My Malewife ( Taekook )
Chapter One: Lipstick, Lies, and Lattes
If Jeon Jungkook had a dollar for every time his older sister got him into a mess, he’d be a millionaire by now. A broke millionaire, somehow, because she’d find a way to borrow all his dollars too.
Jeon Jieun
You look like me anyway, and the café manager never pays attention!
Jungkook adjusted his chest pads uncomfortably and stared at his reflection in the café’s employee bathroom. A long brown wig framed his face, and his sister’s makeup was a bit too heavy on the blush. He looked... like someone’s confused K-drama character in mid-transition.
Jeon Jungkook
This is a new low
From behind the door, his sister’s voice chirped:
Jeon Jieun
You owe me! Remember when I bailed you out during your little scooter accident?
Jeon Jieun
You dented a police car!
Jeon Jungkook
That was five years ago!
Jeon Jieun
And I still have emotional trauma.
Jeon Jieun
Now put on some lip gloss and get out there.
Groaning, Jungkook smacked on a strawberry-flavored gloss, nearly gagging on the synthetic fruitiness. His sneakers had been swapped for ankle boots — with a heel. Every step was a balancing act between grace and a face plant.
He took a deep breath and stepped out into the café.
It was a cute little place, popular with university students and hopeless romantics. It had pastel walls, hanging plants, and a chalkboard menu that said: “Today’s Special – Love at First Sip.”
Jungkook rolled his eyes so hard he nearly lost a contact lens.
The place was quiet — just a few girls giggling in a corner booth, and a guy with glasses writing furiously into a notebook. Jungkook relaxed slightly and started wiping down tables, avoiding his reflection in every shiny surface.
Then the bell above the door chimed.
He didn’t look up at first. Just another customer. No big deal.
Until he felt the silence.
The giggling stopped. Even the guy with the notebook paused mid-sentence.
Jungkook looked up — and there he was.
Kim Taehyung. CEO of Taehyung Enterprises. His boss. His literal boss.
Why was he in this café? Why today? Why now, when Jungkook looked like a backup dancer in a girl group comeback?
Jeon Jungkook
Will he recognize me? ( whispered to himself ) gosh this will be so embarrassing
Taehyung was devastatingly handsome in an effortless way. His dark hair curled slightly at the ends, his suit looked like it belonged on a Vogue cover, and his presence filled the room like he owned it — which, honestly, he probably did
He turned around so fast he nearly slipped, muttered something like “Espresso machine! Broken!” and hid behind the counter.
Taehyung approached slowly, like a lion stalking confused prey.
Kim Taehyung
Are you new here?
Jungkook cleared his throat, scrambling for a fake voice.
Jungkook
Uh, yes! Just... just helping out for the day!
Kim Taehyung
You have a very familiar face
Abort mission. Evacuate café. Fake your own death if necessary
Jungkook
People say I look like my brother
Jungkook Cursing his life decisions
Kim Taehyung
Well, I’d love a cappuccino. And... what’s your name?
Jungkook might’ve passed out for half a second.
As he fumbled through the coffee machine settings
Jeon Jungkook
(how does steam work again?!)
He heard Taehyung sigh behind him.
Kim Taehyung
You know, Jieun
Kim Taehyung
you seem different. Refreshing. Most girls I meet don’t look like they’re trying to run away mid-conversation.
Jeon Jungkook
( Never saw boss talking to someone this much)
Jeon Jungkook
( what's wrong with him?)
Jungkook
Oh! Haha! Nerves. I’m... not used to attractive men talking to me.
Jeon Jungkook
(Why did I say that. Why did I say that out loud.????)
Kim Taehyung
That’s a shame. You’ll have to get used to it.
Jungkook almost poured hot milk on his own hand.
Taehyung sat by the window, sipping his cappuccino and throwing glances Jungkook’s way every few minutes. He stayed for an hour.
An hour of near panic attacks, dropped trays, and one small incident involving whipped cream and a nose.
He was almost free. Just five more minutes, and Taehyung would leave and never recognize him in the office again. Maybe. Hopefully.
But fate, as always, had other plans
The door burst open with unnecessary drama, and a tall, lanky guy stormed in, wild-eyed and fuming.
Gerik
There you are, you lying cheat!
Gerik
You disappeared for two days, blocked my number, and now you’re here flirting with another guy?
Jungkook
I... I think you have the wrong—
Gerik
Don’t even start! You said you loved me!
Jungkook
Sorry but I really don't know you
The man was about to hit Jungkook but Taehyung grabbed his hand from behind
Kim Taehyung
Excuse me. Jieun is my girlfriend.
Gerik
YOU LEFT ME FOR HIM, DIDN'T YOU?
Taehyung placed a protective arm around Jungkook’s shoulders.
Jungkook
I really don't know you Mister
Jungkook
I think you've got the wrong person
Kim Taehyung
We’ve been dating for months. So unless you’re hallucinating entire relationships, I suggest you leave.
The guy stammered, looked between the two of them, then slowly backed away, mumbling something about "mistaken identity" and "bad lighting." He fled
Jungkook exhaled for the first time in a full minute.
Kim Taehyung
Didn’t like the way he was yelling at you
Taehyung replied, brushing imaginary dust off his sleeve.
Kim Taehyung
Besides, Have I told you. You’re interesting?
Jeon Jungkook
( Boss find me interesting?)
Jeon Jungkook
(What the hell???)
And just like that, he smiled, handed Jungkook his card, and left
Jeon Jungkook
( am I hallucinating from wig glue?)
Chapter two : Chaos in Cappuccino
Jungkook walked back home
Jungkook Entered to his shared apartment with His sister
Jeon Jieun
WHAT THE HELL YOU DID?
Jeon Jungkook
It wasn't intentional, Noona
Jeon Jieun
What actually happened?
Jeon Jungkook
A random guy came and said I , I mean you cheated on him
Jeon Jungkook
I told him, that I don't even know him
Jeon Jungkook
He was scene creating so boss I mean taehyung stepped in and helped me
Jieun suddenly broke down in tears
Jeon Jieun
how'll I explain that to Jimin?? 😭
Jeon Jungkook
I'm sorry Noona
Jeon Jieun
No it's not your fault
Jungkook sat beside Jieun and pat on her shoulder
Jeon Jungkook
Do you want me to explain things to Jimin hyung?
Jeon Jieun
nah it's fine ( sniffles)
Jeon Jungkook
( forced a smile)
The Next morning, Jungkook entered with trembling hands, placing Taehyung’s coffee on his desk like nothing had happened. He wore his usual black-rimmed glasses and neatly pressed suit.
Taehyung didn’t even look up.
He said, focused on a news article titled: "Taehyung’s Mysterious Girlfriend – Who Is She?"
Jeon Jungkook
Rough Morning, Sir?
Taehyung sighed dramatically
Kim Taehyung
My grandmother texted me 46 times last night. She’s already planning a wedding. She thinks I’m finally in love.
Jeon Jungkook
Oh... isn't that good?
Jeon Jungkook
Um...I heard from my sister about what happened yesterday
Jeon Jungkook
Thank you for helping her out a the cafe
Kim Taehyung
She's your sister?
Kim Taehyung
I see .. explain a lot why you two look alike
Kim Taehyung
Cancel my meeting for rest of the day...I have something else to do
Jeon Jungkook
Should I come along?
Taehyung came again in the cafe where Jieun works
Today Jieun is present by herself..
Jieun Recognized taehyung as 'Jungkook's boss' when he approached her
Kim Taehyung
Can we talk for a moment?
Kim Taehyung
Well. Since everyone thinks you’re my girlfriend now...I have a proposal.
Kim Taehyung
Let's get make married
Kim Taehyung
You pretend to be my fiancée. Just for a few weeks, to keep the press and my grandma happy. I’ll pay you generously.
Taehyung passed a contract paper infont of her
Jeon Jieun
100000 million dollars?
Jeon Jieun
Are you kidding me?
Jieun stared at the contract. Then at Taehyung.Then back at the contract.
Kim Taehyung
Nobody said no to me before
Kim Taehyung
So you're in or not?
Jeon Jieun
Of course, I am
Jieun signed the contract
Back at the apartment...Jieun groaned again
Regretting her life decisions while pacing front and back
Jungkook sat on the couch, watching her
Jeon Jungkook
Are you for real?
Jeon Jungkook
Why did you accept that?
Jeon Jieun
It's 100000 million dollars charm , I couldn't avoid
Jeon Jungkook
( rolled eyes)
Jeon Jieun
Help me na bunny?
Jeon Jieun
Please Jungkook please I made a big mistake please help me
Jeon Jieun
I'm already having hurt time about that rumors with Jimin...I don't want any more trouble please Jungkook
Jeon Jungkook
What If he recognize me?
Jeon Jieun
You fooled him once ..he wouldn't know
Jeon Jieun
I will also help you sometimes na?
Jeon Jieun
I'll give you money this time
Jeon Jungkook
Are you sure?
Jeon Jungkook
What if something goes wrong?
Jeon Jieun
what else would possibly go wrong?
Jeon Jieun
You two are men anyway
Jeon Jungkook
( nods) right
Jeon Jungkook
So what's the plan?
Jeon Jieun
( Smirks mischievously)
Chapter Three: Double Life Disaster
It was supposed to be one of those fake things you only see in dramas. A staged wedding, a photo op, and a polite goodbye.
But Kim Taehyung didn’t do low profile.
No, he rented a rooftop garden with string lights and imported roses. A violinist played as “Jieun” (aka Jungkook in a soft pink hanbok and very tight waist-cincher) walked down the aisle with trembling legs and absolutely no chill.
Taehyung stood at the end, cool and composed in a tailored cream suit. He gave Jungkook a soft, practiced smile — the same one he used when sealing million-dollar deals
Jungkook smiled back like someone who hadn’t slept in three days and was secretly wearing two pairs of socks to stuff his ankles
Kim Taehyung
Breath ( whispered)
They exchanged vows Taehyung’s PR team had written.
Then they kissed. Just for the cameras.
It was soft, brief, barely anything.
But Jungkook short-circuited.
Jeon Jungkook
(This man thinks he’s kissing my sister. I am my sister. But I’m also his assistant. And now I’m his wife? WHAT IS MY LIFE.!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Daytime: Assistant Jeon Jungkook.
Jungkook arrived at the company by 7:45 AM sharp, glasses on, suit crisp, papers organized. No one suspected a thing.
He kept his head down, managed Taehyung’s schedules, brought him coffee with the right milk froth ratio, and resisted the urge to scream every time Taehyung said, “My fake wife is so charming.”
Weekends and evenings, Jungkook transformed into Jieun. Wig on. Subtle makeup. Flowing clothes to hide his frame. High-pitched voice. Endless panic.
Taehyung would take him to dinners, charity events, even brunch with his grandmother
Grandma
Eat more, Jieun-ah,
Grandma would say, lovingly adding kimchi to Jungkook’s rice
Grandma
You're too skinny. Taehyung, are you feeding her?
Jeon Jungkook
(I’m feeding myself barely!)
Jungkook wanted to scream, but smiled sweetly instead
Jungkook
Yes, he’s wonderful, Grandma.
Taehyung would squeeze his hand under the table .
Kim Taehyung
( Whispered) You’re killing this. So believable.
Jeon Jungkook
(I’m literally living a lie)
Jungkook thought, biting into grilled fish while thinking about company emails he hadn’t replied to.
Jungkook’s phone buzzed constantly.
Kim Taehyung
Where’s the new quarterly report? Also, want to get dinner as husband and wife tonight. Cancel my meeting
HR DEPARTMENT
Hey Jungkook, can you confirm Mr. Kim’s calendar for next week?
Grandma
Jieun-ah, I knit you socks for winter! They’re pink with tiny hearts!
He was one mistaken wig away from full-on identity exposure.
One time, Taehyung caught him yawning in a meeting.
Kim Taehyung
Rough night? (with a smirk.)
Jeon Jungkook
umm yeah kinda
Jungkook wanted to dissolve into air.
Jungkook went to the rooftop to get fresh air and sighed
Jeon Jungkook
( WHAT THE HELL I'M DOING?)
Jeon Jungkook
( I'M SURELY GOING TO LOOSE MY JOB IF HE KNOW!!)
Jeon Jungkook
What do you want?
Jeon Jieun
Is this the first question you ask your Noona?
Jeon Jungkook
Why did you call?
Jeon Jieun
I miss you of course
Jeon Jieun
How's married life treating you?
Jeon Jungkook
Don't even talk about that
Jeon Jungkook
I'm in this mess because of you
Jeon Jieun
Come on 10000 million is coming...you should be happy
Jeon Jungkook
Is money worth of my life?
Jeon Jieun
Don't be dramatic
Jeon Jieun
You're not dying
Jeon Jungkook
I'm barely surviving this shit Noona
Jeon Jungkook
And I don't know how long I can continue to live like this
Jeon Jungkook
But one thing for sure...if he knows .... I'll end up loosing my job
Jeon Jieun
come on , he is not that cruel
Jeon Jungkook
You don't know him
Jeon Jungkook
Forget about me
Jeon Jungkook
Jimin hyung? is he still mad at you?
Jeon Jungkook
Well then...I need to head back to work
Jeon Jieun
See ya at home , bunny!
Jeon Jieun
You're coming home tonight right?
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