Unbinding Tradition

56. I am sorry my Rani-sa 🙏

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The first rays of the sun filtered through the sheer curtains as Tae adjusted her ghunghat delicately. She was about to head downstairs when she stopped abruptly, startled to see Jungkook standing in her path.

His face was slightly damp, his black hair messy from his morning workout. The faint scent of sandalwood and sweat clung to him.

She lowered her gaze, avoiding eye contact, and tried to walk past him, but her steps halted as his deep, melodic voice filled the room.

"tum hi mujhse rooth gaye toh
kis'se baat karu main
jee uthhta hu main tumse mil ke,
tum jo ho to hoon main"

(If you are upset with me,
Then who will I talk to?
I come alive when I meet you,
I exist because you exist)

Her back remained to him, but the faintest smile tugged at the corners of her lips. She quickly suppressed it, unwilling to let him see how much his gesture was affecting her.

Jungkook noticed the slight hitch in her shoulders, a sign she was listening. He took a step closer and continued singing, his voice soft yet filled with emotion.

"mujhse iss pal ho munh phere,
phir bhi ho tum mere
dekho nahin achcha hota hai itna chidhna aa"

(Even if you turn away from me at this moment,
You are still mine.
Look, it doesn't feel right to be so annoyed)

Tae's hands instinctively gripped the edge of her dupatta as her heart fluttered at his proximity. Before she could react, she felt his strong arms encircle her waist. Jungkook rested his chin on her shoulder, his warm breath fanning her neck.

She didn't resist.

He gently turned her to face him, his intense gaze locking with hers. Lowering himself onto one knee, he took her hands in his, his thumbs brushing over her knuckles.

"chalo jaane do o
ab chhodo bhi ee
chalo jaane do o
ab chhodo bhi ee"

(Come on, let it go now.
Let it go,
Oh, leave it now.
Come on, let it go now,
Oh, leave it now)

He sang, his voice carrying a tender plea as he kissed her knuckles softly.

Looking up at her, he smiled softly and held his ears with both hands.

Jk- I'm sorry, my Rani-sa.. (he said earnestly) Forgive your foolish Sa. I didn't mean to hurt you, and I promise I'll do better. Just... don't stay angry at me. I can't take it.

Tae's heart melted at his sincerity. She could no longer hold back her emotions. She smiled and pulled him in a hug.

Jungkook pulled her closer, his arms tightening around her waist as he nuzzled his face against her stomach. For a moment, they stayed like that, enveloped in each other's warmth, letting the unspoken emotions between them flow freely.

Finally, Tae pulled back, her hands gently cupping his face.

Tae- I trust you, Sa. (she said softly) I just want you to understand me the way I understand you. That's all I ask.