⇵⠀𝗢𝟭⠀𖥻⠀𝙍𝙀𝙑𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘⠀♢

✜ㅤ──ㅤ﹙𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟎𝟔﹚

"P-please, l-let go of me, p-please."

As soon as Taehyung heard the voice, he knew it was Jeongguk so, without any delay, he started to follow the sounds. After hearing some noises approaching them, God knew from where the younger male got sudden confidence and energy, he screamed for help, "HELP! SAVE ME!" But soon received a slap on his cheek: leaving a handprint on his cheek and a small cut on his lips' corner.

"Stop screaming, you bitch!" One of the males yelled at him.

"What do you want? Just leave me!" The gorgeous male shouted back.

"Now that we got an awesome meal, how can we let you go?" Another man said and went forward to take Jeongguk with them.

"Stay away from me! Don't touch me," Jeongguk protested.

Despite the brunette's protest, they advanced to do their work. But a loud, deep, and cold voice stopped them, "He said no I believe. So just leave him." Taehyung gritted his teeth. All of them snapped their heads to the voice. Jeongguk was more than just relieved. He was, at least, calmed down that someone cared to come and save him.

"Who are you?" One of them asked.

"I am someone beyond your expectation. But, if you don't leave him, I will become your worst nightmare and make sure that you forget about your existence," Taehyung warned in his deep, venomous voice.

"What are you gonna do? Fight me? Just shoo away with your pretty face," one man mocked and just ignored the ravenette. He continued to proceed with what he was doing. As one of them was about to touch Jeongguk again, Taehyung came in between and held his hand.

"What? Are you trying to be a hero or something, you little kid?" The man angrily asked.

"I am not being a hero. I am just politely telling you to take off your filthy hands from him. After all, I don't like those who try to harm someone's dignity." Taehyung glared at the man and severely bent his hand.

"Hey, what are you guys watching? Help me!" The man shouted at the other ones. Soon, another one came to fight with Taehyung. But Taehyung, being physically strong, easily tackled the three. Though the ravenette does not have abs and such, he was well-built and strong enough to handle the three. He also got some cuts here and there. But, he just ignored that and went to the male, who was shaking with fear and was struggling to stand properly.

"Mr. Jeon, are you okay? Please, talk to me," Taehyung tried his best to say in a soft tone, carefully, not to make the male more scared than he already was.

"Please, don't hurt me." Jeongguk's voice was hoarse. And Taehyung felt bad, seeing the younger like that. He was feeling angry and frustrated at himself. How could he let the other come to this place without anyone with him? Taehyung saw the brunette was trembling badly, he then took off his coat and gave that to the other. Jeongguk was about to stand up, but due to the sprain, he failed. The older noticed that and said, "Wait, let me help you," he then immediately lifted him in bridal style, to which the other let out a whimper.

They then headed to Taehyung's car, and the said male gently put Jeongguk on the passenger seat, and he went to the driver seat. He then helped him with the seat belt and started to drive. The ride was silent until the ravenette decided to break it, "Uhmm. . . I was wondering, where can I drop- -"

Taehyung stopped mid-way when he saw a sleeping Jeongguk. He did not know the younger's address, and also he was not that heartless to wake up the other, who was quite tired after the hectic day. Thus, he ended up taking him to his house.

After reaching home, he met Yoongi, who was waiting for him. "Oh you are here fina- - wait for a second, isn't that your employee? Why did you bring him here? What did you do? Why are you guys injured? What exactly happened? Someone explain to me." Yoongi started to bombard with questions as soon as he saw Taehyung with a sleeping Jeongguk, with a few scratches here and there.

"Can you, please, shut your mouth? You will wake him up. Now, first, bring me the first-aid box and help me," Taehyung coldly stated, totally ignoring Yoongi's nagging.

Taehyung took the younger boy to his room and laid him on his bed. The younger whined due to the loss of warmth but was fast asleep. Soon Yoongi came with a first-aid and handed it to the black-haired male.

Taehyung then cleaned Jeongguk's wounds and put bandages on his ankle. Later, Yoongi helped him to clean his injuries.

"So?" Yoongi asked.

"What so?" Taehyung asked back, confused.

"Care to explain what happened?" Yoongi asked again. Taehyung knew he could not lie to the other, he just sighed and explained everything to him.

"So, apparently, it's your fault that he ended up here," Yoongi concluded and Taehyung just nodded, accepting his fault. To say, Yoongi was surprised would be an understatement. Kim Taehyung just accepted his fault, which was quite a rare thing to experience.

"Are you kidding me? Kim Taehyung realized his mistake and accepted it. Man! Can someone just pinch me? Is this really happening?!" Yoongi exclaimed, still not accepting the reality. The ravenette scoffed at the elder, to which he just laughed.

"I must say that you are turning into a softie for him. That day; he insulted you, fell water on you, ruined your papers and business deal; yet you still kept him in the office. Just the way you are ignoring his mistakes and caring for him and stuff, it truly shows. . . you know what I mean," Yoongi explained his assumptions.

"No, not at all! I just helped him, because he is my company's employee after all. And if something happens to him, then only the company will face the problems. Not anything you are thinking!" Taehyung firmly justified himself.

"Sure, whatever makes you sleep," Yoongi agreed, rather in a teasing way.

"Hyung, you and I both know, it won't happen whatever you're trying to imply," the ravenette said while sighing, controlling his rising anger.

"Seriously, Tae, you should really let someone in, it has been 5 years since that happened. You should mov--" Yoongi's words got cut by Taehyung.

"SHUT UP! Just. Shut. Up. This time you said it. But, don't even dare to say that again, Hyung. I will never move on from him. I can never. Neither will I let someone in. It was, is, and will always be him. He can never be replaced. So, don't even try to think of that!" Taehyung thundered in a serious and deep tone, making the elder shiver by his tone. He was seething in anger, his eyes were bloodshot. It seemed he was trying his best to not lose his control.

After that, Taehyung just left the room and went to his mini bar installed in the house. And started to drink to ease his pain for the time being. He wanted to forget the words, the elder said earlier. God knew after how many shots, he made it to one of the bedrooms and fell asleep.

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Assalamu Alaikum everyone. How are you all? Hope you are fine and healthy. So here is the next chapter for you. Sorry for the late update. Hope you like it and I am sorry if there are any mistakes.

So what do you think, who is this "HIM"? Will Taehyung really be successful enough to not let someone in? Or Jeongguk will make him fall for him? Comment your thoughts and vote for the next update. And let me know how you feel about the story or the chapter. Feel free to share your opinions.

Anyways, wait for the next chapter. Till then, stay safe and healthy. Have a nice day/night. Allah Hafeez.

- Pearl.