A Love so far (Taehyung ff)

26) Meeting her family

Yn's body crumpled to the floor as soon as Taehyung walked out the door. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut, her breath knocked out of her. The tears she'd been holding back burst forth, streaming down her face like a river.
She sobbed uncontrollably, her heart shattering into a million pieces. She felt like she was losing herself, like she was trapped in a never-ending nightmare. The man she loved, the man she thought loved her, was gone. Replaced by a cold, calculating stranger who saw her as nothing more than a pawn.
Yn's cries echoed through the empty room, a haunting reminder of her despair. She felt so alone, so abandoned. She thought of all the memories they'd shared, all the laughter, all the whispers of forever. And now, it was all being torn apart by Taehyung's indifference.
As she wept, Yn's mind raced with questions. What had she done wrong? Why was Taehyung doing this? Did he ever truly love her? The questions swirled in her head like a vortex, pulling her down into the depths of her sorrow.
Eventually, Yn's tears subsided, leaving her feeling drained and empty. She lay there, her body trembling, her heart heavy with grief. She knew she had to get up, had to face the world again. But for now, she just lay there, lost in her sea of pain.

Taehyung stood outside, his ear pressed against the door, listening to Yn's heart-wrenching sobs. He felt a pang in his chest, a flicker of emotion he couldn't quite extinguish. He had expected her to be upset, but the depth of her despair caught him off guard.
As he listened, Taehyung's expression faltered, his mask of indifference slipping. He remembered the Yn he once knew, the bright smile, the infectious laugh. He recalled the way she made him feel, like he was home.
But he didn't move, didn't go back inside. He couldn't let his emotions get the better of him. He had made his choice, and now he had to see it through. The thought of his family's expectations, of the consequences of failure, kept him rooted to the spot.
Taehyung's grip on the door handle tightened as Yn's cries grew louder, more anguished. He felt a wave of guilt wash over him, but he pushed it aside. He told himself he was doing this for their families, for their future. But the sound of Yn's tears lingered in his mind, haunting him.

During lunch

Ana sat beside Yn at the lunch table, concern etched on her face. "Yn, what's wrong? You look like you've been crying," she asked, gently placing a hand on Yn's arm.
Yn forced a weak smile, trying to brush off her emotions. "I'm fine, Ana. Just a little tired," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
Ana's eyes narrowed, skeptical. "Tired? You've been crying, Yn. What happened?" she pressed, her voice soft but insistent.
Yn hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But Ana's kind expression put her at ease, and she found herself opening up. "Taehyung...he's changed. He's cold, distant. He wants me to pretend to be happy, to put on a show for our families," Yn confided, her voice cracking.
Ana's face fell, her eyes filling with empathy. "Oh, Yn. I'm so sorry. You deserve so much better than that," she said, squeezing Yn's hand in support.

In the room,

Yn's heart skipped a beat as she answered her parents' call, trying to sound cheerful despite the turmoil brewing inside. "Hello, Mom...Dad," she said, attempting a bright tone.
"Yn, Dear, when is your flight time tomorrow?" her mom asked, excitement radiating through the phone.
Yn hesitated, unsure of how to break the news. "Actually, it's the day after tomorrow," she replied, stalling for time.
Her dad chimed in, "Taehyung called us, dear. He told us he wants to marry you as soon as possible. He's even offered to come with you to India with his parents."
Yn felt like she'd been punched in the gut. Taehyung had already spoken to her parents? He was moving so fast, and she was still reeling from his sudden change in behavior. The thought of him coming to India with his parents, of meeting her family, of marrying her in a rush, was overwhelming.
"That's...wonderful," Yn said, trying to sound enthusiastic, but her voice fell flat.
Her mom squealed with delight. "We're so happy, Yn! We can't wait to meet Taehyung and start making wedding plans! Your father and I were thinking of having the wedding in two weeks' time."
Yn's mind raced as she tried to think of a way to slow things down, to tell her parents the truth. But for now, she was trapped in this charade, forced to play along with Taehyung's plans.
"Mom...Dad, I...I need some time to think," Yn stammered, trying to stall.
Her dad reassured her, "Don't worry, dear, we'll take care of everything. Taehyung seems like a great guy. We're just happy to see you happy."
Yn felt a lump form in her throat as she ended the call, her heart heavy with sorrow. She knew she had to find a way to stop this wedding, to tell her parents the truth about Taehyung's manipulation. But for now, she was trapped in this nightmare, with no escape in sight.