The Secret Phone
The room was silent except for the sound of fabric rustling as Taehyung continued folding the clothes
His movements were steady, but his mind was far from calm. Sehun was getting ready, adjusting his cuffs in front of the mirror
The moment Sehun spoke, Taehyung snapped out of his thoughts
SEHUN
(checking his watch, nonchalant) I'll be out for the day
TAEHYUNG
(without looking up, voice quiet) Okay
Just as he replied, the door creaked open, and Nancy Sehun's secretary entered
Her presence always made Taehyung uneasy, but today, something was off
She walked straight to Sehun, draping her arms around him in a way that made Taehyung's stomach churn with disgust
He clenched his jaw and focused on the clothes, pretending not to care
But out of the corner of his eye, he saw Nancy's hands subtly move as she slid something into Sehun's pocket
If she was nervous, she didn't show it
Instead, she leaned into him, whispering something that made Sehun chuckle
Taehyung felt bile rise in his throat.
He despised Sehun, but the way Nancy let herself be so close to him... it was repulsive
SEHUN
(checking the time on his watch, pressing a quick kiss to Nancy's cheek)
With that, he turned and walked out, his usual guards following him
The door closed behind them, leaving Nancy and Taehyung alone in silence
Taehyung was about to ignore her and continue his task, but before he could, Nancy stepped forward, placing something in his hands, a phone
TAEHYUNG
(frowning, confused) What—
Nancy
(low voice, urgent tone) Don't let Sehun know about this
Nancy
Hide it. And whatever you do, don't get caught
Taehyung’s fingers curled around the cold device, his heartbeat picking up.
TAEHYUNG
(narrowing his eyes, whispering back) Why are you giving this to me?
Nancy
(glancing towards the door, voice tight with urgency)
Nancy
I don't have time to explain
Nancy
Just remember, password is 301995
Before Taehyung could question her further, Sehun's voice called out from downstairs
Nancy cursed under her breath before stepping back
She gave Taehyung one last look, one that almost seemed... desperate
Then, without another word, she rushed out of the room, leaving Taehyung gripping the phone tightly in his hands
He stared down at it, his heart racing
Why was Nancy helping him?
And more importantly, what was Sehun hiding?
Shaking off his thoughts, he quickly hid the phone inside his wardrobe before heading downstairs
Through the window, he saw Sehun already inside his car, talking to one of his guards
And then, just like that, the car drove off, disappearing from sight
Taehyung took a deep breath, steadying himself. Something was happening, Something big
He could feel it, But whether it would save him or destroy him-he didn't know yet
Taehyung's hands trembled as he rushed upstairs, shutting the door behind him
His breath was uneven as he locked the windows, ensuring no one could see or hear him
His heart pounded violently in his chest as he reached for the phone Nancy had given him
Was this a trap? Was she really helping him?
Sitting on the edge of the bed, he gripped the phone tightly, his fingers shaking slightly as he entered the password 301995
The screen unlocked instantly, and Taehyung froze… His breath hitched in his throat as he saw the wallpaper
It was... him. A picture from his university days-when he was happy, when he was free
His heart clenched painfully. He remembered this day
Taehyung had whined back then, playfully.. smacked Jungkook's arm, but now... now that very photo made his eyes sting with unshed tears
His body trembled, his heart racing
It was when Jungkook had secretly taken his picture, telling him he looked breathtaking
He swallowed the lump in his throat and swiped up
The phone was empty, no apps except for the essentials
Curious, he tapped on the Contacts app. There was only one number
The weight of years of suffering, silence, and pain pressed down on him as he heard Jungkook's voice, his safe place, the only warmth he had left in this cold, miserable life
He tapped on it… The dial tone rang in his ears, his heartbeat syncing with each beep… He was about to hang up when__
Taehyung gripped the phone tightly, his knuckles turning white
Jungkook's voice was gentle, yet full of suppressed emotions, like he was trying to hold himself together
JUNGKOOK
(softly, carefully) Are you okay now?
Taehyung let out a hollow chuckle, but it held no humor
His gaze dropped to the floor, his shoulders slumping as he exhaled heavily
TAEHYUNG
(quietly, voice dull) Still the same
Then Jungkook clenched his jaw. 'Still the same’
Those words echoed in his head like a painful reminder that Taehyung was still trapped in that hell
It wasn't fair. Nothing about this was fair
A soft sniffle, A shaky breath
The sound of a soul breaking apart on the other end of the line
JUNGKOOK
(sharp intake of breath, voice thick with worry)
JUNGKOOK
Are you... crying?
Silence. Then, finally-Taehyung's broken whisper
TAEHYUNG
(sniffles, voice barely above a whisper) I... I miss you
Jungkook squeezed his eyes shut, his grip on the phone tightening so hard that his fingers ached.
His throat burned, and his chest felt heavy, like someone had placed a boulder over it
His Taehyung... the Taehyung who once laughed so brightly, who shined like the sun itself, was now reduced to a hollow, broken shell
JUNGKOOK
(his voice cracks, but he forces it steady)
JUNGKOOK
I wish I was there
JUNGKOOK
Right now, Beside you
Taehyung bit his lip, trying to suppress the sobs that wanted to escape
He curled into himself, hugging his knees as he leaned against the headboard, the phone pressed tightly against his ear, as if holding onto it could bring Jungkook closer
TAEHYUNG
(voice barely audible, filled with pain)
TAEHYUNG
Jungkook... I don't know how much longer I can survive like this
Jungkook's heart stopped for a moment
His entire body went rigid, A deep, unexplainable fear settled in his gut
JUNGKOOK
(urgent, panicked) Don't say that
JUNGKOOK
Don't, don't talk like that, please
TAEHYUNG
(voice cracking, emotion pouring out like a flood)
TAEHYUNG
You don't understand, Jungkook... I'm barely holding on
TAEHYUNG
Every day, I wake up, and I feel like I'm suffocating
TAEHYUNG
Like I'm trapped in this endless nightmare, and there's no way out
Jungkook felt a lump rise in his throat
He could hear the exhaustion in Taehyung's voice, the deep-rooted pain, the hopelessness
He had never sounded like this before, Not even when they had broken up
TAEHYUNG
(continues, voice trembling) I can't breathe in this house
TAEHYUNG
I can't eat without feeling nauseous
TAEHYUNG
I sleep, but I never rest
TAEHYUNG
I wake up with bruises, with scars.. some outside, some inside
TAEHYUNG
I have no one, Jungkook
TAEHYUNG
No one except you
TAEHYUNG
And you're not even here...
Jungkook wiped at his eyes, trying to keep his emotions in check
But f|_|ck, hearing Taehyung so... defeated was breaking him
JUNGKOOK
(soft but firm) I'm coming for you
Taehyung sucked in a shaky breath, blinking as tears rolled down his cheeks
TAEHYUNG
(shaking his head, voice filled with doubt) You don't understand...
TAEHYUNG
Sehun will never let me go
TAEHYUNG
Even if I try to run, even if you try to take me away, he'll find me
TAEHYUNG
He'll find my parents, and he'll...
TAEHYUNG
(his voice breaks) I can't... I can't let that happen, Jungkook
Jungkook clenched his fists
His entire body was tense with fury
Hated how powerless Taehyung felt
Hated that Taehyung had been suffering in silence for years
JUNGKOOK
(gritted teeth, voice shaking with anger and determination)
JUNGKOOK
Taehyung, Listen to me
JUNGKOOK
You are not alone
JUNGKOOK
Do you hear me? You are NOT alone in this
JUNGKOOK
You have Namjoon, Jin, Yoongi, Hoseok, Jimin, Hyunjin.
JUNGKOOK
We're ALL here for you
JUNGKOOK
We're not going to let you suffer anymore
Taehyung squeezed his eyes shut, gripping the phone tighter, his breath shaky
A part of him wanted to believe Jungkook
Wanted to believe that this nightmare would end
But... was it even possible? Could he really escape?
TAEHYUNG
(whispers, scared, vulnerable) But... what if something goes wrong?
JUNGKOOK
(gently, reassuringly)
JUNGKOOK
Then I'll burn everything to the ground
JUNGKOOK
I'll kill Sehun if I have to
JUNGKOOK
I won't let him hurt you anymore. I swear on my life, Taehyung
Taehyung gasped softly, eyes widening.
He could hear the raw, unfiltered rage in Jungkook's voice
And yet, beneath that anger, there was an undeniable truth.. Jungkook wasn’t lying
He would burn the world if it meant keeping Taehyung safe
For the first time in years... Taehyung felt hope
A heavy silence lingered between them
Only the sound of their breathing filled the air
Then.. Taehyung let out another soft sob, but this time, it wasn't just out of pain. It was relief
TAEHYUNG
(barely a whisper, voice shaky but trusting)
TAEHYUNG
Jungkook... save me
Jungkook exhaled, his jaw clenched, his eyes burning with determination
JUNGKOOK
(softly but with unwavering resolve) I will
And this time, it wasn't just a promise… It was a vow
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MADHUSMITA MOHANTY
update more plz
2025-03-13
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