Chapter 16

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"That was kind of hot. Do you feel dirty?" Elise asks me after I tell her about the proposal and the aftermath.

"I feel filthy and I love it," I say smiling.

" You better because now you're stuck. Now let me see that ring again." She says, reaching for my hand.

"They went all out. The whole idea of an engagement set. Jimin has brains and beauty." she says wistfully.

"Speaking of Jimin.... that was him you were texting at the baby shower, wasn't it?" I say turning from the mirror.

"Ok don't be mad but I may or may not have left your gift. So, I texted Jimin to bring it. Then that heffa started running her mouth so I told him to hurry up. I didn't know he was going to show up and go for her jugular." She says laughing as she walks to the closet to pull out our dresses.

"No worries. If you hadn't, I don't know how long I would've had my head in my ass about going public. It all turned out great so we're golden. Now can we please finish getting ready? I don't want to be super late." I say turning around to finish my makeup. They guys wanted to hire a makeup artist, but I wanted this time with Elise to catch up. She's also the one person that can help me keep my anxiety in check and stop me from cancelling and going home.

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Getting out of the car Joonie hired was a whole event. There was a red carpet and reporters. When they realized I was the anonymous book critic it was chaos. I wish I had my guys with me.

We finally make it to the hall, and it is beautiful. Looks like this is a sit-down dinner but they have a table with the drinks. I make a mental note to stop there after I make a round of the room. The guys are mingling but keeping an eye on me and Elise as we stop to talk to people.

I finish my round and by the time I make it to the table with the drinks I've lost Elise. I pick up a flute of champagne and take a sip as I look for my guys. I see Yoongi and Joonie talking to a group of people. Hobi and Jimin are taking pictures with their fans, all women at that. I smile because I can agree with all the ladies.

I finish my champagne and sit the glass on the table when I hear, "I bet you think you're something special.... huh?"

I look up to see Lina waddling her way to me. I am not in the mood for her shit tonight.

"I don't think I'm anything except me," I say trying not to be angry.

"Doesn't matter anyway because tomorrow they'll be talking about how fat you look in that dress."

I laugh because She's the last one that should be calling somebody fat. She waddles when she walks.

"What's so funny?" She asks.

"Nothing," I say turning to leave. She grabs my arm to turn me back around. I snatch it back and say," Keep your filthy hands off me."

"That's hilarious coming from a fat cow who tried to harm me and my unborn child." She says a little too loud.

I look around to see if anyone is listening and thank goodness they weren't. I look at her and say, "You should watch the lies that you tell."

"Really? Fine, here's the truth for you. You're just jealous he chose me and we're happy." She says looking smug and rubbing her belly.

"Don't nobody want anything that's been in you wench." Elise says coming out of nowhere. She stands next to me with her arms crossed.

Lina looks like she's about to explode when Chris finally comes over and says, "I thought we talked about you attacking my wife. Alana, this must stop. Think about your image. How would the public take to you verbally abusing a pregnant woman? Especially the wife of your ex."

"No one is attacking her; you really are dramatic. You should become an actor with those skills." Elise says rolling her eyes.

"They would probably thank her for slaying a harpy too," Jimin says as he wraps his arm around my waist. I look at him and smile. He smiles back squeezing my waist.

Elise laughs lightly and says," Oh you done fucked up now."

Chris looks at Jimin laughs then says, "Why because her little boy toy is here? I knew something was going on between you two at the baby shower."

"Boy toy? Who says that? No, seriously who still says that?", Hobi says walking up to my left side kissing my cheek. I lean into him slightly as he laughs.

"Who are you? You fucking him too? So, let me get this straight. I leave you for Lina and you go and fuck anything like a bitch in heat. Real classy. I really dodged a bullet," he says with a smug smile.

I'm at a loss for words. Where did all this venom come from? I see he conveniently forgot that he's the one that cheated on me. He's sitting here playing the victim. Lina is leaning into him like she's about to fall out. This is so irritating why should I be ashamed of who I love? I'm trying hard to keep my cool because we're in public. He's right about one thing, I don't want to mess up my image on my debut night.

"If I were you, I'd watch my mouth before something gets put in it. Talking about my future wife is the quickest way to end your life." Suga says looking at his fist as he walks up behind me.

"Our," Namjoon says standing next to Yoongi.

"Hour?" Suga says, "I don't know what time it is."

Hobi pushes his arm a little and says, "He's not asking the time. He's saying she's our future wife."

Jimin laughs and says, "You'd think he'd noticed the tiny ring on her left hand."

I see Chris and Lena both look at my left hand. So, I extended it and wiggled my fingers so that it caught the light.

"Just think Lina, you stole her man and got pregnant. Just to end up with a quickie courthouse wedding that nobody knows about." Elise says with pure delight.

"Oh please. She can't marry them all. She's just laying on her back to get what she wants." She says thoroughly pissed now.

This heffa doesn't know how to read the room or listen. Guess I'll tell her.

"Listen closely because I'm only going to say this once. First, Chris, you need to respect the names Park Jimin, Jung Hoseok, Min Yoongi, and Kim Namjoon." I say pausing to let that sink in.

I see that recognition on the names shown on his face. I look around and see a crowd gathering.

I smirk and say, "Oh...now you know who my "boy toys" are? Nothing to say now? That's what I thought."

I look at Lina, lean in, and say, "I can damn well marry all of them they're my soulmates, my other halves."

"You lie nobody as four soulmates," Lina yells as the crowd starts to murmur.

I know we don't have to prove our love to anyone, but I don't like to be called a liar. I look at the guys to see if they're ok with showing our marks. They all shrug.

I pick up a napkin from the table and start to wipe off the cover-up makeup I used. The marks show like tattoos. The guys expose their marks as well.

"Those are fake. That's not proof of anything." Lina says with a smile.

Chris tries to pull her back because he knows what kind of men Namjoon and Yoongi are. They would never make up something like this.

I take a steeling breath. Jimin holds my right hand and smiles. Namjoon puts his arm over my shoulder. Yoongi caresses the back of my neck and Hobi grabs my left hand. I feel a tingling in my marks. Then they start to glow with a purple light. This has never happened before.

Lina and Chris are shocked. The crowd gasps. I just smile to show my pride and love for these great men

"Proof enough for you, Lina? I was going to stay and enjoy the evening, but it's ruined now." I say as I turn to Namjoon.

"Can we leave?" I ask pouting a little.

He smirks because he knows putting on one hell of an act, "Yes". Then turns to Chris and says, "This isn't over by a long shot."

Yoongi adds," Oh, I'll definitely be seeing you soon."

We leave the banquet knowing that we are going to have a news storm tomorrow.

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