HIS VICIOUS LOVE

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Sitting inside the garden, Emma was drawn into her thoughts. Just like she loves, she was spending quality time with plants. Taking care of them and watering them
She loved her garden and the plants inside it. She raised them like her own kids. She loves watching them grow, turning into shrubs from small buds. Basking in the warm sunlight, she inhaled the natural fragrance of the flowers she had planted in that garden.



Today she was happy, as the person she had been waiting for for almost fifteen days was coming to meet her. A small smile adorned her lucid lips as she thought about him. The person who turned her life into a living fairytale She was missing him badly these days. He had to leave her for business purposes, but he promised he would meet her soon. And today was the day he was coming here.


Emma never thought she would say yes to Taehyung. She didn't even think of him that way. But the man was persistent in making her his, making her fall in love with him. And she had to accept him after seeing his efforts. He did everything to melt her heart.
For him. It's been five months since they were in a relationship.

Emma smiled, remembering the day when he proposed to her. She remembered how she politely rejected his proposal and how he made her believe that she should forget her past and move on.


Flashback


Emma was shocked to hear his confession and happy at the same time. Yet there was an inferior feeling inside her that he didn't deserve her. He deserves someone far better than her. Someone who is pure and who is not abused and raped by her husband He deserves a more beautiful and pure woman in his life. Someone who matches his statues, and here she doesn't even know what she is going to do with her life. Where she would have been if he wasn't there.

Emma, wiping her tears, took her hand from his hold. Looking straight into his hopeful eyes, she said


"I really appreciate your feelings, Taehyung, but I... I can't. I'm sorry. You are a very good person, Taehyung. You deserve all the happiness in the world, but I don't think I should be the reason for your happiness. You have a very generous heart, Taehyung, who decided to help a girl like me who had nothing in her life."


"You deserve a girl who must have pure heart just like you. Who would match your status? And most importantly, who should be pure and not be r...raped by her husband or abused? You deserve more better than me."

And I'm still married even if I'm not living with Jungkook, We still haven't ended this marriage. Somehow I'm still attached to him. "


Taehyung's heart broke into pieces hearing her word. She was feeling inferior about herself. He doesn't want any other woman but her; he doesn't care about her status; heck, he doesn't even care she's been raped. All he cared about was getting her. But what made his heart break were her last words. He knows she was right; she was still married to Jungkook, but does that Guy worth being in this marriage? Does he worth getting woman like Emma?

According to him, she should forget about this marriage and Jungkook. He doesn't even deserve to come into her thoughts, let alone into her life. All he did in this marriage was inflict pain on her. He never tried to understand her.
Her last words made him raged, but he controlled the burning feeling inside him.
He looked at her and tried to put some sense in her brain.


"About what marriage you are talking, Emma? You still want to be in that marriage and respect that bond, which gave you nothing but pain. The person who never talked to you like a human and treated you like an animal made you want to respect the bond you formed with that person. I don't think you should.


You are well educated, Emma. Think wisely. And what nonsense you are talking about that I don't deserve you. As far as I know, you are the only woman I deserve. I wouldn't even have initiated all this if I even cared about you being married to Jungkook or what he had done to you. For me, you are the most beautiful and pure woman I have ever seen. You are the woman who has a very kind heart for everyone. And about statues, it doesn't matter to me.



Think wisely, Emma. Think about you. Be selfish for yourself for once. You don't have to respect that meaningless marriage, which was based on revenge, vengeance, hate, and betrayal. Forget about it and live your life.

Even I was thinking the same thing: I was not doing Jungkook the right thing by proposing you. It tried to burrow my feelings into my heart. I tried to stop that blooming feeling of love for you, but I guess there is no one's control over this feeling. Instead of killing my love for you, it grew more intense. Just give me a chance to heal you, Emma. Give me a chance to love and cherish you. I promise I won't disappoint you. I will make you the happiest person in the world. My love will never disappoint you."



And after that, Emma made the best decision of her life.


Flashback ends.


Emma's belief in fairytales was complete. Some incidents in her life made her completely believe that those tales existed only in stories. After marrying Jungkook, her beliefs became the bitter truth of her life. But who knew that such fairytales happen in real life too, only when you meet the right person? Trust the right person.

After meeting Taehyung, her life changed for the better. Her world revolves only around him. He made her believe that fairy tales exist in real life. After accepting his proposal, Emma never knew how her life would change. She indeed made the right decision by accepting his proposal.


But it wasn't easy for him to make her fall in love with him. Indeed, he fell harder for her. He was already drawn deep into the ocean of love, but for her, she wasn't even near the shore of this ocean of love. He really had to make so many efforts to make her fall in love with him.


He was all a girl could ask for in a caring and loving boyfriend, and not to forget, he was a little clingy too. Taehyung never misses a chance to cling to Emma. When she asked why he gets so clingy to her, he replied that her presence makes him calm. She gives him a feeling of serenity. Emma could not help but feel emotional after his reply.



Emma was desperately waiting for him, as she couldn't wait to give him the surprise that she had planned. Since he was the one who always gave her surprises since she said yes to him, this time Emma decided to surprise him. She has planned something for him. It was small but beautiful, and he would be really happy to see it. Emma smiled, thinking about his reaction.























Seoul, South Korea
Jungkook's POV

"Have you planned everything about the meeting?"

I asked my manager, as tomorrow a meeting is going to be held about our new product launching in the market. It's beauty products that we are launching. And the best thing about it is that it is made of all herbal and organic ingredients that will not be harmful to the skin. The raw materials we will get from the farmers will be beneficial for them too. They will grow these raw materials, and we will buy them from them, and they will get a good amount of money in return. We will make lots of profit as the cost of production is very low. As compared to chemical products. And all the ladies will love our products.

I did the right thing by venturing into this Industry. My dad is very happy with this decision. He even started talking to me, and I'm very happy about it, but mom and Neon have still not forgiven me; they only talk to me when it's necessary, and these things really Pierce my heart. Somehow I got used to them giving me the cold shoulder, as they are right at their place.


"Everyone is coming, right?"

I threw my next question at him. And he knows what I'm actually asking. I'm asking about all my hyungs. I have invited them to this meeting. I'm starting something new, and I want them to be with me. Give them their support since they have always been with me in my every decision regarding business. Though our personal relationship is not good for now, I don't want our personal problems to mix with our professional lives. And Hyung's know it too; they never let their personal matters ruin their professional lives. So I know they will come to this meeting Because they have also invested in their shares.



"Yes, everyone is coming, but only Mr. Kim is not coming as he has to go to Europe, as his manager has informed me."


My manager replied to my questions. gaining my attention.

"Mr. Kim?"

I ask, wanting to know about which Hyung he is talking.


"Kim Taehyung, sir!"


He replied, focusing on his work in Notepad.

"Why is he going to Europe? Did his manager tell you the reason? Because as far as I know, Hyung doesn't have any business in Europe, And even if he had started a new business, he would have informed us. If not me, he must have informed others."



"No, he didn't give any specific reason, but his manager was saying that Mr. Kim has been flying to Europe lately, every fifteen days in a month. In the last five months, he has been flying to Europe. Even though Kim's operation doesn't have any businesses there or there were no official meetings held in that Europe in the last five months,"


I hummed in response and dismissed him. Yes, it was true that Taehyung Hyung had been acting very strangely in the past few months. He barely talks to anyone. He only shows his face to us when there are official meetings. Other times, she barely interacts with others.

Usually he is not living in Seoul, even though I heard that, but I thought he must be flying to Europe because of his business purpose. The last time I met him was on Jimin Hyung's birthday. He didn't talk to me much, like everyone else. But I still consider him my best friend. That night, after the party, I talked to him. We were standing alone in the room, and I poured out all my emotions in front of him. I showed him my vulnerable side, which I have hidden from everyone. I cried in front of him, and he was there to wipe my tears. His soothing words gave me strength that night. I was finally happy to see his soft side.



But why is Hyung flying to Europe every month? This is so strange. He has been distant from everyone for the last five months. He barely talks to anyone. He doesn't even have a business there. then why? Has he gotten himself into trouble?
If so, I have to find out about his difficulties. This behavior of his is very suspicious. What are you hiding, Taehyung Hyung? I need to find out.



I immediately called my manager and told him to book my tickets to Europe. This is very strange. I think I will get my answers only when I reach Europe. Only God knows what Hyung is hiding from everyone.













Two days later.





As planned, Jungkook was in Europe for two days. He completed his work here and then booked a flight to Europe. Jungkook was scared for his friend. He was thinking that Taehyung must be having some problems, which is why he was flying to Europe every fifteen days in a month. Or it could be because of business purposes. Whatever the reason, Jungkook needed to find out. He was desperate to know if everything was fine in his friend's life.



After reaching there, Jungkook booked a hotel and was staying in it. He has hidden from everyone that he has come to Europe. He was secretly saying on taehyung. Yet he didn't get much information about him. He only knows that Taehyung is in Europe, but where exactly he is staying, he can't find out. He tried his best to find the answer from his manager's mouth, but he only said that Taehyung didn't tell him anything in detail; he only asked him to book his tickets to Europe.




Jungkook decided to rest for one day, and the next day he would try to search for his friend.



















On the other side.


The Cold Shadow of the gigantic tree fell around them as two people were basking in the gentle sunlight, protecting themselves from its rays under the tree. Clear blue skies and green grass make the atmosphere more beautiful. The chirping of birds and giggles of small kids filled the atmosphere, giving it a pleasant vibe. The soft wind caressed their exposed skin, making them shiver a little due to its coldness. Yet it didn't affect them, as they were enjoying the warmth provided by their bodies.

Taehyung snuggled his face more into her lap as he lay on his back, keeping his head on her folded lap. While Emma was sitting under the tree. Her back took support from the bark of the tree as she leaned her body loosely.


"Emma Don't"

Taehyung groaned in frustration as she again tried to snatch the book he was reading. Emma smiled victoriously, seeing his frustration. She again extended her hand and tried to snatch the book from his hold, gaining a warning glare from him. Which didn't affect her slightly.


"Why are you getting frustrated, Mr. Kim? Don't you do the same thing with me when I read the book?"

"I took you here so that I could make your day special. I thought we could spend some time here enjoying the park, and I even planned a candlelight dinner for us, but here you are, Mr. Kim Taehyung. Since we have come here, you are being a Bookworm."

Emma snapped at him.

"So what! I told you I didn't want to come here. This place is not safe for me. You know what those old ladies do to me whenever they see me. They hurt my cheeks every time by pulling it harshly.

See these red marks? Even today, they didn't spare me. See that Aunt Venessa had pulled my cheeks so harshly that it's still stinging?



Emma smiled hearing his compliant. She stoked her fingers gently on his cheeks, and he melted immediately at her touch. Taehyung closed his eyes and leaned his face against her hand, craving more. Emma rubbed his cheek gently and said,



"You know tae. They do this because they love you. You are like a son to them. You have always helped them so much in their work. They are just showing their affection for you. It's just their love that they express in this way."


Emma gently said, putting some sense inside his thick skull. Taehyung sighed upon hearing her.


"But there could be so many ways to express love, you know; there is no need to greet me by pulling my cheeks every time." They can give me food, or they can give me chocolates. But please tell them, Don't pull my cheeks."


Taehyung whined again. Emma couldn't help but smile at his sullen face. He looked more cute when he was frustrated, and Emma loved to tease him more. Sometimes this giant man acts like a kid, and she loves to evoke this kid inside him.


Emma very cleverly took the book from his hand and kept it aside, keeping him engaged in talking. There is no way she will let him ruin her plans. However, Taehyung had noticed his not-so-clever kitten secretly keeping the book aside.
Well, he let her do that, as he didn't want what his kitten planned for them to be ruined.
But this dump woman has already revealed everything. making him aware of her cute surprise.


So you have planned a candlelit dinner for us."

Taehyung asked, smirking. Jerking her body more into his by pulling her closer to his face. Emma's eyes widened upon hearing him.


"How did you know that I had planned something for you? Do you read minds? Or you have some special powers."

Emma asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Taehyung only chuckled at her. This woman' really forgets her brain when she is with him. And he liked that; he liked it whenever she depended on him. She often does brainless things whenever they are together, which amused him.


"Wisdom has been chasing you, but you have always been faster, weren't you?"

Taehyung mocked her indirectly, calling her dumb just by framing words into a proper sentence. It is common for them to mock each other for their stupidity. Emma is the one who receives this special treatment most of the time because of her clumsiness. While he has always been smart.


"Yes, because I don't like to be late. That's why I'm always fast. Don't you know the early bird gets the worm? That's why we should always be early.

Emma replied proudly, grinning widely as if she had received a compliment. Not knowing the exact meaning of his hidden words. While Taehyung couldn't help but laugh at her stupidity. He was laughing uncontrollably, making her look at him confused.



Not knowing that his wholehearted laugh was permeating someone's soul.

















That person' looked at both of them with bloodshot eyes. He wasn't believing what he was seeing. For some moments, he was frozen. His body felt numb as everything in his surroundings stopped for him. Only those two fingers were moving in front of his bloodshot eyes. His nose flared In extreme rage as he witnessed the scenes in front of him.



His grip on his phone tightened only if it was a soft thing, which would have crumpled into pieces under the pressure his hand was putting on it.


The person was none other than Jungkook.


He didn't plan to come to this place; it was all unplanned. The cab he had booked to explore this country left him in the wrong city because of miscommunication between them. He had no other choice but to wait for the cab that his hotel staff had sent.

To kill his time, he decided to roam this city for a while until his cab reached here. And while exploring this city, he Came across this park. He took a seat on a nearby bench and indulged himself on his phone while doing his pending work. He was completely lost in his work until two familiar voices pierced through his ears.

His sharp ears instantly perked like a rabbit, and his mind became alert after hearing a perticular voice, which he was dying to hear. Those soft giggles chilled his heartbeat instantly as a wave of happiness splashed over his body. He couldn't believe he was hearing the same voice. He instantly lifted his head up, only to find the person he had been dying to see for months just in front of him.

They were so close, yet an invisible wall was built between them. That tiny figure sitting under the tree looked so heavenly to his eyes. Cladd In a light pink dress, she looked gorgeous under the big green tree.
His eyes roamed over her tiny figure. Her captivating hazel orbs, in which he was dying to be drawn deep into them, Her pointed nose and her lucious lips were moving in perfect motion, trying to say something.
traveling her eyes from her slender neck to her big two globes. But as soon as his eyes halted on her lover's abdomen, his mind froze as if he saw a ghost. Seeing the person whose head was resting on her lap He couldn't believe that he would see that person in this situation.




He wasn't a child who didn't understand what he was seeing. He understood everything.
As he connected all the dots, he understood why Taehyung was flying here every month.

Tears streamed down his face like a river. Those tears were not normal; they were tears of hate, betrayal, and vengeance. His raged eyes looked at both of them with pure rage and hate. They both laughed in happiness. But what made his heart crumple into ashes was the next thing his eyes saw.



Taehyung grabbed Emma's neck from behind as she was tickling him. As revenge, he held her neck, bending her face towards him. He took her lips into his. Their mouths attached to each other's as his lips moved on hers in perfect sync.


This only added fuel to his rage. This scene evoked the most in him. His heart broke into pieces. Seeing Emma respond to his kiss, He felt like something had died inside him. Today he got the meaning of two things. Everything happens for a reason. And two betrayals. The second thing he was feeling most right now was the taste of betrayal. People say righteous betrayal always comes from the person we trust the most, and he got a taste of it today.



Anger rushed inside every fiber of his body as he saw Taehyung with Emma. He doesn't know what emotions he was feeling for Taehyung after knowing his betrayal. Is he angry at him? Or does he hate him? He doesn't know; all he Knows is that Taehyung should not have done this. He should not have betrayed him. Taehyung knew how much he was in love with Emma. He had expressed all his emotions to him. He had told him how much he wanted to repent for his mistake; he just needed a chance.


What hurt him more was that Taehyung knew all the time where Emma was, yet he didn't say a single word to him. He knows he doesn't deserve Emma, but he was ready to make everything right. He was ready to change himself and take any punishment from her. Even after knowing all this, Taehyung betrayed him, and this thing hurt him more.

He wasn't angry at Emma for seeing this. He knows she deserves someone far better than him. but that person could be Taehyung; he didn't imagine that. If there was any other person, he could have easily gotten rid of him because he knew he could not see her with anyone else. She belongs to only him. It is selfish to let her go. He couldn't afford that.


He sat there until they both got up and left the place.