chapter 6

Y/N barely had time to react before she felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her. The unexpected hug made her body stiffen as she looked up, startled, to see Zaid grinning at her."How are you, sister-in-law?" he asked, his voice filled with warmth.It took her a second to collect herself before replying, "I... I'm good, Zaid. What about you?"Zaid pulled away, his smile widening. "After seeing you, I'm perfectly fine." His eyes twinkled with mischief as he added, "You are so beautiful, noona."Y/N felt heat rise to her cheeks at his compliment. She gave a small, shy smile, lowering her gaze, which only made Zaid chuckle. He turned slightly and made a small gesture with his hand, signaling two girls to join them. One of them, a lively-looking girl with an easygoing demeanor, stepped forward."Hi, Y/N! I'm Bora," she greeted cheerfully before pulling Y/N into a hug.Y/N hesitated for a second before hugging her back. "Nice to meet you.""Same here!" Bora beamed, pulling away. "This is the first time I'm seeing you, and let me tell you, it's great to meet you."Y/N smiled politely. "It's also my first time meeting all of you. I never knew that J-Jungkook had cousins."At that, Bora's expression instantly shifted to one of pure shock. Her eyes widened as she turned to Jungkook, who was standing slightly behind Y/N, looking disinterested in the conversation."Wait-he didn't tell you about us?" Bora asked incredulously.Y/N shook her head, and Bora immediately narrowed her eyes at Jungkook. "You muscle pig!" she scolded him. "I'll deal with you later."Jungkook rolled his eyes but didn't bother responding.Bora, however, was quick to change the subject. "Anyway, I'm starving. My stomach is practically crying right now." She dramatically rubbed her belly, making Y/N chuckle.Zaid groaned, face-palming. "Noona, don't mind her. She's always hungry. She's actually a pig in disguise."Bora gasped, smacking Zaid's arm while he laughed, sticking his tongue out at her.Y/N giggled at their banter. "Why would I mind? It's good to eat. You all should freshen up first. Dinner is ready."Bora's eyes lit up. "Wow! I'm so excited to taste your cooking. Where's my foo-" She paused, catching herself. "I mean, my room?"Y/N chuckled, shaking her head before giving her directions."Oh! Y/N, can you ask someone to bring my luggage?""Of course," Y/N nodded.Zaid raised his hand. "Noona, mine too."Both Zaid and Bora disappeared upstairs, leaving Y/N standing there with the last guest-Leena. Unlike the others, Leena had been quiet, her gaze subtly flicking back and forth between Y/N and Jungkook.Leena finally stepped forward, giving a small, obviously forced smile. "It's nice to meet you," she said, though her voice lacked any genuine warmth. Her eyes flickered over Y/N's figure in a way that made her feel slightly self-conscious.Y/N offered a polite smile. "It's great to meet you too. Please, come inside. You should freshen up. I'll serve dinner in the meantime."Leena's lips curled into something that wasn't quite a smirk. "Whatever," she muttered before turning on her heels and heading upstairs.As soon as she was out of sight, Y/N let out a small breath, shaking off the unease that settled in her chest. When she turned her head, she caught Jungkook watching her. His gaze was unreadable, dark eyes locked onto hers.She hesitated before offering him a small smile. He didn't return it. Instead, he simply turned away, walking in the opposite direction.Y/N sighed. It's going to be difficult.---Dinner TimeEveryone was seated in the dining area, chatting amongst themselves while Y/N served them. The table was filled with delicious homemade dishes, and the rich aroma filled the air.Bora wasted no time. She was already stuffing food into her mouth like she hadn't eaten in days."Noona, this is delicious!" Zaid praised as he took another bite.Bora, her mouth full, tried to speak but only managed muffled words. "Yesh! Tha fooh ish amashin!"Everyone laughed at her, while she simply grinned, not the least bit embarrassed.Y/N smiled, enjoying the warm atmosphere. But it was short-lived.Leena, who had been quiet for most of dinner, suddenly spoke up."Do you know where Mia is, Jungkook?" she asked casually.The entire room fell silent. Y/N's smile faltered as she noticed how everyone suddenly tensed. She glanced at Jungkook, who was staring at his plate, his jaw tight."How would I know where she is?" he replied flatly.Leena feigned surprise. "Oh? That's strange. We all know how close you two were. You were practically inseparable."Y/N blinked, confused. Mia? Who's Mia?Leena's lips twitched into a knowing smile as she side-glanced at Y/N. "Seems like she doesn't know anything. This should be fun," she thought to herself."I miss her so much," Leena continued dramatically. "She was my best friend, after all. I bet she misses us too. Especially you, Jungkook. Remember how she used to call you five times a day? She always said her day wouldn't be complete without hearing your voice."The words felt like a knife slicing through the air. Y/N's stomach twisted uncomfortably.Leena turned to her with a falsely sweet smile. "Did you know, Y/N? Jungkook was crazy about Mia. He always prioritized her over everything else."Y/N forced a small, nervous laugh. "Oh... that's-um, that's nice."But in reality, she didn't feel nice at all.She didn't even know who Mia was, yet the way Leena was talking made her feel something unfamiliar-a tightness in her chest.Zaid, noticing the rising tension, quickly changed the topic. "Let's talk later. First, let's finish eating. I'm exhausted."With that, the conversation shifted, but the unease in Y/N's heart lingered.---NightfallLater that night, after finishing the dishes, Y/N headed to their room. Jungkook was on the other side, rummaging through some files, completely absorbed in his work.Y/N hesitated before speaking. "Mia must be your close friend, right?"Jungkook didn't even look at her. "Hmm."She bit her lip. "You must miss her a lot."Jungkook finally looked up but only for a second. His expression remained unreadable. "A lot."Y/N felt something sting inside her, but she swallowed it down. She wanted to ask more, to understand, but before she could-"Can you stop talking?" Jungkook suddenly said, his voice clipped. "I want to sleep. I have to go to the office tomorrow."Y/N's heart sank. She hadn't meant to bother him."I'm sorry," she murmured softly, turning onto her side. "Good night."Jungkook didn't respond. He simply closed his eyes.Y/N stared at the ceiling, her mind restless. Something about tonight didn't sit right with her.And for the first time since marrying Jungkook, she felt truly alone.What will the effect of truth on their relationship?Will Jungkook ever be able to show some Importance to his wife?Stay to know more about thier life.Its the chapter😍Hope you all had enjoyed Munchkins 🧡Tell me ok Your Coconut 🥥