𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮 || 𝐊.𝐍𝐉 ✓

Chapter 20

"It's eomma, she can't come today. Same with appa." Namjoon answered, Seyoung can see fumes in his eyes.

"I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure Taehyung would be upset to know that news." She said sadly, before continuing. "But at least, you are here for him. We are here for Taehyung, Namjoon. Maybe we can still make this day better for him, don't you think?" She suggested, so Namjoon nodded as a small smile formed on his lips.

"How can you always make me feel better?" He asked and placed his arm around her waist as he kisses her forehead.

"It's my talent, you can't deny that." She joked, both then chuckled. "Let's go back? I'm sure you wouldn't want to miss watching Taehyung paint and win." She beamed, so the two went back to their seats, hand in hand.

The competition went well and it was already time for the announcement of winner. Namjoon and his friends held hands as they silently hope for Taehyung's victory.

"And the winner of this years art contest under the category of High School Students, with a total score of 98.3 points, is....." The speaker stated as the drum roll came after, giving anxiety to all of the audience and contestants. "Kim Taehyung of Seoul International High School! Let's give him a round of applause!" She finally announced, receiving a loud cheer from the crowd, but of course, Namjoon and his friends were the loudest.

Taehyung was surprised but he was delighted to receive the trophy and certificate for the winner. The administrators took a picture with him and his painting, before giving the stage to him. Taehyung then looked at his brother and happily showed him the trophy, while Namjoon gave him two thumbs-up and a proud smile on his face. When the even was finally done, Taehyung immediately ran to Namjoon to give him a hug. A bear hug.

"Hyung! I won, look!" He happily said and flaunted his trophy and certificate, with a copy of a picture of him and his painting.

"Congratulations, Taehyung-ah! Hyung is so proud of you." Namjoon replied and ruffled Taehyung's hair.

"That was awesome, hyung! You rock!" Jungkook smiled as he expresses his amazement with his body.

"Congratulations, Tae! I knew you would win." Seyoung cheered as she clapped happily.

"You did great, boy." Yoongi smiled, slightly yawning after, which made the rest to laugh.

"Thank you, Kook! Also, Seyoung-noona, thank you for the banners! And of course, thank you for not sleeping during the whole contest, Yoongi-hyung." He chuckled, joy is heard from his voice.

"Let's go? I reserved a restaurant for us to celebrate your achievement." Namjoon insisted, so they started to walk out of the venue.

"By the way, where are eomma and appa? Are they at the restaurant already?" Taehyung asked, hoping, but then frowned when he heard Namjoon's answer.

"They're, uh.... They'll celebrate with us at home, Taehyung. I'm sure they will be happy to hear your good news." He smiled, to cheer him up, and Taehyung just nodded as he tried to shrug the negative feelings away.

- END OF FLASHBACK -

Now that Taehyung is 25 years old, his parents were still the same, yet they became a little kind to him since he is doing something good for the company. They made him take Business Management back in college even though he wanted to go to Art School. Taehyung had no choice when they said that it will make them proud if he will take Business Management, so he took that course and it did made his parents happy. Now that he is the President of the company, it even made them prouder.

"Yeah, it's been a while...." He whispered.

(How are you? I've heard from Namjoon that you are doing great with handling your position. You made us proud, my dear.)

Those words somehow made him smile bitterly. They're proud of him, but he is not happy with it.

"Thank you, eomma." He uttered.

(Are you busy? You must be stacked with paperworks.)

"No, not really. I'm having lunch right now."

(Oh, is that so.... Then I'll make this call shorter. I actually called to inform you that you will be the one to manage our company in Japan. We've been noticing that you are excelling under your brother's guidance, so we've decided to give you a higher authority. We chose the company we have in Japan, since our company here is already your brother's.)

That news took a while to sink into his mind. Did he heard her right? He will manage their business in Japan? But what will happen to his life here in Korea? He will leave his friends, family, and Seoyeon. He can't do that.

(And your flight will be this Thursday afternoon. We already prepared everything for you—)

"Did you even consider if I would like to go there and manage our business? Eomma, I have a life here. I can't just leave." He reasoned out.

(Taehyung, you won't have that life if it weren't for our business. You should be grateful for that. And whether you like it or not, you will go to Japan and manage our business.)

And the call ended, making him groan in frustration. He can't believe that they're doing this to him. He thought that they will let him be after giving what they want, but he was wrong. On the other hand, Seoyeon noticed that there's something wrong when Taehyung went back to his seat in front of her. He looks frustrated and angry, but he is trying to suppress it.

"Taehyung," She called, "Is there something wrong?" She asked, genuinely concerned.

"Well, my parents want me to go to Japan." He sighed, "And I'm already scheduled to leave this Thursday! I can't leave, Seoyeon." He groaned.

"I'm sorry to hear that, Taehyung...." She replied sympathetically.

"What will happen to hyung and to my niece?" He worriedly asked. "I can't just leave them. Hwayoung's family day is on Friday, she'll be sad if I leave this Thursday."

Seoyeon can't do anything but to sigh in dismay, because she can't think of anything to make him feel better. Taehyung, on the other hand, is in deep thoughts on how to fix his problem. He can't go, or else Hwayoung will be sad. His niece won't have a playmate when Namjoon is not home. Also, what about Namjoon? He can't leave his brother just like that.

"Seoyeon, I'm worried. I don't know what to do...." He opened up as he gaze on her, who is looking sadly at him.

"I'm sorry. If only I could do anything to help you, I would." She uttered faintly, until an idea came to Taehyung's mind.

"You actually can help, Seoyeon...." He said, getting her attention. But what could that be?

[A/N: OMG! Hey, there! I'm so, so, so sorry for not updating for a week or more. I got torn between studies and other priorities. But here is my update for today! I hope you liked it. Also, thank you for waiting patiently.]