❝I married her just to keep the promise I'd made to you, my love.❞
A Forced Marriage AU in which Kim Taehyung, a young business tycoon is forced to marry the daughter of his father's friend against his own will.
➤ Kim Taehyung CEO AU
➤ Romance/Drama...
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Seoul had always been her dream city. Until now, her life had been nothing but pure happiness and peace. Despite the demanding university classes, assignments, and sporadic student council meetings, her life was still pleasant, to her at least.
About a month ago, Jaein had only two things to worry about: ranking first in the university exams and keeping herself dry from the inclement climate. Now, a third rather draining worry got added to the plate: an uninvited, tiring marital life. Never in a million years had she expected her to sit before a large mirror, all dolled up in a white wedding gown, minutes away from getting married to a man she met twice in her lifetime.
Jaein's thoughts reeled back to a day around a week ago—the day they met for the second time to select their wedding bands. The humid afternoon was spent with family members from both sides purchasing jewellery for the bride and groom as well as for themselves. However, Taehyung paid little attention to it. His mother handled all of the shopping and choosing on his behalf.
"Aw, my baby looks so beautiful," Mrs. Park cooed at her daughter, luring her out of her reverie.
"I'm sure your groom will flatter you with compliments, ma'am," the makeup artist said sweetly as she did a final touch-up on her face.
It was as if everyone around her was pleased with the marriage, but she couldn't even bring herself to acknowledge the occasion. Marriages were supposed to make brides delighted, but Jaein felt nothing.
Happy? No.
Sad? No.
Numb? She wasn't sure.
She had never felt more clueless in her entire life, as though she had been thrown into stormy seas with no idea what to do other than letting the seas decide what was in store for her.
"Thanks." She forced a smile at the kind woman. At this point, Jaein was certain that she had grown accustomed to pretending to smile at others.
"All done!" The woman rejoiced, her face painted with a bright smile as she clasped her hands together, seemingly impressed with her art.
Jaein slowly rose to her feet. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was done flawlessly, and her hair was wrapped in an elegant chignon. The white ball gown billowed around her. Its sweetheart neckline plunged low enough to show a little of her cleavage, and the off-shoulder sleeves exposed her lovely collarbones, shoulders, and lithe neck—adorned with a beautiful diamond necklace—to the world.
"Now, you can move to the aisle," said the hairstylist as he adjusted the tiara on her head.
"You look absolutely gorgeous today," Mrs. Park gushed as she took her daughter into her embrace before tiptoeing and kissing her on the forehead. Jaein did her best to stifle the tears that threatened to leave her eyes.
