Belong to him - Jaekyung/Dan18+

Ch.23 Hurt

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"You need to break up with him."

Dan's eyes widened in surprise, his mind struggling to process the unexpected statement. The air in the room suddenly felt heavy, and a mix of confusion and concern washed over him. 

Dan's heart skipped a beat, a sense of dread washing over him. He had only recently entered into a relationship with Jaekyung, and the thought of anything threatening their newfound happiness sent a chill down his spine. He took a moment to collect his thoughts before responding.

"Wh..what do you mean?" Dan asked, his voice barely above a whisper. "Why would someone ask us to break up? We just started dating."

"Break up with Jaekyung?" Dan repeated, his voice laced with disbelief. "I... I don't understand. Why would you say that?"

Dan couldn't digest what was happening. He was really confused, Dan's mind raced, his thoughts a jumble of questions and doubts. 

"And..and who are you?"

The man sighed, his gaze filled with empathy. "I am closely related to Jaekyung. I understand this is difficult to hear, but I have information that suggests it would be in your best interest to end your relationship with Jaekyung. Some certain circumstances and factors make it necessary."

Dan's mind raced, a whirlwind of emotions crashing against his thoughts. He couldn't fathom the idea of losing Jaekyung so soon after finding love and happiness together. His heart shattered into pieces, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Why?" Dan choked out, his voice trembling. "Can't you give me a reason? I need to understand why this is happening."

The man's expression softened, a mix of sympathy and regret evident in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Dan, but I can't disclose all the details. Trust me when I say that it's for your safety and well-being. Sometimes, we must make difficult choices to protect ourselves and the ones we care about."

 "But all I can say right now is, he is going to be married soon." The man continued.

"What?" 

Dan felt a wave of emotions crash over him—confusion, anger, and profound sadness. He couldn't comprehend why someone would request such a drastic action, especially without providing a clear explanation. The weight of the situation bore down on him, threatening to suffocate his hopes and dreams.

"How can I believe you?"

The man reached into his briefcase and retrieved a folder containing documents and photographs. He handed them to Dan, who began to examine the contents with a mix of trepidation and hope.

"This is the woman and she is going to be the wife of Jaekyung."

Dan looked closely at the photos. The woman and Jaekyung were sitting face to face-in a restaurant. He looked at the documents stating Jaekyung was in a marriage contract with the girl. As Dan delved into the materials, his emotions fluctuated. Doubt and confusion battled against the memories of the love and connection he shared with Jaekyung. He scrutinized the evidence carefully, looking for any signs that would either confirm or dispel his fears.

He had always trusted Jaekyung and believed in their love. The suddenness of this revelation left him torn between scepticism and inner turmoil.

Jooha, sensing the distress in his friend, entered the living room after showering and noticed the tense atmosphere. His eyes darted between Dan and the mysterious man, concern etched on his face.

"What's going on?" Jooha asked, his voice laced with worry.

Dan, struggling to find his voice, looked at Jooha, tears streaming down his face. "He's telling me... he's telling us to break up, Jooha. I don't understand why or how this could be happening."