Wishlist [txtzy#1]

Wishlist-19(ruined)

Taeri had been infatuated with Taehyun since his debut, but that initial admiration had spiraled into an unhealthy obsession. She'd joined various entertainment companies just to inch closer to him, even undergoing cosmetic surgeries to fit the beauty standards she thought would attract him. When she learned he was dating Chaeryeong, her fixation intensified, and she made it her mission to come between them.

Today was the day Chaeryeong was set to return, and Taehyun was eager to leave Music Bank early to meet her, wanting their anniversary to be perfect. Just as he was about to head out, he heard Taeri calling his name. Rolling his eyes, he reluctantly approached her.

"Oppa, could you help me?" Taeri asked, feigning helplessness. "My phone died, and it's snowing so heavily. My place is an hour away, and I don't have a jacket. Could you take me to your house so I can call my manager?"

Taehyun sighed. Although he disliked Taeri's constant attempts to be around him, he couldn't ignore her situation. It was indeed snowing heavily, and she looked unprepared for the cold. He reasoned it would take less time to bring her to his place than to drive all the way to her home and back.

Meanwhile, back at Taehyun's place, the TXT members and ITZY girls were setting up for the anniversary celebration. They had double-checked every detail, excitedly awaiting Taehyun and Chaeryeong's arrival. Taehyun had texted that he'd be slightly delayed, which they assumed was due to a last-minute delay at Music Bank.

At the airport, Chaeryeong received a text from Taehyun that read, "Come to my house instead of the dorm, and bring the ITZY girls too." She felt a pang of disappointment. He hadn't called or even texted her "Happy Anniversary" all day, and a part of her worried he'd forgotten. Trying to stay positive, she remembered Yeji's reassuring words. She clutched the snow globe in her hand, telling herself, Even if he forgot, I remember.

Once at Taehyun's house, Taeri put on her most innocent act. "Call your manager," Taehyun said, heading to the kitchen. "I'll make us some tea; it's freezing."

"I'll only have some if you drink with me, Oppa. I hate eating alone," she insisted with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

Taehyun sighed, bringing two cups of tea. As he lifted his cup, Taeri looked at him with feigned concern. "Could you grab something to eat too?" she asked sweetly.

Leaving his cup on the table, Taehyun went back to the kitchen to search for some snacks. The moment he turned his back, Taeri slipped a couple of pills into his tea. Within seconds, they dissolved completely. When Taehyun returned with some cookies, he took a few sips of his tea, only to feel disoriented moments later. His vision blurred, and a sharp headache pounded at his temples before he finally collapsed.

Taeri frowned. The pills were meant to intoxicate him, not knock him out completely. Still, she went along with her plan, laying him on the couch and positioning herself atop him, making it look as if they were in an intimate embrace.

Just then, Chaeryeong and the ITZY girls arrived at Taehyun's house, buzzing with excitement. But as soon as Chaeryeong stepped inside, her world shattered. There was Taehyun, sprawled on the couch with Taeri draped over him, looking suspiciously cozy. Her heart stopped, and the snow globe slipped from her hand, shattering on the floor with a loud crash. Tears welled up in her eyes as her entire body went numb.

Yeji's voice sliced through the stunned silence. "Yah, Kang Taehyun! What the hell are you doing with her?" she yelled, her voice laced with anger.

Just then, the TXT members arrived, expecting a joyful anniversary celebration. Instead, they were greeted by the tense scene unfolding before them. Soobin's eyes widened in shock. "What...is going on here?" he stammered, taking in the scene before him.

Lia spoke up, her voice cold. "Kang Taehyun, are you cheating on Chaeryeong with her?"

Feigning innocence, Taeri held up her phone. "Well, you all saw what happened. He offered to drive me home, and here's a photo to prove it," she said, showing a picture she had secretly taken of Taehyun driving.

The group stared at the image in stunned silence, doubt and betrayal clouding their faces. "Now that you've seen it, I'll take my leave," Taeri said with a smirk, slipping out the door.

As she left, Taehyun began to stir, clutching his head as he slowly came to. Realizing what had happened, he looked around in confusion, his mind racing. "No... no, this didn't happen," he muttered, horrified.

Beomgyu glared at him, anger in his eyes. "Bro, how could you do this to her? After everything?"

Kai looked away, disappointment etched on his face. "I never thought you were capable of something like this."

Taehyun's heart dropped as he searched the room. "C-Chaeryeong," he choked out, his voice cracking, tears streaming down his face.

"Chaeryeong unnie is gone!" Yuna shouted, her tone tinged with worry.

Panic took hold as everyone scattered, searching the house and frantically calling her phone. Chaeryeong's suitcase and belongings were nowhere to be found. Her phone went straight to voicemail, and every text message remained unread.

Outside, snow continued to fall heavily, muffling the world in silence as Chaeryeong wandered alone. She had no destination in mind, only a desire to escape the anguish tearing through her heart.