Accident Of Fate (Taekook)

Moments of gratitude

As Jieun speaks, everyone processes her words when, suddenly, Jiwon stands up and quickly approaches her. Overwhelmed with emotion, Jiwon extends her arms and pulls Jieun into a tight hug.

With tears in her eyes, she holds Jieun tightly, expressing her gratitude with a voice full of emotion, saying, "Thank you" from the depths of her heart.

Everyone is shocked; no one expected this from her. Soohyun softly calls out, "Jiwon" while Namjoon whispers in surprise, "Mom" barely audible to anyone else. Taehyung, on the other hand, is stunned to see his mom act this way.

They are shocked because Jiwon is not the kind of person who would hug anyone. She is a very reserved woman and doesn't usually hug people or talk much. She doesn't socialize much either, which is the complete opposite of Soohyun, who is an extrovert and interacts with people frequently.

Jiwon, still tearful, speaks again, "Thank you, thank you so much" while holding Jieun tightly.

Taken aback, Jieun responds, "Um, Mrs. Kim?" Then she says, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help" with a smile. They then retreat from the hug.

Soohyun approaches them, looking at Jieun with gratitude, and says, "No amount of thanks will be enough for what you've done for Taehyung. It's a big deal" Jieun responds, "I'm glad I could help Taehyung. His well-being matters the most"

Soohyun's expression softens as he continues, "You've gone above and beyond, and for that, we're incredibly grateful. If there's anything we can do to repay you..." Jieun shakes her head, saying, "No, there's no need. Seeing Taehyung well is enough. That's all we wanted"

Soohyun smiles at her, saying, "We'll never forget what you've done for our family" Jieun smiles back and says, "We were in the right place at the right time, so we could save him. We're very happy that his condition is okay now"

On the other side, while all this was happening, Taehyung catches Namjoon's attention with a subtle gesture, prompting him to approach.

Taehyung's gaze meets Namjoon's, and he motions for him to come closer. Namjoon, intrigued by his brother's silent request, steps closer to Taehyung's bedside.

Taehyung whispers, "Is she the one who saved me?"

Namjoon nods solemnly, a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Namjoon whispers back, "Yes, she and her husband. They were the ones who helped you"

Taehyung's expression changes to one of mild disappointment, catching Namjoon off guard.

Taehyung pouts and says, "Oh, what a pity"

Namjoon furrows his brow, puzzled by Taehyung's sudden change in demeanor.

Namjoon frowns, "What is it?"

Taehyung's lips curl into a mischievous grin as he teases his brother.

"Oh, that she's married. I was thinking she would be perfect for you, you know"

Namjoon's eyes widen in surprise before he shakes his head, looking at Taehyung with an 'I am done with you' expression.

Namjoon looks at Taehyung with a mix of amusement and disbelief. "Are you serious, bro? You're lying in a hospital bed, and you're thinking about matchmaking?"

Taehyung, undeterred, grins mischievously. "Hey, love waits for no one, even in a hospital"

Namjoon rolls his eyes. "Yeah, well, right now, you should be focusing on getting better, not on setting me up with someone"

Taehyung pouts playfully. "Fine, fine. But you know, I have great taste in potential partners"

Namjoon chuckles. "Oh yeah, because setting me up while you're lying there helpless is definitely a sign of good judgment"

As Namjoon heads toward their dad, he can't help but laugh silently at the absurdity of the situation. Taehyung's matchmaking antics never fail to entertain, even in the most unexpected moments.

After some time, as Jieun approached Taehyung's bedside, she offered him a gentle smile, her heart filled with relief to see him awake and conscious.

"How are you feeling, Taehyung?" she asked softly, her voice filled with genuine concern.

Taehyung returned her smile, his expression grateful. "I'm doing better, thanks to you and everyone's support" he replied sincerely. "Thank you for being here, noona"

He hesitates and then asks, "Umm, I can call you noona, right?"

Jieun nodded, her smile widening. "Of course, Taehyung. I'm very glad you're okay" she said warmly.

Just then, Jieun glanced toward the door, her expression shifting slightly. "My husband isn't here yet. He's gone to bring our daughter from my sister-in-law's house. He'll be here soon" she explained, her tone tinged with anticipation.

Jiwon, sensing Jieun's slight apprehension, gestured toward the couch beside her. "Why don't you sit with me, Jieun? We can wait together" she suggested kindly.

Meanwhile, Namjoon approached Soohyun and said, "Dad, I happened to meet Noona on the way, so I came to drop her off here. Now, I'm going to get lunch, okay?" His dad replied, "Sure, go ahead, Joonie"

Then, for the last time, Namjoon smiled at Jiwon and Jieun before leaving the room to get lunch.

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As Namjoon entered the room with lunch in hand, the aroma of food filled the air, enticing Taehyung's parents to indulge despite their worry.

"Mom, Dad, noona, I brought lunch. You should eat something" Namjoon insisted, setting the containers down on the table.

Jieun hesitated, declining the offer while looking at Jiwon and Soohyun. "I'm not hungry, thank you" she said softly.

But Jiwon, determined to ensure everyone ate, turned to Jieun with a pleading look. "Please, Jieun, eat with us. Even just a little" she urged gently but persuasively.

Caught in Jiwon's pleading gaze, Jieun relented with a small smile. "Okay, just a little" she conceded, reaching for a small portion of food.

As they ate, conversation flowed freely, the tension in the room easing with each passing moment. However, their peaceful moment was interrupted when Jieun's phone buzzed with a notification.

Jieun glanced at her phone, her expression brightening.

Meanwhile, Taehyung was eyeing the food with longing, his mouth watering despite knowing he can't eat anything.

Taehyung sighed dramatically, his stomach growling in protest. He whispered, "Ah, the agony of being stuck in a hospital bed while delicious food taunts me from afar"

He glanced at the tray of food, his mind drifting into a daydream filled with imaginary feasts. 'Oh, the flavors! The textures! If only I could taste them...'

Suddenly, his thoughts were interrupted by Jieun's voice.

"My husband is here" Jieun announced, her voice tinged with excitement.

Namjoon, ever eager to help, jumped up from his seat. "Wait, I'll bring hyung in here" he declared, rushing out of the room to fetch Jongsuk.

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