This Damn Love

Part-31: Fate has its own plan?

A/N: I know i'm late for updates. These some chapters, it will be kinda basic but are important to bridge the plot. So please keep it with me😘

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Jin peeks over Taehyung's shoulder, his brow furrowed in confusion. They've finished their deliveries for the cafe, and he has fully expected to be heading back. Yet, here they are, on the outskirts of Namwon, with Taehyung pulling his motorcycle to a stop.

"Where are we?" Jin questions, tapping Taehyung's shoulder to get his attention. "I thought we were going back to the cafe?"

Taehyung offers a nonchalant shrug while dismounting the bike and tucking his helmet under the arm. "Just a bit of business to take care of. Wait here for a sec."

Jin watches as Taehyung stride purposefully towards a group of men huddled around what appeared to be a vast playground nestled within a beautiful park. A frown creases Jin's forehead as he notices the men are in the process of dismantling the swings, slides, and other brightly colored equipment. Curiosity piques, Jin decides to eavesdrop on Taehyung's conversation with a man who seemed to be a contractor.

"I need this finished by tomorrow, before construction starts," Taehyung's voice holds a firm edge. "Lady Hyuna's back in town, and you don't want to catch her attention right?"

The contractor gulpes audibly, his bravado seeming to falter under Taehyung's gaze. "Y-yes sir. We're almost done, actually. Should be completely cleared by this evening. Besides, who would dare defy Lady Hyuna, right?" A weak chuckle escapes his lips, more out of nervousness than amusement.

Taehyung smirks, a glint in his eyes. They spends a few more minutes discussing what looked like blueprints for a new structure, presumably a restaurant, before Taehyung concludes their conversation and rejoins Jin.

"So," Jin begins, his voice hesitant, "what exactly is going on here, Tae?"

Taehyung chuckles, a low rumble that did little to dispel the lingering seriousness in his eyes as he tucks his helmet back over his head.

"As always, Lady Hyuna's decided to expand her empire. Apparently, a fancy new restaurant is going up right here." He gestures towards the almost-empty expanse of the playground.

Jin shakes his head, a disbelief swirling within him. "Destroying a beautiful playground for a fancy restaurant? What about the kids? This place is a haven for them, especially after school. They spend hours here after school."

"Come on Jin, kids barely play outside these days," Taehyung counters, a dismissive tone creeping into his voice. "They're all glued to their phones and video games. Why are you so concerned about them?"

Jin bristles. "That's not entirely true, Tae. I have seen kids playing here before too. Even Moon says how beautiful and peaceful she finds this place to be, where she often brings her friends to play with. It's her favorite place which she has grown liking to. There's many kids like Moon who don't want a fancy restaurant but a cheerful playground, a place where their imagination can soar and they can make memories that can last a lifetime."

Taehyung sighes, a flicker of annoyance crossing his features. "Look, Jin, I understand your sentiments. But progress is progress, right? The new restaurant will bring in more business, more people to the area."

Yet Jin isn't entirely convinced. "Sounds more commercialized than anything. This playground held a certain charm, a sense of community. Besides, where are they supposed to relocate all this equipment? Just toss it aside like yesterday's trash? We can't possibly let this happen Tae-"

"For fuck sake Jin just stop it already. It's Lady Hyuna's order and I will make it happen." Tae's voice is loud and clear as he yells his words but Jin stands his ground.