HIS VICIOUS LOVE

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The sudden feeling of loneliness spread across the house as soon as that joyful presence left. The feeling of gloominess and solitude engulfed Emma as she missed him. The whole house started to eat her. She was missing his presence badly. That's how humans react. We get easily attached to people, and for a sensitive girl like Emma, it was so easy to get attached to any person.
 
For her, his presence enlivens the house. Those cheerful laughs, constant teasing, and annoying questions would make her happy, but now everything is gone. He is gone.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's been ten days since he left, and somehow Emma has gotten used to her old life and her daily routine. Wake up, go to work, come home, eat, and sleep. But still, she was missing his presence. She reminisced about those moments she spent with him. How he would help her in her work. She remembered how he scolded her for doing all the work alone, and she had to fulfill his Evey demand. Well, he has quite a dominating nature, and she would get intimidated by him easily. He has the skills to pursue a person.
 
 
 
 
 
 
It was Sunday morning, and Emma decided to spend her day as she planned. She would have her breakfast, and after breakfast she would spend some time in the garden taking care of her pants. Well, this place is her favorite; she gets peace spending time in the garden, especially at night. She loves nature; everything about it fascinates her. And then she would spend her time reading a good book, and in the evening she had planned to go for a walk and play with that cute lamb who never fails to visit her. Well, it was her other companion—that fluffy little creature would always come to her, and Emma would end up playing with it.
 
 
 
After taking a shower, Emma came into the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She was preparing her toasts when a sudden doorbell ringing disturbed her.  Emma was startled by the sudden ringing. Someone was ringing the bell as if it were urgent. This made her Dubious . She thought of her neighbor, but she wouldn't ring the doorbell like this. She would patiently wait for her.

 
 
Emma was hesitant to open the door. But the person on their side kept the doorbell ringing, having no choice left. Emma decided to open the door. Walking slowly in the direction of the door. Emma stood in front of it. Her heart started to beat faster in apprehension, and a cold sweat layer formed on her forehead. The person was ringing the bell continuously like a madman. It wasn't normal. There was a brainstorm of negative thoughts in her mind. She stood there staring at the brown, polished door for a good few minutes before finally opening it.

 
 
 
 
As soon as the door was opened, her face paled, and shock was clearly visible on her face. She never thought she would see this person so soon. How could he be here? Emma stared at him without blinking her eyes, her face almost impassive. She forgot to react, as his sudden arrival was something she wasn't expecting.
 
"Won't you let me in?"
 
He asked in his usual tone. Startling her made her flinch, and she came back into reality. The moment she realized he was real and present in front of her and heard his calm voice Her shocked expression changed. The first thing she did was pinch him tightly on his arm, making him wince in pain and step back. He looked at her in disbelief and sighed.
 
 
Emma again caught him off guard when she threw her arm around his neck and hugged him tightly.
 
 
" Tae" 
 
"I missed you so much."
 
 
She squealed in joy when she realized he was really standing in front of her and she wasn't dreaming or hallucinating him.
 
Taehyung recoiled at the force, but did he care? No ! He knew that she was in his arms. The woman who stole his sleep at night and the peace of his day are still on his mind during the day and night. He relished her calming fragrance. Sniffing her neck deeply, his hands hugged her waist, securing her tightly in his arms. His hold was tight as if he was afraid to let her go. He couldn't describe how ecstatic he was feeling. He was on the moon. He never thought that he would fall head over heels for this woman.
 
And the endearment she gave him. It sounded heavenly and beautiful to him. He knew her habit of giving those cute names to others. He will appreciate it if she gives him more of these cute names.
Smiling contently, he stroked her silky, wet hair affectionately.
 
After a few minutes, Emma broke the hug, smiling widely, and looked at him, who also reciprocated it. She held his wrist and dragged him inside in excitement like a child. Taehyung chuckled at her childish behavior. He didn't even get a chance to take his luggage, which he kept at the door.
 
 
Making him sit on the couch Emma went in the kitchen to grab some water for him. Bringing a glass of water, she handed it to him before taking a seat beside him. Taehyung gulped the water. Placing the glass on the table, he looked at her, who was already sitting with a face that wanted an explanation of his sudden arrival. She was looking at him in anticipation. with a frown on her face.
 
 
"Ummmm...actually, I decided to come back. I completed my work in Seoul, and I have some important work to do here."
 
 
He explained, scratching his neck a little, knowing very well what questions must be going through her mind. Emma nodded in acknowledgement, smirking.
 
" Ohhhhh"
 
She reacted.
 
 
"So until when are you staying here?"
 
Emma asked casually.
 
 
"Not until my important work gets completed here".
 
 
Taehyung said firmly: His words held a sense of determination. He knows for what important work he has come here, and he will not leave this place before completing it.
 
 
"Im so happy to see you here; you don't know how much I missed you."
 
 
Taehyung's heart filled with happiness hearing her. She too missed him these days, just like he was missing her. And the thought of her missing him and thinking about him was raising his hopes. Increasing his willpower, strength, and determination to come here.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Flashback.
 
 
That night, after the horrific revelation that Jungkook divulged Taehyung' was lost. He was too stunned to think or do anything.
 
He dropped Jungkook at his house. Jungkook was extremely Inebriated that night; he couldn't even walk properly, and Taehyung had to drop him off at his house. After taking care of Jungkook, he went straight to his house.
 
 
He was too exhausted, not physically but mentally. While driving, the jungkook's confession was running in his mind continuously, but he couldn't, which made him restless. Reaching his mansion, he laid down on his bed.
 
 
His mind refused to think about any other things. His mind was occupied by only two things: first, Emma, and second, Jungkook's words. Staring at the white ceiling without blinking his eyes, a tear rolled down his cheeks. He was curing his fate for putting him in a situation where he had to choose between his love and his friend.
 
He was very happy when he realized he loves Emma. He wanted to make her his. He wanted to see her as his wife. He wants to spend his whole life with her. But Jungkook's confession ruined everything. Now he was stuck between love and friendship.
 
 
He saw how Jungkook was regretting his action. How remorseful he was feeling. He saw the pain in his eyes when he cried in front of him; those tears weren't lying. At the same time, he felt the truth in his confession of his love for him. When he confessed that he loved Emma, he saw the passion in his eyes to correct the mistakes he had made. There was a deadly combination of passing love and obsession in his eyes for Emma. Taehyung knew once Jungkook was determined to do anything, he would do it no matter what. He knows how competitive Jungkook is. He never likes to lose. And he also knows how obsessive Jungkook gets over his things. Things that belong to him, he would never let anyone put their eye on them, let alone snatch them from him.
 
And now he was passionately in love with Emma, and he also saw that tint of obsession in his eyes for her. Taehyung knows Jungkook has been searching for her since she escaped from him, and he won't stop until he gets her.
 
No matter what happened, Jungkook would never forget Emma, and that thing was scaring him.
 
Taehyung was stuck between his heart and mind. His heart was telling him to tell Jungkook about Emma. To tell him where she is. And informing Emma too about his feelings. They are married; they should try to solve the conflict between them like adults. He felt like he was coming between them. He saw how guilty Jungkook was, and he should give him a chance to correct his mistakes. And whether to forgive him or not, it's all in Emma's hands. If she forgives him and is ready to start a new life with him, He was ready to forget his love for her.
 
 
And if Emma doesn't forgive Jungkook, which he knows she will, He knows Emma would never accept Jungkook as her husband or lover again. He knows how Emma hates Jungkook. Then he will reveal his feelings for her. But he was afraid of the negative possibility of this heart's decision: what if Emma would forgive him? What if she too fell in love with him? He knows Jungkook, and he would do anything to get her love. He knows his tactics and his charms; once he decides to do something, he will not stop until it's finished. If she decides to spend her life with Jungkook, he will have to bury his love for her in his heart forever. And he was scared of this possibility.
 
 
 
On his side, his cunning mind was completely against his heart. His mind was saying that he should never reveal anything about Emma to Jungkook, and he should not tell Emma about Jungkook's feelings for her. He should keep this thing hidden from both of them.
 
He should confess his love to Emma as soon as possible. He should make her fall in love with him. Jungkook doesn't deserve her; his mind was telling him this thing like a tape recorder. His love for Emma was genuine, and he doesn't want to lose it. Lose her.  For the first time in his life, he fell deeply in love with someone, and he doesn't want to lose that love. He is serious about Emma. He wanted to be selfish this time. He wants to think only about himself, and that's what he did.
 
 
He spoke to his mind.  The first thing he did that night was book a ticket to Europe and go to her as soon as possible. Then he will confess his feelings to her.
 
 
He knows it will not be an easy path for him. He would have to face many difficulties. The first challenge would be to confess his love. Then accept her decision, whatever it is. But he was not going to give up, even if she refused his proposal. He would try hard to Win her heart. He would do anything to make her his. He loves her so much and only wants her as his life partner.
  
 
Taehyung sighed. Finally, he made his decision. He would not let Jungkook know about her. He wants to live for himself. He wants to have her. He will hide her from everyone. He will live happily with her, far away from everyone.
 
 
That's how he decided to come back into her life.
 
 
 
Flashback end.
 
 
Staring at the ceiling blankly, Taehyung sighed. He was lying on the couch, his hand resting on his forehead as his mind was occupied by various thoughts. Though he had come here and given a perfect excuse to Emma, he was worried about his next task.
 
 
Soon, he was going to confess his love to her. There were various scenarios playing in his mind. He was nervous about her reaction. What if she refuses his love? He would be on cloud nine if she happily accepted him. But there could be a possibility that she would not accept him that easily. He knows somehow she didn't even see him that way. Then how would she accept his love that easily?
 
With the thoughts going through his head, his lashes felt heavy to him as soon as the sleep engulfed him.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Two days later.
 
 
 
 
Emma checked herself in the mirror and applied a light pink shade of lipstick to her lips. Her hazel eyes were looking more beautiful with the eyeliner she applied, and the heavy mascara gave her eyes volume, making anyone want to drown in the depths of it. Her cheeks wore a light, natural crimson shade of blush, and her heart was tied to one side.
 
 
Emma was wearing a sea green knee-length sundress, complementing it with the short black heels. Today Taehyung had asked her to get ready, as he said he had planned a surprise for her. And she was damn excited for it. She was already thinking about what it could be: a movie, shopping, or a ride in an amusement park. She was ready to visit any of these. Checking herself one last time in the mirror, Emma left the room.
 
 
 
 
 
Coming out of her house, Emma saw Taehyung was already ready outside near his car. Emma's eyes stuck at his figure the moment they fell on him. His back was pressed against the car, and his hands were folded on his chest. He was looking down, waiting for her. He was dressed in all black. Black pants, a black t-shirt, and a black jacket on it. He was looking stunning. Her mouth fell open, seeing the view. With her slow steps, she walked towards him, gaining his attention.