FORGET-ME-NOT | kth

Chapter 24 - The Window

Maya's POV

Standing in front of the mirror applying my mascara, I reflected on my appearance. I had carefully applied makeup to achieve a natural look, aiming to give the impression that I wasn't wearing any makeup at all. My hair was styled to appear effortlessly casual, despite my effort to make it look that way.

Earlier in the morning, I called Taehyung. The excuse was to talk about having cheesecake, but in reality, I wanted to see him. I needed to have a conversation with him about us—about what we were doing and what we wanted from each other.

From what I understand, Taehyung doesn't mind engaging in physical relationships without any commitments. However, I'm not that kind of a person. I value sharing intimate moments only with those with whom I have a genuine commitment. Casual flings are not my style, and yet, the nature of my relationship with Taehyung remains ambiguous.

I like him, and I know he likes me too, but we've labeled our relationship as friendship. Yet, it's clearly more than just friendship. I am uncertain about what he truly wants. Is he simply looking for a casual fling while I'm here temporarily?

Regardless of his intentions, I'm not ready for a commitment right now. My decision to leave this place isn't likely to change. I'm only here for a short period, and I am still not officially divorced. It would be too soon to enter into anything more serious than friendship.

The situation has left me feeling incredibly confused. On one hand, I crave clarity; on the other, I fear losing what we currently have. Staring into the mirror, I debated whether I should have a serious conversation with Taehyung or continue to let things unfold naturally.

Yesterday was the first time I kissed a man without any sort of commitment, and the desire to continue seeing him is making me question my principles.

Should I reconsider my stance and make an exception for Taehyung?

The doorbell rang, and my heart skipped a beat. I took a final glance in the mirror before stepping out of my bedroom. Quickly scanning the living room, I ensured it was tidy enough to welcome a guest. I had done a quick cleanup minutes ago after talking to Taehyung.

I grasped the door handle and took a deep breath. When I opened the door, Taehyung stood there, his face adorned with a subtle smile. The sight of him made my heart race, and I felt warmth spreading through my body. Unable to hold his gaze, I looked away and opened the door wider.

"Hi" he said, his voice sending chills down my spine.

"Hi," I replied, closing the door behind him as he stepped inside. He turned to me with a smile and handed me a paper bag. I peeked inside and saw cheesecake. I gasped and looked up at him, beaming.

"Oh, thank you so much," I said, grinning. He pressed his lips together shyly, a slight blush on his cheeks.

"you are welcome" he said and I chuckled.

"Just make yourself at home." I said, and he nodded, still smiling. I took the cheesecake to the kitchen and transferred it to a plate. Although I had used the cheesecake as an excuse to see him, I couldn't resist taking a small bite.

Taehyung followed me to the kitchen and sat across from me at the breakfast counter.

"What have you done all day?" I asked, trying to make small talk.

"Aria was around, so I spent some time with her," he said, and I felt a pang of jealousy. I knew it wasn't his or her fault, but the mention of her stirred something inside me. I nodded and took a bite of the cake. I closed my eyes at the delicious taste and he chuckled, drawing my attention back to him.