Following the same routine for a week you were exhausted. You were only getting two hours of sleep which was not enough for your tired body. Coming out of the restaurant at midnight you decided to go home, take a shower and rest. You called the doctor to inquire about your mother.
Arriving at your house you saw Taehyung outside your door. "What are you doing here?" You were shocked. "I am here to meet you." Taehyung did ask you to meet him but due to your busy schedules you couldn't meet him. And moreover you didn't want him to know what you were going through.
You nodded and opened the door. You offered him a glass of water then headed to take a long hot shower. You didn't care about Taehyung waiting for you. You just wanted your body to relax. After forty minutes you got out of the shower and dressed in your pajamas and went to the living room to meet Taehyung. You saw him in the kitchen eating some snacks. 'Why is he so comfortable?' You thought to yourself.
"What do you want to talk about?" You made yourself comfortable on the couch. "Why are you not attending the classes?" "Did you really come to my house to ask this?" You groaned. You just wanted to sleep today. "Y/n answer my question." His voice was stern. "I am busy with something so I won't be attending the classes for a while." But you didn't know Taehyung knew everything.
"Y/n don't lie to me. You dropped out, didn't you?" He questioned, more like a rhetorical question. You were speechless.'How does he know?' Was the only thing running in your mind. "Your mother is in the hospital. You are working here and there for that." He continued. "How did you know?" But the next thing he spoke shook you to the core.
"Y/n, marry me." Taehyung looked into your eyes.
"What! Taehyung, have you gone mad?" You were baffled by the nonsense he was talking about. "Marry me and I will pay for your mother's surgery." "I can arrange the money on my own. I don't want your pity." You spoke through gritted teeth.
"I am not pitting you. It is a deal. You marry me and I will pay for your mother's surgery. And you know it very well that you can't arrange that large amount of money in two months. You can't be that selfish to let your mother die. Think about it and call me tomorrow." With that Taehyung left the place.
You walked to your bedroom and broke down. "How come he knows everything? How can he ask for such a thing as marriage? How can he take advantage of my helpless situation? Marrying him means my career will be finished. But mom? I can't let her die because of my selfishness. I want my mom in my life. I don't know what to do." These thoughts roamed in your head. You cried on your pillow letting it absorb all your unspeakable pain. Unknowingly you fell asleep, letting darkness cover your sight.
Waking up early in the morning due to the sunlight peeking through the curtains and falling onto you, you turned around to see the clock. Squinting your eyes to see better you saw it was already 9 am. You laid there looking at the ceiling thinking about Taehyung.
Dingdong*
You heard the bell ring and went to see who it was. Upon opening the door you saw Taehyung. "What are you doing here?" "I brought you breakfast. I ate everything last night." He said holding the take out in front of you. You sighed and let him in.
You were eating while looking at Taehyung. He acted like last night didn't happen. "Why did you ask me to marry you?" You couldn't digest the fact. He sighed. "My father is trying to marry me off with a girl for his company's profit." "Your mother didn't say anything?" "She is dead." Taehyung's face fell.
"Why me?" "I will answer it at the correct time. What did you think about the deal?"
You were quiet for sometime. You didn't know if the answer you were about to give would be good or bad for you, but your mother was your first priority. "I will marry you." Taehyung mentally smiled. "Let's go to the marriage registration office." He smiled. You sighed and nodded.
Timeskip: after marriage
You went to the hospital for your mother's operation. You were currently sitting outside of the operation theatre. Your hands were cold. The doctor said there was a fifty percent chance for the operation to be successful. You tried to stay positive but unconsciously your mind would dive to the other side.
Taehyung took your hand in his and gently rubbed the palm of your hand. It was calming you down little by little. "It will be alright. Everything will be fine." His voice was soft as a cotton. You kept looking down and rested your head on his shoulder.
After two hours of waiting finally the doctors came out. "The operation was successful. You can meet her tomorrow." "Thank you doctor." The doctor smiled and went to his cabin. You turned around and hugged Taehyung. He was shooketh. He didn't believe you would be so close to him after what he had done to you.
But he loved the feeling of you in his arms. He hugged you back. "Thank you Taehyung." You cried. "If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would have done." You were crying on his shoulder. His shirt was wet by now but he didn't complain. He kissed your head. "Shhh... you are my wife. Your problems are my problems. I will always stay by your side." You didn't think of his words that much. You were overjoyed about your mother's surgery.
Taehyung took you to his house. Entering, Taehyung took you to his bedroom. "Do we have to sleep together?" You questioned. Taehyung nodded a small yes. "You will resume your classes from day after tomorrow." You just looked at Taehyung. You couldn't figure out what he wanted. Although he married you taking advantage of your situation, he never did anything you dislike.
"Go take a shower." He was drying his hair. "I don't have any clothes." Taehyung walked to the closet and took a tee and a trouser. "Wear these. I will take you shopping tomorrow." "No. Just take me to my house." He nodded and you went for shower.
You took a long warm shower. Relaxing your muscles. After an hour you got out of the shower. His clothes were all big on you, but it was comfy. You laid on the bed. The soft mattress touching your sore body soon engulfed you in a never ending comfort. "Y/n-" but before Taehyung could say anything he saw you peacefully sleeping. He kissed your forehead and made himself comfortable entering a deep slumber.
Timeskip: morning
You woke up and saw Taehyung sleeping with a cute pout and his cheek pushed against the pillow making it look extra squishy. Unable to resist the urge you started poking his cheeks and lips. They were so soft, you even pinched him twice. Taehyung moved his face groaning from the sudden poking. You being you didn't hesitate to start again.
Suddenly a hand grabbed yours. Taehyung opened his eyes, catching you in your childish act. "What are you doing?" Red blush crept in your cheeks. "Nothing." You tried to get up but he pulled you, making you fall on him. "Tell me." "You were looking so cute while sleeping I couldn't hold the urge to poke you." You admit. "Should I also kiss you, you can also take my lips." "Yah! Tae stop being pervert." You got up and rushed to the bathroom. Taehyung smiled at the nickname you used.
'He was looking so innocent while sleeping, but as soon as he woke up, he became a pervert.' You thought to yourself.
Getting ready you both went downstairs. Mrs. Lee was quite shocked looking at both of you coming from the bedroom. "Ajumma, Y/n will be living with me from now." "Is everything alright?" Mrs. Lee asked you. "She is my wife." Taehyung spoke before drinking a glass of orange juice. Mrs. Lee was astonished but happy. "You guys take a seat, I will make you guys breakfast." After finishing your breakfasts you went to your house.
Timeskip: hospital
"Mom, how are you feeling?" "Better than before. How are you my child?" She caressed your cheeks. "Seeing you alright, I am feeling better." You smiled. "Who is he?" Seeing the male figure behind you, she questioned. "Mom, this is Taehyung. He is-" You stopped not knowing how to tell your mother about your marriage. "Boyfriend? It is okay to have a boyfriend now, dear. I don't want you to be single for the rest of your life." She chuckled.
"No mom. He is my-" You took a deep breath, hoping the news wouldn't affect her health. "Mom, he is my husband." Your mother went mum. She was quiet for sometimes taking in the reality. "Come here." She said to Taehyung. Taehyung approached her and sat where you were sitting a while ago. "Take care of my daughter. She is a reserved person. She doesn't share her problems and keeps all to herself. I don't know why she took such a huge step, but please be there for her when she needs you." She smiled.
"I promise mom, I will take care of her and be by her side till the end." Taehyung smiled. Your mother patted his head which he missed for a long time. The affection of a mother. His eyes were glossy, but his face held a precious smile.
They talked for a while and joked around with each other. The doctor said that after two weeks your mother could go back home. You were really excited about your mother's discharge.
"Tae, I am so happy. Mom is finally going to be home. Thank you so much." You wrapped your hands around his neck tightly. He smiled and rubbed your back. "Now I have to set everything back at my house. The house needs to be representable." Taehyung furrowed at your statement. "No, she is going to stay at our house until she recovers fully. She won't be left alone." He stated. You really couldn't understand why Taehyung was doing all these, but it felt nice to be taken care of.
His phone started to ring and soon his smile was covered by a frown. He picked up the call. "What do you want?" "Come to my house this weekend." His father spoke. "Sure." He smirked.