𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐋 𓆩ꨄ︎𓆪 𝙁𝙏. 𝘽𝙏𝙎

Chapter: FOURTEEN

The two awkward souls sat silently next to one another. They were both recovering from the previous incident. Taehyung's heart was filled with pure bliss, while Yunhee was stunned and unable to speak. She found an unknown warmth in his embrace which left her baffled because she hadn't even known him for a month, just a few days!

His gaze was drawn to her face, and he couldn't tell from her expression whether she was upset or not. He cleared his throat gain her attention. Yunhee gave him a fleeting glance and repeatedly blinked, attempting to clear her vision.

'I am sorry, I shouldn't have done that. I felt that you needed some consolation at that moment, so I did whatever was on my mind.' He stared at the floor while he spoke.

Upon hearing his words, she smiled and said, 'Mr. Kim, it's really fine. I'm grateful for everything you did for me! It's very generous of you.'

With a slight smile, Taehyung nodded in her direction, 'No problem.' Gazing at the ICU, he inquired, 'how did that happen btw?' Yunhee filled him in on every detail. He was completely taken aback.

'Why would someone do that?' He frowns as he asks. She rubbed her face in frustration and said, 'I have no idea! But someone is trying to harm him and I'm so scared!'

'I am sure that Mr. Jeon will catch the culprit in no time. I mean, he's an influential person, so I'm sure he has ways to find out. Don't worry!' He spoke with a positive tone.

'I really hope so.' She muttered slowly.
'Mr. Kim, it's really late. You should go home,' she said, glancing at him.

Taehyung shot back, saying, 'You don't have to worry about that Ms. Yunhee. I can manage.'

'But Mr. Kim--

Raising his eyebrows, he said, 'I told you I can manage.' She gave up with a sigh.

2 hours later

3:00 AM

Yunhee's eyes were devoid of any sign of sleep. Her insides trembled with fear of losing Jungkook. She felt restless and uncomfortable. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get rid of her anxiety. Every time she closes her eyes, her vision is filled with his face and their happy memories.

She stood in front of the ICU every other minute and peered through the glass. Her heart yearned to hold him, feel his warmth, and breathe in his scent. It feels like it's been a thousand years since she last felt his touch!

Taehyung was worn out from getting up so early and working nonstop in the office but he still tried to console her with every word he could. But his body gave up, and he dozed off while sitting in the chair.

A gentle snore came from Yunhee's side. She followed the sound and saw Taehyung dozing off with his mouth hanging open like a newborn. She felt bad for getting him into so much trouble.

She leaned her head against the wall, reflecting on everything that had happened in her life. Suddenly, she felt a weight on her right shoulder, and glanced over to see a sleeping Taehyung leaning on it.

Her heart jumped in surprise, but she did not move. She stared at his face and noticed the dark circles under his eyes; he looked tired. She didn't want to disrupt his sleep, so she sat still and let him sleep on her shoulder.

Their intimacy unnerved her, she couldn't believe the man she had called a rude jerk and thought was cold and mean was now sleeping on her shoulder like an innocent baby. Who could tell from his sleepy face that this man is capable of killing you if you dare to piss him off?

Yunhee closed her eyes to get some rest, but a thought caused her eyes to snap open. Her lips trembled with fear as she gazed wide, 'No! No way!'

She sat up straight in an instant, completely forgetting Taehyung was leaning on her shoulder. 'Ouch!' He winced as his head hit the wall.