Petals of You( Taekook)
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the grand ballroom of the kim estate shimmered under the soft glow of crystal chandeliers, their facets catching the light like scattered diamond...today was no ordinary event...it was the engagement ceremony of kim taehyung..the young ceo of kim group
at just twenty eight..taehyung had inherited the empire from his late father and expanded it into tech..real estate..and entertainment with ruthless efficiency..he is now thirty
taehyung stood at the center of it all ..dressed in a tailored black tuxedo..he adjusted his cufflinks absently..his mind elsewhere
the engagement to yejin wasn't born of passion...it was a practical alliance..they were fated mates. yejin wanted stability and tae bought power and protection..it was a match made in boardroom not bedroom still as an alpha the instincts to claim thrummed in his veins even if his heart remained untouched
among all the guest..there was Taehyung's mom dearest friend from university days Mr. jeon and his son who was behind his mother ..a quiet omega with wide doe eyes and a presence so subdued it was almost invisible in the crowd
jeon jungkook..a twenty five fresh faced despite the shadows that clung to him ..he worked in the marketing department at Kim Group...buried in spreadsheets and campaign pitches...far from the executive floors where Taehyung reigned
jungkook always been the type to blend into the background..especially after that fateful rejection three years ago..his fated mate rejected him ..the rejection had scarred him deeply..leaving him with heats that came irregularly, painfully
he try his best to avoid any social functions but tonight his mom had insisted very much so here he was
Taehyung’s mother
( go to jk's mom with taehyung to greet her ) it's been too long
Jungkook’s mother
how have you been !!?(smile brightly)
Taehyung’s mother
Great ( chuckle)
Jungkook’s mother
congratulations taehyung
Taehyung
( smile politely and nodded) thank you
Tae mom greeted to jk's dad and introduce jungkook
Taehyung’s mother
this is their son ..jungkook ( smile softly)
jungkook
( bowed deeply) hello sir ( his voice soft and respectful laced with natural deference of an omega addressing a superior alpha)
Taehyung
( his gaze sharpened instantly..something flickered in his deep brown eyes..tilted his head slightly) hello! ( his voice carried authority without effort)
Taehyung’s mother
jungkook works at your company tae..in the marketing department right?( look at jk)
jungkook
( nodded quickly) yes!
Taehyung
( furrowed slightly) I never seen you before ( his tone curious rather than accusatory)
jungkook
( nod) because we never run into each other
Taehyung
( nodded slowly but his eyes lingered to jk face )
the lee family had arrived..Tae and his mom excused themselves from the Jeons
Taehyung
( his gaze flicking back to Jungkook one last time before he turned away )
the ceremony began with orchestral music swelling through the ballroom
Taehyung
( slipped the ring onto Yejin's finger)
lee yejin
( take the ring and slide the ring onto Taehyung's finger)
Taehyung
( felt an odd hollowness..but his alpha instincts hummed with satisfaction at the claim)
jungkook
( staring at them with neutral face..he is not happy or sad..he just don't care Enough to smile)
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Taehyung
( get in the elevator ..press the top floor button but then suddenly his mind wandered unexpectedly to the previous night's engagement party)
not to Yejin..his thoughts went to the quiet omega..he'd met briefly
their mothers were close friends..how had he never crossed paths with Jungkook before? ..he even worked in his own company yet Taehyung couldn't recall a single sighting in the halls or at any event
Taehyung
( press the floor button that goes to marketing department)
Taehyung
( walk out of the elevator and go in )
Taehyung
( scanned the room it was completely empty..no one came yet it was still early )
Taehyung
( but his alpha senses heightened..he caught a whiff of that familiar rose scent subtle but present )
Tae followed it like a thread..he wandered deeper into the department..a sound of frustrated muttering drew him toward the back corner
there ..hunched over the machine..was a figure in a simple white shirt and slacks, that person back was to taehyung
the person was yanking at a jammed paper tray..cursing softly under his breath as sheets crumpled and refused to go ..the air around him carried that fresh, floral omega scent laced with a hint of stress-induced sweetness
without a word taehyung approached
Taehyung
let me!( he said in his deep voice)
jungkook
( startled slightly but don't look at tae) it's fine I can do it
Taehyung
( sigh and go closer )
Taehyung
( open the side panel and saw a sheet of paper twisted at an awkward angle..blocking the rollers...take out that paper immediately and smoothed out the tray, tae even reloaded a fresh stack)
Taehyung
( press the start button )
jungkook
(finally straighten up and look over ..his eyes widened in shock his lips parting in a silent gasp)
Taehyung’s alpha scent enveloped him like a warm fog...intoxicating and overwhelming
jungkook
( instinctively he take a step back )
Taehyung
( he also looked up from the machine..his expression shifting from focused to surprised delight) oh!!( slight smile tugging at his lips) you ... finally i met you at work !
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jungkook
( bowed deeply) good morning sir ( said in steady but soft carrying the natural deference of an omega in a professional setting)
Taehyung
( nodded in return) good morning...( look at the copy machine) does this happen often?
jungkook
( glanced over ) not much..just sometimes..randomly ( picking up the freshly printed stack and organizing it into a neat pile )
Taehyung
( eyes drifted back to jk...watching his precise movements..fingers deftly aligning edges, expression focused yet distant)
Taehyung
I never seen you before...our mothers are really good friends..I know your mom well..but not you
jungkook
( nodded again, stacking the last few pages) I avoid going to functions as much as I can ( his voice neutral)
Taehyung
( frown slightly ) why?( the question slipped out naturally..driven by genuine curiosity...people usually make connection to get better job and to climb higher..avoidance seemed almost foreign to him)
jungkook
( finally looked up..meeting Taehyung's eyes ..his mind raced ..doesn't he know?..his mom must have mentioned the rejection..the scandal that had rippled through their social circle three years ago)* he really don't know why ?...or he is just messing with me *
jungkook
( forced a small smile ) nothing special..I'm just an introvert
Taehyung
( his lips curved into a genuine smile..one that crinkled the corners of his eyes) an introvert in marketing? ..that's impressive ( in teasing tone)
jungkook
* he don't know *( felt relieved)
jungkook
(focusing on the stack of copies now ready for the meeting)
Taehyung
( glanced at his watch..realizing he'd lingered longer than intended) I should let you do your job now ...have a nice day ( he inclined his head politely)
Taehyung
( walking out of the department)
jungkook
have a nice day sir ( say it loudly)
Taehyung
( heard it ..smiles )
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