FEW DAYS LATER.

RM, Taehyung and jungkook was doing horse riding in their farm.

RM: you love her, don't you?

Jk: (raised brows) what? love? who said anything about love? (trying to hide his flustered expression)

Tae: (rolls his eyes, clearly not fooled by his denial) don't even try to deny it, man. only a man in love would have that whipped look on their face.

He glares him feeling annoyed that he's so accurately read him.

Jk: I do not have a whipped look on my face. I'm just...fond of her, that's all. (he grumbles, still trying to deny it)

RM: (Chuckle) anyway we are going on vacation me and Sofia

Jk: oh, where?

RM: Aaa many countries one of them is india... your highness marshmallow's country. (Tease)

Jk: (roll his eyes) oh, very funny. don't start calling me that too. (he huffs, still not used to being teased about his royal status.)

Tae: come on, don't be like that. We know you secretly love the attention your crown brings.

Jk: (scoff, feeling a bit defensive) yeah, sure. it's just wonderful having people bow down to me and call me "your highness" all the damn time. totally love the attention.

RM: Actually... Sofia wondering if she can see meet your soon to be wife...it would be great if you... join too...

Jk: you just want us to come along so Sofia can meet her? (Scoffed)

Tae: (chuckle) no you can meet her too.

Jk: (rolled eyes) you know what I meant, smartass. You just want us to come so you guys can double date with us, huh? (huff) well... I could definitely use a vacation. but I don't know if my wife— I mean she would be interested in tagging along.

RM: come on, man. You know you can convince her to do anything, especially if it's to hangout with us. just use your Prince charming charm.

Jk: you really think my so-called "Prince charm" works on her, huh? she's got a mind of her own, you know. not so easy to convince. then so she's not the big fan of travelling.

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"It's shame sweety you don't know cycling it's basic"

"Aish atleast learn cooking they will blame us to not teach you anything"

"You should start taking your life and age seriously you are not still kid"

YN sat on the terrace, overwhelmed by her family's casual yet cutting remarks about her lack of life skills. Their well-meaning comments left her feeling ashamed and defensive

YN: I'm not stupid; I'll learn when I need to. (Her family looked surprised by her tone)

Mom: We want you to be more responsible and independent...YN...

dad: At 22, not knowing basic skills isn't normal...beta...

Aunty: You’re about to marry a 30-year-old from a royal family.

The mention of her arranged marriage intensified YN's anxiety.

YN: I’ll learn, I promise. (You muttered)

Uncle: Time is running out; you’re not a child anymore.

YN: (muttering) I’m 2...

Silence fell as her words lingered. YN felt embarrassed, realizing her mistake...it's not her fault to not want to grow up all she wants her age to stop or went back to time and never grow...

Mom: (sigh) You're a grown woman; you need to accept that.

YN: what have you got Being woman? (Raised brows her voice slightly raised)

They are taken back but before they could respond she left.

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I N D I A
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YN POV

I sat on my bed, anxiety knotting my stomach as my Their words echoed in my mind, their expectations feeling like a heavy burden. I will never be able to stand in their shoes. They will never be satisfied, so I knew it.

I sighed wearily, feeling powerless and annoyed. I felt paralyzed with uncertainty as the idea of my upcoming arranged marriage hung over me like a heavy cloud...I want to live but I don't know how...

I—I have numerous flaws. I am aware that everyone does. Still, the idea of his benchmark and all that. The man himself is a charming Prince. The definition of perfection And then there is me... I would like to laugh. People would all— (phone rings)

"Ranaji"—Jungkook...100 saal jiyenge ye... I sighed and picked up after three rings even though I was not feeling like talking.

YN: hello... (Unintentionally, my voice sounds weak.)

Jk: ........Is everything okay? You sound a little down, what happened?" (his voice was tinged with concern. I paused, feeling a weight on my chest.)

YN: "I am not good for you..." (Muttered)

He remained silent. I have to let him know even though I have no idea what he might be thinking.

Jk: Talk to me."

YN: (Pause) "I am just... not the right fit. (Beyond whisper, I clench my phone) I feel so immature.

I am definitely not— call it self-obsession. self-respect, even though I know I am not. I am just stupid, not immature. He did not answer once more. But I am certain he is listening.

YN: And lazy. I don’t even know how to socialize or do basic chores."

Jk: stop it. (Has he finally spoken coldly?) None of those things describe you, (he says in a tighter voice than usual) It does not matter if you are unique. It does not diminish your worth. You are not childish—

YN: "They say I have to be independent."

I admitted, or rather complained. my voice breaking...Actually, independence is not the same as independence should! They support education that is later curtailed to accommodate new traditions. They supported my job, but they could not stop talking and tangled me up... How will this work...I am lucky that Devi ji listens to my prayers and it jungkook...but what if it was someone who does not support me or, worse, who allows me to work while forcing me to be a housewife? Girls are currently fighting for things that are considered equality, but I do not care; I do not want to be feminine. I don't know what does even mean! I want a life free from tension, not more unneeded stress.

YN: "I do not want to grow, I really don't! I wish to remain a child forever. I want my carefree childhood back!— W-ait...

I cover my mouth, wondering why I just let my thoughts run wild and what he will think. Stop messing around YN! messing with my life and mind...

Jk: Misthi...You can be kid all you want.

Tears welled up. Why is he acting this way? Stop me. Tell me I have to be flawless.

Jk: I will pamper you as if you were a newborn baby? Is this okay?

Does he think I am kidding? I could not help but chuckle bitterly... I am ridiculously fussing over nothing! yet, all I know is that I suffered silently. Over nothing.

Jk: "Who cares what they say? Your strengths—compassion and empathy—are important. That’s maturity in its own way."

YN: "You’re saying that, but what about living together? How will you h-andle it?"

Jk: "I don’t care. Things are learnable. What matters is our relationship."

YN: "I promised I would learn when the time came, but they say time is running out..."

I am behaving like a child and talking under my breath. I am powerless to stop myself...I want to scream, but he... listens...and that's all I need. Someone to listen my bak bak.

JK: "Time is subjective, and you have plenty of it to grow, My love for you is not based on your abilities."

I felt my heart pound, something in my stomach, when he said the word 'love' to me—like ointment on my aching heart. He calmly reassured me for what seemed like an hour. when I feel better...

Jk: "Good. Everyone has flaws. I adore you simply for being you. You are my misthidoi."

YN: (I chuckled lightly, wiping my face.) "You know what that means?"

Jk: "Of course! It’s sweet, just like you. You’re my perfect match."

Hearing it, I experienced an abrupt ache as though I knew I wasn't, but I will. I will do my best not to give you the chance to complain, "Rana ji."

Later.  he explained why he called, I felt a mix of surprise and anxiety about joining him and his cousins on vacation.

YN: "Um...I’m not great at traveling or socializing... I don’t want to be a burden."

Jk: "Don’t say that. You’re not a burden! It’ll be fun, and I’ll be there with you. Just a chance to relax."

(Taking a deep breath, I contemplated it...if it's a chance to meet him I want him— I mean ahm what's wrong with you! I mean I want to meet him)

YN: "Okay... but please ask Papa first."

Jk: "You want me to talk to your father?" (Raised brows)

YN: Mmm. "It’s an Indian thing," (I said, feeling a bit embarrassed.)

Jk: (chuckled.) "Right, I’ll ask him. Don’t worry. I’ll make sure it’s okay for us to go?"

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S O U T H  K O R E A

Sofia: What's wrong? Is everything okay? (She places a hand on Lusy's shoulder and sighs.)

Lusy: Jin is avoiding me. It feels like he’s really intensifying it.

Sofia: (relaxed) You know him; he's always so stoic... even more than Jungkook. (Smiles)

Lusy glances at her, sensing something unspoken in her eyes at the mention of Jungkook.

Lusy: I know...

Sofia: He might just be busy. (Lusy avoids her gaze and sighs.) Aish! I hate seeing people sad. Okay, fine, I’ll talk to him. How dare he avoid my cutie pie!

Lusy: (panicked) No, no! Don’t!

In the living room...

Jin: (raises brows) I’m busy. Do you think I have time to waste? (Coldly)

RM: (sighs and leans in) You know the saying about happy couples: "Happy wife, happy life."

Jin: You—

RM: Jungkook is coming too. (Jin raises his brows.)

Jin: Why would he? (Scoffs)

Sofia: I wanted to meet his suitor, that's why. You guys should join too. We can have a trio date. Think about your little fiancée—she never asks you for anything, does she?

Jin: “How could he agree?” (Jin raises his brows, eventually agreeing.)

Sofia: I’m your sister-in-law, your little cutie sister. How can you not listen to me?

Jin: Fine.

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P A R I S

As the days passed, everyone agreed to come. Hobi and Zoe joined because Hanna wanted them to, Tae agreed since he was feeling lonely, and Jimin was in Paris. They stood on a beach bridge, watching the sunset.

Jimin: This is getting harder to deal with here... (Muttering) I want peace... (His phone rings; it’s Jungkook.)

Jk: Why are you denying it? Come on, I’m coming too.

Jimin: You know exactly why.

Jk: How long are you going to avoid India? That’s not healthy; you’re coming.

Jimin: No, I’m not. (He hangs up immediately.) Khushi took away all my happiness. I can’t bear to go back and face all those memories. I’m not strong enough... (He chuckles bitterly and sighs.) I'm not...

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