Under the Lights- Kim Taehyung

Epilogue

Life was never a bed of roses, specially not for me.
It took me a while to know who I was.
If it weren't for my bilingualism, I would have been stable: in terms of making friends and staying in one place never going out.
But now, I moved out, I am half Korean and half Indian and I am dating the most popular guy in the university.

 He is recovering from BPD. He attends therapy sessions, as per his mother's guidance. She is happy to help her son recover. Even though he doesn't like it, he likes obeying me and I know, he is genuinely satisfied on the inside.

We went to his parents' house every weekend when we didn't have our exams. His father was never content.

My interaction with him scared me. Asking about my career was the tip of the iceberg. Him asking about his son's BPD was a disaster. The only answer I could give was, he's giving his best.
And for obvious, he was unsatisfied. Maybe he was sad for his son.

A year later:
It was close enough to another semester, second year. Everyone had tons of projects, internships, interviews to attend.
I was super busy.
My final lapse was the interview. I was anxious. My technical knowledge and my confidence were present but weren't supportive. I could talk but I would forget stuff in the mock PIs.

Taehyung supported me. As much as he freaked out living with his dad. I thought of breaking the news when he was not there in his room. He hadn't replied to my messages so I thought I would surprise him. I called up Mrs. Kim. She picked up the call after 3-4 trials.

"I am here at the hospital. Taehyung's father is on the bed."

"What! What happened?"

"He got a cardiac arrest. He is out of ICU, thanking my stars." 

I was relieved. I quickly rushed to the hospital.  I approached the room; through the glass panel on the door,  I saw the entire Kim family there. 

I did not open the door, I gave them privacy. Mrs Kim saw me and brought me inside the cabin. I saw Taehyung, he was sad, he was about to burst to tears..

"Taehyung-ah..."Mr Kim spoke, "I was never mad at you. I couldn't handle myself behaving like this to you. I was helpless, I couldn't figure out what to do to you. I love you son. when you used to be reckless, it hurt me. you are the most brilliant child I have ever seen. I should've taken your problem into consideration. Forgive me to be such a person you despise."

"I never thought like that. I always loved you dad. I should have been more responsible." Taehyung was sobbing.

"Son, you are a precocious kid and very hardworking. I could have insisted you before but I will ask: Do you want to takeover my business? Considering my condition, I won't be able to handle a lot of burden?"

Taehyung was stunned. He knew that he was going to be the heir but he thought his father may have given up on him  because of his condition. His dad asking him was a golden opportunity. 

"Yes dad." He nodded. "Even though I am not in the best state, I will try my best. I have worked hard. I won't be a disappointment to you.."

A smile on their faces was a sign of sunshine coming out of the rainy days.

Taehyung being busy the next week, I couldn't talk to him about the interview. I waited for the application from the company. I was nervous, a bit more than usual.

I got an email from the company. I opened the email.

I got accepted, but not the company of my choice. For the company I wanted to work at. I fell short at the last stage-the interview .

Fairly enough, this company was giving me good facilities but it is far away from here. I might have to move away.

I spoke to Taehyung. He was elated. He carried me and twirled around all the way across the hall. I wasn't sure about the job.

"You don't want it?" He asked.

"I am not sure, the salary is ok but I might have to move away from here...."

"Its ok lets move there."

"HUH? WHAT?!"

"Yeah my work will be done online, that's not an issue. It's rare for me to go to my dad's desk. You might have to work everyday so let's shift to somewhere near your workplace."

Wow.....like a live-in relationship.

Almost dating him over a year is still unbelievable. Staying with him was annoying, yet joyous. Every moment I shared is like a treasure I dug and embracing it like a materialist. Every Dior gift he gave is like special personal possession between us.

I love him.

I blushed.

"So shall we?", he asked.

"Let's see...permissions are a must from either parties, and we need to check our bills and find a place-"

"Nah! Let's think about that tomorrow...but now..."He brings his head closer to me.

We had to kiss, for the hardships and struggles we faced. For the need of each other, and how we complete one another.

Our moment under every light is a bliss and for me, and it has been like a roller coaster.

We are improving day by day, stronger night by night. 

And we go on......