EPISODE - 3
The mansion buzzed with tension
Servants whispered about the Chairman’s shocking decision
In the grand hall, Dae-sung sat at the head of the table
JUNGKOOK
(Entered, his face pale with fury)
Taehyung stood respectfully nearby
JEON DAESUNG
(stern voice)The wedding will take place next week. Jeon Jungkook, you will marry Kim Taehyung
JUNGKOOK
(slamming the table) No 😠 You can’t force me, Grandfather He’s a nobody—your pet
JEON DAESUNG
(cold glare) He is more worthy than you right now. You’re reckless, irresponsible. I won’t let this family’s name be dragged into the mud
JUNGKOOK
(shaking, voice breaking) You… you don’t care about me. You only want to control me
JEON DAESUNG
(raising his cane) Enough This marriage will happen. My word is final
JUNGKOOK
(Eyes filled with tears. He turned to Taehyung, voice trembling)
JUNGKOOK
(pleading angrily) Say something Tell him you don’t want this You don’t want me
TAEHYUNG
(soft, conflicted) Jungkook-ssi… it’s not my choice. The Chairman—
JUNGKOOK
(cutting him off, screaming) Shut up I hate you I’ll never forgive you for this 😠
He ran upstairs, slamming his door so hard that the walls shook
JUNGKOOK
(tore at his pillows, throwing books to the floor)
His friend Seo Joon-ho who had sneaked into the mansion grounds, tapped lightly at the window
Joon-ho (grinning):
“Poor Jungkook… trapped in your golden cage. Forced to marry a servant.”
JUNGKOOK
(panting, eyes red) Don’t call him that… he’s worse than a servant. He’s… he’s destroying my life
Joon-ho (voice sly, stroking his chin):
“Then why not destroy him first? If Taehyung disappears, the marriage won’t happen."
JUNGKOOK
(Froze. The thought burned in his mind)
JUNGKOOK
(muttering) Disappear…
But even in his anger, something inside him trembled. His heart raced, and he clenched his fists
JUNGKOOK
(whispering to himself) No. I won’t let him win. I’ll make his life hell after marriage. That will be my revenge
The Jeon mansion was transformed into a palace of flowers and silk
Guests filled the hall, whispering about the scandalous union
JUNGKOOK
(Sat in his hanbok, his face like stone, refusing to smile)
TAEHYUNG
(Dressed in a traditional groom’s robe, bowed deeply to the Chairman)
JEON DAESUNG
(proud) Good. Today our family’s honor is secure.
The priest’s chants echoed as the ceremony began. Jungkook’s lips trembled, but he said the vows, his voice bitter
Priest:
“Do you, Han Jungkook, take Kim Taehyung as your lawful husband?”
JUNGKOOK
(through gritted teeth)…Yes
Priest:
“And do you, Kim Taehyung, take Han Jungkook as your lawful spouse?”
TAEHYUNG
(steady voice)Yes
But Jungkook turned his face away, refusing to look at Taehyung
The newlyweds entered the bridal room, filled with candles and roses
JUNGKOOK
( immediately flung off his headpiece and sat with his back to Taehyung)
TAEHYUNG
(softly) Jungkook-ssi… I know you don’t want this. I won’t force you. Let’s just… try to live peacefully
JUNGKOOK
(laughing bitterly) Peacefully? With you? You think you can buy my love with sweet words?
TAEHYUNG
(calmly) I don’t want your love. Just your trust
JUNGKOOK
(turning, eyes blazing) You’ll never get it. Do you hear me? Never
JUNGKOOK
(Lay down, pulling the blanket over himself, trembling in silent rage)
TAEHYUNG
(Sighed and sat quietly on the floor, leaning against the wall, sleepless)
At the same time, in Tokyo, Gguk walked through the quiet streets after his part-time job
Couples strolled hand-in-hand, laughter in the air
GGUK
(He hugged his books to his chest, lonely)
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(poured herself a glass of wine)
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(mocking) Your brother must be living like a prince, while we rot here
GGUK
(frowning) Omma… please don’t talk like that. Jungkook is… my brother. I’m happy if he’s happy.
SOOJIN/kook/gguk mo
(bitter laugh) Happy? Do you know what your grandfather is probably planning? He’ll give everything to Jungkook, and you’ll get nothing. Unless… you fight for it
GGUK
(shaking his head) I don’t want wealth. I just… want to see him again
GGUK
(He looked out the window at the moon. His heart whispered)
GGUK
Jungkook-ah… do you even remember me?
The newlyweds bowed before Dae-sung
Jungkook’s face was stiff, but Taehyung bowed deeply
JEON DAESUNG
(smiling faintly) Good. This house is stable now. Jungkook, Taehyung will guide you. Respect him
JUNGKOOK
(tight smile, voice dripping sarcasm) Of course, Grandfather. I’ll respect my… husband
JUNGKOOK
(He shot a glare at Taehyung before storming off)
TAEHYUNG
(Stood silently, accepting the thorns with dignity)
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