Building My Life | (TaeKook)

Chapter: 14

"Taehyung-ah, happy early birthday to you," Jin hyung shouts from the other side of the phone.

"Thank you, hyung."

Following him, everyone sings me happy early birthday through the phone as we videocall. I'm flattered.

"My birthday is tomorrow, hyung," I laugh, lying down on my bed as my legs aching because of standing all day behind the reception table, then playing with the children. Moreover, today I also missed my bus, and for the next bus, I had to wait about an hour.

"We know, but sadly, we won't be able to be with you," Hoseok hyung lets me know.

My smile drops into a pout.

"Why?"

"Because we have a trip organized by our college for this winter vacation, for two weeks," Namjoon hyung explains. "I'm sorry, Tae, but we'll be sending you messages."

"Don't be sorry, hyungs. I understand. Have a safe trip," I force a small smile.

"Let'sgo out once we get free time," Jin hyung proposes.

"Sure, why not."

We exchange a few words of conversation, asking about our days and whatnot. After half an hour, I decide to hang up as I'm very tired. Plus, I gotta cook my own dinner.

A deep sigh hangs on my mouth. Tomorrow is my birthday; I'll be turning 21. Brooding about it, I feel so lonely as I see no one by my side. I was 14 when dad passed away, and now, I'm 21. I remember that dad would always plan my birthday, and mom would always bake my favorite red velvet cake with strawberries as topping.

Does she remember that tomorrow is birthday?

I've never celebrated my birthday in that house. Ever. Not that I ever expected anything. Mom once even said that I should be grateful that she gave birth to me, that's why my birthday should be about her, not me. All of her actions make me ponder if she ever loved me. Was she just acting when dad was alive? A part of me doesn't want to believe it, but a part of me knows exactly who she was — who she is.

My phone buzzes. I pick it up and see a message from Jimin hyung.

Jimin😇
Taehyung, how are you?
Are you free tomorrow after work?
Me and Yoongi would like to have dinner with you. Tomorrow is your birthday, right?

I lips quiver up instantly.

Me
Sure, hyung. I'll be looking forward to it ❤️

Jimin😇
😊😊

I see I won't be alone at all. I throw the phone beside me and roll my stomach. Thinking about it, I am not really alone most of the time, thanks to Jungkook. When I return home, either he calls me, and we talk for hours, or he straight up comes to my house. Last week, I gave him a duplicate keys to my apartment so that he won't have to wait for too long outside.

Strangely, he hasn't messaged me since yesterday. I wonder if he remembers my birthday is tomorrow. What if he asks me to hang out with him tomorrow? I'll tell him to join Jimin and Yoongi hyung. Would he mind? I hope not.

After pondering about everything, I get up, change my clothes, and make myself a nice dinner. After that, I do my dishes. Then, before going to bed, I clean my bed, and then I sweep the floor. Next, I polp down on my bed, expecting a sweet night.

My sleep gets disturbed when the phone rings. I groan in frustration. Really? At this hour? Don't people have manners?

On the second hand, I turn to my left side to reach the phone on the bedside table as this can be an emergency phone call. I squint my face so that I can see clearly.