You couldn't sleep the previous evening which caused your eyes to appear like panda eyes. It was mentally draining to think of your soul mate. You find it hard to believe he hasn't contacted you already.

Liu-Mei was overjoyed to see the actual footage of what had transpired on the beach that Sana sent her. Your fury at Dylan and Tao's deceptions was tangible when you saw that. Dylan planned for it to happen. He was aware that many people would be enjoying themselves at the beach and taking pictures of the fireworks with their cell phones.

You wanted to berate Dylan and punch him in the face at that precise moment, but you were feeling so helpless against the agony that you had no idea how to vent your anger. You needed to restrain yourself and keep composure as a rising idol before becoming embroiled in controversy so early in your career. You just wish Taelove would simply talk to you because the agony of not knowing what he is going through was driving you crazy.

Your mother and Liu-Mei were trying to help you relax, but the red gold string clearly won't let go of the yearning for its soulmates' affirmation. You were dragged into the kitchen by her and Liu Mei to assist in cooking the homemade hotpot that you love so much.

As you quietly put on the apron and step up next to your mother to cut the mushrooms and some chilies, Liu Mei gave you a tender hug. You miss him so much.

As Liu Mei cuts up some beef, she smirks and giggles "Isn't cooking some of the best therapy as opposed to moping around at the boat house, sitting by the lake, and feeling sorry for yourself the entire time? Forget Dylan, Taehyung will contact you. After the show, he may be very busy with interviews and TV and radio appearances." Neither of you was online to see any fancams.

You only nod and say, somewhat distantly, Your eyes appear teary," he may be upset with me, and I...I miss him so much. He hasn't spoken to me for nearly two full days. Before going to bed, we always chat and text, and I...I feel so lonely and empty, Liu Mei."

You gently wipe your red eyes with the backs of your palms, being careful not to touch them with your chili-coated fingertips.

"Taehyung loves you very much, my dear, let him just deal with it and give him space," your mother says with a grin.

"If he wants space, I'll give him all the space he needs. For the final three concerts, I doubt I'll go to Japan. To face the boys in the eyes, let alone their management, makes me feel too ashamed "You give a slight sniff.

Your mother embraced you behind, "You are not being blamed, baby. Looks like Taetae and Namjoonie both got the actual video. He knows it wasn't your fault. Stay calm and quit being negative, then. about everything. Your soulmate trusts you."

Instead of speaking, you simply pursed your lips.

Liu-Mei asked your mum, "Did Aunty Seulgi speak to Dylan's parents?"

"We did, in fact. Dad told his mother,   They were baffled by Dylan's motive for inflicting such severe harm on Yunru. Though they understand his fixation, they interpret it as intense love for Yunru. He was even instructed to apologize to us when he got home. "With wrinkled brows, your mother explains. Your parents made it clear to you last night that Dylan must leave you if he can't respect your relationship. They cannot stand by and watch as he ruins your happiness. Dylan was constantly acting like a rich kid.

Liu-Mei snorted, "He's so done and forgotten. Aunt Seulgi, Dylan is a sneaky, cunning pig, and I don't think we can be friends with him. It was unacceptable for him to disrupt the Yunru relationship simply because he won't have a fulfilling one as we do." 

"Can we not talk about Dylan," you scowl."  I just don't feel like knowing him at the moment. He shouldn't be close to me, my brother Zwang Wei said. When he returns for Mama's birthday weekend, he told me, he intends to file a charge against  Dylan. He needs to stay away."

"Oh, I love Zwang Wei," chuckled Liu-Mei."He doesn't put up with any boys' crap that upsets his sister." 

"We all know you were madly in love with my brother", you smiled gently."  When you realized Selby was his soul mate, you bawled your eyes out."

It was so adorable to see Liu Mei scrunch up her nose and wave a wooden spoon in your direction "Throughout my life, I have loved countless guys. You had better keep it a secret when I meet Shelby or in front of Mike. After our bond's sealing, he is slightly jealous of me." she was laughing slightly.

Your mother and Liu Mei exchange smiles as a result of your cheery demeanor. Contrary to the depressed state, you've been in the recent days, at least you can laugh and look happy.

Liu Mei made your mother gasp as she stared at her with wide eyes, and you stifled a giggle as she said, "Oh hell...er...er we didn't er—-"

Your mother said, "You seal the relationship! Does your mother know that Mike and you sealed it? And when did that take place?"  She then gave you a narrowed-eyed stare.

 You make a defending hand gesture"Mama, Taehyung, and I never made it that far!"

"Aunt Seulgi," smirked Liu-Mei. "At the time of the enticement, I wasn't as strong. Yet we were safe. I also told my mother. She wasn't initially impressed at first although it was understandable given that we are Redgold. She even told Mike's mother, who is now busy organizing our wedding for the next year."

"What! You are 21 years old, Liu Mei!" Liu Mei just snickered while rolling her eyes. Oh, how dumb parents can be.

"Yes, let's tell the parents that. My mother compared the two of us to monkeys. She can be so revolting, oh my." You scrunched your nose as she giggled. Your mom just shook her head but she still looked suspicious at you.

"So, why did you and my lovely bias not discuss sealing the bond?"Her eyes narrowed. She isn't prepared to become a grandmother.

"Oh, no, mama! Jeez! We did talk casually, although it is embarrassing to discuss stuff like that." You look down so that your mom would not see the red flush on your cheek if she found out about how close you and your elusive soulmate came. Your mom would hire a priest to marry you off right away. When she reaches 45, she wants to have grandchildren. Her father is 50.

"Oh really, now", her mother huffed.

"Definitely, mama! I'll let you know when Taehyung and I are prepared. We are stronger than Seokjin-Oppa so far"you smugly say.

Mom's eyes widen, "Have you met the mysterious belle? Holy cow! Who is she, and how does she look?" Your mum started to hyperventilate and completely forgot to cut the beef steaks. Oh my. Your mother is a real army. One that is also crazy.

"Can't really say, actually. ARMY can't know, and Moma, you are ARMY. I would prefer not to see you bragging about her to everyone". You watch your mum, who is beaming, suspiciously.

"Argh, come on! Name and nationality.  Promise, I won't be sharing. " With wide, piercing eyes, she regarded you.

"This won't happen. Forget that; Moma's puppy eyes only have an effect on Baba. It is state secrets that are classified. "You had a little amused smile. When your mother looked at Liu Mei pleadingly to tell her the truth, Liu Mei laughed heartily.

On the other hand, Liu-mei made a zipper gesture across her mouth. Even over hotpot, she isn't going to jeopardize her friendship with the megastars.

The girls worked excitedly, and the girls eagerly worked on lunch. While your mother wanted to spend time with you, your dad is managing the restaurant.

"Mom, you can go to the restaurant later. Dinner will be a" hot pot". You can go and wait for Ming Mei at her new school with Liu-Mei. She and Liu-Mei are busy planning her birthday lake party. Planning a lake party for her birthday is taking up her and Liu. Mei's time.  I'm going to nap a little...this whole Dylan ordeal stressed me out...maybe Tae... never mind.". You only shook your head and helped in cleaning up your kitchen quietly expressing a touch of sadness.

Around the house, your housekeeper was working.

"Don't worry, okay," Liu Mei says with a smile as she pats you on the shoulder. "Rest. We'll go get Ming Mei and head into town with your mother. I'll be bringing them back You can unwind and attempt to complete your editing project. The last paper is due on Tuesday. then Year 3 is over for you. Time flies, my, my. " As she took off her apron and put all the clean utensils back in their proper places, she looked pleased.

As she checks on the hot soup, your mother looks satisfied. It smells wonderful.

"Would you like something to drink or a slice of lemon tart, "she asked as she turned to face you both.

She went over to the countertops to cut part of the tart that your dad had brought over from your favorite pastry shop yesterday.

Both of you nod. As Liu Mei pulled out the glasses and small side plates for your mother, she excitedly clapped her hands. You went to the refrigerator to get the soda. The three of you each took a plate and made the choice to relax for a while by sitting at the dining table. Being at your new home makes you feel amazing, and the lakehouse's pure air just adds to your delight.

You spent some time by yourself at the boat house yesterday. To go fishing and have fun with Dylan's dad, your dad planned to get a brand-new fishing boat. Nevertheless, remembering your annoying best friend makes you feel incredibly betrayed and disappointed in his actions. 

After receiving his soulmark, he suffered a personality shift, although he hasn't been all that happy since then. But it is not your fault that Fate gave you someone who truly loves and cherishes you. 

Dylan wanted to spoil your relationship and not only that, he almost destroy your career and reputation if it wasn't for your agent and BangPD's intervention. He was really a protector and you love BTS's father for that.

Your parents won't be so forgiving of him and to think you were lifelong friends. When you two were finally blissfully happy, with your soulmates. you believed that your kids would grow up together. Dylan, however, only saw you as his wife and nothing else.

You took a long breath before shrugging since you didn't want to think about your ex-best friend.  He crosses the line and places and builds a hatch around it. With friends like Dylan, you don't need enemies.

The events, however, leave you heartbroken. All you can do is hope Taehyung will be understanding and won't hold it against you.

You were sitting on the porch with your mother, looking out over the peaceful lake. When it was time to go get Ming Mei, Liu Mei went up to the guestroom to refresh herself. 

She was chatting on the phone the entire time with Mike, who wanted to take her out on a date early on Saturday morning because she was going to Nagoya. If things go well between you and Tae and Dylan is no longer a problem, you might decide to follow her to Saitama.

The boys will be back and work on their Festa celebration for ARMY Day.

Your mother is overjoyed that you have at least stopped being so depressed as she looks into your distant-looking eyes.

"How are you doing, my baby?"Your mother gave you a tender and loving gaze. She is incredibly proud of your progress. Having finished your undergraduate studies, you will move on to graduate school.

You smile and say, "I'm fine now. My heart is a little bit troubled. But Mom, I can sense his feelings. Calmness and contentment have replaced the previous emotions of rage, agony, and suffering. All I want is for him to speak to me. "Your voice was wistful. You don't believe you can go another night without his contact.

Your mother clicked her tongue, "You need to establish rules with Dylan straight away. His behaviors are unacceptable. You can't be friends with someone that will be a future threat to your marriage relationship."

"I don't want to be friends with Dyl anymore, Mom" you sigh deeply. " His attitude is now getting out of hand. He is now on the verge of obsession. That isn't love. He just cannot accept that another guy has staked a claim on me. We tried dating, and even though I loved him as a brother and friend, it didn't work out well for us. I couldn't handle him, mama. I just want to get away from him and his friends right now."

"So, on Sunday, both Liu Mei and you will go. I hope you were able to focus and study for your most recent paper." Your mother seems a little worried. She doesn't want your inner distress to result in poor grades.

"No, I was too upset the past few days. I'll finish it up immediately and email the edited version of the short film to my crew producer and director. Then, as a practical mark, they will send it to the professor." Given that you wasted two days, you must work prior to studying.

You were also called by Sana and Dahyun to see how you were doing. Did Namjoon also get the video? Taehyung remains remarkably silent, so you weren't sure how to respond.

You sat on the sofa in the living room with your legs raised, sipping your drink only occasionally.

Liu Mei appeared and looked stunning in her new outfit. She was wearing a trendy white shirt, beige brow shorts, and nude wedges. With her long, golden earrings adorning her little ears, she looked gorgeous. She beams widely as you and your mom, both compliment her looks. She just twirls around and strutted like a model in front of you and your mother's amused eyes. Liu mei could be in such a mood.

"Auntie Seulgi, I'm ready, so let's go. Would you be comfortable alone, Yunru? Don't you want to come with us? While we are there, we may go buy MingMeis's party favors and perhaps take her to a movie or something, just to distract ourselves from the issue. "What do you say?" she asks you as she waits for your response. 

She doesn't want you to sit around the house pondering all the nasty online defamation. Fortunately, you avoided going online and now you just want to rest after spending the previous two days texting and pleading nonstop.

You even charge your phone so you can focus on your academics and the final assignment for the practical exam. Also, Dylan was spamming your chat group with messages, so Sana removed him from the chat group. When he pulled the trick, Liu Mei instantly blocked his number.

"I have to concentrate on my work because my final film paper is due on Tuesday. So for now, I'll stay. I might watch a movie or two after my study session." Perhaps you'll visit the online and watch some Blackpink videos.

Their latest whereabouts haven't been shared with you. You're interested in finding out more about Jisoo and her actress twin Ji-ho, who recently made headlines. She has an amazing talent. You've heard that Ji-ho the "twin" collaborated with Rose on a commercial. 

The twins are gorgeous and You want to actually meet Blackpink. But you can never tell Bangtan about it. You will be renounced by Seokjin. You just grin to yourself as you think about  Samiya's theatrical soul mate.

Sami's text messages still await your reply. She wants to know what happened between Dylan and you. You're hesitant to join the Bangtan Chat group. You have decided to dismiss everyone's messages for the time being in order to protect your mental health because Jimin and Jungkook will roast you. Maybe tomorrow.

"Okay, try not to overthink this. And please refrain from overindulging in snacks and sweets. We are leaving now "Your mother gave you a cheek kiss, Liu-mei hugged you, and then they soon went. 

As you grudgingly make your way up to your room, you sigh. However, as you approach the stairs, you dash into the kitchen and grab a large bag of numb and spice-lays chips, a couple of soda cans, and a packet of hawthorn flakes candies. You now want to indulge in some unhealthy treats. Your "heartbreak therapy"

You grinned and made a slow climb to your room up the stairs while carrying a bag of food in each hand. The evidence will be stashed in your drawers.

You worked on your practical assignment for almost two hours while also studying, before sending it to your crew. Your hands were raised above your head as you reclined back in your chair.

You exhale