Their Mumma / Kim Taehyung Ff - Chapter 4: Chapter 4

In the last four months, Y/N's presence brought forth a remarkable transformation in Taehyung's life and the lives of his children.
Despite the absence of his biological mother, little Jihoon found solace and happiness in having Y/N by his side.
His birth mother had inflicted trauma upon him, making Y/N's presence all the more significant. With her love and care, Y/N became a source of comfort and stability for Jihoon, filling a void left by his troubled past.
With utmost care and affection, she embraced her role as a caregiver to the kids, all while maintaining a respectful distance from Taehyung. On their wedding night, he made it clear that their relationship would solely revolve around co-parenting and nothing more, as he had guarded his heart after his wife's departure.
Nonetheless, Taehyung remained deeply grateful to Y/N for her thoughtfulness and understanding throughout their journey together.
After four months had passed, Y/N couldn't help but feel a tinge of loneliness creeping in.
While Taehyung poured his love onto his children, Y/N couldn't shake off a sense of not fully belonging in their family dynamic.
Despite her understanding of their agreement, the longing for a deeper connection began to weigh on her heart.
Burdened by this internal struggle, Y/N found herself consumed by the weight of her emotions. Tragically, an unforeseen event occurred, resulting in the loss of the affection and love she had been gradually building with Taehyung's children.
This unexpected turn of events left Y/N shattered and bereft, deepening the sense of longing and highlighting the significance of the bond she had lost.
As Jihoon watched the movie Cinderella with his friends at preschool, he couldn't help but be deeply affected by the portrayal of the stepmother's cruelty towards Cinderella.
His innocent mind absorbed the concept of stepmothers being wicked, and soon his friends began speculating that his own stepmother might be capable of similar mistreatment, even going as far as suggesting she would harm his father and treat them horribly.
Overwhelmed with fear, Jihoon was gripped by a sense of terror and uncertainty about his family's future.
Filled with worry and a sense of urgency, Y/N received a call from Taehyung informing her that he had been notified by the preschool about Jihoon's distress, as he was crying inconsolably and desperately calling out for his father.
Overwhelmed by fear and concern, Y/N hurriedly made her way home from work. Upon arrival, she found Jihoon in Taehyung's arms, tears streaming down his face, further intensifying her own anxieties.
The scene stirred a deep emotional response within Y/N, prompting her to yearn for a resolution and a renewed sense of security for Jihoon and the family they had become.
As she tried to get closer being worried for her kid
, Ji hoon pushed y/n and yelled.
" Go away , you are bad. Don't come close to my dada and sister. I hate you , u'll hurt dada. Go from our house. I don't need a mumma , go away".
Y/N stood frozen, her heart breaking into pieces as Jihoon pushed her away and unleashed his raw emotions in anguish. His words pierced through her like a knife, each word a painful stab to her core.
The overwhelming rejection and hatred Jihoon expressed towards her left her stunned, her spirit shattered. Tears cascaded down Y/N's cheeks uncontrollably as she trembled, engulfed in a profound agony she never anticipated.
The weight of his words crushed her, and she felt the immense pain of not only losing the love she had hoped to find but also witnessing the anguish it caused Jihoon and the family she longed to be a part of.
Y/N and Taehyung exchanged tear-filled glances, both shocked by Jihoon's sudden change in behavior. Earlier that day, Jihoon had shown happiness and attachment towards Y/N, pleading for her not to go to work.
Now, hearing him express hatred towards her was a painful blow. The couple shared a mutual sense of confusion and heartbreak, realizing that their family was facing a significant challenge. They felt overwhelmed with the task of repairing the broken bonds and regaining the trust that had been shattered.
Jihoon's violent behavior towards Y/N continued, despite their best attempts to calm him down. Unable to handle the distressing situation any longer, Y/N fled to the washroom, where she knelt down and wept uncontrollably. The overwhelming pain of Jihoon's rejection and her inability to console him weighed heavily on her, leaving her emotionally devastated and seeking solace in her tears.
As the days turned into weeks, Jihoon's hatred and resistance towards Y/N showed no signs of waning. He would cry and reject her presence, regardless of whether she approached him, Taehyung, or his sister.
Despite Y/N's unwavering strength and attempts to communicate, make his favorite meals, and bring gifts, Jihoon's anger remained unyielding. He would angrily discard everything she offered, reiterating his hatred and demanding that she leave. Y/N felt powerless and disheartened as she faced the seemingly impenetrable walls of Jihoon's animosity.
Taehyung, deeply affected by his son's anguish, found himself once again shattered. However, his focus was solely on Jihoon, his overwhelming love for his son blinding him to the pain experienced by Y/N. In his single-minded dedication to Jihoon's well-being, Taehyung unintentionally neglected Y/N, leaving her feeling isolated and abandoned in her own emotional agony.
For the past two months, Y/N's emotional state had been deteriorating, causing her pain at every moment.
She found herself relegated to sleeping in the living room or occasionally in the guest room, while Taehyung, Jihoon, and Sera shared the master bedroom. Y/N's self-hatred intensified, as she, at only 25 years old, had left her father and married a 32-year-old divorced man with two children who saw her solely as a mother and caregiver.
Despite accepting her role and all its challenges for the sake of the children, she now felt utterly alone and consumed by a desire for her own demise. Y/N spent her days immersed in tears and futile attempts to communicate with Jihoon.
Over the past week, she hadn't spoken to anyone in the house, feeling it served no purpose. Each night, she sat alone on the balcony, crying, and gazing at a picture of her mother on her phone, seeking solace in the memory of a loved one she had lost.
As with countless nights before, Y/N found herself once again in the balcony, overcome by tears and sorrow. The cold darkness enveloped her, but this routine of seeking solace in the midst of the night had become a bittersweet source of comfort for her over the past two months. It was in this melancholic space that she allowed herself to release her emotions, finding a temporary refuge from the overwhelming pain that plagued her heart.
Intrigued by the sound of intense sobbing, little Jihoon quietly left his bed and made his way to the hallway. The cries were loud and filled with anguish, clearly indicating that someone was in deep pain. With a mix of curiosity and concern, Jihoon followed the sound, eager to uncover the source of such profound sorrow.
As Jihoon ventured deeper into the hallway, his eyes fell upon Y/N, sitting on the cold floor, crying uncontrollably. Clutching her phone tightly, a picture of a woman held within her trembling hands, she was consumed by grief and sorrow. The scene struck a chord within Jihoon, evoking a mixture of confusion and empathy as he witnessed the depth of Y/N's pain.
Caught off guard by Jihoon's presence behind her, Y/N quickly composed herself, wiping away her tears and mustering a smile for him, as she had done countless times before.
Despite her own emotional turmoil, Y/N made a conscious effort to shield Jihoon from her distress, always putting on a brave face for him. With a bittersweet smile, she tried to convey strength and reassurance, hoping to offer him a sense of stability in the midst of their shared challenges.
Y/N gently explained to Jihoon, "That's my mumma." Jihoon's confusion was evident as he questioned the whereabouts of his own grandmother. "I never saw her," he said, expressing his innocence and longing for a connection with his paternal grandmother. Y/N's heart ached.
Y/N, pointing towards the stars, explained to Jihoon, "She became a star when I was 15." Jihoon, despite his young age of 4, grasped the significance of her words. He understood that his grandmother had passed away, and the realization dawned on him that she would never return.
Y/N asked Jihoon if he needed water, aware of his habit of waking up at night. After he nodded, she went to the kitchen and gave him water.
Once Jihoon had finished drinking, he started to walk away, but Y/N called out to him, her voice filled with remorse and love.
"Baby, I'm sorry for hurting you all these days. From now on, I promise I won't. I love you and Sera very much." However, Jihoon walked away without saying a word, leaving Y/N feeling vulnerable and alone.
Seeking solace, she hid behind the kitchen island and cried, contemplating whether she was truly meant for this role and whether it would be best for her to leave.
Jihoon's fear and hatred towards Y/N stemmed from the influence of what he had seen on TV and the stories his friends had filled his mind with.
The depiction of stepmothers mistreating children had deeply affected him, and he became convinced that Y/N posed a threat to his family.
However, what Jihoon failed to recognize was that Y/N had never said or done anything to harm them. In her heart, she had always loved and cared for their family. Jihoon's innocence prevented him from fully understanding the complexities of adult emotions, leading him to form judgments based on his limited perspective.
Indeed, Jihoon's young and innocent soul cannot be held responsible for the fear and judgment he feels towards Y/N. His limited understanding and exposure to the world around him, coupled with the influence of outside sources, have shaped his perceptions.
Feeling the warmth and security of his dada's arms around him, he sought comfort and reassurance amidst the confusion and fear that had consumed him.
The next day arrived, and Jihoon noticed Y/N's absence throughout the day. Taehyung, tormented by his son's pain, also longed for a resolution to the situation.
However, amidst the uncertainty, Taehyung received a text from Y/N while at work. She expressed her desire to talk to him once the kids were asleep that night.
This message brought a glimmer of hope, as Taehyung anticipated the opportunity for a much-needed conversation with Y/N, in the hopes of finding understanding and healing.
Once the kids had fallen asleep, Taehyung and Y/N sat down at the dining table, ready to have the much-awaited conversation. However, as they began to talk, Y/N couldn't contain her emotions any longer, and she broke down into tears. The weight of the recent events, the pain of Jihoon's rejection, and her own struggles overwhelmed her, leading to a flood of tears.
Taehyung, witnessing Y/N's vulnerability, felt a mix of empathy and concern, realizing the depth of her emotional turmoil.
" Taehyung, i h..have done e.. everything i could f..for jihoon and s..sera . But i h...have f..failed .
And i c...can't s..see him c .cry li..like that.
I d.. don't t.. think I c..can h..hurt him anymore w..with my p... presence.
I t..think i s.. should l..leave."
Y/N sobbed and proposed that she should leave, causing Taehyung's hopes to shatter. A sense of unease enveloped him as he realized the potential consequences of her departure, feeling the weight of her absence in his life.
" Y..y/n it's not like t..that , we can look for a solution t..to this. "
He struttered.
" I t..tried everything , let's do this and see. "
Amidst tears, Y/N expressed her desperation, stating that she had tried everything she could think of. In a moment of vulnerability, she suggested giving a particular option a chance, hoping it could provide a solution.
Taehyung, driven by his love for his son and a desire to find resolution, decided to consider this option, willing to explore it in the hope that it might bring about a positive change for their family.
" Anyways i..it's m..my mom's d..death anniversary t.. tomorrow. M..me and m..my dad w..will g..go to our h.. hometown. I..it will take me t..wo or t..three day.
On..once I come b..back i..I'll take m..my s..stuff b..back and d.. don't w..worry i won't s..show m.. myself to t...the kids.
I...I'll l..leave t.. tomorrow b..before t..the k..kids w..wake up"
Once again, Taehyung's family faced another fracture as Y/N made the difficult decision to leave. However, this time, her choice was not driven by personal desires but by the belief that it was in the best interest of the children.
Y/N prioritised the well-being and happiness of Jihoon and Sera above all else, willing to make the sacrifice of her own presence for their sake. It was a heartbreaking decision, highlighting her selflessness and dedication to ensuring a better future for the children, even if it meant stepping away from their lives.
The following morning, as Taehyung woke up, he discovered that Y/N had already left early in the morning. She had left behind a note for him, expressing her feelings and the reasons for her departure. Alongside the note, she had prepared a freshly baked jar of cookies for Jihoon, a bittersweet gesture meant to bring him comfort in her absence. Taehyung was left with a mix of emotions, reading the note and cherishing the small gift as a reminder of the love and care Y/N had always shown towards their family.