The Omega's Choice | Taejin

Thirty-Four

A/N: This chapter holds a lot, so good luck reading through it.

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Taehyung held the letter in his hands, his eyes scanning the words repeatedly as if searching for a different message. He couldn't shake off the feeling that the words might vanish into thin air. Glancing at the man who delivered the package, he asked tremblingly, "Are you certain this is real?"

The man's voice trembled as he uttered, "I am sorry," his head bowed in a sign of profound regret and apology. "Everything you will need is within that package. I have to go now."

Taehyung's eyes returned to the letter without responding to the man, rereading every word written.

Dear Taehyung,

I want to thank you for making one of my most cherished dreams a reality. Seeing you up close brought overwhelming joy, as it had always been a dream of mine. I deeply regret not being able to provide the support and care you deserve. Despite this, I want you to know that not a single day passed without you and your brothers, Namjoon and Jimin, occupying my thoughts. I deeply regret not being the Mother you could have looked up to and felt proud of. Nevertheless, I am immensely proud of the man you have become. Your resemblance to your father fills my heart with gratitude, as he was an exceptional man.

I cherish you, my son, deeply, and I regret that our meeting had to end so abruptly. I wish we had more time together. I wish I could have met Seokjin and encouraged him to stand by your side through thick and thin. I never want you to feel alone in this unkind and sometimes unforgiving world. There were times when I wished I had someone by my side for comfort, but someone like me didn't deserve that. I'm not sad about it, though. I always knew it would be this way. However, I am saddened by the joy and happiness I deprived you of. I apologize for not allowing you to experience the love of a family.

I'm sure this absence made you often question where you stand with your Omega. But, for my sake, regardless of your chosen path, please don't forget your responsibilities as an Alpha. Don't repeat history and make the same mistakes I made with your father. I know this is a challenging request, but the truth is, if you are reading this letter, it means Sunja's wish has come true, and I am no longer here. Please don't be sad. I knew meeting you would lead to this outcome, but it was worth it.

I had the privilege of seeing you, hearing your voice, and being reminded of the profound meaning my existence once held on this earth. You, my dear, were the most precious gift to both your father and me. As I depart, I leave you with every possible tool and resource you will require to move forward. I am deeply regretful, I truly am, that this is the way things have come to an end.

I understand that you will be enveloped in grief and anger, but I implore you to remember that your Omega, Seokjin, is blameless in all of this. I hope these words resonated with you during this difficult time.

I wanted to write more, but these will have to be my final words. I can hear the faint sound of footsteps approaching. My dear son, I need to leave off here. I want you to know that I love you with all my heart, and I am deeply sorry. Remember, none of this was ever your fault.

Your Mother,

Min-Hee

As the letter slipped from his grasp, Taehyung's emotions erupted in an overwhelming wave of despair and anger. His fist collided with the tree before him, the force of his strikes conveying the depth of his suffering.

In a state of numb fury, he continued to pummel the unyielding bark, each blow drawing fresh pain from his already battered knuckles. Tears streamed down his mournful face as he let out a primal cry of despair and frustration. The tree bore witness to his unrelenting assault, its bark now marred with blood from his wounded hands. In the darkness of his despair, Taehyung longed for his unseen tormentors to feel the agony he was enduring, his heart consumed by a turmoil of raw and unfiltered emotions.