Love and Power

Unmasking Intentions

Jimin appeared beside her, walking at a casual pace as if he had nowhere else to be.

Jimin (with a teasing smile): "In a hurry again, Y/N?"

Y/N jumped slightly, startled by his sudden appearance. She tried to keep her composure. "I have things to do. Unlike you, some of us are busy."

Jimin: "Busy hiding secrets?" His voice was light, but the underlying meaning wasn't lost on her.

Y/N stopped in her tracks and shot him a hard look. "What exactly do you think you know?"

Jimin smirked, clearly enjoying the cat-and-mouse game. "Just a feeling. You're hiding something, and I don't plan to stop until I figure it out."

Y/N: "Good luck with that," she said, her tone icy. "But you'll be wasting your time."

Jimin chuckled softly. "We'll see."

Meanwhile, inside the house, Aarya stood awkwardly near the doorway as her parents exchanged more pleasantries with Jungkook's family. The whole evening had been strange, and the proposal hanging over her head made it worse.

Jungkook, noticing her discomfort, leaned against the wall next to her.

Jungkook: "So, you're not thrilled about this either, huh?"

Aarya glanced at him. "That obvious?"

Jungkook smirked. "You're not exactly hiding it."

She sighed. "I just don't like being pushed into something I didn't ask for."

Jungkook nodded in agreement. "Same here. But I guess we're stuck."

Aarya: "Maybe not." Her eyes glinted with mischief. "We could always make this more... interesting."

Jungkook raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Interesting how?"

Aarya gave a sly smile. "Let's just say I'm good at getting what I want. And right now, I don't want this marriage."

Jungkook grinned, amused. "I'll play along. What's the plan?"

Aarya: "You'll find out soon."

Yoongi: "You never did say why you're here."

Isha looked at him calmly. "I could ask you the same question."

Yoongi: "Business. But I have a feeling we're both here for more than that."

Isha smirked. "You always think you know everything, don't you?"

Yoongi: "No. But I know enough to be curious about you."

Isha: "Curiosity can be dangerous."

Yoongi: "I like danger."

Taehyung, meanwhile, caught up with Meera as she was about to leave.

Taehyung: "So, do I get another cold goodbye, or are you going to surprise me this time?"

Meera glanced at him with a raised eyebrow. "What do you want me to say, Taehyung?"

Taehyung grinned. "A little warmth wouldn't hurt."

Meera rolled her eyes. "Keep dreaming."