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©️ Earthquake in My Head (2025)
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Today was the opening party for the season. The venue was the D'Angelina LA headquarters store.
Jungkook, who had flown in the day before, leisurely left his accommodations late that morning. He wanted to contact Taejoo, but he knew he had a hectic schedule of filming since dawn that day, so he couldn't bring himself to do it. Was this how Taejoo felt every time I stood on an important stage? Jungkook felt awkward waiting for Taejoo.
Hobi was waiting in the car that came to pick up Jungkook at his lodging.
"Hobi-hyung! How long has it been~"
"What' up~ Bro~ (Wassup Bro~) Our Jeonjeonggugi~ Nice to meet you~"
It was the first time in months that Jungkook and Hoseok met, as Hoseok had been staying in the US for a long time recently, taking care of his schedule including photo shoots and album recordings, as he was helping out with Engie's outings.
Jungkook, holding the invitations from Engi and Taeju in one hand, began to feel a little nervous as he walked. He desperately wanted to contact Taeju, but he couldn't, knowing he'd be busy.
Was Taejoo feeling like this every time I stood on a big stage..?
It was strange how the anxious feeling of having to wait alone, feeling like Taeju was doing something important, made me think of him more and more.
Jeongguk was happy to see Hoseok, but soon became quiet as he thought about Taeju.
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In the window of a building with a white, gothic façade, Taejoo's chic bags and shoes, prepared for the season, were displayed quietly among the white and black clothing. Jungkook felt a sense of nostalgia, reminiscent of Taejoo's chic, sophisticated style from his celebrity days. As he headed toward the store entrance, his own image reflected in the window, dressed in a tailcoat, his heart pounding as if he had already met Taejoo.
How many years has it been since we've met like this, dressed up like this? Have we ever met like this before? We've always met in secret since we were dating, so it felt like this was almost the first time.
Jungkook had been invited to many brands, but Taeju's invitation meant more than just attending. It signified that Taeju had finally achieved something he'd longed for. On the other hand, after getting married, it felt like Taeju had finally grown wings and was finally flying. For Jungkook, this moment held so much more meaning than just Taeju's struggles.
Today, in particular, was Pre-Opening Day, a day when celebrities from the entertainment and fashion industries, as well as various magazines and media outlets, could be expected to anticipate the upcoming season. Therefore, it was also the day Taeju put the most effort into. Sales and reactions from celebrities on this day were also linked to the overall brand performance.
"Jungkook! This is the real deal, right?"
Despite Hobi's words, which lightened the mood, Jungkook simply smiled and patted his shoulder. Hobi, who had been watching over and supporting Engie, who was leading a fashion brand, understood Jungkook's feelings better than anyone else at that moment.
"But, bro... I always invited Taeju,
Today, I was invited, so it's a bit new.. haha"
"Yeah, Taejoo invited us to the event...
It's a new feeling, isn't it?
Jungkook, when we meet, congratulate me a lot~"
As soon as he passed through the entrance, Jeongguk felt Taeju's presence grow stronger.
When I think about how much Taeju must have meticulously designed and meticulously presented each bag, each one feels truly special and beautiful. Won-i and Dam-i were, in another sense, Taeju's conceived creations.
Hobi, who was usually interested in small items like bags and shoes, was talking about something while letting out exclamations next to him, but Jeongguk ignored the conversation and instead rolled his eyes and searched for Taeju diligently.First of all, I want to congratulate you... but where are you?
This trip, especially in preparation for the season opener, was a three-week trip, so being away from the kids was incredibly difficult for Tae-ju. Every time we video chatted, tears welled up in his eyes. Knowing that, I wanted to be the first to go and tell him how much he'd struggled... but I couldn't see Tae-ju at all.
Jeongguk's large, round eyes moved diligently as he looked for Taeju, holding a congratulatory bouquet and champagne that he had prepared to give to him.
As the staff moved busily, a familiar figure appeared in the distance.Oh, there it is..He saw Taeju far inside, holding something that looked like a file. Even though he was so far away, Jungkook could immediately tell it was Taeju. But Taeju couldn't meet his gaze, as if he was looking at something or doing something. He seemed to be looking around the store, but since he was near the entrance, it seemed too far for their eyes to meet.
This won't work, I have to go over there...
But the steps that had taken the right direction were soon blocked by the store's guides.
"Jungkook, Hobi,
First, please take a picture at the photo wall here!!"
It was the brand promotion team.
VIP guests usually had a lot to do when they arrived. The first thing they had to do was the photo wall. I could see the photo wall near the entrance, where regular guests were still waiting in line, cheering. Tae-ju seemed to be checking something inside. He wanted to be the first to congratulate them, but the thought of losing his turn made him anxious. However, Jung-kook, after observing the PR team guiding them, skillfully asked one of them, who seemed to be a manager, to take a moment to hold the bouquet of flowers and champagne he was holding. He then stood professionally at the photo wall.
It's my wife's job, so I have to do it right!
It's been a while since I've done full makeup and dressed up, so let's stand at the photo wall!
"Please take a look at this side too~~~ Okay, hand heart, smile."
Jungkook and Hobi professionally completed the photo wall event and brief interview amidst the frantic explosion of flashes. After the event, as they blinked, trying to calm the flashing afterimages before their eyes, Jungkook and Hoseok recognized each other's fiancés approaching from afar. They were Enzy and Taeju, respectively, who had come to personally greet Hobi and Jungkook, the event's most prominent guests. Jungkook waved warmly as he spotted Taeju walking toward him from afar.
Among the crowd, Tae-joo, wearing a white two-piece and heels, caught Jung-kook's eye as if in slow motion. Could it be said that he only saw Tae-joo, ignoring everyone else?
Was our Taeju always that stylish? This is truly a new Taeju discovery, lol
Today, she seemed completely different from the person I knew at home. Jungkook, who had been mesmerized by Taeju's beauty, quickly came to his senses, retrieved the bouquet and champagne he'd left with the employee next to him, and greeted her.
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It's long, so I plan to divide it into three parts and publish it....
Thank you for waiting..