Unbinding Tradition

112. A wish unfulfilled 🥺

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The first rays of the morning sun slipped through the crevices of the grand haveli, casting a warm golden glow on the marbled floors. The air was crisp, carrying the lingering scent of incense from the morning aarti downstairs.

Inside their bedroom, however, there was chaos and exhaustion.

Tae, freshly bathed, stepped out of the bathroom, her damp hair cascading over her shoulders. She wore a simple yet elegant lehenga, her skin glowing from the steam of the hot water. She wiped her face with a towel and turned-

Only to freeze at the sight in front of her.

Jungkook was slowly standing up from the floor, his movements stiff and pained. His back was bent at an awkward angle, his hand pressed firmly against his lower spine.

He let out a loud, tortured groan.

Jk- Ugh... I feel like an old man.

Tae, watching this pitiful sight, bit her lip to keep herself from laughing.

Jungkook, half-asleep and fully grumpy, turned his head just in time to catch Tae stifling a giggle.

His eyes narrowed immediately.

Jk- What are you laughing at, huh? (he snapped)

Tae, still struggling to contain herself, shook her head innocently.

Tae- Nothing, Sa... nothing at all.

Jungkook scowled.

Jk- Nothing my foot! You're clearly laughing at me.

Tae grinned, crossing her arms.

Tae- Well... can you blame me? Just look at yourself.

Jungkook's jaw clenched.

Jk- Because of you, I suffered all night!

Tae arched an eyebrow.

Tae- Oh? And how exactly is this my fault?

Jungkook, still groaning, stretched his arms and winced.

Jk- That damn kid used me as his personal mattress all night! He was rolling, kicking, punching... I swear, I have bruises!

Tae giggled, shaking her head.

Tae- Hyunnie is just a child, Sa. It's not his fault that you happened to be his landing spot.

Jungkook gave her a deadpan look.

Jk- Not his fault? Are you hearing yourself? I have been physically assaulted all night!

Tae shrugged.

Tae- Well, I consider it divine justice.

Jungkook's frown deepened.

Jk- Divine justice for what?

Tae smirked.

Tae- For mocking me in front of your friends last night. This is your punishment, so you won't dare do such a thing again.

Jungkook, offended, scoffed loudly.

Jk- Punishment? Bawri Chori, what kind of punishment involves a grown man being used as a pillow?!

Tae, grinning, tilted her head.

Tae- The best kind.

Jungkook rolled his eyes dramatically.