The Untold Truth \ Ateez

Special Chapter: Wedding Bell Part 4

The Decision to Tell Wooyoung

Mirae sat by the window of her chamber, watching the soft glow of the evening sun as it cast long shadows across the floor. Her heart was heavy with the secret she had been carrying, which had grown more difficult to bear with each passing day. She knew she couldn't keep it from Wooyoung much longer, but the thought of telling him filled her with a mixture of fear and anxiety.

As the days had turned into weeks, Mirae had found herself replaying countless scenarios in her mind, imagining how Wooyoung might react to the news. Would he be overjoyed, thrilled at the prospect of becoming a father? Or would he be concerned, worried about the dangers and uncertainties that lay ahead for them both? The possibilities were endless, and each one left her feeling more uncertain than the last.

Tate had been a constant source of support during this time, her calming presence helping Mirae to stay grounded as she grappled with her fears. Lisa and the members of NewJeans had also rallied around her, offering encouragement and comfort as she navigated the emotional turmoil that had taken hold of her heart. They had all urged her to tell Wooyoung, reminding her that he deserved to know and that together, they could face whatever challenges might come their way.

But despite their reassurances, the thought of sitting down and telling Wooyoung still felt like an impossible task. Her heart would race whenever she tried to summon the words, and her mind would fill with doubt. What if he wasn't ready? What if he didn't want this? What if the news turned their lives upside down, and everything they had worked so hard to build came crashing down around them?

These thoughts plagued Mirae as she sat alone in the quiet of her chamber, the weight of her secret pressing down on her like a heavy stone. She knew she couldn't keep it from Wooyoung much longer—he deserved to know, and she owed it to him to be honest. But the fear of his reaction, of what this news might mean for their future, held her back.

Finally, one evening, after another long day of struggling with her emotions, Mirae knew she couldn't wait any longer. The time she had come to tell Wooyoung the truth and share the news that had been consuming her thoughts for weeks. She could no longer bear the burden of secrecy, and she knew that if they were going to face this new chapter of their lives together, she needed to be honest with him.

With trembling hands, Mirae made her way to the small chamber where she and Wooyoung often spent their evenings together. The room was bathed in the soft, warm light of the setting sun, and the gentle crackle of the fire in the hearth added to the sense of intimacy that always seemed to fill the space when they were together. Wooyoung was already there, sitting by the fire with a book in his hands, his expression relaxed and peaceful.

As she entered the room, Wooyoung looked up, a smile spreading across his face at the sight of her. "Mirae," he said warmly, setting the book aside and reaching out to her. "Come sit with me."

Mirae's heart skipped a beat at the sound of his voice, and she felt a surge of love and affection for the man who had always been her rock, her source of strength and comfort. She moved to sit beside him, her hands trembling slightly as she took his outstretched hand.

For a moment, they sat in comfortable silence, the fire's warmth and the evening's quiet wrapping around them like a comforting blanket. But Mirae could feel the tension building inside her, the weight of the secret she had been carrying pressing down on her with increasing intensity. She knew she couldn't put it off any longer—the time had come to tell Wooyoung the truth.

Taking a deep breath, Mirae turned to face him, her heart pounding. "Wooyoung," she began, her voice trembling slightly, "there's something I need to tell you."