Episode 2: A Marriage of Strangers

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Scene: Morning at the Min mansion. Yoongi and Jimin's first breakfast as husband and wife.

Jimin walked into the dining room cautiously, her hands nervously clasping the hem of her dress. The table was lavishly set with an array of breakfast dishes, but the tension in the air was palpable. Yoongi sat at the head of the table, sipping his coffee without acknowledging her presence.

Jimin: (softly) "Good morning."

Yoongi didn’t look up.

Yoongi: (coldly) "Don’t expect a response every time you speak. We’re not here to play house."

Jimin’s smile faltered, but she pulled out a chair and sat down quietly.

Jimin: (thinking) He’s hurt. I just have to be patient.

The butler entered, pouring fresh juice into Jimin’s glass, but Yoongi’s sharp voice cut through the silence.

Yoongi: "Tell the staff they don’t need to go out of their way for her."

The butler froze, unsure how to respond, before nodding silently and leaving the room.

Jimin looked down at her plate, her appetite gone.

Jimin: (calmly) "I know you’re angry, Yoongi, but I didn’t ask for this either. I’m just trying to make the best of it."

Yoongi finally looked up, his eyes filled with disdain.

Yoongi: "Don’t pretend to be innocent. Women like you always have an angle. You’ve been waiting for this chance to trap me."

Jimin’s eyes widened at the accusation, but before she could respond, Yoongi stood abruptly and left the room.

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Scene: Later that day, Jimin explores the mansion.

Jimin wandered the halls of the massive mansion, marveling at its grandeur. The marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and priceless artwork were intimidating, but she refused to let the cold atmosphere break her spirit.

She stumbled upon a library, its walls lined with shelves of books. Her eyes lit up as she ran her fingers along the spines, finding solace in the quiet space.

Jimin: (thinking) At least there’s one place here that feels peaceful.

As she reached for a book, she heard a voice behind her.

Yoongi: "You don’t belong here."

Startled, Jimin turned to find Yoongi standing in the doorway, his arms crossed.

Jimin: (gently) "I was just looking around. I didn’t mean to intrude."

Yoongi: "You’ve already intruded on my life. Why stop at my library?"

Jimin sighed, closing the book and placing it back on the shelf.

Jimin: "I don’t know what Liza told you about me, but I’m not here to hurt you, Yoongi. I just want to do my part."

Yoongi’s jaw tightened at the mention of Liza.

Yoongi: "Don’t ever say her name again."

Jimin flinched at the venom in his voice but nodded silently.

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Scene: Jimin starts volunteering at the local children’s shelter.

Unable to bear the suffocating atmosphere of the mansion, Jimin found solace at a nearby children’s shelter. She spent her afternoons playing with the kids, helping with homework, and cooking meals.

One evening, as she was leaving the shelter, she ran into Yoongi, who had arrived to pick up a donation check.

Yoongi: (surprised) "What are you doing here?"

Jimin: (smiling softly) "I volunteer here. It’s something I’ve always done."

Yoongi frowned, confused by her sincerity.

Yoongi: "Why? You’re married to the richest man in the world. You don’t need to waste your time on this."

Jimin: (gently) "Not everything is about money, Yoongi. These kids need someone to care about them. That’s more important than anything else."

For the first time, Yoongi didn’t have a sharp retort. He watched as Jimin knelt to tie a little boy’s shoe, her kindness shining through.

Yoongi: (thinking) Maybe she’s not what I thought she was.

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Scene: Liza returns.

The scene shifts to a high-end restaurant. Liza, dressed in a sleek black dress, sits across from an older man, her charm on full display.

Liza: (smiling) "Thank you for the business tips, Mr. Choi. It’s always a pleasure."

As the man leaves, Liza’s smile fades. She pulls out her phone and dials a number.

Liza: "It’s time. I’m going back to him."

The person on the other end hesitates.

Voice: "You sure about this, Liza? Yoongi’s married now."

Liza: (smirking) "That little charity case won’t last. Yoongi belongs to me, and I’ll make sure he remembers that."

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Scene: Back at the mansion.

That night, Jimin returned home exhausted but content. She found Yoongi waiting for her in the living room, a rare occurrence.

Yoongi: (curtly) "You were out late."

Jimin: (calmly) "I was at the shelter. I told the housekeeper to inform you."

Yoongi didn’t respond, instead handing her a file.

Yoongi: "Sign this."

Jimin: (confused) "What is it?"

Yoongi: "A prenuptial agreement. I didn’t have time to arrange it before the wedding, but I want it in place now. It states you get nothing if this marriage ends."

Jimin’s heart sank, but she didn’t let it show.

Jimin: (firmly) "I don’t want your money, Yoongi. I never did."

She signed the papers without hesitation, handing them back to him. Yoongi was taken aback but didn’t show it.

Yoongi: (thinking) Why is she so willing?

As Jimin turned to leave, Yoongi’s phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen, and his eyes widened. It was a message from Liza:

"I’m back. Let’s talk."

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To Be Continued...

This episode deepens the tension between Yoongi and Jimin, hints at Yoongi’s internal conflict, and sets the stage for Liza’s manipulative return.

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