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Hayoung was doing the last touch up on her face when her phone buzzed. It was a text from Jungkook

From. Jungkook
1836 - Hayoung, where are you?

1843 - God, don't tell me you are going out with Taehyung for real

Hayoung only looked at those messages with the corner of her eyes. Then she rolled her eyeballs to the back

To. Jungkook
1844 - Yes, I'm going out with Taehyung

From. Jungkook
1845 - God, don't! I swear Hayoung, don't do this to me

To. Hayoung
1845 - Do what? What are you talking about?

From. Taehyung
1846 - I'm in front of your gate. Are you ready yet?

Hayoung grinned from ear to ear. She peeked her head out of the balcony and saw Taehyung was standing at his Pajero. She turned her phone off and shoved it into her sling back

Hayoung-Hey, did I make you wait?
Taehyung-Not at all. Wow, you look gorgeous
Hayoung-*blushed* Thank you so much

Taehyung opened the door for Hayoung to enter. Nothing so special, Jungkook did this all the times. They rode through the busy night of Seoul. Hayoung wondered where would Taehyung take her to

Taehyung-Any request for song?
Hayoung-Anything is good

Taehyung picked a song from his playlist titled Paper Ring by Taylor Swift. The chorus said

I like shiny things, but I'd marry you with paper rings
Uh huh, that's right
Darling, you're the one I want, and
I hate accidents except when we went from friends to this
Uh huh, that's right
Darling, you're the one I want, and
Paper rings and picture frames and dirty dreams
Oh, you're the one I want

Hayoung could not hide how red her cheeks had turned because of the song. Maybe it wasn't a big deal but to her it was more like a confession from Taehyung

Taehyung's car was parked in front if a fancy hotel. Hayoung's mouth gaped apart

Hayoung-We... we will eat dinner here?
Taehyung-Yeah. A nice place for first date

Taehyung winked and got out of the car. Hayoung was still freezing on her seat until Taehyng opened the door from outside. He invited her out. Taehyung held Hayoung's hand and they walked together into the ball room

Waitress-We have been waiting for your arrival Mr and Mrs Kim

Hayoung-Mrs Kim?
Taehyung-Excuse her, she doesn't know
Hayoung-Oh...

But it was very awkward for Hayoung. Since when they got married? Gosh, she was blushing even harder this time. The two of them sat at the reserved table

Taehyung-What do you want to eat?
Hayoung-Hmm... Taehyung, it's so expensive
Taehyung-*chuckled* Don't worry, Hayoung. I am going to pay everything. Come on, it should be a good day to remember. Just order what ever you want
Hayoung-Arr... Just let me have Carbonara pasta and beef steak. And plain water
Taehyung-I would like to eat buttermilk prawn. And a glass of wine each please
Hayoung-I don't know how drink
Taehyung-It's fine, I'll teach you. That would be all

The waitress copied their orders and left. They were surrounded with awkwardness

Hayoung-I haven't been to a place like this before
Taehyung-It's okay, I was scared during my first time too
Hayoung-Actually, you don't have to bring me here just to apologise about yesterday. It wasn't a big deal
Taehyung-*chuckled* Actually I have a more vivid reason to ask you out other than saying sorry
Hayoung-Huh?

Taehyung-Oh Hayoung, I don't know if you notice it or not but honestly... I like you. No, I love you. I've fallen for you since the first time I laid my eyes on you. Two years ago at your parent's company's dinner. God, you looked so beautiful. And I sincerely want to make you mine
Hayoung-But Taehyung...
Taehyung-I know what are you about to say. I understand this is too sudden. I can give you time

Hayoung-But Taehyung... I don't think we can
Taehyung-Why? *frowned*
Hayoung-I.. I love someone else

Hayoung confessed. Just like Taehyung, she was being sincere too and he knew that. Hayoung didn't want to lie to anyone. She needed to be true with people and to herself. She shouldn't lie because it would make things become worse

Taehyung-It's Jungkook, right?
Hayoung-It's pretty obvious, isn't it?
Taehyung-Hayoung, can't you...
Hayoung-No. I've tried Taehyung but I can't. Every day, every night, every dream, it was Jungkook. It's always Jungkook

Taehyung looked down in disappointment. Hayoung started to feel guilty. But she was only being honest

Hayoung-Taehyung, I'm sor...
Taehyung-It's okay. Thanks for being honest
Hayoung-Sorry
Taehyung-Just stop making me feel worse

They stayed silent for a while until the food was served. They ate in silent too, nobody spoke. Somehow Hayoung felt bad that she spoiled their moods

The dinner ended bitterly with Hayoung following Taehyung from behind. No more walking hand-in-hand and open-the-door-for-her romance

They entered the car silently. Before Taehyung could start the engine, someone came banging on the window

Hayoung-Argh!!!

Hayoung screamed when the glass scattered on her lap. She got a slit of cut on her cheek too

Taehyung-Jinho?!
Jinho-Get out from there!

Jinho grabbed Taehyung in the colar, pulling him out of the car and punched him on the face

Jinho-Take the girl out too

Jinho ordered his men to drag Hayoung out from the car

Hayoung-No! Let me go, let go!
Wooseok-Shut up!

Taehyung-What do you want Jinho?
Jinho-Hah?! What do I want? I want my money back, bastard!
Taehyung-I told you I will pay you back!
Jinho-When? Next week? Next month? Next year?! You and your dirty promise
Taehyyng-I will pay when I have the money! I don't have money right now

Jinho punched his face again and Taehyubg fell on the ground. He kicked Taehyung in the stomach many times

Hayoung-Taehyung! Stop! Stop it!

Jinho stopped. He breathed out and pulled his hair backwards

Jinho-Really? But you take your girl for a dinner here. Let me see...

Jinho unfolded the receipt paper in front of Taehyung

Jinho-$175. Where did you get these money?
Taehyung-I will pay you, I promise
Jinho-Sehun is done with your promise. Take that girl

Hayoung-What?

Taehyung-No!

Wooseok-Come here!
Hayoung-No! Let me go! Let. Me. Go! Taehyung! Help! Help me! Taehyung!

Taehyung-Hayoung! Let her go!
Jinho-You want her? Get her yourself. Bring the money by this midnight. If you fail...
Taehyung-No...
Jinho-She belongs to us
Taehyung-NO! LET HER GO! HAYOUNG!!!

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