Hi Dad! ✔️

Chapter - 23

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As the wedding preparations reach their peak, the atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation. Guests mingle, decorations are meticulously arranged, and laughter fills the air. However, amidst the joyous chaos, Taehyung sits alone, his heart heavy with conflicting emotions. He watches the festivities unfold from a distance, his thoughts consumed by uncertainty and longing.

Hoseok, standing amidst the guests, can't help but notice Taehyung's somber demeanor. His gaze flickers to Taehyung every now and then, his expression reflecting a mix of concern and inner turmoil. Despite the celebrations surrounding them, there's an undeniable tension in the air.

Meanwhile, Taehyung finds himself yearning for a sign, a moment of clarity that will provide him with the answers he seeks. With trembling hands, he reaches for his phone and dials Jungkook's number, desperate for a connection, a lifeline amidst the turmoil. However, as the call goes unanswered, Taehyung's heart sinks further, his hopes dashed once again.

Feeling his emotions threaten to overwhelm him, Taehyung takes a deep breath, trying to steady himself. He scans the surroundings, seeking solace in the beauty of the moment, even as his heart aches with unspoken longing and uncertainty about the future.

As Taehyung retreats to his room, overwhelmed with desperation, he turns to the one person he hopes will understand and offer guidance - his father. With trembling breaths, he dials his father's number, bracing himself for the familiar voicemail greeting.

As expected, the call goes to voicemail, but this time Taehyung is determined to leave a message, pouring out his heart in a plea for help. His voice quivers as he begins, "I really need your help, Dad."

Struggling to maintain composure, Taehyung musters the courage to confess his truth, the words heavy with sorrow, "I am in love with someone, his name is Jungkook." The weight of his confession hangs heavy in the air, each syllable echoing the ache in his heart.

Tears blur his vision as he continues, "But I am getting married tomorrow to someone else." The realization of his impending marriage feels like a crushing weight upon his chest, threatening to suffocate him with its inevitability.

Broken and vulnerable, Taehyung's voice trembles with raw emotion as he pleads with his father, "Please, Dad, this time you have to come. I need you."

The voicemail ends, leaving Taehyung alone with his tears and the crushing weight of his unrequited love. In the solitude of his room, he feels the sting of loneliness, longing for the comforting presence of his father in his time of need.

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As Jungkook stands at the shore, trying to escape from the weight of his emotions, he notices Taehyung's call coming through. With a heavy sigh, he decides to ignore it, silencing his phone and placing it back in his pocket. Retreating into his room, Jungkook begins packing his belongings, his mind preoccupied with conflicting thoughts.

Meanwhile, in the garden, Jieun excitedly opens the gift she received from Taehyung for her birthday. Her smile fades slightly as she listens to the recording of Taehyung's voice singing a song for her. Something on her mind prompts her to seek out her father, finding him in the midst of packing.

Sitting before him on the bed, Jieun hesitantly voices her request, "Dad, I want to meet Taehyung once." Jungkook's expression softens, but he shakes his head, reluctant to entertain the idea. Jieun persists, insisting that she has something important to ask him.

Looking into his daughter's eyes, Jungkook gently explains, "Jieun, you know tomorrow is his wedding, right? Let's not disturb him." Despite her continued pleas, Jungkook remains firm in his decision, conveying a sense of finality.