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"I don't feel much hungry. I am already full." Jimin muttered barely above a whisper while trying his best to not make eye contact with others at the dinning table who were judging him.

"Jiminie~ my dear, come and sit here." Jennie called him but Jimin just shook his head in response.

"No Eomma. I'm not feeling like eating . I'll eat in my room when I'll feel like eating." Jimin politely refused her.

They heard the ladies murmuring something about Jimin throwing moody tantrums like a spoilt brat, this made Jimin's mood sour while Jennie glared the ladies to shit their mouth.

"Okay. I'm also full. Lets go the ceremony hall. Don't you wanna meet others too? C'mon they must be waiting for you. " Jennie said while wiping his mouth with tissue and smiled.

Jimin visibly got tensed at the mention of the ceremony . He wasn't sure if he was actually comfortable with this or not?!

"What are you saying Mrs. Kim? How can you permit a widower to attend such an auspicious occassion? He is a bad omen for this function." A lady objected in between their conversation.

Her each single word stabbed Jimin's heart brutally as he hung his head low, feeling guilty to come here and spoil everything.

"Are you gone nuts? I don't believe in things like that. If anything, Jimin is a lucky charm for our family." Jennie replied while embracing his poor son in-law in her arms.

The ladies threw a disgusted look at Jimin who was trembling like a leaf in Jennie's shelter. He can fight against whole world for Taehyung but he wasn't strong enough to fight for himself.

"Mrs Kim, rituals and customs are made for a reason and we all have been following it since ancient times. First of all, he has gotten ready like he is a normal person and secondly, he is willing to enter a function which is for married persons." Another lady barged into the conversation.

Jeonnguk felt like throwing the jug against her head for spitting venom against Jimin who did nothing wrong. Or better slice their throats before they can utter another shit against Jimin. But he was helpless.

"Did you even hear yourself? Normal person? Huh? Just because he lost his husband doesn't mean he isn't one of us. And why can't he dress up? Its his house, so he will go wherever he wants , be it a function or be it your funeral." With anger in his eyes, Seokjin gritted out against the women who were targeting Jimin.

Well, Jimin and Jeongguk didn't really expect Seokjin to support Jimin. Jeongguk felt proud of his love to support the truth and stand against unfair. Jimin also felt a bit relief at the unexpected support.

Jennie also smirked at her son's sassy remark. He has learnt nicely from her .

"Mrs. Kim, you don't care but I do. Nayeon is my daughter too and I don't want him *pointing at Jimin* to be there. Its not like I hate him or something. But as we all know, widowers aren't allowed in baby showering functions so I'm scared that my daughter and her child will have to suffer the consequences." Irene, Nayeon's mother, spoke up.

"But Irene, you know how unfair it is. Its not his fault at all." Jennie tried to make her understand.

"I know but I'm a mother and its first time my daughter is bearing a child. Please..I won't stop anyone except him and other widows. Please Mrs. Kim." Irene pleaded but Jennie didn't budge.

"Jimin....my dear...please . You're mature enough." Irene then moved to Jimin who was trying to blink away his tears harshly.

He felt like death was a better option rather than being here and facing this situation. Why? Why?Why Society had to make such rituals?

At this rate, he felt like it was better living at Namjoon's palace like some hostage. Atleast nobody made him feel so useless and bad omen kind of thing there. His throat was aching because he was trying to swallow the sob which was trying to burst out.

"Bullshit..... stop using his kindness for your purpose." Seokjin said with scrunched nose as he glared Irene.

"N-no worries madam. I w-won't step in the c-ceremony hall. Be relieved. I'm s-sorry for the dist- disturbance caused b-because of me." Jimin managed to say as the others can easily catch the sobs he was trying to supress.

Jennie shook her head while her heart clenched at the sight of Jimin. He was wiping away tiny droplets of tears with his palm while his throat was visibly throbbing.

"Jimin , you do-"

"Its o-okay eomma. I'll go and take some rest before the sword battle starts." Jimin managed to say in one go while freeing himself from Jennie's embrace.

He ran like lightening towards his room. As soon as he stood in front of his bedroom, he pushed the doors open and ran straight to his bed, plopping himself on the bed.

A loud and painful sob left his mouth , he dig his nails in the bedsheet. He cried like a never ending saga.

He felt like he is a curse for others. Are husbands really that important? Just because his husband died, he also doesn't deserve to live normally?! Then fucking kill him.

After losing Taehyung, he really has no any aim in his life and now being treated like some bad omen makes him feel worthless. He wanted to die. Why don't the others simply put a full stop to his life rather than making him die painfully each day?

"Jimin-ah"

Jimin very well recognised this voice. He wiped away his tears and got off from the bed.

"No greetings? No hugs?"

Taehoon - Taehyung's dad, asked as took in Jimin's appearance. Jimin shook his head and hugged his father in-law.

"I missed you appa" Jimin mumbled as he tried to not cry.

"I know what happened at the dinning hall. Sorry I was late, my son." Taehoon apologised .

"Am I really unlucky appa? T-they said that I'm a b-bad omen for others."

"No ,my dear son."

"T-then why?"

"People like them are jobless and has nothing to do in their life. They can just judge and nothing else. Don't let their venom swallow your happiness."

"B-but appa, I did nothing wrong to them."

"I know. And you're going to the ceremony with me right now."

"n-no. I can't go."

"why not?"

"A widower lik-"

"Jimin, my dear son, you're the ruler here and you make the rules. In the absence of Taehyung, you own the throne and the crown and no one can raise a single word against you. You're the king here."

Jimin looked at his father in-law with shock. How could this man let his widower son-in law take place of his late son? If gods existed , they must look like him.

"But , Tae was the domina-"

"Jimin-ah, you're one of the bravest soldier the land of Silia ever had. You are royally connected to. Until you get married, I announce you as the ruler of Silia. "

"No...h-how can yo-"

"Jimin, you are the king here but still I'm elder than you so stop interrupting my decisions. As the king, its your responsibility to attend the ceremony and you'll be the main part of it."Taehoon used his strict voice .

Jimin had no any say in it anymore . All he can do was nod while agreeing.

"Lets go and announce your coronation. Firstly you'll be coronated then only the function can officially start."

"B-but , Nayeon is also your daughter in-law. Isn't it unfair that you're favouring me more?" Jimin questioned.

"Yeah and I love you both equally. "

"Then why you're making me the king? Won't she be upset?"

"I'm not favouring you Jimin. The crown you're getting is what your husband earned. If her husband was the king then it would pass on to her. But Taehyung has earned this throne so after him you're the next one because you're his empress and you've right on everything he owned. Now no more question." Taehoon strictly said .

"okay" Jimin said while following his father in-law.

He can sense an upcoming storm. He was nervous about Nayeon's reaction, the society and others. Nayeon and him were always on good terms so will this new change turn everything upside down? Jimin really wanted to run away amd never face others. He had lots of things to fight against.

But first of all he was thankful to get such wonderful in-laws. Maybe he can win against the society if his family is with him which now includes Seokjin's support too. Maybe they all together can fight against it.!

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It was supposed to be my hiatus but I noticed it in my drave so thought to give little candies to y'all.

Btw....Happy Hope Day!❤️✨

Date- 18 Feb 2023
Words count-1560