Haters To Lovers

Chapter- 16

As you slipped out of the secret room, adrenaline surged through you. You were on a mission, but your heart raced for another reason: the thought of Jungkook discovering your secret. You pushed the thought aside, focusing on the task ahead.

The night was dark, the air filled with tension as you made your way through the mansion, your mind sharp and focused. You were about to head out to meet your associates when you heard a familiar voice—Jungkook.

"Y/N?" he called, confusion evident in his tone.

You froze, your heart pounding. Had he finished his call? You turned slowly, only to find him standing at the entrance of the room, his eyes wide with shock.

"What are you doing here?" he demanded, his expression shifting from confusion to realization. The protective, powerful aura of the Mafia King radiated from him, and you could see the gears turning in his mind.

Your heart raced, but you maintained your composure. "This is my other life, Jungkook. You don't understand."

He stepped closer, anger and betrayal flashing in his eyes. "My wife, the Mafia Queen? How long were you going to keep this from me?"

"Long enough to protect both of us," you replied, your voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions inside. "I didn't want you to be involved in my world, especially with the enemies I have."

"Enemies?" he repeated, his voice rising. "You think I can't handle it? I'm a Mafia King, too, Y/N!"

The tension hung thick in the air as he took another step closer, the weight of his words hanging between you. "You've been playing me this whole time," he accused, his voice low and dangerous.

"I wasn't playing you!" you snapped, frustration boiling over. "I married you for a reason. But I had to keep my identity hidden to protect you from the fallout."

He studied you for a moment, the flicker of hurt in his eyes contrasting with the anger. "So, all this time, you've been keeping secrets from me while I tried to figure out my feelings for you?"

You took a deep breath, feeling the walls closing in around you. "I wanted to protect you, Jungkook. You don't know the extent of the danger. It's not just about us; it's about our families and the war between them."

Jungkook's expression softened slightly, the anger giving way to confusion and hurt. "And now? What happens now that I know?"

You stepped forward, the distance between you shrinking as you searched his eyes. "Now, we need to decide if we can work together. I know this changes everything, but we have a choice—fight the enemies together or let them tear us apart."

He hesitated, his heart wrestling with the truth. "And if I can't trust you?"

"I'm asking you to trust me," you said earnestly. "I need you by my side. We're stronger together, and we can face this—whatever it is—together."

The silence stretched between you two, and you could see the wheels turning in his mind. Finally, he let out a heavy breath, the tension easing ever so slightly. "So, what's the plan, Mafia Queen?"

With a mixture of relief and determination, you stepped closer, ready to unite your worlds. "First, we take down the rival family, and then we deal with the aftermath. Together."

Jungkook looked into your eyes, a flicker of understanding sparking in the depths of his gaze. The moment hung in the air, a fragile truce formed from the ashes of secrecy.

"Alright," he finally said, his voice steady. "Let's do this."