Chapter 3

The next morning, kook comes downstairs, his mind still filled with thoughts of Tae from the photograph. He's heading out the door when his mother's voice stops him.

Mrs. Jeon: "Son, we've arranged a meeting for you today. You can meet that boy at 2 o'clock at 'Sweet Haven Café'."

Kook pauses, his hand on the doorknob. Without turning, he gives a curt nod and leaves, not trusting himself to speak.

At his office, kook finds it hard to concentrate. His eyes keep flicking to the clock, a mixture of anticipation and nervousness building in his chest.

When his phone alarm chimes at 1:30, he's surprised to find himself already reaching for his jacket.

As he drives to the café, kook thinks about his unusual behavior. He, who usually makes others wait, is now rushing to be on time. The irony isn't lost on him.

Arriving at the Café', kook scans the cozy interior. Their reserved table is empty. He takes a seat, pulling out his phone to pass the time, but his eyes keep flicking towards the entrance.

Suddenly, kook feels a presence. He looks up and his breath catches in his throat.

There, standing before him, is Kim Taehyung in person. The photograph hadn't done him justice. He looks even more handsome in person - warm eyes, perfect features, an aura of gentle strength. Kook finds himself staring, his heart racing

Tae : "Hello I am Kim taehyung" His voice is deep and melodious.

Kook : "Jeon Jungkook", says coldly.

As Tae takes his seat, Jungkook notices the other man studying him intently. The weight of Tae's gaze makes kook's pulse quicken further.

Trying to regain his composure, kook calls over a waiter and attempts to ignore his racing heart as he engages in conversation with Tae during their meal.

Tae : "May I ask... are you truly comfortable with this marriage?" asked softly.

Kook nods, keeping his expression neutral despite the turmoil inside.

Tae : "But why? I am nothing compared to you. I'm just a middle-class boy who works in a cafe," he replied humbly.

Kook : "I know but I don't care. I am ready for this marriage" said coldly.

Tae's face lights up with a boxy smile that makes kook's heart skip a beat.

Kook: "But I have a condition".

Tae : "what?", tilting his head curiously.

Kook : "After the wedding, we'll reside at my home."

Tae : "But...

Kook : "No buts. Did you really think I would live in your small apartment? Never.", says harshly.

Tae's face falls and kook feels a pang of pain in his heart, but he ignores it.

Tae : "He's right. How can a world-powerful CEO live in a small apartment?" he thought to himself.

"Ok as you wish", says with a small smile

The small, sad smile Tae offers makes kook's chest ache. He opens his mouth to say something - anything - to erase that look from Tae's face, but the words won't come.

They finish their meal in uncomfortable silence. They go their separate ways - kook back to his office and Tae to his café job

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