Beyond the Mansion's Gates || TAENNIE

chapter 37

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The bird is trapped with more locks.

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𝙹𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚎'𝚜 𝙿𝙾𝚅

"You are going back home and that's final."

Tears streamed down my face, my jaws clenched as I was glaring at the man, my father to be precise.

I didn't want to go back when I finally have everything I ever wished for, I was this close.

"I don't want to!" my lips let out a trembling shout, making everyone silent including my father.

When I was finally happy, letting myself free from the trap that my parents and myself made.

The skies were cleared and beautiful earlier, now it was dark and grey. The skies roared with its thunders.

He pressed his lips in a thin line, walking towards my direction before leaned down to my face.

"Lady Jennie Ruby Jane of the House of Kim, an heiress and a future wife. A lady must not act like this, you were never like this before," his face immediately snapped towards Taehyung before angrily grasped on his collar, tightly.

Taehyung's face was blank, unbothered by my father's grip as he tightened his hold.

The guards were still holding on to his arms, his lips let out a faint hiss as his feet were dangling from the ground.

He's hurt!

I gasped, trying to break free to stop father, angry tears fell as I tried to push them away but the guards wouldn't let me, tightening their grip. "Let go of me! It's an order!" I cried out, wanting to escape.

"We cannot allow you, young heiress. Mr Kim instructed us to never take orders from you until he deemed you ready."

My teary eyes made contact with Taehyung's, who gave me a small smile, mouthing. 'It's okay, I'll be alright." before staring back at my angry father.

"Was it you?" father's voice deepened, shivers ran down my spine. He accused Taehyung, pulling his collar closer to his face, a vein appeared on his neck.

"Did you do this to my daughter?!" he angrily spouted pointing at me with his left hand that was holding his walking stick, breathing out a heavy breath.

I froze as I watched the scene unfold. Taehyung stood unfazed before he abruptly smiled, tilting his head to the side slightly. "She changed by herself, sir. I'm proud of her because of that."

"You fucker—" Taehyung's face went to the left, a handprint on his cheek.

"What is there to be proud of?! My daughter became an imbecile girl, you ruined her future! She's born to be an heiress while you? You don't deserve my daughter," he pushed Taehyung back harshly, the grip of the guard's hand on his arm, tightened to hold him properly.

"You imbecile! you and the rest of her useless friends are banned from seeing my daughter. This nonsense must end now!" he hissed turning his back and lifting his finger to point to the exit.

"Father, no!" I tried to intervene but he only glared harshly, his mouth letting out 'tsk' before ignoring my attempts.

"Guards, list down the name of those people who tarnished my daughter's mind. Find their weakness and use it against them, make them suffer," he ordered his secretary.

"Father, please! I-I'll marry the mayor's son, just don't hurt my friends... please, I beg of you..." I cried as he let out a sigh, rubbing his temples.

This is my problem, I should have never left. Their hurting because of me, this is all my fault.

I ruined Lisa's party and made father slap Taehyung's cheeks. I ruined everything, so pathetic of me.

If only I wasn't selfish and continued being an obedient daughter, I wouldn't meet them and cause them harm.

I don't want them to suffer, they deserve all the happiness in this world. I'll survive without sunshine, as long as they are basking under it.

My life is already planned, I must follow and be obedient to avoid hurting others, to avoid hurting my family.

I love them too much, I couldn't bear seeing them suffer because of me.

"Fine, I'll do as you asked while you do mine." I nodded my head weakly, fighting back a sob.

This might be my farewell, an unexpected last goodbye. I hope that we'll see each other in our next lives.

Hoping that I'll find all of you again, hoping that I'll be free to be with them and free to love Taehyung.

"You will have a summary on manners and etiquette on the way to the airport," he stated, lifting his feet forward while the guards forced me to move my feet.

"You'll have to marry the mayor's son in a place where those fools would never find you."

I silently cried forcing a smile on my shivering lips, feeling helpless. I wasn't able to have the confidence to fight my father. I thought I changed, but I wasn't able to defend myself nor my freedom.

Moving my head, my teary eyes staring back at the ballroom's building as it gradually getting smaller. Shouts and cries from my friends were still heard, causing my heart to clench.

"Jennie! Come back!" I only shook my head.

I will never see them again...

Mianhe, my real family...

I'm so sorry.

I hiccuped, mustering the courage, finding my voice to ask. "W-Where is the wedding being held?"

He deeply chuckled, a grin on his lips. "Japan, I've booked a flight tonight. Your soon to be groom is already waiting for you there. You better behave, Jennie or something might happen to your so-called friends," he threatened.

Biting my lower lip, I closed my eyes tightly. Slowly nodding my head, lips trembling."I-I promised, father. Please don't do anything towards them..."

"Good. Now, Miss Adelaine must be waiting in the limousine. You'll be taking lessons again."

"Okay...father."

"Get inside, you must be perfect," he grinned before his secretary slammed the door shut, I sat down fiddling with my finger as I tried to stop my tears.

My eyes made contact with Miss Adelaine, I hastily wiped the tears that couldn't stop falling. I let out a forced chuckled." I-I'm sorry for crying. I'll try s-stoping—"

"Lady Jennie..." Miss Adealine softly whispered, pulling me in a tight embrace, patting my head gently.

"Cry, let it all out. If destiny permits..." she gently pulled away, wiping the tears with her fingers.

She smiled. "If destiny permits, everything will be alright sooner or later. You just have to believe,"

"If destiny permits..."

I silently hoped that I'll meet them again, even after I got...married. If destiny permits...

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I'm depreeze.

I'll stop typing because I might give out spoilers grr... 🦛

See you in the next chapter!

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