The Cursed Marriage

part 23

The campus was buzzing with the usual morning energy as students rushed to their classes. Jungkook was standing by his locker, his mind replaying the conversation with Taehyung from the previous night. He knew he had to talk to Jisoo, but the thought filled him with dread.

Just then, Jisoo approached him, her expression concerned. "Jungkook, can we talk?"

Jungkook looked up, forcing a smile. "Of course, Jisoo. What's up?"

Jisoo crossed her arms, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Why did you leave like that last night? And why were you fighting? I saw you arguing with someone and Taehyung was right beside you. When I tried to come over, you both had already left."

Jungkook sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I... I'm sorry, Jisoo. Things got out of hand."

Jisoo looked at him, her concern deepening. "What's going on, Jungkook? You've been acting so strange lately. Is there something you're not telling me?"

Jungkook hesitated, the weight of his secret pressing down on him. He knew he couldn't keep lying to her. Taking a deep breath, he decided to come clean.

"Jisoo, there's something you need to know," he began, his voice wavering. "Taehyung and I... we're married."

Jisoo's eyes widened in shock. "What? Married? How? When?"

Jungkook nodded, looking down at the ground. "It's complicated. We got married because of a family situation, and we're supposed to keep it a secret. But things have been... difficult."

Jisoo took a step back, trying to process what she just heard. "So, all this time... you've been hiding this from me? Why didn't you tell me?"

Jungkook looked up, his eyes pleading. "I didn't know how to, Jisoo. I didn't want to hurt you. But I realized that keeping it a secret is hurting everyone involved, especially you and Taehyung."

Jisoo's expression softened slightly, but the hurt was still evident in her eyes. "Jungkook, I don't even know what to say. This is a lot to take in."

Jungkook reached out, taking her hand gently. "I know, and I'm sorry. I should have been honest from the start. I never wanted to deceive you."

Jisoo looked at their joined hands, her mind racing. "So, what happens now?"

Jungkook sighed, his voice filled with uncertainty. "I don't know. Taehyung and I agreed to get divorced after the baby is born. But right now, I just need to figure things out and be honest with everyone, including myself."

Jisoo nodded slowly, her expression conflicted. "I appreciate you telling me the truth, Jungkook. But this changes everything."

Jungkook squeezed her hand, his heart heavy. "I understand, Jisoo. I'm sorry for everything."

Jisoo pulled her hand away, taking a step back. "I need some time to think about all this. I'll talk to you later."

With that, she turned and walked away, leaving Jungkook standing there, feeling more conflicted than ever. He knew he had done the right thing by telling her the truth, but the consequences were already starting to unfold.

**Scene: College Campus**

Taehyung was walking through the bustling college campus, his mind replaying the events of the previous night. He hadn't seen Jungkook all morning and wondered how his conversation with Jisoo had gone. Spotting Jungkook near the library, Taehyung approached him.

"Jungkook," Taehyung called out.

Jungkook looked up, his expression weary. "Hey, Taehyung."

Taehyung could see the exhaustion in Jungkook's eyes. "Did you talk to Jisoo?"