Chapter 1

The sky was a deep, grey, with clouds that seemed to whisper secrets to the earth. The distant sound of rain mixed with the rumble of thunder echoed through the atmosphere. He used to love rainy days.

He used to....

He was a curious kid who found magic in the colours that painted the sky after the rain. He used to love rainbows.

He used to...!

Growing up, he discovered that his world was no longer painted with the same vibrant hues , but instead with shades of blue and gray.

He groaned, covering his ear with his one hand to silence everything around him. His pounding headache and the aching wrist made him scrunch his face in pain.It's funny how his life had changed over the past five years. He is alive , yet not living.

He heard someone opening the door from outside. Every time they locked him in, he felt reduced to an animal.

What kind of parents do that to their own children? How can they be so cruel to their own flesh and blood?

The clinging of the bangles, the fresh scent of sandalwood and the smooth fingers now caressing his hair- It's his mother. This once was his haven, his home But Now, her mere touch made him flinch. He roughly yanked her hands away with his free hand.

He is sick......sick of their fake love.

" Don't touch me! " He whispered, burying his head on the pillow. He doesn't want to see his mother's hurt look. He doesn't want to see her.

" Taehyung-ah..... Aren't you hungry,baby?...you haven't eaten since yesterday morning. please eat something...hmm? " Kim yoona, taehyung's mother, said looking at her son.

She let out a sigh when she didn't get any response from her son.

"I... we're doing this for you, son. Why can't you understand? You're sick, and you should listen to your doctor. Otherwise, your father will punish you like yesterday. I'm h-helpless, baby... please obey your father." She whispered, her voice trembling with sadness. She Just wants to see her son normal , like everyone else in the village.

They are living in a village named Cheongsong . Kims are the richest family in this village.

The Cheongsong village lies nestled in the heart of a lush valley, surrounded by rolling hills and forests.

The villagers still observe ancient rituals and practices, passed down through generations.

If you enter the village, you'll be greeted by the sound of chanting and the aroma of incense.

The air of Cheongsong is always filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, used in daily offerings to the gods.

In the surrounding streets, you'll find artisans engaged in traditional crafts ;weaving, pottery, and woodcarving.

Kim Taehyung, the only son of Kim Jae-hwan and Kim yoon-Ah, is apparently sick. But it's a secret that only the Kim family knows. The staff of the Kim mansion only knows that their young master is ill but doesn't know what illness he has.

Only park Jiwon, Taehyung's caretaker, knows about it among the staff. She is loyal to Kims and they trust her with Taehyung.

" I'm not sick...." Taehyung mumbled, his voice barely audible as he buried his face deeper into the pillows.

"I wish you weren't, son....." She mumbled and looked at Jiwon, Taehyung's caretaker. She sensed the vulnerability in yoona's eyes....a mother's helpless eyes.

"Madam, I'll take care of him. Don't worry, I'll make sure he eats something," Jiwon said, her eyes locked on Yoona's worried face.

Yoona nodded, before turning to leave. She paused at the door, glancing back at her son with concern before disappearing into the hallway.

"Taebaby....." Jiwon called gently.

Painful sobs left his mouth as soon as the gentle voice of his Nanny reached his ears.

" It's okay... it's okay Taebear....shh..." She said, gently caressing his hair.

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The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a dark shadow over the Seoul city. Jungkook felt a thrill of excitement as he slipped out of his mansion.

He made his way to the garage, where his prized motorcycle waited. The engine roared to life as he kicked the starter, and he felt a rush of adrenaline as he sped into the night.

He parked his bike infront of the club.

The bass thumped through the air, vibrating through his chest as he strode in.

He was immediately enveloped in a sea of familiar faces, all greeting him with a smile.

"Jkay!.... you're late!" Hoseok said, gulping down the liquor.

"Appa was home... We had a talk." Jungkook slid onto the seat beside him, signaling the waiter for a drink.

"Oh boy, this should be good. What did he want this time?" Jimin asked, looking at Jungkook.

Namjoon snorted, downing his drink "your appa is a greedy motherf-"

"Shut up, Namjoon!" Jungkook snapped, his voice low and even.

"You're drunk and disrespecting my appa.... Again."

Namjoon's eyes widened, realizing his mistake. He looked down, his face flushing.

"I don't think he'll ever accept you as Jin hyung's boyfriend" Jungkook said and the table fell silent.

Jungkook let out a sigh. He knows that Namjoon didn't mean it.

Namjoon has a habit of speaking his mind when he's drunk, often saying things he doesn't mean or would never say when sober.

"Does something going on between Jungkook's father and Namjoon?" Mingyu asked Jimin, his brow furrowed with concern.

Jimin struggled to contain his laughter.

"Few days ago, Namjoon was drunk and instead of bowing to Uncle Jeon, he...ah...showed him his middle finger." Jimin grinned silently.

Mingyu's jaw dropped. "No way! What did Uncle Jeon do?"

Jimin chuckled. "He was taken aback, but Jungkook intervened before things escalated. But yeah, Namjoon's definitely made an impression."

Mingyu shook his head, laughing.

But as soon as his eyes met Namjoon's piercing glare, his smile faltered, and he fell silent.

Silence

"So tell me what did uncle say?" Yoongi asked, breaking the awkward silence.

"We just discussed about the company...he wants to sell our property in the Cheongsong village "

"Cheongsong?... your Eomma's village?." Jimin asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah...but the problem is my uncle is against that...you know Kims?" Jungkook asked, looking at them and they nodded.

" Kim Jae-hwan is my Eomma's brother and my appa's best friend....He didn't want them to leave Cheongsong and move to Seoul after they got married, but my dad's got a business here, so he finally agreed.....

.......now dad wants me to go there and convince uncle.....but I don't want to go there" Jungkook said, his jaw clenching in irritation.

"You used to love visiting your cousin there. You'd never miss a chance to go to that village...so, what's changed now?" Jimin asked, raising his eyebrows.

"It's been 5 years....I... nevermind... I don't have a choice but to go there anyway..." Jungkook said, standing up and he downed the liquid in one swift motion.

He vanished into the crowd of people dancing in the club.

He danced, lost in the rhythm, his tattoos glowing under the flashing lights.

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He revved his engine, feeling the rush as he sped through the deserted streets.

His mind is filled with the face of someone he had missed for five long years ...the one who had driven him crazy.....

..............the one who hate him.

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