𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 | 𝐌𝐘𝐆

𝟏𝟑 | 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐟𝐞

"Hoseok, no wait—" Yoongi sprang to his feet, his eyes locked on Gayeong who was on the brink of walking out, her face streaked with tears.

"She's about to become my wife too." Yoongi firmly stated, causing Hoseok to stand there, appalled.

Silence enveloped the room as the four of you stood frozen, grappling with the weight of Yoongi's declaration. You glanced at Gayeong who was now wiping her tears before lifting her chin to observe the situation.

"I made an agreement with my family." Yoongi continued, crossing his arms as he kept his gaze on Hoseok.

"What are you talking about?" Hoseok furrowed his eyebrows in a mix of confusion and anger as he turned to look at you as if trying to gauge whether you were just as shocked by this news as he was or if you had something to do with this.

"Keep in mind that when the right time comes, Kang Gayeong will become my next wife."

Gayeong sneered in amusement as she sauntered over to Yoongi, wrapping her arm around him possessively.

"What agreement?" Hoseok's voice trembled as he struggled to restrain himself from shoving Gayeong away.

"The Min Family and the Kang Family have come to a monumental decision."

You declared, straightening your posture as you let your voice carry the gravity of the moment.

"As per the agreement, Mr. Min has now been granted the right to marry Kang Gayeong as his second wife."

Hoseok's glare remained still on Yoongi and Gayeong. You felt a tightening in your chest, an oppressive pressure that made it hard to draw a breath. It was as if the air around you had turned into a suffocating haze.

You stood there, unable to shed a tear as if your emotions had been stifled by the tense moment. The sight of the lovely couple in front of you was almost too much to bear. It felt like a cruel mockery of what should have been yours. The vision of them standing there together left you paralyzed with an aching sorrow as if your happiness had been stolen from you. But can you really say it was taken away from you when it never existed to begin with?

Everything was a lie.

Your life is a lie.

Because now, you are bound to submit to her authority.

She's no longer just a mistress, she's about to become his wife. She's about to be a part of this household.

But whatever happens, you will not let her make your life into more of a living hell than it already is.

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"Why am I hearing that Yoongi is marrying Kang Gayeong?" A shocked male voice crackled through Hoseok's phone which he had propped against a mug on his desk.

"I thought he was over that woman."

Hoseok scoffed at the comment before sinking back into his chair.

"It'll make more sense when you're back. When are you flying back to Seoul again?" Hoseok leaned in closer to the phone to listen properly as he watched the blonde-haired man.

"Next week. How's Mira?"

"Don't even ask," Hoseok groaned in frustration as he replayed this morning's incident in his head, "At this point, she might as well just file for divorce and leave those two lovebirds together. It's like watching a soap opera."

The voice on the other end let out a heavy sigh.

"But I'm sure Mira would be thrilled to see you. Would be nice if you could visit her when you're here." Hoseok advised as he smiled, "Hey, while you're here, let's grab a drink and catch up. I'll make sure to let Seokjin hyung know."

"Can't wait!" The voice responded in enthusiasm, "Alright hyung, I gotta go. See you in Seoul!"