CHAPTER 17

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The collaboration papers had been signed and the partnership of the company had started. It was signed for a time period of six months, and according to how it worked out, the time period would increase. The only condition, that Yunki made sure to be imposed is that the only place they could meet for official meeting business and talks should be in either of the offices. This was because, this was a huge collaboration and was kept a secret even within the company in the fear of information being leaked outside.

Since V&A was a cloth designing company and GCF being an entertainment company, it was a perfect collab. It was GCF's job to bring out the best in the models and it was V&A's duty to adorn the models with the perfect clothes that brought out their inner beauty. The only discussion left was for who the models would be, that was to be decided by Taehyung alone. So, he was allowed to leave the conference early and discuss the potential models with his assistant. This left Jeungguk alone with Yunki, and that brought nightmares to the younger after what had happened before the meeting began.

"So, is this all a game to you?" Yunki had began firing his questions and Jeungguk gulped in fear.

"W-what hyung?" Jeungguk stuttered. Anyone would in front of yunki's cold glare and it gets the coldest when related to Taehyung.

"This winning Taehyung's heart bet. Is this all a game to you? He has already been played with before and I don't want that to happen again. There is a reason we haven't introduced him as the company co-CEO yet and that is to keep him safe. If you are planning on breaking the barrier for your own ego gain, you wouldn't live to see the next daylight Jeungguk. Let me tell you that in advance." Yunki spoke in utmost confidence, and venom oozing evidently from his voice. He made sure the other knew he doesn't play when it comes to his younger brother.

"Ani hyung! He really is not just a game to me. He never was and never will be. I just really hope he can give me a chance. That's all. You may not know hyung, but since the day I stepped back on Korea I have been hearing about him non-stop from Jimin. But, just like you, was very protective of him, especially after knowing my behaviour in America. He never let me even see him, actually, not even hear his voice. But I wanted to. I wanted to know what he looked like. I wanted to know what his voice was like. Was it really like what Jimin had said, deep as an ocean but dripping like honey. I tried hyung. I swept the whole of Korea in hopes of getting his identity without being in contact with Jimin, but I could never find anything. I had grown something soft in me for Taehyung from the countless stories I have heard from Jimin."

Jeungguk looked at Yunki to see what the elder's reaction was like. Yunki was still sitting with a cold glare directed to him and his arms crossed over. But Jeungguk continued nevertheless, he knew it was now or never. "I know you might find it hard to believe that I had bloomed feelings for Taehyung without knowing his physical features, but I am sure you will relate when I say, that is the kind of person Taehyung is. He tends to grow on you even if you know nothing about him. And the more you know, the more he grows in you."

Yunki's eyes softened at this and he let a soft smile spread on his face. Because, for once he agrees with Jeungguk, since he has been in the same position as Jeungguk and Taehyung had grown on him as well, even though he was just a mystery to Yunki back then. "He does have that charm in him, doesn't he?" Yunki questioned Jeungguk. And Jeungguk could only nod, seeing the sudden change in Yunki's behaviour.

Satisfied by Jeungguk's answer, Yunki then lets himself lose. "Okay. I will give you three dates with Taehyung to prove yourself to him and let me remind you, he never hides anything from me. so whatever happens in your date, I would be the first to know and one wrong move Jeungguk-ah, you will never see him again. But, knowing Taehyung, I am not setting a time limit for within when the dates should be." With that said Yunki got up and was about to leave the room, but not before saying. "Hope, it is at least you succeed. If not, I don't know what else to do."

Jeungguk was confused was an understatement. Only thing kept repeating in his mind. What did hyung mean hope at least I would succeed? And three dates with Taehyung, that is going to be an easy one to score. A few roses and letters should do the trick, I am sure! But there was much more Jeungguk had to know about Taehyung than he currently knew if he wanted the right approach of asking Taehyung on a date. He had promised himself that within one month, he would prove to Yunki that he was the right one for Taehyung.

On the other hand, Taehyung was going through all the models profile that he received from his assistant. After an entire hour, he had shortlisted them to five and thought they would be the one's who best fit the theme. As he handed them over to his assistant for verifying, he had also added another two who were out of requirement but he had the perfect theme for them set in his mind.

"Sir, are you sure they would agree to this?" his assistant asked, concern evident in her voice. Concern on what would happen if they failed to convince the other two to do the work.

"Of course Hyuna. Don't you believe in me?" Taehyung asked, showing his boxy smile as that was his sign of confidence. Though Hyuna smiled back, she still had to voice out the doubt in her mind. "But sir, it is going to be very hard to convince them."

"Leave that to me Hyuna. I have my ways of convincing them. Please take care of the five I have given you. If anyone disagrees let me know immediately. V&A don't need to ask a person twice. There are still many more in the list who are also perfectly fine to take their place." Hyuna nodded and went about to contact the five she is responsible for.

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to the ones reading this book, i am grateful to you and will be forever too...

~ice💙