Tattoo Love |Taekook

Chapter 9

Taehyung was in the middle of a photo shoot, posing for the camera with a bright smile, when his phone buzzed with an incoming call from his mother. He tried to ignore it, but she called again, and again, until he finally had to excuse himself to answer.

"Mother, I'm busy right now," Taehyung said, trying to keep his tone neutral.

"I don't care if you're busy, Taehyung," his mother replied, her voice stern. "We need to talk about something important. I and your dad are coming over today"

With that the call ended leaving taehyung confused.

"What happened" taehyung thought.

Taehyung hastily packed his belongings and bid farewell to the shoot crew, his mind racing with thoughts of what his mother wanted to discuss. He couldn't shake off the feeling of unease as he made his way home.

As he entered the house, he was greeted by the stern face of his mother and father, who were already seated in the living room.

"Hello Taehyung," his mother said, her voice firm but controlled.

Taehyung obeyed, his hands fidgeting in his lap. "Mom, what is it? You said you wanted to talk about something."

"We have arranged your marriage with mingyu" taehyung's mother said unbothered leaning back on the couch.

Taehyung's heart skipped a beat. "What are you talking about, Mom?

His mother's expression turned cold. "Didn't you understand. You are marrying mingyu"

"Yes taehyung, mingyu has already taken over his father's company. Everything is settled. It's the right time to marry you off" Mr Kim finally spoke.

Taehyung's relationship with his parents has never been so good. His parents always cared about their benefits over everything. Even now when taehyung is grown up independent, they are always ordering around him. That's the reason for him to move out of his home.

Taehyung took a deep breath and said " I'm dating someone. His name is Jungkook, and I like him."

His father's face turned red with anger. "You can't be serious, Taehyung! You're going to marry Mingyu, not some...some..."

"Some what, Dad?" Taehyung asked, his voice firm. "Some person I actually like? Some person who makes me happy?"

His mother shook her head. "Taehyung, this is a mistake. You're throwing away your future for some foolish infatuation."

Taehyung smiled, feeling a sense of liberation. "I'm not throwing away my future, Mother. I'm embracing it. And I'm not going to let you or Dad dictate who I can and can't love."

Taehyung's mother's eyes narrowed. "If you don't end this relationship and marry Mingyu, we will ruin your modeling career. We have connections in the industry, Taehyung. We can make sure you never work again and also co called your lover career too."

Taehyung felt a surge of fear,A desperate outburst "No, you can't do this!" Taehyung cried, his voice shaking with emotion. "You can't control my life, my choice and don't think about ruining someone's else whom i like"

His parents' faces turned cold, their eyes flashing with anger. "We'll do whatever it takes to protect our family's reputation," his father growled.

Taehyung's mother's voice was cold and detached. "Tomorrow is your date with Mingyu. Be there, Taehyung. And don't think about trying to escape or canceling. We'll be watching."

Taehyung nodded, tears streaming down his face. He felt like his heart was being ripped apart. He didn't want to go on a date with Mingyu, but he knew his parents would stop at nothing to force him.

With that, Mr Kim and Mrs Kim stood and walked away from Taehyung's house, leaving him sobbing alone in his cold apartment.

Taehyung's sobs eventually subsided, exhaustion taking over as he collapsed onto the bed. Sleep began to claim him, his eyelids heavy with tears.

Just as he drifted off, his phone buzzed on the nightstand. Taehyung groggily reached for it, his heart skipping a beat as he saw Jungkook's name on the screen.

"Koo?" he whispered, his voice hoarse from crying.

It was a message:

Jungkookie
"Tae I miss you can we meet🥺"?

Taehyung's eyes welled up with fresh tears as he read the message over and over, his heart aching with longing. He felt so alone without him by his side.

Taepretty
Sorry jungkook I'm busy...next time
Goodnight ❤️

Taehyung doesn't know what to do. He is dating him but tomorrow he has to go on a date. He felt so bad for him. He felt so cruel that he couldn't fight with his parents. He is still under their orders. Taehyung's attention goes to his phone which has a new message.

Jungkookie
Okay no problem, tae. But can I get a goodnight kiss🥺👉🏻👈🏻.

Taehyung chuckled with his tears. He paused, his lips brushing against the microphone: "Mwah..."

Taehyung sent the recording to Jungkook, a smile on his face as he imagined Jungkook's reaction. He snuggled deeper into the blankets, feeling a sense of closeness to Jungkook even though they were apart.

A few seconds later, his phone buzzed with a message from him

Jungkookie
wann more 😭 i love you

Taehyung's heart fluttered as he read the message, his lips curling up into a smile. He felt loved and cherished, even from a distance.

Taehyung again sent him so many kisses. With a happy sigh, he drifted off to sleep, his dreams filled with visions of Jungkook's loving smile.

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