The Stranger Who Saved Me
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I'm back with a brand new story I truly hope you all enjoy it
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let’s begin <( ̄︶ ̄)>
taehyung
name :Kim taehyung
Nickname tae
Age : 19
profession : university student
Nature: An innocent boy who lives with a heart full of kindness. he deeply respects his family and always puts their wishes above his own dreams. he is a firm believer in fate, trusting that whatever happens is meant to be even if it causes him pain.
JK
Name: jeon Jungkook
nickname: jk
Age: 24
Profession: Successful Businessman
nature:calm, protective strength. A man of few words, he is deeply observant and carries a strong sense of responsibility, valuing sincerity and genuine heart above all else
park SEO joon
name :park SEO Joon
Nickname :joon
Age 23
Profession: Medical Student
Nature : Medical Student
Beneath his quiet, scholarly exterior lies a deceptive and calculating mind. Driven by cold ambition, he is willing to betray those closest to him to secure his own advancement.
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Here is a short intro about the families
Mr. and Mrs. Kim are both greedy people who see their own child as a burden
Mr. Park is a bad person
Mrs. Park is a kind woman who can talk, but she is bedridden because she cannot walk.
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Alright, take care! See you in the next chapter (◕‿◕✿)
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Let's start the story >.<
The cramped, dim kitchen of Tae’s family home. The air is heavy with the bitter scent of cheap tea and a stifling, humid silence. The only sound is the rhythmic, heavy thud of his father’s boots approaching from the hallway. Tae sits at a small, scarred wooden table, his knuckles white as he grips his biology textbook.
Mr Kim
*Slams the table Hard*
Close the book, Tae. You’re wasting the lights.
taehyung
D_dad
I have a huge test on Monday.
If_ If I pass, I can get a scholarship
* heart racing*(。•́︿•̀。)
Mr Kim
There is no scholarship. And there is no college. I’ve already made a deal with the Parks
*Cold, staring at him *
taehyung
Parks The family in the valley? Why? *low voice*
"hands start to shake"
Mr Kim
They need a daughter-in-law to run the house. Their son is a student. He doesn't have time for housework *cold voice*
taehyung
dad You’re talking about me
like_like I’m a piece of furniture. I want to be a person, not a servant *broken voice*
taehyung
Tears blurring his vision
I'm just nineteen dad *low voice*
Mr Kim
*Scoff * perfect age for marriage
Mr Kim
You’ll be a wife. We can't afford to feed you anymore. Every bite you take is money we don't have
*cold annoying voice*
taehyung
Is that all I am
A mouth to feed?
Dad Voice cracking
I wear old clothes... I do everything for this family
Mr Kim
* Stands up, looming over her* Then marry park's son
They clears our debts
Tae turn and look at his mother for help
taehyung
Mom? Please... say something Tell him I’m not just a burden
*Voice cracking*
Mrs Kim
tae You’ve been a burden since the day you were born. The Parks are giving us a dowry that clears our debts. You should be grateful we found someone to take you
taehyung
*Stands up, chair screeching back*
You both care more about the money than your own son
*low voice*
Mr Kim
We care about surviving. You move next Saturday. It's settled
*Cold voice*
Mrs Kim
*She snaps, her eyes cold and calculating.*
Go pack your things And wash your face
If the Parks see you crying like a child, they might lower the price
Tae Stands frozen, clutching his book against his chest as if it’s the only thing keeping him whole.*
taehyung
You aren't parents... you're monsters.
*His voice cracks, barely a whisper through the pain*
Mr Kim
*His face darkens with rage*
Enough! Get out of my sight before I give you something real to cry about
tae picks up his book—the weight of a dream he just lost—and walks past them without another word. he doesn't let the first sob escape until he is swallowed by the darkness of his room
Mr. and Mrs. Kim sweep out of the kitchen
Taehyung collapses onto his bed, trembling as he finally lets out the broken, silent sobs he had been fighting to hold back.
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3~
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How are you all doing today? I hope you’re all doing wonderful
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Tell me in the comments how the story is•~•
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Now, let’s dive into the story! 🍁
A Saturday morning that feels more like a funeral than a wedding. There is no music, no flowers, and no celebration. Only the heavy, suffocating silence of a business transaction. The air in the cramped village office is stale, smelling of old paper and cold indifference.
Tae stands beside Seojun. he is wearing his best dress, but the fabric is thin and frayed at the edges.
taehyung
*Looks down at his trembling hands, picking at a loose thread on his sleeve to avoid making eye contact with anyone*
Mr. Kim thrusts the crumpled paper toward the official
his jaw tight with impatience.
Mr Kim
Here is the document. Let’s finish this quickly. I have work to do
*Cold voice*
taehyung
*Steals a fleeting glance at Seojun*
Seojun stands stiffly in a crisp, clean shirt, but the pristine fabric can't hide how much he is shaking. He looks completely paralyzed by nerves.
park SEO joon
*hands tremble uncontrollably*
I... I'm ready.
official
*Showing the marriage register*
"Seojun, sign here. And Tae, sign here."
Seojun reaches for the pen. His fingers graze Tae’s skin for just a second, sending a spark through them both. He stops and looks deep into Tae’s eyes, searching for a sign of hesitation—or maybe hope....
park SEO joon
Are you sure you want to do this? You don’t even know the real me..."
* whispers, his voice shaking*
Tae stares at the floor. he bites his lip so hard he doesn't say a word. The silence stretches between them, heavy and suffocating
park SEO joon
* lets out a long weary sigh *
park SEO joon
Without looking up, he scrawls his name on the register and slides the pen across the cold desk toward Tae
Taehyung’s hand trembles as he reaches for the pen. His fingers brush against Seo Joon's, feeling like shards of ice
taehyung
slowly signs his name
*each stroke of the pen feeling like a final goodbye*
*Thump.* The heavy sound of the official’s seal echoes through the room like a closin
official
Congratulations
You are now husband and wife.
Mr Kim nods once to Seojun’s father and looks at seojun
Mr Kim
he is yours now. Don’t bring him back *cold voice*
tae watches his parents walk away without a single backward glance. A sharp pain blooms in his chest as he stands alone "clutching a single suitcase"
Seojun walks over and gently takes the bag from tae
park SEO joon
Let’s go, Tae. It’s a long walk...
The buses aren't running at this hour."
They walk for thirty minutes against a biting wind. Seojun slows his pace, keeping a worried eye on Tae, who struggles against the violent gusts
park SEO joon
Is it too far for you? Do you need to sit for a moment?"
*asks softly*
taehyung
*Keep walking. His fingers are numb, but he refuses to stop*
Tae keeps his head down, his hair whipping across his face. He doesn't answer. He just keeps walking, his breath coming out in short, white puffs.
park SEO joon
That’s it... we’ve reached it."
* heavy, barely a whisper, tinged with a deep, lingering shame*
They reach the heavy oak door. As it creaks open, the stagnant air inside rushes out to meet them—thick with the suffocating scent of settled dust and decaying wood.
Mr park Coughing harshly, his chest heaving as he leans back into the worn armchair in the corner
Mr park
You’re finally here. Good.
Tae, put your things in the back. Then come help me—I’m hungry
park SEO joon
Go ahead. I’ll come help you move the bed later
*Giving him a soft, encouraging look*
tae enters a tiny room with a single, cracked window. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he stares at his wedding ring—a simple, dull piece of metal
taehyung
This is my life now, I am a wife to a stranger *broken voice*
"A soft knock sounds on the door"
park SEO joon
Tae "Are you okay in there?"
" His voice wavers, thick with hesitation "
Again, Tae says nothing. he wipes a hot tear from his cheek, stands up, and opens the door
taehyung
I’m coming. I’ll help with dinner."
*He speaks in a low, husky whisper, refusing to meet Seojun's eyes.*
park SEO joon
*A small, genuine smile touches his lips* thank you tae
Tae walked past Seojun, his shoulder brushing him as he made his way into the small, dim kitchen
taehyung
Quietly opens the cupboards, eyes searching for ingredients to prepare a meal ←_←
Seojun joined him, his movements silent and efficient. Together, they prepared a simple dinner of rice and a few side dishes
Afterward, Tae sat with Mr. Park and Seojun. They ate in a heavy, strained silence, the clink of metal spoons against bowls the only conversation
taehyung
carefully filled a wooden tray with a bowl of warm porridge and a glass of water
tae pushed open the door to the small, dim room where Mrs. Park spent most of her days
Mrs. Park lay. The older woman’s legs were covered with a thick, worn blanket; she hadn't been able to walk
Mrs park
*Looks up and give gentle smile *
Tae sat on the edge of the bed, patiently feeding his mother-in-law
Mrs park
*Mrs. Park didn't say much*
thank you tae
taehyung
* gave a small, weary smile before quietly slipping out of the room*
When the dishes were cleared and the house finally fell quiet, Tae retreated to his tiny room.
taehyung
*Softly closes the door and turns around, leaning his back against the wood with a sigh.*
he saw Seojun already lying on the floor, wrapped in a thin blanket. He had left the bed entirely for him , his breathing steady in sleep.
Tae didn't say a word. he didn't want to wake him or face the reality of their situation any more
tae lay down on the hard bed, his wedding ring catching a sliver of moonlight. Exhaustion finally pulled him into a deep sleep 💤
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