June 21st 2016 / 3 days later Tuesday
Tzuyus POV
Balcony / Beach House
As I stood on the balcony of our rented beach house, the gentle breeze ruffling my hair, I couldn't shake the overwhelming sense of emptiness that engulfed me. This was supposed to be our family vacation, but my own wife and kids were hundreds of miles away, separated from me by my parents' strict insistence. They had adamantly refused to let me bring the kids and mina along, citing various reasons that seemed trivial in comparison to the joy of having them by our side. To make matters worse, my attempts to contact them had been futile. My parents, in their misguided attempt to ensure I focused solely on their version of relaxation, had confiscated my phone upon arrival, leaving me cut off from the outside world. But my older brother had his wife here. So I just felt utterly helpless and alone.
~ A few minutes later ~
Town / Streets
I spotted a quaint little boutique nestled between two bustling cafes. Its windows were adorned with an array of delicate trinkets and treasures, each one whispering tales of love and longing. Stepping inside, I was greeted by the soothing scent of lavender and sandalwood, the air tinged with a sense of nostalgia.
The store
My eyes scanned the shelves until they landed on a small display of handcrafted jewellery. Among them, a simple yet elegant bracelet caught my eye. I held the bracelet in my hand, tracing the intricate patterns with my fingers. She will love this for sure. Without hesitation, I purchased the bracelet, cradling it in my palm like a precious treasure. With the bracelet safely tucked away in my pocket, I made my way back to the beach house, the weight of loneliness still heavy on my shoulders but tempered by the knowledge that, no matter the distance, our love would always endure.
Minas POV
Living Room
The late afternoon sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow in the living room as I rocked Yuina gently in my arms. The house was unusually quiet, a rare moment of calm amidst the usual chaos of our daily lives. As I glanced up from my daughter's serene face, the doorbell rang, breaking the stillness.
I opened the door to find V standing there, his trademark smile lighting up his face.
"Hey, beautiful. Thought I'd drop by and see how you and the little ones are doing".
"Hey, V. Come in, please. It's always good to see you".
V stepped inside, his presence instantly filling the room with warmth and energy. He glanced around, his eyes landing on Yuina in my arms.
"And how's this little princess doing?", he asked, reaching out to gently stroke her tiny hand.
"She's doing great", I said, feeling a surge of pride and affection as I looked down at Yuina.
"Growing every day".
~ A few seconds later ~
We settled into the living room, and V sat close by.
"So, Mina, how does it feel to be the most beautiful mother in the world?".
I laughed, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks.
"Flattery will get you everywhere, taehyung," I replied, enjoying the playful banter.
He leaned in slightly, his smile turning more flirtatious.
"It's not flattery if it's true", he said, his tone light but with a hint of seriousness that made my heart skip a beat.
He reached out to brush a stray strand of hair from my face, his fingers lingering for just a moment longer than necessary.
"You know Tzuyu is a lucky man to have you as his wife but I wished you'd have given me a chance. You never know how amazing we could have been".
He moved his hand.
"But I get it he's charming, closer to your age and had a very strong bond from the beginning. I won't mess with that. Im not an evil man whos upset he couldn't get the female hes liked for a long time. IM happy im even yoru frined".
He stood up.
"I'll see you soon, Mina", he said, his voice warm and sincere.
"Take care, V", I replied, watching him leave.
That was weird. I mean thinking of it he did like me long time ago. I sighed looking at Yuina who was sleeping. Lets get you to bed.