Seoul, South Korea — Kim Mansion*

The morning sun barely touched the marble floors of the grand Kim mansion when everyone in the family gathered in the dining area for breakfast except Kim's middle son…

Mr Kim - where is Taehyung, why didn't he still come…

Jungkook - Appa… hyung didn't even come back from last night…

Mrs Kim - Aish… this boy.. what I do with him.. (sigh)

Rm - (chuckle) don't worry Emma… he will be better once his wife comes to this house.

Hana (Rm's wife) - he is saying the right Emma…

Lara (tae's sister) - and noona.. do u think he will marry.. (laugh)

Mr Kim - enough, all of you.. I have something important to talk about…

He said making all of them quite while Mrs Kim look at her husband in pure confusion, before she can ask anything the front door of the mansion open and a man came inside with dark aura, messy hairs, sleeves roll up of his black shirt and his coat is hanging on his arm…Kim Taehyung, the ruthless CEO of Kim Enterprises,His presence alone was enough to silence a crowd — sharp jawline, cold eyes, and an aura that screamed authority. The world feared him — not just as a businessman, but as the Mafia King of South Korea. He glanced at his family then started going upstairs only to stop by Mr Kim.

Mr Kim - Taehyung… I want to talk about something important.. come in the living room after getting freshen up and you all also..

He then got up from his chair and went out leaving everyone in confusion…

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Amritsar, India — Gill Mansion

Across the ocean, Mr. Gill sat with his family at the breakfast table. The aroma of parathas filled the room, and Y/N was serving tea quietly while Meher chatted cheerfully.

Mrs gill was throwing daggers at y/n…everyone knows the reason but don't care much but y/n always seeing Mrs gill looking at her with no softness in her eyes…

Mr Gill - meher… What do you plan to do after college…

Mr Gill asks her younger daughter, knowing well that it's her last year…

Meher - papa.. main to bas sukoon se sona chahti hoon.. (giggle) //dad..I just want to sleep peacefully//

Everyone chuckles in the family.. and y/n smack her head while sitting beside her…

Y/n - oh really miss Meher! then who will clean ur mess which u create everyday in ur room..

Meher - oh come on dii… when I have u then why I'll take tension..

She said while tightly side hugging y/n making Mr gill chuckle while Mrs gill looked at Meher with softness and looked at y/n with clench jaw…

Mr Gill - and what you plan about marriage…

He suddenly asks, making Meher look at him with shocked eyes while Mrs Gill's eyes sparkle…

Mrs Gill - is there any proposal for her..? (Eyes sparkle)

Mr Gill - yes.. you all know my business partner from Korea 'Mr Kim'… he wants to change our business relationship into a family and ask our daughter's hand for his son Taehyung…

Mrs gill - oh wow! that will be wonderful…

Meher - lekin papa mujhe abhi shaadi nhi karni aur waise bhi dii mujhse badi hai to unki shaadi mujhse pehle honi chahiye… //but dad I don't want to marry now and by the way sister is older than me, she should be married before me//

Meher was saying continuously only to stop when y/n held her hand under the table…

Mrs gill - why care so much about her.. just think about yourself.. don't open your heart for charity…

She said while glaring at y/n but she didn't look up, she quietly clenched her kurti while tears gathered in her eyes but she controlled them…

Mr gill - Megha what are u saying… y/n is our daughter…

Mrs gill - of course… but adopted

She said while glaring at y/n while y/n just tightened her hold on her dress…

Meher - mummy… app aisa kaisa bol sakti hai.. //mom how can u say like that//

Mrs gill - kyuki yahi sach hai.. //bcz that's true//

Mr gill - Enough.. (glare at Mrs gill)

Mr Gill - next week they are coming to see Meher for marriage.. I hope everything will be arranged perfectly… and Meher I'm not forcing you for marriage but I can't reject Mr Kim. So, just meet them once then you can decide.

He said and went away from there and Mrs gill also went away from there… Meher look at y/n and hold her hands…

Meher - dii… mummy aapko hmesha sunati rehti hai, aap kuch kehti kyu nhi.. //dii, mom always taunt u.. why didn't u said anything//

Y/n - wo sahi to kehti hai.. (dry throat) //she said the truth//

Y/n said while controlling her tears, Meher hugged her…

Meher - how will you survive in this world dii… (sigh)

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*Seoul, South Korea — Kim Mansion*

Everyone gathered in the living room. That's when Taehyung came downstairs while folding the sleeves of his t-shirt.. he went towards them then sat on the couch in front of his dad who was only looking at him…

Taehyung - Appa, what is so important that you want to talk about?

Everyone is looking at Mr Kim with curious eyes while Taehyung have a blank face…

Mr Kim - I fixed your marriage…

That's when the words leave from his mouth.. Lara & Jungkook gasp loudly… while Taehyung clenched his jaw…

Taehyung - not interested...(tone was flat, almost icy)

Rm - (sigh) Taehyung at least listen to him…

Jungkook - maybe there’s finally someone who can handle our stone-hearted brother? (grinned, teasing)

Taehyung glared, and Jungkook quickly looked away… Mr. Kim leaned forward.

Mr Kim - this isn’t just about marriage. It’s about business and family alliance. Our Indian partners, the Gills, are good people. Their daughter Meher is suitable for you... well-educated, beautiful, and from a respected family.

Taehyung - so this is just a deal. You want me to marry for business.

Mrs. Kim softly placed her hand on his.

Mrs. Kim - Taehyung... My son, sometimes love comes after responsibility. Give it a chance.

He looked at his mom, the only person he couldn’t refuse & sighed heavily.

Taehyung - fine I'll go India to see her.. but don't expect miracles.

Everyone smiles widely after hearing him while Lara & Jungkook start dancing happily making everyone laugh…

A week later...

The Kim family arrived at the Gill mansion. The air was filled with nervous excitement.

Luxury cars lined the driveway, and guards stood tall, signaling the power of the visitors…

Mr Gill - welcome Mr & Mrs Kim…

He said while greeting them and then enter RM with his pregnant wife, and then Jungkook & Lara… Mr gill look here & there then ask Mr Kim…

Mr Gill - Taehyung is not seeing anywhere…

Mr Kim - oh actually Mr gill… he got stuck in some work.. don't worry.. he will come by tomorrow…

Mr Gill nodded his head then welcomed them inside, everyone settled in the living room…

Inside the kitchen

Meher - dii.. mujhe bohot ajeeb feel ho rha hai…(nervous) //dii..I'm feeling very weird//

Y/n - idiot.. just hold this tray and go out when mummy will call you... what's there to be afraid…

Meher - dii.. my hands are literally shaking.. do one thing you hold the tray and we went out together…

Y/n just chuckle at her bubbly sister whose soul is corrupted by some timid kitten's soul… They both were talking that's when Mrs Gill came inside the kitchen to call Meher…

Mrs gill - let's go Meher.. y/n give this tray to meher.

Meher - mom.. I'm not holding this.. dii will bring out for everyone….

Mrs gill was going to say something that's when Mr gill called her from outside making her sigh…

Mrs Gill - come fast…

Living room

Everyone was talking, laughing… that's when meher entered inside the living room gaining everyone’s attention... she is looking beautiful while wearing pink anarkali but all kims are not looking at her except Mr Kim.. bcz of all their eyes are on y/n who is coming behind Meher, holding the tray of tea while wearing green simple suit with multicolor dupatta… y/n came towards them then placed the tray on table.. before anyone could say something.. Mrs Kim got up from her place & went towards y/n then cupped her cheek…

Mrs Kim - your daughter is really so beautiful Mr & Mrs gill… perfect match for my Tae..

She said then put black dot of her kohl behind y/n's ear.. Kim family smile wisely while Mr Kim & Mr gill looking at each other with shocked face and Mrs gill throwing daggers at y/n and Meher look down trying hard to hold back her smile… but our y/n panicked like, a bomb dropped near her foot.. she instantly take few steps back…

Y/n - no.. no.. aunty.. you are guessing wrong… she is the one.

Y/n said grabbing Meher shoulder.. now all kims are shocked and Mr Kim & Mr gill take a sigh of relief… Mrs Kim looked at her husband who nodded his head while hiding his awkward smile.

Mrs Kim - (sigh) I'm sorry… I thought…

Y/n - it's ok aunty.. you are older than me.. pls don't say sorry…

Mrs Kim smiled, then pecked both of their foreheads (y/n & meher) and went back to her place…

Jungkook - I like green dress noona more… (whisper to lara)

Lara - I also.. (whisper back)

Hana - shut up both of you.. don't talk nonsense…

They both instantly shut their mouth while rm chuckle… everyone again went back to their talking when Mr Gill asks…

Mr Gill - so what you decide..

He asked Mr Kim who was going to say yes but Mrs Kim cut him off…

Mrs Kim - I want to wait for Taehyung before fixing anything… hope you will not mind Mr gill…

Mr Gill - of course not Mrs Kim.. It's totally fine… Meher go and show room to all… y/n you go show Mr & Mrs Kim their room…

Meher nodded and went out leaving everyone to follow her while y/n look at Mr & mrs Kim

Y/n - come uncle & aunty… (smile)

Mrs nodded and then both went away with her.. after reaching near the room… y/n look at them…

Y/n - this is the room... you can call me anytime if you need something…

Mrs Kim - thank you dear… by the way, you are older than Meher... Right? And what's your name dear?

Y/n - yes I'm older than her… Myself y/n gill… (smile)

Mrs Kim - such a lovely name.. what you do in study…

Y/n - I have taken a course in fashion design…

Mrs Kim is again going to ask something when Mr Kim nudges her elbow…

Mrs Kim - ok.. now you go and rest, don't worry we will manage… good night…

Y/n - good night…

Y/n started going and Mrs kim continuously looked at her then she said to her husband…

Mrs Kim - such a lovely girl.. I wish she could be my daughter in law…

Mr Kim - let's go inside and take a rest… Don't run your little mind too much Mrs Kim…

She glared at him then went inside the room not before stomping her foot on his…

Mr kim - da*n this wife of mine.. (murmure)

He said then went inside the room… and saw his wife sitting on the couch lost in thought…he went towards her then sat beside her…

Mr Kim - what are you thinking so seriously Mrs Kim…

Mrs Kim - just thinking why they are getting Meher married when they still have their unmarried elder daughter… (frown)

Mr Kim sighs then holds her hand…

Mr Kim - bcz y/n is not their real daughter…

Mrs Kim - WHAT… ? (wide eyes)

Mr Kim - yes.. she is not their real child.. she is daughter of Mr Gill's assistant who worked with Mr Gill for years but when y/n was kid her parents died in an accident and because of not having any family member of y/n… Mr Gill adopts her and treats her equally to Meher but Mrs gill is not too fond of y/n…and I want to connect our family that's why I choose Meher…

Mrs Kim - and what if I want y/n as our daughter in law..

Mr Kim looked at her with a shocked face but Mrs Kim just stuck to her words…

Mr Kim - you are kidding, right! she is not even his real daughter.

Mrs Kim - is blood relations more important for you than heart relations…

She waited for his reaction but he didn't say anything…

Mrs Kim - (sigh) you decide Tae's marriage yourself and I decide my daughter in law… now you have to fulfill my wish…

she said then went to bed and slept, leaving Mr Kim caressing his temple…

The next morning…

Everyone gathered inside the dining room for breakfast… some of them talking, and some of them laughing and whispering… Everyone settled on their seats. That's when y/n came there with staff while bringing her handmade food… she was going to serve everyone when Mrs Kim held her hand…

Mrs Kim - oh dear! You don't have to do this… everyone here has hands… you also come and sit…

Y/n hesitated then smiled and sat on her seat…

Mrs Gill - by the way… umm.. when will Taehyung come…

Mr Kim - don't worry Mrs Gill.. he will be here today…

she nodded, then everyone started doing their breakfast…

It was late at night but Taehyung still didn't come, making them worried but when Jungkook told them that he talked with Taehyung and told them not to worry, after that all went to sleep but y/n suddenly remembered her work of bringing out drying clothes from outside the lawn…

she went there and started doing her work…

Y/n - lag raha hai barish hone wali hai…//looks like it's going to rain//

she said while looking towards the dark clouds when suddenly she heard a sound of crushing dry leaves… she gulped hard and slowly turned around only to see a black shadow in front of her… all clothes fall from her hands and then…

Yn - Ahhh… bhoot.. bac… //ahh…ghost… hel… //

before she can complete, that shadow makes her shut by keeping his hand on her palm… y/n's eyes met with his dark eyes.. a shiver ran down on her spine while looking into his eye.. that shadow was none other than Taehyung… he was also staring at her.. they both lost in each other that they didn't even notice the rain had already started.. Y/n's white suit was cling to her body like a second skin… a voice of thunder snap them out making Taehyung slowly remove his palm from her pink wet lips… y/n instantly back away but her feet get slipped because of damn soil.. and before she can fall Taehyung grab her waist and pull her dangerously close towards himself making both their breaths mingle… she clenches his shoulder while closing her eyes. That's when she felt the warm air near her ear…

Taehyung - don't get too close to a ghost, miss… else it will take you to h*ell…

Taehyung whispers in his deep voice near her ear making her clench tightened on his shoulder… y/n slowly open her eyes then blink repeatedly bcz of rain… but when she realises their closeness she instantly backs away while fixing her hair… after fixing herself she glared at him…

Y/n - kon hai aap.. aur is tarah aadhi raat ko kisi ke ghar mein choro ki tarah… ek min.. kahi aap sach mein to chor nahi hai.. hey waheguru… hmare ghar mein chor… //who are u.. and in the middle of night in someone’s house like a thief… one min.. u are really not a thief are u.. Oh god! thief in our house//

she was continuously babbling while glaring at him but he ignored her then started going towards the house.. her eyes widened seeing his attitude… she instantly grabbed the broom from the side and went in front of him and stood like a warrior.. *in front of mafia king😅*

Y/n - don't you dare to move a little from here…

she said while threatening him by putting groom in front of him like a g*n making him raise his eyebrow… she takes a long deep breath and then…

Y/n - CHOR… CHOR… //thief…thief//

She started shouting loudly, making his eyes widened and before he could do something everyone gathered there… while running…

Meher - (huffing) kaha hai chor dii.. //where is thief sister//

y/n - first, look in front of me…

Everyone turned and looked there only to find Taehyung standing there while putting his hands inside his pocket and glaring at y/n…

Mr Gill - oh Taehyung son... u came... We all were waiting for you.

y/n froze instantly, the groom slipped out from her hands.. gaining everyone's attention…

y/n - T..Taehyung… (whisper)

Taehyung smirked slightly seeing her reaction then again hardened his face and greeted everyone…

Lara - what happened to y/n noona…

Meher - n..nothing… (chuckle nervously)

Jungkook - but why was noona shouting and she was saying something like umm… jor..

He said, making Gills nervous… before anyone can say something, Taehyung takes a step towards y/n…

Taehyung - it's ‘chor’ jk.. she was calling me thief…

All gills were embarrassed a little while Mr Kim laughed hard... clearly enjoying the first time someone accusing his son and Mrs Kim was already starting to imagine both of their lives together…

Taehyung crossed his arms, staring at her with icy amusement…

Taehyung - so this is how you welcome guests in India? With brooms and shouting? (coldly)

Lara - Oppa, you scared her! You do look like a thief dressed like that!.. (giggle)

Taehyung (flatly) - I was traveling. My flight was late…

Y/n - I.. I'm s..sorry.. I thought.. (look down)

Before y/n can complete Mrs. Kim gently stepped forward.

Mrs. Kim - it’s alright, dear. Don’t worry…

But Y/N couldn’t look up. Her face burned with embarrassment as Jungkook chuckled beside her…

Jungkook - wow noona! You’re the first person to call my hyung a thief. Respect! (teasing with chuckle)

Lara - even we never dared that! (laughing)

Taehyung - Enough… (cold glare)

Everyone went silent instantly… y/n took a step back in fear after hearing his roar…while Mr gill tried to lighten the atmosphere…

Mr gill - leave all this, come son.. you must be very tired… Megha.. make arrangements for his dinner and a room…

Mrs gill nodded and started going when Taehyung stop…

Tae - no need to trouble for dinner aunty… (cold voice)

Mrs Gill nodded, then everyone went inside some giggling, and some are still tense… everyone went inside leaving both sisters behind…

Meher - so.. It's decided…

she said suddenly making y/n snap out.. y/n look at her with frown…

Y/n - what decided?

Meher - that.. I'll not going to marry some rude a*s...

Y/n - you are going to cancel the wedding… (wide eyes)

Meher - why not… he is just looking rude by his face… don't know what he has hidden more in his nature…

Y/n - idiot.. first let elder decide.. don't babble anything…. now let's go before that rude a** again come back…

Meher look at y/n with wide eyes and then both sister burst out laughing…

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