CHAPTER 1

"Hurry up, Cheng”, Taehyung said, as he scrolled through his phone. “Yeah, just a minute”, Ji Cheng replied, increasing speed. He swiftly applied eyeshadow and lip balm on Taehyung’s lips. He stared at them for a while, the baby pink colour attracting him. “What are you staring at?” Cheng shook his head and smiled, standing straight. “All done. Come on, now go”, Cheng said. Taehyung didn’t bother to nod. He put on his on-set clothes and walked out of the makeup room.

Cheng sighed as he put cleared the mess and put everything back in its place. The only reason why he had taken this job was because of the mighty Kim Taehyung.

At the shooting site, everyone was moved by Taehyung’s acting skills. He really enacted the role of a heartbroken man very well. He cried real tears as if he had really experienced the feeling. Well, that was not all false. He was heartbroken. But not by love. By his parents. And his grandparents’ death.

Everyone clapped and hooted when Taehyung finished the scene. His manager, William, ran across the ground to give him water. Director Joe clapped Taehyung on his back. “I’m continuously being amazed by you” Taehyung just smiled and nodded. He heard a sound of metal scraping the floor the same time he got pushed with force. The bottle fell from his hands and fell on the floor, spilling water everywhere. Taehyung landed on the floor with a thud. He winced at the pain. A shadow formed on top of his head, and he rolled in time to see a light stand come crashing down. Right where he was a second ago.

Taehyung huffed as Cheng rushed to his side. “Hyung! Are you alright?” Taehyung nodded slightly, out of breath. His eyes fell on William, who was standing still as a statue. “You!”, Taehyung shouted. “Why did you push me?!” The staff and Director Joe turned to look at Willaim, who was shaking. “I-It’s your fault!”, William shouted. “What the h*ll are you talking about!?”, Taehyung said. William backed away a step. “You...you ruined me. You took everything away from me!”

“What!? I didn’t take anything from you”, Taehyung said, standing up. William laughed as he took another step back. “Oh, your father did! He had fired my dad from his company, which had left us in debt. He’s now gone, and I’m working as your manager to help my mom clear it”

“What? I have nothing to do with my dad. I don’t work with him”, Taehyung said.

“You may not, but I still hold you accountable as you’re his son. My dad...killed himself because he couldn’t provide us anymore. He wasn’t getting a job anywhere. My mom is now depressed because of her husband’s death!”

Taehyung breathed. “I’m so sorry, William. But, it has nothing to do with me” Joe noticed William had reached the end of the site, near the door. “Security!”, he shouted. William immediately started running away. Before he could open the door and get away, the security grabbed him. They tackled him to the floor and cuffed his hands. “You won’t get away, I promise you, Kim Taehyung!”, William shouted before they took him away.

Taehyung sighed as the director and the staff started packing up. “Hey, are you okay, Hyung?”, Cheng asked. “I’m fine, Cheng”, Taehyung said unconvincingly, and walked away. Leaving Cheng staring at his back.

...………...

Taehyung closed his laptop, picked up his phone and was about to leave when someone entered in his office. “Hey, Jimin. I was coming t-"

Jimin hugged him tightly. Taehyung’s arms were around him a moment later. Jimin rubbed his cheek on Taehyung’s shoulder. “I’m so glad you’re okay, Tae” Taehyung smiled as they parted, ruffling Jimin’s hair. “Were you praying for me? Because that’s the only reason I’m okay” Jimin laughed as they walked to the elevator. “Yeah, I was. I pray for you everyday”

“Where is Jin, though?”, Taehyung asked as he pressed a number in the elevator. Jimin pulled out his phone. “He left his office before me. Joon came to pick him up”, he said. Taehyung nodded. “So, how was your day?” Jimin shrugged. “It was fine. Just tiring. I did shooting, then worked on my upcoming song, then again shooting”

“Hey, what about that rapper you were talking about collaborating with?”, Taehyung asked.

“Min Yoongi? Yeah, he said he’s busy. He’s working on his new album, apparently”, Jimin replied.

The elevator opened and they walked out, greeting the receptionist as they passed by her. Taehyung had just nodded. “So, no collaboration to look forward to?”, Taehyung said, as they made their way to his car. Though Jimin had his own car, he sometimes took a ride with Taehyung. Jimin sighed as he got into the car, closing the door. “No. I mean yes, no collaboration” Taehyung started the car and they pulled out of JinHit Entertainment’s parking lot. “Well, I like his songs”, he said. Jimin chuckled. “So what?” Taehyung grinned. “So, I wanna hear my favourite singers’ collab” Jimin chuckled and ruffled Taehyung’s hair. “I’m number 1 though, right?”, he asked playfully. Taehyung pretended to hesitate while answering, getting a playful punch on his arm.

After a while, they reached Sunshine Restaurant, their favourite place to eat all kinds of delicious food. It was the most popular restaurant in Seoul, and 2nd most popular overall South Korea. Taehyung and Jimin entered, and found Namjoon and Jin already eating at their usual table in the corner. “Couldn’t wait for us, Jin?”, Taehyung said, as he and Jimin sat down opposite NamJin. “I wanted to, but I was so hungry. By the way, are you alright?”, Jin said, his mouth full of food. “Yeah, what even happened? Jin said he doesn’t know the details. Just that you fell...”, Namjoon said.

Taehyung nodded. “I’m alright. It was all planned by my manager, William. He’s probably in jail now” Jimin drank some juice and passed Taehyung food. “You have to get a new manager, right?”, he asked. Taehyung nodded. “Yeah. Jin, you can help me interview the candidates” Namjoon munched his food. “Have you spread the word that there’s a vacancy?” Taehyung shook his head. “I’m hoping Jin would tell JinHit’s website developers to put out the job offer” Jin nodded. “I’ll contact them when I get home”

After dinner, they ordered dessert. They talked about their day. Taehyung sat back, relaxed, watching his favourite people in the world talk. Jimin had known him before they had even learnt how to walk. They went to school, college and university together. After graduating, Taehyung was recruited by JinHit Entertainment, which boosted his acting career. He credits Jin for his success. He and Jin became very close. He had resolved not to work in any company other than JinHit. Taehyung had then introduced his soulmate, as they both had then come to realise what they were to each other, Jimin to Jin. Jin knew the soulmates were natural at acting, but he also found out that Jimin had an angelic voice. Time went by, and after 3 years when Jin knew that he could trust VMin forever, he introduced Namjoon to them. VMin then found out that their boss was actually gay, and they still loved him. The duo also became close with Namjoon, who was a partner at a very large law firm.

Taehyung came out of his reverie as Jimin snapped his fingers in front of his face. “Where were you lost, dumbhead?”

Taehyung smiled. “Just thinking how I have the most wonderful people by my side”

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