FORGET ME NOT

■CHAPTER 7■

" There is something between us; a sort of pull. Something you always do to me, and I to you".
-------- F Scott Fitzgerald.-------

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☝️(read while listening to the song from where naya is quietly hearing taehyung voice.)...

At Naya's Home

After Shopping and a Fair , I and Taehyung enter the house, carrying our shopping bags and tired from a fun day out.

"Oh, you're finally back! Naya, quickly freshen up and come for dinner. We've been waiting for you". My mom said while placing food on the dining table.

"Sure, Mom! I won't be long". I said walking towards my room.

I and Taehyung quickly freshen up and make our way to the dining table where my parents and  Hwan are already seated.

"Sit down, dear. We're starting our meal". Mom said serving the food to me.

" Yeah, we're hungry!" Dad said eagerly .

"Naya, what took you so long?" Mom said.

"Sorry, Mom. I was just helping Taehyung with something". I said what I didn't want to say to my family (their little secret).

My parents and Hwan seem oblivious to Taehyung's presence.

" Helping Taehyung? Who is Taehyung?" Mom said being confused and curious.

"Oh, he's a friend. We went shopping together, I forgot to tell you". I said anything in the flow.

"But I don't see anyone else here, Naya! Why is there an extra plate on the table?" Hwan said pointing to my side .

oh god, where did i get stuck. I gestured towards taehyung to help me, but he gestured by shake his head, which means he too cannot do anything. But an idea popped up in my mind but I didn't know if it would work or not. I don't know if they remember that thing from the weird serial or not let's give it a try.

" Oh, that? Well, someone told me it's good luck to have an extra plate during dinner. So, I thought I'd give it a try." I said trying to cover up.

" That's strange. I haven't heard about this good luck superstition before. Are you sure about it?" Hwan said more suspiciously.

Why God, why?? Why does he have to be so observant, I wish he didn't.

"Absolutely, Hwan! It's a new trend going around. You know, trying out these quirky things can be fun sometimes". I said nervously

Hwan looks skeptical but decides not to pursue the matter further.

"Enough talking, let's dig in!" Dad said patiently.

I take this opportunity when my family is engrossed in conversation to discreetly serve food onto Taehyung's plate, making sure my parents don't notice.

"Enjoy your meal, just be careful not to let anyone see you". I said whispering to taehyung.

"Thank you, Naya. This is exciting!" Taehyung said while whispering back.

Taehyung and I continue eating, and I secretly feed Taehyung bits of food whenever my family members are focused on their own conversations.

Unbeknownst to them, Hwan notices Naya's unusual behavior.

"Naya, why are you talking to the second plate? And why are you keeping food on it?" Hwan said in disbelief.

Now my parents attention is on me because of hwan . Just great!!!