𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 ᴛᴋ

17

JUNGKOOK

A slap echoes in the hall and I clench my fist. Seeing the unfolding of the scene. Something rising in my chest as I see him lowering his eyes, submitting to Aunt angry voice. Fuck This stupid boy! How can he say the truth so easily?

I lied on him behalf, I tried to protect him so that no one scolds him. So that no one comes to know of what that bastard he did. And look at him? Crying those fat tears, after having announced to everyone what I tried to hide with my everything. Damn! I even talked to mom so rudely, so that she doesn't he speaks, more of a sobs and I don't know why I am getting so angry.

Mom tries to interfere but Aunt was not listening. Aunt is being harsh but she is right. He was one of those bastard kids and I don't regret disfiguring his face even one bit. Let's see how he flirts and lures girls with that crooked face. A look of hurt covers mom's features. I wanted to stop, but mom shows me her hand, asking not to interfere. She was not just a maid here. Mom considers her to be like her sister.

And that's why we all call her Aunt Tae was not just a maid's son. Everyone loves him like family, they are protective of him and can do anything for him. Aunt may be technically right, but emotionally she is wrong. Sharing the same blood is not the only thing binding people, sharing of hearts is more important. Aunt Adoesn't listen. Rushing out of the house, to only have Tae look at her retreating back with tears streaming down his eyes.

Mom held him falling body as he breaks down completely. While I just turn my back from the scene. Feeling that same uneasiness to settle in my chest. Why do I feel like this? The stupid boy brought upon this himself, why should I feel bad? Walking back to my room, I slam my door shut. Cursing him again and again. he did it for me. he did it so that Dad doesn't scold me. So that Dad and my relationship doesn't strain further because of these drifts. Fuck!

What do I do with you? Why are you like this? Running my hand through my hair. I felt suffocated here. With him being in this house. I need to leave....I don't want to think about him i want to be away from him. Grabbing the car keys, I rush out of the house. To only enjoy the night in an unknown place where no one knows me. Far away from this.

TAEHYUNG

I was tired of crying. My tears have run dry, as I look around at everyone surrounding me. Han and jisung and jen Waiting for me to stop sobbing.

Jisung: Calm down. It's not your fault...first it's that bastard fault.... and then it's my fault instead.

Jen: Yes. We forced you to go. We both will go and clarify it to aunt. She will forgive you.

They both get up to leave and I stop them, holding their wrists.

Th: No.. please stop. It's fine. There is no need to tell her anything. Still... it's my fault. I... shouldn't have gone.

Jen: But it's completely fine

As I get up, cleaning my tears with my hands.

Th: I am fine. Just please...leave me alone for few hours.

There is silence, till they look at each other to finally nod. Going out of the room one by one.han places his hand on my shoulder, to slightly nod.

Han: Take your time princess. But remember. We are always here with you.

I nod at him as he pulls me to a hug. Running circles on my back.

Han: You are my strong boy. Don't think much about it. Okay?

I nod, as fresh tears streamed down my eyes. He pulls back, to pat my head and leave after giving me a sad smile. The door closes and that's when I fall back on the bed looking up at the ceiling. I have to talk to mom....I have to say sorry to her. Few hours later I stand outside her door, not able to sleep till I have earned her apology.