“Thank you for the ride Taehyung. Have a good day. Drive safely. I hope your meeting goes well.” I smiled at him taking my bag ready to leave the car and walk into the company.

“hm.” He said pulling me to him as he pecked my forehead, “Take care” He said making me nod.

He had a meeting with Sanco enterprise. It's a big company.

I got out of the car as I waved a bye to him, Watching him drive away and walked into the company.

“Good morning Mam” the receptionist wished as I smiled at her.

“Good morning Ms Han” she smiled back as she bowed a little.

I walked to my cabin and started working as soon as I got there.

Winters are cold. The year's about to end soon.

•{Time skip}•

(on the phone)

You :- How was your meeting?

Taehyung :- It went well. We'll be working with the other company soon. Our company is getting more bigger and famous.

You :- Yay! I'm so proud of you seriously.

Taehyung :- *smiles* Thankyou.

You :- When will you here?

Taehyung :- almost there. End the call.

You :- okay.

I ended the call, hearing a beep.

Taehyung was picking me up from office. He said that he wants to eat outside today so he left early from work and was now coming to get me.

He is really happy because of the meeting.

I saw Taehyung stopping the car infront of me as I excitedly hopped in.

“Hey!” I said.

“How was your day?” He smiled.

“It was good. How was yours?” I asked him.

“Tiring but fine.” He said as I smiled.

“I'm glad at least your day went well.” I said as he nodded.

After driving for some minutes, Taehyung stopped the car in the parking lot of a restaurant.

It's quite famous in here.

“Lets go.” he said making me give him a nod.

We stepped inside as a waitress came forward and showed us a table and asked for our orders.

After deciding together, Taehyung and I decided to eat the same thing.

He is quite too loving today isn't he?

“You seem really happy.” I said as he gave me a genuine smile. One that reached his eyes and showed happiness.

My heart melted seeing his pure smile as I smiled widely back at him.

“hm.” He replied shortly.

“Is it because of the deal you got?” I asked him.

“Kind of. And I'm also happy to be back free.. With you....” He said mumbling the last two words as I smiled.

Did he missed me while he worked hard?

“I'm glad you're happy.” I said as he looked at me with softness as I saw care and affection in his eyes.

The eyes that once looked empty is now showing affection for me. He's putting so much effort into this relationship.

I smiled due to his behaviour that always makes me awestruck.

“Thank you for everything.” I smiled reflecting the same emotion in my eyes.

He put my bangs and strands behind my ear in a want to take a better look at my face, which somehow made me feel shy. He looked at me as if I was the most prettiest to him.

“No. Thank you.” He said as I shyly smiled at him since he was being too open and affectionate.

Soon our food was served to us as we starting eating together.

I told Taehyung about my work and day as he quietly listened to me and responded well from time to time.

We were having such a fun time until I saw a girl approaching us.

“Taehyung?” she walked toward us taking a better look at Taehyung's face.

“Oh my God. It's really you.” He screamed as she came running toward Taehyung and clung onto him.

I felt a little uncomfortable seeing her embracing my husband like that but to my surprise, Taehyung didnt say anything.

Moreover he just smiled and moved to the seat next to him making a seat for her.

“How are you? You didn't meet me for a long time!” She blabbed, completely ignoring my presence.

“I am good, just busy. How are you?” he asked her as well.

I uncomfortably stopped eating my food putting the spoons and forks on the plate as I sat there silently.

“Good! I miss-” She was about to speak but stopped when she finally noticed me, “Who is she?” she asked looking at me. My face and then my dress-up.

“...Oh um.. she's my wife..” He said in a low tone as I felt a unusual emotion run through me when he hesitantly said I'm his wife.

“really? When did you get married? you never invited me.” She asked looking at me with some unreadable expressions.

They weren't bad.. I just couldn't put my hand on what she wanted to show..

“Oh it was just a arranged marriage.” Taehyung replied as I felt a pang in my heart hearing his words.

I waited for him to introduce her but he didn't. So she did.

“Hello! I'm Ra Yima Taehyung's--” I again felt uncomfortable when Taehyung suddenly cut her off in the middle of her introduction.

“Friend. She's my friend.” I felt something wrong as I noticed her looking at Taehyung with confused eyes.

“Oh um hello Ra Yima ssi.. I'm y/n.” I introduced as she smiled.

“It's good meeting you y/n.” she smiled happily as I nodded.

“It's the same for me Yima ssi.” I spoke smiling uncomfortably as I spoke again, “um if you don't mind.. I would like to use the rest room..” They nodded their head as I swiftly got up walking to the Washroom.

I got inside as I looked at myself in the mirror.

“Nothing's wrong right?” I said to myself.

“Why do I feel weird and unusual?” I sighed before tying my hairs in a loose pony before walking out again.

“Why did you call me your friend though?” I heard Yima say as I was about to go our table.

“I don't want her to know about us.” Taehyung spoke.

Us? What is that supposed to mean?

“She might not like you meeting me..” He spoke as I frowned hearing him.

Why would I feel bad about him meeting his friend?

Is he cheating on me behind my back?

“Come on. She shouldn't mind. Besides you guys were arranged. It shouldn't really matter.”

“I know but it isn-” I felt a knife stabbed in my heart as he agreed with her.

Is that all he thinks of me as? His arranged wife? Nothing else? Was he really faking it all infront of me?

I sighed avoiding eye contact with both of them as I quickly walked to the table and took my seat.

“oh you're back.” She said as I nodded, faking a smile at her.

“Um I'll take my leave now.. Bye.. See you later Taehyung.” She said before getting up and walking away.

I watched her leave as my eyes diverted to Taehyung looking at her disappearing figure.

That's what he was probably happy about. Meeting her.

“Finish your food.” Taehyung spoke as I slightly nodded before picking up the spoon again.

I quickly started finishing my food without saying anything to Taehyung.

“Um excuse me for a min. I'll be back.” He said as I nodded.

He stood up and walked somewhere as I didn't looked up at him and silently ate my food.

Why did he do this to me? I literally started having feelings for him. He just thought of me as a responsibility He had because we got arranged.

Am i really nothing else to him?

I blinked the tears away which took place in my eyes.

He was never going to tell me if I didn't find out by myself.

“Um mam the bill..” The same waitress came handing me the bill as I quickly paid for our food.

I shouldn't be a burden right? He's my arranged husband after all.

I smiled at her as she bowed down to me after seeing some tips in it, “Thank you mam” she spoke before walking away.

I saw Taehyung coming back after some minutes as I quickly looked away from him.

“Oh you're done.” He said.

“Yeah. Let's go.” I said taking my stuff.

“let me pa-” He started but I cut him off.

“I already paid it. Don't worry. I wont let you pay for everything everytime Taehyung ssi.” I spoke as I noticed his eyes turning confused.

“Let's go..” I said walking past him to his car as he followed me.

We quickly sat down and he started driving.

He didn't say anything to me.

I wished he would tell me the truth. But he's quiet. He doesn't want to tell me the truth.

I started using my phone to avoid him and the uneasy and hurtful feeling inside me.

I felt Taehyung look at me from time to time expecting me to speak but I didnt. I kept quiet. Just like he did.

After some good minutes we finally reached home.

“Is something wrong?” He asked taking his seat belt off as i did the same.

“No.” I said looking at him smiling before coming out of the car. He followed my actions as he walked into the house with me.

“I'll get changed.” I said and walked to our room without waiting for his reply.

I quickly took my clothes to the bathroom and changed as I came out to see Taehyung already changed.

He was sitting on the bed looking down but soon looked up as he saw me coming out of the bathroom.

(Author POV)

He fixed his gaze on her while getting up and walking toward her.

“I know something is wrong. Just tell me what is it please.”

“Nothing is wrong Taehyung ssi. I'm just tired.” She spoke softly walking toward the bed but was pulled back by a desperate Taehyung.

“No I know something is up. You need to talk it through y/n.” He said holding her arms gently with worry filled in his eyes.

Indeed it didn't go unnoticed by her but she shrugged it off, thinking its her misunderstanding his emotions.

“no I don't.” She spoke finally looking at him in the eyes.

“Why? Did somebody say something to you?” He spoke cupping her face.

Y/n took Taehyung's hand off of her face and spoke seriously, “What am I to you Taehyung ssi?”

An unknown feeling rushed through Taehyung as he heard her asking that, “You're my wife. My responsibility of course.” He said looking at her in the eyes.

She shook her head, “Why am I your responsibility? Is it because we are arranged?”

“What are you saying y/n? What actually happened?” He asked holding her face in one of his hand.

“no. Answer me.” she spoke firmly despite her glossy eyes which slowly started filling Taehyung up with worry.

“Yes.. Because we are mar-” She cut him off in the middle backing away from him slightly nodding her head.

“Wh-what's wrong?” He stuttered feeling a pain in his chest as he saw his wife backing away from him and his touch.

“I want to sleep.” She said faintly closing her eyes to stop the tears from coming out.

“No. What's wrong? Tell me!” He spoke a little louder this time as his wife looked away from him.

“Is she really just your friend Taehyung ssi?” she said looking at him in the eyes mainting a distance which unknowingly hurted both of them.

“..Y/n? Are...you doubting me...?” He spoke in a low tone. Wishing silently for her to say a no.

She had no answer for him as she stood there looking at him, “Tell me y/n. Do you not trust me?” He said not wanting to believe what she just asked him.

“Why do you not want me to know about you both?” She spoke gathering courage to speak up.

“You were eavesdropping on us?” He asked her with a confused face.

“I didn't wanted to. I was coming back and you guys were talking so I couldn't help but to listen!” She Said loudly.

“y/n she is ju-” He tried speaking but she cut him off.

“Lies! I'm just your arranged wife! Why did you say I would mind you meeting your friend Taehyung ssi? Is she something more than that?” I said looking at him.

“You're accusing me of cheating on you?” He said feeling his heart ache realizing his wife doesn't trust him.

“What am I supposed to think when you're agreeing with her while she tells you that my fucking opinion shouldn't matter to you because we were arranged.”

“I didnt mean it like that for fuck's sake y/n!” He yelled at her.

“Then what did you mean Taehyung ssi! Did you hear yourself when you called me your wife infront of her? How much it sounded as if you're unsure of about our marriage! So unsure and ashamed of me!”

“Why do you make such a big deal of things y/n? Stop fucking overthinking everything so much!” He yelled making her flinch because of his harsh words and tone.

“I didn't want to make a big deal! I was being quiet! I kept quiet! You started this! And if I bother you too much then tell me! I'll leave so you go back to her!” She yelled at him back making him clench his jaw as he gritted his teeth together.

“Is this why you were cold to me Taehyung ssi? Did you really take my responsibility up until now because we were arranged?” she asked him

“So what? What if I'm cheating on you with her huh?” he spoke through gritted teeth as she felt her whole world stopping.

“what will you do? You know you can't leave me because you do not want your parents to be upset.” He spat harshly as she heard him clearly digging her nails into her palm to stop herself from bursting in front of him.

But what he spoke next made her completely lose her all the control she tried to keep.

••••

First of all! I'm sorry... I know I made you guys wait and I'm very thankful for your patience.

I have been feeling sick since 2-3 days and also I have been busy in my studies so I couldn't make a lot of time... Please try to bear a little..

I have exams coming soon as well so I need to focus on my studies better. I hope you guys understand!

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