Chapter-09
A Night

The door bell rings, and you walk to the door. Clutching onto the doorknob, you open it to find out Taehyung is here. Unknowingly, you felt sad. Your body felt dull. You couldn't even give a smirk to Taehyung. "Why are you staring at me like that? Are you fine?" You looked away, nodding your head.

"Have a shower, I'll serve dinner.", you walked away. "You? Are you sure?", his eyes widened in astonishment. A matter of fact that you don't really serve the food. "Yes." You sneered, making your way into the kitchen.

Taehyung? He smiled like an idiot. Different thoughts ran into his mind. Is she trying to be a good wife before he leaves? Is she melting? Has she realised his worth? Is she ready to be his?

The creek of blush didn't flush away, and he stood by the entrance of the kitchen, staring at you. He kept his palm on his cheek, titling his head. You turned around. You startled- seeing the way Taehyung was looking at you. You had that disgusted look on your face.

Taehyung shakes his head, turning around and dying in embarrassment. He dashes upstairs, without sparing a glance back. You watch him run away like a high school girl. Laughing afterwards.

You place the serving dishes one by one, burning your finger once. The maids cooked a lot. You wondered if they wanted to stuff your mouth to death or something. Walking back and forth in the kitchen to the dining table, you wonder why Taehyung isn't here by now.

"It took you pretty long." You called out when Taehyung was here. "I was busy picking out stuff.", he answers and settles down on the chair. "Like?" "My stuff." You rolled your eyes, "I know that."

He smiles at you and continues to dig into his food. It was odd of him to not bicker with you and tease you. Usually, when he returns home, he teases or bickers with you. You looked away when he caught you staring at him in wonder. Lowering your gaze, you temper up.

"I will go tomorrow.", he starts. "I know.", you answered. He shuts his mouth. You looked at him to see if he will say something else, but instead, it was dread silence. You divert your gaze back at your food. It is so odd today. Out of the blue, you want to talk to him tonight.

"Why will it take you a month? You can promote it with a video of yours, couldn't you?", you started. "I could, but it is more convincing to go see the partners in person.", he continues, "And don't worry about me." You frowned, "Is there something to worry about?" He stutters, "Oh, r-right. There is nothing to worry about." Did he just stutter? The tease, who is so over-confident- did he just stutter?

"Let's eat." He avoided eye contact, he avoided talking to you. You wondered if something has gotten into him or what. "You don't look fine." He smiled at you, trying to hide the unmistakable fear he had in him. "I think you will sleep late tonight.", you try to calm him down. You understand he don't want to share it, and you have no problem...... Or you do?

Once you were done with the dinner, you kept the dishes in the sink and made your way up the stairs to the bedroom. You watched Taehyung pack his stuff up. And you were so restless just by seeing him pack up his things. You asked him some questions regarding his business trip, and he was stuttering with every word.

It worried you off, is he hiding something from you? Is he cheating on you? No- like it won't be cheating, but is he interested in anyone else? Is he going to return? You shouldn't be worrying but you were. You couldn't help but to worry.

You were reminding him to keep his passport and some other importamt stuff. He was smiling the whole time, seeing you care for him. And at the last, you both were in the bed, lying next to each other. The lights were off and the window was open, blowing cold breeze in the room.

None of you were sleeping. Both of you were thinking the other one is asleep but the thing was that none of you could sleep, knowing you both have to be away for a month from each other. Taehyung was keeping himself collected, otherwise, he wanted to hug you till the morning. And you just wanted to talk out what is going to happen there, why is he so nervous, why is he so gloomy.

Shifting from one to another side, you both were trying to chase away the worries and have a good sleep. You know you have to wake up early in the morning. But the sleep had no mercy on you.

Out of nowhere, you turned around, to face him. It surprised you that he had his eyes wide open. His orbs were shining in the pitch black room. He quickly closed his eyes, so did you. After a second or two, you both opened them again, at the same time. Staring in each other's eyes, you twinkle them.

"Why aren't you asleep?" "I ask you the same." You face the ceiling, keeping quiet. "I didn't feel like sleeping.", you both replied at the same time. Facing each other, you cocked your eyebrows up. You scoff, "Liar." "You said the same though.", he opposes.

"So basically none of us can sleep, then why are we lying here?", he asked. "To see if our sleep give us a chance.", you muttered. "The night is restless anyways.", he answers. You raise up from the bed, walking to the doorway. "Where are you going?" "I need a glass of water." You walked down the stairs.

Why are you here? You are here just to avoid the awkward atmosphere. Never in your life did you expect to be awkward with such an extrovert like Taehyung. Grabbing onto a glass of water, you decided to tell him that you are sleepy and face away.

Getting in the room, you find no one, but the door to the gallery open. Walking there, you find him lean on the glass banister. You walked to him, "It is cold outside. I don't think it is okay to stand there in the cold.", you grabbed his attention. "But it is the only place where I can find peace."

"What is eating you up so much? It is just a month. You'll return afterwards. And don't forget to bring me a gift.", you tried to cheer him up with a warm smile. He dig his gaze in your eyes, as if he was trying to find something. He gulps, "It is just a month for you." You frowned, "What do you mean?" He shakes his head, "Thirty days for me."

You grunted, "It still means the same for me. And you see, the work will keep you busy. You won't realise when the thirty days pass away." "It is not the thing.", he was unconcerned. "Then what is it?", you stared in his eyes. He looked away. "I wish I could tell you." "I hope you are not cheating on me.", you blurted. "Cheating? If I hook up with another woman, it will be cheating on you? I don't think so. It happens when you love the other person. Also, no, I am not cheating on you.", he chuckled.

"I seriously want to know so many things about you. What are you exactly, how did you meet my dad, how did you decide to marry me, how are you leaving me alone after marrying me." "It all has an answer, but it is hidden, you need to find it out yourself.", he says. "The same puzzle. I am not a detective to find it out. Neither am I witty.", you grunted.

"It needs common sense, not smartness." He answers......

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