As I read Taehyung's text, a surge of conflicting emotions washed over me. On one hand, the thought of spending time in Jasmine's presence filled me with a heady mix of anticipation and longing. But on the other hand, the prospect of facing Taehyung, the man who had unwittingly become my rival, filled me with a sense of unease.

Despite my reservations, I knew that this dinner invitation presented an opportunity I couldn't afford to pass up. It was a chance to be close to Jasmine, to bask in her presence and perhaps even find a way to further cement my place in her life.

With a determined nod, I quickly composed a response, accepting Taehyung's invitation with a feigned enthusiasm that masked the true depths of my intentions. Deep down, I knew that this dinner would be a crucial turning point, a moment that could potentially alter the course of our tangled and tumultuous relationship forever.

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As I sat across from Taehyung and Jasmine, I couldn't help but feel a sense of discomfort gnawing at the edges of my consciousness. Taehyung's animated storytelling and Jasmine's attentive gaze only served to exacerbate my unease, as I grappled with the weight of my own hidden desires and ulterior motives.

I found myself nodding along to Taehyung's anecdotes, offering polite smiles and occasional interjections, all the while acutely aware of Jasmine's gaze lingering on me. It was as though she could see right through the façade I had carefully constructed, peering into the depths of my soul with an unsettling clarity.

Despite my best efforts to maintain a composed exterior, I couldn't shake the feeling of being scrutinized under Jasmine's penetrating gaze. It was as though she could sense the turmoil raging within me, the conflicting emotions and hidden desires that threatened to consume me whole.

As the dinner progressed, I found myself growing increasingly restless, the weight of my secrets bearing down on me with suffocating intensity. With every passing moment, the tension in the air seemed to thicken, casting a pall over the once jovial atmosphere.

And yet, amidst the strained silence that hung between us like a heavy fog, I couldn't help but wonder what lay behind Jasmine's inscrutable gaze. Was she aware of the storm brewing within me, the tempest of emotions that threatened to spill over at any moment? Or was she simply lost in her own thoughts, oblivious to the turmoil that churned beneath the surface?

As I stole a glance at her, I couldn't help but feel a pang of longing deep within my chest. Despite the chaos that threatened to consume me, one thing remained constant: my love for Jasmine, burning bright and unyielding amidst the darkness that surrounded us.

"How about your contract?" I asked.

"It's good news!" Taehyung replied with a bright smile. "It will end soon, and I will be moving back to this house to live with my wife."

I nodded, forcing a smile to mask the turmoil churning within me. "That's great news, Taehyung," I replied, my voice betraying none of the unease I felt. "I'm sure Jasmine will be thrilled to have you back home."

As Taehyung's words washed over me, a sense of dread settled in the pit of my stomach. The thought of Taehyung returning to reclaim his rightful place beside Jasmine filled me with a mixture of apprehension and resentment, threatening to shatter the fragile illusion I had constructed around our forbidden relationship.

But beneath the façade of composure I presented to the world, a storm raged within me, tearing at the seams of my carefully crafted facade. How could I stand idly by and watch as Taehyung reclaimed what was rightfully his, knowing full well the depth of my feelings for Jasmine?

As I wrestled with my inner turmoil, I couldn't help but wonder what lay in store for us once Taehyung returned home. Would our clandestine affair be exposed, casting us into the harsh light of scrutiny and judgment? Or would we be able to maintain the illusion of normalcy, concealing our forbidden love from prying eyes?

Only time would tell, but one thing was certain: the impending return of Taehyung heralded the dawn of a new chapter in our twisted tale of love and betrayal. And as I grappled with the weight of my own conflicting emotions, I couldn't help but fear what the future held in store for us all.

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As Taehyung's departure marked the beginning of a new chapter in our lives, I couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation coursing through me. With him out of the picture, I knew that Jasmine would be mine once more, free from the constraints of her marriage.

As we watched Taehyung's plane vanish into the distance, I turned to Jasmine, a sense of exhilaration bubbling within me. "So, what do you say we grab a bite to eat?" I suggested, eager to spend some quality time alone with her.

Jasmine's eyes lit up at the prospect, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "That sounds wonderful," she replied, her voice tinged with excitement. "I could definitely go for some sushi."

With a sense of elation coursing through me, I took Jasmine's hand in mine, relishing the warmth of her touch. As we made our way to the nearest sushi restaurant, I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me, knowing that I finally had her all to myself.

And as we sat down to enjoy our meal together, the world faded into the background, leaving only Jasmine and me, lost in our own little bubble of happiness. For in that moment, nothing else mattered except the two of us, united in our love and bound by the promise of a future filled with endless possibilities.

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The night wrapped around us like a warm embrace as we melted into each other's arms, our bodies entwined in a passionate embrace. With every touch, every caress, we ignited a fire that burned with an intensity that could not be quenched.

As we shed our inhibitions and surrendered to the primal urge that pulsed within us, our naked bodies became one, united in a dance of desire and longing. With each whispered word, each tender kiss, we reaffirmed our love for one another, our hearts beating as one in the darkness.

In that moment, there was no past, no future, only the here and now, as we lost ourselves in the ecstasy of our union. And as the night stretched on, we clung to each other with a fierce intensity, knowing that in each other's arms, we had found our sanctuary, our refuge from the world outside.

And as the first light of dawn began to filter through the curtains, we lay entwined in a state of blissful contentment, knowing that no matter what the future held, we would always have each other, bound together by a love that knew no bounds.

"I don't want this to end," Jasmine whispered, her voice tinged with a hint of sadness as she nestled closer to me, her fingers tracing lazy patterns on my chest.

I held her tighter, pressing my lips to her forehead in a silent reassurance. "Neither do I," I murmured, my heart heavy with the weight of our impending separation.

For a moment, we lay in silence, the only sound the steady rhythm of our breathing, mingling together in the darkness. And as I held her close, I knew that no matter what the future held, I would cherish every moment we had shared, every whispered word, every tender touch.

But deep down, I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that gnawed at my insides, the knowledge that our time together was slipping away, like grains of sand through an hourglass. And as the first light of dawn began to filter through the curtains, I knew that the moment of reckoning was drawing near, and that soon, we would have to face the harsh reality of our forbidden love.

"I don't enjoy it when he touches me," Jasmine confessed softly, her voice barely above a whisper, as she snuggled closer, seeking solace in my embrace.

My heart clenched at her words, a mixture of anger and sadness swirling within me. How could Taehyung, her husband, the man who was supposed to cherish and protect her, make her feel this way? And yet, I knew that I couldn't offer her any easy solutions, couldn't promise to make everything better with a simple kiss or a tender caress.

Instead, all I could do was hold her close, offering her the comfort and support she needed in that moment of vulnerability. "You deserve so much better," I murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to her temple, silently vowing to protect her from any harm, to shield her from the pain and suffering that had plagued her for so long.

And as we lay there together, wrapped in each other's arms, I knew that no matter what obstacles lay ahead, no matter what challenges we would face, I would always be there for her, to love her and cherish her, to stand by her side through thick and thin.

"He asked me about having a kid," Jasmine revealed, her voice tinged with uncertainty as she looked up at me, searching for my reaction.

I felt a jolt of surprise at her words, my mind racing with a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. On one hand, the idea of starting a family with Jasmine filled me with an overwhelming sense of joy and anticipation, a vision of a future filled with love and happiness. But on the other hand, I couldn't shake the nagging doubts and fears that gnawed at the edges of my consciousness.

"Are you ready for that?" I asked softly, my voice barely above a whisper, as I reached out to gently stroke her hair, my touch a silent reassurance of my love and support.

Jasmine hesitated for a moment, her gaze meeting mine with a mixture of hope and trepidation. "I... I don't know," she admitted, her voice faltering slightly as she struggled to put her feelings into words. "But I do know that I want to start a family with you, Jungkook. I want to build a life together, to create something beautiful out of our love."

Her words touched something deep within me, stirring a fierce determination to protect and cherish her with every fiber of my being. "Then let's do it," I declared, my voice brimming with conviction as I pulled her close, my heart swelling with love and gratitude for the woman who had captured my heart in ways I never thought possible. "Together, we can overcome anything, Jasmine. Together, we can create a future worth fighting for."

"But how? I am not ready to face the consequences."

"I understand," I replied, my voice gentle and reassuring as I held her close, offering her the comfort and support she needed in that moment of vulnerability. "But we don't have to face this alone. We can take things one step at a time, at our own pace. And when the time is right, we'll find a way to make it work, together."

I could see the uncertainty lingering in her eyes, the weight of the unknown pressing down on her shoulders. But I also saw a flicker of hope, a glimmer of determination that told me she was willing to take a chance on our future, no matter the obstacles that lay ahead.

"We'll figure it out," I promised, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead. "We'll face whatever comes our way, together." And as we stood there in each other's arms, I knew that no matter what challenges awaited us, as long as we had each other, we could weather any storm.

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My heart quickened as I watched Jasmine slip away from my side, her silhouette moving with a silent grace in the dim light of the room. Panic clawed at my chest, the darkness seeming to close in around me as I struggled to comprehend what was happening.

Was she leaving? Had I done something wrong? A thousand questions raced through my mind, each more frantic than the last.

I sat up, the sheets pooling around my waist as I reached out, my fingers grazing empty air where she had been just moments before. "Jasmine?" I called out, my voice barely more than a whisper, but she didn't respond.

Fear gripped me as I swung my legs over the edge of the bed and stumbled to my feet, the cool floor sending a shiver up my spine. I padded across the room, my heart pounding in my ears as I followed the faint glow of light emanating from my work desk.

And there she was, bathed in the soft glow of the laptop screen, her brow furrowed in concentration as she read the words on the screen. Relief flooded through me at the sight of her, but it was quickly overshadowed by a wave of apprehension.

"What are you doing?" I asked, my voice betraying the anxiety that churned inside me.

She started, her eyes snapping up to meet mine, and for a moment, we simply stared at each other, the weight of unspoken words hanging heavy in the air between us.

"I couldn't sleep," she finally replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "I needed to clear my head."

I wanted to press her, to demand answers, but something in her expression stopped me. There was a vulnerability there, a rawness that spoke to a deeper pain than I could fathom.

Instead, I crossed the room and stood beside her, our shoulders barely brushing as we both gazed at the screen, the words blurred and meaningless in the face of the tumultuous emotions that roiled within us.

Relief washed over me as I glanced at the screen, grateful that Jasmine hadn't stumbled upon the latest manuscript. It was a close call, one that could have spelled disaster for both of us.

I silently thanked whatever stroke of luck had prompted me to move the files to my other laptop, a precaution I had taken on a whim but one that now seemed like a stroke of genius.

But even as I breathed a sigh of relief, a nagging sense of guilt gnawed at the edges of my consciousness. I shouldn't have secrets from Jasmine, shouldn't be hiding things from her, especially not now, when our relationship hung in the balance.

Yet, at the same time, I couldn't bring myself to confess, couldn't bear the thought of her knowing the depths of my obsession, the darkness that lurked within me.

So I stood there in silence, my heart heavy with the weight of my deception, knowing that the truth would eventually come to light, but unable to face it just yet.

"Do you want a hot milk?"

"I think that would be great. Thank you," Jasmine replied, her voice soft and calm.

As Jasmine sipped the tea, I felt a surge of relief knowing that my secrets were safe. I relaxed a bit, enjoying the moment with her, grateful for her presence. Yet, a part of me couldn't shake the feeling of guilt for keeping things from her. Still, I buried those thoughts deep down, focusing on the present moment with Jasmine.