VENOM | TAEHYUNG

Prologue

"I think it's the perfect time".

"Maybe it's too soon".

"Don't be silly my flower. They will love you. I mean - you have my heart so why not allow me to show you off to my folks".

"Because- well- I'm nervous is all".

"Don't be. I think it's impeccable timing because my brothers will be joining us for the festive period. They'll love you-".

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"Does he know?".

My hand paused as I make eye contact through the large mirror standing before us in the dim lit room. "Not yet", I whisper , going back to doing my eyeliner. "Not yet? Are you waiting for him to waltz in here ordering a lap dance?", she chuckled. Clearly mocking my pain. "Kookie isn't a nightclub man", I trail , lifting the crimson lipstick. "But you are a nightclub girlfriend, who he wants to take to meet his parents for the first time. The man is making it official after 2 years. He's ready for something more. Maybe marriage one day". The mention of marriage made me press the lipstick harder against my plump lips.

As much as I hate to admit . Chloe was absolutely right.

Jungkook and I had been dating for 2 solid, blissful years. Never in my 22 years of living have I experienced so much of genuine joy and love. He was the most respectful, warm hearted man to ever grace this earth. The world didn't deserve Jeon Jungkook. I didn't deserve him.

We had met during a corporate event. We were both in the marketing field. Working great jobs and earning well enough to one day save up and start our own little family.

Unfortunately- there were secrets I had withheld. Truths that remained in darkness. Not even a spec of light to be seen. I hadn't grown up with a golden spoon lodged down my throat. My father had left my mother and I in a shit load of debt. Being that he was a drunk . Incapable of caring for his family. Mother had fallen ill and the burdens of gathering money had begun to crack my shoulders. The weight extremely heavy and overbearing.

Offered a job at the downtown New York nightclub by a family friend- I had hesitantly taken it. Working from 8pm to odd hours of the morning then rising again after maybe an hours nap to head to my day job. It was difficult leading 2 completely different lives. It was hard keeping that good girl mask on.

The worst of it all was thinking I could juggle 2 jobs and a boyfriend who loved me wholeheartedly. I've been working at the club for 5 years now. I had never allowed men to fuck me. Just lap dances and maybe the cute ones got to kiss me but after Jungkook- it was strictly lap dances and nothing more. I had set up boundaries and earned less. But - it was worth being loyal...in my own twisted way.

I had considered opening up several times. But i was afraid he'd leave me. Judge me for the sins of my father. I didn't want Jungkook go pack up and leave. I was just beginning to get the hang of being in a stable relationship with a true man.

I thought I could keep the two worlds apart.
Unfortunately- someone else had other plans to wreck my life and turn it into a living nightmare.