New Leaf (Taekook 21+) [Completed]

26- News Flash

Hello, everyone~♡ How are you all today? I hope you all are well~♡ Please forgive this chapter, it's a filler and slowly making better plot points.:3 Although some of the information in this chapter is imperative to the story.xD This chapter has minor mention of sexual activity, so please be advised when reading~♡ I hope that you all enjoy this next chapter and don't hesitate to critic me either~♡ Also, don't forget that I love you all~♡♡♡♡

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Taehyung straightened himself up before entering the visiting room, still dressed in the gown from the nurse's office. He was instructed by the nurse to return immediately after meeting with his parents. He shut the door quietly behind him, clearing his throat to inform his parents of his presence.

His mother turned away from the window that allowed them to see out into the courtyard. "Baby," she exclaimed happily, rushing over and wrapping her arms around Taehyung in a tight hug. He happily hugged her back, gently patting her hand as he smiled softly. "Hi, mama. It's good to see you! To what do I owe this visit?" Taehyung asked, shifting his attitude more towards his father now.

His father turned towards his wife and son, clearing his throat as he raised an eyebrow. "What's with the mood towards me?" he asked, noticing the discrepancy between each of their greetings. "You're all sunshine and rainbows with your mother but I don't get any of that," his father opposed, trying to get Taehyung to realize the tension between them. Taehyung sighed loudly, patting his mother's hand once again as he tilted his head. "Well, Papa, I wouldn't be so tense around you if I didn't always have to be perfect in front of you. Let's face it, I'm far from perfection to your standards and always will be," Taehyung declared, walking towards the table to take a seat.

His mother followed close behind him, gently patting his shoulder as she glanced at her husband with pleading eyes. She wanted this visit with Taehyung to be pleasant and not end with Taehyung hating his father's existence. Taehyung took a seat and gestured for his father to sit across from him. "Let's talk, shall we? What's on today's agenda for this surprise visit?" Taehyung asked, resting his elbow on the table in front of him. He rested his chin in the palm of his hand as if he was bored and met his father's intense gaze.

"Well, Tae," his mother started speaking, gently rubbing his shoulders. She knew the news would only strain his already physically drained body as she continued. "Your father decided that finding you a partner without your consent was best for you because he doesn't think this crush will last long," his mother explained softly, casting her husband a cutting glare. Taehyung withdrew from his mother's touch subconsciously, hurt by his father undermining their promise. "H- how could you do that?! I- I don't want to be with anybody I don't love! I already told you this," Taehyung cried, standing to his feet in defiance.

"I- I won't be a part of this," Taehyung expressed, his blood boiling with anger as he clenched his fists at his side. His father stepped forward, towards Taehyung with a smug look of enthusiasm. "Oh? Is that so? Well, it doesn't look like you have much of a choice, Taehyung. You can either be in love with a crack head and run the company by yourself or marry a respectable man, who will, in turn, help you run our company," Taehyung's father announced, shoving his hands inside the crisp pockets of his finely pressed slacks. "I supported you when you came out saying that you didn't want to marry a woman or anyone who identified as a woman, whatever the hell that means. So, I took it upon myself to make sure to include that only males need to respond. You should be grateful."

Taehyung's mouth fell open in disappointment as he slowly backed away from his father. "You're auctioning me off like some whore?! I- I can't believe you! Y- you- You can't do this," Taehyung cried, sorrow evident in his voice as tears built up behind his glassy eyes. "Y- you're so heartless! How would you feel if you were forced to marry someone you didn't love?!"