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CHAPTER 46
⸻ HISTORY
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T A E H Y U N G' S P O V

TOSSING AROUND IN bed last night was the only thing I could do. I can't sleep and a particular woman was to be blamed for wandering in my head.

It took me forever to decide what I had to do before coming here. The measurements were tough but I managed to get Haera's parents on board upon the divorce, including mine. It was surprising that her parents agreed but I was thankful that I was finally free from that hell hole. And as for Dohyun, I've taken custody over him since it was unlikely for his mother to take care of him.

The two of us are already awake while the kids are still sleeping. Nostalgia creeps in as I watch her prepare the breakfast, just like old times.

"What are you smiling at?" she pops a sudden question, sending me a hard glare.

I grin sheepishly. "Nothing, it's just.. nice to see you cooking in the kitchen,"

Silence.

"Listen.." she suddenly retorts, walking to the table with a plate filled with kimchi fried rice that smells incredibly amazing.

"After what happened last night, I think it's best if we don't see each other anymore,"

"W-Wh—"

"Get out of my apartment by today," she interrupts scornfully.

I panic and rise up from the seat to her with quick steps. "But why? Are you just going to give up on us?"

"Us? There's no us," she scoffs bitterly. "We're a mere history,"

"But I love you," I tell her, reaching out my hand to grasp hers.

She shakes her head frantically, her eyes glossed with tears. "No.. This is what I'm talking about. You have no right to tell me that you still love me because I don't! I don't love you anymore,"

Ouch.

"Stop lying. You love me. Look at me, baby," I cup her cheeks into my large hands and for a brief moment, she leans and shuts her eyes close to my light touch.

"No!" she tries her best to push and walk pass, grabbing her phone off of the counter as soon as it rings.

I sigh and watch her walk away to answer the phone call and jealousy ignites when I hear the name slipping from her lips.

"Oh, Hyoseop oppa," she says as she laughs, "What's up?"

I steal few glances at her in the living room, laughing and chuckling while still on the phone call.

"Alright, I'll see you tonight. Goodbye," she ends the call abruptly and flickers her gaze to my direction but I quickly look away, pretending to eat the rice.

I clear my throat and tear my eyes upwards. "So who was that?"

"Eunbyul's father," she replies, pursing her lips tightly as she stares at me.

"Oh," I croak out in disappointment. "So you're going out with him tonight?"

"Yeah, on a date," she says and shifts from the couch before walking towards her bedroom. "Make sure to switch off the lights and I expect you to be out of my apartment before I go for work,"

•••

"She really said that?" Jimin gasps, pausing from drinking the coffee to stare at me in disbelief.

It was finally time to head out from my office after countless of meeting. Tiredness coursing through my body but in spite of that, my mind has gotten haywire since this morning and desperately in need of advices.

"Hm,"

"Are you sure?" he asks again for confirmation, not believing my statement.

I groan in response as I rub my face with my hands harshly. "Yes, she said it straight to my face. She's going on a date with him. I can't believe this. Why is she going on a date with another man after what happened last night?"

"Wait, hold up. What happened last night?" Jungkook asks this time in confusion but there's a slight tease in his voice.

"I confessed to her," I bite and swipe my tongue across my lower lip. "And.. I kissed her,"

"You guys kissed?!"

I hum and fight back a smile, remembering the way her lips pressed softly against mine.

"This is great!" Jungkook exclaims. "I told you, everything is going to be fine, man,"

I sigh heavily. "How much do you know about this Hyoseop guy? Are you sure they have no relationship?"

"Well.." Jungkook grimaces, looking at me with a pitiful gaze. "I only met him a couple of times but I could tell that he's a pretty great guy. He has been there since you know, Eunbyul was born but don't worry, hyung. Her heart is still yours and I think that it's time for you to tell her the truth about everything,"

"I'll tell her when the time is right," I frown as he nods respectfully.

"Hey, how about you follow her from work?" Jimin suggests an idea. "You know, to see if she's telling the truth,"

"What? I am not going to stalk my wife!" I gasp out incredulously. "That's very creepy,"

"Okay, how about this? I'm going to call and ask her, alright?" Jungkook says and grabs his phone, preparing to dial her number.

I nod and wait, expecting to hear her voice through the loudspeaker but to my disappointment, it reaches voicemail.

Jungkook tries a few more times but again, it returns to voicemail.

As both of them offer sympathy smiles, Jimin pats my shoulder with a monotonous voice. "Looks like you're going to have to stalk your wife, buddy,"

•••

M I A' S  P O V

I arrive at a restaurant after picking up Eunbyul from pre-school. I receive a text message from Hyoseop that the dinner is being held on the second floor.

With Eunbyul in hand, I lock the car and walk inside. As soon as I step in, I gasp and marvel at how prestigious the restaurant looks like with decoration and chandeliers hanging off the ceiling. Wow, the food in here is definitely gonna cost a fortune.

I take the flight of stairs to the second floor, and it doesn't take me long to recognise Hyoseop. He immediately notices and waves his hand over to his table before he stands up.

"Papa!" Eunbyul hollers and untangles her fingers from mine to jump into the man's embrace.

"Hi, baby girl," Hyoseop greets and pecks her cheek, causing her to giggle. "Do you miss me?"

Eunbyul smiles and then pouts cutely. "Yes, very very very much!"

"Aw, I miss you too," Hyoseop giggles. "How about mummy? Does she miss papa too?"

I arch an eyebrow with a tiny smile on my face. Eunbyul turns to look at me and nods her head.

"Of course!" Hyoseop chuckles, bemused before placing Eunbyul beside him and pulls a chair for me to sit.

I smile gratefully at him. "Thank you,"

"No problem," he kindly replies before taking the seat opposite mine.

"So, um.. when are your parents going to arrive?" I ask him.

"Any minute now," he says, glancing over his hand watch. "Anyway, you look.. um, very pretty!"

I scoff lightly. "I just came back from work and I'm wearing a pantsuit,"

"I know, you still look pretty otherwise," he compliments and bites his lip, slightly avoiding eye contact.

"Thank you, I guess?" I chuckle. "You look pretty too,"

It takes me by surprise to see Hyoseop in a black suit tonight. He looks incredible and exclusively phenomenal.

"Hey, let me take a picture of you!" I suggest after a while. He perks up an eyebrow, a small smile appears on his lips.

"Um.. okay," he nods shyly.

"Smile!" I click and snap a picture of him with a serious look on his face.

"Can I see?" he asks and stands aside to inspect the picture that I've taken. "Wow, you're a terrible photographer. The angle sucks,"

"Excuse me, you made the picture look ugly. I'm an excellent photographer," I huff, glaring at him.

He rolls his eyes and scoffs in amusement. "Keep telling yourself that, love," he smirks and winks. "That'll make you feel better,"

This bitch.

"But either ways, send it to me. I should at least keep an ugly photo of myself,"

me
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hyoseop
gosh, i can never look ugly
look how pretty i am :D

Before I can reply a snarky comment, I could feel someone is staring at me from afar.

At the corner of my eye, I notice a man sitting at a table in the corner of the room as if conducting an obvious lookout with his face partly covered by a menu.

He is wearing an expensive grey suit that seems all too familiar. I sneak another glance towards the man. He catches my eyes in a second as his eyes widen, turning away and burying his face into the menu.

Caught you in 4k, Kim Taehyung.

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A/N: How was this chapter, guys? Please tell me if you like it. And also, please comment or at least vote. I would really appreciate it. A lot angst and great things are coming so stay tuned! Have a great day and stay safe. I love you guys <3