Love in the Shadows (KTH x reader x JJK) (18+)

Chapter 39

Author's POV-

As Y/N sat down at the breakfast table, Mrs. Lim had prepared a spread of delicious dishes, but the atmosphere was tense. Taehyung, her husband, sat across from her, engrossed in his phone, ignoring her presence completely. She sighed inwardly, deciding to focus on her meal and not dwell on his behaviour.

Despite the silent tension between them, they finished breakfast quietly. Y/N kept her gaze on her plate, trying to keep her thoughts from drifting to Taehyung's cold demeanour. She knew dwelling on it would only distract her from the day ahead.

After breakfast, they both left for the office in separate cars. Y/N drove in silence, the radio providing a low hum of background noise as she tried to mentally prepare for the day's tasks. She glanced in her rearview mirror occasionally, catching glimpses of Taehyung's car behind her. His aloofness weighed heavily on her mind, but she resolved to focus on her work and not let his behaviour affect her productivity.

As they arrived at the office building, they parked their cars in their usual spots. Y/N took a deep breath, steeling herself for whatever challenges the day might bring. She knew she had to stay focused and not let personal issues interfere with her professional responsibilities.

As Y/N meticulously organized the documents on her desk, her phone buzzed softly, interrupting the quiet hum of the office. She glanced at the screen, a small smile curling her lips as she read Jungkook's message about meeting for lunch later. Despite the weight of impending deadlines, the thought of a reprieve with Jungkook brought a welcomed warmth to her heart.

Unbeknownst to her, Taehyung stood silently by the expansive window of his office, his gaze fixed on the bustling cityscape below. His attention shifted involuntarily to Y/N as she read the text, a pang of something akin to jealousy stirring within him. He quickly masked the emotion with a stoic expression, turning away to focus on the cityscape. Yet the image of Y/N's smile lingered, unsettling his thoughts.

Just as Y/N started to compose a reply to Jungkook, her intercom buzzed insistently, breaking the silence. Taehyung's commanding voice came through, cutting through the air with authority. "Y/N, we have an urgent meeting in two hours. Prepare the documents thoroughly," he instructed briskly, his tone brooking no argument. "You'll have a short break of 20 minutes today."

Y/N sighed softly, disappointment tugging at her. Her fingers swiftly typed an apologetic message to Jungkook, explaining the sudden change in plans. "I'm sorry, Jungkook. Something urgent came up at work. Rain check?" she texted quickly before refocusing on the task at hand.

As Y/N diligently worked through the stack of documents, the minutes seemed to stretch endlessly. Her focus was laser-sharp, every detail scrutinized under the weight of Taehyung's expectations. Just as she was on the verge of finalizing the last details, a soft knock on her office door broke the silence, jolting her from her concentration.

"Come in," she called out, slightly startled, turning to see Jungkook enter with his characteristic easy smile, a neatly packed lunchbox in hand.

"I couldn't let our lunch plan go to waste," Jungkook grinned, his voice light and cheerful. "Since you couldn't come, I thought I'd bring lunch to you instead."

Y/N's eyes widened in surprise and gratitude, touched by his thoughtfulness. "But how did you manage to get away?" she asked, genuinely curious.

Jungkook chuckled softly, leaning casually against the door frame. "Well, being the CEO of Jeon Group does have its perks," he began with a playful wink, "and our partnership with Kim Taehyung on the Mr. Choi project provided a convenient excuse to sneak away for a bit."

Y/N couldn't suppress a laugh, charmed by his wit and generosity. "Thank you, Jungkook. I really appreciate it," she replied warmly, a genuine smile lighting up her features. Despite the earlier disappointment of missing lunch together, Jungkook's unexpected gesture lifted her spirits.