Chapter 5:: Loveless Marriage?

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"I can't believe you made me run around like that! I'm a CEO of a gaming company!" He spoke in disbelief as you were panting while holding the tree for support. 
"Whatever, do I look like I care?! You're a useless CEO anyway!" You said making him glare at you.
"You-" He was talking but got cut off by his phone ringing. It was Jin calling him. 
"I'll see you later, dumbhead." He spoke and walked away picking up the phone as you scoffed and mimicked him saying, "I'll see yoU lAtEr DuMbHeAD~" 

"Noona!!" You suddenly heard Jungkook's scream making you frown. Looking behind, you saw Jungkook running towards you making you sigh.

---Time skip

"How come I knew nothing?!" Jungkook asked as you said, "Whatever, leave it! What happened has happened... now the end of the story is that we're getting married." 
"Woah! You were so overconfident that you'd never meet him again and now you're getting married? Jokes on you both.."
Jungkook chuckled as you glared at him smacking his head as he groaned. 

"Whatever, let's go!" 

---A week later 

"Taehyungah, you've been visiting me very often, aren't you busy?" Your father asked Taehyung who smiled saying, "It's fine! It's not been long since I've become the CEO anyway." 
"Well, are you really interested in marrying our Y/N? Is it because of me that you're pressurized?" Your dad asked as Taehyung replied, "It's not like that... I mean, I don't know her well yet but I don't oppose marrying her. It's really not because of your health, trust me. I mean, I don't have plans of getting married anyway and she seems interesting." 

Your father chuckled and patted his back saying, "I'm glad. She might be very cranky with you at times but she has a warm heart. Once she opens up, you'll see how selfless she is. I hope you can see that side of hers." 
"Of course! I am a heart melter."
Taehyung spoke proudly as your father chuckled. 
"Selfless, my ass." You spoke and sat beside Taehyung glaring at him who thinned his lips looking away. Your father sighed and said, "Eavesdropping is bad." 
"Whatever! You can still get discharged, I'm glad."
You said as your father replied, "Well... it's only for your wedding. I have to come back here, they said." 

"Deserved. Who asked you to get sick?!" You asked and looked away angrily as your father sighed dramatically saying, "Imagine getting scolded for being sick... what luck!" 
"Too harsh, aren't you?"
Taehyung asked as you glared at him saying, "Shut up!" 

"Well, where are the elders? Why did they leave you, kids, with me?" Your dad asked as you spoke, "They're with a fortune teller I think, fixing our wedding date. Who goes to a fortune-teller?!" 
"I personally think fortune tellers are fake. But if your mom knows that, she'll beat me up.."
Your father said as you nodded saying, "Old beliefs."
"Don't worry Taehyungah. We're not that judgemental... this matter is just an exception. Since Y/N's mom depends on superstitions too much, it's hard for us!"
Your father said as Taehyung chuckled saying, "I understand." 

Soon, you all heard the door of the cabin opening, revealing Jungkook along with the elders. 

"We've fixed the date!" Your mom spoke as you asked, "When is it?" 
"Well... it's a week later!"
Mrs Kim spoke. You and Taehyung looked at each other with a frown before looking at them. 
"That's too early! What about Mr Jeon?" Taehyung asked as Mr Kim spoke, "Don't worry about that! The surgery went well. He'll be okay for some time. We can get the wedding done in a few hours right?" 
"We shouldn't risk it."
You said looking down as Mrs Kim smiled and said, "Well, don't worry about that. We're here taking care of your father, right? The doctor said that his condition might not be great right now. It's worsening but... he can get discharged for the time being." 

"Still.." You were hesitating as your father replied, "Y/Nah.. just agree! I am fine. If anything happens, I can come back to the hospital, right? Moreover, I don't feel like I'll live long so-" 
"Dad!"
Jungkook scolded as he stopped with a smile. You sighed and looked down saying, "Fine.. you elders are worse! He's sick and everyone's only worried about the marriage." You said as your dad replied, "It's my wish. Why wouldn't they? Do you think I wouldn't know how worried everyone is? You all keep visiting me all the time, staying here overnight and bothering me all the time. I don't know how much time I have left... I want to see your marriage. I'm impatient!" 

"Too impatient. I told you nothing will happen still you're so-" You stopped talking and sighed looking away. 
"Then, let's all have lunch first!" Taehyung suggested as Jungkook spoke, "Yeah... let's get noona married quickly so we can talk about mine next!" 
"Shut up!"
You scolded Jungkook as he sighed while the others chuckled. Taehyung glanced at you and smiled looking away. 

---After lunch 

Sitting on a bench with Taehyung, you looked at the evening sky while drinking banana milk. Looking beside you to see Taehyung focused on the sky, you spoke, "Taehyungsshi." 
"Huh?"
He asked looking at you confused. You took a deep breath and asked, "Why do you look so enthusiastic about marrying me? Do you like me?" 
"Tch, you wish!"
He spoke and rolled his eyes making you sigh.
"Then why marry me?" You asked. He thought about it for a while before saying, "Well... I don't see any harm. You keep asking me this, weirdo. I know you're confused, and so am I. But I'm interested in you. Why? Do you have any problem that you're hiding? You're so suspicious." 

"No... I mean, marrying you is not a problem but do we even get along? Tch, I mean I knew I wasn't going to get any dreamy love marriage but still- marrying you is... not what I expected." You said as he replied, "Dumbhead." 
"What's that nickname?!"
You asked. He smiled and spoke, "Look. I don't really think I've ever been interested in any person, okay? This is the first time I like the way someone laughs and cares for others. I like how sincere you are when it comes to your father. I don't have feelings for you yet but I feel like... it's admiration? Though I have some aspects I completely dislike about you! Compared to the first encounter we had, you seem better than what I expected." 

"Tch, are you confessing or rejecting?" You asked as he said, "Both?" 

A chuckle escaped your lips as you looked at him and said, "Well... I don't think there's anything good I see about you. But you seem like a good person so, it's okay. We should get married, without falling in love. That sounds good." 
"Do you want to live with a guy you don't like at all, then?"
He asked as you said, "We'll see about that later." 

Taehyung chuckled and looked away as you smiled. You knew you found him interesting as well. It wasn't just him who started to admire you and get to know you better, but you were also noticing. The way he was gentle with his parents, caring for your father as well. He was a complete jerk when you first saw him but you realized, he was starting to be nice. Maybe, he was being nice to you because of your father's condition. He knew well that you were sad deep down because of your father's condition. Maybe that's why he was considerate. But still, the consideration wasn't fake, so you were thankful. At least he knew when to be nice.

"Let's go then." He said as you nodded and said, "Well... are you normally that nice or..?" 
Turning around, Taehyung chuckled at your question saying, "Not really. My evil side comes out ....sometimes." 
You stared at him, who walked away with a smirk on his face.
"Right.. I was right. This guy is bipolar." You said to yourself before sighing. Who did you agree to marry? 

---Next day 

"Ugh, why are we here?! I hate this." You groaned, fanning yourself with your hands as Taehyung sighed saying, "I know I was the one who initiated this marriage but why do I have to come here?" 
"Shut up."
You said and sighed as Taehyung looked away rolling his eyes. 

Currently, you both were in a boutique picking out wedding outfits for both of you. Forced by your parents and especially your dad, there was no other choice than to come and pick out the outfits. Your dad was sick and you didn't want anything bad to happen, having a grand wedding wasn't in your wishes either but your dad wanted the wedding to be fun and enjoyable for everyone. Of course, it was his wish to see you get married. 

"Ma'am, here are the dresses." A staff said as you smiled at her nodding. Looking at the outfits, you sighed. None of them fit your taste.
"Do you have something which doesn't reveal the chest much?" You asked as the lady smiled awkwardly and nodded saying, "Wait a minute, I'll check!" You nodded. 
Taehyung, who was scrolling his phone, heard you and let out a silent chuckle. Looking at you, he noticed how modest you were when it came to clothing. 
"She's rich, yet so modest," Taehyung mumbled and sighed, scrolling his phone.

"This one! It looks good." You said pointing at a simple white gown which caught your attention. The staff lady smiled and said, "You have a good eye for dresses." 
"Ay, Taehyungsshi!"
You called as Taehyung looked at you with a raised brow. 
"How about this dress?" You asked as he eyed it saying, "Try it out first." You nodded and went inside. 

Taehyung sat on the couch, waiting for you. Soon, the curtains were removed revealing you who stood there with a bright smile. The white gown perfectly hugs your curves, the laced details of the sleeves adding more glam to your overall look. Your light face makeup wasn't looking awkward with the dress at all. 
"I look good, don't I?" You asked spreading your arms a little and showing him the dress, smiling ear to ear as he stared at you wide-eyed. His heart was racing as he looked away feeling strange inside of him. 
'Why does she look so pretty?' He thought.




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