An Illicit Affairs

-The Unwanted Proposal-

Jaeun's POV

I was chilling in my room reading some books when I heard a knock on my door..

Come in! I yelled.

My dad entered and sat on a chair next to my bed

Jaeun-ah you know elections are coming up right? my father Jun-tae asked

Yeah.. why? I asked

Well.. My father began

There was a long pause which i knew that my dad would bring something up that I won't like.

What is it? I asked

I think you're at the right age now.. You're almost twenty-two now. My father said.

What is that supposed to mean? I asked

Well I talked to a few families and well... I think its time for you to get married. My dad said

What do you mean? I asked

Well tomorrow night you will meet them.. we came to an agreement that they help me win the elections in exchange for you marrying their son. My dad said

No! this is ridiculous Dad! I said

You don't have a choice! we already agreed to it! My dad yelled

No dad! this is insane! i don't want to get married yet!  plus i don't even know who you plan to marry me off to! I said

Doesn't matter! This is my only chance of winning the elections! Do you want me to lose out on Mr. Lee? My dad said

I huff upon hearing my dad's statement. What am I really? your daughter or your bargaining chip? I yelled out in frustration

You're my daughter Jaeun but please do this for the sake of our family. My dad said

IF I'M YOUR DAUGHTER THEN START TREATING ME LIKE IT! NOT SOME TOOL FOR YOUR OWN SELFISH POLITICAL GAINS! I yelled

My dad suddenly went silent and just glared at me coldly.

Why cant you defend yourself dad? is it because that I'm right that you are using me, Hyunjae and Jisoo as a pawn to your political games? I said 

You don't know what you're talking about Jaeun. Everything I did is not for power but for the future of our family. My dad said 

So? you think marrying me off is good for the family? then what about me? would i want to be married? I asked

It doesn't matter Jaeun. You're meeting him tomorrow and you better agree to the marriage and that's final. Dad said

Heeseung was right. You guys use us your own children as pawns to your political gain. I said,
and sometimes i find myself wondering why am I even born in this world when literally my only purpose is to be a pawn to your political gains. 

You think this is easy for me Jaeun? All i did was for the sake of this family, for you and your brothers. My dad said 

For me? what have you done for me exactly? you did everything for yourself. Are you really gonna sacrifice our future and happiness just to stay on top? I said

Its not just about me, Jaeun. its about protecting our legacy, our name. Dad said

So? im not gonna marry some stranger for your sake. I said. Marriage isn't some business deal, and you think marrying me off to someone is something that would benefit MY future? 

You don't understand. I am securing your future and stability for our family. Dad said

No dad you're thinking of no one but yourself. I said 

This marriage will give you everything. a good future. A life with no worries. Dad said

What about love? i don't love him. i don't even know him. let alone want to get married to him. I said

You'll learn to love him. I promise. Dad said

No. this is ridiculous i am not gonna marry someone for your selfish fucking gains! I yelled

YOU'RE MEETING HIM TOMORROW EVENING AND THAT'S FINAL! Dad yelled and stormed out of my room. 

What am I gonna do? this is hopeless. I said to myself

Jaeun-ah? can i come in? my older brother Hyunjae asked

Yeah sure. I said

So sis, what are you gonna do now? Hyunjae asked

I don't know.. I said

Would you meet the guy tomorrow? Hyunjae asked

Yeah. I will. but i don't know how to call off the damn marriage. i guess I'd be stuck with that guy forever. I said laughing bitterly 

You like someone else? Hyunjae asked

Huh? no? I said

You sure about that sis. you seem flustered. Hyunjae said. 

What? no im not? I said. 

You want Heeseun instead? Hyunjae teased. 

Who? I asked

Heeseung... Our dad's political rival's son. Hyunjae said

Ayee shut up. I said

Girly girly girl version of me. twin sis. Jaeun.. he's our fricking classmate for 3 consecutive years straight in high school. you guys talk a lot i see you smile a lot around him. Hyunjae said 

Thanks for the help bro. I said sarcastically.

Well I'm just saying bro. you and Heeseung look like you guys had something going on. Hyunjae said

He's just a friend. I said throwing my pillow at my older twin brother Hyunjae

A friend. right. Keep telling yourself that Eun eyes don't lie girl. Also he is a really good guy. a really fine one at that. he's really attractive too. Hyunjae said

Bro are you gay for him? I asked sarcastically

shut up girl I'm telling you you guys are a perfect match. but i admit though I'm sometimes quite envious of your guys' chemistry. Hyunjae said

Shut up we don't have 'chemistry'. stupid. i said

Bro. you guys get along to well back in high school that it's starting to feel like there's love in the air between you two. Hyunjae said 

Shut up. me and Heeseung don't even talk anymore. we grew apart after graduation. I said

Did you now? or are you scared to admit that you have at least a tiny bit of feelings for him. Hyunjae said 

Aye shut up bro. I said 

Are you at least gonna try and deny it? Hyunjae asked

I don't need to deny anything. I said 

Be honest with me. would you actually plan on pursuing him if you guys haven't drifted apart? Hyunjae asked. 

I don't know. I said 

You know sis. you should go after someone you like more if you don't want that marriage.Hmm. Hyunjae said

Okay. I will think about it. I said