The Arrangement | Taejin ✔️

Fifty-Three

Five months later

"Who is a good princess?" Taehyung affectionately cooed while playing with his daughter. "Yes, it is you. You are a good princess."

Tae-ri's smile prompted Taehyung to reciprocate with a smile. He was unable to stop marveling at the preciousness of his daughter. She brought joy and excitement to his everyday life. Whenever he felt stressed out from his job and the other kids, he could always rely on Tae-ri to brighten his mood and improve his day.

"Taehyung, I will be going to the mall with Hoseok. I am bringing Jimin along as he prefers not to stay at home. Yoongi mentioned that he is currently on his way to get Jungkook. I have prepared his weekend bag and placed it by the door of his room. Please remember to hand it over to Yoongi when he arrives.

Jiwoo and Jihun are asleep, while Hana is on duty to care for them. Mia and Eun will be responsible for caring for Jaejoon, Jaesuk, and-" Jin paused as he stared at Taehyung, who had not been looking at him.

"Taehyung, are you listening to me?" He inquired when he observed Taehyung wearing a smile and engaging in conversation with their daughter.

"You were talking to me?" Taehyung questioned, his gaze shifting upwards to meet Jin's, a look of confusion on his face.

Jin's gaze shifted towards Taehyung, his expression coated with annoyance, as he responded, "No, I was talking to the picture frame on the wall behind you. Yes, I was talking to you, Taehyung! Were you not paying attention?"

"Sorry. Tae-ri-"

"Whatever, I am leaving," Jin said as he left the room abruptly, causing the door to slam shut behind him.

Taehyung's eyes widened as he glanced at the door and turned towards his daughter. "I think your Appa is upset with me again."

He stood up from the sofa in his bedroom and carefully carried Tae-ri to her crib, conveniently placed next to his side of the bed. Gently, he placed her in the crib. "Stay here for a minute. I need to find out what your Appa said so we don't get in trouble."

After leaving the room, he set off to find Jin. As he descended the stairs, he noticed Jin exiting Jungkook's room, which made him turn back upstairs.

"Hey, what were you saying before you left the room? I am sorry for not paying attention earlier. I didn't know that you had entered the room." Taehyung attempted to explain himself as he approached Jin, taking hold of his hands.

"I am not going to repeat myself, Taehyung. You keep doing this, and I find it to be quite bothersome. It's like Tae-ri is the only one in this house that gets your attention. Why did you bother to give up your apartment? Why didn't you keep it and move Tae-ri there to live with you?" Jin inquired, retracting his hands from Taehyung and crossing his arms over his chest.

"Babe, what are you talking about?" Taehyung, with a warm and affectionate gesture, gently embraced Jin, enveloping him in a tight and comforting hug. As their bodies pressed against each other, he leaned in and kissed Jin's forehead. With sincerity in his voice, he expressed his regret, "I am sorry. I didn't mean to ignore you; I didn't know you entered the room. Also, please don't say I don't give anyone else attention; that's not true. You always have my attention-"

"I am not referring to myself. You are fully aware of what I am referring to as well. There is more than one baby in this house, Tae-ri being one of them. Jiwoo and Jihun also need your attention, not just when you are putting them to bed. You are also spoiling our daughter, which may have negative consequences for her well-being in the future."