Silent Pain [Taekookgukkkook]
~ Chapter 20 ~
Kim Taehyung
Oh, you know… married life. Busy, but it's fine.
Jimin raised an eyebrow, his gaze never leaving his. He had known Taehyung for years, long before he married the Jeons, and he could tell when something was wrong.
He seemed thinner, his face paler, and his hands… he noticed the small cuts and faint bruises he was trying to hide.
Jimin said softly, his voice lowering.
Park Jimin
You don’t have to lie to me. What’s really going on?
Taehyung's heart skipped a beat, panic rising in his chest. He had worked so hard to keep his struggles hidden, to protect the façade of his marriage, but now, sitting in front of Jimin, he felt exposed. Vulnerable.
He quickly looked down, his fingers twisting together in his lap.
Kim Taehyung
Nothing’s wrong, Jimin.
He insisted, his voice a little too quick, too rehearsed.
Kim Taehyung
I’m fine. Really.
Jimin leaned forward, his eyes filled with concern.
Park Jimin
Taehyung, I know you better than that. You look… tired. You don’t seem like yourself. And I’ve noticed those cuts on your hands. Are you sure everything’s okay?
Taehyung swallowed hard, his throat tight as he tried to hold back the flood of emotions threatening to break through.
He couldn’t tell him the truth—not about the coldness of his husbands, the constant emotional abuse, the nights filled with loneliness and silent tears.
He had lived in this lie for so long, he didn’t know how to say anything else.
Kim Taehyung
It’s just been a lot lately, with the house and everything. The Jeons… they’re demanding, but it’s normal. Nothing I can’t handle.
Jimin didn’t seem convinced, his frown deepening.
Park Jimin
Taehyung, you don’t have to handle everything alone. If something’s wrong, you can tell me. I’m here for you, always.
Mary (Author)
See you soon!
Comments
Nia
How long have they been married? I thought it was recent.
2024-12-16
8
Animal lover
finally a nice person for taehyung to be around 💜
2024-11-20
4