Silent Affair

Part - 3

Pov...

Jhope stood with Yoongi and Jungkook, casually chatting as the event buzzed around them. The three shared a light conversation, enjoying the moment. However, after a while, Jhope glanced down at his watch and noticed the time. His eyes widened slightly as he realized how quickly it had passed.

"It’s time," Jhope said, a sense of urgency creeping into his voice. He turned to Yoongi and Jungkook, his expression shifting from casual to focused. "We should start the premiere now. Everything’s set, and we don’t want to keep everyone waiting."

Yoongi nodded in agreement, while Jungkook took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself for the big moment ahead. The three of them exchanged a quick glance, understanding the significance of what was about to begin. With a final nod from Jhope, they started to make their way towards the stage, ready to kick off the much-anticipated premiere.

As Jhope, Yoongi, and Jungkook moved towards the stage, the energy in the room shifted. The premiere was about to begin, and the anticipation was palpable. Other actors and actresses in the room began to take notice. Some smiled warmly, genuinely happy for the trio, while others exchanged glances filled with envy.

Among those watching, Jimin stood with a strained expression. His eyes tracked their every move, a flicker of jealousy evident in his gaze, though he tried his best to mask it. His hands clenched subtly at his sides as he forced a tight-lipped smile, nodding politely when someone caught his eye.

Several actors nearby whispered to each other, their voices low but their words carrying the unmistakable edge of jealousy. "Jungkook’s so lucky to be here," one murmured. "That role was originally Jimin’s, wasn’t it? Must sting to watch from the sidelines now."

Jimin overheard the comment, and though he didn’t respond, his jaw tightened slightly. He turned his attention back to the stage, trying to maintain his composure. Inside, the bitterness gnawed at him, but he kept up the facade, knowing he couldn’t afford to let anyone see how much it really bothered him.

As Jhope, Yoongi, and Jungkook reached the stage, the lights dimmed, and a spotlight followed them, signaling the official start of the premiere. The room fell silent, all eyes on the trio.

Jhope took the lead, his voice steady and confident as he addressed the crowd. "Thank you all for being here tonight. We’ve worked incredibly hard on this project, and it’s an honor to finally share it with you. Let’s get started."

The room erupted in applause, but amidst the cheers, Jimin’s smile remained frozen, the only hint of his true feelings a barely noticeable tightening around his eyes. He watched as the premiere began, the screen coming to life with the opening scenes, and all he could think about was how that could’ve been him up there with Yoongi and Jungkook—how it should have been him.

Yet, despite the storm of emotions brewing inside him, Jimin played his part perfectly, clapping along with everyone else, his smile never wavering.

As the applause for the premiere filled the room, Jin stood beside Jimin, clapping with a small, proud smile. he was genuinely happy to see the success of the event and her son hard work. Suddenly, he felt a pair of hands gently cover his eyes from behind. Startled, Jin gasped softly, but before he could react, a familiar voice whispered playfully, "Guess who?"

Jin’s lips curled into a wider smile as he recognized the voice immediately. "Taehyung!" she exclaimed, her tone filled with affection. The hands were quickly removed, and Jin turned around to see his son, Taehyung, standing there with a slight smile on his face.

"Taehyung!" he repeated, hugging him tightly. "You came so quickly! I wasn’t expecting you just yet."

Taehyung returned the hug briefly, his smile softening as he responded, "Mom, I had some work at the office, but I managed to finish it up early." His tone was calm, with a hint of his usual reserved nature.