bodyguard ; kth

3 ; intercom

the car tires screeched as i turned into mae aera's driveway. today was the day i'd meet my new client. i came close to a huge gate with a flimsy intercom attached to the side. pulling up close, i reached to press the button. a buzzing noise emitted and a hoarse voice spoke loudly.

BEEP

"yes?"

"kim taehyung to see mae aera."

"...what?"

i paused, slightly flustered and said, "jeon jungkook to see mae aera."

"...do you have an appointment?"

i rolled my eyes and replied, "yes."

"...okay then."

BEEP

the gate door opened slowly after the intercom beeped twice. i was disappointed by the awful security, especially since it was the main gate. recollecting myself, i changed gears and drove inside.

i decided to test the home security protecting mae aera. if i could gain access through the gate using my colleague's name, then anyone can come inside too.

security..so far not so good.

that's all going to change when i'm in charge.

i pulled up on a hill and an enormous mansion with a fountain stood in front of me. several trees around the perimeter, perfect for anyone to hide in. another security flaw added to my list. i parked near the fountain and started walking towards the entrance.

"hey!"

someone called out to me, i turned around to see a young teenager approaching me. he wore a loose tank top and dirty shorts.

he smiled and asked, "can I help you?"

"my name is jung hoseok. i'm here to see mae aera," i said with a small smile. the teenager nodded and smiled, "oh, okay. go right ahead." before leaving, i looked down his arm to find a big bandage.

"what happened to your arm?"

"a doll," he replied, walking away with a content smile.

a doll?

dismissing the thought, i rang the doorbell. an old housemaid answered. she smiled gently and said, "may I help you, sir?"

"kim namjoon here to see mae aera."

"please come in," she opened the door wider for me to enter and i quickly stepped in. my thoughts were scattered everywhere. they don't have a basic security system, no wonder why jaeho needed my help.

"taehyung!"

i looked down the hall to see jaeho, walking towards me. before i could reply, he wrapped an arm around my shoulders, saying, "just in time, she's about to start." he led me into a big hall with marble pillars, people gathered around a circular stage. we stood in an empty spot, eyeing the centre of the stage.

my ears twitched when soft music started playing in the background. a spotlight flashed the centre, making my eyes squint. a small figure walked on stage, radiated by the spotlight. she moved gently, clutching onto the microphone. a smile embraced on her lips, she fluttered her eyes closed and began.

i felt my body go completely rigid, my heart started beating tremendously fast. her singing, the way she sang each word with so much passion, the way she smiled towards the audience.

i couldn't tell whether this was coming from a human or an angel.

it was beautiful...