Y/N'S POV

I love my life. Every moment of it. I mean what's so bad about living? -only on normal days.

Everything instant of life is great when you're not on your 'periods'.

Just like every other woman on the planet, I hated periods too.

Now don't tell me that there are women who ACTUALLY like getting periods??

I precisely hated breathing during my periods let alone getting up from bed.

But I had to.

I had to, because I'm a grown up woman who has a job and is now married as well. Well, I can atleast take a leave from my job because my friend is in charge there but I cannot show my vulnerability to my husband who has never seen me or handled that one particular personality of mine which possesses me only during my periods.

Also, this is not the first time I'm getting periods after the marriage; the 3rd time actually. However, luckily, both times he wasn't home. He was outside the city because of his meetings and conferences -coincidentally.

To be honest, that way it was easier to throw tantrums and cry out of nowhere because of the hormonal changes in my body.

But today, he is at home. He will leave for the office anyway, so I'll just have to keep control over my emotions during breakfast and at night so that he doesn't encounter that side of me which can make him take me to a therapist.

As always Taehyung was in his study after the breakfast probably studying files and documents rather than sitting in the hall and watching tv or to directly move to the office. He preferred spending his time there than to sit idle. I mean, what's the use of having a 70 inch tv, a smart phone, different board games, a big patio outside when you just want to spend your time solving puzzles on newspapers and reading only documents in your study?

As his wife it concerns me sometimes, but I can't help ignoring because he wouldn't care about my opinion and would continue doing what he always does because, yep, we are still two strangers trying to be good friends. I shouldn't be saying anything offensive that would hurt him and just keep up until we become open enough to give our opinions about eachother. I mean there are probably things he dislikes about me as well.

But right now the only thing that I cared about were my tablets which help me with my stomach cramps and I can't find them anywhere in the bedroom. Things were already getting on my nerves since I got my periods at 4 in the morning when not even the sun rises, so I couldn't sleep even for a second since then and lack of sleep makes me mad.

I clearly remember I kept them in the drawer of my dressing table last month, yet here we are now, struggling with the worst cramps and body ache without any clue of those pills.

Moving away from the drawer I tried to find it in the bedroom, messing it up. I screamed in frustration after failing to find the pills. I breathed heavily in anger attempting to calm down.

"Y/n?!" Taehyung called out from outside as I heard a faintness in his voice.

I still wasn't calm, "Yes?!" I shouted in reply but I had no intentions to help anyone out for now.

"Y/n?!" he called me again knocking on the door, I shut my eyes to pacify myself.

"Yes, Taehyung?" I inhaled a sharp breath before asking.

He peeked inside with his face being the only visible part through the gap between the door and the wall. "Did you happen to see my file?" he asked.

"No!" my voice raised, I avoided looking at him as I was still wondering about my pills. I know this isn't how I should've replied, the normal me would've helped him find it but today the normal me is nowhere to be seen. So, sorry.

A few seconds of silence before he asked, "Well, it's a navy blue coloured wide file. It's a very important one, are you sure you haven't seen it anywhere in the house?" he asked once again to be reassured about his file.

Why can't anyone find anything today, huh? I can't find my pills. He can't find his file. Wow! Maybe portals are opening in our house just to take away the important stuff!

Now, pills or file? What am I supposed to find first? What does he want me to do? Does he think I'm lying? Does he think that I misplaced it?

No, wait, he really thinks that I touched his file and did something with it?

"File! File! File! That damn file! I said I don't know and still you're continuously asking for it like what is wrong with yo- " I shouted my lungs out at him letting out all my anger towards the pills on him.

His mouth hung open at the sudden change in my tone and personality. He stood infront of the door completely shocked by my unexpected move. Soon I realised what I did as my normal personality flew back to me, my jaw dropped, eyes widened and I covered my mouth with my palm in utter shock.

I stared at him blankly.

He stared at me blankly.

I just shouted at him when he did nothing to deserve even an ounce of it. This is what I was scared of, to show this unfiltered side of mine to him. An awkward silence maintained within the space between us while none of us knew what to do next.

"....Al--right" he finally spoke after a whole minute and turned to move out of the area.

"Tae---taehyung" I mumbled so softly that even I was not able to hear my own voice. I tried to stop him however I couldn't even move from my spot because of the awkwardness.

Next minute I heard the start of the car's engine. I ran to our bedroom's balcony to see him leaving.

Did he just leave the house in anger?

Sadness engulfed within me as I felt like a bad person; I'm actually a bad person. No matter how mad I was, I shouldn't have shouted at him just like that. It's early in the morning, he has a business to run, people to deal with and I already spoiled his day.

Will he cry? No. Will I cry? Yes.

I let myself fall on the cold tiles as I rested my back on the grills of our balcony. Judging by his personality, he won't cry but I am sure he will be furious at me, very furious. I bite my lower lip getting nervous, I can't even feel my cramps anymore. Just wondering about his mood makes me anxious.

I should apologize. Yes, I should give him an explanation and say sorry for my rash behaviour.

I slid out my phone from my knee length dress's pocket, opened the message app and started to type a long explanation ending it with a 'sorry'.

***

The entire day I couldn't be at rest, I was so nervous I never stopped plodding in the house. He didn't reply to my text yet, it has been 8 hours since I sent him the message and he saw it too. Well, I don't even know if he actually read it or just overviewed it in anger and that just fed more to my imagination.

Nonetheless, must he do this? Must he give stress to a woman who is on her periods like that? Must he actually behave so cold to his wife?

I agree that I am at fault but ain't he behaving way to cold and arrogant right now? If he has already forgiven me then he must've replied something in response to bring peace to my soul. Can he not even reply with a simple "Yes" or "Okay, I can understand"??

Whatever, it's my fault to begin with and I must find a way to approach him when he comes back at 7pm or so. It's 5:12 in the evening, I have enough time to think about some way to apologize in person.

A long and sharp exhale escaped my mouth as I fell on the couch in the living room infront of the TV.

I was completely relaxed over the couch, my legs extended over the tea table and a pillow supporting my neck comfortably as I was all alone at home. However this relaxation only lasted for like 5 minutes, until I heard the loud honk of his car. I immediately raised up from the couch in panic and jogged to the window to check if Taehyung was actually home. My eyes almost popped out the second I saw him coming out of the car with a big wooden basket in his hands. I locked the door from inside in tension, I expected him to come but not this early. My mind was not ready to encounter him after what I did in the morning and the way he left the house even before I could say something.

How will I face him?

The bell rang making me flinch, I moved around biting my nails before finally building up the courage to open the door.

"Hi" he said in a hoarse voice and a poker face before passing by me.

I turned just to see him head directly towards the kitchen and empty the basket he brought with him. I gwaked at him in confusion, this whole scenario is unexpected. Aren't we supposed to fight?

"I-- " I opened my mouth to speak, just whatever I might but then his gaze travelled all the way up to my eyes without any warning, passing chills down my spine.

His eyes were so beautiful and alluring, perfectly made by the heavens yet so dangerous and icy that they can make even the devil go quiet, then what special person was I?

"Y/n..." Taehyung spoke, my brows shot up. "Go inside the bedroom, I'll be there in 10" he said getting back to take out the stuff from that basket.

I opened my mouth to speak again, then pursed my lips immediately because what can I say? This scene is uncertain of what I imagined it to be, why does he want me to go inside the bedroom out of blue?

***

I was taking rounds inside the bedroom, biting my nails, wondering why he sent me in first. I was more confused than nervous.

The knob moved creating a sound, I jumped on the bed right away. Taehyung appeared pushing a tray cart. I looked at him bewildered.

He picked up the AC remote from near the night stand and set the AC, then took the TV remote and on the TV. What is he meaning to do?

"Lie down" Taehyung said, I hesitantly rested my legs on the bed confused. He pulled the duvet over me and kept the hot water heat bag under the duvet over my stomach. "These are the period cramp pills..." he pointed at the pills over the cart. "...and a few more heat packs if the one in use gets cold" he said. "Chocolates,..." he kept on the bed next to me. "...pizza, pastries and..." he paused, "..do you want to cuddle?" he asked twisting a brow at me, I blinked a few times overwhelmed as I gulped.

He strode out of the room and brought in a big teddy with him. I sighed in relief, what's with me? Did I really think that he would cuddle with me on the bed? I'm so out of it today; I placed my palm over my heated cheeks to calm my thoughts.

"You can cuddle with it" he smiled upside down as he pressed his lips, I nodded trying to hide my smile over his warm actions. "And these are a few movies...you can enjoy, if you like" he suggested keeping them on the night stand next to the tray. "You should rest then, don't leave the room if you don't feel like it, just call me if you need anything. I shall call at your work for a leave"

"Uh, I already took a leave" I said hesitating.

He nodded, "That's better, I'm in my study then" he left leaving me to myself.

I giggled looking at the preparations he made for my period care. How did he know about all this? This is so warm and cozy, I feel so loved. So this is how it feels like when someone you like cares for you?

I kicked my feet in the air because I felt like a bubble of happiness and butterflies exploded in my chest.

Taehyung is such a sweet guy, even though he seemed a little awkward arranging all these things for me, he did it and he did it beautifully. This all means that he forgave me for my behaviour, I was being nervous for nothing.

I forgot that hard coconut has a soft core inside which is the sweetest part of it, Taehyung had a similar personality.

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TAEHYUNG'S POV

<<<3 hours ago>>>

"We should send our products to those stores which are nearer to schools and tutions as it will help our sales grow in the snacks department" the incharge of Snacks team-1 explained.

My eyes were set on screen and ears were attentive to what he was saying but my mind was stuck at home.

The reaction Y/n gave after shouting at me showed that she didn't mean to do that, it just happened. Yes, she was irritated and I knew it the instant she got mad at me. Why was she irritated? Did I do something wrong which annoyed her? Well, I don't remember doing anything to displease her. What got her so mad that her whole personality changed? She never behaved like that before, even at times when she was really tensed her behaviour was calm and kind.

My phone vibrated over the table taking my attention. As soon as I saw her name I immediately took it. She sent a long text, I started to read.

So, this whole change in her personality was due to her periods?! And I was thinking that she might have bipolar disorder and needed help.

I have learned a few things about periods from my mom when I was in high school because I caught her being a little too ruthless with dad, that's when she told me about periods; I didn't understand well enough back then. Even in 2010 we don't have much information about women's health over the internet and in newspapers. I know a few things though, hormonal changes are equal to behavioural and physical changes and maybe that's why she was irritated early in the morning or else she's always bright like a sunflower.

"Sir!?---- sir?!" the employee who was explaining before made me snap out of my thoughts.

"When we sent the product for testing in the market, we got a lot of good reviews. Most of them were from women, saying that it's a perfect snack for period cravings" he said getting me interested.

"Is that so? They said that it's a good period snack?" I asked.

"Yes, sir. People are demanding more, this product will make it big in the market so shall we increase the price?"

"No, instead make an offer. If you buy one, you'll get the other for free" I ordered, everyone widened their eyes as to why I'm already trying to keep an offer on our newest product. "Do you guys not know this strategy? Women and kids love free stuff, that way they will buy more of it until the offer ends and give rise to our sales" I explained. "The meeting is over and we are done for today. Mr. Do, bring these samples to my cabin" I ordered and left the room.

"Is it already over?" everyone questioned behind me because of my behaviour.

Usually it takes 2 or more hours for the meetings to end, today oddly enough I ended it in half an hour. It was obvious that people in that room sit quietly for so long because of my constantness, so as soon as I left the room their suffocation left their chest as well. They were shocked out of happiness, weirdly.

Now, I wanted to rush home and see if she's fine on her own. It must be really difficult, for her to react that way. Also, she must be having bad cramps. I should do some research first on do's and don'ts of periods or how to help my wife during her periods. I'm sure there must be some articles on it.

I should also call my mom to ask for some advice, "Hey, Mom?...." I said as she picked up immediately.

***

Then mom gave me more than enough explanation and here I am. Now that I'm aware of this I shall do it every month by tracking her periods by myself. Mom said, menses is really sensitive time of the month so I should tolerate all her tantrums and mood swings. Nonetheless tolerate may not be the correct word; I would gladly accept her mood swings and tantrums. In fact, I want her to show me tantrums, that way atleast she would think of me as one of her own.

Then I went to different convenience stores and other shops to buy things, I even bought her a teddy bear even though she has one already which I already find annoying enough.

I was coming down the stairs to cook dinner by myself when I heard Y/n and Sarah chatting inside the kitchen. I did not mean to eavesdrop on their conversation but they were loud enough for me to hear them from the stairs.

"Sarah, taste it! This chocolate is soooo goooddd!" Y/n spoke with extreme happiness. "Delicious, isn't it?" she asked after passing her one.

"Yes, it indeed is, mam" Sarah agreed.

"Exactly, I don't know where he brought these chocolates from but they are so delicious and soft and creamy...Oh! I have never tasted something like this before" Y/n praised the chocolate with every emotion in her tone.

I chuckled rubbing the tip of my nose with my index finger taking her compliments. I ordered them from Busan this afternoon on a short notice when mom said that chocolates help with pain. These chocolates have always been my favourite as they are rare and are made on special orders. But, they never held so much superiority to me; looks like now they do.

"What're you preparing for dinner?" she asked Sarah.

"Actually, sir said that he will prepare today's menu so I'll leave right after cleaning" Sarah said formally.

Y/n's face dulled hearing it causing me to get more interested to hear her answer, why would she get sad about my cooking? I am really a good chef, I believe.

"Oh, I hope he doesn't make something like broccoli cake. I really hate it" she faked a cry leaning her chin on Sarah's shoulder, I pursed my lips.

She must really dislike that cake.

"I don't think he will. Sir, prefers eating it by himself" she said.

"He must eat it by himself then because even the thought of it makes me yuck" she said making a funny face, I scoffed feeling offended but at the same time her cuteness made me laugh.

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A/N: Lengthy chapter puff!

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