Love of My Life

4 O'Clock

Taehyung POV

On the way to the Vogue photoshoot, I got a call from the detective from NSA.  I was somewhat relieved when he had informed me that they caught a suspect.  They reviewed the cameras at our Barcelona concert and some street cameras after I gave them a lead. The detective was confident they got the guy. This is finally coming to an end.

We arrived at the location of the shoot and I'm anxious.  Blackpink is part of the shoot as well as members from EXO, Twice, GOT7, and seventeen.  If my mind was not so restless,  I would have enjoyed this moment.  It's kind of lit.

I'm sitting in the corner, observing everyone slowly trickles in.  Everyone started to mingle with other groups.  We have a pretty good camaraderie with the guys from GOT7 so they were hanging out and joking around with the rest of my crew. I greeted everyone, but I remained quiet.  I've learned throughout the years to keep my mouth shut if I have nothing meaningful to say.

Funny, how I've developed a sixth- sense like ability when it comes to Rose. I knew the moment she entered the room even without turning to see her.

When I finally did, I felt like I was in a movie.  Everything else around us had stopped and faded into the background.  It was just Rose and I.

The moment I saw her, my anxiety evaporated and was replaced by nervous excitement.

Rose was wearing a Valentino red gown, simple but elegantly cut. She's stunning.

I'm glad she looks well and didn't lose any weight. I missed her smell, her voice, her warmth, and her skewed sense of humor.

I was about to greet her, but I stopped on my tracks.

I saw G-dragon holding her hand to help her get up on the platform set.

I saw red.

Hyung Jin who was standing near me recognized the change in my facial expression and stopped me from taking a step further. He looked at me and without saying a word, instructed me to go the bathroom to chill.

"V!"

I really don't need any problems right now.

Joy from Red Velvet caught up with me.

"I texted you after music bank to ask you if you  wanted to hang out, but you never answered me."

"I'm surprised to see you here.  I'm really sorry. I was busy and preoccupied."

Then, I heard the familiar sound of Rose's laughter approaching our direction, mingled with a male voice.

Just my luck!

Rose and G-dragon were walking towards Joy and I.  We all stopped and stared at each other for what feels like eternity.

I bowed to them politely and they both followed suit.

"Rose, may  I talk to you for a minute?" I broke the awkward silence.

"I'm busy and preoccupied, sorry." Her facial expression was unreadable and she continued to walk with G-dragon without blinking.

I heard from Jimin that both of them are working on a new song together that will be out by award season.  That's a lot of time spent together. 

I felt nauseous.  She can't possibly move on from me this fast. 

"I see you like her."

"Huh?"

"You know you never looked at me that way when we're dating.  I get it now. Good luck."

There's sadness in Joy's eyes, but I could hear the sincerity in her voice. 

"I more than like her. But, luck seems to be very elusive nowadays." I bowed to her and went back to the photoshoot full of regret.

Rose POV

I swear I should have smacked  V harder than Hyung Hoseok did.  He's cold, then he's hot. Can he just leave me alone so I could move on with my life?

I don't know who's genius idea is it to put me next to V during the shoot.

It's unbearable. I don't want to start crying in front of everyone.

I'm trying hard to stay unaffected by his stunts and not to show any emotions while he's next to me.

He kept staring at me the whole shoot. Is he crazy? I'm sure everyone in this room must have figured out that there's something going on between us. V was staring at me with such intensity while he kept fiddling with his pocket.

He's rattling my brain. I don't want to relive the rollercoaster of emotions of the past weeks.

He looks good though in his  Yves St Laurent double breasted white suit.  He has this classic good look as if he was meant to live in another era.  I've been trying to stay strong and not check out his content in social media even when I missed him.

It's difficult not to look at him especially when he's here in the same room breathing the same air.

I needed to do something. I have to end this back and forth once and for all. I need to move on no matter how difficult.

"Hi, Rose!" It was Hyung Hoseok and Hyung Jin. I want to give them a hug in front of everyone, but it's not the custom here in Korea.

"How have you been?" Hyung Hoseok was smiling but his eyes were full of worry.

"I'm hanging in there, but whenever I feel down, I stream your song and it helps me a lot.  Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa have been keeping me occupied, too."

"Let it take it's natural course.  If you need anything, we're here."

"Thank you."

I finally texted V to meet me inside the supply closet away from cameras and prying eyes as soon as we had a break.

How ironic that we will finally meet in the supply closet.

He was already inside by the time I got there.

I closed the door.

"Listen V, I can't stay that long. I don't have time for your little antics . . ."

He interrupted me mid-sentence. Both of his hands cupped my face gently and he kissed me softly.

Those butterfly tingly sensation in my stomach was back.

Get a hold of your dignity Chaeyoung!

I gathered all my mental strength, pushed the temptation away, and slapped him hard on his cheek.

"I'm not some cheap date you could discard like a hot potato then seduced into persuasion!"

"Forgive me, Rose. I didn't intend any disrespect on my part. I just missed you and I couldn't control my enthusiasm." V was rubbing his red cheek, his expression filled with candor. "I just need five minutes to tell you the truth of why I was the biggest coward, then you could run away from me forever, if you want."

He reached into his pocket he was fiddling with earlier and a green box appeared on his hand with letters engraved PCxKT on it.

"I didn't end it because I was bored with you. It's the complete opposite, I love you too much that I didn't know how to protect you."

Taehyung then explained what happened with the sasaeng and my CEO. Then, he bent on one knee and opened the green box. "I know I don't deserve you.  But, please give me a chance to prove to you that I am your soulmate in this life and the next.  Will you grow old with me, Park Chaeyoung?"

I felt dizzy. The spark from the diamond blinded my vision. I've been dreaming of this day ever since the first night we slept together and he said I love you. 

But now  that he's in front of me, it was too much to handle all at once. 

I couldn't answer him and I ran away from there as fast as I could.