Predestination (운명)

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"Are you serious?" Your mother asked with a surprising look on her face, yet there was a glint of happiness along with it.

"Yes."

Soon the arrangements were made. Only a few relatives were allowed while the others, including the media reporters were sent back. Publicity was the last thing they wanted in the situation. That too when both Taehyung and you were popular enough in Korea, him being a famous detective while you were the heir to 'Lee Corporation'.

You didn't understand how on the earth had you agreed to this marriage, with Teahyung. Sure, you both were good friends, but you didn't feel anything towards him. But you nevertheless agreed to it. Whether it was due to gush of emotions or for the sake of your mother's happiness, you didn't know.

Here you were, getting ready, again. Due to the heated situation moments ago, the makeup on your face had ruined and made it more uglier. Your mother helped you and you couldn't help but notice the excitement in her, subconsciously, you began smiling too.

- - -

Around 400 people were invited but only less than 40 remained, including the wedding photographer who your mother made stay.

'Maybe she's really into this.' You thought as you internally shook your head.

Your dad linked arms with you as you both began walking towards the aisle. You weren't nervous anymore, you felt no emotions. You couldn't even raise your head to meet others' eyes, you were scared. Scared that they would judge you, pity you.

"Take care of my daughter." That's when you realised that you were right in front of Taehyung. He was wearing a black suit and you had to admit that he was incredibly handsome. He had the same expression as yours, but managed to force a smile to your father.

He held your hand in the most delicate way possible, as if you were fragile. His smooth skin was warm to yours and you felt protected for the first time in many months.

"Are you okay with this?" He whispered to you but no one noticed it, you gave him slight nod and held his hands tighter.

The priest was muttering words and you payed no attention to it, tears threatened to spill out, but you bit your lip and forced yourself not to. You were tapping your foot and were looking down all the time.

Taehyung, noticed that you were not alright, and he rubbed your hand with his thumb in a soothing way and you felt better.

"Do you Lee Y/n, take Kim Taehyung as your husband?"

'It was supposedly Park Jimin.'

'Y/n, you need to forget him, he was motherfucker who ruined your life.'

'But I cannot, why? Why am I like this?'

"I-I.." Your breath hitched.

'Shit, Y/n at least keep your mother and the rest happy.'

"Ye-Yes I do!" You finally replied.

'Did you ever think about Taehyung? What about him?'

"Do you Kim Taehyung take Lee Y/n as your wife?"

'Please say no, it's for your own good.' You thought.

"Yes I do." With that tears rolled your cheeks instantly.

'WHY? TEAEHYUNG YOU NEED TO STAY AWAY FRO ME!'

Warm fingers brushed your cheeks and you looked up instinctively, it was him of course.

'Don't cry, it will be alright.' He mouthed.

"Now you may kiss the bride." The priest smiled.

Taehyung came forward and bent down slightly, since you were shorter.

He muttered a quick sorry and placed his lips on yours. They were warm, soft and...loving.

His kiss was completely Jimin's. Jimin's were rough and lustful, you realised it now. Taehyung's soft and loving and you shamelessly craved for more.

Soon the warmness was gone as he released himself from the kiss, you suddenly felt cold. You wanted to hug him, but that would rather be selfish of you.

You couldn't imagine how Taehyung would be feeling. He must be in a shock too, yet he physically looks fine. He must've been hiding it.

The lunch went on very silently. People weren't being loud, the only ones were your parents who were happy that their daughter was finally married. Namjoon and Yoongi joined you both during lunch so the atmosphere wasn't very awkward.

- - -

"How could you marry her Taehyung?" Namjoon shouted. He had grabbed Taehyung towards the empty room in the hotel while Yoongi followed them silently.

"What else could I do? She couldn't have married in the future hyung!"

"What do you mean!?" Namjoon asked, confused.

"It's their freaking family tradition!"

- - -

Your mother had forced Taehyung for a cup of tea again and he couldn't say no to the sweet woman.

"I am happy that Y/n found someone on her own, she's lucky." Your mom bought up a topic since they didn't have anything to talk.

"Yeah, Jimin's a nice guy." Taehyung complimented.

"True. Besides that, she wasn't forced like me. It was an arranged marriage between her father and me. Things didn't go well since he was busy making money instead of spending time with us that we had to end with a divorce."

"Ahh, I see. You could marry someone else though?" Taehyung wasn't sure if he could interfere in personal matters.

"It's a family tradition you see. I can only marry once. There are so many rules."

"Really?"

"Hmm. Y/n had an aunt, Somi. On the day of her wedding itself, her fiancé died in a car accident right before the wedding ceremony. How unfortunate." She took a deep breath, "If someone would have volunteered to marry her that day, she would have a family by now. Instead, she's in the hospital because of mental trauma. I hope nothing like that happens to our Y/n."

"Don't worry, auntie, our Y/n will stay happy!"

- - -

"And when Jimin was caught and was taken by the police, I could clearly see the pain in her mom's eyes. I didn't want anything to happen to Y/n, so I had to marry her. Am I wrong Hyung!?" He shouted the last sentence.

"How will you tell her that you already have a girlfriend?"