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Taehyung woke up in his room, slowly sitting up on the bed with his eyes still half-closed. Ren knocked on the door, breaking the silence.

Taehyung looked at the door, he opened it. Ren's expression was filled with concern as he asked, "How are you now?"

Taehyung replied, "I'm good! Come in." Ren entered the room, and they both sat on the bed.

Taehyung spoke, his voice laced with confusion, "I don't know what happened last night. How did I get this tattoo from nowhere?" He rubbed his temples, trying to alleviate the headache. "Gosh, my head is aching from thinking."

Ren looked at Taehyung with a worried expression, but quickly composed himself, asking calmly, "What tattoo? What are you talking about, Taehyung?"

Taehyung is in shock as Ren continued, "Last night, you were too exhausted, so you came and slept after having dinner."

Taehyung gasped, his face pale, and looked at Ren with a mixture of shock and desperation. "Wh-what?" Ren maintained his calm demeanor, saying, "Yup!"

Taehyung was still in shock, his eyes fixed on Ren as he stuttered, "D-don't you remember, Ren? Last night, you saw the sudden tattoo that appeared on my back?" Ren's expression remained neutral as he replied, "Nope! I don't remember anything like that."

Taehyung's face contorted in frustration as he quickly removed his shirt to show Ren the tattoo. He turned his back to Ren, pointing to the tattoo, and exclaimed, "See!!! There's a tattoo!!! A moon with two love symbols!!!" Ren's expression remained calm as he said, "I don't see any tattoo, Taehyung."

Taehyung's face fell, and he rushed to the bathroom, staring at his reflection in the mirror. He gasped loudly, "What the heck! I-I..." Ren followed him, standing behind Taehyung as he spoke calmly, "Did you dream, Taehyung? Come on, freshen up."

Ren left Taehyung in the bathroom and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.

As Ren stepped out of the room, he let out a sad sigh and whispered to himself, "I'm sorry for lying to you, Taehyung-ah. I couldn't risk anything."

Meanwhile, Taehyung stood in the bathroom, still trying to process the events. He looked at his reflection, confusion etched on his face, and spoke to himself, "How can this be possible? It all felt so real. Where did this sudden tattoo go? It came and went in a real quick."

Taehyung told himself, "I'll ask Jungkook, Jin, and Jimin. They also saw my tattoo, right? Yup, let me freshen up fast." With that, Taehyung quickly freshened up and headed downstairs.

As he descended the stairs, Jimin yelled, "Taehyung, good morning! Come here!" The group was gathered in the hall, sitting on couches, waiting for breakfast.

Taehyung walked into the hall and sat down next to Jimin on the couch. Ren was seated in the middle, between Jimin and Jin, with a hand casually placed on each of their shoulders.

Ren's eyes seemed to gleam with an otherworldly intensity as he made them forget the events of the previous night.

Jungkook, who was sitting beside Jen, got up and approached Taehyung. "How are you, Taehyung? Is-" Jungkook's words trailed off as Ren locked eyes with him, and Jungkook's expression went blank. Ren's gaze had made him forget too.

Yuna looked on, confusion etched on her face. "What happened to Taehyung? Why are you asking if he's fine, Jungkook?" she asked.

Jungkook shrugged, his expression neutral. "Nothing! He's just exhausted from yesterday, so I'm checking on him." Yuna raised an eyebrow, seemingly skeptical, but ultimately shrugged and nodded.

Yuna then got up and headed upstairs, calling out to her brother to come down for breakfast.

Taehyung turned to Jimin, Jin, and Jungkook, his eyes filled with desperation. "You all remember the tattoo, right? The one I got yesterday?" The others shook their heads.

Taehyung whispered to himself, his voice barely audible, "It all felt so real... Soo Real..." He looked up, a hint of resignation in his eyes. "Well, if no one remembers, then it's surely just a dream."

Meanwhile, Jen and Ina sat on a nearby couch, engaged in a hushed conversation.

Jen leaned in, a mischievous glint in her eye. "How's sharing a room and a B.E.D with your crush?"

Ina's face turned bright red as she stuttered, "S-stop it, Jen!" Jen chuckled, her voice teasing. "Oh, come on! I know Jungkook's a shy guy. So, you go propose to him. I assure you, he loves you back."

Ina's blush deepened, and she shook her head vigorously. "N-no! I'll wait for him to confess first." Jen sighed dramatically, a grin still plastered on her face. "Okay, then. I'll move the things from Jungkook's side, so it'll be easy for my Ina."

Jen winked at Ina, who chuckled and playfully rolled her eyes.

Just then, Yuna called out from the stairs, "Okay, everyone! Come to the dining hall!"

The group finished their breakfast, and Gia and Ren strolled through the luxurious garden on the side of Yuna's mansion.

The sun cast a warm glow over the lush greenery, and the sound of birds chirping filled the air.

Gia spoke, her voice laced with concern, "Now that Jen and Taehyung have their powers, they're prone to danger."

Ren nodded in agreement, his eyes scanning the surroundings.

Gia continued, "See, they got their powers yesterday, but they can't use them until they're at that place."

Ren's expression turned serious as he added, "I know, and do you think those people have any idea that Taehyung and Jen got their powers back?"

Gia's brow furrowed, her eyes narrowing in thought. "I don't think so! If they knew, they'd do something. Why aren't they doing any harm till now?"

Ren's gaze drifted off, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "I don't know... Maybe they're waiting for Taehyung and Jen to come there?"

Gia's eyes locked onto Ren's, her expression filled with worry. "Maybe... So, should we stop Taehyung and Jen from going there?"

Ren's jaw clenched, his voice firm. "No, Gia. We should finish them once and for all."

Gia's voice trembled, her eyes wide with concern. "But what if something happens to Taehyung, Ren? I can't see him suffering."

Ren's expression softened, his eyes filled with reassurance. "If we leave now, then they'll just try to hurt Taehyung again. So, no... We should finish this as soon as possible."

Gia nodded, her eyes still filled with worry. "When can we tell Taehyung and Jen the truth?"

Ren's expression turned serious. "Not until we get there. Remember what we were told? We were told not to reveal anything until we're there."

Gia's brow furrowed, her voice laced with concern. "What if we don't have much time to explain everything? We have time now. Let's tell them everything now."

Ren's eyes widened, his expression incredulous. "You've gone nuts, Gia? Taehyung and Jen can't know anything here. When we reach there, they'll remember a lot. Besides, there's a danger if they know the truth now. So, it's better for them to know the truth there itself."

Gia's voice trembled, her eyes filled with worry. "Do you think we'll have time to tell them everything?"

Ren's expression turned reassuring. "We don't need to say everything. They'll remember some things too."

Inside the mansion, the atmosphere was lively, with the sound of laughter and chatter filling the air.

Jungkook, Jin, and Taehyung lounged on a plush couch, surrounded by elegant furnishings and lavish decorations.

Jin spoke, a mischievous glint in his eye, "So, Kookie! You're going to propose to her or not?"

Jungkook's face turned bright red as he spoke in a shy tone, "I don't know how to..."

Taehyung, seated beside Jungkook, encouraged him, "It's high time, Kookie! You got this!"

Jin rolled his eyes, teasing Jungkook, "Behave like a man! Go and confess your feelings already!"

Jungkook looked uncertain, "I don't know... I'll be all nervous while talking to her." Taehyung reassured him, "Don't worry! Go and talk... You'll get used to it. Come on."

Just then, Jen and Ina strolled past them, chatting and laughing.

Jin whispered to Jungkook, "Go to her."

Jungkook whispered back, "No!"

Taehyung suddenly yelled, "Jen! Come here!" Jen and Ina walked towards them, curiosity etched on their faces.

Jungkook shot Taehyung a shocked glance.

Taehyung spoke, "I have something to talk to you about, Jen. Can I?"

Jen replied, "Of course, Taehyung! What is it?" Taehyung suggested, "Not here. Maybe outside in the gardens?"

Jen agreed, and Jin stood up, saying, "I have to go, Hobi called me earlier. So, bye."

Taehyung, Jen, and Jin left from there, leaving Ina and Jungkook alone together.

They locked eyes, and for a moment, they were mesmerized.

Jungkook snapped back to reality, his face flushing, and spoke, "Hello there, Ina." Ina smiled, her voice sweet, "Oh, yeah! Hi!"

Jungkook and Ina sat comfortably on the plush couch, with a large window directly behind them, allowing the warm sunlight to stream in.

Unbeknownst to them, Jen, Taehyung, and Jin were standing outside, listening in on their conversation through the window.

Jungkook gazed at Ina, his eyes filled with admiration, and said, "The moon is beautiful, isn't it?"

Ina's eyes sparkled with amusement, as she knew exactly what Jungkook was trying to say, but she decided to play dumb, pretending not to understand the underlying meaning.

She replied innocently, "Where's the moon, Jungkook-ssi? It's the sun that's up now."

Jungkook looked at her, unbelieving, and scratched the back of his neck, laughing sheepishly. "Oh yeah! Sun! I mean, the sun is beautiful today."

Jin, who was eavesdropping outside, whispered to the others, "Dumb."

Taehyung added, "Dumber."

Jen chimed in, "Dumbest."

Jungkook, still trying to muster up the courage to confess, spoke again, "You look pretty in this skirt, Ina."

Ina smiled sweetly, correcting him, "This isn't a skirt, Jungkook. It's a shirt."

Jungkook's face turned bright red as he laughed sheepishly. "RIGHT! "

He looked away, his eyes drifting towards the opposite side of the hall, and mentally cursed himself.

Jungkook thought to himself, "I should confess straightforwardly." With a determined nod, he faced Ina, his eyes locked onto hers.

He looked at her intently and deeply, his voice taking on a husky, manly tone, "I love you, Ina!" Ina's eyes widened in surprise as she gazed at Jungkook.

Jungkook's hands reached out, gently grasping Ina's, his eyes burning with sincerity. "I love you," he repeated, his voice filled with emotion. "I wanted to say this to you a long time ago, but I couldn't muster the courage. I don't force you to love me back. I'm just confessing my feelings. You can reject me too, if you want." His voice dropped to a whisper on the last sentence.

Ina's face lit up with a bright smile, "You're kidding me, right? How can I reject you? I love you too, Jungkook." Her voice was filled with excitement. "I didn't confess until now because you never spoke with any girl except for Jen. I thought you were ignoring proposals."

Jungkook's eyes sparkled with amusement, "Nah! I've had my eyes on you."

He gazed deeply into her eyes, his expression filled with adoration. Ina and Jungkook both turned bright red as they blushed.

Jungkook stood up, his eyes never leaving Ina's face, and kneeled down in front of her.

His voice was filled with emotion, "Will you be my girlfriend, Ina?" Ina's face lit up, and she smiled sweetly, "Yes!"

Jungkook's face broke into a wide grin as he hugged Ina tightly. Ina, now fully flustered, shook slightly at the sudden skinship, but she hugged his muscular body back just as tightly.

Outside, Jen, Taehyung, and Jin were squealing silently, their eyes shining with excitement.

They spoke in unison, "FINALLY!!" Jin and Taehyung hugged each other, jumping up and down in joy. Taehyung turned to Jen, about to hug her, and Jen hugged him back, both of them jumping in happiness.

They quickly snapped back to reality, realizing they were hugging each other, and stopped, looking sheepish and shy.

Jin spoke, his voice barely above a whisper, "Now we'll leave the lovebirds alone. Let's go from here before they catch us." Jen, Taehyung, and Jin hastily retreated, trying not to make a sound as they left the love-struck couple alone.

Jin, Taehyung, and Jen were strolling together when Hobi suddenly appeared and exclaimed, "Hey!! You three are here!"

Jin replied, his face beaming with excitement, "Well, yes! And we have amazing news to share!! Where are the others?"

Hobi responded, "Upstairs! What's the amazing news?????" Jin's grin grew wider, "Let's go. I'll share it with everyone, including you."

Hobi and Jin headed upstairs, leaving Taehyung and Jen alone.

Jin and Hobi burst into the upstairs room, spilling the exciting news to everyone except Yuna and Mark, who were absent.

Meanwhile, Taehyung and Jen continued their walk, but the atmosphere between them had become awkward.

As they turned a corner, they suddenly faced Mark. Mark's eyes locked onto Jen, and a smile spread across his face.

Jen felt a surge of discomfort under Mark's gaze. Taehyung noticed her unease and suggested, "Let's go to the gardens, Jen." Jen nodded in agreement.

Mark swiftly moved towards them, his eyes still fixed on Jen. He grasped Jen's wrist, his grip firm, and asked, "What's in the gardens, Taehyung? Come, let's watch something on TV instead."

Taehyung's eyes narrowed slightly, "Nah, you watch, Mark. Jen and I will head out." Jen wriggled her hand, trying to loosen Mark's grip. Mark finally released her wrist.

Mark's gaze lingered on Jen, his voice low and husky, "Well, it's your wish."

Jen replied, her tone firm, "Yup! Let's go, Taehyung." She reached out and took Taehyung's hand, and together they walked away from Mark.

Mark watched them leave, his eyes fixed on Jen. He whispered to himself, a hint of longing in his voice, "You smell nice, Jen. Being near you makes me go crazy, and I'm getting hard, Fuck! "

Just then, Mark spotted a maid sweeping the dust from a couch.

He approached her, his voice low and commanding, "Come to my room." The maid's eyes widened in alarm as she sensed the underlying intention.

She took a step back, her voice trembling, "No, sir. Please, you said you wouldn't call me again after...after you did it once."

Mark's expression turned cold, his patience wearing thin, "Come, or lose your job."

The maid's face fell, her eyes welling up with tears, "No, sir! Please! I beg you! I have a family outside. I need this job. Moreover, I'm married."

Mark's voice dropped to a whisper, his words sending a shiver down the maid's spine, "That's what makes you more...hot. Come to my room now." The maid's voice was firm, despite her fear, "No, sir!"

Mark's patience had reached its limit, his voice rising in anger, "Get lost! Don't work here anymore. You're fired!" The maid begged, her voice desperate, "No, sir! Please!"

Mark rolled his eyes, his expression disdainful, "Come, or get kicked out." The maid's body shook as she sobbed uncontrollably.

Mark's voice was devoid of empathy, "You're of no use. I'll go get someone else. And you, wait here. My men will kick you out." With that, he turned and left, heading to his room.

He picked up his phone and dialed a number. Soon, a man arrived at Mark's door, accompanied by a young girl. Mark's voice was curt, "Come in."

The man and the girl entered the room, the girl's eyes scanning the space nervously.

Mark's gaze locked onto the girl, his eyes roaming over her face and body.

The girl gulped, her voice barely above a whisper, "Why did you take me here, sir?" The man smirked, his voice dripping with malice, "You'll know soon."

The girl's face paled, her body trembling with fear. The man turned to Mark, his voice dripping with sleaze, "She's 22 and still a virgin"

Mark nodded, his expression unreadable. The man left, leaving the girl alone with Mark. The girl stuttered, her voice shaking, "I was cleaning the kitchen, sir. He took me here. Do you...do you need anything?"

Mark's voice was low and husky, his eyes never leaving the girl's face, "Of course, I do need something." He eyed her body, his gaze making the girl's skin crawl.

The girl's voice trembled as she asked, "What do you need, sir?"

Mark's eyes seemed to bore into her soul, making her shudder with fear. Mark approached her, his hands reaching out to grasp her waist.

He pulled her close, but soon released her, his face contorting in disgust. "Eww! You're sweaty," he exclaimed. "Go get freshened up."

The girl gulped, her eyes darting towards the bathroom door. But before she could take a step, Mark stopped her, his voice firm. "That's mine".

"You'll use this one," he added, gesturing to another door. "Go and get freshened. There's a bathing robe inside; wear it.

Don't wear those same nasty clothes." His tone was commanding, leaving no room for argument. "Now, go!" he barked.

The girl hastily retreated into the bathroom, her heart racing with fear. As she bathed, she cried her heart out, her body shaking with sobs. She whispered to herself, "I need this job. It pays well...more than well. Of course, they would...after having all these, they should. But what can I do? I can't say no. If I say no, then he'll make sure no one else gives me a job." Her tears flowed freely as she sobbed uncontrollably.

Mark's voice echoed from outside the bathroom door, "How much more time do you need? Come out quickly!"

The girl hastily wiped away her tears and put on the bathing robe. As she looked at her reflection in the mirror, her face fell.

The bathrobe was see-through. Her skin was visible even after wearing the robe. With a final sniffle, she stopped crying and steeled herself to face Mark again.

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