One Step To Paradise

Chapter 37:

Third Person's POV

When Irene, Jungkook, Suzy and her parents were done eating which was literally about 3-4 hours,(they were talking nonstop about Jungkook) they finally decided to go home.

For a fact, even though Jungkook rarely sees Irene not wearing any of her glasses, he doesn't feel the familiar beat of his heart...

'Nice going, you're doing great, Jungkook' was all Jungkook said to himself.

But not after all those lonely nights crying alone on his pillow.
He was glad though that slowly, he's making progress.

"Bye Irene! Bye Suzy and Bye Mr. And Mrs. Bae!!"
Jungkook shouted as he waved his hands at them.

They finally arrived home but Jungkook has to go first since his house is nearby.

'Seulgi's gonna kill me..'
Was clouded on Jungkook's thoughts as he hurried his pace.

He promised Seulgi not to go out of the house without her permission and here he is, mark that, it is now 9:00. Which is, he is now waaay beyond the curfew given.

And to top it off, his phone was dead-shut. The battery was 0. So how is Seulgi supposed to contact him?

Jungkook nervously knocked on the door.

After 3 tries, he tried twisting the knob and tiptoed his way.

"Bitch."
Jungkook abruptly stop on his tracks as he turned his head dramatically and spotted his FAVORITE cousin, Yoon Gi hyung on a small couch.

Jungkook laughed miserably, he knew he can't escape his sister.

"SEULGI!!! KOOKIE'S HEEREE!!!"

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Taehyung was walking or rather, strolling on a lonely road.
He was trying to sort out his thoughts, plus, he needs advice from his love adviser hyung, Yoon Gi. He may not look like it, but he says the most unexpected things that comes from his mouth.

He mindlessly kicked some small rocks until he heard a small whimper.

"Uh!*gasp* what's that?! Did the rock just whimper?!"
Taehyung whispered.

He ran towards the rock as he squat down and faced the rock.

"Rock? Ahm... Hi I'm Taehyung but.. Did you just whimper?"
Taehyung whispered as he held the rock.

He poked it but seems it has no reaction.

"Hmmm... strange."
He thought as he stood up and left the rock.

He fastened his pace but another whimper was heard. This time, it was clearer. It was a dog's voice.

He tracked the voice by using his oh-so-mighty ears and followed it.

He stopped his tracks when he spotted a park.

He began walking slowly as he discovered a bench.

A woman was there with a peach dress.

"Uuhhhhh..."
Taehyung awkwardly said as he walked near to the woman.

He heard sniffs from the woman so he hurried his pace and sat down at the space.

He mindlessly patted the back of the woman even though he didn't even know her.

One fact of taehyung is...
He hates it when a girl or woman is crying.

He felt obligated to calm them down and he felt it was his fault that he needed to comfort them.

The woman raised her head and looked at Taehyung with puffy eyes.

The woman widened her eyes and tried to look away.

"It's okay miss.."
Taehyung said as he rubbed the back of her in attempt to comfort.

The woman let out a small sigh, realizing he won't notice her anyway. He was dumb...(sorry taehyung XD)

She harshly wiped her tears and sniff a bit as she looked at Taehyung.

Taehyung looked at her in amazement as he widened his eyes.

His heartbeat beating faster than usual.

They continued to stare but Taehyung was the first one to break away since he felt his face was getting hot.

"Ughh s-sorry miss you'rejusttoobeautifulIcan'ttakemyeyesoffyou.."
Taehyung mumbled but the woman clearly heard it.

She blushed hard as she slapped her face, creating a noise.

Taehyung turned his attention back at her as he widened his eyes and cupped the woman's red cheeks.

"Don't."
Taehyung said with full of dominance.

The woman stopped and returned her attention to the puppy who was now licking her hands at her lap.

She patted it's head and taehyung realised the whimpers were from the puppy.

Taehyung lets go of the hold on her cheeks as he also touched the puppy. The puppy was now placed between them and it was shaking in cold.

"Hey... Miss I may not know you but... are you okay? Why were you crying?"
Taehyung asks, although he knew he won't get answers. How is he supposed to get answers if he doesn't even knew the woman? Taehyung thought.

But since the woman knew him, they were pretty close, she trusted him enough.

"Just... Su- I mean, we've been living with my friend together in one house. My friend's parents visited her last night. And they pretty much reminded me of my late parents. I-I.. I've missed them so much.. If it weren't for me they-"

Taehyung shushed her as he tightly hugged her.

He wanted to comfort the woman and he thinks he's known her for a long time.

He felt a familiar warmth as he hugged her.

The woman became quiet as she hugged Taehyung tightly.

The dog bark which made them break away from the hug.

Taehyung wished the woman didn't hear his loud heart beats.

And so did the woman.

"Is this your dog?"
Taehyung asked as he chuckle at the puppy's cute barks and patted its head to calm down.

The woman shook her head.
"N-no... I just found him by my way here. H-he was shaking and I wanted to keep him in company."
The woman said.

Taehyung slightly smiled since he knew the woman was kind enough to keep the dog in company.

He was shocked though, how the woman easily told him her problems.

"M-miss what's your name-"

"I-I gotta go- bye see you later!!"
The woman said as she picked the puppy and ran towards her home, attempting to avoid Taehyung's question.

Taehyung wanted to catch up with her but he noticed the woman dropped something.

So instead, he picked it up and took a glance on it.

"Hmmm... T+I... strange.. I have this too before.. I'll just return it later."
Taehyung shyly smiled, thinking he has a reason to meet the beautiful woman again.

But he stopped as a name popped out on his head.

"Irene? Her voice is just like Irene's... Nah.. No way."
Taehyung shook his head as he stood up and kept the necklace on his pocket.

He began walking to Jungkook's house and meet up with Yoon Gi.