Beyond the Mansion's Gates || TAENNIE

chapter 28

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Nature's way of expressing and hiding emotions.

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𝙹𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚎'𝚜 𝙿𝙾𝚅

"Are we there yet?" Lisa whined, slumping further on the shot gun seat. Jungkook ignored his girlfriend, whistling to a random tune.

"Ah, what a splendid view." he feigned ignorance at the poor maknae.

You might be wondering on why we're sudden in a van, a few days ago, Lisa proposed an idea.

"Hey guys, since it's the long weekend. Why won't we do some team-building?" she grinned, fanning a team-building brochure on her right hand.

The group started to chat excitedly, a smile broke out from my lips as I feel excited myself for it's my first time.

I wonder how one person could possibly carry people like a building? That person must be really strong.

Also a great opportunity to be off my father's servants. Less chance of getting caught.

Perfect.

I clasp my hands together, raising my hand and they all looked at me with curious eyes. "Do you have any questions regarding the team-building, Jennie?" Chaeyoung asked, my head nodded.

"Who would carry all of us? I believe team-building should have strong muscles for the bottom structure..."

I pointed out, tapping my chin as I pondered in thought. I stiffened when I felt a hand on my shoulder and it was Jimin.

"Jen, oh our dear Jen. How innocent, sweet child. The group's---"

"Just get straight to the point, Lachi," Chaeyoung frowned, arms crossed.

Jimin mischievously grinned, gazing at me once again, a hand on a hip.

"Don't take it literally, it could have various meanings such as I love you. It could be deciphered as I have love for you as a friend/brother/sister blah blah or, the best option, love you as a partner,"  he winked playfully.

I blinked then nodded, scratching my head on how awkward it looks like.

"To simplify his words, words have many meanings that could either be literal or figurative," Chaeyoung smiled, hugging my arm.

" Ah, I didn't know... " I spoke, blushing as I looked away.

" Can you guys hurry up? I have a meeting in a hour," Taehyung tsked, frowning down on his watch. He gazed up, his eyes stern and cold.

The door burst opening, revealing Song Kang who wore a bright grin." Jennie-ah! Hello," he gave a loud greeting towards me before greeting everyone else.

My lips broke out a small smile and nodded my head, muttering my greetings. He offered his hand, I accepted it thinking of a handshake.

He grinned, raising my hand  for his lips to kiss the back of my hand. I became baffled, including the whole room.

Song Kang turned his body towards Taehyung patting his shoulders. "Hyung, the meeting is moved earlier. I was just around the corner and decided to tell you myself. I was lucky to see Ms Jennie here too,"

He smiled brightly while Taehyung glanced at Song Kang's hand on his shoulder, his forehead creased. "Why didn't you tell me beforehand? You should have been more professional, Mr. Song."

"As I've mentioned, it was sudden. Forgive me for my rudeness, Mr Kim," he bowed, a hand on his chest. Taehyung's gazes met mine for a second before he turned his gaze back to Song Kang.