ABC's of Love

Episode 5

Jin: "Taehyung, what were you doing here? Why did you come out so late at night?"

Taehyung, sniffling and scared, struggled to speak.
Tae: "Dad... Minho..."

Jin: *frowned* "Why did Minho come at this hour?"

Namjoon: "Taehyung, go inside right now."

Jin: "Calm down, Joonie."

But Namjoon wasn’t listening.
Namjoon: "Taehyung, go!" *shrieked*

Taehyung flinched and ran away, crying as he disappeared into the house.

Namjoon, still fuming, shook his head.
Namjoon: "I can't believe Taehyung would do something like that."

Jin: *sighed* "They love each other, Joon. Please don’t misunderstand."

Namjoon: *eyes burned with anger* "Then why didn’t he stay to explain, to face us? He’s not the right person for our Taehyung, Jinnie."

Jin met Namjoon’s gaze but said nothing. Namjoon stormed off, and Jin reluctantly followed.

As they neared the house, Namjoon yelled at Taehyung, who was sobbing uncontrollably.

Namjoon: "You broke my trust, Taehyung! I’ve already fixed your engagement—your wedding—with my friend’s son. Keep that in mind."

Taehyung was shocked, his tears flowing freely. "Appa—"

Namjoon: "Just go from my sight, Taehyung!"

Taehyung cried out loud, running to his room and locking himself inside.

Jin, watching the scene unfold, turned to Namjoon.
Jin: "That’s not right, Joonie…"

Namjoon cut him off sharply.
"Stop it. Minho is not good for him."

.......

Jimin stood outside the door, his knuckles tapping lightly against the wood.

Jimin: "Taehyung, please open the door, Taehyung, please. At least call Minho and ask him to come home. He needs to talk to Appa."

He called softly, but there was no response.

Taehyung, still quiet, finally did as Jimin asked. He reached for his phone and dialled Minho’s number, but each call went unanswered. His texts were ignored. A wave of panic washed over him, and he started calling again, desperate for a response.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Minho picked up.

Minho: "Yes, Taehyung?" *voice was groggy, still laced with sleep*

Tae: "Where were you? I’ve been calling you!" *voice shook with frustration and fear*

Minho: "I was sleeping..." *irritation creeping into his tone*

Tae: "Sleeping?"

Minho: *sighed* "Can’t I sleep?"

Tae: *stammered* "No... I didn’t mean it like that, Minho, please talk to Appa. He’s fixed my wedding... But I love you."

There was a long pause on the other end of the line before Minho spoke again, his voice cold and distant. "Accept fate."

Tae: "What? Don’t say that, Minho. I love you."
Taehyung whispered, disbelief flooding his senses.

Minho: *voice hardened* "If you really love me, then come to me. We’ll run away from there."

Tae: *heart raced* "What? Minho, please... Talk to them. They’ll agree, I know they will."

Minho: "I can’t, If you love me, you have to run."

Tae: "Minho, please don’t do this to me, I love you."
Taehyung begged, tears filling his eyes.

Minho: "Then prove it."
With that, the line went dead.

"Minho... Minho!" Taehyung shouted, his voice breaking as he clutched the phone tighter, staring at the screen in disbelief.

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Namjoon: "Taehyung, where are you going?"
Namjoon’s voice stopped him just as he reached the door. 

Tae: "University..."
*muttered, trying to avoid his father’s gaze*

Namjoon: "Meet Jungkook and try to understand him."

Tae: "Why, Dad?" *his heart sinking with each word*

Namjoon: "Because he’s the man I’ve chosen for you."

A tear slipped down Taehyung’s cheek. He couldn’t hold it back any longer. Kneeling down in front of Namjoon.
Tae: *begged* "Appa, please give me a chance. Minho will surely come."

But Namjoon was unmoved.

Namjoon: "You have to go shopping with Suga, Jimin, and Jungkook," *voice leaving no room for negotiation*

Taehyung shook his head in disagreement, his emotions spinning out of control. 

"For your wedding dress, of course," Namjoon added, coldly ignoring his son’s distress. 

Tae: "Appa, please..." *pleaded again, his voice barely a whisper*

Namjoon: *eyes hardened* "I gave you a chance, but you broke my trust. Now you have to do what I say. Go with them."

Jin, standing in the background, gave Taehyung a small signal. Understanding immediately, Taehyung stood up and silently went back to his room. As soon as he closed the door, frustration overwhelmed him. 

Tae: "What the hell..." *muttered under his breath, running a hand through his hair*

A few minutes later, Jimin entered the room. Jimin: "Let’s go, Taehyung," *gently*

Tae: "I hate you, Jiminie..."
Taehyung spat out, though the words felt hollow. 

Jimin: *didn’t flinch* "Alright... maybe I deserve it."

As Jimin turned to leave, Taehyung rushed forward, wrapping his arms around his brother.
Tae: "I’m sorry, Jiminie... I was angry."

Jimin: "I know, my little brother, I love you, no matter what."

Tae: "I don’t want to marry..." *his voice broke* 

Jimin: "I know, But did you talk to Minho?"

Taehyung lowered his head, unable to respond. 

Jimin: "What happened, Taehyung? You can share it with me,"

Tae: "Nothing... Let’s just go shopping.” 

Jimin: *eyes narrowed in concern* "Are you sure? Will Minho talk to Dad and stop this wedding?"

Tae: "Yeah... maybe,"
Taehyung replied though he wasn’t sure himself. 

Jimin: "Don’t fool yourself, Tae, Think rationally."

Taehyung sighed, nodding. "Yeah, I got it."

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TBC