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"And then. They lived happily ever after"

"Appa, why couldn't the Prince remember Cinderella? He danced with her for some time, right?" Taeha asked cutely as she snuggled more into her father's embrace while her father smiled, stroking the little one's hair gently.

She looked at him, her big eyes popping cutely in wonder as he closed the fairy tales book and wrapped his little bean in his arms. The girl giggled as she saw her father smiling while kissing her forehead.

"Because the prince just met her that day," Taehyung explained and the girl frowned, not convinced by her father's answer.

"But he wanted to marry her, he should at least remember her face. This is not fair," Taeha pouted and Taehyung smiled, proud of his daughter. Fairy tales were written with no logical reasoning and to satisfy the fantasies of the kids. They weren't given much thought with respect to essential factors of reality.

"Perhaps, the Prince is not actually in love with her. When you love someone, every small thing about them matters a lot. Everything about your mother and you matter to me because I love you both so much," Taehyung carefully put his words and the girl nodded, understanding.

"I love you too so I will take care of you too," she mumbled as she let out a long wide yawn, making Taehyung smile.

"Yes, yes, Taeha is the one taking care of Appa. Now, enough of talking, it's getting late. You should sleep so we could wake up early and make breakfast together," Taehyung pulled the duvet over them as the girl closed her eyes, hugging her father.

"I like strawberry pancakes," she mumbled, about to fall asleep and Taehyung smiled, planting a kiss on her hair. Taeha is a bunch of joy, a bundle of emotions, and a lot to handle as well. But if it hadn't been for her existence, Taehyung would have been a whole lot different.

When Taeha landed in Seoul, she was all excited for the first two days with all people pampering her. Whoever met her cooed and spoiled her with gifts and candies. But later, she started missing her home in Saudi Arabia and despite video calling her uncle and aunt, she wouldn't stop crying and feeling homesick.

So Faiz and Jessica flew to Seoul the next week to console their favorite chunky monkey. They stayed for a while as she got used to the people and place. They kept visiting Taehyung and Taeha once in a while as they promised the little girl and as days passed by, Taeha totally got accustomed to her new home.

It wouldn't be wrong to say she settled fast because of the endless pampering by her Bangtan uncles. When Taehyung first revealed that he has a daughter, the members were speechless for nearly five minutes. They knew Nazeera was no more and were still processing the sad news but they were presented with another shocking fact.

But then, they were all excited about meeting her, playing with her. Jungkook kept snorting and whining when Jimin and Jin talked about how cute and sweet their brother's daughter was. Jungkook swore that he would be the most favorite uncle when she meets him and to his vain, the girl wanted to talk more to Yoongi, likely with an intention to disturb his little naps.

The girl was kept out of the public in the airport but as soon as she boarded the plane, she was totally awed by the fact that she was actually flying in an airplane. Taehyung kept answering all her silly questions if something would happen to the plane or if something suddenly stops working and why she can't open the windows.

Taehyung was very patient, he knew kids have so many questions in their minds and he carefully explained in a language that's understandable to her. The day he knew he was a father, he started reading the parenting rules and guide to be a good father to his daughter. He didn't want to do any mistake when it comes to Taeha, the only thing that his love gave him to hold on to.

Jimin and Yuri stole her most of the time for sleepovers and the girls were always there to guide Taehyung in taking care of Taeha. Taeha and Jungkook's girlfriend enjoyed watching BTS concerts and even had a BTS Time where they binge-watch Run episodes and Bon Voyage seasons.

Bora and Taeha are ice cream partners and go on venturing all the flavors in every ice cream shop in Korea only to receive chides from Jin and Taehyung in the end. Nevertheless, they wouldn't stop at any cost. 

Nari decorates flower crowns and calls her the dear princess. Hoseok almost lost his lungs when she rejected the flower crowns only to demand the shovel and the sword. She wanted to be the warrior and save the kingdom and Nari was all soft for her. But then, the very next day, she wished to be a witch with a magic wand.

Taeha was definitely a curious one, every time she walked into Yoongi's studio, she never walked until she played all of the instruments at least once. Everyone expected Yoongi to get annoyed, at least a bit since the kid causes chaos but he was all bubbly to her and even promised her to teach all of them only on one condition that she tells everyone that he was her favorite uncle.

Jina, 'Yoongi's important person' took care of her medical checkups and helped her get rid of the fear of needles by narrating some funny tales about her father and her uncles. Kate on the other side was her stylist and Taeha was a huge fan of her, ever since the little girl saw her shining on the front page of the Vogue Magazine.

Jin and Jungkook were all sulky whenever Yoongi was credited the Best Uncle and hence, are much more determined to steal that position. Jin pampers the girl with RJ dolls and with a variety of food, mostly sweets, the kid showing a red sign to spicy food just like her father. He even attends her mini-sword training sessions and ends up in a pool of laughter with Jin's lame jokes.

Jungkook on the other side, takes her to amusement parks and paints along with her, even smear paint on each other's faces till Taehyung comes and yells at them. He buys a variety of snacks for her to enjoy and promised to teach her karate when she grows up. 

Namjoon always wishes to not break any of her toys though he broke a few but then, his curse was very much minimized when he was around Taeha. He was always there with Taehyung whenever the younger doubts his parenting and often gives him advice whenever he was stuck in any situation.

Hoseok always brightens up her mood and is the reason for the bright and rainbow-colored clothes in her closet. Both of them bonded really well since they share the ultimate fear of ghosts and zombies.

Jimin was the best friend and the most reliable person and Taehyung always felt grateful to have him in his life. Jimin was with him in every step of taking care of Taeha. Whenever Taeha gets ill, Taehyung's anxiety rises and he cries a lot, even if it's a small sickness. He always feels he would never be enough for Taeha but Jimin always adhered to his support.

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"Teach me Violin," 

"What? Now?" She asked as her eyes twinkled in the gleam of sunrays. 

"Yes, now," Taehyung spoke as he pulled her close, making her gasp at his sudden action. She blushed, trying to wiggle out of his hold but Taehyung held her intact, smiling adorably at how cute she was.

"Don't be shy Nazeera, teach me Violin. I want to know why it is so dear to you and your first love," Taehyung nuzzled near her neck and she pulled out.

"I will but only if you focus on the violin. You should not do anything else in between," Nazeera demanded and Taehyung smirked, planting a quick peck on her lips.

"By anything else, what do you mean, sweetheart?" he asked, portraying a smug smile and the girl pushed him, feeling hotness on her cheeks. She wished she was born outside her country and somewhere else where moments like these were common so she need not get shy always. Nevertheless, she was trying to be as normal as she could and embrace the love of her boyfriend.

"Fine, fine. I won't do anything but then, if I find you too cute at some point, I might peck you a few times. Just be lenient on me about that, alright?" Taehyung pouted and Nazeera smiled, awed at how convincing the handsome guy in front of her was.

She helped him hold the violin and guided him to play by holding his hands. It was uncomfortable at first as they kept going on, it went fine, not to forget a few pecks in the middle of the learning. Taehyung was a fast learner and he was quick to grasp the basic playing.

"This is so nice. It really feels amazing. Perhaps, that's why you fell in love with this instrument. Though you wouldn't have if I met you first," he winked and Nazeera chuckled, nodding at him. He held charms and the girl knew she was already trapped in them.

"Now," Taehyung spoke and lifted Nazeera, making the poor girl almost scream. He gently placed her on his lap and planted a peck on her lips, soft and long. Holding her by her waist, he grabbed the instrument and held it conveniently for both of them to play.

"Play," he spoke and Nazeera smiled. She started playing the violin as the whipped boyfriend closed his eyes, resting his face on her shoulder with a wide smile plastered on her face. Nazeera felt his hot breath on her skin but continued playing, her senses drowning in the boy's magic. 

Now she knew, she loves Taehyung as much as she loves violin

"Appa, you started 'I Purple You', right?" Taeha asked and Taehyung nodded, slipping out of the sweet memories he forever cherishes. 

"Purple or violet is the last color of the rainbow. It means I would love ARMY, our fans even if it's the end of the universe," Taehyung explained and Taeha nodded, bobbing her head up and down dramatically.

"But green is my favorite color. I green you, Appa," The little one exclaimed and Taehyung chuckled, pinching her chubby cheeks.

"As you say, Majesty. I green you too"

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"Appa, are we having a banana milkshake or strawberry milkshake today? Jungkookie told he likes banana flavor but we are team strawberry right?" Taeha's chirpy voice snapped Taehyung out of his best memories and he nodded.

"Let's have both of them. Kookie uncle will be happy as well as us," Taehyung spoke as Taeha dumped the bottles of milkshakes into the cart. Tonight, they planned a get-together as Taeha wanted to spend some quality time with her uncles since they were busy with their schedules in the last two weeks.

"Jungkookie likes twinkies too. Hobi likes that blueberry jam and Seokjinnie likes those sour jellies. Namjoonie told he likes something called beer," Taeha listed out and Taehyung petted her hair, kneeling down to her height.

"They pamper you a lot. Look at you calling them by their names. We will buy all of them but before that. Beer is a drink that only adults can drink. When you grow big, you can have it. For now, buy some chocolates," Taehyung spoke and Taeha nodded.

"I only like strawberry milk," she declared as she walked through the aisle to pick her favorite candies and snacks.

They finished preparing everything together. Taeha loves to arrange things and decorate them well, just like her father. She thinks if it looks good, then it will be good. Anyone would be flattered at the girl's naïve and bubbly persona.

"There she is my dear little buttercup, I missed you a lot, pumpkin. Aww, you look so pretty in blue. Try pink next time," Jin picked the girl as soon as he entered the house with a box full of marshmallows and cupcakes specially prepared by him. 

"Hey! Give her to her favorite uncle. Guess what I got for you?" Jungkook picked her from Jin's hold and the girl giggled, wondering what he got for her.

"I bought you that magic glass you asked me last time," Jungkook presented her a mini kaleidoscope from his pocket and the girl clapped her hands, happily accepting the gift.

"Jungkook, you bought her binoculars last month, a mini camera two months ago. Do you have a monthly agenda for gifting her all these? You are spoiling her too much," Taehyung chided the younger who bopped Taeha's nose and swirled her around.

"I don't care, hyung. I want to spoil her a lot. Look at this tiny little cupcake in your house. You are so lucky to have her," Jungkook spoke, placing her down as she ran to Jimin who picked her up with a huge smile.

"Yes, I am lucky to have her," Taehyung muttered, watching Jimin bump his fists with his precious daughter and smiled to himself.

"Jiminie is free tomorrow as well. I will take you to a picnic along with our devil," he spoke and Taeha nodded, tittering and planning to complain about how Jimin called her best friend Yuri a devil.

"Namjoonie is free too and guess what? Kate will be home tomorrow so four of us could go on a nice picnic tomorrow," Namjoon walked inside with a pair of cute yellow shoes which Taeha grabbed immediately, avoiding all the stares her father was giving. Taehyung couldn't do anything, his daughter loves being pampered and her uncles love pampering. 

A perfect match

"Hobi got you loads of love, cutie-pie. Sorry that I didn't get you anything. I just finished filming the MV a few hours ago and didn't have time to prepare one for you. But then, Hobi promises you to take on a cotton candy date with your favorite Nari daffodil," Hobi spoke, tousling the younger's hair who smiled, nodding like a tiny puppy.

"You don't have to get her something. She just wants to spend time with her uncles today," Taehyung assured and Hobi smiled, hugging the younger from one side.

"Woah there, chipmunk. You look so pretty like always. See what I got for you," Yoongi brought his hands forward, displaying a wrapped package and everyone turned curious. Taeha looked at Yoongi and he smiled, giving her the wrapped package.

"Wow," Taeha exclaimed, smiling happily as she unwrapped the gift from her favorite uncle. Taehyung looked at the gift and then at Yoongi.

"Hyung, you don't have to do that. She is just a curious girl," Taehyung spoke, holding Taeha as she kept smiling, adoring the gift from her Yoonie uncle.

"I want to do it. Taehyung, I don't know why you talk as if we are strangers whenever we get something for Taeha. That little chipmunk is dear to all of us so don't think this is some burden for us. What if one of us has kids? I am sure you would want to treat her like we do to Taeha," Yoongi hugged Taehyung and glanced at Taeha who ran to Yoongi and hugged his legs.

"We can play it someday in my studio," Yoongi spoke as he picked the girl up and she nodded, hugging the gift.

"How did you know she would love an electronic toy violin so much?" Jungkook questioned and Yoongi chuckled, ruffling Taeha's soft hair.

"Since the time you showed her the video of Nazeera playing the violin, she wanted to know what it is and asked me if I have it in my studio. I thought maybe if she has it, she would feel closer to her mom," Yoongi spoke and everyone smiled, admiring Yoongi's thoughtfulness. Taehyung smiled as his eyes glistened seeing his daughter holding the violin. 

She looks even more like Nazeera now

"Here you go. She will start playing with my hair after having her time of appreciation with the violin," Yoongi returned Taeha to her father and he smiled, carrying her on his shoulder.

"What do you have to say to uncles since they got you gifts? I told you so many times, didn't I?" Taehyung pinched Taeha's nose and the girl bit her lip, smiling cheekily as if she forgot about it.

"Thank you Yoonie, Jungkookie, Seokjinnie. Hobi, Jiminie, Namjoonie, I love you all. I purple you," she made the finger heart sign and the members cooed, soft for the little being. Jungkook scooped her whole frame and rushed to the games room before anyone could steal her.

"We'll help you arrange. Leave Jimin, Jungkook, and Jin hyung to take care of her. You don't have to worry since Jin hyung will be there," Yoongi spoke and Taehyung agreed.

"He's the biggest baby," Namjoon commented and Jin smacked his head whilst the others muffled laughs. Then, the two left to the games room to play with Taeha along with Jungkook while Hobi, Yoongi, and Namjoon stayed.

"How's it being a father? Taeha is a cute little and a bundle of joy, I agree but are you fine? I know this is hard for you and I keep asking you the same. It's just that I am looking out for you, especially after that statement you released two weeks ago," Namjoon asked as Taehyung started setting the cookies on a plate.

"I know Armys are angry because I hid it from them but they don't know that I wasn't aware as well. I just don't want to tell my whole story. I revealed that Nazeera passed away after giving birth to her but didn't reveal the whole story to them. I don't want them to hate on Nazeera's family or try to know about their whereabouts. I was prepared for this. I don't care if they still want to support me or not, I don't want to hide my daughter forever. I think everything will be fine if Nazeera's family doesn't get involved," Taehyung spoke, smiling as he placed the cookie decorated by her daughter in the center.

"PDnim also informed me about increasing your security and his measures to protect Taeha's privacy. They will be releasing a statement soon regarding this issue that no matter what, hate comments and invading the privacy of our little moonflower will not be tolerated and will be charged on the grounds of stalking," Hoseok spoke and Taehyung nodded. He knew the CEO was more like a brother to them and would do anything to protect him and the little one.

"She is really smart, the best part. Trust me, I never met someone who is so patient and though kids have their way of getting whatever they want, she knows the limits. But then, she is one curious monster. Thanks to Namjoon, I had to fly up and down on how to explain what an asshole means," Yoongi spoke, his tone hinting sarcasm and Taehyung threw a glare at the older.

"She is my precious dinosaur egg. Gives a lot of work to my brain as well but in the end, it's all worth it. Just starting my day with her giggles and see her asleep in my embrace at the end of the day makes my life a lot easier. Her cute smile is enough to wash away all the pain inside," Taehyung's eyes glistened, thinking how life had taken a total turn ever since he knew he was a father.

"I used to go mad, fearing if I would forget Nazeera and sometimes, used to hate her for not telling me at least once before leaving me. She took the decision by herself and I was angry at her and myself all the time. But now that she is gone, it's all fear that if life would erase away her from my memories. But Taeha, my pretty little munchkin saves me every day from my greatest fears. I almost wonder if I was taking care of her or if it was the otherwise,"

"You have the right to be mad at her. It's okay, maybe, a simple talk before those aggressive decisions could have helped back then but, we wouldn't know the difficulty until we walk in her shoes. At least, we have our cute baby cheeks now," Namjoon consoled and Taehyung nodded, wiping the lone tear streaming down his face.

"Agreed!" Jin popped out of nowhere, making the four men jerk in surprise. Yoongi was about to smash a cupcake that Jin baked if not for Hoseok holding him back.

"And you have all of us. Taeha will be the queen of the house and could be a tad bit stubborn and naughty, but she is all-time adorbs. And guess what? I sometimes tease her playfully just see her cutely pouty and sulking. But then, she was quick to catch up to my acts. Taeha will forever be cherished by every one of us and if she is ready to be shown to the world, every girl and guy will lose their shit and bow to our queen," Jin finished, and bowed majestically, bending his knees as he heard Taeha's footsteps.

"Our Queen," he winked and they smiled.

"Food time, everyone," Hoseok yelled and everyone settled themselves on the floor around a short wide table. Taeha made herself comfortable on Jungkook's lap while Jin fed her the food, occasionally wiping any sauce over her lips with a tissue and almost forgetting to eat his share before the others could finish it in a flash.

Once they were done with the dinner, Jimin and Jungkook were forcefully assigned to wash the dishes despite their loud whines and childish pouts. The rest were playing with Taeha all the games available in the house and a small tea party and doctor checkup play that Jungkook and Jimin didn't miss.

"Now tell me princess, who is your favorite among here," Jin asked as they finished every game that Taeha wished to play for the night. Taehyung smiled, seeing his daughter thinking, and was sure she would go into Yoongi's lap.

But his eyes sparkled in surprised as Taeha walked to him and held his hand.

"Appa is my favorite," she declared, sitting on her father's lap as Taehyung gulped down, trying his best to control from bursting into tears. He held her close, warmly embracing the tiny figure in his hold as he kissed her temple and hair. He stroked her hair while Taeha continued playing with a lego piece in her hands, oblivious of the 'aww' reactions from all her uncles.

"I told you," Yoongi winked at Jin and Jin smiled, absolutely satisfied.

"Appa," Taeha called and turned around.

"Story," she spoke as she rubbed her eyes, letting out a small endearing yawn and Taehyung kissed her forehead, picking the sleepy little monster with his hands.

"Tuck her to sleep and we'll wait for you for drinks," Jimin spoke and Taehyung nodded, taking his daughter who was waving bye to all of her uncles. 

"Once there lived a girl who loved violin all by her heart....," Taehyung started and Taeha started listening to it with all zeal until sleep took over her within a few minutes of her father's fond caresses and tender back-patting.

It was her that brought sunshine into his dark life again. If Nazeera happened to the moon in his life, Taeha was a whole fireball of sun but unfortunately, they never happened to exist together. Nevertheless, he embraced both of them while there were with him, cherished and loved them to the moon and back.

"Perhaps, I miss you so much, love that I keep dreaming of how you smile when Taeha gets her favorite candy and I genuinely wish candies are healthy so I could give them to her to see her smile again and again. Sadly, they aren't. She's so much like you, you know? The innocence, the inquisitiveness and I totally lost it when she got lost in our company. Don't worry, I made sure to have two people keep an eye on her whilst she create her own adventures without much intervention. I love you so much, sweetheart and I would love this little meatball all my life as well. Thank you for gifting me this lovely dandelion"

"Jiminie, I want a unicorn," Taeha mumbled in her sleep and Taehyung chuckled, planting a soft kiss on her forehead as he stared at the pearl green bracelet on the nightstand.

My Precious Pearl

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A/N: I don't know. I wasn't able to write an alternate ending. But I can give a bonus part and if time permits, another one as well. Hope you liked it.