Crescendo of Hearts

18: The Unforeseen Twist

### Chapter 18: The Unforeseen Twist

The days following YN's acceptance of Jungkook's proposal were a whirlwind of joy and excitement. They were officially engaged, and the happiness radiated from both of them, filling their lives with a sense of completeness and anticipation for the future.

One sunny afternoon, YN sat at the kitchen table, sketching designs for her upcoming music video. Jungkook was rehearsing in the living room, his melodic voice creating a soothing backdrop to her work. They had settled into a harmonious routine, balancing their careers and personal lives seamlessly.

"Hey, YN, what do you think of this new song?" Jungkook asked, walking over to her with his guitar. "I've been working on it for a while, and I'd love your opinion."

YN smiled, always eager to hear his latest creation. "Play it for me."

Jungkook strummed the guitar, his voice filling the room with a beautiful melody. YN closed her eyes, letting the music wash over her. When he finished, she opened her eyes, filled with admiration and love.

"It's amazing, Jungkook. You've outdone yourself," she said, leaning in to kiss him.

"Thank you," he replied, his eyes twinkling. "I'm so glad you like it."

As they shared a quiet moment, Jungkook's phone buzzed on the table. He glanced at it, his expression turning serious.

"What is it?" YN asked, noticing the change in his demeanor.

"It's an urgent message from our manager," Jungkook said, reading the text. "He wants us to come to the office right away. It sounds important."

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An hour later, they arrived at BigHit's headquarters. The atmosphere was tense, and they could sense that something significant had happened. They were ushered into a meeting room where their manager, Bang PD, and several other executives were waiting.

"Jungkook, YN, thank you for coming on such short notice," Bang PD began, his expression grave. "We have some concerning news."

Jungkook and YN exchanged worried glances. "What's going on?" Jungkook asked.

Bang PD took a deep breath. "A former employee of BigHit has come forward with claims about your relationship. They're alleging that your engagement is a publicity stunt orchestrated by the company to boost your image and sales."

"What?" YN exclaimed, her heart sinking. "That's not true at all!"

"We know," Bang PD said, his tone reassuring. "But the media has caught wind of it, and it's spreading like wildfire. We need to address this immediately and clear your names."

Jungkook's jaw tightened. "How do we do that?"

"We're arranging a press conference for tomorrow," their manager explained. "You'll both need to speak directly to the media, explain the truth, and dispel these rumors. We'll provide all the support you need, but it's crucial that you both present a united front."

YN felt a knot form in her stomach. She had never faced anything like this before, and the thought of standing in front of a room full of reporters was daunting. But she knew they had no choice.

"We'll do it," she said, her voice steady. "We'll tell them the truth."

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That evening, back at their apartment, YN and Jungkook prepared for the press conference. They rehearsed their statements, discussed how to handle potential questions, and leaned on each other for support.

"You're going to be amazing," Jungkook said, holding YN close. "We'll get through this together."

"I know," YN replied, taking strength from his confidence. "We have to show them that our love is real."