The Kim and Jeon mansions had officially stopped behaving like normal houses.

For the past three days, they had transformed into complete wedding headquarters.

Flowers covered every balcony.

Fairy lights hung from every tree.

Marigold strings decorated the entrance.

Musicians were arriving every few hours.

Caterers were running around with endless lists.

Relatives were occupying every available sofa.

And somewhere between all this chaos were four people who were supposed to be enjoying their pre-wedding celebrations.

Unfortunately...

They were suffering.

Because the families had made one very strict announcement.

The bride and groom were not allowed to meet before the wedding.

It was an old family tradition.

According to the elders, Taemin and Yoonmin were supposed to remain completely separated until the wedding ceremonies.

No meeting.

No private conversations.

No sneaking into each other's rooms.

And absolutely-

NO SECRET ROMANTIC MEETINGS.

The problem?

There were four people involved.

Two couples.

And absolutely zero patience.

MORNING

At the Kim mansion, Tae stood in front of the mirror wearing a beautiful yellow traditional outfit.

Her hair was loosely tied, decorated with tiny flowers. She looked at herself once.
Then twice. Then sighed dramatically.

Tae-: sb aise kyu behave krrhe hai jaise mai kookie ke sath bhag jaungi....??

Suga, who was standing near the door, immediately smirked.

Suga-: Because you have a criminal record of running away from family events.... Tera kya bharosa...tu kuch bhi krskti hai....

Tae immediately turned around.

Tae-: mtlb.... Kindly elaborate....

Suga raised an eyebrow.

Suga-: Last year's Diwali party?

Tae froze.

Tae-: That was different.

Suga-: You escaped through the kitchen window.

Tae-: Because you were embarrassing me!

Suga-: Ab thoda sa sach hi toh bola tha....

Tae's eyes widened.

Tae-: pr aapne mujhse promise kiya tha ki aap mera secret kisi ko nhi btaoge....pr aapne sbko bta diya

Suga laughed.

Suga-: Teasing and roasting is our love language, princess.

Tae grabbed a cushion.

Tae-: I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!

Before she could throw it-

Jin entered.

One look from the mafia queen.

Silence.

Suga immediately stood straight.

Tae slowly lowered the cushion.

Jin crossed her arms.

Jin-: Both of you. Enough.

Tae immediately pointed toward Suga.

Tae-: Mom, he started it.

Suga-: She threatened murder.

Tae-: Because he deserved it!

Jin rubbed her forehead.

Then her expression became serious.

Jin-: Tae, listen carefully. Today is the mehendi ceremony. You are not leaving this room without permission.

Tae blinked.

Tae-: Why?

Jin narrowed her eyes.

Jin-: Because your groom is in the Jeon mansion.

Tae's cheeks immediately turned pink.

Suga noticed.

His smirk returned.

Suga-: Ohhh.

Tae glared at him.

Tae-: Don't.

Suga-: I didn't say anything.

Tae-: Your face said everything.

Jin sighed.

Jin-: And don't even think about meeting Jungkook secretly. And same applied to you as well suga.... Don't try to meet jimin....

Suga blinked then innocently nodded in yes....

Tae immediately looked innocent.

Tae-: I wasn't thinking anything.

From behind Jin, Jhope appeared.

Jhope-: That's exactly what someone planning something would say.

Tae stared at him.

Tae-: Mama, you're supposed to support me!

Jhope smiled.

Jhope-: I support Taekook.

Tae's eyes brightened.

Tae-: See!

Jhope continued.

Jhope-: But I also support your mother's rules because I enjoy being alive.

Tae's smile disappeared.

Tae-: Traitor.

JEON MANSION

Jungkook was experiencing the same torture.

He stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his cream-colored kurta for the seventh time.

IU watched him suspiciously.

IU-: Why are you checking yourself in the mirror so many times?

Jungkook casually adjusted his collar.

Jungkook-: Nothing.

Jimin immediately laughed.

Jimin-: He's trying to look handsome for Tae.

Jungkook looked at his sister.

Jungkook-: acha tu bhi toh jiju ke liye ready ho rhi hai...

Jimin's face changed instantly.

Jimin-: Excuse me?

Jungkook smiled innocently.

Jungkook-: excused.

Jimin pointed toward him.

Jimin-: tum jo bhi planning krrhe ho voh sb mai mummy ko bta dungi...fir milte rhna tae se....

Jungkook's smile vanished.

For one second, the two siblings stared at each other.

Because both knew each others secrets

Their parents didn't know.

The elders didn't know.

The entire family believed both relationships were innocent wedding preparations.

Only Tae and Jungkook knew that Yoonmin had secretly been together for two years.

Jungkook leaned closer to Jimin.

Jungkook-: theek hai bta do.... Fir Mai bhi aapko jiju se milne nhi dunga....

Jimin immediately whispered.

Jimin-: Don't you dare.

Jungkook grinned.

Jungkook-: Then don't irritate me.

Jimin crossed her arms.

Jimin-: Fine.

IU suddenly entered.

Both siblings instantly separated.

IU-: What are you two whispering about?

Jimin smiled sweetly.

Jimin-: Nothing, Mom.

Jungkook nodded.

Jungkook-: Absolutely nothing.

IU looked suspicious.

Bogam appeared behind her.

Bogam-: What's happening?

IU shook her head.

IU-: I don't know. These two are definitely hiding something.

Jungkook smiled.

Inside his head, however-

I need to see Tae.

Even for five minutes.

Even for thirty seconds.

He hadn't properly seen her since the families announced the strict pre-wedding separation.

And it was driving him insane.

MEHENDI CEREMONY

By afternoon, the entire garden had been transformed.

Yellow and green drapes hung from the ceiling.

Flower swings decorated the corners.

Low seating arrangements were covered with colorful cushions.

The women sat around laughing while mehendi artists prepared cones.

Tae sat beautifully dressed while the artist began drawing intricate patterns across her hands.

Jimin sat beside her.

The moment Jimin saw Tae's face, she whispered.

Jimin-: You're thinking about Jungkook.

Tae smiled.

Tae-: You're thinking about Bhaiya

Both girls looked at each other.

Silence.

Then-

They burst out laughing.

Jimin-: We're pathetic.

Tae-: Completely.

But their laughter stopped when Jin appeared.

Jin-: What are you two laughing about?

Both immediately straightened.

Tae-: Mehendi.

Jimin-: Yes. Mehendi.

Jin looked at them suspiciously.

Then she walked away.

The moment she disappeared-

Tae whispered.

Tae-: We need a plan.

Jimin nodded.

Jimin-: Agreed.

📱 PLAN NUMBER ONE - SECRET VIDEO CALL

Tae quietly took her phone.

She hid it underneath the edge of her dupatta.

Jimin positioned herself to block everyone's view.

Tae quickly called Jungkook.

The call connected.

Jungkook's face appeared.

The moment he saw Tae-

His entire expression softened.

Jungkook-: Finally.

Tae smiled.

Tae-: I missed you.

Jungkook-: I missed you more.

Jimin smiled.

But suddenly-

A shadow appeared behind them.

Jhope.

He looked at the phone.

Then at Tae.

Then at Jimin.

Then back at the phone.

Jhope-: Interesting.

Tae froze.

Jimin froze.

Jungkook froze.

Jhope smiled.

Jhope-: Continue.

Tae immediately disconnected.

Jimin covered her mouth to stop laughing.

Jhope shook his head.

Jhope-:You two are terrible criminals.

Tae groaned.

Tae-: Mama!

Jhope-: I'm not your mother.

Tae-: You're behaving like one.

Jhope laughed.

Jhope-: Your mother would have confiscated your phone.

Jeon mansion

Jungkook stared at the disconnected screen.

He sighed.

Then looked at Jimin.

Jungkook-: I'm going.

Suga's eyes widened.

suga-: Where?

Jungkook-: aapke ghr

suga-: Are you insane?

Jungkook-: Yes.

suga-: Mom will kill you....

Jungkook-: Worth it.

Suga grabbed his arm.

suga-: No.... Mom ne mana kiya hai.... Shadi ke pehle na tu tae se mil skta hai na mai jimin se....

Jungkook looked at him

Jungkook-: toh....

Suga-: toh tu nhi jayega.... Vrna mom hum dono ko maareingi....

Jungkook-: lets go jiju.... Pyaat kiya toh darna kya....

Suga-: pr....

Jungkook-: pr vrr.... Chhodiye.... Aur chliye.... Aapko jimin se nhi milna hai kya....??

Suga-: milna hai....

Jungkook-: then lets go....

Suga-: pr mom......

Jungkook-: I'll handle everything.... Aap chlo

They looked at each other.

A silent agreement formed.

Operation Secret Meeting had begun.

PLAN NUMBER TWO - THE DELIVERY GUY

Jungkook disguised himself with a cap and mask.

He carried a flower basket.

Suga stared at him.

suga-: You look suspicious.

Jungkook-: I'm a delivery guy.

Suga-: lag toh nhi rha hai....

Jungkook smiled.

Jungkook-: aapke naa lgne se kya hoga.... Handsome delivery guy bhi hote hai....

They somehow managed to reach the Kim mansion gate.

Unfortunately-

Namjoon was standing there.

Jungkook immediately stopped.

Namjoon looked at the basket.

Then at Jungkook.

Then at Suga.

Nam-: What are you doing here?

Jungkook quickly answered.

Jungkook-: flowers.

Namjoon stared.

Nam-: For?

Jungkook panicked.

Jungkook-: Wedding.

Namjoon nodded slowly.

Nam-: Good. Give them to the decorator.

Jungkook handed the basket over.

Then Namjoon smiled.

Nam-: And go home.

Jungkook's shoulders dropped.

Plan failed.

Again.

HALDI

The next morning was Haldi.

Both mansions were decorated with yellow flowers.

The bride and groom were dressed in traditional yellow outfits.

And once again-

They were kept apart.

Tae & jimin together sat surrounded by women.

Meanwhile, at the Jeon mansion, Jungkook & Suga sat together surrounded by men.

But neither was paying attention.

Tae whispered.

Tae-: Do you think he's thinking about me?

Jimin nodded.

Jimin-: Definitely. And do you think suga is thinking about me....

Tae nodded in yes.... Both sigh....

Across the city, Jungkook sneezed.

Suga looked at him.

Suga-: Someone is remembering you.

Jungkook immediately smiled.

Jungkook-: Tae.

Suga rolled his eyes.

Suga-: Obviously.

Jungkook looked at him.

Jungkook-: And you're thinking about Jimin

Suga became silent.

Jungkook grinned.

Jungkook-: Caught you.

Suga glared.

Suga-: Keep your mouth shut.

Jungkook laughed.

Jungkook-: Secret lovers

Suga threw a cushion at him.

Later, Tae & jimin were sitting beneath the flower canopy.

The family members were applying haldi.

They were laughing when suddenly-

A small voice whispered near the curtain.

Jungkook-: Tae.

Her eyes widened.

She immediately turned.

Jungkook was standing behind the decorative curtain.

Their eyes met.

Everything else disappeared.

Tae slowly stood.

Tae-: What are you doing here?

Jungkook smiled.

Jungkook-: I wanted to see you.

Tae's heart melted.

She stepped closer.

Tae-: You know we're not supposed to meet.

Jungkook-: I know.

Tae-: Then?

He smiled.

Jungkook-: I couldn't stay away.

Tae smiled shyly.

For a moment, they simply looked at each other.

Then Jungkook gently touched her cheek.

Jungkook-: You're beautiful.

Tae whispered.

Tae-: You're crazy.

Jungkook-: For you.

Their foreheads almost touched.

And then-

Jin-: TAE!

They jumped apart.

Jungkook disappeared behind the curtain.

Tae sat down immediately.

Jin entered.

She looked around.

Jin-: Why is the curtain moving?

Tae smiled nervously.

Tae-: Wind.

Jin stared at her.

There was absolutely no wind.

Jhope appeared behind Jin.

He looked at the curtain.

Then smiled knowingly.

Jhope-: Interesting wind.

Tae covered her face.

While jin and jhope were busy with tae.... Suga took this as opportunity and went to meet jimin.... When they saw each other... Suga immediately hugged jimin tightly and they forgot the world.... When he was about to kiss jimin jin caught them red handed....

Jin-: tum 4ro nhi sudhroge....

She said while holding yoonkook's ears.... While yoonkoook dramatically screaming in pain....

Yoonkook-: arey mom... Chhodiye dard horha hai

Making others laugh....

SANGEET NIGHT

By evening, the entire venue looked magical.

Hundreds of lights illuminated the garden.

The stage was decorated with flowers.

Music filled the air.

Everyone was dancing.

Everyone except the four lovers.

Because every time one couple tried getting close-

Someone appeared.

Tae was dancing with Jimin when Jungkook and suga slowly approached.

Their eyes met.

He extended his hand.

She smiled.

Just as she was about to take it-

Namjoon appeared.

Nam-: kookie.... Come lets dance together....

Jungkook's smile disappeared.

Jungkook-: Now?

Nam-: Yes.

Kookie was dragged away.

Tae laughed.

Then Suga approached Jimin.

He whispered.

Suga-: Come with me.

Jimin smiled.

They walked toward the side corridor.

Two seconds later-

IU appeared.

IU-: Jimin!

Jimin froze.

Jimin-: Yes, Mom?

IU-: Come dance with me.

Jimin looked at Suga.

Suga looked at her.

Both silently accepted defeat.

Later that night, Tae secretly entered the balcony.

Jungkook was already there.

The moment she saw him, she smiled.

Tae-: You came.

Jungkook-: Of course.

She walked toward him.

Tae-: Everyone is looking for us.

Jungkook-: Let them.

They laughed softly.

Jungkook took her hand.

Jungkook-: you're mine.... So I don't care.... Jusko jo krna hai krein.... I don't care

Tae blushed.

They stood together quietly.

For the first time all day, nobody interrupted them.

Until-

A voice came from behind.

Suga-: Ahem.

Both turned.

Suga stood there.

Jimin was beside him.

Jhope stood behind them.

And Jin, Namjoon, IU and Bogam were walking toward them.

Tae's eyes widened.

Jungkook looked horrified.

Jimin whispered.

Jimin-: We're dead.

Suga nodded.

Suga-: Absolutely.

Jhope crossed his arms.

Jhope-: So...

Jin raised an eyebrow.

Everyone waited.

Then Jin suddenly smiled.

Jin-: You four really thought you could fool us?

Silence.

Tae looked at Jungkook.

Jungkook looked at Jimin.

Jimin looked at Suga.

Suga looked at the ceiling.

Namjoon finally laughed.

Nam-: Relax. We're not angry.

Everyone blinked.

IU smiled.

IU-: We know how much you love each other.

Tae's eyes became emotional.

Jungkook squeezed her hand.

Jimin looked at Suga.

Suga quietly smiled.

Jin stepped forward.

Jin-: But the tradition stays.

All four groaned simultaneously.

Tae-: Mom!

Jimin-: Please!

Jungkook-: Just one day!

Suga-: This is torture.

Everyone burst into laughter.

Jin shook her head.

Jin-: shadi hojaye.... Fir rhna sb saath mei.... Zindagi bhar.... Pr abhi dur rho.... Tae jimin.... Chlo aao....

Tae smiled.

Jungkook looked at her.

Their eyes met again.

This time, neither needed to sneak away.

Because tomorrow wasn't just another day.

Tomorrow they would finally stand beside the person they loved.

Tomorrow the waiting would end.

Tomorrow their families would officially celebrate what their hearts had already chosen.

And tonight?

Tonight was simply the final night of stolen glances, secret meetings, failed plans, family ambushes, sibling teasing, and endless chaos.

Jungkook gently whispered to Tae-

Jungkook-: Worth the wait.

Tae smiled.

Tae-: Completely worth it.

Behind them, Suga looked at Jimin.

Jimin smiled.

Suga quietly held out his hand.

She took it.

And for once-

Nobody interrupted.

Well...

Almost nobody.

Suga's savage voice suddenly echoed through the balcony.

Suga-: arey yaar.... Mujhe meri mochi baby ke sath time spend krna hai....

Jungkook laughed.

Jungkook-: aur mujhe meri baby bear ke sath

Yoonkook-: just hate these tradition....

Taemin sigh dramatically

taemin-: same

& the entire family burst into laughter.

The wedding countdown had officially begun.

And if the pre-wedding ceremonies had already been this chaotic...

Everyone knew one thing for certain-

The wedding itself was going to be absolute madness.

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