Her Secret (VJoy)

[14]

Taehyung grasped her hand tighter on top of the table while staring at her, commending her for taking the courage.

Joy forced a smile. It felt like she got into a warzone now that her secret is out.

There are just so many things to think about, for one, his mother that she dearly respect so much that she can't bear to think what would her reaction be. Second status, no matter how she thinks about it there will be people who prioritize Taehyung's wealth or the company more than anything, what's causing her to think is that it may cause some problems in his company if they know that Taehyung is dating someone that would give the company no benefit at all. Lastly, his feelings, because she decided to throw away her fears and now ready to be open to him, she's scared that when things come to worse, he might leave her, that's what terrifies her the most out of the three.

There are crazy things going on inside her head but he won't probably notice.

"I have a favor."

Taehyung smiled wider knowing she doesn't ask favors much so he's pretty much willing on hearing her out.

"Let's keep it private."

His smile instantly dropped, Sooyoung held his hand even tighter scared that he might let go.

"Hear me out first, okay?" When he did not talk, she continued, "People know you have a fiancé, it won't be good if we go public."

"There was no engagement happened."

"-Yet." Sooyoung continued, the thing about his fiancé no longer concerned her but his welfare only and she hasn't met his fiancé, she doesn't want to judge other people without knowing their background, not that she can judge other people knowing herself.

But if asked if she's not jealous that Taehyung probably spent time with that lady, she's lying to herself. She's jealous but it's not like venting out to him will lessen her jealousy.

"Park Sooyoung-"

"Kim Taehyung, If you want us to last, then you will heed my words, alright?"

Taehyung leaned back on his chair letting go of her hand and sulked like a child. Only she and his friends know this side of him. Professionally, she doesn't know how he acts, not that she really cared.

"Why do I feel like I'm dating my mistress?"

"In a roundabout way, I really am a mistress." She answered with humor. Who would think that she can laugh considering the circumstances? "I'm good with anything as long as we can keep this privately."

Taehyung grumbled, "Fine."

Sooyoung smiled triumphantly while the guy in front of her is still pouting, the food came just in time.

"Manager said you can order anything you want, it's in the house."

"Yeah? Say thanks for us." Taehyung replied curiously, the waiter left, only then did Sooyoung and Taehyung started eating.

***

"They are together now, you said?" Taehyung's mother asked slowly with a tone that is not sure whether it's angry or happy, emphasizing the word 'together'.

Namjoon replied, "Yes ma'am." You've done it, young master. I hope the young lady won't get a hard time.

Taehyung's mom smiled, taking her cup of coffee and sipped before putting it back down again. "Let them be. Sooner or later, they'll find out that the two of them can't be together anyway."

"What do you mean, ma'am?" Namjoon asked curiously.

"Oh you'll know eventually, let them have their fun for now because it's gonna be painful... Really... painful..."