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Chapter 11 - Days Before “Us”

After the engagement—

Nothing changed.

And yet—

Everything did.

💜 DAYS PASSING

The ring stayed on your finger.

Light.

But heavy at the same time.

At the office—

People noticed.

Of course they did.

"You're engaged?" someone whispered.

"To Manager Taehyung?"

You nodded politely.

"Congratulations."

You smiled.

"Thank you."

Simple.

Easy.

But inside?

Nothing felt like congratulations.

💜 OFFICE — SAME DISTANCE

Taehyung didn't change.

Still cold.

Still strict.

Still distant.

If anything—

He became more controlled.

"Send the revised file."

"Fix this section."

"Be on time."

Just work.

Only work.

Like the engagement didn't exist.

💜 SMALL RUMORS 👀

"She's lucky."

"He's out of her league."

"They don't even look close…"

You heard it.

Ignored it.

Because honestly—

They weren't wrong.

💜 FAMILY PREPARATIONS

Your house was busy.

Clothes.

Jewelry.

Guests.

Lists.

"Try this one," your mom said, holding a dress.

You stood there.

Letting her adjust it.

"Do you like it?" she asked.

You looked in the mirror.

Your reflection looked… beautiful.

But your eyes?

Quiet.

"It's nice," you said.

That was enough for her.

💜 HIS SIDE

Taehyung's house was quieter.

No excitement.

No laughter.

Just preparation.

"You should try this suit," his mother said.

He nodded.

Didn't argue.

Didn't react.

"You're okay with this?" she asked softly.

A pause.

"Yes."

A lie.

But an easy one.

💜 ONE UNEXPECTED MOMENT

Late evening—

Office almost empty.

You were finishing some work.

Footsteps.

You didn't look up.

"You're still here?"

His voice.

You sighed softly. "Deadlines."

A pause.

Then—

"You should go home."

You looked up.

That was new.

"You too."

Silence.

Then—

He walked in.

Sat across from you.

First time in days.

Not as boss.

Not as stranger.

Just…

there.

💜 THE TALK (SMALL BUT IMPORTANT)

"Why didn't you refuse?"

He asked suddenly.

You blinked.

"You could've said no."

You looked at him.

"So could you."

Silence.

Then you added—

"Some things… aren't that simple."

He didn't reply.

But he didn't disagree either.

💜 ANOTHER SHIFT

A few seconds passed.

"You don't seem… affected," he said.

You smiled slightly.

Not happily.

Just… calmly.

"You don't seem happy either."

That made him look at you.

Properly.

And for a second—

There was no anger.

Just…

tiredness.

💜 FINAL DAYS

Invitations sent.

Dates fixed.

Everything decided.

There was no turning back now.

💜 PRE-WEDDING NIGHT

Your room was quiet.

Outfit ready.

Jewelry placed carefully.

You sat on the bed.

Looking at everything.

Then at your hands.

At the ring.

And one thought stayed—

This is really happening.

💜 LAST SCENE

At the same time—

Taehyung stood by his window.

City lights glowing.

Silent.

Still.

And for the first time—

His thoughts didn't feel clear.

Because no matter how much he tried—

You were no longer just someone he could ignore.

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