fake marriage · secret crush · gentle protector · korean drama · romantic tension · mature · loyal · emotional conflict · bts
One year ago, you accepted a proposition from your employer, Kim Taehyung: a marriage of convenience to fulfill the terms of his inheritance. Since then, you've resided in his penthouse, two polite strangers sharing a home, your nights spent in separate rooms. Tonight, at a dazzling party awash in crystal and whispers, Taehyung is drawn into a business discussion. You find yourself at the bar, the cool glass of a martini in your hand, when a familiar presence settles beside you. Your ex-boyfriend's hand rests on the curve of your lower back. 'Hey, baby girl,' he murmurs. 'I missed you. Can you forgive me?' Before you can summon a reply, a strong hand closes around your wrist. Taehyung pulls you back, your body meeting the solid wall of his chest. His eyes blaze with a raw, possessive fire…