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"But dad, I don't need any bodyguard." You tried to convince your dad but he just shook his head and put down his fork. "Do you think you can protect yourself alone? Your mom was as stubborn as you and now I don't wanna lose you too." He said in a cold voice.
You looked down as soon as he mentioned your mother. She got killed last year by one of your dad's enemies as he was the mafia king and he had a lot of enemies. You didn't want to argue with him now. So, you simply nodded, making him sigh.
"Alex, send him here." He commanded his personal guard. He nodded and bowed before walking out of the dining room. "I am doing this for your own good. I can't risk my beautiful daughter." He said, caressing your small hands. You looked at him and nodded with a smile.
"Good morning, sir." A deep voice rang through the dining room, sending shivers down your spine. You swiftly turned your head but a gasp left your lips when you saw a gorgeous young man, standing straight with a cold expression just like before.
"Taehyung?" You whispered under your breath and stared at him with wide eyes. His eyes met yours but he immediately looked away, pretending not to recognise you, even though his eyes changed.
"Princess? You understand?" You flinched at your dad's sudden voice and averted your gaze at him. He looked at you while raising his brows. You nervously stare at him but he just sighed. "I said he will accompany you to the college and also wherever you want." He said, looking at Taehyung with a proud smile.
"And you know, he is well trained. He won't let anyone harm you." Your dad wiped his mouth with a tissue and kissed your forehead. "I am going now. Behave well with him." You nodded and he patted Taehyung's shoulder before walking away.
You stared at him as past memories roamed around your mind. How you used to chase him! How he used to ignore you. He considered you as a spoiled brat and annoying but you didn't give up on him until you found he moved to another city.
Everyone used to insult him as he belonged to a poor family. His father was a farmer in Daegu but you loved how kind he was. The way he endured everything and still scored high marks made you obsessed with his skill and hard work.
Your friends mocked you for loving him but you didn't care and eventually broke your friendship with them and it was not like you regret it. You never. They were all fake and always looked down on people who were inferior to them. You did everything for him.
He never hurt you with his words but his ignorance somehow hurt you. However, you knew it was probably his trust issue on rich people. He was kind but cold as fck but looking at him now, he no longer looked like Tae from high school.
He became more manly and looked more mature now. His bangs which used to cover his forehead were now replaced with well gelled hair to the back, revealing his attractive forehead. You found him more attractive.
You felt nostalgic, staring at him. The old teenager YN who used to crush over him was back in your mind. Your eyes teared up and there was no one in the dining room except you both. He looked at you and cleared his throat which made you flinch.
"You okay, miss YN?" He asked with a straight face and you quickly looked away, feeling embarrassed. Suddenly a maid came and bowed to you. "Miss YN! Mr. Min is here to meet you." The maid bowed to you again and you nodded.
You glanced at him and then walked to the living room, only to find your cousin brother, Min Yoongi, sitting on the couch while yawning. "Oppa?" You ran to him and jumped on him, making him groan and pushed you off of him.
"Yah, you pig." He cursed at you, making you pout at him. "I'm so skinny, how can you call me that?" He rolled his eyes and pushed your face, making you groan. Taehyung coughed and you both looked at him. Yoongi narrowed his eyes at him and looked at you.
"Kim Taehyung, my bodyguard. Dad appointed him for me." You whined like a child but deep down you were so happy. He looked at Taehyung and glared at him. "I hope he won't be like that fucker who touched-" You covered his mouth and glared at him.
Taehyung's eyebrows furrowed at your sudden behaviour and his words. 'What does he mean by fucker who touched? Has anyone touched her?' His fist clenched at the thought of someone touching you inappropriately.
"Don't worry, Oppa. I know him. Very well." You whispered the last part, staring at him. He too stared at you and it felt like you both got lost in each other's eyes. "Oye lovebirds!" Yoongi said, staring at you both with done expression and rolled his eyes.
"Huh! We are not lovebirds." You protested as your cheeks turned red. 'Cute.' Taehyung thought and chuckled internally. "I am going now. I just came to meet you. Jieun is calling me now." He got up and received the call.
"Say Hi to unnie from me." You shouted and he nodded while walking away. You looked at Taehyung and he was looking hot but his face was void of any emotions. You sighed and told him to sit on the couch but he just shook his head and stood there.
[Time skip]
"But dad. I can't marry him. I never refused anything but now I can't marry him." Your eyes teared up at the thought of someone other than Taehyung. He was standing there emotionless. It's been a week since he joined but he didn't talk much.
"But YN, he is my friend's son. He will be the next mafia king and he also likes you. What's the problem with this?" He said, losing his temper but you were stubborn too. "Dad! I love someone else." You said as tears started flowing. Taehyung looked at you but didn't say anything.
He didn't think he was in the place to interfere and it was right if he would shut up. "Who is he?" Your dad asked but you couldn't answer him. "You said this every time I am trying to get you married. Princess this time I am going to fix this marriage." He said and walked out.
You ran to your room and locked the door. You didn't want him to see you crying but you couldn't control yourself. You heard the knock but didn't pay attention. You were heartbroken right now.
"Go away, I don't want anyone now." You said and it stopped but just a few minutes later you heard the sound of your balcony door opening and closing. You looked up and saw him standing there, staring at you.
Your teary eyes met with his. You ran to him and hugged him tightly but he didn't hug you back and bit his lips. "Ms. YN. You should control yourself. Please don't cry." He said pulling you away from the hug. You scoffed at his behaviour and stared at him.
"I still love you. Why don't you love me back? Why are you hurting me so much? I know you love me too." You asked as your voice broke but you somehow controlled yourself. He sighed and looked away without saying anything.
"You are a coward, Taehyung." You glared at him with your teary eyes. "Miss YN, I am your bodyguard, please. I don't want to get fired. I only have this job." He said professionally, making you scoff again. You harshly wiped your tears and nodded at him.
"Okay then. I will never bother you again." You said and walked out of your room, leaving him standing there alone as tears filled his eyes, his heart clenched but he knew it was for the best.
