𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦

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A luxurious living room is occupied by several individuals. Two families have come together to determine the future of two individuals, marriage. The glimmering chandelier above them sparkles brightly in a shade of yellow while the coffee table is laden with appetizers that are permeating the room with their scent.

Both families are Kim. Indeed, the Kims are destined for the Kims. This is what they claim. Only intra-caste marriage is permitted in their community. Both families are unfamiliar with each other, but the sole aspect that unifies them is their affluent surname.

A man resting at the edge of the couch twists his wrist to glance at the time discreetly before turning his head toward the source of the voice calling his name.

A grin appears on his face as he nods his head, conserving his energy by refraining from speaking.

His jet-black hair, slicked back with gel and complemented by a small diamond earring on his left ear, gives him the appearance of a model. The polished shoes he wears, along with a golden Rolex watch on his wrist and a tailored navy blue suit that perfectly fits his frame, suggest that this man is indeed a businessman.

A prosperous businessman who values affluent families and society desires nothing more than a partner of his caliber. Gazing at her family members, he can already envision how much their status, mindset, class, and wealth align.

Their parents’ discussion fades into the background as his gaze shifts to the direction from where a girl appears in his view. A tingling feeling spreads through his body.

Her anxious demeanor quickly transforms into a neutral expression and then into a smile. A slight smile lingers on her face as her eyes scan the living room, observing every unfamiliar face.

Her eyes connect with his eagle like gaze for a brief moment before she locates her father.

By now, everyone has acknowledged her presence, and her father is the first to take action. Rising from his seat, her father approaches her, taking her hands in his.

“This is my daughter, Maeve.” His voice brims with pride as he presents her to everyone. The man whose heart pauses for a moment continues to gaze at her with a single word resonating in his thoughts. maeve, which signifies Intoxicating, just as he typically desires. Reality doesn’t fit him in any case; all he yearns for is to become intoxicated to flee this world that is dismantling every one of his brain cells. isn’t she a perfect match for him already.

She simply smiles brightly, bowing in respect. Sitting next to her father, she glances at her mother, who nods her head to reassure her. A man in his fifties then says, “Here is my son Taehyung, why don’t you two go and chat? ” Her mother agrees, saying, “Yes, the terrace offers a lovely view of the pond behind the house, Maeve, take him there. ” This is the moment she notices the person who stands up from his seat, looking at her. She felt puzzled because of the two young men beside their fathers.

That’s why she didn’t look at either man properly, but now that he stood up on his own, she also rose to guide him upstairs. Her heart raced uncontrollably at his presence just behind her. As they both arrive at the terrace, a gentle breeze calms her nerves, and she walks to the edge, placing her palm on the glass railing.

Taehyung is positioned next to her, gazing at the stunning scenery before him. She observes his side profile and opts to shatter the quiet.

“Hey Taehyung.”

Her gentle voice reaches his ears, causing him to turn entirely towards her, momentarily stopping her heart. “Hey Maeve” his rich voice resonates, making her pupils widen for a brief moment before she steadies her expression.

She hadn’t anticipated his voice to be so deep. For a moment, they both continue to stare at one another, battling with their own thoughts.

She gazes at him with a smile, and he mirrors her expression, already envisioning their future life together after marriage.” I need you to turn me down” Her words echo in his mind, diminishing his radiant smile.

She shifts her attention to the pond ahead, asking, “can you see that individual?” He follows her line of sight to spot a man leaning against the car with a cigarette dangling from his lips.

The man was observing them, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.” He is my boyfriend, Min Yoongi.” Taehyung regards her with a sympathetic look, then pivots to exit the terrace.

At the door, he turns slightly to cast a glance back at her, and with his fingers, he sweeps his hair back before descending the stairs to rejoin others who are still conversing with smiles on their faces.

Throwing a wink at her boyfriend, Maeve strolls back to her family, who are already making bids to Taehyung’s family. She glances at everyone and finally at Taehyung, who is looking back at her.

An electric feeling courses through her body due to his gaze, which reveals no emotions whatsoever.

He is seated in the driver’s seat and shifts his focus when he senses a tap on his shoulder. It is his brother, who is seated next to him in the passenger seat. Kim Namjoon, the older brother of Kim Taehyung, waves at Maeve, and she offers a light smile before responding with a wave.

His wife, Kim Serin, occupies the backseat of the car, while their parents are in another vehicle driven by a chauffeur.

Their sleek black car departs from her two-story luxurious home, leaving only the strange feeling in her heart.

Shrugging off her thoughts, she walks into the living room where her younger brother Kim Ryun is already there waiting for her. A playful smile lingers on his face as she takes a seat next to him.

Their parents are also seated in front of her, looking at her intently. She is aware of what is about to happen, so she straightens her back, anticipating her parents to speak.

“I already like his family and the guy; what do you think, Maeve? ” her father asks, and she fidgets with her fingers, replying, “I don’t have any objections if he doesn’t have any. ”

Her mother beams at her daughter, enveloping her in a loving hug. Maeve embraces her mother with a bright smile, although her reason differs from theirs.

Her father receives a call from someone and steps away from them, while Ryun jabs at his sister’s waist. She shoots him a glare but frowns when he displays a number from her phone that he holds.

“Number of your other half, Maeve,” he teases, saving the number under his name, Kim Taehyung.

She rolls her eyes, twisting her neck to look at her father, who once more approaches them with a grin showing all of his teeth. She beams at her father, but as she listens, her smile diminishes at lightning speed.

" This call came from Taehyung’s father, who stated that Taehyung agrees for this marriage.” Her mouth opened in a gasp for breath, and she quickly clenched her palm tightly, grinning at them. Clearly, the smile is insincere.

The next moment, her father comes up to her with the sweet that was already on the table. She opens her mouth, consuming the sweetness that tastes bitter because of her absent-mindedness. Her heart tightens painfully, and in the next instant, it transforms into anger.

After saying goodbye, she heads to her room, locking it from the inside. As she dials the first number, she waits for the other person to answer the call.

Her hand holds the phone close to her ear as he answers, saying, “Hello, my dear fiancé. ” She inhales a large breath of air, then exclaims, “Don’t you dare regard me in all this, you fucker; call my parents and tell them that you don’t want to marry me. ” Her voice rings in his ear, and he laughs at her remarks, as if she’s joking.

In the next moment, his laughter fades, and with a smirk playing on his lips, he says, “What do you think, Maeve? Kim Taehyung doesn’t like to hear ‘no’ from anyone. ” His tone carries a trace of mockery. “Why should I obey your words? ” She snarls in annoyance as she hears his words and states to meet her at the chocolate story cafe in the evening,

" if you have the audacity to not appear, then I will turn your life into a nightmare.”

After saying this, she hangs up the call and tosses her phone onto her soft mattress.

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