Red petal || KTH

*PART 23*

It was late at night, As Taehyung reached the front of the Hakkim mansion, he let out a deep sigh and dialed his Red Petal's number. Tightening his grip on the steering wheel with one hand, he muttered, "Just pick up, Red Petal."

Meanwhile, Sana was enjoying a lively conversation with her family. Her phone buzzed, showing an incoming call from "DEVIL TAE." She excused herself and moved to a quiet corner of the hall, answering the call.

She heard Taehyung's urgent voice, "Can we have a little talk outside?"

Sana pinched her nose, asking, "Now?"

Taehyung ran his fingers through his hair in frustration. "Would I call you if it wasn't now?"

Sana smiled awkwardly. "No, I mean, I was talking with my family. Is it really necessary right this moment?"

Taehyung sighed, "I'm outside your home. Just come out in five minutes." With that, he ended the call.

Confused, Sana quickly excused herself from her family and left the mansion to meet Taehyung.

She saw him sitting in his car. Approaching, she spoke, "Was it really necessary to ruin my happy moments?"

Taehyung raised an eyebrow. "I have no other way but to protect you" he said, shrugging his shoulders.

Sana crossed her arms. "And how does talking to you mean protection?"

Taehyung started his car. "I want my lady to zip her mouth until I tell you to speak." Then he roared the engine and drove away.

Sana rolled her eyes at his sudden cold behavior and muttered, "It's not like I'm craving to talk to you."

-'♡'- AFTER A WHILE -'♡'-

Sana remained silent throughout the journey, but the endless ride made her break the silence out of curiosity. "Hey, where are you taking me?"

Taehyung sighed. "I told you to zip your mouth, Red Petal. Don't make me act according to rule number three."

Sana poked her inner cheek. "I didn't break your jaw for stalking me again."

Taehyung chuckled and smirked. "So you're telling me I should let it go too? Alright, I'm not counting it this time."

Sana sighed. "I didn't mean that. I mean I can break your jaw now if I want."

Taehyung spoke with a teasing tone. "My lady is getting scary."

Sana clenched her hand. "Tell me where you're taking me, or I'm getting out here."

Taehyung turned the steering wheel. "We're going to Daegu."

Sana choked on her voice in surprise. "Wha... what!?"

Taehyung accelerated the car, causing her to jerk a little. "What the heck are you planning in your head? Are you really out of your mind?"

Taehyung spoke calmly. "That's why I didn't tell you what I'm going to do in advance, because you never cooperate."

Sana replied sharply, "Who in the world cooperates with you when you take her at midnight to Daegu from Seoul, which takes about three hours, and tomorrow is her brother's wedding?"

Taehyung spoke with a reassuring tone. "Just cooperate, Red Petal. I'm going to fix things."

Sana sighed, calmed herself, and kept silent for the rest of the journey.

After hours on the road, Taehyung stopped his car in front of a burned building. He looked around, his eyes reflecting a hint of fear, and then glanced at Sana, who was sleeping. He slowly stepped outside the car, carefully closing the door to avoid making any noise. Walking to her side, he opened the door. She was facing the driver's seat, so he leaned in to pull out her seatbelt.