The Wings of Harmony

23. Confession

Two days later, Manya sat in a restaurant, waiting for Mr. Lee. Her thoughts wandered as she sipped her drink. "I can't keep postponing meeting the boys," she thought. "I have to make it happen somehow. I also need to open up to Niharika about everything."

She knew she wanted to make a good impression on the members and learn more about them. Nam Joon had been tight-lipped, insisting, "You should form your own opinions. If I tell you about them, you'll see them through my lens."

Determined to get some insights, she arranged this meeting with Mr. Lee, hoping he could provide the information she needed.

It was the weekend, and the BTS members were deep in discussion about the choreography for their latest song. Their day was packed with plans to finalize the dance routines and prepare for their upcoming reality show episode.

Gathered in the practice room, they were busy perfecting their moves when their dance director made an announcement. "Hey guys, just a heads up, you've got a finance meeting after lunch. Once that's done, we can get back to practicing," he informed them.

The BTS members were seated in the conference room, each of them exchanging puzzled glances. J-Hope, always the lively one, couldn't help but voice his confusion. "Why aren't there any camera directors here?" he asked, noticing the absence of their usual crew despite the presence of several fixed cameras. Nam Joon, equally baffled, had not received any prior details about the meeting and was unsure of what to expect.

As the door opened, Manya entered with Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee made a subtle gesture for her to proceed. Manya greeted them with a warm smile, connecting her laptop to the projector and addressing the room with confidence.

Nam Joon's eyes widened in surprise, a whirlwind of emotions flickering across his face. He was clearly bewildered, his mind racing to process how Manya had ended up at HYBE's office. His mind raced, trying to piece together how she had orchestrated this without his knowledge. His heart pounded with a mixture of excitement and anticipation, wondering what she had up her sleeve.

Manya could feel his gaze but maintained her composure, determined to surprise him and carry out her plan. She began her presentation, her voice steady and clear.

"Hello, everyone! I'm Manya, CEO of KM Finance. It's a pleasure to meet you all. As you're aware, we manage a significant portion of your investments. I'm here to give you a quick overview of our report and forecasts."

Switching to Korean, she added with a slight blush, "I apologize for my imperfect Korean; I'm still learning."

Jimin interrupted with a grin, "Wow, your Korean is impressive! Where are you from?"

Manya thanked him and replied, "I'm from India."

"I'll keep this brief," she continued. "It will only take about ten minutes. I'll give you a quick summary." As she progressed through her presentation, she highlighted the impressive performance of their investments and their expansion into various fields.

From the right side of the room, Jungkook, Jimin, and V exchanged giggles and whispered among themselves. Suga and J-Hope were seated in the middle, while Jin and Nam Joon occupied the left side. Manya focused on the middle and right sides, avoiding eye contact with Nam Joon.

Noticing the younger members' playful chatter, Manya offered, "If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

Jimin's curiosity took the lead. "How old are you?"

Jungkook playfully nudged him. "Hyung, you shouldn't ask a woman her age!" Taehyung leaned in, whispering to Jimin, and they exchanged knowing looks while laughing.

Manya chuckled and responded, "I was born in July 1994." Taehyung burst into laughter, playfully hitting Jimin, who was still trying to process the surprise.

Throughout the presentation, Nam Joon was captivated by Manya's confidence and professionalism. The chaos around him faded as he focused on her, wondering what her next move would be.

As Manya wrapped up, touching on personal investments, and offering tailored advice, she concluded with a heartfelt message: "Thank you for allowing our company to work with you. I'd love to take a more personal role in your journey. Will you accept me as part of your family?"

The room fell into muffled confusion. Jungkook, unable to contain his shock, exclaimed, "Gajok!".

Manya, her heart racing and her emotions swirling, turned to Nam Joon with trembling lips and whispered, "Nam Joonah, help me."

Nam Joon, already on his feet, quickly crossed the room and pulled her into a comforting embrace. As she looked up at him, he gazed down into her eyes and kissed her tenderly.

The room erupted into chaos. The members were in shock, their reactions ranging from disbelief to laughter. Jimin was sprawled on the floor, Jungkook's eyes were wide with shock as he muttered, "Ottoke, ottoke," unable to find words. Taehyung was on top of Jimin, laughing and playfully hitting him.

J-Hope had thrown himself against the wall, his laughter echoing through the room. Suga, deep in thought, maintained his stoic expression, reflecting on the unexpected turn of events. Jin, with a knowing smile, threw his hands in the air, making gestures that seemed to say, "I knew it, I knew it!"

Nam Joon turned to the members and introduced her with a smile, "Everyone, this is Manya, my girlfriend". Manya bowed deeply to each member with a warm smile, her eyes sparkling with nervous anticipation.

Jin, ever the joker, grinned and teased, "So, the love anthem really does mean something, huh?" The room erupted in laughter, the members chatting animatedly and exchanging playful remarks.

Taehyung, with his characteristic sincerity, added, "I believe everyone in love deserves to be happy. I wish you both all the happiness in the world." The rest of the members nodded in agreement, their faces reflecting genuine warmth and support.

Jimin, looking both surprised and a bit disappointed, piped up with a cheeky grin, "Hey, I was actually going to ask for your number!" The room burst into laughter, Jimin's playful tone breaking the ice.

Jung Kook, chuckling, shoved him from behind, saying, "Looks like Jimin hyung's really taken with you!"