A Love so far (Taehyung ff)

9) Are you manipulating me??

Miss Yn's expression changed from soft to stern, her eyes narrowing. "Mr. Kim, how dare you," she said, her voice rising. "You think you can just confess your feelings to me and I'll fall into your arms? You're manipulating me, Mr. Kim." I took a step back, surprised by her outburst. "No, Miss Yn, that's not what I'm trying to do," I said, trying to calm her down.
But she wouldn't listen. "You're using your charm and good looks to get what you want from me," she accused, her voice shaking with anger. "Well, it won't work, Mr. Kim. I'm not some foolish girl who will fall for your tricks."I held up my hands, trying to placate her. "Miss Yn, please, just listen to me," I said. "I'm not trying to manipulate you. I genuinely care for you."
But she cut me off. "No, Mr. Kim, you don't care for me. You only care about yourself and what you want. You're selfish and arrogant." I felt a sting from her words, but I tried to remain calm. "Miss Yn, that's not true," I said. "I care for you deeply. I want to be with you, to support you, to love you." But she just laughed, a bitter sound. "Love me? You don't even know me, Mr. Kim. You don't know anything about me." I took a step forward, trying to reach out to her. "Miss Yn, please," I said. "Just give me a chance. Let me show you that I care." But she turned away, her back to me. "I don't want your chances, Mr. Kim. I don't want anything to do with you."

I felt my anger rising as I listened to Miss Yn's words. How could she think that I was manipulating her? How could she think that I didn't care for her?
"You know nothing about me, Miss Yn," I said, my voice low and even. "You don't know what I've been through, what I've felt. You don't know what it's like to be in my shoes." Miss Yn turned to face me, her eyes flashing with anger. "I don't need to know what you've been through, Mr. Kim," she said. "I know that you're a selfish, arrogant person who only cares about himself." My anger boiled over at her words. "How dare you," I said, my voice rising. "You have no right to judge me. You don't know me." Miss Yn sneered at me. "I know enough," she said. "I know that you're not the kind of person I want to be around."I took a step closer to her, my fists clenched. "You're making a big mistake, Miss Yn," I said. "You're pushing me away, and you're going to regret it." Miss Yn stood her ground, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I'm not afraid of you, Mr. Kim," she said. "I'm not afraid of anything you can do to me." My anger reached a boiling point, and I knew I had to get out of there before I did something I would regret. I turned and walked away, leaving Miss Yn standing alone in the room.

As I turned to leave, I couldn't help but turn back to Miss Yn. "You know, Miss Yn," I said, my voice low and husky. "I think I'm falling in love with you. Hard."
Miss Yn's eyes widened in shock, and she took a step back, as if trying to escape my words.
"I know it's fast," I continued. "I know we've only just met. But I can't help the way I feel. You're beautiful, intelligent, and fierce. And I want to be the one by your side." Miss Yn shook her head, trying to clear it. "Mr. Kim, please," she said. "Don't say things like that."
But I couldn't stop. "I mean it, Miss Yn," I said. "I want to be with you. I want to hold you, to kiss you, to love you."Miss Yn's face was red, and she looked like she was about to explode. "Mr. Kim, stop," she said. "Just stop."But I couldn't. I took a step closer to her, my heart pounding in my chest. "I won't stop, Miss Yn," I said. "I won't stop until you know how I feel. Until you know that I love you." And with that, I turned and walked out of the room, leaving Miss Yn looking stunned and confused. But I knew I had to be honest with her. I had to tell her how I felt, no matter how scary it was.

Ana and Kang were waiting for me in the garden, watching as I walked out of the hotel room with a defeated look on my face. "Mr. Kim, what happened?" Ana asked, concern etched on her face. I shook my head, not wanting to talk about it. But Ana wouldn't let it go. "Mr. Kim, tell me," she said, her voice soft.
I sighed, running my hand through my hair. "She doesn't feel the same way, Ana," I said. "She thinks I'm manipulating her, that I only care about myself."
Ana's expression changed from concern to shock. "What? That's not true, Mr. Kim," she said. "You're a good person. You care deeply about others."
I shrugged, feeling defeated. "It doesn't matter what I feel," I said. "She doesn't want anything to do with me."Ana put a hand on my arm. "Mr. Kim, don't give up," she said. "Be ready for tonight's dinner. I'll make sure Yn is there, and maybe, just maybe, she'll see how you really feel."I looked at Ana, a glimmer of hope in my chest. Maybe she was right. Maybe tonight could be my chance to prove to Miss Yn that I truly cared for her. "Okay, Ana," I said, a small smile on my face. "I'll be ready."
Ana smiled back, her eyes shining with encouragement. "That's the spirit, Mr. Kim," she said. "Now, let's go get ready for dinner. I'll make sure everything is perfect."Kang, who had been quiet until now, spoke up. "Yes, Mr. Kim, don't give up. We'll support you all the way." I nodded, feeling grateful for my friends. Maybe, just maybe, tonight would be the turning point.

Yn's pov

I felt a wave of emotions wash over me as I stood by the window, staring out at the city below. Ana's words kept echoing in my mind, "Yn, don't let fear hold you back." I couldn't help but think of Nish, my late husband. I had never loved him the way he deserved, and now he was gone. But as I stood there, lost in thought, my mind began to wander to my parents. They had always been so loving and supportive, encouraging me to follow my heart. But I had never listened. I had always been too afraid to take a chance on love. My mother's words came back to me, "Yn, love is a risk worth taking." But I had never believed her. I had always been too scared to let someone in. And now, as I thought about Taehyung, I realized that I was making the same mistake again. I was pushing him away because of my own fears, just like I had pushed Nish away. Ana's voice echoed in my mind once again, "Yn, don't let fear hold you back." I knew she was right. I couldn't keep living in the past, letting my fears dictate my future. I thought about my parents, about how they had loved each other so deeply. They had taken a chance on love, and it had brought them so much joy. I wanted that kind of love. I wanted to take a chance on Taehyung, to see where things might go. I didn't want to regret not taking a chance, like I did with Nish. As I stood there, trying to make sense of my emotions, I knew what I had to do. I had to take a chance, to see where love might lead me. I couldn't let fear hold me back anymore. "Yn, don't let fear hold you back," Ana's voice echoed in my mind once again. This time, I knew I would listen. I would take a chance on love, no matter how scary it might seem.

I hesitated for a moment before dialing Taehyung's number. My heart was racing with anticipation and a hint of fear. What if he didn't want to meet me? What if he had given up on me?. "Hello?" Taehyung's voice was deep and smooth, but I could sense a hint of sadness. "Mr. Kim, it's me, Yn," I said, trying to sound calm. "What's up?" he replied shortly, his tone cautious."I was wondering if we could meet for dinner," I said, trying to sound casual. "I want to talk to you about earlier. I owe you an apology, Mr. Kim."
"Okay," he said, his tone still brief. I let out a sigh of relief. "How about 7 pm at that new restaurant downtown?" I suggested. "Okay," he replied again, his tone unchanged. "Mr. Kim, I'm really sorry for my behavior earlier," I said, feeling a pang of regret. "Okay," he said once more, his tone still short. I hesitated, unsure of what to say next. So I ended the call.