Better Together (Taegguk)
03
Mrs. Kim stood outside Taehyung’s bedroom door, her knuckles tapping gently against the wood.
She waited, hearing no response. After a few more knocks, the door finally opened, and Taehyung stood in front of her, his face tired but clearly showing his frustration. He stepped aside, letting her in silently.
Mrs. Kim walked into the room, glancing around before settling her eyes on her son, who had already flopped back onto the bed.
He didn’t say anything, just lay there, staring at the ceiling. She sighed and took a seat on the edge of the bed.
Mrs Kim
Taehyung-ah... I know you’re upset.
Taehyung didn’t respond, still looking up at the ceiling, his expression cold. Mrs. Kim placed her hand on his arm gently.
Mrs Kim
Listen, sweetheart. The Han family is a good match.
Mrs Kim
Haejun is well-educated, comes from a prestigious family, and he’s an Alpha. This is a great opportunity for you.
Kim Taehyung
(still not looking at her)I don’t care about any of that, mom.
Mrs. Kim frowned, trying to find the right words to persuade him. She shifted closer, her voice softening.
Mrs Kim
I know you think you’re not ready for marriage, but sometimes we don’t always get to choose the timing.
Mrs Kim
This could secure your future, Taehyung. You’ll be taken care of.
Taehyung finally turned his head to look at her, his expression sharp.
Kim Taehyung
Taken care of? By who? A man who couldn’t stop staring at me like I was some prize on display? I don’t want to be in a marriage just to make someone else happy.
Mrs. Kim sighed again, this time more heavily. She had anticipated resistance, but this level of stubbornness was something she wasn’t prepared for.
Mrs Kim
Taehyung, you’re not a child anymore. You need to think about what’s best for the family, not just yourself.
Mrs Kim
We all want to see you settled, especially with a good Alpha like Haejun.
Mrs Kim
You’ll have security, stability... Isn’t that what every Omega wants?
Taehyung’s jaw tightened as he sat up, his eyes now fully on her.
Kim Taehyung
I don’t want to be ‘settled’ with someone I don’t even like.
Kim Taehyung
And I’m tired of people assuming that just because I’m an Omega, I should jump at the chance to marry any Alpha who comes along. What about what I want? Doesn’t that matter?
Mrs. Kim’s face softened, but her voice grew firmer.
Mrs Kim
Of course, it matters, Taehyung. But you have to understand... our family has expectations.
Mrs Kim
We’ve done so much for you—supported you, given you everything. And now, when we ask for one thing in return, you refuse? You’re being selfish.
Taehyung’s heart sank as he heard those words, but his resolve didn’t waver.
Kim Taehyung
Selfish? I’m selfish because I don’t want to marry someone I don’t love?
Kim Taehyung
I’m selfish because I don’t want to spend the rest of my life trapped in a loveless marriage just to make you and dad happy?
Mrs. Kim’s eyes flickered with frustration, but she pressed on, trying a different tactic.
Mrs Kim
You know how hard things have been for the family lately. Financially, this could help us too.
Mrs Kim
The Han family is influential, and a marriage like this could open doors for all of us. Think about your father—he’s worked so hard, Taehyung. Don’t you want to ease his burden?
Taehyung looked away, his hands clenched into fists. He hated that his mother was using his father as leverage. It wasn’t fair. But she knew exactly how to hit him where it hurt.
Kim Taehyung
I don’t want to be used as some kind of tool for the family’s benefit.
Mrs. Kim stood up, her expression stern now.
Mrs Kim
It’s not about being a tool, Taehyung. It’s about doing what’s right for the family. Sometimes, sacrifices have to be made.
Mrs Kim
You’re young—you don’t understand the pressures your father and I face.
Taehyung bit his lip, his frustration boiling over.
Kim Taehyung
I understand enough to know I don’t want to live my life making sacrifices for everyone else. I want to make my own choices, mom.
Mrs. Kim sighed deeply, walking toward the door, pausing for a moment before turning back to look at him.
Mrs Kim
Just think about it, Taehyung. For your father’s sake... for our family’s sake. I hope you’ll reconsider.
With that, she left the room, leaving Taehyung alone with his thoughts. He sat there, staring at the closed door, feeling the weight of her words pressing down on him.
It wasn’t just about marriage anymore—it was about duty, obligation, and the impossible choices he was being forced to make.
Comments
Baby Moon Princess✨
.... i never expected a mother ..... out of everything a mother to say this ..... actually even if it was from father it would be acceptable but these kind of words from a mother is just ....
2025-01-18
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taekook
this is happened to me 😞.....
2025-01-03
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Vinn
the ultimate weapon of every Asian household
2025-01-16
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