Is This Love?

5. Final Decision

Later that evening,

Taehyung found himself pacing in his apartment, his frustration bubbling over. His phone buzzed on the table, and he glanced at the screen.

Minyoung.

"Hello." He picked up,mind racing what to say and how to explain it to her.

"Taehyung?"she said, a hint of concern lacing her tone. "You sound different. What's wrong?"

"Minyoung...we need to talk."

"Okay...I'm listening",she whispered.

He swallowed hard, "My father... he made a decision about my future... about my marriage. "

"Yeah...but why are you sounding unhappy about the marriage...I'm ready, you too...then?" she asked with confusion running through her mind.

"He's chosen someone else for me. It's Jungkook."

"What???...Minyoung's gasp echoed through the line. "Jungkook? But... you don't even love him, Taehyung. You love me."

"I know," he said..."You're the one I want, Minyoung. "

"So... Did you reject it or not? " She asked.

"No." He whispered.

"What,why?...Care to explain why you're going along with this madness."
Minyoung asked.

"I have no choice. My father...he doesn't think you're the right person for me,"
he said, "He says I need someone who can handle me. My temper...My anger issue."

"Handle you? Taehyung, I've been by your side through everything."

"I know,but he doesn't thing you're the potential spouse for me...and he think you won't be able to handle my issue...and he's chosen Jungkook for me instead...thinking that he would make the potential spouse for me. He's calm,kind..."

"Jungkook? And he thinks he'll be able to handle your issue...what kind of nonsense...he doesn't even know you?"...her voice echoed lacing with disbelief.

"Yeah that's what he thinks..."

"But do you think that, Taehyung? Do you also think that?"

He froze,"No..."he whispered,"ofcourse not...He's already made it clear...if I don't follow...I'll lose everything. The company, everything I've worked for."

She hesitated before replying. "So...what you want me to do now? "

"As you already know I'm not a person who will cheat on his spouse even if I don't love that person... So, I'm breaking up with you..."

"Maybe for you," she said softly. "Goodbye, Taehyung."

She was silent for a moment before her tone turned sharp, "And what about Jungkook? Did he agree? "

"Dad said that it'll be a yes probably from them...Namjoon hyung will the final decision tomorrow. "

"So...they have planned it well. "

Taehyung frowned, caught off guard. "What do you mean?"

" Both the brothers are doing this for the lavish life,which Jungkook will only get after marrying you. Didn't you said he wanted to study further... He is using you to get there... F*cking selfish. "

"Minyoung,what are you talking about? Jungkook's not like that. He's kind...as much as I known him he doesn't care about money. And Namjoon hyung,he's always been a mentor to me. "
Taehyung expressed.

Minyoung scoffed. "You really believe that? Taehyung, open your eyes! Jungkook's playing the perfect,because he knows what he'll get out of this. He's using this marriage as a way to secure his future."

Taehyung's grip tightened on the phone, "That's enough, Minyoung. Don't drag Jungkook into this. You don't even know him. "

"Oh,really? I'm telling it for the last time Taehyung, Don't let him control your life like this, Taehyung."

"I have no choice. Try to understand. "

"If that's what you devided, Good for you then. Goodbye. "

The line went silent.

Standing by the window, Taehyung stared out at the moon. He wondered if there was truth in her words.

Next Day:

"Namjoon, come in," Mrs. Kim greeted... as she was expecting him only...to know about Jungkook's final decision.

Namjoon nodded. He took a seat on the sofa.

"I spoke to Jungkook," Namjoon began, choosing his words carefully. "He wants to marry Taehyung."

Mrs. Kim's eyes widened..."But... why? Does he know what he's getting himself into?" she asked... A part of her doesn't want Jungkook to marry her son... She knows her son very well. Even if she's agreed with her husband, but she doesn't want to ruin that pure boy.

Namjoon sighed, "Jungkook isn't doing this out of pressure," he explained. "He believes Taehyung needs someone who can stand by him...help him through his issues."

Mrs. Kim asked as his brow furrowing. "But does Jungkook understand what that means? Taehyung is... he's not easy to deal with.His anger, it's really complicated."

Mrs. Kim looked at her husband, then back at Namjoon, her eyes filled with both concern and something else-hope. "But you think he's capable, Namjoon? Of handling Taehyung?"

Namjoon nodded slowly. "I believe he is.I know you're concerned about Jungkook. I understand,.But I want you to understand something, too."

"What you want to tell Namjoon? Feel free to ask anything. Don't need to hesitate. "

"Jungkook was only 13 when our parents passed away," Namjoon continued. " From then I became his protector. I became the one he could rely on, and I did everything in my power to make sure he was okay. "

Mr. Kim leaned forward as he listened intently. Mrs. Kim, too.

"I took on the role of both brother and father, because Jungkook needed me.
He's been through so much. I've watched him grow from a kid. I had always been his guide...he has never done anything by himself...Jungkook... he's not the kind of person who runs from challenges but his heart is bigger than anyone I know. He's willing to give everything for Taehyung, because that's just who he is. "

He paused,then again continued. "So, if you're asking if I believe Jungkook is ready for this, ready to be there for Taehyung, then yes. I believe he is. Because I've seen him grow into someone who isn't afraid to fight for what he believes in, and that's something I can be proud of."

"Thank you, Namjoon. For everything you've done for him. From now he is our responsibility...We'll protect him like our own son"
Mr. Kim said.

Namjoon smiled softly.

"Thank you for trusting him to be your son-in-law... I'm really happy that Jungkook will have a family of his own now... He'll have parents. I dont want more...I'll be forever grateful to you both."

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