Is This Love?

4. The Weight of Decision

The air was thick with tension in the other cottage. Hyunbin, leaned back on the sofa,arms crossed, his eyes are on his wife's now... as they're waiting for their son to respond to the proposal.

"Let me get this straight," Taehyung said, his voice laced with disbelief. "You're saying I have to get married? Are you serious...come on you guys already know that I have a girlfriend."

Hyunbin nodded without a sign of hesitation. He knows what he is doing. " Yes. That's exactly what I'm saying. And for your girlfriend...Do you really think she'll be able to handle your issue,Taehyung? "

Taehyung let out a laugh, taking the corner sofa to sit.
"This is absurd. You can't just force me into a marriage just because you think it'll fix me? "

"You've left me no choice, Taehyung." His father's tone was cold this time." Last month,we have to loss the Japan deal just because you couldn't control yourself in that meeting."

"That was not my fault..."
Taehyung shouted.

"Do you really think that's not your fault, huh? You just insulted the Chairman for nothing...He didn't even said anything mean. Okay that's a gone case...leave that. "

"And Jungkook is your answer to that? Seriously?" Taehyung's asked. " Of all people, Jungkook? He has just known me for like what 3-5 days... But Minyoung... We're in a relationship for 2 years. Don't you think she is more capable of being my otherhalf ? "

"If I'm going to trust you with the Company, I need assurance that you're capable of managing not just your emotions but relationships and responsibility too. Marriage will give you stability and Jungkook is the most capable one...he is kind, responsible and calm...Perfect one for Kim Taehyung's spouse and son-in-law for the Kim family. "

Taehyung stood up..."So you've already decided."

"This isn't about you, Taehyung. It's about the future of this family and this company. If you refuse, you can consider yourself disowned. No shares,no position as Chairman." Hyunbin also stood up, fixing his coat.

Taehyung froze, the weight of father's words crashing down on him like a wave.

"You can't be serious," he finally said, his voice low But even as the words left his lips, he could see the finality in Hyunbin's eyes. A chill went down his spine, leaving him standing there stunt.

"You can't mean that," he said quietly.

Taehyung clenched his fists, his jaw tightening. "And what does Jungkook say? Did he agree? "

"We have already discussed about this with Namjoon and he said he'll talk about it with Jungkook. Namjoon have no problem with this and possibly Jungkook won't too. So from their side it's a Yes. "

"You guys are unbelievable," Taehyung muttered, running a hand through his hair.

" That's a final decision. Prepare yourself and cut off your relationship with your girlfriend too or else you know the consequences it will follow. "

His heart pounded in his chest as he tried to process what had just happened...Taehyung wanted to argue, to scream, but as much as he hated it, he couldn't risk losing everything he'd worked for.He took a moment before finally saying his answer.
"Fine I'll marry Jungkook."
Taehyung said through gritted teeth.
Without listening another word, Taehyung stormed out of the cottage, slamming the door behind him.

With Jungkook:

"Hyung, Jungkook said softly, glancing over his shoulders... " What you guys were discussing...Yoona said you're all discussing something serious.? Jungkook asked when he saw his brother coming inside the house.

" Jungkook... Come with me... I' have something to talk with you. "

"Okay."

Jungkook sat on the bed while Namjoon pulled a chair, sitting infront of his brother.

"They want you to marry Taehyung."
Namjoon said, directly stating the matter.

Jungkook eyes went wide...processing what just his hyung said... he never saw that coming.

"They think you're perfect for Taehyung,"Namjoon said. "His parents believe you're the one who can handle him. "

"But hyung... How can I... I'm not even that educated to be their son-in-law. "
Jungkook expressed his feelings...as he doesn't saw any qualities in him to be Kim Taehyung's wife.

"Jungkook don't even think about that... You're the perfect Jungkook. Whoever you'll marry, will be the most lucky person. " Namjoon hugged his brother and said. He doesn't want his brother to feel a y mess about him.

Jungkook stayed silent for a moment,finally asked, "Hyung...do you think I should do it?"

Namjoon's heart ached at the question.He broke the hug...now facing him. "I can't answer that for you, Jungkook. If you don't want to...it's okay. But if you say yes, make sure it's because you want this...not because you're forced to this. "

Jungkook met his brother's eyes.
" I want to hyung. I want to help him, hyung?Taehyung hyung...he's not a bad person. He's just need love and care...I want to try...if my decision can make a difference, I'll be happy. "

"And you need to think about what happens if it doesn't work out. Would you be happy? "

Jungkook sighed,"I don't know, hyung. I want to try. "

Namjoon nodded, "Always remember that no matter what you happen...I'll always have your back."

Jungkook smiled and hugged his hyung.

As Namjoon went out of his room. Jungkook stared out at the darkening sky, his heart heavy with the weight of the proposal.

Can I really do this? he thought, the question echoing in his mind.

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