The Pretended Couple

10. Reunion

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You and your mom were at a shopping mall. While you usually prefer the convenience of shopping from the comfort of your room buying at just one click but your mom insisted on this outing to give you a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery.

Your mom always make sure to take you out on shopping with her once in a while to make you feel fresh air and change of environment as she is aware of your personality which wasn't like this always. You were a happy outgoing personality

Ever since your father's accident and your busy involvement in business, you've become somewhat withdrawn from the world.

Even though you don't like going out much for shopping however, you couldn't resist your mom's request, knowing it was a chance to spend some quality time with her.

As you strolled through the mall, browsing through various clothing stores, you couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia for your once happy and outgoing personality.

The shopping trip became a bittersweet reminder of the carefree days before life took a different turn. Despite your initial reluctance, you couldn't deny the joy of being in your mom's company and re-discovering the simple pleasure of shopping together.

Amidst the laughter and shared memories, your mom spotted some night pajamas for your father and suggested while going through some pajamas.

"Don't you want to buy something for taehyung? Your one-year anniversary is approaching, after all. Since we're already here, why not find a special present for him?"

A smile formed on your face as you contemplated her words.

Mom is talking about our anniversary while we are thinking of when and how to break this relationship off.

Little does she know that your relationship with Taehyung was never meant to be forever. It was a mutual decision to enter into this pretended relationship, driven by your shared ambition to achieve your business goals and escape the pressure from your parents to settle down. From the very beginning, you both knew that once your dreams were fulfilled, the charade would come to an end.

As you and taehyung embarked on this journey to achieve your business goals and escape the pressure from your parents, you both knew that your relationship was just a facade.

Now, with taehyung receiving the Best Businessman of the Year award, which wasn't his reason to accept this fake relationship but it was his achievement which he wanted, and your dream project sealing a deal with a foreign company, it's clear that your goals have been accomplished. So there's no point now extending your deal with taehyung. It was right time to end.

But why it didn't make you feel happy when everything happened as you expected.

Lost in your thoughts, your mom notices your distant expression and playfully asks.

"Where are you lost baby. Are you already planning how to celebrate your anniversary."

Startled, you quickly deny it, stumbling over your words as you try to come up with an excuse.

"No no, mom! What are you talking about? I was just thinking...uhm...what to buy. (frown) Stop with your delusions."

Your mom chuckles, finding your explanation adorable and simply nods understanding that your mind is elsewhere.

You said trying to change the topic.

"There is still time to buy a gift. And if i have to, I'll buy something like decorations and miniatures as these things attract taehyung."