ℌ𝔦𝔰 ℌ𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔰'𝔰 𝔏𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔯

⚜ 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕯𝖆𝖞 ⚜

The days passed quickly and the day Taehyung hated and was anxious for finally arrived. It was finally the day of the engagement of King Jeon Jungkook and Lady Hwang Harin.

 The whole royal palace was decorated with flowers especially white lilies and red roses. The long and wide red carpet was laid on the floor from the palace entrance to the royal garden where the engagement was going to take place. The royal garden was full of sets of tables and chairs for the guests. All of the royals and nobles were arriving one by one on the carriage and gathering at the royal garden. Chefs were busy preparing meals and breakfasts for the guests. Maids were serving drinks and juices to the guests. All of the guests were dressed extravagantly as it was the most important day. The royal family and the aristocrat were finally going to get combined with the engagement and soon marriage.

Taehyung also woke up early today because of the noises. He couldn't sleep properly the whole night because of the stress resulting to form dark circles under his eyes. He was hugged tightly by the king the whole night but he couldn't fall asleep. The thought of King Jungkook wearing a ring given by another woman made his heart twist in pain. He felt like he couldn't breathe which was noticed by his highness. 

His Highness tried to calm him and made him sleep but Taehyung couldn't. He didn't know when he fell asleep but today when he woke up King Jungkook wasn't by his side. Taehyung chuckled in sadness. What could he do? 

Taehyung didn't know what to do. He was feeling restless and jealous. The day had finally come. Could he watch His Highness getting engaged with others? Could he watch King Jungkook standing happily next to another person? Should he even attend the engagement or not?

A sad smile formed on his face. He had to attend. He should take part too. He knew he could never marry the king as per the rule of the Raven kingdom. He should at least be happy for Jungkook, right?

 He couldn't imagine spending his life with another person except for King Jungkook. His highness had already owned his heart and it was his highness to decide what to do with his heart. Was he this submissive to his lover? But he wanted to be with King Jungkook no matter what. He had to sacrifice that much to be with the mighty king of the Raven.

Taehyung stood up and went for a bath. After a bath, he started to get dressed. He wore a navy blue brocade baroque frock coat with golden crystal rhinestone which was gifted to him by his highness. He slicked back his shoulder-length silver hair with a small man bun leaving some of his hair to fall on his shoulders and put on shiny black shoes. He wore blue topaz earrings and deep blue topaz rings on his fingers.

King Jungkook was in the next dressing room getting ready for the engagement. His mood wasn't good and the other maids helping him to dress realized a very foul aura was coming out from his highness. They gulped and helped His Highness silently without disturbing him. They were afraid of His Highness's outburst. 

King Jungkook was lost in his thoughts. He knew Taehyung wasn't going to be happy today. He doubted whether Taehyung would even attend his engagement or not. It would be great if he didn't come. King Jungkook couldn't bear to see the sad look on Taehyung's face when he was standing next to another person.

"Once this engagement and marriage stuff are over, I'll spend my time only with you, Taehyung. I promise. I'll be free from my father's promise, get the power and you'll be the only one for me. Just be patient until that time."

King Jungkook wore a blue wool double-breasted tunic with a red collar, cuffs and piping. The collar and cuffs were piped white with silver Blitzen. He wore white pants and white shoes. He also slicked back his hair and looked in the mirror. The person reflecting on the mirror looked sharp and handsome but the expression on his face was dark and dangerous. King Jungkook was hoping this day would just pass quickly.

At the other palace, Lady Harin was so happy that she was flying on cloud nine. It was her most important day and she must look most beautiful. Today, she would engage with his highness, secure her position as the bride and complete her plan to throw Taehyung, her mortal enemy out of the palace permanently. 

It was going to be the best day of her life. Several maids were helping her doll up. She started to put on make-up by herself. She put on black eyeliner and bright red lipstick. Her hair was braided leaving front hairs to fall on her forehead. It was decorated with small artificial flowers. She wore a long light pink gown with pearls and beautiful patterns and high heels which were baby pink in colour. She further completed her look with a small and thin diamond necklace and pearl earrings.

The engagement was going to start soon. Everyone was sitting and waiting for his highness and the lady. Taehyung also arrived alone, walked straight to the front row and sat on the table. The table was decorated with a bouquet in the middle and had a glass of water on the side. 

Taehyung drank the water anxiously as he waited for his highness. He was also feeling stressed because of all the stares he was receiving. What Taehyung didn't know was that all of the people were amazed and mesmerized seeing him. Taehyung looked like a celestial being that just descended from heaven to attend the ceremony. 

All of the royal and noble ladies were looking at him blushing. Even males were attracted to him. They were feeling that they could do anything just to see him glancing at them. But the sad thing was he already belonged to his highness and couldn't snatch him from his highness. 

Taehyung was someone whom they could never touch but admire from far away, like a moon. Everyone's eyes were glued to him forgetting about their most handsome king and the most beautiful lady. They all had the same thought.

"He's the most beautiful person I've ever seen."

After some time, King Jungkook and Lady Harin entered the royal garden together. Lady Harin was holding King Jungkook's arm with her hand. Behind them were dowager Empress Yura and Prince Eunwoo. 

Everyone stood up and bowed to them. Taehyung was also amazed to see his highness in that attire. For him, King Jungkook was the most handsome person in the whole world. His eyes were glued at King Jungkook ignoring everyone like a faded background. King Jungkook was also searching for Taehyung in the crowd. Then he saw Taehyung in the front row who looked so beautiful in the dress given by him looking at him. 

He could see in Taehyung's eyes how much he loved him. King Jungkook was also smiling seeing Taehyung wearing the clothes gifted by him. Taehyung looked so good in it that he wanted to go hug and kiss him but he controlled himself. He wished that Taehyung was the one standing next to him instead of the lady Harin.

Lady Harin who was smiling also noticed King Jungkook and Taehyung looking at each other with love in their eyes which made her look like a third person. King Jungkook suddenly winked at Taehyung and Taehyung turned around his head blushing. Lady Harin was angry that even in their engagement his Highness wasn't looking at her. Just what type of black magic did Taehyung cast on his Highness?

"Just wait until I fulfil my plan. Until then you can look at his highness how much you want, Taehyung. You'll never see him again after today. His Highness will belong to me anyhow"