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Chapter 21 - Back to Work…

💜 MORNING — BACK TO REALITY ☀️

You stood in front of the mirror.

Dressed for office after days.

You looked… normal.

But your body still felt weak.

You held the table slightly.

Took a breath.

"I'll be fine…"

You whispered to yourself.

When you stepped out—

Taehyung was already ready.

Tie fixed.

Watch on.

He looked at you.

For a second—

His eyes paused.

"You're going?"

Taehyung said.

Y/n said, "Yeah… I can't take more leave."

He frowned slightly.

Taehyung said, "You're still not well."

You picked your bag.

Y/n said calmly, "I'm okay."

A pause.

Then you added—

"I've handled worse."

That line—

He didn't like it.

But he didn't stop you.

💜 CAR RIDE 🚗

You both went together.

First time in days.

Silence filled the car.

But not uncomfortable.

Just…

unspoken.

Halfway—

You felt dizzy.

You held your head slightly.

He noticed immediately.

Taehyung said, "We can go back."

Y/n said, "No."

"I'm serious."

"I'm fine."

Your voice stayed calm.

But he could see—

You weren't.

Still—

He didn't force.

Just drove slower.

💜 OFFICE ENTRY 👀

As you entered—

Everyone noticed.

"Manager Y/n is back!"

"You look better!"

You smiled politely.

"Thank you."

But your steps were slower.

And Taehyung—

Was watching everything.

Closely.

💜 YOUR DESK

You sat down.

Opened your laptop.

Tried to focus.

But your head still felt heavy.

You pressed your fingers to your temple.

And closed your eyes for a second.

From his cabin—

Taehyung saw that.

And his expression changed.

💜 MEETING ROOM 😈

"Let's begin."

You sat down.

Notebook open.

Taehyung stood at the front.

Professional.

Calm.

But today—

His eyes kept going back to you.

"Manager Y/n, your update."

You stood up.

Started explaining.

Your voice was clear.

But slower than usual.

Halfway—

You paused.

Just for a second.

Trying to remember a point.

Everyone noticed.

But before anyone said anything—

Taehyung spoke—

"Sit."

You blinked.

"I can continue—"

"I said sit."

His tone—

Firm.

You slowly sat down.

The room went silent.

Because this—

Wasn't normal.

💜 AFTER MEETING

You followed him to his cabin.

Closed the door.

Y/n said, "Why did you stop me?"

Taehyung said, "Because you couldn't continue."

"I could."

"You were struggling."

Your expression hardened slightly.

Y/n said, "It's my responsibility."

Taehyung stepped closer.

"And it's mine to manage the team."

A pause.

Then he added—

"You're not well."

That line—

Soft.

But real.

You looked at him.

Y/n said quietly, "I don't need special treatment."

Silence.

Taehyung said, "It's not special."

Another step closer.

"It's basic."

Your heart skipped slightly.

Because this—

Was new.

💜 LUNCH TIME 🍽️

You sat alone.

Food untouched.

No appetite.

Jimin texted:

"Did you eat?"

You smiled slightly.

Replied:

"Not yet."

Just then—

A plate was placed in front of you.

You looked up.

Taehyung.

"I'm not hungry—"

"Eat."

Same word.

But now—

You didn't argue.

You took a bite.

And he stayed there.

Standing.

Watching.

Until you finished.

💜 JEALOUSY PEAK 😈

Later—

You were checking your phone.

A small smile appeared.

Jimin again.

Taehyung saw it.

That same smile.

The one from yesterday.

And something inside him—

Didn't like it.

At all.

💜 FINAL SCENE

Evening--

Stood up slowly.

But suddenly—

Your vision blurred.

You almost lost balance—

Before falling—

A hand caught you.

Strong.

Firm.

Taehyung.

"Enough."

He said quietly.

You looked at him.

Too close again.

Too real.

Taehyung said softly—

"You're coming home."

And this time—

You didn't argue.

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