You Owe Me!
Taehyung
You owe it all to me
Taehyung looks smugly at Mahiyah while sitting with all the guys
Taehyung
Now would be the time for you to thank me. Come on, let me have it
Jungkook
yeah! you're upsetting her!
Jimin
she's kind of cute when she's upset. I like that
Suga
you've got weird taste
Mahiyah
uh, um ... Taehyung?
Mahiyah
*in mind* I don't like his tone but it's true, he did help me.
Mahiyah hold back her anger and stand in front of Taehyung
Mahiyah
Thank you for helping me out
Taehyung
I really helped you out of a bind. You're not a child, I'm going to need more than just a simple thank you
Jin
um, are you sure about that?
Mahiyah
then, what should I do?
Taehyung
of course something only you can do
Mahiyah
*in mind* No way ... he wants me
Taehyung
Don't look at me like that!
Taehyung
I think you jumped to the wrong conclusion
Taehyung seems to know what Mahiyah was thinking so he looks annoyed
Taehyung
Don't flatter yourself
Taehyung
I can't believe you!
Namjoon
but she's not totally wrong, is she?
Namjoon
what you want. She's not too far from the mark, now is she
Taehyung
well, I guess ... you could say that
Taehyung looks at Mahiyah seriously and grabs her arm
Taehyung
You're not ideal but I guess you're good enough
Taehyung bring his face close to Mahiyah. He looks at her earnestly, he starts speaking, slowly, deliberately.
Taehyung
Darling, let's get married
Mahiyah
whhhhaaaaaaaattttt?
Mahiyah jump back in shock, but Taehyung got her by the arm and won't let her go. Mahiyah shake her head vigorously like a child
Mahiyah
No way! no no no no!
Mahiyah
b - because I just met you
Mahiyah
*in mind* and my fiance just broke up with me.
Mahiyah
I can't turn around and marry someone I don't know on the rebound, I'm not that kind of girl
Taehyung
but you're the one who introduced me to your parents on the first day
Mahiyah
That's different. Marriage is ...
Taehyung
I didn't say we'd really be married
Taehyung
obviously. Why would I marry someone like you for real?
Mahiyah
I'm sorry ... I've no idea where you're going with this
Taehyung
I don't want a real marriage, I want a fake marriage.
Taehyung
A ...! Fake ...!Marriage ...!
Taehyung
Where we pretend! I'm saying we'll pretend to be married
Mahiyah
*in mind* I can't believe what he's saying! I'm speechless!
everyone else chims in, making sure Mahiyah know what she's getting into
Jungkook
you can't expect her to understand what you're talking about
Jimin
you only hear about fake marriages in tv shows and novels
Suga
they're always talking about fraudulent marriages
Jin
that's different. that's when you lead someone on and swindle them out of their money
Jin
A fake marriage is just where you both pretend to be married, even though you're not
Jin
they seem similar but they're not
Taehyung
I've really good reason for needing a fake marriage
Taehyung starts explaining arrogantly
Taehyung
Like I said, I teach physics at a high school. It's a famous school in the city for young ladies of privilege
Jungkook
he doesn't look it, but Taehyung's pretty clever
Jin
actually, you can tell by looking at him
Jimin
well, but not as smart as I am
Taehyung
you guys all need to back off
Taehyung
there are certain criteria I need to fulfill to work at this school for rich girls. If you're a male teacher, you can't be single. You've to be married or they won't hire you
Jin
education's a lot more complicated these days
Jimin
really, it's scary out there
Suga
look who's talking, Jimin
Taehyung
when I got hired, I lied and said I was married but lately, I feel like they're on to me
Taehyung
The Vice Principal moved into my neighbourhood. I ran into him at the supermarket a lot and he's starting to suspect that I'm not married
Namjoon
He can probably smell the single on you
Jungkook
what? people can smell bachelorhood ?
Jin
I'm sure he could tell more or less from what you were buying
Taehyung
the Vice Principals suspicious and keeps checking up on me. I don't want to get fired so I'd really like to pretend to be married. That's where you come in and pretend to be my wife
Mahiyah
*in mind* I finally understand what he wants. Basically he need a fake wife to keep his job.
Mahiyah
Aren't there other women you could ask? I'm sure you've a girlfriend
Taehyung
yeah. not to brag, but I'm pretty popular with the ladies but I just happen to be single right now
Jungkook
that's because you're too self centred
Jimin
exactly! if I were a woman, I'd never go out with you
Taehyung
I don't want to get anyone's Hope's up for a real wedding either I'd rather avoid that drama
Mahiyah
you're really okay with it being me?
Taehyung
You owe me for helping you out of a bind and you know Namjoon, so you won't cause me any trouble Also ...
Taehyung
you don't have a place to stay, do you?
Taehyung
I heard from Namjoon. You quite your job, and you're moving out of your house, right?
Mahiyah
well yeah, but ... do we have to live together
Taehyung
of course, it won't look right if we don't plus, who knows when your parents will visit. If we aren't living together, they'll figure out that your real fiance left you
Taehyung
you've no job, no home, and nowhere to go. You've got no choice but to accept my offer
Mahiyah
*in mind* he's right, I quite my job to get married. I thought I was moving in with my fiance, do I have to leave my apartment by the end of thr week. I think I've hit rock bottom. where did it all go wrong? and now I'm stuck with this guy
Namjoon
Don't look so hopeless. Just think of it as a business transaction
Mahiyah
A business transaction?
Namjoon
you need a place to live. Taehyung needs a fake wife. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for you both
Jin
you'll need time to find a new apartment anyway
Jimin
I wish I could have hired you, but Taehyung's the one who helped you, so oh well
Namjoon
Just think of it as a favour, and say yes. Taehyung is a teacher after all you'll be in safe hands
Taehyung
I'm not asking you to do this forever, three months should be enough
Taehyung
that should be enough to convince the Vice Principal by then
Taehyung starts to say something, then stops.
Taehyung
Anyways this'd be a three month live-in-job, all meals included. I think it's a pretty sweet deal
six pairs of eyes are on Mahiyah
Mahiyah
*in mind* I try as hard as I can to think of a reason to turn him down. I won't have a home after this week. I can't stay with my parents because they think I'm getting married. Three months would be enough time to find a new job and apartment. Like Taehyung says, if I just think of it as a job
Jungkook
she's really thinking hard about it
Jimin
it's like the angel on one shoulder and devil on the other, huh?
Taehyung
so, what's your answer?
Taehyung asks Mahiyah, annoyed
Taehyung
Just to be clear, your only opinion is to accept my offer. You owe me for helping you.
Mahiyah
all I've to do is live with you, right?
Taehyung
of course I don't like you like that. I don't want any more than that either
Taehyung
whatever. you accept, right?
Taehyung nods happily and holds his hand out to Mahiyah
Taehyung
Hold your hand out too
Mahiyah hesitate for a moment and hold her hand out reluctantly. Taehyung takes her hand and gives it a firm shake
Taehyung
we're in this together now
Taehyung
I'll be seeing a lot more of you
Mahiyah
*in mind* no matter how I look at it, it looks evil. I've to pretend to be hos wife ... and live with him ... what have I done ...?
Comments
Sri Devi👾
I can make it right ..
alright..
2021-04-06
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Mrs.Mom
hmm
2020-12-09
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