1.0 | Whisper Sweet Nothing | k.th✓

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C H A P T E R  T H I R T Y - F I V E

I took one last look in the mirror before heading downstairs. I wore a plain black dress with a black lace belt. My hair was neatly combed with my bangs dangled just above my eyes. I didn't wear my spectacles today. Instead, I wore colorless degree contact lenses.

Just as soon as I heard the door bell rang, I grabbed my bag and rushed to the front door. "Hi," I breathlessly said when I saw Taehyung.

He looked down and met my eyes, after. "Glad you wore flats today." He pat my head. "Let's go." He grabbed a hold of my hand and escorted me to his car. I realised it wasn't the same sport car he had before.

'It was uh- broken.'

Oh right.. he broke his car. I guess I shouldn't ask again what happened to it.

Once we both got in, I secretly glanced at him before we drove off.

It was a quiet car ride yet, I somehow enjoyed it. After fifteen minutes or so, we arrived infront of a cremation building. He grabbed a bouquet of white roses at the back and got out of the car. When I got out, Taehyung held out his hand and without a second thought, I took it.

We went in and went straight to his mother's urn. He bowed and got closer. I took a step back, wanting to give him some time with his mother but, he quickly pulled me to his side.

"Eomma," he chuckled and smiled liked a cute little boy. "Hope I didn't make you wait too long." He glanced at me and softened his eyes when our eyes met. "I finally a brought a girl with me. Eomma," he stared at his mom's urn. "You used to scold me alot for dating around. heh.. I don't do that anymore, eomma. I've changed." He let out a small laugh. "This girl changed me. Can you believe it?" He whispered but, it was audible enough for me to hear.

I blushed furiously and covered my mouth, preventing myself from grinning so much.

I bowed and gave a genuine smile. "Annyeong Mrs.Kim, I'm Lee Chaewon. I'm honored to finally meet the mother of this beautiful man, right here," I chuckled and bit my lower lip.

Taehyung glanced at me and I swear to god my heart fluttered when he shot me a teasing look.

"I'd like to thank you for all those years you took care of him, Mrs.Kim." I took a deep breath and said,"But I promise i'll take care of him in your absence from now on." I stared at Taehyung and our eyes were locked with each other yet again.

'and when I make a promise, I keep them,' Taehyung's word rang in my head.

I smiled and built up my courage to grab Taehyung's hand. His eyes somehow glistened but, his fingers quickly intertwined with mine. He got closer and our arms touched.

"And when I make a promise," I paused and tightened our laced fingers. "I keep them."

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# S O T D

❝The person I love is you
The person who hurts me is you
If I can see you as much as I love you
I would see you every day.❞

— THE PERSON I LOVE.
(K.WILL)