Sunset at Hamdeok

Chapter 23

Tiffany couldn't believe her eyes when she opened her door. Taehyung was standing there with a big box in his arms. That handsome man smiled so cheerfully.

Tiffany smirked. "Aren't you a little bit too early to fetch me up?" She glanced at her watch. It was two in the morning.

"I am not here to pick you up.  I am here to stay with you."

"Excuse me?" Tiffany raised her eyebrow.

"You heard me." Taehyung came into Tiffany's apartment even though that girl hadn't given him a permission. "Where should I put this box?" He grinned at his girlfriend.

Tiffany crossed her arms. "Taehyungie, what happened?"

Taehyung put his box down. He approached his girlfriend and squeezed her cheecks. "I've decided to live with you."

Tiffany stepped back. "Is it your grandfather?" She looked so sorry. "Your grandfather knew about us and he told you to...." She couldn't finish her words. She knew what had happened  between his boyfriend and his grandfather even though Taehyung didn't say anything. "Please go back to your grandfather, Taehyungie."

Taehyung shook his head. "My grandfather won't listen to me. He needs some time to realize that our love is true. So as for now, let me live here."

"You don't have any other place to stay? I don't believe you don't have one."

Taehyung grinned. "I'm no longer Kim family's heir. I don't belong to their property. I'm quite broke right now. So,  please, let me stay here until I can get a new job."

Tiffany sighed. "You don't deserve all of these. Please go back to your grandfather. I don't want you to choose me if that means you have to lose your grandfather and your life."

"You are my life, Tiffany Hwang."

"It's not too late to beg for your grandfather's forgiveness. He's probably just angry because you chose me, but I'm sure he will forgive you." Tiffany caressed Taehyung's cheek down to his lips. "I will always love you and won't leave you... Even though you have to marry Sooyoung."

Taehyung pulled Tiffany into his arms. "You have no choice, Fany. I am already here. You're going to be stuck with me for the rest of your life."

Tiffany closed her eyes. She should've been happy because the man she loved had chosen her over his own family, over his own wealth. "Taehyungie, I'll talk to your grandfather tomorrow and tell him what he needs to hear." She slipped away.

Taehyung sighed. "Don't treat me like a child." He crossed his arms and watched Tiffany walk to the fridge. "I've made a decision and I don't regret it."

Tiffany opened the fridge. "Do you want some milk? I can heat something. You must be hungry."

"Fany ah," Taehyung approached his girlfriend, "when will you take me seriously?"

Tiffany took out a bottle of milk. She looked at Taehyung. "I always take you seriously, I just think you must be hungry after arguing with your grandfather."

"You don't seem to be happy that I'm here." Taehyung touched her chin.

"I can't be happy if you have to lose your grandfather because of me. I don't want to hurt anybody, especially your grandfather. Do you understand it, Taehyungie? I'm really hurt that you have to lose your job, your home, and your only family. How can I forgive myself for making you chose this road?" Tiffany looked as if she was going to cry.

Taehyung stared at Tiffany. He had never thought that girl would say those words. He took the milk bottle from Tiffany's hand and put it back into the fridge. He looked into her eyes. "We'll make it through, Fany. We can overcome any storm that is coming our way. As long as I'm holding your hand, I can face anything and I am not afraid of anything. Will you hold my hand this time? Because I need you more than before." Taehyung interlocked his fingers with Tiffany's fingers.