Wrong choice turned into revenge. 3rd

Her face turned pale as the car stopped in front of the bungalow.

Taehyung opened the door for her and chuckled seeing her stiff.

“Aishh, don’t worry they won’t kill you.” He joked as he saw her pale.

She hesitantly got out and followed him inside the bungalow.

“I already informed them that you’ll be accompanying me for lunch.” He whispered.

“I would’ve dressed better if you had told me.” She whispered back.

“You are dressed casually which is perfect.” Tae cheekily smiled and replied.

While Harin’s anxiety was taking a heavy toll on her.

She regretted everything now. She shouldn’t be this close with him. She should’ve listened to Yoona. She shouldn’t have planned something like this.

...She wouldn’t be swayed by just a little crush, right??...

Was it too late to back out now.???

She was still in her thoughts managing her anxiety when she noticed a figure sitting on the table. Probably his father, she guessed.

He had a stiff expression but smiled a little seeing her.

*A smile??? For her???*

“At last, my son brought you home.” The man smiled at her and offered her a handshake. “Kim Hongjae, your boyfriend’s father.”

Harin hid her anxiety and accepted the handshake. “Hwang Harin.” She said in a polite manner.”

“Have a seat, my wife will be joining us in a minute.”

Taehyung and Harin sat at the dining table.

“So you are in which year, Harin.” Hongjae started the conversation.

“She is in the first year.” Taehyung answered for her.

“Honey, have they reached.” A female figure entered the scene.

“Harin, this is my precious wife, Kim Seorang.” Hongjae got up and introduced her.

Harin clenched her teeth in rage and quickly bowed to her introducing herself. “Hwang Harin, your son’s girlfriend.” *Precious my a$$*

Seorang stiffed for a second, her eyes showing a little worry but then she came back checking her whole, with her eyes filled with judgment. She rolled her eyes in irritation.

All the anxiety which had piled up in her heart was replaced by disgust or anger to be precise.

“I didn’t know that the dress code for the lunch was night suit.” Seorang rudely commented eyeing Harin from top to bottom.

“Harin, try the food.” Hongjae shifted a bowl towards her, trying to shift her attention. “They are your favourite, Tae requested for all of this specially.”

Harin ignored her comment and started eating while Seorang was really not liking the girl’s attitude.

“I am still shocked how did my son managed to date you.” Hongjae joked trying to make conversation ignoring his fuming wife.

“I think I’m the one to be thankful for him accepting me.” Harin said with flushed cheeks.

“You should be, not every day you’ll find someone of way higher status dating you.” Seorang snapped out seeing her blushing.

Hongjae was worried if Harin would be sad but to his surprise, she paid no heed to his wife as if completely ignoring her.

Instead, she just continued eating.

“The food’s really tasty Mr. Kim” Harin spoke between her bites.

Taehyung was also accompanying Harin making a mental note to talk to his mother afterwards.

Hongjae just kept eating with an embarrassed face wishing that his wife could stay shut for the time being.

But………. Seorang was furious. She hated her guts and mentally planned to become the evil mother-in-law.

Hongjae felt grateful as the couple got up from their seats after lunch planning to leave. Frankly he wanted to have a chat with Harin too just like every parent has but his wife had been acting TOTALLY different today and he can’t let her embarrass his son’s first date after all.

“I hope next time you’d stay a bit longer.” Hongjae showed his polite boxy smile which he had successfully passed to his son too.

“I’ll Mr. Kim, apparently today was a surprise but next time I’ll make sure to spend some more time.” Harin bowed and went back to Tae’s car with him behind her.

“I’m sorry.” Tae immediately apologised as soon as both got inside the car.

“Drop me to the café.” Harin said as she looked outside the window.

“I’m sorry.”

Taehyung could sense her sadness. He himself didn’t expected today events.

“Harin please talk to me.” He slowly tugged her sweatshirt’s hem. “I’m really sorry please talk to me.” Taehyung felt as he would cry any second.

He knew he felt more than a liking for her, enough that he could term it as love.

And he never thought him introducing her will turn out like this.

“Start the car, sunbae.” Her voice came out more of a whisper.

“I apologize on her behalf, please talk to me at least.” He made her look at him as he turned her around only to see her tear-filled eyes. “I’m so sorry.” He spoke as he hugged her. “Forgive me.”

“It is not your fault sunbae. It’s just… something you won’t understand.” Harin said as she snuggled more into his neck.

“I’m sorry.” He hugged more as he felt wetness on his neck.

“Will you leave me.” Harin sniffled muttering these words.

“Never, I’ll never leave you.” You will definitely leave. – she thought.

“I love you.”

And Taehyung could swear he almost had a heart attack due to being extreme overwhelmed.

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“W-w-w-what did you say.” His heart forgot all the drama which had happened. It was hammering more due to the confession.

“I love you. I really do.” Harin confessed tightening her hold. *I would rather live with you than destroy your smile.*

“Gosh! I love you so much.” Taehyung smiled placing kisses on her head.

MEANWHILE AT THE HOUSE…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

“What was that Seorang.” Hongjae immediately confronted his wife after their departure.

“What.” Seorang said with a non-interested face. “I told you, didn’t I. I will accept someone from our status only. You don’t know the ugliness of people and I’m getting a bad vibe from that girl. I do not accept her.”

“Sometimes it makes me wonder what has happened with you that you’re like this.”

“Nothing.”

“Exactly. Taehyung likes her and is happy with her. What is your problem?”

“I don’t like her, that’s it.”

“You’ll accept her and if you don’t want to then give me a good reason not some rubbish.” Hongjae said as he ascended the stairs.

Seorang took out her phone and dialled a familiar number. “I have some work for you.”

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THE NEXT DAY……..

Jimin and Taehyung were already in the canteen waiting for their partners.

“Chill Tae. She confessed to you, didn’t she.” Jimin comforted his friend who was still stressed out.

“I know but trust me she was so sad and eomma ignored me the whole time too. I tried but she ignored me as if I don’t exist and it hurts.”

“Did uncle try??”

“Yes, he did too. She just ignored us, even today also she ignored us. I just want her to believe me once.”

“Tell her to observe Harin for some time, maybe she’ll realize that she is not what she thinks.”

“I’ll try.”

“Don’t stress out too much Tae.”

“I can’t chim, I love her and now its getting messed up. I’m afraid I’ll have to choose and I keep getting bad intuitions.” Tae covered his face as he groaned in annoyance.

“Don’t worry too much. Focus on you two for the present.”

“I’ll try.”

“C’mon you two confessed. At least be a little romantic for a week at least.”

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“Sunbae, Yoongi is calling you on the terrace.” Harin spoke from behind.

Jimin without thinking ran straight to terrace.

“Why are you frustrated.” Harin asked the male as she sat beside him.

“Are you fine.”

“I asked first.”

“It’s nothing I’m just stressed.” Tae mumbled as he ruffled his hair.

“Don’t be.” Harin slowly intertwined their hands. “Just hang in there.”

Tae said nothing, he just leaned on her as she engulfed him into a hug.

“I’m sorry.” She muttered.

“It’s not your fault so don’t be.”

“I love you.” Harin said patted his head trying to comfort him.

“Stay with me tonight.” Taehyung said as his arms rested on her back.

“Why.” She chuckled lightly.

“I just have a bad feeling. I don’t know why. Just stay with me after your shift ends.”

“Appa is sick today so I’ve to be with him.”

“I guess I’ll be alone then.” Taehyung huffed with a sulky face.

“Tomorrow I’ll sleep with you, okay?”

“I need you today but”

“Just today I’ll come tomorrow, okay?”

“Hmm”

TIME SKIP TO EVENING in KIM’S HOUSE

“Appa, you called me?” Taehyung asked as he hurriedly came home after getting his father’s text.

“Yes, I wanted to ask about your girlfriend. Is she fine?”

“She is okay.” Taehyung said as he took a seat in front of his father.

“Here.” Hongjae placed a file in front of him. “Your mother did a background check on her.”

“I don’t understand why she is going to such lengths and i don’t think I should invade her privacy like this.” Tae muttered out in a faint voice.

“Why don’t you check it.” Hongjae pointed at the file. “and find out if you know about her or not. But I must say this girl has gone through a lot.”

“I know about her appa.”

“But you didn’t tell me she is an orphan.”

“I— WHAT!!!!”

“Seems like you don’t know the whole thing, then.” Hongjae pushed the file in front of him.

Taehyung hurriedly opened the file and stiffs as he sees adoption certificates.

“There is no record of her biological parents just that her biological father died when she was 6. Not even their names are mentioned. They're inaccessible due to privacy reasons. Then, she was in an orphanage till she was 12 when she was adopted by Hwang family however her stepmother also died. Apparently, now she lives with her stepfather and cousin now as we know.”

Taehyung was looking at her papers. He never thought she had suffered this much and sure he felt sad for being unaware of it.

“What do you think.” Tae asked his father. “What should I do.”

“I don’t see any problems in her past. But after this I doubt your mother will understand and you being unaware kind of makes her feel that she doesn’t deserve you.”

“Why is she grumpy about it. I’ve never seen her like this.”

“I wish but she just doesn’t agree. If I try to convince her then she just asks me to choose.”

“WHAT!” Tae was shocked to the core. He never expected his mother to ask to choose.

“I think you should break up now. I know you like her a lot but your mother is more important Taehyung.”

“But appa, there must be something we could do right.” He was desperate now. they had just confessed and they had to break up and he was supposed to be the one to leave her. how could he. He was the one to start everything and now she had to suffer.

“I’m afraid break up is the only option.”

“Please appa.”

“I’m sorry son but we should consider priority too.”

“What priority.” A 3rd voice interrupted them from the door.

“eomma.” Taehyung rushed to her with pleading eyes. “Please accept her. I love her. I swear I do.”

“Ssshhh.” Seorang hugged him, caressing his back. “I accept her, don’t worry. Okay.”

“WHAT” Both father and son said in unison at the sudden turn of events.

“Yes, don’t worry. I accept her. I talked to a friend of mine and she made me understand. Don’t worry now. And also call her for dinner tomorrow.” Seorang kissed Tae’s forehead and left.

“I think I’m going to have a heart attack now.” Tae said still stunned at the sudden turn of events.

Hongjae chuckled. “You’re lucky son.”

Taehyung nodded before texting Harin for the dinner plan tomorrow.

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“I’m home appa.” Harin said as she wore her slippers. “I visited him and brought the medicines according to the prescription he wrote, so now…..”

“Welcome Ms. Hwang.” A man dressed up in black with face mask on greeted her.

“Who are you.” Harin said

Even though she knew who he was.

She still remembered his voice. The moments they had spent. It was still in her mind. She still remembered their last meet. The day she was broken beyond repair. When she learned the harsh reality of her life.

“I’m a messenger from Mrs. Kim. She wishes to talk to you.” The man was sitting on the couch beside her father.

“I’m not available right now. I’ll meet her tomorrow.” Harin said as she bowed and kept the medicines on the table. “My father is sick today; I plan to stay beside him.”

“I wasn’t asking you Ms. She wishes to talk to you and you’ll be coming with me NOW, or else I’m afraid I would have to force you.” The man said as he crossed his legs and sat in an intimidating posture.

“Try to force me and I’ll make sure you end with a broken nose.”

“I didn’t know, such a lucky orphan would be this rude.” The man’s tone was mocking now. “It’s a pity your boyfriend had to know about your past from another source. Such a pitiful past you had”

Harin was in rage and it was very visible now.

The man chuckled as he stood in front of her. “Come nicely or I won’t mind sending you back here with a busted face.” Harin clenched her jaw as she nodded.

“I’ll come as soon as possible okay. Eat & sleep. Don’t worry about me.” Harin spoke sweetly to her father down with fever and worry was visible on his face.

“Let me heat the food for him.” She told the man and went to do her chores. After that she followed him to his car.

“Your father is quite fearless.” The man said as he started the car.

However, Harin was looking somewhere else. It was a photo of that man with a little girl in his arms. The rage she had in her grew more.

“Does your daughter know how much ugly of a person you are from inside.” She spat in rage knowing the depth of her words.

“Hold your tongue, I’ve a really bad temper.”

Harin scoffed, not wanting to continue talking to him.

“I’m sure you know why you are being called.” The man said after sometime.

“I know.”

“Seems like you’re really not as good as you claim to be.”

“As if you’re a nice father. Does she know what you are doing right now.” Harin snapped back.

“Don’t drag my niece.” The man said as he stopped the car. “Go inside and come back.”

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Harin looked at the building. She took out her mask and wore it before she enters the building and goes to the said room.

Mrs. Kim was sitting in the middle of the room when she noticed her.

“Come here.” She monotonously called her.

“Here” throws a briefcase “It has money which you or your father can never get even if work for 2 lives.” Throws another briefcase. “Take it and leave my son.”

A man comes & puts 2 tickets.

“Fly to another country today only, away from him. I’ve given enough money to change your number, school everything. Just stay away from my son.” The lady bangs in table in annoyance.

“Okay ma’am as you wish” Harin politely takes all the money and goes out.

“I knew you were a gold digger bi*çh” The lady shouts which she ignores.

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“Wow, I really thought my nephew dated a good girl.” The man said as he watched Harin opening the door, putting the two briefcases inside.

“My father is waiting, drop me off.” She said as she sat in the car.

“Such a nice name you have, but with ugly personality, I would say.” The man commented followed by a humourless chuckle.

This time the ride was silent. They soon reached her home. Harin picked up her briefcases and was about to get up when she heard him.

“Why did you play with his heart.” The man simply asked her.

“I don’t think I’m obliged to tell you.”

“But still, he is a nice kid. He doesn’t deserve this.”

Harin smiled as she looked at the man in front of her. this time her eyes were filled with tears.

“I never thought I would deserve this too.” She traced her hand at the photo. “If an outsider looks at this photo, they would think of it as a beautiful bond, but they don’t know how cruel you are, and how this little girl didn’t deserve what she suffered.”

“How do you know about her.” That man now grabbed her elbow tight enough to male her hiss~

Harin just smiled as more tears stained her cheeks. “I hate you Yugii samchon”

Yugyeom was stunned for a minute.

No, it can’t be – he thought. She was supposed to be in London.

“No, it can’t be.” Yugyeom was mumbling more to himself now. “You—

"You're worse than I thought." She spoke in between sniffles.

"No. that means your father, i mean Junkyu. How."

He then realized Harin had already left the car. She was about to close the door of her house when Yugyeom tried to force himself in.

“Talk to me please.” Yugyeom was trying to get inside but Harin was harshly shutting the door, pushing it with all her might.

“I don’t ever want to talk to you Mr. You both are dead to me.” Harin said as she successfully closed the door.

Yugyeom just leaned on the door. Regretting everything. Only if he hadn’t agreed to her. Only if he had considered a little more about her. only if he had the guts to approach her again.

“Please talk to me. Forgive me please.” Yugyeom mumbled crying more. “Just talk to me for once. I've always missed you. I swear”

"Liar. All you missed was wealth, that's it. I've seen you being a good uncle to him when you left me to suffer.” A voice came with full of resentment.

He slowly came back to his car in denial. He looked at the picture.

She was so little and smiling in his arms.

He caressed the picture as he remembered something.

[ “Samchon” The little girl shouted with glee as she saw her favourite uncle there to pick her up. She immediately rushed to him.

“Aigooo” Yugyeom cooed at his niece, picking her up and swirling her in the air making her giggle more. “So, princess what would you like to eat.” Yugyeom said as he bopped her nose gently.

“Let’s have appa cook Samgyeopsal.” The little girl said with excitement in her eyes.

“As you wish princess.” Yugyeom pecked her forehead.

“Yaaaay! Samchon is my favourite.”]

Yugyeom smiled but soon enough he remembered their last encounter.

[ “What do you mean by leave.” Joonkyu shouted.

“You heard me right. She is planning to marry someone else very soon and she doesn’t want you here as a threat, so leave.” Yugyeom said as he placed money and tickets.

“What! Did she forget she had a child here. Is she so selfish.” Joonkyu was enraged now

“Don’t act as if you never knew. You knew what she wanted always. You should be grateful that she stayed with you till now.”

“So after leaving her own daughter here, she will play the role of good mother to someone else’s child.” Joonkyu scoffed. “Such a btch*.”

“Don’t make me punch you, Joonkyu. She has provided you with money so leave.”

“Very easy for you to say. But what about Harin. What am I supposed to tell her when she asks for her mother. And what about you, didn’t you care for her.”

“I still and will always care for her, but I can’t let myself be held back from a better future because of her. okay. Take her to London, make sure she grows up in a good condition.”

“Stop your act now. You both are so selfish. You know what! Get out.”

“As is I’m dying to be here. Tomorrow she is getting married, so don’t interfere. She doesn’t want you both.” Yugyeom said as he slammed the door leaving.

BANG!!!

Joonkyu slammed the table hard in anger.]

“I was so stupid.” Yugyeom said as he cried more. The only thing I can do is to keep my mouth shut this time for her- he thought as he left. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have been selfish.

Inside the house Harin was silently washing the dishes.

She glanced at the clock. It was 8 in the evening.

‘it’s still early.’ She thought.

After completing the cleaning part, she went to check on her father. She expected him to be asleep but he wasn’t. He was sitting with a picture in his hand.

“Appa” Harin went to him and sat on the bed’s corner. “You should sleep now. Medicine will be more effective.”

“How could I?” He kept the photo aside. “I’m worried for you. I told you to leave him. I told you to not get involved, but now look you’re back again with bags this time.”

“I’m sorry.” Harin regretted how she actually had let him down.

“I only have you. Your eomma wanted you to be happy, then why are you avoiding it on your own.”

Harin just hung her head low. She knew he was right.

“She hurt you, but what about her son. What did he do to you intentionally. You shouldn’t play with someone’s feeling.”

“I love him, appa.” Harin voiced out sniffling.

“I know, but he would be still hurt if he knows you were pretending from the start. And ask yourself? Even if you show her true colours to them, will you stay with him. Till now you’ve hated him more than anything and now you love him. Where are you heading?”

“I’ll leave him. Just few days. After exposing her. We’ll leave from here. We'll shift back to our old house, just few days more appa.”

“Why do you want to ruin her so much. You never told anyone the whole thing. But I want to know. I deserve to know.”

Harin just sat on the bed’s corner and took a deep breath as she started -“Everything was going well. We weren’t that rich but appa & Samchon earned enough to have a good lifestyle. That lady never complained about anything. We all were happy.” Harin said remembering some faded memories. “But when I turned 5, Samchon & eomma started visiting Seoul a lot. I don’t remember hearing the reason but it went for months until one day she disappeared saying she doesn’t want to be with us anymore. Samchon also went away to Seoul. Appa was very worried, he called her and begged to come back but she just said she found someone better.” Harin could feel tears pooling in her eyes. “Then one day samchon came to us with a bag and tickets, just like now.” Harin chuckled at the irony. “He told him that she was getting married the next day and she didn’t want us near her.” They then never checked again on us. “We packed the whole night. I didn’t ask appa anything since I had heard his talk with Samchon. I was already broken knowing they both had left me so easily. The next day was my sixth birthday but appa had a heart attack in the sleep and I realized too late in the morning. I called Samchon but no one answered. Appa died and no one came to me. The police did ask about my mother but I didn’t want to call her knowing she didn’t want me. So i just stayed quite in terms of my mother's information. No relative was interested. Life was fine but you took me, even though I was grown up. It was beautiful. I loved you both and I still do. Then, I found out about her family during middle school through internet. But then you shifted to Seoul. At first, I just wanted to get close with him to see her. I never wanted to get involved with feelings. But then he himself approached me. I took it as an opportunity to see her. I just wanted to see what fault did I had that she left me.” Harin sniffling increased making Mr. Hwang to scoot closer to her. “She was so nice to him but she left us. I listened to his stories of his happy family. And at time I did realise that I should back out, but I had actually started liking him. I thought if his parents will accept me, I won’t do anything, but no, she had to make sure that I never get any happiness.”

“But now you’ll break his heart, first by exposing her and then by leaving him. He didn’t deserve this na.”

“He loves his mother too much appa. I know he’ll choose her. He doesn’t deserve someone like her, appa. He is too good for a person.”

Mr. Hwang smiled as he patted her head. “Your eomma was very excited to see you falling in love, but it looks like you made a wrong choice and it is turning more into revenge.”

“I’m sorry, appa. To drag you into this mess.”

“I’m your father and I don’t care if you’re happy. But don’t get too hurt. Your appa is getting old. I don’t want to leave you alone with no one beside you.”

“Please don’t say that appa. You’re the only thing which matters to me.”

“And what about me.” Yoona chirped in dramatic voice. “See uncle I told you she doesn’t like me.” Yoona dramatically wiped her fake tears.

Mr. Hwang chuckled as he hugged both of them. “You both are important to me, so take care of each other and Harin—” Mr. Hwang turned towards her. “Today is Tuesday, we’ll leave this place by Friday. I'll make arrangements. Just free yourself and after that live your life. Okay”

“Yes appa.”

“Now go you both. Let me sleep.”

The two girls left the room.

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“Is it true.” Yoona said as soon as they got inside their room.

“What” Harin started taking out her night suit getting ready to change.

“You’re going to leave him. Is it true.”

“Yes.”

“But why, you love him.”

“This is why I’m leaving him.”

“He loves you too.”

“I know Yoona.”

“Do you think he’ll be happy after you leaving him.”

“Do you think he’ll be happy by my side. Once he knows about his mother, do you understand how much he is going to be in regret. He loves his mother and even though she is wrong doesn’t mean she doesn’t care for him. I’ve seen it in her eyes.”

“If you’re so selfless then why don’t you just leave now. or better why did you accept the money, you should’ve buried this past in your heart then you would’ve lived happily with him.”

“I thought about that. I actually did. I was ready to be forever silent if she had accepted me. But no, she had to show her stupid side again, which is why I’ll expose her.”

“Do you think she rejected you because of your status.” Yoona now realised that she is hitting her weak spot.

Harin smiled a little. “No, she is just afraid that someone like her will come into her son’s life. Even though she is with them, she knows everything is fake. She doesn’t want this for her son. What a good mother.” Harin scoffed and went into bathroom.

“She is going to cry a river after leaving him.” Yoona thought.

She knew from the day of freshers that Harin would not back down if Taehyung approaches her. this was the reason they were fighting on the day Harin had started dating. But things took turn when she also started falling for him and Yoona warned her but looking at her now, she knows Harin is just favored by misfortune a lot.

After her aunt’s death she had been staying with them, and never she had seen Harin celebrating her birthday.

Shit!!! – Yoona thought.

“Thursday is 17th April. Her birthday and Taehyung’s parents’ anniversary too. I’m not getting a good feeling.” Yoona thoughts got interrupted as she heard the door being closed.

“What happened, realized the date of Thursday.” Harin said as fell onto the bed.

“I’m thinking how much you’ll cry after that.”

“Crying is not a new thing for me Yoona. Now sleep, I’m tired today. Tomorrow, we have to pack.”

Yoona hummed as she also changed and slept.

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NEXT MORNING……….

Taehyung woke up with a smile today. He just wanted to meet Harin now. His mother has accepted her and he was elated after that.

Today Harin was supposed to come for dinner and tomorrow is his parent’s anniversary. It was his favourite day since he got the best mother whom he loves a lot.

He did his usual routine. Got up, get ready, ate a happy breakfast and left for college after giving his mother a goodbye peck.

He happily reached his college meeting his best friend and thus, sharing his happiness too.

“Damn, you got lucky bro. All of your problems are solved now.” Jimin said side hugging him.

“This is why I’m happy. And yes, tomorrow is my parent’s anniversary, make sure to remind your parents to come.”

“I’ll, don’t worry. Now we both have a tight schedule today, so let’s reach the class before we are marked absent.” Jimin said dragging Taehyung.

“Oh! By the way, Jiminaah~” Taehyung locked his arms with Jimin. “Can I sleep at yours today.” Taehyung said giving his best smile to convince him.

“Okay.” Jimin agreed.

“That easily, but you took so much request last time.”

“That was because I thought you two would do something nasty. I forgot you two haven’t even kissed yet, you're both contented with hugs” Jimin snickered.

“We decided to take it slow, okay. Unlike you two.”

“Excuse me, you want to come at my apartment or not.”

“Sorry my friend.” Taehyung said dragging him inside his class.

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It was finally break. But Harin wasn’t visible to him. He tried finding her, neither she was picking her phone up.

“Where is she?” He thought being worried.

~ding~

He saw a message from her.

Appa is still sick, so I’m with him right now. Text me the time I’ll reach at your house for dinner. I love you.

Taehyung smiled at her confession. He texted her the time now thinking what to do since his partner is not here.

Time Flew really fast and soon was the time for their dinner.

In KIM’S HOUSE

Seorang was surprisingly too excited for the dinner. But Hongjae just thought that she was trying to rectify her mistake.

The couples turned their head as they heard the door being opened.

Harin & Taehyung entered with a smile on their face, clearly happy.

Hongjae smiled at the young couple but Seorang’s smile was wiped off her face.

“What are you doing here.” Seorang shouted in her shrill voice, glaring at Harin.

“Eomma, you yourself invited her.” Taehyung said as he tightening his grip on Harin’s hand.

“Because she isn’t supposed to be here.” Seorang was enraged and started walking towards her. “How dare you show your face here.” Seorang slapped Harin. “How dare you stand beside him. How dare you—

“Seorang!!!” Hongjae shouted her name as grabbed her hand. “Have you lost it, you yourself called her. is this the way you treat guest.”

“She is not any guest; she is a f#cking gold digger. I offered her money yesterday to leave Tae and she accepted.”

“Eomma, I think now you’re going overboard.” Taehyung tried to reason out.

“Do you not trust your eomma, anymore and that too for her.” Seorang was on the verge of breaking down. Why her family was not trusting her.

“If she had accepted then what were you waiting for till now.” Hongjae shouted as he lost his cool. “Were you waiting for your son to make a fool out of himself.” “Tell me”

“No, it isn’t like that.”

“Taehyung~ my son, trust your eomma.” Seorang helplessly grabbed Taehyung’s hand to convince him. “She is two faced bi*ch.”

“Mind your language mom.”

“Are you doubting me? She took money from me to leave you”

“I did not Mrs. Kim, I rejected it.” Harin finally spoke out.

“She is lying why aren’t you trusting me.”

“Enough” Hongjae interrupted. “Son, drop her off for today. I’ll have a proper talk with you tomorrow, Harin. I apologize for the ruckus today.”

“I understand.”

“I never expected you to go this low mom.” Taehyung said as he left with Harin.

“Trust me son, she is lying.” Seorang finally let her tears out. “Believe me please.” Seorang finally begged her husband.

“Let’s talk tomorrow, I’ve lost my appetite.”

*Why* Seorang finally thought.

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Both of them sat in his car. The atmosphere was again familiar and Tae hated it. He hated how he didn’t interrupt his mother when she slapped her. He hated that he spoke up too late. He hated that he made it obvious that he will choose his mother. And he hated how she wasn’t saying anything against it.

“You know…” Harin broke the silence. “I won’t mind losing you to your mother.” Harin gave him a little smile. Clearly forced one.

“I’m sorry.” Tae finally let tears out of his eyes. He clenched his jaw in disappointment. He was disappointed that after everything all he could say is I’m sorry.

“You love your mother a lot.” Harin’s head was hung low, gazing towards her lap. “Our situation is crystal clear now. we both know there is no us now.”

“Don’t say it like that. Appa called you tomorrow. I’m sure he’ll sort out now. Please meet him tomorrow. I trust him. Please.” He desperately grabbed her hands.

Harin just took a deep breath. She slowly took out her hands out of his grip. “I’ll meet him. I’ll be going now.” Harin got out of the car.

“Wait” Tae immediately blocked her getting out fast. “Let me drop you at least.”

“I’ll be fine going alone. I really think we need some time from—

us.” Harin completed her sentence trying her best to not cry. “I’ll see you tomorrow evening.”

Like this she left. No I love you’s, no hugs, no small touches.

Taehyung’s hands trembled to hold her but he couldn’t. He wasn’t even able to look at her leaving.

Was it guilt? That he was hating himself now.

Was it selfishness? That he still wanted her to act normal.

He just dragged himself back to the house.

That night the people who were supposed to be excited were opposite.

One was crying.

One was in rage.

One was confused with the sudden outcome of the events.

WHILE SOMEWHERE ELSE…………………………………

“Why are you packing these certificates.” Yoona woke up for water but she finds Harin wrapping her HIDDEN documents in a gift wrap?

“I’m planning to gift Mr. Kim the best gift for his anniversary.” Harin monotonously replied.

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TIME SKIP TO THE PARTY………………………………………………………………………….

“Is she coming son?” Hongjae asked Taehyung who was just standing in the corner with a lost gaze.

“She told me she’ll be a little late.” Taehyung just replied in a low tone.

"Did you meet her in the morning." He asked Hongjae hoping to get a positive response.

"Yes. There are many things to be discussed now."

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“Appa…...” “Did she really take money.”

“I don’t know Tae. Your mother claims she did but your uncle says she denied.” Hongjae massaged his forehead. “I don’t know whom to trust. I guess we need to have a talk. All of us.”

“I think she is here.” Taehyung said as he tried to look for the figure which had just entered the mansion.

While Harin was nervous as hell.

It was the end. Finally!!- she thought.

*Maybe I’ll be at peace after this. * She tried to reason herself. *She surely deserves it* She closed her eyes\, as she stood in a corner with the gift box in her hand.

Suddenly an arm grabbed her making her flinch at the sudden touch, leading her to the kitchen.

“What do— mmmmhhhhh

Taehyung had kissed her.

Their first kiss, it was.

Taehyung wanted it to be special as hell. But here he was kissing her, pinning her forcefully, fearing if he had to let her go tonight.

“L-l-leave me.” She tried to say between their kiss.

Taehyung just deepened their kiss more as he held the back of her head.

If Taehyung was in guilt, then she felt guiltier.

He was pouring all of his love, thinking he was going to break her. But there she was beaming inside. She felt hope in their interaction.

Maybe, just maybe he would choose her after all of this mess.

Maybe he could forgive her for ruining his family.

Maybe just maybe—

“I’m sorry.” Tae said, not breaking their position.

“Why” She whispered out. “Why give me hope if you won’t act upon it.”

“I-I –

“Don’t play with me please.” Her voice came out broken now. “Your mother has already hurt me beyond repair, don’t be her son in this context at least.”

Taehyung just closed his eyes, letting his cheeks get wet. He was supposed to break their position, but his body was not reacting. They stayed in the same proximity. Their breaths mixing more with every passing second.

Oh! how much they wanted to have each other clearing every distance between them now, but they stayed still.

At last Harin walked out of his hold, knowing that he won’t hold her back even if he wanted to.

This time she walked to the married couple.

Mr. Kim gave her a polite smile and the other one, of course, a glare.

“Congratulations Mr. Kim.” Harin reciprocated his smile as she handed him the box. “I’m sure your wife will love my gift.”

“I don’t accept gifts for gold diggers.” Seorang immediately.

Harin chuckled a little. She just hugged her, knowing she won’t struggle since audience is there.

“Are you afraid that your son will get tricked like you tricked his father.” Harin whispered.

Seorang stiffed.

Her mind went blank.

She had worked hard for everything; it can’t get ruined now.

Unknowingly she had started loving them as her own.

But does she regret it?

No.

She doesn’t.

She is living her dream life.

A high status, wealthy family and loving members.

And her greed did serve her good.

But Greed is included in the seven sins for a reason, and maybe she was so happy with her outcome that she forgot her being a sinner.

“I think we need to talk Harin.” Hongjae interrupted the lady’s moment.

“Sure Mr. Kim. I really think we need to have a talk.” Harin just gave an amusing face to the lady who just gripped the table’s corner.

“Don’t do anything till the party gets over. I don’t want any drama here.” Hongjae whispered removing her hands with force.

Seorang just left to her room in a hurry.

Inside she was anxious.

Biting her nails, lost expression and many negative outcomes.

Her legs weren’t agreeing her to sit. They were shaking as she thought of her leaving this house.

No! – she immediately thought.

*Taehyung* Her eyes widened in joy. As she successfully chose her puppet.

He loves me more than anything.

“I’m sure you must be thinking how to manipulate people.” A voice came from the door as she saw the one figure which she hates.

“Why are you doing this?”

“I’m not doing anything Mrs. Kim. Have you ever thought that maybe this all is your fault.”

“What do you mean & how do you know.”

“Oh please, you don’t remember what you did before you came here as his mother.”

And then it dawned upon her.

The false statements. The same name. Her being orphan.

“No~” Seorang froze as she saw the figure in a different light now.

“Hello again Mrs.Lee or should I call you eomma.”

“It can’t be.”

“Why” a light chuckle escaped her lips. “I think your husband must’ve opened the gift by now.” “Ommo~” 🤦🏻‍♀️Harin dramatically covered her mouth. “should I call him appa too since he is my stepfather.” “Let’s go eomma. I’m sure your family will still love you the same.”

“Or, maybe they won’t~~~” She whispered loud enough to get it heard by her MOTHER.

Both mother & daughter went down to the living room.

“Mr. Kim since your wife has arrived, why don’t you open my gift now.” Harin’s amusing voice echoed the room as she sat in front of Hongjae, completely ignoring Taehyung.

“NO!” Seorang shouted. “Don’t touch it. I’m sure she has something bad wrapped in it.” “Don’t believe her. She isn’t a good person.”

“How sweet it is of you. Mrs. Kim, why don’t you let your husband decide or maybe~

~you’re afraid.”

Taehyung was astonished at the scene. His uncle was sitting witha guilty expression. His father had no emotions, his mother is being paranoid and his SWEET girlfriend is in rage.

He just looked blankly trying to comprehend.

“Shut up you gold digger bit—

“ENOUGH”. “ Why don’t you look at yourself. Talk about me being a gold digger.” Harin scoffed😒 in annoyance as she glared at the female. “What are you then? Liar, manipulator, gold digger, betrayer, cheater!”

“ENOUGH HWANG HARIN” Taehyung shouted in between. “Just because I like you doesn’t mean you can disrespect my mother like this.”

“Bullsh*t” Harin snapped back at him. “This woman right here is my f*cking biological mother. The one who unfortunately gave me birth.”

“No!” Seorang shrieked in between. “She is lying.”

“Surprised, aren’t we.” Harin smiled as she sees the father- son faces gone pale. “Oh, c’mon eommaaa~.” Harin pouted trying to whine cutely.😗, rage stiil visible in her eyes. “Tell them how you had a family before them. Tell them how you used to cherish me when I was little.” “Tell them how you cheated on my father with Mr. Kim.” Harin’s tone slowly turned into an angry one.😠 “TELL THEM, how you approached them because you were f*cking greedy.”😡

“Tell them how you played a good mother here while you abandoned your own child because of greed.”

“Tell them how you married into this family on your abandoned daughter’s birthday.”

“Tell them you gave my father money to keep his mouth shut.”

“Tell them how you enjoyed your wedding night when my father passed away due to the grief which you had left.”

“Tell them how you lied to them their whole li—

“STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOP” Seorang shrieked as she sat on her knees.😰 “Please.” She begged. “Stop lying.”😨

“Seorang tell the truth. NOW.” Hongjae’s voice dripped anger.

“Believe me, why would I lie to you. I told you she doesn’t like me. She is lying.”😨

“Then what are these.” Hongjae said as he threw the box on her face.

*This* Seorang gulped. The box had everything which she wanted to erase. Her previous marriage certificates. Harin’s birth certificate. Their photos of the time when they were happy.

“These all are fake.” Seorang refused to be seen guilty now. She can’t lose it all after such hard work.

“Stop lying Seorang for once.”

“Aw c’mon eomma, you don’t know how much trouble getting your papers have caused me.”

~whoosh~

There came the final attack.

Yugyeom.

Standing there with guilt all over his face.

“Till when will we lie Seorang.” Yugyeom desperately pleaded to her.

“Yeobo~, they both are lying, believe me.” Seorang held hongjae’s hand with her pleading eyes. “At least you believe Tae. Your eomma would never do this.”

“Tch~ tch~ tch~” Harin tsked at the scene. “Guess what eomma.”

“Don’t call me that.”

Harin scoffed. “As if you deserve it.” “So where was I…….. Yes~. You may not know but I kind of asked your husband for a little help. Though he was confused but he did agree you know.” “And guess what it was……………………………….”

Harin took out a page from the folder kept beside her. “ta-da~~ DNA TESTING with 99.9% match.”🤩 Harin displayed her proud smile 🥳as she saw Seorang slowly falling onto the ground.

“And yes, I didn’t cheat before you accuse me of. Your husband did it.”

“NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! SHE IS LYING. TRUST ME PLEASE. IT’S NOT THE TRUTH. Yeobo~” Seorang desperately held onto him as he just removed her hand and turned his face to hide his tears.

“My precious son~ trust your eomma please.” Seorang just cupped his face and showed him her desperate teary eyes.

Taehyung just stared blankly at her.

His mother.

His favourite person.

was a Liar????

After knowing the whole story. He felt betrayed not by his mother but from Harin too.

“Did you just play with me.” Taehyung voiced out now. “Eomma~ tell me did you take advantage of the fact that I needed someone. TELL ME!!”

“No, I loved you from my heart Tae. This is why I rejected her. because I thought you’ll also get tricked—

“Just like you tricked my father, didn’t you.”

“I-I –

“I guess I should take my leave now.” Harin dramatically waved at her mother with a sarcastic face.

“Did you ever love me.” Taehyung asked Harin as if his life depended on the answer.

“No”

"No wonder you both are blood related." He scoffed in disappointment. his heart broke knowing he had lost all the support he had.

Taehyung may had pushed his so-called mother as he ran to his lover.

“Look at me and tell me.” Taehyung growled in frustration as he turned her to face him.😠

“I didn’t. Now happy.”😒

“Tell me the truth. NOW” He grasped her shoulders tightly making her squint her eyes in pain.

“WHAT DO WANT ME TO SAY. YES. I did love you.

To an extent where I was ready to forget whatever she had done if she hadn’t been her usual. And I wanted you to choose but— -- she paused trying to catch her breath as tears covered her eyesight.

--Will you love me knowing that I ruined your perfect family.”

Taehyung just stayed silent.

Harim smiled painfully at his silence.

“What about me. How am I supposed to live with you knowing my mother chose you over me.” Harin lost her composure at last.

“My father died and she was marrying happily in this family.

-I stayed in an orphanage when you enjoyed her warmth.

-How am I supposed to keep these thoughts away. TELL ME.”

“I-I—

“See we won’t be able to get this thought buried forever, at the end we still need to end us.”

“But—

“Let me leave please.” Harin stepped back a little. “I beg you.” Harin sniffed back her tears as she finally left the house. "I've hated you all my life and this still doesn't change the fact that i ruined your family. I apologize but you deserved better. Both of you."

“Are you happy now.” Hongjae shouted in anger as he forcefully made Seorang to stand up. “You’ve successfully ruined two families. TELL ME ARE YOU HAPPY NOW.”

“Please forgive me yeobo.” Seorang immediately kneeled down to beg. “I seriously love you and our son—

“MY SON HE IS. You don’t deserve to be a mother.” Hongjae’s voice roared across the house.

And she knew her sin was unleashed and it was her time to pay the price.

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