Obsession (Chapter 6)

Tae collapses to the ground, but JK doesn’t stop; his punches keep landing relentlessly. As Tae struggles to endure, his mind flashes back to the previous night.. ~~~

how he kissed JK’s forehead while he slept, hugged him tightly, and lay beside him, cherishing their closeness.

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Secretary Syo (frantic): Boss! Boss, please stop! Let him go! stop boss, he will die stop boss..

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JK finally halts, glaring at Tae in fury before storming off without a word.

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Secretary Syo: (helping Tae up): Where’s the girl who was supposed to come yesterday?

Tae (weakly): She was here… but I bribed her to leave this morning.

Secretary Syo (shocked): You did WHAT? Do you even realize what you’ve done? You have no idea how furious the boss will be now!

Tae (resolutely): I don’t care. I love JK, and I’ll do anything to have him.

Secretary Syo (sighs): Boss is right—you’re a complete idiot. Anyway, at least tend to your wounds.

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Meanwhile^^^^^

Annie sits alone, thinking about Tae. She dials his number, but he doesn’t answer. Her face falls, and sadness overtakes her.

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Office Gossip^^^^^••••••

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Meenu: Isn’t the office so peaceful today?

Nandani: Yeah, it feels empty without the people we look forward to seeing.

Parveen: Ugh, I miss Mr. JK, Secretary Syo, and Tae. It’s so boring without them!

Meenu: True. Who knows when they’ll be back.

Nandani: By the way, Annie seems pretty down. Something’s definitely up between her and Tae.

Parveen: What else could it be? That bitch is probably after Mr. JK again.

Meenu (intrigued): Really? How do you know?

Parveen: I overheard Tae the other day—he was furious and warned her to stay away from JK.

Meenu: Wow! So she’s trying to get Tae off her back and seduce JK instead?

Nandani: She’s cunning. Look at us—so innocent in comparison.

Parveen: Exactly!

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Other Side^^^^••••••

JK stands in the shower, water cascading over him. His mind replays the events of last night. Disgust washes over him, not just emotionally but physically. He scrubs his body harshly, as if trying to erase the memory from his skin.

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Later^^^^^•••••

Secretary Syo: Boss, I’ve packed everything. Let’s head back.

JK (angrily): I don’t want to see his face again. Is he coming with us?

Secretary Syo (hesitant): Umm… yes, Boss.

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At the Airport^^^^^••°°

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A tense silence envelops the group as they head to the airport. Tae keeps stealing glances at JK, but JK, still seething with anger, ignores him completely. Even on the plane, no one speaks; each person is lost in their own thoughts.

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Back to Home^^^

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The next day, they return. JK heads straight to his house.

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Dad: So, how was the meeting?

JK (coldly): Not now, Dad. I’m not in the mood.

Dad (sternly): Haven’t you learned how to talk to your father?

JK (frustrated): Yeah, this is how I talk. If you have a problem, don’t bother talking to me at all!

Dad (angrily): I’ve done so much for you, and this is how you repay me? Don’t you feel even a shred of shame?

JK (yelling): Done so much? What have you done for me, huh? That club you gave me? The one you constantly threaten to take away? Do you even realize how much I’ve worked to make it successful? It’s thriving because of me! And don’t even get me started on what you’ve actually done—like throwing Mom out of the house. She’s not here today because of you! she is dead bcz of you..!!!!

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Saying this, JK storms to his room, slamming the door shut. His father, left alone, sinks into his chair, haunted by the ghosts of his past mistakes.

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Tae at Home^^^^••••

Tae returns home bruised and broken, and his parents are immediately alarmed.

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Mom: Oh my God, what happened to your face?

Dad: Who did this to you? Did you get into a fight?

Tae (upset): No, nothing like that. It was just a small accident. I’m fine, so please don’t worry.

Mom: Alright, go and rest. I’ll make something for you to eat.

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Tae quietly goes to his room, his heart heavy with sadness. He can’t believe JK hates him so much—enough to hurt him this way. Sitting on his bed, Tae stares at JK’s photo, tears streaming down his face.

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Tae's Thoughts:^^^••••

Tae (looking at the photo): "Despite everything I’ve done, I still can’t have you. The closer I try to get, the further you push me away. When will you understand my love? When will you accept me? When?"

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At Night^^^^••••

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Tae decides to visit JK at his club—he knows JK always spends his nights there. But as he steps out of his house, he runs into Annie.

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Annie (concerned): Tae, what happened? Are you okay?

Tae (ignoring her): …

Annie: Tell me! What happened to you?

Tae: You don’t need to know. Move aside, I have somewhere to be.

Annie: How long will you keep ignoring me, Tae? Please, tell me what happened! And where are you going in this condition?

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Tae doesn’t answer. He gets on his scooter and drives off, leaving Annie standing there. But Annie, worried, decides to follow him. then She watches as he enters JK’s club.

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At the Club^^^^•••

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Inside the club, Tae searches for JK but doesn’t see him anywhere.

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Tae (to a waiter): Hey, do you know where JK is?

Waiter: Oh, the boss is in his private room—over there.

Tae: Okay, thanks.

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Tae heads toward JK’s private room, unaware that Annie is quietly following him. When Tae enters the room, he sees JK sitting on a couch, drinking. Several girls surround him, mixing his drinks and laughing with him.. ~~

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Annie watches everything from the doorway, stunned.

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Tae walks up to JK and snatches the glass from his hand.

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JK (angry): You… What the hell are you doing here? Who gave you permission to come in?

Tae: I need to talk to you, JK.

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JK gets up, staggering slightly, and walks toward Tae.

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JK: Don’t you dare say my name with that filthy mouth of yours.

Tae (teary-eyed): Do you really hate me this much?

JK: Yes, I do. You disgust me.

Tae: But I love you.

JK (loudly): And I don’t love you! Why can’t you get that through your head?

Tae (crying): JK, the path you’re on isn’t the right one. Turn back… I’ll be waiting for you.

JK (drunk laughter): Waiting for me? Oh, please. Your “waiting” means nothing to me.

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JK grabs Tae’s chin roughly, jerking his face toward him. He smirks and addresses the girls around him.

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JK: Ladies, have you ever seen such a pathetic, stupid guy before? Look at this idiot. Oh wait—did I say guy? Can we even call this thing a man?

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Tae’s tears stream down his face as JK humiliates him.

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JK: He says he loves me. Look at him! This fool doesn’t understand that I’m straight. I’m not like him—obsessed and desperate.

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JK pours his drink over Tae’s head, drenching him in front of everyone. The girls laugh, adding to Tae’s humiliation.

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Tae (sobbing): Don’t say such things, JK. One day… one day, you’ll regret this.

JK: That day will never come. Do you know why?

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JK calls one of the girls over. She walks up to him, and right in front of Tae, JK kisses her passionately.

Tae watches in disbelief, his heart shattering into a million pieces. Tears stream down his face as he stands frozen, unable to process what he’s witnessing.

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JK: Now, get out of my club.

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Tae remains rooted to the spot, tears flowing. JK, filled with anger, grabs Tae’s arm and forcefully pushes him out of the club.

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JK: Don’t ever come back here. Do you understand?

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Tae stumbles as he walks away, the rain beginning to pour. Soaked to the skin, he trudges down the empty street, JK’s hateful words echoing in his mind.

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Meanwhile, Annie, who had been following Tae, watches him silently. Her heart aches for him, but she hesitates to approach, afraid that Tae will brush her off again. She continues following him through the rain until they both reach theirs house.

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Suddenly, Tae collapses on the road, unable to hold himself together anymore, and breaks into uncontrollable sobs.

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Annie can’t bear it anymore. She rushes to him, kneels by his side, and tries to help him up.

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Annie (crying): Tae...

Tae (crying): Annie...

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Tae suddenly hugs Annie tightly, crying on her shoulder as if trying to let all his pain out. Annie doesn’t resist. She knows he needs this.

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At Annie’s Home^^^^•••

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Annie decides to take Tae to her house, unwilling to let his parents see him in such a fragile state and worry.

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Annie: Stop crying, Tae. Everything will be okay someday.

Tae (sobbing): Nothing will be okay Annie. I can never have him. He hates me… so much.

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Through his tears, Tae tells Annie everything about that what happened in China.. he tells her everythin____every cruel word, every hurtful action, every mistake he made in his desperation to have JK. Annie listens silently, shocked and heartbroken by his story.

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Annie (sad): Tae, you shouldn’t have done all that. Love isn’t something you can force or take by hurting someone.

Tae: I know… I know I was wrong. But what could I do? I was losing my mind without him. I wanted him by any means, Annie… any means.

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Annie sits quietly, her own heart heavy with sadness. Tae leans his head on her shoulder, tears still flowing.

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Tae: My heart is breaking, Annie. It hurts so much. What do I do with this pain? How do I make it stop? What can I do to stop feeling like this?

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He lifts his head and looks at Annie, his eyes red and filled with despair.

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Annie (crying): …

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Tae: I’m sorry… I’m hurting you, aren’t I?

Annie: Don’t worry about me. Just go and change your clothes before you catch a cold.

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Tae wipes away Annie’s tears gently.

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Tae (crying): Why do you care about me so much? I’ve hurt you so much, ignored you, pushed you away… yet you always care. Why?

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Annie (softly): Because I love you, Tae. When your heart breaks, I feel the pain too.

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Tae looks at Annie, overwhelmed with emotion. Without thinking, he leans in and presses a soft kiss to her lips. Pulling back, he gazes at her, searching for a reaction.

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Annie looks back at him, her eyes filled with surprise but no anger. Seeing her acceptance, Tae kisses her again—this time, longer. Slowly, the kiss deepens, and they lose themselves in the moment, their pain momentarily forgotten as they find comfort in each other.

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