The Jeon mansion looked unusually peaceful that Friday evening — the kind of calm that only existed right before absolute chaos.

Warm golden lights glowed from every corner, the soft hum of conversations echoing through the grand halls. Everyone was home — something rare, something special. But tonight… there was a secret stitched into every smile.

Because tomorrow… was Jungkook’s birthday.

And for the first time in years, the entire family had decided to surprise him.

Jin sat in the center, holding a notebook like a commander planning a war strategy.

Jin-: Okay listen carefully everyone… this is not just a birthday. This is kookie’s birthday. If we mess this up, he will emotionally blackmail us for the next ten years.

Jhope dramatically gasped.

Jhope-: Ten years?? Main toh ghar chhod dunga.

Sugar rolled her eyes.

Sugar-: arey tu jaa rey....

Namjoon leaned back on the couch, arms crossed.

Nam-: Focus. What’s the plan?

Before Jin could answer—

Suga entered… holding Jimin by her wrist.

Jimin was visibly annoyed.

Jimin-: Leave my hand, you psycho!

Suga-: pr kyu....??

Jimin-:  aap mujhe irritate krrhe ho.... Chhodo.... Hatto....

Suga smirked.

Suga-: nhi chhodunga.... Kya krlogi....??

Jimin-: aakhiri baar bol rhi hoo.... Sudhar jaaiye billu ji..... varna.....

Suga-: vrna kya....??

Jimin-: vrna Mai aapko olx pr bech dungi...

Suga was completely shocked processing what she just said.... IU burst out laughing.

IU-: God, you both are exhausting.

Suga calmly sat down… still not letting go of Jimin.

Jimin-: Suga… haath chhodo.

Suga-: Nahi.

Jimin-: Kyun?

Suga-: shh.... & sit.....

Jimin stared at him for a second… then sighed.

Jimin-: Pagal billa.

But she didn’t pull away this time.
Everyone noticed. No one said anything.

Soft footsteps echoed.
Tae walked in quietly, wearing a simple pastel kurti, her hair loosely tied… cheeks slightly flushed.
She looked around and whispered—

Tae-: kookie kahaan hai?

IU immediately jumped up.

IU-: Library mein hai. Paper check kar rahe hai..... And guess what unko aur busy rkhne keliye maine apna wala bundle bhi unko hi check krne dediya... Ab aaj voh bahar nhi niklenge....

Tae nodded, relieved.

Tae-: Good… tb theek hai....

Jin smiled softly at her.

Jin-: Come here, beta.

Tae walked over and sat beside him.

Nam-: So, Mrs. Jeon… are you ready?

Tae blinked.

Tae-: Ready for what dad?

Everyone exchanged looks… then grinned.

IU-: Operation “Surprise Jungkook”.

Tae’s eyes widened.

Tae-: Wait… we are actually doing this??

Hobi chuckled.

Hobi-: Of course. Humara baccha hai woh.

JK (grandpa) added in his deep voice—

JK-: Aur surprise bada hona chahiye.

Tae’s lips curved into the softest smile.

Tae-: He’s going to love it…

Then she paused… a little nervous.

Tae-: But… we have to be careful. Agar unko thoda bhi doubt hua na… he’ll find out.

Suga smirked.

Suga-: Don’t worry. Usko distract karna mera kaam hai.

Jimin scoffed.

Jimin-: tb toh pta chl hi gya smjho....

Suga-: what do mean....??

Jimin-: aap toh rhne hi do.... Aap distraction ke naam pr so jaoge.... Isse better hai jhope kookie ko distract krlega.... Aap baki kaam sambhalo

Suga-: gajab beizati hai.....

Everyone burst out laughing.

Jin started assigning tasks.

Jin-: Decorations — Tae, Jimin, IU & sugar … tum log jao market.

Jhope-: Main?

Jin-: Tum ghar pe rehkar lights lagao ya jungkook ko apne sath busy rkhna....

Jhope-: aise mushkil kaam mujhe hi kyu aap log dete ho....

Everyone giggled....

Nam-: Cake main arrange karunga.

Hobi-: Food main handle karungi.

JK (grandpa)-: Security main dekh lunga.

Everyone nodded.

Tae looked excited… but slightly nervous.

Tae-: I’ll make it perfect.

Softly… almost like a promise.

The market was glowing with fairy lights, shops buzzing with life.

Tae & jimin  walked ahead, carefully looking at decorations… while IU & sugar followed with a basket...... Shopping bags..... Laughs..... Endless discussions.

Tae picked up fairy lights.

Tae-: Yeh achhe hain na?

Sugar glanced once.

Sugar-:  bhai ko pasand aayenge

Tae’s cheeks turned pink instantly.

Jimin smirked.

Jimin-: obviously aayenge.... Kookie ko tae ya tae se related ya tae ki laayi hui harr cheez psnd hoti hai..... Toh yeh fairy light kya cheez hai.....

Tae looked down shyly.

IU-: yeh balloons lete hai....

Tae-: black and golden theme rkhe??

They all nodded.... Perfect..... Elegant.
Just like Jungkook

Then they purchased birthday pops, banners & other decorating items, jimin iu & sugar also purchased birthday gifts for jungkook.....

Jimin-: tune kya kookie keliye gift liye??

IU-: kya bhabhi.... Tae khud bhai ka sbse anmol gift hai.... Jbtk tae bhai ke pass hai.... Unhe aur kuch nhi chahiye....

Tae blushed.....

Jeon mansion....

Doorbell rang.

A servant opened the door.

Bogam stood outside… slightly nervous.

Bogam-: Uh… Tae se milna tha…

Servant-: Ma’am ghar par nahi hain.

Bogam sighed… but stepped inside anyway.

And then—

He saw Jungkook.

Standing in the hallway… glasses on… calm… intimidating.

Bogam froze.

Jungkook looked at him.

Jungkook-: Yes?

Bogam swallowed.

Bogam-: G-good evening sir…

Jungkook-: Good evening.

Silence.

Bogam hesitated… then blurted—

Bogam-: Sir… apni… mrs hai…??

A pause.

A dangerous one.

Jungkook’s expression didn’t change… but his voice dropped slightly—

Jungkook-: Apni nahi… meri mrs hai woh.

Bogam stiffened.

Before he could breathe—

Jungkook stepped closer.

Jungkook-: Hamara joint account nahi hai.

A slight tilt of his head.

Jungkook-: Sirf meri hai woh.

Bogam’s soul left his body.

Bogam-: S–sir mera matlab woh nahi tha—

Jungkook cut him off.

Jungkook-: Tumhara matlab kya hai… woh main samajh raha hoon.

One step closer.

Jungkook-: Woh abhi yahan nahi hai.

A pause.

Jungkook-: Kya kaam hai — seedha bolo.

Bogam gulped.

Bogam-: Sir… please… bas itna bata dijiyega ki main aaya tha… aur usko dhoondh raha tha…

Jungkook raised an eyebrow slowly.

Jungkook-: Main hi kahun?

Bogam nodded like his life depended on it.

Bogam-: Please sir… bhooliyega mat…

Jungkook smiled.....Calm.....Terrifying.....

Jungkook-: Yeh toh…

A soft pause.

Jungkook-: Main marte dum tak bhi nahi bhool sakta.

Bogam froze.

Bogam-: …thank you sir…

He backed away slowly… then practically ran out.

Silence.

Jungkook adjusted his glasses.

Muttered under his breath—

Jungkook-: Jab dekho…isko meri hi biwi se milna rhta hai…

Then walked back like nothing happened.

Evening—

the girls returned..... Carrying bags.
With Excitement..... Carrying Secrets.

IU-: shant... Isse bhai hmei aise dekhe.... Jldi se inn sb cheez ko ander chhupa lete hai....

Everyone nodded in yes..... When they entered they found jungkook standing.... Arms crossed.....

Jungkook-: Kahan gayi thi?

Tae froze for a second. Then smiled casually.

Tae-: Bas… shopping.

Jungkook-: Mujhe bataya kyun nahi?

She walked closer. Soft voice.

Tae-: v-voh aap papers check krne mei busy the na.... Issiliye disturb nhi kiya....

His eyes softens...

Jungkook-: ( cupped her face gently) bchcha maine aapko bola hai na.... Mai kitna bhi busy rhu.... Pr aapke liye mai hmesha free and available hoo.... Toh mujhe toh atleast btana chahiye tha na.....

Tae-: (pouting) acha sorry.... Ab next time se hmesha aapko bta kr jaungi.... Infact.... aapko hi lekr jaungi....

Kookie kissed her lips gently....

Jungkook-: haa.... Yeh theek hai.... Next time se mai hi tumhare sath hrr jgh jaunga

Tae obediently nodded her head in yes....

Jungkook-: ab jaao.... Jakr fresh ho jao.... Thak gyi hogi na.....

Then went.... While others took a deep breathe....

Later....

Everyone started decorating.
Lights, balloons, flowers…
Tae stood on a stool, trying to fix fairy lights. Jungkook suddenly entered.
Everyone froze.
Tae almost slipped—
But strong arms caught her instantly.
Jungkook......
His grip firm around her waist.

Jungkook-: Careful.

His voice low… dangerously soft.

Tae’s breath hitched.

Tae-: Tum… yahan kya kar rahe ho?

Jungkook narrowed his eyes slightly.

Jungkook-: yeh ques toh mujhe tumse puchna chahiye.... Tum raat mei stool ke upar kya krrhi ho....??

He looked around.
Half-done decorations.
Everyone standing like statues.

Jimin suddenly spoke—

Jimin-: Uh… cleaning chal rahi hai!

Suga facepalmed.

Suga-: Brilliant.

Jungkook looked back at Tae.

Jungkook-: Cleaning? Abhi?? Raat mei??

Tae nodded nervously.

Tae-: Haan… weekend cleaning.

Jungkook stared at her for a few seconds…

Then leaned closer.

Jungkook-: acha....

Tae froze.
Jungkook’s thumb brushed lightly against her wrist.

Jungkook-: tum kuch chhupa rhi ho??

Tae-: n-nhi.... Mai kya aapse chhupaungi....

A soft whisper.

Jungkook-: agr kuch chhupa bhi rhi ho toh....  yaad rkhna.... Mujhse zyada time tk tum chhupa nhi paogi....

Tae’s heart raced.
But before things escalated—
IU jumped in.

IU-: Bhai! Aapko mom bula rahi hain!

Jungkook didn’t move.
Still staring at Tae.
Then finally—

Jungkook-: Finish it quickly.

A pause.

Jungkook-: Aur girna mat.

He stepped back… but his gaze lingered.
Then he left.
Everyone exhaled at once.

Jhope-: Bach gaye!!

Jimin-: Tae… tu toh gayi thi.

Suga smirked.

Suga-:  uss ko already doubt ho gya hai.

Tae placed a hand on her chest.

Tae-: He almost found out…

IU-: we have to be more careful.....

They all agreed.....
Decorations complete.
Everything ready.
Tae stood alone in the softly lit hall… looking at everything.
A small smile on her face.
Jungkook suddenly appeared behind her.
Close..... Too close....  wrapping his arms around her from behind....

Jungkook-: tum abtk yha kya krrhi ho....?? Maine tumko room mei aane bola tha na.... Aayi kyu nhi....??

Tae-: v-voh kuch kaam krrhi thi.... Aap chlo mai aati ho.....

Jungkook-: kyu....?? Tum mujhe aaj bhaga kyu rhi ho....?? Kya chhupa rhi ho mujhse?

Tae-: mai.... Mai kya aapse chhupaungi... Kuch nhi chhupa rhi....

Jungkook-: acha.... Fir tum mujhe aaj dekh kr itna ghbra kyu rhe ho....??

Tae-: v-voh aap achanak se aajaa rhe ho na issiliye....

Jungkook-: acha.... Vaise ab agr tumhara kaam hogya ho toh room mei chle.... Mujhe sona hai.... Tumko pta hai na.... Tumko cuddle kiye bina mujhe neend nhi aati.... Chlo na....

Tae-: haa.... Chliye.....

Then they went to their room to sleep....

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