"Where do you think you're going?"

Sri furrowed her eyebrows at Taehyung. "Of course I am going to my room."

"Who said that is your room? It's my Mother's."

Sri gasped at the change in Taehyung's character. Wasn't a few seconds ago he was confessing how much he loved her??  "Okay then, I'll just sleep in the sofa of the living room." Second thoughts tried to invade her mind. Would he mistreat her after everything happened now? Dejectedly, she turned the door knob.

Aish this girl! Taehyung mentallu face palmed himself. "Sri! Come back, I was kidding. You have full authority in that room. It's your room from now on. I just want you to stay here tonight."

Sri looked at him with wide eyes. She felt as if she has been dropped from a 4th floor building.

What is he saying? I had just, I repeat 'just' accepted him and he is already ready to sleep with me? He doesn't even know me. What if he ends up killing him in sleep or probably the opposite? Did I make a wrong choice? Sri thought gulping down the saliva that was collected in her mouth due to tension.

Taehyung seemed to overhear her thoughts, "I promise I won't do anything to you". He raised up his hands in surrender.

"I- never meant that?" She laughed in embarrassment for getting caught. She hated herself for being so obvious.

Taehyung showed his genuine boxy smile. His eyes sparkled as if he has won world's greatest prize; a boy in love indeed. He was already head over heels for this woman. Sri would have fallen for him instantly if she could see.

She was still a bit hesitant to stay in the same room with him. She again tried to escape but Taehyung pulled back her wrist to prevent her from leaving like an attention seeking boyfriend.

A sudden pain shot through her hand as she hissed. Taehyung quickly let go of her hand. "What Happened?!", he asked in panic, "Did I pull that hard? I am sorry! I-"

"No, it's not your fault. I fell down on the road this morning." She cut off his words.

Taehyung gently took her wrist in his palm and caressed it with his slender fingers. "It seems swollen." He chuckled, "Why do you need to be so careless?" His voice was full of concern.

He made her sit on his bed and brought some antiseptic cream. He gently messaged the ointment on the injured portion. Sri kept quiet. She had never seen someone so caring as him. His butterfly touches were comforting. A warm feeling rushed into her guts. Her heart skipped some beats. She closed her eyes to feel more of him. Once he was done, he placed a soft kiss on the injury. It melted her heart completely.

After a lot of proposals, she finally accepted to sleep with him. After all there was no harm in sleeping with your first boyfriend unless you go beyond 'sleeping'.

They were on bed but there was a country border between the couples. It was an awkward silence. Sri counted her breathing gulping at intervals.

Taehyung finally decided to make his move. He scooted closer and gently wrapped his arms around her waist. He regretted his action when he felt her stiffen. But she eventually relaxed and hugged him back. She buried her face in the crook of his neck. His scent was addicting. Sri had found safe zone. She was glad that she had found him in her life. Unknowingly she drifted off to sleep.

Taehyung got his life's desires fulfilled. He stared at the beauty in his arms even though all he saw was black. His brain tried to picture her in the most beautiful way possible. He finally closed his eyes with smiling face. Her rhythmic exhalation relaxed his mind.

After so many years Sri peacefully slept without any nightmares. All thanks to Taehyung whose endless love kept every horror of her life away. His strong arms protected her little insecure self.

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*1 YEAR LATTER*

Sri and Taehyung got married 2 months ago. They enjoyed a happy and romantic conjugal life since then. But have you ever heard of happiness lasting long? Well, they were also not an exception.

It was a winter midday. Sri was knitting a new muffler for her beloved husband. On the other side, Taehyung was on the phone attending some business matters.

Kim Taehyung had officially taken in charge of his father's business. Previously it was seen by John, now he felt confident enough to handle it on his own. He didn't want his disability to affect his life. Taehyung loved John very much. He didn't want him to leave the job. John stayed as his secretary. He was well experienced and guided Taehyung in his work.

A knock was heard on their door followed by John who peeped into the room. "Sir, someone is here to meet you."

Taehyung was not in a mood to meet any client. He gestured him to send the stranger away. As John was about to close the door, someone forcefully barged in.

"Hey Tae?!"

Taehyung quickly turned around at the owner of the familiar voice. He immediately got finished off with the call and smiled brightly at him. "Is it really you, Jeongwoo?"

The addressed person replied with excitement, "Long time no see, big bro!" Jeongwoo engulfed Tae in a bear hug.

Sri didn't have a clue what was happening or who was this stranger. "Ahem... Mind introducing me?", she asked Taehyung with her arms crossed across her chest.

Taehyung sheepishly smiled before speaking, "Here, Jeongwoo meet my Wife, Kim Sri. And Sri this is my younger cousin, Kim Jeongwoo."

Jeongwoo was shorter than Taehyung and perhaps leaner than him. He was handsome and attractive (of course not more than Tae.)

Jeongwoo shamelessly checked her out. She was one of those imperfect beauties who were liked by all men. He forgot to breath for some good seconds. He wouldn't call it love, it was more like lust. He wanted to own her.
Getting out of his trance, Jeongwoo greeted her, "Hello, nice to meet you... Sri." His voice was pitcher than Taehyung's but it was manly enough.

He bowed and then extend his hand for a handshake. "May I get your hand?" He asked politely. Sri happily took his hand, returning the politeness. He took the chance and hungrily brushed his fingers through her upper palm.

It was something we teach our children as a 'bad touch'. Sri became uncomfortable and quickly withdrew her hand. Taehyung was completely ignorant of the situation. She felt insecure and shifted towards her husband, away from the man infront of her.

His actions surprised Sri. It made her doubt his character. Or maybe I was overthinking? Jeongwoo was just trying to be friendly. She kept her doubts to herself. Jeongwoo was their guest and also Taehyung's brother.

"When did you return from Germany?" Taehyung asked.

"Well today", he scratched his nape sheepishly. "Can I stay here for some days? A-actually I found all the hotels were booked. Don't worry I will leave as soon as I find a place to stay in."

"Do you need permission from your Hyung to stay here? Of course, you can! Stay here as long as you want."

"Thanks a lot, Hyung!" Jeongwoo smiled cheekily.

"You must be tired? Take rest. I'll tell Yongshoon to clean the guest room."

[a/n: To let you know, Yongshoon is Taehyung's new maid. Afterall Sri is his wife now.]

Sri was not happy with Jeongwoo's stay back. She didn't have a good impression of him from their introduction. She sensed something unusual in him. He seemed to feign affection. But she could not go over Taehyung.

It was the third day after Jeongwoo's arrival, Sri went to serve coffee to Jeongwoo. He was sitting on the sofa in the living room with his legs crossed one over the other. The moment he saw her placing the tray on the table Infront of him, he leaned in.

"Thank you, Baby girl", he spoke in a greedy whisper, "tonight I'm free...."

Sri was so much disgusted with this guy. She felt like slapping him left and right. This was the third time he had misbehaved with her. Dirty talks were never supported by Sri but for Taehyung's shake, she kept quiet. He would be hurt. She didn't want him to hate his younger brother. Jeongwoo was their 'unwanted guest' only for some days. She could bear with him for some more days and then he would be gone from their life or what she had thought.

She turned away without a reply but Jeongwoo held back her wrist. "Do go, dear. It hurts here, you know?" he took her palm and forcefully placed it on his chest.

Sri gritted her teeth and inhaled sharply to cool down her temper. "I am not okay with your dirty behaviour. Leave me, or else I will- "

"Or else? What baby—"

"Jeongwoo. What's going on?" He was interrupted by the elder brother.

Jeongwoo stopped his actions and became pale. Sri was relieved but at the same time shocked. She did not want Taehyung to know anything, yet. Luckily Taehyung was just passing by and he heard nothing. Seeing him Jeongwoo quickly let go of her hand.

"Hyung! I am just praising Sri. She makes such tasty coffee, right Noona?" He smoothly made up something.

Taehyung smiled, "Indeed, her coffee is the best thing in this world. Now if you'll excuse us, I would like my wife to come with me for a moment."

"Sure." He smirked at her, but she was fortunate that she was unable to see such a pathetic face.

As soon as they left Jeongwoo released a sigh of relief. He was almost caught. For the billionth time Jeongwoo thanked God for making Taehyung blind. C'mon Jeongwoo, you're getting distracted. Focus on your goal. Once you achieve it, you'll have much better girls than her. Afterall who would want a sick brat! BUT she is definitely worth trying... An evil smirk was plastered on his face.

Suddenly he saw John with a bunch of files. "Hello John, where are you going?" His tone was as friendly as it could have been.

John eyes him in suspicion. Their last encounter before he left for Germany wasn't much appreciable. "These are some business documents. They need Sir Kim's signature."

"Oh, I see. By the way, I am headed to his room, you can give these files to me, if you don't mind. I'll get his signature." He smiled brightly.

"Thank you, sir. But you need not to stress yourself."

"Hey! Its okay. I am more than happy to help. I want to be of some use while I am here."

"But Sir—"

"Please, John? Let me atleast help you if not my brother?? Dont you trust me?"

John finally gave in to the younger's pleadings. "Thank you again. That would be very helpful of you." He gave him the file and went away, not knowing what will be the consequences of this little mistake.

5 days later

The clock struck 9. Sri got out from the warm shower in her silky nightgown. Water was still dripping from her long, black hair. She smelled of jasmine. She stood before the dressing table while applying the cold cream on her dried cheeks. Taehyung was in the terrace, attending some business calls. Suddenly someone roughly opened the door.

Sri flinched in surprise, "Tae, what- "

"Baby girl! I..... am here for you." 

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You might be wondering why the name of the chapter is so Awkward? 

Well if not, let me say you, here Taehyung , Sri and their house is white sheet which has a peaceful atmosphere and Jeongwoo is the dark spot who is Destroying their peace.

do you think this will affect their relationship? should Sri tell everything to Taehyung?

Comment your views.💜💜💖💖

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