King Taehyung was in love with his beloved queen Jimin so much.

Jimin always cherished his love in his heart, but by nature, he belonged to this zealous and selfish class of men, who considers it contrary to a dignity of a man, to be kind to be someone in the world, to make someone aware of his weakness and to leave him at their mercy towards him.

He was a human being and like humans, the storm of pain and love would rise repeatedly in his chest but his selfishness always succeeded in suppressing him.

When he would see Taehyung coming, his eyes would be bent with abundance of literature. The ears were waiting for the royal decree and he would become a living figure of submission and obedience. Taehyung was fed up with the same thing.

When Taehyung would come to the palace, exhausted from the business of the kingdom, he wanted to have a companion who could soothe his heart with sweet and soulful words of love, who speak to his heart instead of addressing him. On the contrary, the formal and loveless words of Jimin used to pierce his heart like a spear.

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"Have you completed the arrangement of His Majesty's bed? As you are aware, he returns from the court feeling fatigued, so he prefers to rest straight away after his meal," Jimin said to the maid.

"Certainly, Your Royal Highness. I have arranged everything accordingly," said the maid with downcast eyes.

"Okay, you may take your leave now!" Jimin told her and made his way towards the King's room.

The room belonged to both of them but Jimin considered himself inferior to Taehyung. If anyone considered him and Taehyung as equals, he would stop them. For him, he wasn't even equal to the King's shoe. No one knew, why he thought so little of himself, though he also belonged to a Royal family.

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Jimin entered the royal bedroom and a wave of calmness crossed his face, when he saw that the room was perfectly set.

As he looked around the room, his eyes fell on the moon peeking out from the balcony, which seemed a little brighter today or maybe Jimin thought so. He didn't let go of it and continued to walk towards the balcony. He got engrossed in looking at the moon with his hand on the balcony railing.

When Taehyung returned from the court, he went straight to his room. Coming into the room, when he saw Jimin standing in the balcony, he couldn't believe his eyes at first. He noticed that Jimin was looking at the moon so intently that he didn't even noticed the king's presence. Seizing the opportunity, taehyung walked towards him with silent steps.

Standing two steps sway from Jimin, he looked at him but maybe Jimin still didn't sense anyone's presence so taehyung lightly blew the air on his ear to get his attention. There was still no effect on Jimin. Maybe, Jimin had thought that it's just the wind.

This time, Taehyung being romantic, wrapped his arms around him from behind and pulled him close. Now Jimin felt someone's presence.

He immediately turned his neck and found the king behind him. Holding Taehyung so close to him, his cheeks turned red. He wanted to redeem himself but got thwarted by the king.

"I-I shall prepare some food for you," Jimin said hesitantly and tried to leave but Taehyung held on tight. "May I kindly request that you release me, Your Majesty? I am only able to fulfill my duties once you do so."

"First, you have to address me by my name!" Taehyung playfully asked Jimin to address him by his name, yearning for a sense of familiarity, wanting a more intimate connection between them.

"I must express that I cannot comply with that request, Your Majesty." However, in his deep respect for his husband's position, Jimin found himself unable to comply. Seeing his hesitation, Taehyung grinned mischievously and cutely threatened.

"Very well! Then remain in my embrace for the entirety of your life," He said, putting his chin on Jimin's shoulder and getting more closer.

Caught between his reverence for tradition and her love for his husband, Jimin felt torn. He wanted to fulfill his husband's playful request, but his respect held him back. The tension between them was palpable, until suddenly, a timid knock echoed through the door. Startled, both Taehyung and Jimin turned their heads.

The Unintended Interruption inside the opulent chambers of the palace, Jimin internally heaved a sigh, that now he won't have to fulfill king's request. Seeing taehyung distracted, he seized the opportunity and escaped from his grip. Taehyung looked at him but just then, another knock ringed through their ear. Taehyung walked towards the door and opened it.

"Apologies to you, your Majesty! Actually, the dinner has been served," the maid informed after bowing.

"DON'T YOU KNOW, NOT TO KNOCK SECOND TIME AFTER NOT GETTING RESPONSE AT ONCE??" Taehyung's emotions overwhelmed him, and he snapped at the maid who dared to interrupt their private moment.

Fearful and silent, Jimin stood frozen, witnessing the unexpected outburst. The king was mad at their playful interaction getting interrupted.

"NOW, WHAT ARE YOU STARING AT? GET LOST!" She scaredly scooted away from there after taehyung's remark, shutting off the door behind her.

Before Taehyung could again initiate with him, Jimin ran away from there, excusing that he has some work to do, as taehyung clenched his fist, feeling his emotions getting tangled.

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A period passed, but there was no change in Jimin's behavior. In his eyes, taehyung's respect was still the same as before. He had no hesitation in serving him but that word of love which the ears of taehyung were eager to hear, it never came out of his mouth.

Coincidentially, Taehyung and Jimin didn't have any children during this period, which would have been a substitute for his father's cold heartedness. Seeing it grow, hopes and aspirations would born in Taehyung's heart and flourish. Taehyung was getting frustrated day by day.

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To be continued...

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