"𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍"

BECAUSE OF HER

I woke up to the sun's warmth on my face, feeling disoriented by the sounds of the bustling street and the heaviness in my head that required me to support it with my hand.

Where am I? As I gradually opened my heavy eyelids, the bright light blurred my vision, but soon I regained clarity and was taken aback.

A street!? Oh no! I had never been a street dweller, what brought me here? Ugh! That bartender... I grumbled, realizing I was lying on the sidewalk when a dog approached me. It sniffed me and wagged its tail. "Aww, you like me," I whispered, reaching out to pet it, only for it to lift its leg and pee, startling me into a swift stand that scared the dog away.

"You little... What do you think I am!?" I shouted as it dashed off, making me sniff myself and wince at the lingering scent of something akin to garbage but worser in smell.

"Ah! Jungkook, you slob," I muttered to myself while I decided to head home for the best shower I could remember. It was time for a change; I needed to act responsibly and effectively lead my company, regardless of my personal issues. A small smile crept onto my face as I realized I just had to hire new employees.

I needed to schedule interviews and offer decent pay. So, I donned a sharp suit and prepared to meet the world like the sophisticated businessman I was meant to be. After gathering my essentials, I left.

I took a taxi and managed my schedule because there is secretary yet, observing through the window as traffic built up, making the taxi unable to my move. So, I opted for the sidewalk since my company was nearby.

When I opened the car door after paying the driver, a man collided into it, grimacing and apologizing, leaving me bewildered.

What just happened?! Ah, these people, I rolled my eyes and stepped out, only to be greeted by smoke in the air. There must have been some kind of fire accident; I hoped everyone was okay.

As I pushed through the large gathering and heard the sounds of fire trucks and police, a wave of worry washed over me. Was the commotion near my company? Alarmed, I rushed towards the crowd, pushing my way to the front.

My heart sank at the sight of my hard work reduced to a smoldering ruin. But Suddenly, I recalled Nuri; I had told Yn to keep him company because I planned to return and never did.

But the fire still raged, and firefighters were working hard to extinguish it. Without thinking, I charged into the inferno, searching for Nuri as the front door collided to the floor after me. "Nuri, where are you!?" I yelled, tears blurring my vision as panic gripped me. The heat intensified as I desperately glanced through the charred remains, feeling my last hope dwindle.

I sank to my knees, the despair shattering me as tears streamed down my face. Why was this happening?

Suddenly, I was roused from my daze by murmurs from the crowd. I finally spotted Nuri and rushed towards him, cradling him in my arms as I pushed through the back exit.

Relief washed over the crowd witnessed me emerge, but it quickly faded when I examined Nuri's state. He was injured, burned, and broken, and my heart felt heavy with grief.

I held him tightly, my chin quivering with sorrow. "I'm so sorry, Nuri. You deserved so much better." I feared he would not survive. Silence enveloped me, interrupted only by the whispers and gasps of the crowd.

"Who could have done this?"

"Doesn't look like an accident to me."

"Is that the Pericoloso, the dangerous Mafia gang?"

"I don't know."

Tears of anguish began to fall as a police officer approached, pity evident on his face. "We need this dog for an investigation," he said, sighing heavily. I rubbed my nose, feeling the weight of blame; I should have locked Nuri in the company.

I nodded as they took Nuri away, the world spinning as the word "Pericoloso" echoed in my mind, bringing back memories of last night. YN... could it be? My anger surged by even thinking of her as I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to face her.

Her expression screamed innocence and purity, but the sly smirk that vanished before I could see it enraged me, making me feel betrayed by my own judgment. How could I have trusted her!?

She fell to her knees, a sorrowful look in her eyes. "I feel sorry for you," she said, igniting my rage. I stood, confronting her, and she recoiled in surprise, but the silence hung thick between us, fueling my anger.

I took a tentative step forward, focused on Nuri's still form. "Look, Yn, what our love has done to him." A tear rolled down my cheek as her gaze shifted to Nuri's lifeless body, guilt flickering in her eyes.

But then she smirked and took a step closer. "It's not your love, Jungkook. It's your foolishness." Her chuckle pierced my heart as she leaned in, whispering,

"Yes, you are wrong; I am the villain in this story." With that, she smirk and donned her shades as she just walked away, leaving me feeling utterly crushed.

I crumpled to the ground, tears flooding as I screamed out in anguish. I was such a idiot. She had never loved me; it was all an act.

Blinded by her deception, I was just a pawn in her game, my genuine love had leaded to Nuri's death. And Deep down, It all felt like I had known this coming all along I just ignored it saying it was just an bad thought.

I lost everything Why was I still alive? Would I merely exist as a shell, burdened by regret, pain, and anger?

Death would have been a kinder fate than living like this

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