I'll do my best to shorten the 'angst' part because most of you don't want it. So I will squeeze two chapters into one so we'll get to the main point already. I know you already know what will happen, y'all are smart. But that's not the main reason why I am writing this. I aim for the "aftermath" that is why I put the angst at the first chapter.

Anyways enjoy! ❤️💜🤭

"Oh my!"

Jin said as he stare at his face in the mirror inside their bathroom. He examine his skin thoroughly and saw a lot of black heads, dark circles under his eyes. He looks horrible!

Lack of sleep and over working himself is taking it's toll on him. He is shy to ask Taehyung for a moment to relax because that would mean his husband would stay home and will be left to do all the chores. Thinking about that made him shiver.

He can imagine the dishes misplaced by size, or the spoon and fork be in the same place and maybe just maybe Taehyung would forget to sterilize them oh how tragic that could be! Not to mention on how he can do all of those at once, he is not used to it.

So as much as Jin is yearning to have some 'me' time, he can't. The probability of coming back to the house and for it to be so messy is high, he can't risk it. One day of rest can result to a greater stress for him. He'll just wait for his son to grow up and help him do the chores.

"What happened? Why did I hear you scream?" Taehyung appeared on the bathroom and Jin almost had an heart attack. He puts his hands on his chest as if calming his rapid heartbeat.

"Oh, nothing. I just saw my face in the mirror." Jin sighed. He looks years older now. "Tae, do I look horrible?"

Taehyung knitted his brows at Jin's question and took time to look at his husband's face. He can see how Jin had changed physically, he lost weight, his skin is not as healthy as before, even his hair.

Taehyung knew what he would answer Jin but that would hurt his husband's feelings. Truthfully speaking, he is not as beautiful as the day he married him. But how can he say that? That would spark an argument and he don't want that early in the morning.

"No, you look fine. Still as gorgeous as ever." He answered fast not wanting another follow up question and went back outside to get ready for work. He doesn't want his lies to pile up, so it's better to leave.

Jin looked at the door his husband left and felt blue. He can clearly read Taehyung, they've been together for years and he can tell when he's lying.

"He can just say the truth. I hate liars."

===

"Tae, we have a problem. The board want to call for a meeting because they found some problems about the new project we proposed. They want it gone."

Jungkook informed him as soon as he entered their building.

"Fuck!" He muttered under his breath. "What part of that presentation can't they understand? Why take it down? The profit is good, the company's reputation will rise and it will help people. Low cost subdivisions is okay for our market. Why do they want to keep it unaffordable and target only a small portion of the market? They're fucking brainless!"

Taehyung wants to build something for the less fortunate group of people and enable them to live in a safe, clean and budget friendly community. He saw a lot of people living in apartments paying their rent, and he thought why not have these people's rent be put to good use? He proposed to make a subdivision and people can have one unit and rent it for a couple of years until they paid the house in full, after paying, the house is theirs.

"It's simple and very effective yet those Idiots don't understand!"

"Don't worry sir, we can change their mind. If you will let me, I can make another presentation for the meeting later and let's change their mind!"

Irene beamed at her boss who she now treats as a friend after months of working for him. They also grew close and always work together hand in hand with whatever projects they have.

"Do that please, if we managed to change their minds I'll treat you out for dinner." Taehyung winked at Irene which made the other blush. Embarrassed, she turned away from her boss.

Taehyung chuckled at how Irene reacted at him.

Jungkook, his best friend, and also a friend of Jin, noticed everything. He just shrugged it off for now, but in his mind he plans on calling out Taehyung for it if this becomes frequent. Maybe it's just a sprung of the moment.

Taehyung, Jungkook and Irene worked hard to perfect their presentation.

"Sir, it's 12:30 already. I left for a while and brought you food. You too Mr. Jeon."

Irene handed them food for their lunch and started eating.

"Thank you, Irene. You're so thoughtful. I really appreciate this." Taehyung spoke, his boxy smile appearing.

Irene was stoned for a second. His boss is really something else. Her infatuation to him was growing each day and if he's like this he might fall for him hard.

"You're welcome, sir." She answered him shyly.

After lunch they went back to work and Irene handled the presentation to the board.

"Our goal was to reach to the larger market, not just to what we are used to we need ..." Irene continued speaking and Taehyung was just watching her. His eyes focused on her lips. They way she speak was so enticing, he didn't felt time passing by and the board agreed on continuing the plan, he was lost in thought because of his secretary.

The board bid their goodbyes and shook hands with Taehyung. One by one they left along with Jungkook who will meet his boyfriend outside after the meeting.

"Sir, we're done! I told you we can do it!"

"Yes you did. And I think I have promised you something. Haven't I?"

Irene didn't forgot about it actually. She did her best so she can have dinner with her boss who also happens to be her number one crush. "Yes, sir. I can clearly remember. Are we going now?"

Taehyung nodded and they headed outside. They were talking and laughing at each other on the way out.

"Taehyung!" Jimin, Jungkook's boyfriend for two years now waved at him.

Who would've thought that these two will end up together? He can still clearly remember how Jimin forced himself to him, but now looking at him he's changed and only had eyes for Jungkook.

"Hi! Are you two going home already?"

"Yes, I just called you to say bye." Jimin waved his goodbye and rode the car with his man.

"Sorry for that." Taehyung turned to Irene who is standing beside him.

"It's okay."

Taehyung and Irene went to a nearby restaurant and ate there.

"Sir, thank you for the treat. I'm really happy right now. I won't be worrying what to cook later." She said with a small laugh finding herself silly.

"Call me Taehyung. We're friends, right? Don't call me sir."

"Okay, T-Taehyung" Saying his name felt strange for Irene. She is sure that she is blushing furiously at this moment.

"Why are you blushing?"

'Oh no!' he thought to herself.

"I-i just ... Oh nevermind!" She shuts up. He doesn't want his boss to be awkward to her of she ever confessed.

"Why? Tell me." Taehyung of course knew why. He has an effect to her.

He should feel guilty, right? But strangely he doesn't. He is out here eating dinner with someone other than his husband, but what Jin doesn't know won't kill him right? So, he just goes with it. He enjoys her company. She is like fresh air.

"I h-have a crush on you, Taehyung. But don't get me wrong, okay. I don't mean it in a way that I want you to be my boyfriend. It's just that I find you attractive and you're so nice to me. Please don't be awkward at me after this. Maybe I'm like this because it's the first time that I've worked and didn't felt like an employee but a friend. Please don't take it the wrong way."

Taehyung chuckled at her. Her cheeks were tinted red, right now she can't even look at him. Taehyung played with his lips using his fingers to suppress his smile that is slowly creeping up.

"Look at me, Irene." He commanded her.

Irene slowly lifted her head up and met the eyes of her boss.

"I won't take that the wrong way, besides I find you attractive too." A playful boyish smile appeared on Taehyung's lips and it made Irene's heart beat like crazy.

"What do you mean?" She asked him.

"What I'm saying is, I like you too."

===

9:45 pm

Taehyung is still not home and Jin is worried. He texted his husband a while ago and he didn't got any response.

"Where are you, Taehyung?"

He is waiting for hours and when the door opened he rushed to see his husband.

"Hi, what took you so long? I've been texting you, overtime?" He asked.

"Yeah. I had lots of work loads today. I may be fully loaded the next few weeks to."

Jin felt pity on his husband, he knew office work is so hard to deal with.

"Have you eaten? I cooked your favorites tonight. Let's eat? I've waited for you."

Jin's habit of not eating without his husband hasn't changed, he still waits for him to come home before he can finally eat. Which, sadly, Taehyung forgot. He was busy enjoying his time with Irene.

"I already ate, Jin. We had a company dinner. You can eat if you want."

Taehyung went upstairs and Jin just followed him with his gaze.

"You know I can't eat without you." He whispered but he was not heard.

Jin sadly throw away all the food. He doesn't want any left over in the morning. He doesn't like the quality of it. He is afraid his family might get sick even if they have their refrigerator. He makes sure everything is freshly cooked and cleanly prepared.

Jin went upstairs and slept beside his husband who is now fast asleep. It didn't took him long before falling into deep slumber.

Taehyung, on the other hand, is still busy thinking about what happened on dinner. The face of his secretary is etched on his mind. He looks so beautiful for him. He really like her.

When he opened his eyes he was greeted by the reality that he is married.

'But it isn't cheating. I didn't had sex with her. I just ate dinner with her. And Jin won't know. He doesn't go out of the house so it's impossible for him to be aware of it.'

His thoughts were all about Irene and his internal debate if whether he's cheating or not. But in the midst of all of these, he is sure that he will keep Irene's company. She is his something new with all the stress and chaos that surrounded him.