Revenge Yet To Unfold
Betrayal
In the quiet darkness of his home's basement he lay without clothes. His face was etched with the cruelty of unseen horrors and crushed fingers held the chilling secrets of a dark tale. Six months had passed since sunlight touched his skin. His life once filled with happiness, now echoed with silence.
Stripped of everything, he felt the cold floor beneath him, a stark contrast to the warmth that used to fill the space. His face told a story of a life unraveling, and his fingers, once skilled, were now broken.
He lived in this dim solitude for half a year, forgotten by the outside world. Little did he know, that within this darkness, a story of revenge and redemption was quietly beginning to unfold.
Tae's voice echoed through the room, filled with anguish.
Kim Taehyung
Why did you do this to me?
He cried out, his words hanging in the air. His eyes, once filled with love, now betrayed and hurt, searched for answers.
He screamed, the intensity of his emotions cutting through the silence
Kim Taehyung
Why did you do this to me?
Each word carried the weight of a shattered heart as if the echoes themselves held the pain of a love now broken.
Kim Min Jae's gaze bore into Tae with unwavering intensity as Lisa made her entrance. Tae was taken aback by Lisa's sudden appearance and left speechless. Without a word, Lisa seized Kim Min Jae's arm, pressing close to him and adopting a facade of deep sadness upon witnessing Tae's situation.
In a tone dripping with sadness and feigned empathy, Lisa uttered,
Jung Lisa
Tae, are you okay?
She released Kim Min Jae's arm and approached Tae closing the distance between them. As Tae looked at Lisa, a sinister smile played upon her lips, revealing the hidden malice beneath the facade. Then, in a low voice audible only to Tae, she delivered a cutting remark.
Jung Lisa
Now you're where you deserve to be. This is your right place, you slut. Always showcasing that bitchy face and seducing everyone. And, as I see you're about to meet your end, let me tell you a secret. Min Jae and I got together when I turned 19, and he is deeply in love with me.
With a malicious grin, Lisa continues, reveling in Tae's agony
Jung Lisa
You don't even know how your mother died. Well, let me enlighten you - we killed that bitchy mother of yours.
Tae gets paralyzed with pain and disbelief, unable to respond. Tears stream down his face as Lisa cruelly adds another blow.
Jung Lisa
Oh, and your beloved brother too.
Tae, unable to speak consumed by pain and hurt at the revelation about his family. More tears roll down his cheeks, and Lisa takes satisfaction in the emotional turmoil she has caused. In a surge of anger and anguish, Tae, driven to his limits, cries out,
Kim Taehyung
You whore! I'm going to kill you!
Kill you!
Tae attempts to strike Lisa, who cries out and stumbles back, but Kim Min Jae swiftly intervenes, holding Lisa protectively.
Kim Min Jae
Isa, are you okay? Why are you standing so close to him? Be careful; you're carrying a life inside you love
Lisa in a cracking voice, reassures Kim Min Jae
Jung Lisa
I'm okay. But why is Tae behaving like this? Is he going to be okay?
Kim Min Jae while expressing his concern for Lisa's safety and question her kindness
Kim Min Jae
Why are you so kind? He intended to harm you, and yet you still care for him. Just don't think about him.
Lisa's voice tinged with sadness and passionately defends her concern.
Jung Lisa
Of course, I care. He's my brother.
Addressing Tae with a mix of hurt and concern, she requests
Jung Lisa
Brother, why don't you just tell Min Jae everything he's asking for? And you can be with us, away from all of this.
In the depths of the turmoil, Tae's mind echoed with memories—of the first time he met Lisa, the friendship that evolved into a sibling-like bond. He had cared for her and trusted her, and now, the betrayal cut deep. Anger welled up within him, and a bitter laugh escaped his lips.
Kim Taehyung
You bitch and bastard are made for each other. Don't worry, your happiness will be short-lived. A gruesome end awaits you both," he declared, laughing challengingly
Lisa felt an unsettling chill run down their spines. Amidst the tension, Kim Min Jae locked eyes with a guard, a silent signal passing between them. Without hesitation, the guard delivered a swift, punishing kick to Tae.
Seizing the moment, Kim Min Jae gathered Lisa into his arms and guided her out of the dimly lit basement. With a reassuring tone, he spoke to her,
Kim Min Jae
Let's go, baby. Don't dwell on him."
As they left the oppressive atmosphere behind, the echoes of Tae's bitter laughter lingered, a haunting reminder of the shattered bonds and impending turmoil.
Lisa shivered like a leaf in Kim Min Jae's arms feeling hurt and sad about Tae's unsettling behavior. Feeling her distress, Kim Min Jae feels compelled to shield and protect her.
Tae glared at Kim Min Jae and Lisa, a surge of fury and desperation overcame him, blood lingering in his mouth as he yearned to end their existence. Suddenly, a new figure entered the basement — Jung Sun Li. Tae, stunned and unable to process, watched in a daze as Jung Sun Li asked something from his assistant, inquiring about a bank locker. It’s about the locker that they have been asking from him for the last six months. Struggling to grasp the conversation, Tae strained to hear, discovering it involved the password and key to a Phoenix Legacy locker. It was the same locker that his Mom told him one month before she passed away she told him to keep the locker a secret. She warned him not to trust anyone, not even his close ones, about the locker. Only on his 24th birthday could he open it. he held onto his mom's words in his heart, never uttering a word about the locker to anyone.
Suddenly, With a fierce grip, the bodyguards restrained Tae, demanding the password and key. In that tense moment, memories of his mother's warnings flooded Tae's mind, urging him to stay silent. With resolve, he replied
Kim Taehyung
I don't know.
His resistance triggered a brutal onslaught—the bodyguards lashed and beat him mercilessly until Tae's senses dulled, and a sense of impending doom enveloped him. Closing his eyes, he retreated into thoughts of happier times, envisioning himself, his mother and his lovely brother sharing laughter. Yet, the serene scene shattered, replaced by a haunting image of them lying in a pool of blood, leaving Tae trapped in the harrowing echoes of his memories.
Reborn
Tae awoke with a scream, his eyes wide with terror as the haunting images of his mother and brother lingered in his mind. The room's door swung open, revealing his worried mother standing before him. She questioned him if he was okay and if he had a nightmare, but Tae just kept looking at her. Overwhelmed by the memories of losing his mother and now seeing her standing in front of him, tears welled up in his eyes. His mom, full of love and care, embraced him warmly. In that comforting hug, Tae couldn't hold back his loud cries. Choking on his words expressing his remorse.
Kim Taehyung
I'm sorry, Mom. I'm really sorry.
Worry etched across Kim Tae Hee's face as she attempted to comfort Tae, questioning him gently,
Kim Tae Hee
Why are you sorry, baby? You haven't done anything wrong. Stop crying. What happened, Tae? Are you not feeling well? Are you feeling hurt anywhere ?
Despite her reassurances, Tae continued to cry. After an hour of uninterrupted tears and sobs, Tae found solace in his mother's embrace, leaning into her for comfort. In a moment of calm, Kim Tae Hee, sensing a shift, she remarked
Kim Tae Hee
Now you're feeling okay, baby. Did you have a nightmare?"
Tae, unable to speak, simply nodded in response. With a gentle touch, Kim Tae Hee comfortingly stroked Tae's swollen face. His eye got red and swollen from crying, Planting a tender kiss on his forehead. she offered him a glass of water, knowing his mouth must be feeling dry.
Kim Tae Hee
Baby, I'll fetch you some food. You've been in a day-long coma due to a severe fever, and it's been a day since you last ate anything.
She said, preparing to stand. However, Tae clung tightly to her hand, his eyes reflecting the fear of losing his mom once again.
Kim Taehyung
Mom, don't go. Be with me, he pleaded.
Seeing tae like this Kim Tae Hee embraced him once more, reassuring
Kim Tae Hee
"Tae, I'm not going anywhere, baby. I'm just going to fetch you something to eat. You're my good boy, aren't you?"
Kim Tae Hee
So, stay here," "Mom's just going to get you something to eat.
She gently reassured. With those words, she left the room leaving a promise of sustenance that lingered in the room like a comforting embrace for Tae.
Tae stared at the closed door, lingering with a sense of longing after his mother's departure. A sudden realization struck him after looking around the room that he’s in his own room within the Kim mansion. He stared at his hands, once twisted and broken hands are now soft and tender as they used to be. His fingers, no longer bent they looked long and whole, leaving him puzzled. Tae couldn't grasp the situation – he had just seen his mother which he lost years ago. Confusion clouded his mind as he wondered why he was in the Kim mansion; wasn't he supposed to be in the basement? Feeling confused Tae quickly stood up from his bed. But his legs tremble with weakness. Slowly finding balance. he approached the mirror. Stunned, he saw his face, now glowing with a youthful radiance without those ugly marks that once covered every inch leaving him disfigured and unrecognizable. Unable to process, Tae stared at his reflection in the mirror. His gaze shifted to his hair making him look like he did when he was 14. Puzzled and unable to comprehend the transformation, he remained captivated, lost in the reflection of a younger version of himself.
Then the room suddenly opened revealing his mom entering with a plate in her hands urging him to eat. She gently made him sit on the bed, serving a stew with chicken and ginseng a comforting and nourishing meal to recover and boost energy. She took the spoon and started feeding him slowly until he had a bowl. Kim Tae Hee asked if he wanted more, but Tae declined. The door creaked open, and the doctor stepped into the room to examine Tae. he inquired about Tae's well-being, asking if he felt weakness or dizziness. Tae nodded in agreement, and the doctor conducted a thorough examination. After assessing his condition, the doctor prescribed medicine for Tae's recovery. the doctor bid farewell wishing him speedy recovery eaving the room. Kim Tae Hee carefully took the prescribed medicine and ensured Tae consumed it. She then guided him to lie down on the bed covering him with a warm blanket, With a gentle tone, she said,
Kim Tae Hee
You have to take rest now
With tender care, Kim Tae Hee continued to stroke Tae's hair. As she sensed his steady breath, she leaned down and planted a gentle kiss on his forehead. After this she quietly left the room. As the door closed tae opened his eyes feeling the warmth of his mother's affection lingering in the room. With his mind still unable to understand the situation, Tae's confusion heightened. Removing the blanket, Tae hastily rose from the bed, his hand accidentally collided with a glass, shattering it into pieces. Taking a step forward Tae unintentionally stepped on a shard of glass and a sharp gasp escaped him as pain shot through him. His eyes widened as he observed blood flowing from the injury, marking the floor with an unforeseen challenge amid the confusion. As the searing pain hit him and the warmth of blood became real, Tae's realization dawned—this was no dream. Frantically searching for his phone on the table beside the bed. As he opened it, his eyes widened in disbelief and saw the date: 21 July 2014. Revelation left him stunned, a wave of confusion and astonishment washing over him. Tae hastily left his room, encountering a maid in the corridor. He called her and when she came close he urgently asked In a rush of emotions he asked her about the date Seeking confirmation and her response echoed the same: 21 July 2014.
Overwhelmed by the inexplicable reality, he retreated into his room, closing the door. Tae ran to stand before the mirror, tears streaming down his face. Amidst the turmoil, an unexpected laughter bubbled from within he understood that he had traveled back in time to when he was just 14 years old. when he still had his mom and brother by his side. A newfound determination surged within him as he vowed to keep them safe. Tae's eyes shifted, igniting a fierce flame of revenge that burned within him. Tae pledged to seek revenge on those who had made his previous life a living hell. His determination is unwavering, and he swore to make them suffer to the point where they would beg for death. Each and every person who caused him pain would now face the fury of his retribution. Where he is going to make their lives a living nightmare. He vowed to make them cry tears of blood, ensuring their suffering mirrored the anguish he endured. Revenge will echo through their existence, facing the consequences of their past actions.
Brother
In the stillness of midnight when everyone slept cloaked in silence. Tae steps out Moving to the right side of his room then he stops before a closed door. A surge of emotions overwhelming him. Summoning courage, he takes a deep breath and opens the door. In the soft glow, he observes his 7-year-old brother, peacefully lost in sleep untouched by worldly concerns. Tears stream down his cheeks as the painful memory surfaces—his brother's untimely passing at the tender age of 13. Stepping into the room, Tae walks towards the bed his eyes fixed on his innocent brother. Unnoticed, tears stream down his face, a silent oath escaping his lips to safeguard the precious soul before him. After an extended moment of standing and watching, he finally bends down gently kissing his brother's forehead with a mix of emotions and lingering affection. In a soft whisper, he says good night and love you. After carefully tucking the blanket he exits the room.
Retracing his steps back to his room. Tae's mind eases after seeing his cherished family. A sudden realization dawns on him that if he is 14 years old that means he was reborn before the marriage between the despicable Jung Sun Li and his mother. As he remembered Jung sun LI is going to propose to his mom on her birthday in three months. Determined not to allow that person to marry his mom again, he pledged to save her from that unworthy bastard this time. Memories of the past flood in his mind - his mom only married Jung Sun Li because he forced and threatened her a lot. he feels a heavy guilt, thinking he played a role in leading his family towards tragedy by letting Jung Sun Li enter into their lives. He knew that his mom had remarried, but she always held a deep love for his dad. She clung to the belief that he is alive, since we never found his body. Thinking about his dad he remembered that his father was a caring and gentle man who loved him and his brother deeply.
They were a happy and loving family until they lost him in an accident when he was seven and his brother was two years old. After that he remembered how Mom stepped up to be both his mom and dad after Dad passed away, but she got really busy trying to fix the company he left behind. Dad's death made the company stocks fall, Which make shareholder fear, and they started creating problems, so his mom has to take his father's place, working late into the night to keep the company stable. During that time, things changed between him and his mom. She worked a lot to fix the company, and he felt really lonely. His little brother, still very small, spent more time with the nanny because Mom was busy. The closeness they once had started to fade away as he became quieter and lonelier. He remembered meeting Lisa when he was twelve. She was his classmate, and her father, who dearly loved her, used to pick her up daily. Watching their close relationship, he longed for a similar affection. Slowly, he and Lisa became friends, and their friendship deepened. Lisa introduced him to her father, who treated him kindly. They began to share meals, go to adventure parks, and eventually, he started caring for him like a father figure.
In six months they became so close that he invited them to his birthday party, where Jung Sun Li met his mom for the first time. Soon after, Jung Sun Li started pursuing her. They manipulated his mind, convincing him that they would become a loving family When mom would accept him. when his mom initially refused Jung Sun Li's advances, he pressured her to accept him. He still remembers those words he said to his mom - you were never there when I needed you, but Uncle was. Mom, accept him, and we will be a happy family. Now, he deeply regretted the words he uttered years ago. He vividly recalled the change in his mother's expression, a loss evident on her face, Following that, she began spending more time with him and her brother. Although she accepted Jung Sun Li, it wasn't romantic. She allowed him and Lisa to come to their house and spend time with him and his brother.
After half a year, Jung Sun Li and Lisa grew closer to him and his brother. Jung Sun Li treated us like a father figure. His mom became accustomed to his presence, observing how he cared for them like a father. Yet, she didn't develop any romantic feelings, just treating him as a friend. Then Jung Sun Li asked for a marriage, but his mom denied. Once again, he pressured and threatened his mom, insisting he would leave the house if she didn't agree to the marriage.. Filled with lies, they crafted the illusion in his mind that they were going to be a loving and happy family after his mom and Jung Sun Li would get married. Reluctantly, she agreed to a marriage on paper with Jung Sun Li. Although they all lived together, her relationship with Jung Sun Li remained that of friends because his mother's heart belonged only to his dad. After recalling how he and Lisa deceived him and killed his mom and brother, fury awakened within him. Not only does he plan to torment them, but he also intends to destroy the company that he cherishes the most. For Lisa, he is determined to make her life a living hell, ensuring she regrets the very day she was born. With revenge brewing in his heart, he decided to meticulously plan everything. But before embarking on this dark journey, he realized he needed a good night's sleep, something he hadn't experienced in months. Then he lay on his bed and quickly drifted into slumber.
Next day Tae woke up at 7, took a bath,, and got ready. As he looked into the mirror, the first thing he noticed was his hair covering his eyes and forehead, along with the glasses. Lisa had advised him to keep this style, suggesting that it suits him, and she used to praise him a lot for it. Mentioning that Kim Min Jae told her he loved his style and glasses.
Kim Taehyung
Bullshit, i’m sure that bitch was well aware that without these hair covering half of his face, his unimpressive style, and those glasses, he would undoubtedly overshadow her. But at that time he believed everything she said like a fool.
Now he knows the first thing he is going to do. Before facing the cunning father and his scheming daughter, yes they moved in with us after two months his mom accepted Jung Sun Li, a consequence of his stupidity. It was Lisa who convinced him, suggesting that living together would strengthen the bond between his mom and her father. So he suggested it to mom and after convening she accepted it. he readied himself to face the day. Descending the stairs, he spotted his mother seated with his brother, and across from them sat Jung Sun Li and Lisa. His blood boiled at the sight of them and filled with the desire to kill, but he concealed his intentions, not wanting his enemies to be aware of the storm brewing within him. His mom noticed him approaching and stood up, making her way towards him.
Kim Tae Hee
Tae, why are you downstairs? I was going to check on you after breakfast. You need rest, Tae." She came close, gently touching his forehead, and asked, "Are you feeling okay now, baby?"
Overwhelmed, he felt a surge of love from his mom. He nodded and replied
Kim Taehyung
I'm okay, Mom.
Taking her hand, he led her towards the dining table and said,
Kim Taehyung
I'm not feeling sick, Mom. I'm okay. I just want to have breakfast with you."
Kim Tae Hee
Okay, but you must eat light food
As they approached the dining table, he saw his little brother having breakfast. Although Tae had started taking less with him after turning 18, but now at 14, they still shared the best relationship.
His brother looked at him, gave him the cutest smile, and said
Kim Tae In
Are you feeling okay, brother? Is your fever gone? Come and have breakfast with me and mommy."
Kim Taehyung
I'm okay now Tae In
Tae, with a warm smile, told his brother,
Kim Taehyung
Enjoy your breakfast, little brother. Today, I'll be dropping you off at school."
Tae In grinned and exclaimed
Kim Tae In
Really, brother?
Tae ruffled his younger brother's hair affectionately, saying,
Kim Taehyung
Yes. Now be a good boy and have your breakfast
Tae sat beside his younger brother, and his mom took her seat. Soon, he heard Jung Sun Li calling out,
Jung Sun Li
Tae are you okay? Are you feeling better?
Lisa followed, wearing a fake smile, asking
Jung Lisa
Are you okay, brother?
He simply kept looking at them and nodded in response. Tae could clearly see the astonished look on their faces. Unlike before, he simply nodded, refusing to answer their questions or comply with their usual expectations. He shifted his attention to the breakfast, which seemed less appetizing after witnessing their disgusted faces. My gaze wandered across the table, and there it was – a freshly cooked pancake, tempting and inviting. Instantly, my hunger stirred, eager for the delightful breakfast. However, my appetite was abruptly interrupted as mom swiftly took the plate from me, replacing it with a steaming bowl of soup. Her stern gaze conveyed a silent message – a subtle reminder that finishing the meal was a prerequisite for leaving the house that day. Then i took the soup from his mom and started eating, as he has things to do today before starting school tomorrow. Completely ignoring the father, daughter pair sitting across him. Engaged in conversation with my brother and mother, I wrapped up my breakfast. Usually Jung Sun Li would drop off Tae In, him, and Lisa at school portraying the image of a devoted and responsible father. However, from now on, I've decided to personally take Tae In to school every day. I don't trust either of them with my brother, so I'm determined to keep my brother and mother away from them.
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