean of screams and thumping bass was deafening. Cupping your hands over your ears to try and stop your ear drums from bursting, nothing you did could drown out the sea of shrieking fans at a concert. 

“Los Angeles!” a tall man greeted from the stage. “How are you all doing tonight?” He didn’t even need to talk to earn a shower of over-excited adolescent spirit. 

Another guy who was slightly shorter in comparison brought the mic up to speak. “What do you say we start off the night with a countdown?” 

“1,” another younger member started counting. 

“2,” the one standing beside him said in a velvety voice.

Pointing their mics to the audience, they all counted, “1, 2, 3,” in unison and you shriveled into a ball of discomfort at the sheer volume. 

“This is my favorite song!” your friend shouted as loud as she could, but to no avail. 

Leaning closer to her, you shouted back, “What?!” Ushering you to look towards the stage, you didn’t know what you’d be getting yourself into when you agreed to go to a concert. You’d heard about BTS of course, who hadn’t—what you didn’t know was how your friend managed to snag two tickets in the pit. To make it even more painfully cliché, you weren’t that into their music as much as the entire world seemed to be. 

You overheard a few seconds of their songs here and there while changing stations on the radio, and who could forget seeing their names plastered on every single news headline, Instagram post, and Facebook and YouTube ad that popped up into your field of view. It wasn’t that you disliked them, you just found it hard to obsess over a single group when there were hundreds of other musicians you enjoyed listening to; too many artists, not enough time. 

Come to think of it, you couldn’t be bothered to keep up with celebrities or social media, period. In all honestly, it just seemed like a gigantic, disrespectful waste of time to be buried nose-deep in someone else’s personal issues and life. To each their own, of course. 

The sudden change in music made you fall back in touch with reality. The melodic tune of a piano filled the entire stadium as the crowd erupted into another round of cries. Drawing your attention to the stage, a single man sat by a grand piano as his fingers danced across the wooden keys. 

Call it your wild imagination or your cloudy head from the overcrowded stadium, but you swear he locked eyes with you for just a moment. He began singing, the words flowing from him like trails of ink scribbles composed of his own sorrow, joy, happiness, and his life up until this point. 

He was completely mesmerizing. After the song was over, he bowed to the audience and made eye contact with you. You saw a droplet roll down his cheek as his gaze locked onto yours. He seemed to snap out of the cloud his head was swimming in and immediately stood up straight to get a better look at you. Was he crying? 

Breaking his stare as an unfamiliar weight deep in your chest began to pull you down, you turned to your friend—at least, where you thought she was the last time you checked. Another song came on, this one sound like the loudest of them all. 

“I have to go to the bathroom!” you tried shouting to your friend, but your voice was already gone. Not from the yelling and screaming of lyrics to songs you didn’t know, but from trying to get your friend’s periodic attention for the past half hour. 

She paid no attention to you and kept dancing along with the blaring music. You were starting to feel sick. Maybe it was from swimming in a sea of overzealous crowds of people you hated on a daily level, or from the stuffy and cramped space that was nothing but suffocating—whatever it was, you needed to get out of here. You couldn’t breathe. 

Saying excuse me didn’t work in this case so you had to shove past sweaty bodies a bit too aggressively for your comfort, but what choice did you have? You made it to the bathroom just in time and proceeded to puke your guts out in the only stall with a working latch. 

It was official: you hated concerts with a passion and would never be coming to one any time soon. Thankfully, the queasy sensation that started earlier was now gone, but instead, it was replaced by a different feeling. Your heart started racing like a bullet train on an endless track headed nowhere. A balloon of air filled your chest cavity and made you choke on your own breathing. 

Clutching your chest, your jaw clenched to fight back the urge to cry and closed your eyes tight. You started breathing like your doctor told you to whenever you started getting chest aches. In, out, in out, in out. 

You hated concerts. 

Yoongi was staring out the streaky window of the tour bus as rain clouds began to loom over them. The guys were quick to notice how weird he was acting towards the end of the show, like he had—

“Dude, did you see a ghost or something?” Seokjin asked with genuine concern woven in. Yoongi didn’t have any headphones in like he normally did, but he didn’t pay any attention to what any of the guys were saying. They didn’t piss him off or annoy him, he just couldn’t concentrate on anything right now. Right after his solo, he had to run to the bathroom before he puked onstage. He didn’t even eat anything a few hours before their performance, but maybe that was exactly why he got sick. Performing on an empty stomach helped combat his nerves, but he’d never had to pay the price until tonight’s show. 

“Yoongi?” Hoseok prodded, poking his shoulder from far away with the selfie stick he used to livestream earlier. Better to poke the sleeping bear with a selfie stick from a safe distance than to let the bear sleep peacefully, right? 

“Hm?” Finally he said something. The past two hours of silence since the show closed out was too weird, even for Yoongi. “What?” 

“You okay dude?” Namjoon looked up from his phone and to his friend.

Yoongi nodded, slipping in a pair of earbuds and closing his eyes. He was exhausted and didn’t feel like answering their bound-to-be relentless questions. He wasn’t acting weird, he was just emotionally and physically spent. 

They shrugged and went back to their business, leaving the grumpy one to his own devices. In reality, he didn’t have any music playing through the buds and just needed to drown out their chatter and think to himself. 

He tried remembering your face in the sea of flashing cameras, light sticks, signs, glowing wrist bands, and who knows what else. Your partially agape mouth that was so utterly fixated on his performance, not the group’s. His brows knit together when trying to picture your smile, only to come to a dead end. There were too many phones shoved in his face and the swarm of people that flocked to him when he tried coming down the stage to get a closer look at you. 

Yoongi grunted in frustration, but because his eyes were still closed, the boys assumed it was just another bad dream. He’d been having a lot of those these days. Taehyung refused to share a room with him when they returned home because he would always wake up to Yoongi thrashing around and screaming in his sleep. Tonight would without a doubt be no different. 

Yoongi couldn’t get your face out of his mind, regardless of how hazy and unclear it was. Who were you? What was your name? Why did you come to a concert if you were only going to be there for a few minutes at a time? Why did you leave after his song? What did you think of it? Did you get home safe? After hours of divulging a plan to find out your identity, he surrendered to defeat. 

It was as if the world was telling him to stay awake until he knew exactly who you were, where you were, and what you were doing at this exact moment. 

He didn’t sleep at all that night. 

Staring out his window, he pressed his cheek onto the cold glass and closed his eyes. The icy pane felt satisfying in contrast to his burning hot face. This time of year was Yoongi’s least favorite. Winter—the season where everything died and left nothing but freezing cold, thick, white blankets of snow. 

The season you left him. 

He grimaced as the memory resurfaced, fists clenching so hard his nails dug crescents into his palms. He wanted to scream but couldn’t find his voice to. 

“If you want to leave, then just leave!” he yelled. Gathering the clothes littered beside the bed, he threw them across the room and landed by your feet soundlessly. 

Your expression remained stone cold, gaze burning holes that glowed brighter than the sun on the angriest summer day. “Yoongi—” He was quick to cut you off. 

“No, ______,” Holding his hand up, he was fuming. “If you want to leave, then leave. I don’t want you here. Just go.” 

You opened your mouth to speak but it was no use. He wouldn’t listen. 

“If you’re so happy with Namjoon, why don’t you just marry him?” Yoongi’s spit out with pure venom and hatred dripping from his voice. He started laughing, delirious from what he was processing. “You know what? Fuck you, ______.”

Pausing to instigate a reaction from you, you stayed mute with arms crossed over your bare chest. He was still sat in the bed and you hadn’t moved away from the door for the past five minutes he’d been venting. 

“Yoongi,” you sighed, completely drained from the hours you had spent arguing with him. He couldn’t even look at you when you spoke. “We’re not dating. This wasn’t supposed to happen between us. You knew that, Yoongi—”

He started laughing even harder, hands covering his face in a manic daze. “And you expect me to believe that it he was only texting you?” 

That’s all it was. Namjoon asked you earlier today and asked if you wanted to go out for coffee some time. You made the glorious decision to stay the night at Yoongi’s place and keep your phone unlocked right by the nightstand. It wasn’t long before he discovered the series of texts shared between you and Namjoon that dated back two months ago. 

You’ve been sleeping with Yoongi for a little over a year now, but never made it official. 

Apparently, it still warranted this kind of a reaction from him. 

“We never said we were dating, Yoongi.” Reminding him of all the times he told you that he didn’t date and how he wanted to stay as fuck buddies, a darkness erupted from his eyes. “It’s been—”

“You think blaming a stupid label is what this is about?” He stood up and walked towards you, his smirk and upturned eyebrows making your blood boil. 

“I found someone who actually cares about me, Yoongi.” You stood up straighter. “He doesn’t just use me for his personal gain and wants to know more about me, not just for sex or whatever the fuck we’re doing.” 

“Who said I didn’t want to get to know you?” he shot back at you. “Did I say didn’t want out take you out on a date? When the fuck did I ever—”

“You did, Yoongi! You!” Raking your hands through your hair, anger didn’t even begin to describe the seething hatred that filled your veins. “You told me that this was just going to be a fuckbuddy thing. You said that you would never date because relationships were high school shit shows waiting to happen. You warned me not to fall in love with you well guess what the fuck happened genius?” 

Each pronounced word you cursed at him was followed by a shove to his chest. Just as he was about to bite back, you were running on autopilot. You couldn’t take it anymore. Clutching your throat, you thought you were drowning, water flooding your lungs and rising up your throat until you were moments from being taken under. 

“Do you know how many nights I spent crying myself to sleep over you?”

An odd look flashed across his face that you couldn’t piece together.

“The hours I wasted, wondering, begging, praying and wishing that you would like me back...” You felt tears well at the back of your eyes. “You never gave me a sign. You never said anything and you didn’t do anything, Yoongi, fuck—fucking hell. You never—” Taking a moment to breathe, your hand came up to shield your eyes, refusing to let him see you cry. 

“You never cared about me, Yoongi.”

His expression morphed even more. “I never cared?” It was a purely rhetorical question. “I never cared? I never cared? Really?” You hung your head in defeat and picked your clothes from the floor. You didn’t need this. Not now, not ever, not anymore. 

Another dry scoff came from his throat as you started dressing. “Okay, _____. I never cared. I worked my ass overtime and saved up enough money to buy you that necklace because I never cared. I drove for six hours all the way to see your performance and take you home because I didn’t care. I stayed up all night writing you that birthday card because I didn’t care. I’ve been sleeping with you for the past 18 months, letting you sleep over, making us breakfast, and spending quality time with you because I never fucking cared.” 

You froze. Why was he telling you this now? 

“It’s too late, Yoongi.” No it wasn’t. It was never too late. “You should’ve told me this when you had the chance.” 

“What fucking difference does it make that I’m telling you this now?!” he erupted. “Let’s just fucking—” He tugged at his hair, finally feeling the exact flurry of conflicting emotions you felt. “God, ______, let’s just calm down and talk it out, okay?” 

You grabbed your phone from the floor. The screen was shattered from when you threw it at the wall earlier. It almost made you chuckle. Your temper got the best of you and you ended up chucking it at the wall when Yoongi kept probing for more answers. 

Why did Namjoon text you, when was this, why didn’t you tell me, what were you going to say, were you ever going to—

“We’re done, Yoongi.” Your decision rang firm and cold. As you turned the doorknob, he grabbed you by the arm and held you still, fingers digging into your skin like shingles. 

“If you leave, we’re through, ______.” He deadpanned like you hadn’t just said that. “I mean it, ______. Don’t go.” Never had your own name sounded more agonizing to hear and make you feel like bile was coming up your throat. 

You refused to turn away from him when your words followed, feet firmly anchored in the ground and staring through him like glass. “Goodbye, Yoongi.” 

Snatching your arm out of his grip, he scoffed through his nose. His jaw was slack and his tongue prodded the inside of his cheek, biting his lip to the point where he nearly broke skin. This was it. 

“I hate you.” You could barely make out what he said because you slammed the door on your way out. His knees buckled and he fell to the hardwood floor with a thud. “I hate you, I hate you, I hate you,” he kept repeating to himself long after you were gone. Maybe if he said it enough times it would turn into the truth. “I hate you. I hate you.” 

Yoongi cupped his hands over his ears and began rocking back and forth, continuing his mantra and willing them with all his might to become reality. 

I hate you. I hate you. I hate you.

“I love you,” he finally said. “I love you.” 

I love you. 

I love you. 

“BP’s dropping, set up a drip!” The resident on-call was quick to gather all the nurses and they had to work fast.

“Book an OR! We have to operate now!” he shouted at anyone who was listening, pushing the gurney down the hall and making people move out of the way like oil in water. 

Each doorway burst open as the doctors and nurses rolled you down each sector of the hospital, juggling around medical jargon and ordering everyone standing idle in the aisle to “Get out of the way!” 

The nurses shoving the IV needles into your arms was barely a tickle compared to the other things you were focused on. Your body hurt. It felt like everything was being crushed but none of the pain was registering in your brain because of how much it was. Your eyelids weighed a ton and it stung to even open them. It hurt to breathe. Every time you inhaled, it seemed like a knife was digging itself deeper into the side of your chest, ripping through flesh and piercing each individual bone. 

“Please do something!” someone shouted, probably at the nurses. As if that would do anything...

The sound of footsteps clapped like thunder against the floor tiles, running towards you as fast as they could. “You have to save her!” 

A nurse that was about two feet shorter than him, managed to hold him back with an iron grip. “I’m sorry sir, staff only. We promise we’ll do the best we can.”

This felt familiar. Nostalgic, even. Dare you say it, comforting? 

“Where the hell is Yoongi?” Jungkook asked Namjoon, bright red and dripping with sweat from carrying you on his back. He swore he would never use the line, “We’re lucky we live right next to the school’s teaching hospital” as a joke ever again. 

Namjoon paced back and forth while on his phone, calling everyone and telling them to get to the hospital as soon as they could. “I don’t know, he’s not answering.” 

“I’m sorry, your call could not be completed—”

“Shit!” Namjoon swore and kicked one of the plastic chairs, earning a few nasty glares from the nurses and patients. 

“Jungkook!” Turning around, the two saw Jimin, Seokjin, and Hoseok running towards them. 

“What the hell happened?” the oldest asked. “Is she okay?” 

Namjoon had to lean against the wall for support. His head was spinning. He couldn’t find it in himself to say anything.

“They rolled her into an operating room a few minutes ago,” Jungkook answered, voice shaking like a child’s. “We don’t know yet.” 

“Taehyung’s on his way here right now,” Hoseok signed in exasperation.

Jimin asked what was on everyone’s mind. “Where’s Yoongi?”

“He’s not answering his phone.” Namjoon filled in with a bitter voice, now oddly calm. “One of you guys should call him. Maybe he’ll answer if someone he doesn’t despise calls him.” 

All of a sudden, Taehyung burst through the double doors in a hoodie and sweats, running over to where the five were lined up along the wall. “Namjoon!” 

Panting like he’d just run a marathon, he didn’t bother catching his breath before asking what happened. “Have they helped her yet? What’s wrong?” 

“We don’t know,” Jimin replied. “They haven’t told us anything yet.” 

It was unclear whether he was talking about the doctors or Namjoon and Jungkook, but Taehyung didn’t bother asking what he meant. 

Jungkook asked Taehyung what Namjoon refused to. “Did you call Yoongi?” 

Taehyung shook his head. “It went straight to voicemail...” Behind him, Seokjin, Hoseok, and Jimin were all taking turns calling Yoongi, probably blowing up his phone with hundreds of messages, voicemails, and missed calls. 

He never answered. 

Yoongi was never a fast runner. He did P.E. in high school and sprinted 50 meters on the field whenever he needed to burn off some steam, but he never enjoyed running. 

Running to the hospital made him hate it more than he thought humanly possible. 

Each time his feet struck the concrete sent a shockwave up his knee, pins and needles pinching his nerves like no other injury he’d endured before. It was a miracle he hadn’t tripped over his own feet yet. He didn’t care, not one bit. He needed to get to you right now and if that meant suffering shin splints then so be it.  

When he finally turned his phone back on, it didn’t take him more than two seconds to read the first message before he was sprinting out of his apartment. 

59 missed calls

22 new voicemails

65 unread messages

______’s in the hospital 

Every footstep after that was synchronous with each ring of his phone; a new text message, another phone call, a bunch of voicemails that no one ever listened to on a regular basis other than when you really had nothing else to do. 

Yoongi can safely say that his lungs have never burned, ached, or pulsed more in his entire life than right now. His vision was blurry and he could hardly see straight, but he managed to make out the faint outline of Namjoon’s lanky frame. He would recognize him anywhere—it turns out people remember the first fistfight much better than they give each other credit for. However, this time, it was Namjoon doing the swinging and Yoongi being the receiving end.

Nonetheless, he didn’t expect a swift hook the moment he opened those hospital doors.

“Namjoon!” Jungkook and the others rushed to hold him back, nurses and surrounding staff calling security at lightning speed. 

“It’s fine!” Yoongi held his hand up towards the staff and pinched his nose. Leaning forward, he felt blood trickle down his knuckles and into his mouth. The faint metallic tang took him back to the night he and Namjoon almost killed each other at your apartment. 

The doctors looked at each other, silently debating whether or not they should have them kicked out. After a few moments of reading the air, they understood the nature of your situation and let it pass, just this once. 

“Where is she.” Yoongi’s question came our more like a callous statement. 

Hoseok’s hand came up to touch Yoongi’s shoulder but he smacked it away like he’d just been burned by a hot stove. 

“Where the fuck is ______, Namjoon,” he growled, facing Namjoon head on blood-streaked face and all. 

Namjoon didn’t say a word. He simply stared at the guy he used to call his best friend and waited. Waited for another question, an answer—hell, even a punch or a kick would suffice if it meant getting a reaction from Yoongi. A full minute passed in utter total silence and the others sat quietly in the surrounding chairs, monitoring the two ticking time bombs just in case things escalated quickly. 

Seokjin tried to calm him down. “She’s in the OR. We’re still waiting for an update.” 

“Glad you made it,” Namjoon’s voice cracked, practically spitting at him. “What took you so long, Yoongi?” 

“Kim Namjoon,” Yoongi muttered through clenched teeth. “Where. Is. She.” 

Namjoon began laughing, a livid flame burning behind his dark eyes. His chuckles were soon replaced by shallow breaths, gasping and coughing, until he broke down into sobs. 

“She was going to see you,” Namjoon trembled, rage and sadness wrapping their tendrils around every fiber of his being. “—you unbelievable fucking idiot.” 

Yoongi’s eyes narrowed into slits and his eyebrows furrowed. “What?” 

Namjoon was sitting on the ground with his back against the wall and head buried between his knees. Lifting his head up, he kept his eyes focused on the floor tiles. If he looked at Yoongi, he’d be more than tempted to deck him again. This time, he wouldn’t stop after a single blow.

“She came over to my place and told me that she couldn’t be with me,” he reaffirmed. “Because she loved you.” 

Yoongi’s world came crashing down. You loved him? You loved him back? 

“She said she needed to go see you,” Namjoon continued. “I told her to hurry up and go before you fell asleep. I told her to go and she actually listened to me.” All eyes were on Namjoon now, anticipating what would come out of his mouth next.

Namjoon bit the inside of his cheek and covered his mouth, holding back his whimpers. “She ran outside before I could even say a proper goodbye and th—”

Jungkook broke. “I was on my way upstairs when I heard the car all the way down the street... ” His voice hitched on the truth, only now comprehending the gravity of their new reality. 

“Lady blew a .19,” the older one sneered. “Said her drink was spiked but we all knew she was just fucking wasted and wanted to take her new ride out for a spin.” 

The bustling background noise of the hospital was now mute. Deep down inside Yoongi’s heart, something snapped. Anatomically or physically, he didn’t know, but it was even more painful than anything he had experienced in his entire life. His fingertips began buzzing like static ran through them and the sounds around him grew fuzzy, as if he’d been plunged twelve meters deep into the darkest trench of the ocean.

Yoongi’s hand flew up to his chest, a tearing sound he swear he could hear echoing like a cannon ripple. His friends stumbled to their feet and screamed to any nearby medical personnel for help. Namjoon was shellshocked, frozen like a deer in headlights. He’d just seen your lifeless body get rolled into the hospital wing. Even though he refused to admit it, he wouldn’t be able to live with himself if he lost another friend today. 

His ears was ringing like when he had the worst migraine back in senior year. Finals season, go figure. Yoongi snuck into your room and stayed there with you all night. Sure, you managed to get a little bit studying done. 

“Fucking do something!” Taehyung screamed. “Help him!” 

Yoongi kicked and thrashed at anyone who tried touching him, moaning and crying out until his throat went raw. An excruciating pain spread throughout his body. It felt like his muscles were peeling apart from his bones and his bare body was being dunked in battery acid. 

Then came the pit. 

It started with a numb cramp. Then, a hole opened up from deep inside his chest, swallowing all of his air and making it impossible to breathe. It was unbearable. He was going to pass out from the pain; he wanted to. Anything was better than this. God, everything fucking hurt and he just wanted to go to sleep. 

The last thing he saw was a hoard of nurses running into the room across his and the sound of of defibrillator paddles charging. With all the blood streaked across your face, he could barely make out the scar on your temple. It was from sophomore year—you fell down the bleachers after a night of bad decisions and way too many drinks. If Yoongi hadn’t caught you, you probably would’ve snapped your leg. 

He doesn’t want to remember what happened after that.

Another week passed before you decided to leave the house. It had been exactly 18 months since you moved here and yet, the city still felt foreign to you. Sure, you had a cozy studio apartment decorated well enough to remind you of home, a job you loved with all your heart, kind neighbors who treated you like a local, and not to mention a tightly-knit circle of friends you treasured more than anything. 

So why on Earth did you still feel so undeniably out of place? 

Pulling back the blinds, the sunlight streamed in like rays of heavenly light. It wasn’t supposed to be sunny today, but you weren’t one to complain. After weeks of staying cooped up in your own apartment and using “the holidays” as an excuse, your pasty complexion deemed itself worthy of some vitamin D and fresh outside air. You weren’t entirely sure how to explain it, but something was bugging you, willing you, to go outside. 

Yeah, you definitely needed some fresh air if some weird gut feeling was what finally convinced you to go outside. 

Throwing on a thick wooly coat you snagged from the thrift shop during your first month here, you had to slam the door shut with as much finesse and gusto as Houdini himself. Cheap apartments didn’t come without their share of cons, but you liked to think that your bank account thanked you each month. 

Skipping down the street right after the snow melted was the perfect equation for disaster. That didn’t stop it from being fun. You were in a good mood today for some unknown reason. Everyone had their good days as much as they had their bad ones, didn’t they? 

The warm smell of freshly baked bread wafted in the air. It flooded your nostrils with the most delightful, comforting, and delectable scent you’d ever had the pleasure of smelling. It also reminded you how hungry you were and that it was a bad decision to skip breakfast. You apologized to your wallet before venturing off to find the nearest café. At least it was cheaper than eating at a restaurant. 

You lied. It was all in the name of really good coffee and you happened to know exactly where to find some. 

The jingling of the door chime was something you had grown accustomed to over the course of 10 months. This was the only café that actually poured bottomless cups of black coffee and only charged for every two refills on lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk drinks. 

“The usual I presume?” your favorite host offered, already getting a cup ready. 

You smiled wide. “You know me oh so well, Jimin.” 

Flashing you his signature grin and a cheeky wink, he got to work steaming the milk for your double-shot flat white. “Where’s Namjoon?” you wondered aloud. “Isn’t it his turn for the lunch shift?” 

Jimin chortled. “It always blows my mind that you seem to know our schedules better than we do.” You rolled your eyes at his backhanded compliment; flattering because he appreciated how attentive and close you were with everyone who worked here, but mildly insulting because he was implying that you spent so much time here that you didn’t get out enough.

Finishing up cleaning the last row of plates, Jimin slung the dish towel over his shoulder. He beckoned you to come closer and you leaned over the counter. “Joonie has a date,” he whispered in your ear. 

“I don’t see those hands moving, Park Jimin!” You’d know that velvety voice anywhere. “Don’t forget you’re taking out the trash later if Seokjin catches you!”

“Just keeping me company, Taehyung!” Sipping the top layer of foam from the red ceramic cup, you sighed in pure bliss. 

Sticking his head out from the kitchen, his lips formed into a giddy smile. “It’s been a few days princess! How long did you sleep for this time?” 

“Hardy har har,” you jeered, scowling at his never ending tirade of Snow White jokes. “At least I still get my beauty sleep.” 

Taking mock offense to this, he didn’t get a chance to react before Seokjin snuck up from behind him smacked the back of his head with a wooden spoon. “Stop flirting with customers and finish table eight’s order, doofus.” 

“We don’t open for another hour!” Taehyung wailed. 

You suppressed the snort that almost escaped by taking another sip of your coffee. “Missed you too, Seokjin,” you greeted. He smiled heartily at you and waved before picking up the phone. Running a business while having your best friends work for you wasn’t exactly the best recipe for success, so to speak. 

“So this ‘date’ Namjoon has,” you hummed. “Is she pretty?” 

A pair of hands from behind you snaked their way your waist, tickling you into a fit of forced laughter. “It’s not good to butt your nose into other people’s business!”

You were too busy choking on your giggles, you couldn’t talk. After an incredibly long six seconds, Jungkook pulled away and greeted you with an innocent grin. His nose was crinkled the slightest bit and his eyes were inviting half-moons. 

“That’s the least you deserve for leaving me with these idiots for the past three days...” he immediately broke into a pout. 

At this, Jimin swung the towel off his shoulder and smacked Jungkook straight across the face with it. His reaction was straight out of a cartoon. If you hadn’t finished your drink beforehand, flat white would have spewed out of your nostrils all over the counter. 

“Watch your mouth kid,” Jimin warned in a melodramatic voice, and even he was holding back a series of cackles.

“See what I mean!” Jungkook whined to you, tugging your sleeve and pouting. “They’re so mean to me and steal all the tips!” 

From the kitchen, Taehyung tsked to scold the younger one and waved his spatula around for extra emphasis. “We don’t steal them, you’re just to busy chatting up all the customers to pay attention to the little details.” 

Jungkook’s mouth contorted into a pucker and he started mouthing their words to mock them. You forced yourself to stay quiet and pressed your lips together to force back any reaction. 

The ringing of the door caused you all to turn around. It was Hoseok and his—friend?

"______!” His voice was telltale surprised and ecstatic to see your face after a couple of days of absence. “Kook, Chim, Tae, guess who I brought?” 

“Well well, and I thought we had seen our share of ghosts for the day,” Taehyung gawked, ignoring the pet names Hoseok coined for them in elementary school. 

Jimin wore a look of awe. “You must be a vampire or something, you’re still as young and as pale as ever.” 

“So I did get taller!” Jungkook blurted out like the child he still was. 

The man standing beside him currently had his back turned towards you, focusing instead on the antique decor that adorned the walls, tables, chairs, and ceilings of this establishment. He wore a simple outfit, bearing nothing but a white hoodie, dark jeans, and frayed navy blue sneakers. 

When he finally turned around, you thought your heart did a triple somersault and landed in your throat. Did you know him? Didn’t you know him It wasn’t as simple as the fact that he looked familiar, he felt familiar. Everything from his face, gaze, aura, energy, and even his scent engulfed you in a cloak of solace. You knew him from somewhere, yet you had no idea who he was or where he was from. 

The moment he turned around, Yoongi was immediately drawn to you. Everything else flew out the window and you were the sole focus of his mind. A forcefield of curiosity and yearning overrode all of his thoughts and he was consumed by one wish and one wish only: he needed to know your name. He needed to know who you were. 

With wide eyes and an invisible string pulling the two of you towards one another like polar ends, you didn’t notice that he had made his way right in front until Jungkook coughed up a lung. 

Hoseok broke the silence in the air. “______, this is Yoongi. Yoongi, this is ______.”

He was still drinking in your features. the tiniest details of your uneven dimples, delicate lips, baby hairs, down to the way your eyes sparkled and twinkled like the brightest stars in the sky. 

Likewise, you were sketching out every single detail of his face; the almond-shaped creases of his eyes, pouty lips, flawless skin, and of course, the half a second he let his gummy smile slip past his lips. 

“Hi,” you finally murmured, quieter than the sound of a cricket chirping in the dead of night. A small grin crept along the edges of your lips as he parted his lips to speak. 

Yoongi couldn’t stop the smile that lit up his features. “Hi.” 

“Psst—” Taehyung craned his body over the serving window to whisper in Jimin’s ear. “What’s up with them?” 

Jungkook, Jimin, and Hoseok shrugged, looking back and forth at each other, then at you and Yoongi. 

“It’s really nice to meet you.” So this is what it’s like...

He held out his hand, the distance between you staying the same yet growing shorter each second. 

Taking his outstretched hand into yours, you slowly closed your fingers around his, admiring how they seemed to fit perfectly like a lock and key. It was as if a spark had ignited between your two bodies, embers flying like fireworks underneath the pitch black darkness of night. How were his hands so warm? 

Any remaining drop of apprehension you ever had was now gone, replaced by a bright, glowing light that outshined everything else. 

“The pleasure is mine.” Finally.

The air hung heavy with nerves as you and Yoongi stood absolutely silent, fingers still entwined with one another. Hoseok coughed from the serving counter. When did he get there—

“You gonna catch up with us or leave us hanging again, Yoongs?” Jimin teased, a mischievous smirk painting his features. Letting go of his hand, the feeling of cold air grazing your palm was instantaneous. Jungkook slung his arm over your shoulder jokingly. “What have you been up to, Yoongi?” He was desperate for some kind of attention, he was willing to piss his best friend off for it. You tried to refrain from giggling. 

“What am I, cold turkey?” Taehyung complained from the back. Crossing your arms to shelter your hands, you notice how icy they’d become in the span of a few seconds. Yoongi climbed over the counter in the blink of an eye and whacked the chef behind his head. 

“Show some respect you goofball, you haven’t seen me in months,” the older scolded. Chuckling, his gums were the slightest bit visible as he smiled wide, another wave of familiarity swallowing your senses. 

You stepped outside five minutes after the guys started chatting and catching up with each other, awkwardness overcoming your ability to carry on a normal conversation. Yoongi’s presence made you—flustered, to say the least. Ideally and in any other social situation, you would have stayed and introduced yourself to him further, but you felt like you were already intruding on a private conversation.

After an hour of pacing back and forth and pretending to be busy with a phone call, you went back inside and told the guys you had to get back home. “I forgot I had some extra papers I still haven’t sorted through,” you lied through a forced out dry laugh. “Don’t want my boss to kill me.” 

The guys waved goodbye, and Yoongi looked like he’d been slapped across the face. “It was nice meeting you,” he managed to pry out. “See you around.” 

Flashing him a tight-lipped grin, you scooped up your things from the counter, bid the boys farewell, and hurried out the door. The moment you set foot out the door, it was as if something tugged the hems of your coat. Did you forget your phone? Bag? Journal? Wallet?

Patting yourself down thoroughly, you shook it off as just another misled gut feeling. You hadn’t visited the café in a while and started the day off on an off foot in the first place. 

You were a few meters from the café when someone called out to you—shouted, actually. 

“______!” Their footsteps drew closer, each dull thunk on the pavement instead reverberating like a crisp knock on hardwood. 

Turning around, your looked down at the figure hunched over directly in front of you and gasped. Yoongi was panting heavily, shoulders rising and falling as he supported himself by resting his hands on his knees. Patting his back out of habit like you’d done for your high school teammates after a track meet, he reached out and gripped your forearm for support. 

Biting back a chuckle, you had to ask. “Are you alright?” Had he really sprinted that far just to catch up to you? Damn, you really did leave your phone back there, didn’t you...

Clearing his throat, he stood up straight and tried catching his breath. “Never been better, thanks.” He was still holding your arm. “I was going to ask if you—if you uh, God this is weird—,” he stuttered, eyes falling to the concrete pavement beneath his feet.

You tried your hardest not to interrupt. While he kept tripping over his words like an adorable nervous wreck, you relaxed your arm so that his hand slid into yours, slotting together perfectly like two matching puzzle pieces. Feeling the warmth radiate from his touch, you saw his expression ease immediately. He squeezed your hand. When you returned the favor with a shy grin, it gave him the courage to speak. 

“Do you want to go out for dinner sometime, ______?” he finally asked, your name flowing off of his tongue like the most beautiful song you’d ever heard. Yoongi’s eyes glimmered with anticipation and hope.

Looking deeper into his entrancing gaze, you didn’t have to think twice. “I would love to, Yoongi.” His heart exploded in his chest when you said his name, a trapped butterfly escaping from its cage with a vivid flurry of colors and radiating light. 

Love at first sight always seemed like nothing short of a fairytale, but you had a feeling that this came pretty damn close to it. 

Soulmates weren’t always romantic lovers. Sometimes, they were close friends or merely acquaintances. More often than not, they even lived their entire human life without finding each other, the closing chapter of their lives spent with their loved ones, twin flame, an unlinked soul, or in complete solitude. 

Each life was given to you for a reason. Every experience, painful memory, death, birth, and ounce of love and loss you endured throughout all of your past lives was entirely out of your control. It was neither your destiny nor fate to remember the lifetimes with or without your soulmate, and doing so would be a waste of the time you were given in this current life. 

Fate, karma, destiny, divine logos, universal divinity—call it what you want. 

We do not remember our past, nor are we better off predicting our future. 

All we have is the present moment and ourselves, and that is more than enough. 

5/5/2020—3:43:01 AM

[gravity-rainbow]

Robert S. Mueller III, of course, is a prosecutor. His job as special counsel, now complete, was to decide whether to indict. But what if some of the most egregious and corrupt offenses are not illegal? Russian President Vladimir Putin has long insisted that American democracy itself is corrupt. Under his aegis, the Russians have methodically studied various components of the American body politic — campaign finance, our legal system, social media and perhaps especially the real estate industry — and exploited every loophole they could find.

As Oleg Kalugin, a former head of counterintelligence for the KGB, told me in an interview for my book “House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia,” the Mafia amounts to “one of the branches of the Russian government today.” Where Americans cracked down on the Italian American Mafia, Putin dealt with the Russian mob very differently. He co-opted it. He made it an integral part of his Mafia state. Russian gangsters became, in effect, Putin’s enforcers. They had long and deep relationships. According to a tape recording made by former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko a year before he was fatally poisoned in London, Putin had close ties to Semion Mogilevich, a top mobster, that dated to the early 1990s.

That criminals with ties to Russia bought Trump condos, partnered with Trump and were based at Trump Tower — his home, his place of work, the crown jewel of his empire — should be deeply concerning. It’s not hard to conclude that, as a result, the president, wittingly or not, has long been compromised by a hostile foreign power, even if Mueller did not conclude that Trump colluded or conspired with the Russians.

Let’s go back to 1984, when David Bogatin, an alleged Russian gangster who arrived in the United States a few years earlier with $3 in his pocket, sat down with Trump and bought not one but five condos, for a total of $6 million — about $15 million in today’s dollars. What was most striking about the transaction was that at the time, according to David Cay Johnston’s “The Making of Donald Trump,” Trump Tower was one of only two major buildings in New York City that sold condos to buyers who used shell companies that allowed them to purchase real estate while concealing their identities. Thus, according to the New York state attorney general’s office, when Trump closed the deal with Bogatin, whether he knew it or not, he had just helped launder money for the Russian Mafia.

And so began a 35-year relationship between Trump and Russian organized crime. Mind you, this was a period during which the disintegration of the Soviet Union had opened a fire-hose-like torrent of hundreds of billions of dollars in flight capital from oligarchs, wealthy apparatchiks and mobsters in Russia and its satellites. And who better to launder so much money for the Russians than Trump — selling them multimillion-dollar condos at top dollar, with little or no apparent scrutiny of who was buying them.

Over the next three decades, dozens of lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, mortgage brokers and other white-collar professionals came together to facilitate such transactions on a massive scale. According to a BuzzFeed investigation, more than 1,300 condos, one-fifth of all Trump-branded condos sold in the United States since the 1980s, were shifted “in secretive, all-cash transactions that enable buyers to avoid legal scrutiny by shielding their finances and identities.”

The Trump Organization has dismissed money laundering charges as unsubstantiated, and because it is so difficult to penetrate the shell companies that purchased these condos, it is almost impossible for reporters — or, for that matter, anyone without subpoena power — to determine how much money laundering by Russians went through Trump-branded properties. But Anders Aslund, a Swedish economist, put it this way to me: “Early on, Trump came to the conclusion that it is better to do business with crooks than with honest people. Crooks have two big advantages. First, they’re prepared to pay more money than honest people. And second, they will always lose if you sue them because they are known to be crooks.”

After Trump World Tower opened in 2001, Trump began looking for buyers in Russia through Sotheby’s International Realty, which teamed up with a Russian real estate outfit. “I had contacts in Moscow looking to invest in the United States,” real estate broker Dolly Lenz told USA Today. “They all wanted to meet Donald.” In the end, she said, she sold 65 units to Russians in Trump World Tower alone.

The condo sales were just a part of it. In 2002, after Trump had racked up $4 billion in debt from his disastrous ventures in Atlantic City, the Russians again came to his rescue, by way of the Bayrock Group. At a time when Trump found it almost impossible to get loans from Western banks, Bayrock offered him enormous fees — 18 to 25 percent of the profits — simply to use his name on its developments.

So how did all this go unchallenged? According to Jonathan Winer, who served as deputy assistant secretary of state for international law enforcement in the Clinton administration, one answer may be lax regulations. “If you are doing a transaction with no mortgage, there is no financial institution that needs to know where the money came from, particularly if it’s a wire transfer from overseas,” Winer told me in an interview for my book. “The customer obligations that are imposed on all kinds of financial institutions are not imposed on people selling real estate. They should have been, but they weren’t.”

And without such regulations, prosecutors’ hands are tied.

All of which made it easier for the Russian Mafia to expand throughout the United States. As it did so, it grew closer to Trump. Even though Mogilevich had no known direct contacts with Trump, several of his associates did. Among them was Bogatin, who took part in a massive gasoline tax scam, and whose brother, Jacob (Yacov) Bogatin, was indicted with Mogilevich in 2003 on 45 felony counts of stock fraud. (Because there is no extradition treaty between the United States and Russia, they were never brought to trial in the United States.)

Another Mogilevich associate in Trump’s orbit was the late Vyacheslav Ivankov, a ruthless extortionist who became renowned as one of the most brutal killers in the annals of Russian crime. Mogilevich had sent him to New York in 1992 with a mandate to consolidate the Russian Mafia in the United States and to form alliances with the Cosa Nostra and other Mafias. Once he arrived, Ivankov became a regular at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, and was widely thought to be based in the Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn, where many Russian mobsters lived. But when the FBI came looking for him, it discovered that the head of the Russian Mafia in New York owned a luxury condo in the glitziest part of Manhattan — at 721 Fifth Avenue, in fact — Trump Tower. There is no evidence of personal interaction between Trump and Ivankov.

Yet another Mogilevich associate with ties to Trump was Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov, better known as Taiwanchik, whose relationship with Mogilevich dates back more than three decades. Indicted in 2002 for bribing Olympic figure skating judges, Tokhtakhounov was awarded the No. 5 position on the FBI’s Most Wanted List, two slots behind Mogilevich. In April 2013, two gambling rings that he allegedly ran were busted by the FBI on the 63rd floor of Trump Tower, resulting in the indictments of 34 members and associates of Russian organized crime. Among them was Tokhtakhounov, who fled the country to avoid prosecution, and appeared later that year at Trump’s 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow.

These were just some of the Russian mobsters who gravitated toward Trump as they laundered money and cultivated politicians. Over time, they learned how to work the system. They paid large sums for the most powerful legal talent in the land — enough, at times, to woo the very men who had once been charged with pursuing them. In 1997, former FBI director William Sessions traveled to Moscow and alerted the world to the horrifying dangers of the brutal Russian Mafia. But 10 years later, he took on as a client the Ukrainian-born Mogilevich. At the time, the U.S. Department of Justice was investigating racketeering charges against Mogilevich over questionable energy deals between Russia and Ukraine. Sessions’s successor as FBI director, Louis Freeh, also later represented Russian clients. All perfectly legal. In Freeh’s case, the client was Denis Katsyv’s Cyprus-based Prevezon Holdings. Freeh helped Prevezon settle a money laundering probe by the U.S. government after the company was accused of laundering more than $200 million in a Russian tax fraud scheme in which an American hedge fund manager and his firm, Hermitage Capital, were said to have been framed by the Russians. The ensuing scandal culminated in the death of Sergei Magnitsky, Hermitage’s accountant, and led to the passage of the Magnitsky Act, which sanctioned high-level Russian officials. Natalia Veselnitskaya, Prevezon’s defense lawyer, attended the much-discussed June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr.; Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner; and Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

Manafort has been convicted of bank fraud, tax fraud and failure to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act by not reporting foreign income.

The special counsel’s report has not yet been released, only Attorney General William P. Barr’s summary with its finding of no collusion. But it’s clear that it was profoundly naive to think that a prosecutor would save the day and cure our diseased democracy of all that ails it. That’s because the problem behind this assault on the nation’s sovereignty far transcends the criminal arena. I’m no fan of Putin’s, but he was right about one thing: Swaths of American society are corrupt. If we want to protect our most precious institutions, we should examine new regulations in a wide range of sectors. The House Intelligence Committee, the House Oversight Committee and the House Judiciary Committee have geared up for hearings and investigations. They had better move fast. We have a president who has a long, tangled history with figures connected to Russian organized crime — all of it, apparently, perfectly legal.

[realtorsinkirkwood62]

The real truth about Realtors

Realtors in Grant Park

I just read an annual poll taken among Americans rated Realtors as one of the least respected professions in the country. Initially in history, Realtors fell not just in the foot of their list, but even below non-licensed, non-governed professions. Yes, we finally out raced used-car salesman because least respected profession. Different polls have yielded spun sentences, however this particular poll focused on 'the trust of the professional to provide advice.'

Realtors in East Lake

Now, personally herein lies a certain conundrum. To get started on, certain significant differences exist between professions. For example, Realtors are licensed, and thus, they may be governed by three governing bodies: their local board of Realtors, hawaii board of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. To become licensed, each Realtor must pass several significant signposts. As an example, in Texas, at the very least three college level courses must be implemented to get yourself a license. Of course, this only relates to college-degreed individuals: more lessons are required if the candidate does not possess an approved degree. Next, they have to pass the licensing exam.

Once their license is obtained, ce is suggested to offer the license, as is also common in many professions, including Accountancy, Law, etc. This requirement is strictly enforced and should incorporate a minimum level of real estate property law. Thus Realtors stay relatively current with alterations in real estate and law, and, especially, nowadays, in the growing problem of mortgage fraud, which may sometimes, implicate owner, get the job done seller is ignorant of the law, they are able to potentially face criminal charges and substantial fines as an accomplice. (Ignorance with the law is no excuse).

A broker, like a seller's agent, normally can find the warning flags linked to mortgage fraud and alert their client towards the possibility and possible options for relief to stop an undesirable outcome (like jail). In a nutshell, the Realtor can be a professional, and, in some instances, cannot only sell your property, but keep you from legal troubles.

Additionally, Realtors, per the country's Association of Realtors, are bound by the code of ethics, which they must agree and abide by, for if they do not, they could (and usually are) brought before a court of inquiry through their local or state boards to ascertain their guilt or innocence and receive appropriate disciplinary measures. In short, if the Realtor is unethical (not just operating away from law, but operating inside the law unethically), they could (and will, if found guilty) lose their license to apply.

Did you know a real estate agent is controlled by the identical body of law that governs attorneys? That's right; it's known as regulations of Agency also it varies a bit state by state, but fundamentally, it claims that an agent is required by law to place your interests above their own. The point is this: Attorneys and Realtors are bound with the same group of laws. Yet, somehow, Attorneys rate MUCH higher within the poll.

Ever consider just what it cost in order to practice real estate? Relating to the tariff of joining the area, state, and national boards, along with the local MLS dues, showing rates, website fees, errors & omissions insurance, advertising costs, AND broker related fees and dues, a broker pays lots of money (even countless amounts) each and every year simply to be considered a Realtor.

And nobody is finished yet. After a Realtor is licensed, they have to discover a Broker to sponsor them. Now, this really is not that hard, however if you use a bad reputation from the field (and in property, everybody knows everyone), this might be more difficult than it might seem. In such cases, where reputations are poor, no broker will touch them, so a Realtor's only choices to turn into a Broker (this means more classes, more expense, more training, and the other licensing test) so that you can continue to practice real estate. It is not proclaiming that all small brokerages are probable crooks, the truth is, generally, small brokerages are merely entrepreneurially oriented individuals trying to develop a legitimate business, but you can find cases where here is the last chance for some Realtors to train real-estate prior to being uses up town on a rail, as it were.

I understand this looks like rambling, or I'm complaining over something small, but I'm really not. We have an MBA; I'm a Certified Management Accountant; I will be Certified in Financial Management; I spent 23 years in banking so that as a business consultant. A couple of years ago I managed to get disgruntled with the internal political machinery that constitute 'success' in corporate America and quit in order to look myself from the mirror during the night. Therefore i joined my spouse to create a trustworthy, honest business depending on integrity. I came to be an agent.

Some tips i found was that nobody trusted me which somewhat astounded me. People thought I took an inventory, sat back, watched TV, drank beer, and waited for somebody to offer their house. I'm not making this up - these people thought this. They complained about the very fact I wasn't doing anything on their behalf.

[realtorsingrantpark3]

The reality regarding Realtors

Realtors in Grant Park

Not long ago i read that the annual poll taken among Americans rated Realtors among the least respected professions in the united kingdom. The first time ever sold, Realtors fell not just to the bottom of this list, but even below non-licensed, non-governed professions. Yes, we finally out raced used-car salesman because the least respected profession. Different polls have yielded spun sentences, however particular poll focused on 'the trust of an professional to provide advice.'

Realtors in Kirkwood

Now, to me herein lies a certain conundrum. To get started on, certain significant differences exist between professions. For example, Realtors are licensed, and thus, they're controlled by three authorities: their local board of Realtors, hawaii board of Realtors, and also the Nar. To be licensed, each Realtor must pass a number of significant signposts. By way of example, in Texas, a minimum of three college level courses have to be implemented to obtain a license. Naturally, this only refers to college-degreed individuals: more courses are required if the candidate will not possess an accredited degree. Next, they need to pass the licensing exam.

Once their license is obtained, coaching is mandatory to retain the license, as they are common in several professions, such as Accountancy, Law, etc. This requirement is just enforced and ought to will include a minimum volume of real estate law. Thus Realtors stay relatively up-to-date with changes in real-estate and law, and, in particular, nowadays, from the growing problem of mortgage fraud, which can in some instances, implicate the vendor, get the job done seller is ignorant of regulations, they can potentially face criminal charges and substantial fines being an accomplice. (Ignorance in the law isn't any excuse).

A Realtor, as a seller's agent, normally can see the warning signs in connection with mortgage fraud and alert their client on the possibility and possible causes of relief to stop an undesirable outcome (like jail). To put it briefly, the Realtor is a professional, and, occasionally, can't only sell the house, but help you stay from legal troubles.

Additionally, Realtors, per the country's Association of Realtors, are bound by the code of ethics, which they must agree and follow, for when they usually do not, they are able to (and usually are) brought before a court of inquiry through their local or state boards to determine their guilt or innocence and receive appropriate disciplinary measures. In a nutshell, if a Realtor is unethical (not merely operating away from law, but operating within the law unethically), they're able to (and may, if found guilty) lose their license to rehearse.

Did you know that a representative is governed by exactly the same body of law that governs attorneys? You heard right; it's known as regulations of Agency plus it varies a lttle bit state by state, but fundamentally, it says that a real estate agent is required legally to put your interests above their own. The idea is this: Attorneys and Realtors are bound through the same set of laws. Yet, somehow, Attorneys rate Higher inside the poll.

Ever consider just what it cost in order to practice property? Between the cost of joining the neighborhood, state, and national boards, plus the local MLS dues, showing expenses, website fees, errors & omissions insurance, advertising costs, AND broker related fees and dues, a broker pays lots of money (even tens of thousands) each and every year just to be described as a Realtor.

And we're not finished yet. Each Realtor is licensed, they must find a Broker to sponsor them. Now, this really is certainly not hard, however if you use a bad reputation inside the field (plus real-estate, everyone understands everyone), this might be harder than you might think. In these cases, where reputations are poor, no broker will touch them, so a Realtor's only choices becoming a Broker (this means more classes, more expense, more training, and the other licensing test) in order to still practice real-estate. This is not praoclaiming that all small brokerages are probable crooks, the truth is, in many instances, small brokerages are merely entrepreneurially oriented individuals looking to make a legitimate business, but there are instances when this can be the last potential for some Realtors to apply real estate before being exhaust town on the rail, as it were.

I realize this seems like rambling, or I'm complaining over something small, but I'm really not. I have an MBA; I'm a Certified Management Accountant; I will be Certified in Financial Management; I spent 23 years in banking so that as a small business consultant. A couple of years ago I obtained disgruntled together with the internal political machinery that constitute 'success' in corporate America and quit so that you can look myself in the mirror at night. I really joined my wife to create a reliable, honest business according to integrity. I became a real estate agent.

A few things i found was that no-one trusted me understanding that somewhat astounded me. People thought I took an inventory, sat back, watched TV, drank beer, and waited for an individual to trade their property. That's not me making this up - they really thought this. They hated the actual fact I wasn't doing anything for them.

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American collusion with kleptocracy comes at a terrible cost for the rest of the world. All of the stolen money, all of those evaded tax dollars sunk into Central Park penthouses and Nevada shell companies, might otherwise fund health care and infrastructure. (A report from the anti-poverty group One has argued that 3.6 million deaths each year can be attributed to this sort of resource siphoning.) Thievery tramples the possibilities of workable markets and credible democracy. It fuels suspicions that the whole idea of liberal capitalism is a hypocritical sham: While the world is plundered, self-righteous Americans get rich off their complicity with the crooks. The Founders were concerned that venality would become standard procedure, and it has. Long before suspicion mounted about the loyalties of Donald Trump, large swaths of the American elite—lawyers, lobbyists, real-estate brokers, politicians in state capitals who enabled the creation of shell companies—had already proved themselves to be reliable servants of a rapacious global plutocracy. Richard Palmer was right: The looting elites of the former Soviet Union were far from rogue profiteers. They augured a kleptocratic habit that would soon become widespread. One bitter truth about the Russia scandal is that by the time Vladimir Putin attempted to influence the shape of our country, it was already bending in the direction of his.

Kleptocracy Is on the Rise in America - The Atlantic

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Cyprus In A Rental Property - Pick A Location!

Exactly How to Find Property For Sale in Cyprus

Purchasing a property in Cyprus is actually a big deal. If you are actually looking at getting a Cyprus property you will definitely must consult your close friends, household, and next-door neighbors for endorsements. Cyprus property can be tough to locate but there are actually factors you can possibly do to create the search simpler.

The first thing you ought to do is find out where to receive a property in Cyprus. It might appear difficult to recognize where to start searching for a property but you will rejoice you did it. You are going to require to ask on your own what you wish to accomplish with your assets property.

A Cyprus property can either be actually for you or even for your children. It is your decision just how much loan you desire to invest. You will desire to discover a property that has a lot of safety and security attributes as well as uses some features.

Nevertheless you may want Cyprus property for yourself the place of the property may truly produce a variation. While folks may be very satisfied to tell you they reside in a region that has never been actually thought about higher up or even highly good, it is your selection as a possible purchaser. However, you will definitely want to remember you may be actually staying in a metropolitan area that was named one of the most unappealing location in Europe by a leading property company.

If you are actually looking for property in Cyprus you need to take into consideration an apartment. The very best apartment or condos in Cyprus are a lot more pricey than those in bigger city centers however they provide some wonderful services that you can't obtain anywhere else. They additionally provide you with excellent security from the sight of a number of the bigger town hall.

You will additionally be actually shocked at the amount of flats in Cyprus have perspectives of the sea. This is actually specifically excellent if you have youngsters. There are several reasons to purchase apartment or condo property.

You will certainly additionally need to consider who you choose your property representative. While there are actually numerous property brokers in Cyprus that can offer property that will be of fantastic value, there are actually also several agents that use bad worth for loan. The even more opportunity you take into your property explore the much better the selection you are going to possess.

When searching for a Cyprus property that you are visiting be investing in, don't forget the reality that you are actually producing a small investment. Ensure you do your research and be sure you have taken regularly you need to discover the greatest cost. Cyprus property could be excellent market value but you require to ensure you review the offer effectively just before you buy.

Vacation in South Cyprus - A Location to Go If You Like Fishing!

South Cyprus is a very small isle that lies in between Turkey and Greece. It is part of the Turkish Commonwealth, as well as it is acknowledged as a country within the EU and NATO. Found north of Athens in a place contacted the Greek Isle, South Cyprus is just one of the most well-known traveler destinations in Europe. For those that want taking a trip to the islands, South Cyprus supplies several great vacation possibilities, consisting of remaining on the tiny isle of Sotiriades, hanging around at the Sotiriades Golf Club, and also taking excursions to other much smaller islands.

Sotiriades is actually a tiny island that has been utilized as a summertime trip for age groups of holidaymakers. Sotiriades belongs to South Cyprus as well as consequently is actually simply accessed through sea. The golf club is actually considered among the very best clubs on the planet, as well as it is property to unparalleled training programs. However, this is actually certainly not the only factor you may do on Sotiriades. The smaller sized isles, like Soudakos, Kilafi, Soudakio, and also Seria, are likewise a great area to remain while on holiday in South Cyprus. A few of the more exciting isle escapes consist of hanging around at Blue Shallows, enjoying spa treatments, or happening a vacation to the surrounding city of Nis.

The Sotiriades Golf Club has actually ended up being the premier location for global golfers. There are some excellent golf courses to become located here, but the southeastern area of the isle is actually recognized for its brilliant landscapes. It is below that you will definitely discover several of the a lot more remarkable yards, including the isles of Euboia as well as Souda. In reality, some folks think that these pair of isles are actually one of the most lovely in entire South Cyprus. The meals as well as a glass of wine are awesome here, and the homeowners will attract you with an assortment of purchasing and also home entertainment alternatives. Numerous website visitors involve Sotiriades from all over the world. This isle possesses many destinations that entice visitors coming from across the planet.

Paphos - A Site That is actually Perfect For Your Necessities

To buy a property in Paphos, Cyprus is greater than merely stepping inside your home or even on your front door. You must do all your investigation and review before you go on along with the offer. You need to know the reasons that you are actually going to buy property within this location. A few of the prominent reasons that folks go for purchasing a property within this area are for the convenience of urban area lifestyle, attractive landscapes, the great quantity of sun, seasides, greens and numerous other explanations that are actually really important to get. There are various types of properties readily available in this particular location as well as you can easily pick the one which best satisfies your requirements. In the present times, there are lots of rental properties available for people to rent on the holiday season. The features that are offered in the properties will definitely be actually the prime consider deciding your selection.

This is an excellent hideaway from the tensions of city lifestyle, and it is an area that is understood for its trendy environment and different kinds of views. The beach is actually popularly called the isle's very most attractive component. This is a spot that is actually effectively hooked up to various other communities and urban areas as well as hence, driving is very easy. It is a great choice for you if you intend to join your work or college. People can simply commute in between this and other metropolitan areas of Cyprus.

However, you should make sure while picking an economical property to buy. Ensure that you inspect the rankings of the property you want. While examining the ratings, are sure that you look at the settlement possibilities that are readily available on the property. You must also examine the great image of the business that is actually selling the property as well as for how long they have actually been in business. All these traits may assist you in bring in the right choice.

Tips to Sell Your Property Swift

A property available for sale in Cyprus has its very own market. However this market is actually merely offered to customers that have the capacity to spend large sums of funds, as realty is normally extremely costly in the nation.

The only actual option open to the homeowner in Cyprus is to find a purchaser happy to spend a cost that will definitely obtain the property marketed in the least time feasible. There are a couple of tips as well as techniques that will help a dealer has the capacity to sell their property quick.

Firstly, make an effort to make sure that individuals you are going to be actually operating within Cyprus are trusted as well as reliable. Don't rely on a business or person that you don't understand. Furthermore, opt for a reliable homeowner over a dishonest one considering that the crooked ones possess the ability to rob you blocked.

It's a really good tip to have actually images taken of your property just before you take it out for selling. You may utilize these pictures to obtain the interest of would-be customers. However, these photos need to be current and also exact. Any photos were actually acted like a handful of months or a year should be stayed away from.

Make sure that you don't appear like a novice when selling your property. You might would like to apply your robe and slippers yet if prospective customers know that you are actually an experienced property owner, they prefer to visit your house to begin with.

Take a great look at your property. Ensure that there are actually no primary damages or spots that might detract from your home. As soon as the property is actually clean as well as cool, make certain that it remains in good condition.

Ensure that the property is actually well-maintained and possesses all the suitable papers on it. These papers are used to prove the possession of the property in the event that an issue occurs. The paperwork is incredibly essential in the event any conflicts emerge.

If you do each one of these traits, you would be actually amazed to view just how much easier the sale of your property would be. If you intend to avoid all the inconveniences and headaches involved in selling your property, then you should employ a qualified realty agent to assist you.

Buying and selling property: 5 frequently asked questions addressed

Being actually updated is actually vital for successfully buying or even selling a property, therefore whether you are a customer or a homeowner, never ever be afraid to ask you real estate representative questions to alleviate your thoughts, receive more information or better know the procedure. "If Leapfrogs property consultants possessed R5 for each opportunity they got asked the complying with five questions, they assume theyd be very wealthy. Nonetheless, laughs aside, our team discover the inquiries that our clients very most often ask extremely intriguing as they are incredibly relevant to the marketplace as well as deliver a valuable chance to educate and enlighten customers regarding these components of the field, says Johan van Schalkwyk, Capital at Leapfrog Roodepoort.

Our team surveyed Leapfrog agents around the country to discuss the questions they are actually very most often asked in the regular training course of business.

These five inquiries went to the first:

1. What is my property valued at?

Cyprus Property claimed it best: Cost is what you pay out. Value is what you receive.

Truck Schalkwyk says property experts may offer you a market-related estimate for your property, based on market trends as well as investigation, their understanding of the requirement in the place, along with the functions of your property. Market value is actually more subjective as well as is essentially figured out through what a customer is actually prepared to pay for a property - the prominent willing vendor as well as able to buy economic style.

Along with information concerning property conveniently available via several internet platforms and tools, this has provided buyers the electrical power to be savvier about the worth of a prospective assets as they can do comparison investigation. This means shoppers are much more notified and sellers need to become extra flexible along with their rates.

2. Which is the best area to purchase?

This inquiry resembles inquiring the length of time a piece of chain is, as it depends upon an extensive lot of variables, featuring the type of property, the intended return on investment, encompassing features, security as well as security, as well as specific desire.

Typically communicating, property throughout Cyprus is an excellent expenditure. However, like all expenditures, property financial investments need to have to become proactively handled to ensure growth that meets your desires.

Relying on personal needs as well as desires, a trusted property consultant will certainly help you look at variables like site, potential developments and additional if youre looking to create a lasting expenditure. Property tends to become a quite individual assets, with needs and wants to contrast coming from one person to another, and also household to household.

3. Is actually a provide to purchase legally binding?

Yes, an authorized provide to acquisition is actually a legal paper that is binding.

The record describes the investment agreement, which includes the terms and conditions associating with the property in question. By authorizing the promotion to purchase, the buyer accepts the terms designated in the documentations, featuring the rate they want to pay for the property.

If the dealer enjoys along with the rate supplied due to the shopper, the document becomes an officially tiing sale arrangement.

All-time low collection is actually that you need to have to become extremely certain about a potential purchase prior to joining the populated line.

4. How much time is a power observance certification authentic for?

An Electrical Certification of Observance (ECOC) stands for a time frame of two years. It is obligatory to become in property of this particular record when selling a property, as per the needs of the Occupational Health and Safety Act under the Electrical Setup Regulations provision.

The ECOC assures the requirement of the distribution panels, electrical wiring, earthing and also bonding of all steel components.

5. What occurs after the home loan is actually granted?

After a home loan is provided, a bond attorney is taught due to the financial institution to register the bond at the Deeds Office, while the seller advises the moving attorney to move the property.

Next, the bond attorney alerts the moving lawyer of the receipt record of move and also warranty requirements. Then the cancellation attorney calls off the homeowners guaranty and also the transmitting attorney obtains the title deeds and also termination figures and sends a copy to the guaranty attorney.

Hereafter, both the purchaser and the vendor sign the transfer documentations. The customer is responsible for the transmission costs as well as the moving legal representative spends for the rates and taxes, and the transmission duty. Besides, the files are authorized and sets you back paid out, the transmission, brand new connection, and also cancellation connection files are planned for lodging at the Acts Workplace. Right here it takes regarding 3 weeks to be checked as well as prepped for registration by the legal representatives. On the time of enrollment, the banking company spends the funding based on the warranties released. This entire method normally takes around 10 weeks.

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Just How to Find Property Offer For Sale in Cyprus

Getting a property in Cyprus is a big deal. If you are taking into consideration purchasing a Cyprus property you will need to consult your friends, family, and neighbors for referrals. Cyprus property could be difficult to discover yet there are traits you can possibly do to make the hunt easier.

The initial thing you should perform is find out where to obtain a property in Cyprus. It might seem to be complicated to understand where to start searching for a property but you will definitely be glad you did it. You will need to have to ask on your own what you want to accomplish along with your investment property.

A Cyprus property could either be for you or for your youngsters. It is your selection how much cash you would like to devote. You are going to desire to find a property that has a lot of safety and security functions and also supplies some facilities.

However you may be interested in Cyprus property for yourself the place of the property may actually make a difference. While people may be extremely delighted to inform you they stay in a location that has never ever been considered higher up or even highly desirable, it is your selection as a possible buyer. Nevertheless, you will definitely desire to remember you may be actually living in an area that was actually named one of the most unpleasant area in Europe by a leading property company.

If you are actually searching for property in Cyprus you should think about an apartment. The most ideal apartments in Cyprus are actually a lot more costly than those in larger town hall yet they deliver some terrific amenities that you can't acquire anywhere else. They also supply you along with wonderful surveillance from the sight of some of the larger city centers.

You will additionally be actually stunned at how many homes in Cyprus have perspectives of the sea. This is particularly good if you possess kids. There are lots of main reasons to invest in flat property.

You will certainly additionally require to deal with that you choose your property agent. While there are a lot of property agents in Cyprus that can easily deliver property that will certainly be of excellent market value, there are also a lot of brokers that deliver poor worth for amount of money. The additional opportunity you embed your property search the far better the choice you will certainly possess.

When seeking https://speakerdeck.com/ilisterscy that you are actually visiting be purchasing, always remember the simple fact that you are actually making a little financial investment. Ensure you perform your investigation and also make sure you have taken at all times you require to locate the greatest cost. Cyprus property can be fantastic worth however you need to have to make certain you review the offer effectively before you buy.

Holiday Season in South Cyprus - An Area to Go If You Like Sportfishing!

South Cyprus is a tiny island that is located in between Chicken and Greece. It becomes part of the Turkish Commonwealth, and it is identified as a country within the EU and also NATO. Found north of Athens in an area contacted the Greek Isle, South Cyprus is just one of the absolute most popular vacationer locations in Europe. For those that are interested in taking a trip to the isles, South Cyprus provides many fantastic vacation possibilities, consisting of staying on the little isle of Sotiriades, spending time at the Sotiriades Golf Club, and also taking excursions to other smaller sized isles.

Sotiriades is actually a tiny isle that has been actually made use of as a summertime trip for age groups of holidaymakers. Sotiriades becomes part of South Cyprus as well as as a result is actually simply accessed by sea. The golf club is considered among the greatest clubs in the world, and also it is home to outstanding training programs. Nevertheless, this is not the only thing you can do on Sotiriades. The smaller islands, including Soudakos, Kilafi, Soudakio, and also Seria, are likewise a really good area to keep while on holiday in South Cyprus. Several of the much more interesting island getaways feature hanging around at Blue Lagoon, delighting in health spa treatments, or taking place a travel to the surrounding city of Nis.

The Sotiriades Golf Club has actually ended up being the premier place for international golf enthusiasts. There are some great golf links to become found here, yet the southeastern area of the island is actually understood for its remarkable views. It is actually listed here that you will certainly discover a few of the even more spectacular landscapes, such as the isles of Euboia and Souda. As a matter of fact, some individuals feel that these 2 isles are the most beautiful in whole South Cyprus. The food and also red wine are exceptional listed below, as well as the residents will definitely attract you with a wide array of shopping and also home entertainment options. Numerous site visitors relate to Sotiriades from around the world. This island possesses lots of tourist attractions that attract vacationers coming from all around the planet.

Paphos - A Location That is Perfect For Your Requirements

To buy a property in Paphos, Cyprus is actually more than only stepping inside your house or on your residence. You need to perform all your investigation and review just before you go ahead along with the offer. You must recognize the reasons that you are heading to buy property within this area. A few of the well-liked reasons that individuals select buying a property within this area are for the advantage of urban area life, lovely yards, the great quantity of sun, beaches, golf courses and also numerous various other main reasons that are actually truly essential to acquire. There are different sorts of properties offered within this site as well as you may decide on the one which ideal fulfills your requirements. In the present times, there are many rental properties offered for folks to rent on the holiday season. The features that are offered in the properties will certainly be the prime consider deciding your option.

This is actually a great refuge coming from the tensions of area life, and also it is actually a spot that is known for its own amazing environment as well as different type of landscapes. The beach front is actually famously known as the island's very most eye-catching attribute. This is an area that is actually properly attached to various other towns and also cities as well as as a result, driving is quick and easy. It is a great possibility for you if you wish to join your job or university. Individuals may quickly travel back and forth in between this and other metropolitan areas of Cyprus.

Nevertheless, you need to make sure while picking an economical property to spend for. Ensure that you examine the scores of the property you want. While checking the ratings, are sure that you browse through the payment options that are offered on the property. You should additionally inspect the excellent credibility of the firm that is actually selling the property as well as how much time they have stayed in business. All these factors can help you in bring in the appropriate selection.

Tips to Sell Your Property Fast

A property available in Cyprus possesses its very own market. Yet this market is only accessible to buyers that have the ability to spend large amounts of amount of money, as real estate is often quite pricey in the country.

The only true alternative open up to the dealer in Cyprus is actually to find a purchaser going to pay out a price that will get the property marketed in the shortest time achievable. There are a few pointers and also secrets that will assist a dealer is able to sell their property quick.

First of all, attempt to be sure that the people you will certainly be actually doing business within Cyprus are actually trusted and also trusted. Do not trust a business or person that you do not know. Additionally, opt for a trusted homeowner over a crooked one because the unethical ones possess the ability to rob you blind.

It is actually a great suggestion to have actually pictures taken of your property just before you bring it out for selling. You can make use of these images to receive the interest of possible shoppers. Nonetheless, these pictures should be current and precise. Any sort of images were acted like a handful of months or even a year ought to be stayed away from.

See to it that you don't appear like a beginner when selling your residence. You could want to place on your robe as well as pantofles but if potential purchasers understand that you are actually a professional resident, they prefer to visit your house to begin with.

Take a great consider your residence. Be sure that there are actually no significant loss or blemishes that might detract from your house. The moment the property is actually clean and neat, ensure that it remains in good condition.

Ensure that the property is actually tidy and has all the effective documents on it. These papers are actually used to show the possession of the property in the event that an issue arises. The paperwork is actually incredibly crucial in the event that any type of conflicts arise.

If you perform each of these traits, you would be actually stunned to observe how much less complicated the sale of your property would be. If you desire to stay away from all the troubles and migraines involved in selling your property, then you ought to employ a professional real property representative to assist you.

Buying and selling property: 5 frequently asked questions responded to

Being notified is actually necessary for efficiently getting or even selling a property, so whether you are a purchaser or even a dealer, never fear to inquire you real estate agent questions to soothe your mind, acquire additional details or even better know the procedure. "If Leapfrogs property experts possessed R5 for each opportunity they acquired inquired the following 5 questions, they believe theyd be actually quite wealthy. Having said that, pranks apart, our experts find the concerns that our customers most frequently ask very interesting as they are extremely significant to the marketplace and deliver an useful possibility to notify and enlighten customers about these facets of the business, mentions Johan vehicle Schalkwyk, Money at Leapfrog Roodepoort.

Our team surveyed Jump representatives around the country to share the inquiries they are actually very most frequently inquired in the average training program of service.

These five concerns went to the top of the list:

1. What is my property valued at?

Warren Buffett said it absolute best: Rate is what you spend. Value is what you get.

Truck Schalkwyk says property advisors may offer you a market-related price quote for your property, based upon business patterns and also investigation, their understanding of the need in the location, in addition to the features of your property. Market value is actually extra individual and is generally determined through what a purchaser is actually readied to pay for a property - the popular eager dealer and able to buy economic version.

With relevant information about property easily obtainable through numerous internet platforms and tools, this has actually offered shoppers the electrical power to become savvier about the worth of a prospective financial investment as they may do relative research. This suggests purchasers are actually a lot more educated as well as vendors need to be much more versatile with their prices.

2. Which is actually the best location to buy?

This inquiry resembles asking for how long a piece of string is, as it depends upon a large amount of factors, including the type of property, the wanted return on investment, surrounding amenities, protection as well as security, and also specific choice.

Usually communicating, property across Cyprus is actually a really good financial investment. But, like all financial investments, property expenditures need to have to become proactively handled to ensure growth that meets your requirements.

Depending upon specific needs and also desires, a depended on property specialist will certainly assist you examine aspects like location, potential advancements as well as additional if youre wanting to create a long-lasting financial investment. Property usually tends to be a really individual financial investment, with needs and wants to vary from one person to another, and household to family.

3. Is an offer to obtain legally binding?

Yes, an authorized offer to investment is actually a lawful documentation that is actually binding.

The record describes the acquisition arrangement, which includes the terms and conditions associating with the property concerned. By authorizing the provide to purchase, the purchaser consents to the conditions stipulated in the documentations, consisting of the price they want to purchase the property.

If the dealer enjoys along with the rate offered by the customer, the file becomes a legally binding sale agreement.

The bottom product line is that you need to have to be incredibly certain concerning a possible acquisition before registering the populated line.

4. The length of time is actually an electrical compliance certificate authentic for?

An Electric Certification of Conformity (ECOC) is valid for a time frame of two years. It is actually mandatory to be in things of this paper when selling a property, as per the criteria of the Occupational Health and Safety Act under the Electric Installment Laws stipulation.

The ECOC assures the condition of the circulation panels, circuitry, earthing and also connecting of all metallic components.

5. What occurs after the home loan is actually granted?

After a home loan is actually provided, a guaranty lawyer is advised by the bank to register the guaranty at the Actions Workplace, while the dealer suggests the transferring lawyer to transmit the property.

Next, the bond lawyer notifies the moving legal representative of the receipt record of transfer as well as promise demands. Then the termination attorney terminates the vendors bond and the transmitting legal representative acquires the name deeds and termination designs and also sends out a duplicate to the guaranty legal representative.

Hereafter, both the customer and also the vendor sign the move files. The buyer is in charge of the transmission prices as well as the transferring lawyer pays for the fees and income taxes, and also the transmission duty. Nevertheless, the documents are actually authorized as well as sets you back paid out, the transmission, brand new connection, as well as cancellation bond papers are actually planned for housing at the Acts Office. Listed here it takes concerning three full weeks to be checked out as well as prepared for registration due to the lawyers. On the day of enrollment, the bank spends the lending according to the promises given out. This whole method typically takes around 10 full weeks.

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Cyprus - Condusive For Prime Property Financial Investment And Stunning Golf Property!

Just How to Discover Property Available For Sale in Cyprus

Purchasing a property in Cyprus is actually a big deal. If you are thinking about acquiring a Cyprus property you will must consult your friends, family members, and also next-door neighbors for endorsements. Cyprus property could be complicated to find however there are points you may do to create the hunt less complicated.

The primary thing you should perform is actually discover where to obtain a property in Cyprus. It may appear challenging to recognize where to start hunting for a property but you will be glad you did it. You will require to inquire yourself what you intend to achieve with your assets property.

A Cyprus property could either be for you or even for your youngsters. It is your choice how much funds you want to spend. You will desire to discover a property that has lots of protection attributes and also delivers some amenities.

However you might be interested in Cyprus property on your own the site of the property may actually produce a variation. While folks might be extremely happy to inform you they stay in a location that has actually certainly never been looked at higher up or even strongly preferable, it is your selection as a possible buyer. However, you will certainly desire to remember you may be actually residing in a city that was called the best unpleasant location in Europe by a leading property provider.

If you are actually trying to find property in Cyprus you ought to consider an apartment or condo. The most ideal condos in Cyprus are actually more pricey than those in much bigger town hall but they provide some great features that you can't obtain anywhere else. They also give you along with fantastic security coming from the viewpoint of a few of the larger city centers.

You will likewise be stunned at the number of condos in Cyprus have sights oceanic. This is actually specifically really good if you possess youngsters. There are several main reasons to acquire apartment property.

You will likewise need to think of that you choose your property broker. While there are lots of property agents in Cyprus that can supply property that is going to be of wonderful value, there are likewise numerous agents that give poor market value for amount of money. The even more opportunity you embed your property search the far better the choice you will possess.

When seeking a Cyprus property that you are actually mosting likely to be acquiring, bear in mind the fact that you are producing a little expenditure. See to it you perform your investigation and make sure you have actually taken continuously you need to have to locate the most ideal price. Cyprus property could be wonderful market value but you need to have to see to it you match up the promotion properly just before you purchase.

Vacation in South Cyprus - A Spot to Go If You Like Sportfishing!

South Cyprus is a tiny isle that is located between Chicken and also Greece. It becomes part of the Turkish Republic, and also it is actually recognized as a nation within the EU and NATO. Located north of Athens in a place contacted the Classical Island, South Cyprus is just one of one of the most preferred traveler locations in Europe. For those that are interested in journeying to the isles, South Cyprus supplies several great holiday opportunities, including staying on the tiny island of Sotiriades, spending time at the Sotiriades Golf Club, and also taking journeys to various other smaller sized isles.

Sotiriades is actually a small island that has actually been used as a summer trip for age groups of holidaymakers. Sotiriades belongs to South Cyprus and also therefore is simply accessed by ocean. The golf club is actually considered among the best clubs on the planet, and it is actually property to outstanding programs. Nevertheless, this is actually certainly not the only trait you can possibly do on Sotiriades. The smaller sized islands, including Soudakos, Kilafi, Soudakio, and Seria, are actually likewise a really good place to stay while abroad in South Cyprus. A number of the even more intriguing island escapes include spending time at Blue Lagoon, appreciating health spa treatments, or going on a trip to the surrounding community of Nis.

The Sotiriades Golf Club has ended up being the premier destination for worldwide golfers. There are some terrific golf links to become discovered listed here, but the southeastern section of the isle is known for its magnificent landscapes. It is here that you are going to locate some of the even more sensational gardens, like the isles of Euboia and Souda. In reality, some folks feel that these 2 isles are actually the best wonderful in whole entire South Cyprus. The food items as well as red or white wine are extraordinary right here, and the individuals will definitely entice you with an assortment of purchasing as well as home entertainment possibilities. Numerous visitors concern Sotiriades from all around the world. This island has lots of attractions that entice tourists coming from throughout the world.

Paphos - A Location That is Perfect For Your Demands

To buy a property in Paphos, Cyprus is actually greater than only tipping inside your home or on your front door. You have to carry out all your analysis and also analysis before you go forward along with the deal. You need to recognize the main reason whies you are actually visiting buy property in this area. Several of the well-liked reasons that folks choose acquiring a property in this particular area are actually for the convenience of city life, stunning gardens, the abundance of sun, coastlines, golf links as well as numerous other main reasons that are actually significant to receive. There are various sorts of properties offered in this place as well as you can decide on the one which best meets your criteria. In the present times, there are actually several rental properties on call for people to rent on the holiday. The facilities that are supplied in the properties will be the prime consider deciding your selection.

This is actually a great sanctuary coming from the pressures of urban area lifestyle, and also it is actually an area that is recognized for its cool weather as well as various type of landscapes. The seashore is popularly known as the island's very most appealing component. This is a location that is properly linked to various other towns and cities and thus, commuting is quick and easy. It is a great alternative for you if you would like to join your job or school. Folks may quickly commute in between this and also other areas of Cyprus.

However, you have to make sure while deciding on an affordable property to buy. Make sure that you inspect the rankings of the property you are interested in. While checking out the ratings, make sure that you visit the settlement choices that are actually available on the property. You need to additionally inspect the really good reputation of the company that is selling the property and also how long they have stayed in business. All these factors can easily assist you in bring in the best choice.

Tips to Sell Your Property Swift

A property available in Cyprus has its own market. However this market is actually just offered to shoppers who have the ability to invest large amounts of money, as property is usually very expensive in the nation.

The only actual choice open up to the vendor in Cyprus is actually to find a purchaser about to pay out a price that will acquire the property marketed in the least time achievable. There are actually a handful of ideas and also secrets that will definitely help a dealer has the capacity to sell their property quickly.

First off, attempt to see to it that individuals you will be actually doing business within Cyprus are actually respectable and also trustworthy. Don't rely on a firm or person that you do not know. Furthermore, select a reputable homeowner over a crooked one because the dubious ones have the capacity to burglarize you blocked.

It's a really good suggestion to have actually images taken of your property prior to you carry it out for selling. You can use these pictures to get the interest of possible shoppers. However, these pictures ought to be current and also accurate. Any photos were acted like a few months or a year need to be prevented.

Make certain that you don't look like a newbie when selling your home. You may wish to apply your robe as well as sandals however if potential purchasers know that you are an expert property owner, they prefer to head to your house to begin with.

Take a good look at your residence. Make sure that there are no significant problems or discolorations that may detract from your residence. As soon as section-by-section guide is well-maintained as well as nice, be sure that it remains in good condition.

Be sure that the property is tidy as well as has all the effective papers on it. These papers are actually utilized to prove the ownership of the property in case a disagreement arises. The records is very important in case any type of issues emerge.

If you do all of these things, you would certainly be actually amazed to find just how much less complicated the sale of your property will be actually. If you intend to avoid all the troubles and also problems involved in selling your property, at that point you need to choose a specialist real estate agent to aid you.

Buying and selling property: 5 frequently asked questions responded to

Being educated is actually critical for effectively acquiring or selling a property, thus whether you are a purchaser or even a homeowner, certainly never hesitate to inquire you property agent inquiries to ease your thoughts, obtain more relevant information or much better understand the procedure. "If Leapfrogs property advisors had R5 for every opportunity they got inquired the complying with five concerns, they think theyd be quite rich. Having said that, laughs apart, we find the questions that our clients very most often ask extremely intriguing as they are actually extremely relevant to the marketplace and deliver an important possibility to educate and inform clients concerning these facets of the sector, says Johan truck Schalkwyk, Principal at Leapfrog Roodepoort.

Our experts inspected Leapfrog representatives around the nation to discuss the concerns they are most often talked to in the average course of business.

These five inquiries were at the top of the list:

1. What is my property valued at?

Warren Buffett stated it absolute best: Cost is what you pay. Value is what you obtain.

Vehicle Schalkwyk points out property consultants can provide you a market-related quote for your property, based upon market styles and also analysis, their understanding of the requirement in the region, along with the functions of your property. Value is actually much more individual and also is actually generally figured out by what a shopper is prepped to spend for a property - the prominent prepared homeowner and also able to buy economical style.

With information regarding property easily accessible by means of different on the internet platforms and resources, this has given purchasers the power to be savvier about the market value of a prospective expenditure as they may do relative research. This implies buyers are more informed and vendors require to become much more flexible along with their prices.

2. Which is actually the best region to acquire?

This question resembles inquiring how much time an item of chain is, as it relies on a vast variety of variables, including the type of property, the preferred roi, neighboring conveniences, security and surveillance, and private choice.

Commonly talking, property across Cyprus is an excellent investment. However, like all financial investments, property financial investments need to have to become actively managed to ensure growth that meets your expectations.

Depending on individual needs as well as preferences, a relied on property specialist are going to help you look at factors like place, potential growths as well as even more if youre hoping to make a long-lasting assets. Property tends to become an extremely individual expenditure, with needs and wants to contrast from one person to another, and family to family members.

3. Is an offer to obtain officially tiing?

Yes, a signed offer to purchase is a legal file that is binding.

The paper summarizes the investment contract, which includes the terms associating with the property concerned. Through authorizing the provide to buy, the purchaser consents to the phrases stated in the documents, consisting of the price they agree to spend for the property.

If the dealer enjoys with the price used due to the customer, the file becomes a legitimately tiing sale contract.

The bottom series is actually that you require to be very certain about a potential acquisition prior to registering the populated product line.

4. How much time is an electrical conformity certification legitimate for?

A Power Certificate of Observance (ECOC) stands for a duration of two years. It is mandatory to become in property of this paper when selling a property, according to the demands of the Occupational Health and Safety Action under the Electric Setup Rules provision.

The ECOC assures the condition of the distribution panels, electrical wiring, earthing and also building of all metal parts.

5. What takes place after the home mortgage is provided?

After a mortgage is granted, a bond attorney is taught due to the financial institution to register the bond at the Acts Workplace, while the homeowner encourages the transferring attorney to transfer the property.

Next, https://www.magcloud.com/user/ilisterscy alerts the moving attorney of the receipt deed of transmission and also guarantee requirements. At that point the termination legal representative terminates the homeowners guaranty as well as the transmitting attorney acquires the name records as well as termination figures and delivers a duplicate to the bond lawyer.

Hereafter, both the customer and also the homeowner authorize the move papers. The customer is accountable for the transactions expenses and the transferring attorney pays for the fees as well as tax obligations, and the transmission duty. Nevertheless, the documentations are authorized and costs spent, the transmission, new connect, and termination connection files are actually organized lodging at the Actions Workplace. Listed below it takes concerning three weeks to become checked out and also prepared for enrollment due to the lawyers. On the day of sign up, the bank pays for the finance according to the guarantees issued. This entire method commonly takes about 10 full weeks.

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Cyprus Property Services. Experts In Dealing Property In Paphos, Cyprus.:

Just How to Find Property To Buy in Cyprus

Buying a property in Cyprus is a big deal. If you are thinking about purchasing a Cyprus property you will must consult your pals, family, and also next-door neighbors for referrals. Cyprus property may be challenging to locate but there are actually things you can possibly do to create the search simpler.

The first thing you need to perform is actually learn where to acquire a property in Cyprus. It may appear challenging to know where to begin looking for a property however you are going to rejoice you did it. You are going to need to have to inquire your own self what you intend to attain with your expenditure property.

A Cyprus property might either be for you or for your kids. It is your decision how much cash you want to spend. You will definitely intend to find a property that possesses a lot of safety and security attributes and gives some services.

Nevertheless you may want Cyprus property for yourself the location of the property may truly make a distinction. While individuals might be actually incredibly happy to tell you they stay in a place that has actually certainly never been actually thought about higher up or very good, it is your selection as a potential buyer. Nevertheless, you are going to intend to remember you might be actually residing in an area that was called one of the most unattractive spot in Europe through a leading property firm.

If you are actually searching for property in Cyprus you must consider an apartment or condo. The best condos in Cyprus are extra costly than those in much bigger city centers however they use some excellent amenities that you can not obtain anywhere else. They likewise provide you with excellent security from the viewpoint of some of the larger town hall.

You are going to likewise be stunned at the amount of flats in Cyprus have scenery of the sea. This is actually specifically good if you possess little ones. There are great example can be found at iListers.cy of reasons to purchase apartment or condo property.

You will certainly also require to consider who you hire your property agent. While there are actually numerous property representatives in Cyprus that may provide property that will be of wonderful value, there are actually likewise several brokers that offer poor value for amount of money. The more opportunity you take into your property explore the far better the choice you will have.

When looking for a Cyprus property that you are actually going to be actually buying, keep in mind the fact that you are making a little investment. Ensure you perform your research study as well as see to it you have actually taken constantly you require to locate the greatest cost. Cyprus property could be wonderful market value however you need to have to ensure you review the provide properly just before you buy.

Holiday in South Cyprus - An Area to Go If You Like Fishing!

South Cyprus is actually a little island that is located in between Chicken as well as Greece. It belongs to the Turkish State, as well as it is realized as a nation within the EU as well as NATO. Found north of Athens in a region called the Greek Isle, South Cyprus is just one of the absolute most well-known tourist locations in Europe. For those who want taking a trip to the islands, South Cyprus gives several fantastic holiday season chances, featuring staying on the little island of Sotiriades, spending time at the Sotiriades Golf Club, and taking excursions to other smaller islands.

Sotiriades is a small island that has actually been made use of as a summer vacation for age groups of holidaymakers. Sotiriades becomes part of South Cyprus and also consequently is merely accessed by ocean. The golf club is looked at among the very best nightclubs worldwide, and also it is actually house to world-class courses. Nevertheless, this is actually certainly not the only thing you can do on Sotiriades. The smaller sized isles, like Soudakos, Kilafi, Soudakio, and also Seria, are also an excellent place to keep while abroad in South Cyprus. A number of the a lot more exciting isle trips feature hanging around at Blue Shallows, enjoying health facility treatments, or happening a travel to the neighboring town of Nis.

The Sotiriades Golf Club has actually ended up being the premier location for worldwide golfers. There are some great greens to become discovered here, yet the southeastern segment of the island is actually recognized for its own magnificent surroundings. It is actually listed here that you are going to locate several of the much more stunning gardens, such as the islands of Euboia and also Souda. In fact, some individuals believe that these 2 isles are the most beautiful in whole entire South Cyprus. The food items and white wine are actually exceptional listed here, and the residents are going to tempt you along with a variety of shopping and also enjoyment choices. Many visitors involve Sotiriades coming from across the world. This isle possesses numerous attractions that appeal to visitors from all around the globe.

Paphos - A Place That is actually Perfect For Your Needs

To buy a property in Paphos, Cyprus is actually more than just tipping inside your home or even on your doorstep. You have to perform all your analysis and also analysis just before you proceed with the bargain. You need to know the reasons why you are actually mosting likely to buy property in this particular place. Some of the well-known reasons that people opt for buying a property in this particular area are actually for the advantage of area lifestyle, attractive gardens, the great quantity of sunlight, seashores, fairway and also lots of various other factors that are truly essential to receive. There are actually various sorts of properties available in this place as well as you may decide on the one which ideal meets your requirements. In the here and now opportunities, there are actually several rental properties on call for people to rent on the holiday. The facilities that are provided in the properties will definitely be the prime think about deciding your selection.

This is an excellent refuge coming from the tensions of metropolitan area life, and also it is actually a place that is actually known for its own amazing environment as well as different kinds of landscapes. The seashore is actually famously known as the isle's most appealing feature. This is actually a spot that is actually well linked to various other towns as well as areas and also thus, commuting is easy. It is an excellent alternative for you if you wish to be close to your work or even school. People may conveniently travel back and forth between this and also other metropolitan areas of Cyprus.

Having said that, you should make sure while deciding on a cheap property to spend for. Be sure that you inspect the ratings of the property you have an interest in. While examining the ratings, are sure that you have a look at the remittance possibilities that are actually accessible on the property. You ought to additionally examine the good credibility of the company that is actually selling the property and also for how long they have stayed in business. All these things can easily assist you in bring in the right decision.

Tips to Sell Your Property Swift

A property up for sale in Cyprus possesses its personal market. Yet this market is actually just offered to purchasers who manage to invest large sums of money, as real estate is actually generally incredibly pricey in the country.

The only true possibility open to the dealer in Cyprus is actually to discover a shopper able to pay out a rate that will definitely acquire the property sold in the shortest opportunity possible. There are actually a few suggestions as well as tricks that are going to aid a seller manages to sell their property quick.

Firstly, make an effort to be sure that individuals you will be actually working within Cyprus are reliable as well as dependable. Do not trust a firm or even person that you do not recognize. Moreover, decide on a reputable dealer over a crooked one because the questionable ones have the ability to rob you blocked.

It is actually a good suggestion to have actually pictures taken of your property just before you take it out for selling. You can make use of these pictures to obtain the interest of possible shoppers. Nonetheless, these pictures should be current and precise. Any sort of photos were taken after a couple of months or even a year should be stayed away from.

Be sure that you don't appear like a newbie when selling your home. You might wish to place on your robe as well as sandals but if potential shoppers understand that you are a knowledgeable home owner, they would rather go to your residence to begin with.

Take a really good take a look at your residence. Make sure that there are actually no major problems or blemishes that might detract from your residence. The moment the property is actually clean and cool, ensure that it remains in good condition.

See to it that the property is well-maintained and also has all the correct documents on it. These papers are made use of to show the ownership of the property in the event a conflict comes up. The information is really necessary in the event that any type of disagreements arise.

If you carry out each of these factors, you will be shocked to see how much simpler the sale of your property will be. If you would like to avoid all the nuisances and also migraines involved in selling your property, then you need to tap the services of a qualified realty broker to aid you.

Dealing property: 5 frequently asked questions addressed

Being notified is necessary for successfully purchasing or selling a property, so whether you are a purchaser or even a seller, never hesitate to ask you real estate representative inquiries to ease your mind, obtain more information or better comprehend the procedure. "If Leapfrogs property specialists possessed R5 for each time they acquired asked the complying with five concerns, they reckon theyd be actually incredibly wealthy. Nonetheless, jokes apart, we locate the concerns that our customers very most frequently talk to incredibly exciting as they are extremely important to the market as well as provide a valuable opportunity to inform and educate customers about these components of the market, states Johan truck Schalkwyk, Capital at Jump Roodepoort.

We canvassed Jump brokers around the country to share the questions they are actually very most often asked in the average training program of business.

These 5 questions were at the first:

1. What is my property valued at?

Warren Buffett stated it finest: Cost is what you pay out. Value is what you obtain.

Van Schalkwyk says property advisors can easily provide you a market-related quote for your property, based on industry fads and also investigation, their understanding of the requirement in the place, along with the attributes of your property. Market value is actually much more individual and also is actually practically found out by what a shopper is actually prepped to pay for a property - the popular eager seller and able to buy economic model.

With information concerning property easily available using several on the web systems and resources, this has offered shoppers the energy to be savvier regarding the value of a potential expenditure as they can do comparison research. This implies buyers are much more updated as well as sellers need to be much more flexible with their costs.

2. Which is the most ideal location to invest in?

This question corresponds to inquiring for how long a part of string is, as it depends on a substantial variety of elements, consisting of the form of property, the wanted return on investment, encompassing facilities, security and also security, as well as specific desire.

Normally speaking, property around Cyprus is actually an excellent financial investment. However, like all financial investments, property investments need to have to be actively dealt with to guarantee growth that fulfills your expectations.

Depending upon personal demands and also preferences, a depended on property consultant will definitely help you check out elements like place, potential developments and even more if youre aiming to make a long-term expenditure. Property usually tends to be an extremely private expenditure, with needs and wants to differ coming from one person to another, and family to loved ones.

3. Is a promotion to buy legally binding?

Yes, an authorized promotion to investment is a legal documentation that is binding.

The record summarizes the acquisition arrangement, which includes the terms connecting to the property in question. By signing the promotion to obtain, the buyer accepts the terms specified in the files, consisting of the rate they want to purchase the property.

If on this Property in Cyprus article than happy with the cost supplied due to the shopper, the document becomes a lawfully tiing sale arrangement.

All-time low collection is that you need to be really certain about a prospective purchase prior to enrolling the dotted collection.

4. For how long is actually a power compliance certificate valid for?

A Power Certificate of Observance (ECOC) stands for a period of two years. It is actually obligatory to be in possession of this paper when selling a property, as per the demands of the Occupational Health and Safety Act under the Power Installment Legislations stipulation.

The ECOC promises the terms of the distribution panels, wires, earthing as well as connecting of all metal parts.

5. What takes place after the home loan is actually given?

After a home loan is actually granted, a guaranty lawyer is actually advised by the financial institution to register the guaranty at the Deeds Workplace, while the vendor recommends the moving attorney to move the property.

Next, the guaranty legal representative notifies the moving attorney of the draft deed of transmission and also assurance criteria. After that the cancellation legal representative calls off the sellers guaranty and also the moving legal representative obtains the name records and termination figures and also sends out a copy to the bond attorney.

After this, both the customer and also the vendor sign the transmission papers. The purchaser is responsible for the transmission expenses as well as the transferring legal representative purchases the rates and also tax obligations, and also the transactions duty. Besides, the documents are signed and also costs paid, the move, brand-new bond, as well as termination connect documents are gotten ready for lodging at the Acts Office. Here it takes about 3 weeks to be checked out and also prepped for sign up by the legal representatives. On the time of registration, the bank pays for the car loan according to the guarantees given out. This whole procedure usually takes all around 10 weeks.

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A Manual To Buying A Property In Cyprus

How to Discover Property Available For Sale in Cyprus

Buying a property in Cyprus is a big deal. If you are actually considering buying a Cyprus property you will definitely must consult your friends, family members, as well as neighbors for references. Cyprus property may be hard to find yet there are actually things you may do to make the search much easier.

The very first thing you need to do is actually figure out where to acquire a property in Cyprus. It might seem tough to know where to start hunting for a property however you will certainly be glad you did it. You will certainly need to ask your own self what you intend to accomplish with your assets property.

A Cyprus property can either be actually for you or even for your children. It is your choice the amount of money you would like to invest. You will intend to discover a property that possesses lots of surveillance attributes and also offers some facilities.

Nonetheless you might want Cyprus property for yourself the area of the property can actually create a difference. While individuals may be actually extremely happy to inform you they live in a location that has certainly never been thought about high up or even extremely beneficial, it is your selection as a prospective buyer. Nevertheless, you will certainly intend to remember you may be residing in a metropolitan area that was actually called one of the most unattractive place in Europe by a leading property firm.

If you are actually searching for property in Cyprus you must look at a house. The most ideal houses in Cyprus are actually even more pricey than those in larger town hall yet they deliver some terrific conveniences that you can't acquire anywhere else. They also offer you along with great safety and security from the sight of several of the bigger city centers.

You are going to likewise be actually surprised at the amount of apartment or condos in Cyprus possess sights oceanic. This is especially great if you possess children. There are many causes to acquire flat property.

You will definitely likewise need to have to consider that you employ your property representative. While there are actually several property brokers in Cyprus that can deliver property that will be actually of wonderful worth, there are actually likewise several brokers that deliver bad value for cash. The even more opportunity you take into your property look the much better the selection you will have.

When looking for a Cyprus property that you are visiting be actually acquiring, keep in mind the truth that you are actually producing a little financial investment. Ensure you perform your study as well as make certain you have actually taken at all times you need to have to discover the best cost. Cyprus property may be excellent market value yet you require to be sure you match up the promotion effectively prior to you make a purchase.

Holiday in South Cyprus - A Location to Go If You Like Sportfishing!

South Cyprus is a very small island that lies in between Chicken and also Greece. It is part of the Turkish Republic, as well as it is actually realized as a country within the EU as well as NATO. Found north of Athens in a place contacted the Greek Isle, South Cyprus is among the best popular visitor locations in Europe. For those who have an interest in journeying to the islands, South Cyprus supplies lots of excellent vacation possibilities, including staying on the small island of Sotiriades, hanging around at the Sotiriades Golf Club, and also taking vacations to various other smaller islands.

Sotiriades is actually a little island that has actually been actually used as a summer season retreat for generations of holidaymakers. Sotiriades becomes part of South Cyprus and also as a result is merely accessed through sea. The golf club is taken into consideration one of the very best clubs on the planet, and it is actually property to unparalleled programs. However, this is actually not the only factor you may do on Sotiriades. The much smaller islands, such as Soudakos, Kilafi, Soudakio, and also Seria, are actually also a really good area to keep while on holiday in South Cyprus. Several of the much more exciting island getaways feature spending time at Blue Lagoon, enjoying health facility treatments, or even happening a vacation to the nearby city of Nis.

The Sotiriades Golf Club has actually come to be the premier location for global golfers. There are actually some wonderful fairway to become discovered listed below, yet the southeastern area of the island is understood for its superb surroundings. It is listed here that you are going to discover a few of the even more impressive yards, including the islands of Euboia as well as Souda. In reality, some folks feel that these pair of isles are actually one of the most wonderful in whole South Cyprus. The food items and also red or white wine are actually awesome here, and the citizens will tempt you with a variety of purchasing and enjoyment possibilities. Lots of site visitors concern Sotiriades coming from around the world. This island possesses a lot of attractions that entice tourists from around the planet.

Paphos - An Area That is actually Perfect For Your Requirements

To buy a property in Paphos, Cyprus is more than merely tipping inside your home or even on your residence. You have to do all your analysis and also evaluation before you go on along with the offer. You need to recognize the main reason whies you are mosting likely to buy property in this place. A number of the well-liked reasons that individuals go for purchasing a property in this location are for the comfort of metropolitan area lifestyle, stunning landscapes, the great quantity of sun, coastlines, golf courses and lots of various other causes that are actually essential to acquire. There are different sorts of properties on call in this place and you can easily pick the one which greatest meets your demands. In the here and now opportunities, there are actually many rental properties accessible for folks to rent on the holiday. The conveniences that are supplied in the properties will certainly be actually the prime consider choosing your option.

This is actually a wonderful resort from the pressures of city lifestyle, and it is a place that is understood for its own awesome weather and also different type of scenery. The coastline is famously referred to as the island's most desirable feature. This is a spot that is actually well hooked up to various other cities as well as areas and also for this reason, travelling is quick and easy. It is a great option for you if you wish to be close to your job or university. People may easily commute in between this and other urban areas of Cyprus.

Having said that, you must beware while opting for a low-cost property to invest on. Ensure that you check the scores of the property you want. While checking out the ratings, see to it that you take a look at the settlement possibilities that are available on the property. You should also inspect the good reputation of the business that is selling the property and how long they have operated. All these factors can easily aid you in creating the best selection.

Tips to Sell Your Property Fast

A property available in Cyprus possesses its personal market. Yet this market is actually simply available to customers who manage to invest large sums of money, as realty is usually incredibly pricey in the nation.

The only actual alternative open up to the homeowner in Cyprus is to discover a customer ready to pay a cost that will definitely receive the property marketed in the shortest opportunity possible. There are actually a couple of tips and also tricks that are going to aid a vendor has the capacity to sell their property swiftly.

First of all, try to make certain that individuals you are going to be actually operating within Cyprus are actually trustworthy and trusted. Do not trust a business or individual that you do not know. On top of that, opt for a trusted seller over a crooked one considering that the dishonest ones possess the potential to burglarize you blocked.

It's an excellent tip to have pictures taken of your property just before you carry it out for selling. You may make use of these photos to get the focus of prospective shoppers. Nonetheless, these pictures ought to be current as well as precise. Any pictures were actually taken after a few months or a year ought to be actually steered clear of.

See to it that you do not look like a beginner when selling your residence. You might wish to put on your bathrobe and also slippers yet if potential purchasers know that you are actually an expert homeowner, they would rather visit your home initially.

Take a really good check out your house. Be sure that there are actually no primary problems or even stains that might diminish your home. Once the property is clean and also neat, make sure that it is in good condition.

Make certain that the property is actually tidy and has all the correct papers on it. These documents are actually made use of to confirm the possession of the property in the event that a conflict comes up. The information is quite necessary in case any kind of conflicts occur.

If you perform every one of these factors, you will be actually amazed to observe the amount of easier the sale of your property would be actually. If you would like to steer clear of all the troubles and also frustrations associated with selling your property, at that point you ought to tap the services of a specialist real estate representative to assist you.

Dealing property: 5 frequently asked questions answered

Being updated is necessary for properly acquiring or selling a property, so whether you are actually a buyer or a dealer, never hesitate to ask you property broker inquiries to alleviate your mind, get even more information or even much better recognize the process. "If Leapfrogs property consultants possessed R5 for every single opportunity they got talked to the following 5 inquiries, they assume theyd be very abundant. Having said that, check out this blog , our company discover the inquiries that our clients most often inquire very fascinating as they are actually quite pertinent to the market as well as give an useful option to update as well as inform customers concerning these parts of the market, says Johan van Schalkwyk, Principal at Jump Roodepoort.

Our team inspected Leapfrog agents around the nation to share the concerns they are very most often inquired in the common training program of company.

These five concerns went to the first:

1. What is my property valued at?

Warren Buffett claimed it finest: Price is what you spend. Worth is what you obtain.

Truck Schalkwyk mentions property specialists may offer you a market-related price quote for your property, based upon market patterns and also research study, their understanding of the requirement in the location, along with the attributes of your property. Worth is actually even more very subjective and also is actually generally found out by what a customer is prepped to spend for a property - the famous willing seller and able to buy financial design.

Along with information concerning property conveniently obtainable using various on-line platforms and also tools, this has offered shoppers the electrical power to be savvier about the value of a potential expenditure as they can possibly do comparative investigation. This suggests shoppers are actually much more notified and sellers need to have to become extra flexible along with their costs.

2. Which is actually the most ideal region to purchase?

This question corresponds to talking to for how long a part of chain is, as it depends upon a substantial lot of variables, including the type of property, the intended roi, encompassing conveniences, protection and also protection, and also personal inclination.

Typically speaking, property around Cyprus is actually a great financial investment. Yet, like all expenditures, property investments need to be proactively handled to make sure growth that satisfies your expectations.

Depending upon specific requirements and also desires, a depended on property specialist are going to assist you take a look at aspects like site, potential developments and also even more if youre trying to create a lasting investment. Property often tends to be a quite individual assets, along with needs and wants to vary coming from one person to another, and family to family.

3. Is actually a provide to acquire legally tiing?

Yes, an authorized offer to purchase is a legal file that is binding.

The documentation summarizes the acquisition arrangement, that includes the terms connecting to the property concerned. By signing the offer to acquire, the shopper accepts to the terms stipulated in the records, including the cost they agree to purchase the property.

If the seller is happy along with the rate provided by the purchaser, the documentation becomes a legitimately binding sale arrangement.

The bottom product line is actually that you need to be extremely sure regarding a possible acquisition prior to registering the populated collection.

4. How long is an electrical conformity certificate legitimate for?

An Electric Certification of Observance (ECOC) holds for a time frame of pair of years. It is actually mandatory to be in ownership of this particular record when selling a property, according to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Action under the Power Setup Rules regulation.

https://n4g.com/user/score/ilisterscy assures the condition of the distribution boards, wiring, earthing and connecting of all metallic elements.

5. What happens after the mortgage is actually approved?

After a home mortgage is actually granted, a bond legal representative is actually advised due to the financial institution to register the guaranty at the Actions Office, while the dealer recommends the transferring attorney to transmit the property.

Next, the guaranty legal representative notifies the transferring legal representative of the draft deed of transactions and assurance demands. Then the cancellation attorney calls off the sellers bond as well as the transmitting attorney gets the name deeds and cancellation designs and sends a copy to the guaranty lawyer.

Hereafter, both the shopper and the homeowner authorize the transactions records. The buyer is accountable for the transfer prices and also the transmitting legal representative pays for the prices and also tax obligations, and the transmission duty. Besides, the files are signed and costs paid out, the move, brand-new connect, as well as termination connect records are actually planned for housing at the Deeds Workplace. Listed here it takes concerning three full weeks to be inspected as well as prepared for enrollment by the legal representatives. On the day of registration, the financial institution pays for the lending based on the guarantees given out. This entire method generally takes all around 10 full weeks.

[dragoni]

Trump “Individual-1”, a useful idiot of the Russian Mafia — Putin’s Mafia for 35 years.  Trump & Co. #kompromat

Collusion or not, President Trump and the Russians are thick as thieves.

What I mean is that for more than three decades, at least 13 people with known or alleged links to the Russian Mafia held the deeds to, lived in or ran criminal operations out of Trump Tower in New York or other Trump properties. I mean that many of them used Trump-branded real estate to launder vast amounts of money by buying multimillion-dollar condos through anonymous shell companies. I mean that the Bayrock Group, a real estate development company that was based in Trump Tower and had ties to the Kremlin, came up with a new business model to franchise Trump condos after he lost billions of dollars in his Atlantic City casino developments, and helped make him rich again.

Yet Trump’s relationship with the Russian underworld, a de facto state actor, has barely surfaced in the uproar surrounding Russia’s interference in the 2016 campaign. That oversight may be explained in part by journalist Michael Kinsley’s long-held maxim: The real scandal isn’t what’s illegal; it’s what is legal.

Putin: Buy American. Hire American.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has long insisted that American democracy itself is corrupt. Under his aegis, the Russians have methodically studied various components of the American body politic — campaign finance, our legal system, social media and perhaps especially the real estate industry — and exploited every loophole they could find.

As Oleg Kalugin, a former head of counterintelligence for the KGB, told me in an interview for my book “House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia,” the Mafia amounts to “one of the branches of the Russian government today.” 

“Putin dealt with the Russian mob very differently. He co-opted it. He made it an integral part of his Mafia state. Russian gangsters became, in effect, Putin’s enforcers.”

They had long and deep relationships. According to a tape recording made by former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko a year before he was fatally poisoned in London, Putin had close ties to Semion Mogilevich, a top mobster, that dated to the early 1990s.

Over the next three decades, dozens of lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, mortgage brokers and other white-collar professionals came together to facilitate such transactions on a massive scale. According to a BuzzFeed investigation, more than 1,300 condos, one-fifth of all Trump-branded condos sold in the United States since the 1980s, were shifted “in secretive, all-cash transactions that enable buyers to avoid legal scrutiny by shielding their finances and identities.”

“Early on, Trump came to the conclusion that it is better to do business with crooks than with honest people. Crooks have two big advantages. First, they’re prepared to pay more money than honest people. And second, they will always lose if you sue them because they are known to be crooks.”,  Anders Aslund, a Swedish economist

Some of Trump’s Russian Mob ties:

David Bogatin

Jacob (Yacov) Bogatin

Semion Mogilevich *** Russian Mafia Boss

Vyacheslav Ivankov

Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov

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[solarpunk-gnome]

American collusion with kleptocracy comes at a terrible cost for the rest of the world. All of the stolen money, all of those evaded tax dollars sunk into Central Park penthouses and Nevada shell companies, might otherwise fund health care and infrastructure. (A report from the anti-poverty group One has argued that 3.6 million deaths each year can be attributed to this sort of resource siphoning.) Thievery tramples the possibilities of workable markets and credible democracy. It fuels suspicions that the whole idea of liberal capitalism is a hypocritical sham: While the world is plundered, self-righteous Americans get rich off their complicity with the crooks.

The Founders were concerned that venality would become standard procedure, and it has. Long before suspicion mounted about the loyalties of Donald Trump, large swaths of the American elite—lawyers, lobbyists, real-estate brokers, politicians in state capitals who enabled the creation of shell companies—had already proved themselves to be reliable servants of a rapacious global plutocracy. Richard Palmer was right: The looting elites of the former Soviet Union were far from rogue profiteers. They augured a kleptocratic habit that would soon become widespread. One bitter truth about the Russia scandal is that by the time Vladimir Putin attempted to influence the shape of our country, it was already bending in the direction of his.

[Much more at the link]