Love Beyond Time
Chapter 1
Kim Taehyung
"This ring is beautiful,"
Taehyung whispered, his breath forming a small cloud in the cold night air.
He stood on the grand balcony, a quiet escape from the lively music and chatter of the anniversary party inside.
In his palm rested a delicate ring.
A deep red ruby, cut into the shape of a heart, sat at its center.
Kim Taehyung
"He must have spent a fortune to get this for our marriage anniversary."
A faint, sad smile touched his lips as he traced the smooth, cool surface of the stone with his thumb.
Kim Taehyung
"Too bad it doesn’t fit,"
Earlier, in the privacy of their room, he had eagerly tried to slide it onto his ring finger, his heart fluttering with anticipation.
But it had stopped stubbornly at his knuckle, a perfect circle too small for him.
He had felt a pang of disappointment but had quickly dismissed it.
It was a simple mistake, one they could laugh about later.
He carefully placed the ring into the pocket of his velvet dress.
Deciding the solitude had served its purpose, he turned to go back inside.
His plan was to find his husband, Hae In, and perhaps persuade him to join the sea of dancing couples on the polished ballroom floor.
The thought of being held in his arms, swaying to the romantic melody, sent a shiver of warmth through him.
As he reached the doorway, he collided with a man he didn’t recognize.
Chapter 2
Kim Taehyung
"Oh, I’m so sorry, pardon me,"
He said, quickly stepping back to give him space.
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"No, the fault is all mine, my lady,"
The man apologized, his voice gentle.
He was tall and handsome, with kind eyes that now held a look of concern.
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"I hope I didn’t hurt you?"
Kim Taehyung
"Not at all, I am quite alright,"
Taehyung replied, offering him a reassuring smile.
It was then that he recognized him.
He was the Duke of Northwood, the very man who had been the subject of countless whispers all evening.
Everyone believed he was courting his younger sister, Min Ah.
Kim Taehyung
"If you are looking for Min Ah, she should be in the garden."
A fleeting, melancholic expression crossed the Duke’s face.
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"I’m actually looking for the exit to leave,"
Taehyung was taken aback by his words.
He managed, a little surprised.
He pointed towards the long, winding driveway that led to the estate’s main gates.
Kim Taehyung
"The exit is just down that way."
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"Thank you, my lady,"
He said with a polite nod of his head.
He then turned and walked away.
Taehyung watched him go, a frown creasing his brow.
Kim Taehyung
"I thought his grace and Min Ah were courting?"
Kim Taehyung
"What did she do this time?"
It was a familiar pattern with Min Ah.
She loved the chase, the adoration, but her interest often faded as quickly as it appeared.
Shaking his head, Taehyung pushed the thought aside.
His priority was to find Hae In.
Author
Taehyung will be called 'Lady' for the time being bec HONOURABLE sound so formal. It's just courtesy don't mind it too much.
Chapter 3
He made his way through the bustling ballroom, his eyes scanning the crowd of elegantly dressed guests.
He saw friends and neighbors, all lost in the revelry of the night, but Hae In was not among them.
A small knot of unease began to form in his stomach.
He checked the grand dining hall, with its long tables laden with food and drink, but he was not there either.
His search led him to the stone-paved terrace that overlooked the sprawling gardens.
He walked along a gravel path, the soft crunch of his shoes the only sound in the stillness.
Then, he heard voices drifting from a more secluded part of the garden, near a large, weeping willow tree.
One of the voices was unmistakably Hae In's.
A wave of relief washed over him, and a smile returned to his face.
He instinctively reached into his pocket, his fingers closing around the small, precious ring.
He pulled it out, planning to show it to him, to tease him gently about his mistake with the size.
As he drew closer, he saw him.
His sister, Min Ah, was with him.
Taehyung paused, concealed by the thick foliage of a rose bush.
He felt a sudden reluctance to interrupt them.
Hae In, having place a shawl on Min Ah, was kneeling on the damp grass in front of her, who was seated on a marble bench.
The scene struck Taehyung as odd and unsettling.
Why was his husband on his knees before his sister?
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