This chapter is shorter than the first... but I think, it has a good end to anticipate for the next chapter! ^^;; Don't worry, I won't make you guys wait longer for the next one... probably tonight, you'll see the continuation! Meow~
We entered the house and was greeted by the caretaker alongside father's personal secretary. I sometimes wonder, if he ever gets any break at all, he seems to accompany father all the time. He somewhat resembles Jaehee, only taller and older with darker hair. I somehow can't help but wonder if they are somewhat related and can't help but think how Jaehee might look like him if she was a he. He's definitely of age, but he is obviously toned and fit, his suit brings about elegance, professionalism and intelligence. How do I explain it? It's just like how Jaehee carries herself, one glance and you know she's smart... father's secretary is the same.
Entranced by my own thoughts, I couldn't help but stare at him, he glanced my way and gave me a friendly smile that made me blush lightly. Jumin cleared his throat and pulled me closer to him with an eyebrow arching up as he looked over me. I looked up at him and swiftly looked over to the caretaker and removed my coat.
We handed our coats over and the gift we brought for father to Mrs. Kim... He's jealous! Jumin's jealous! I stifled my chuckle and bit my lower lip trying to hide my grin, but Jumin noticed it. Somehow, he knows what's going on in my head that he ended up pouting with a slight blush on his cheek. He moved a hand lower to my butt cheek and gives me a gentle pinch making me squeal. Secretary Soo looked back with worry... "I'm fine, i-it's just... a little chilly after removing the coat." I cleared my throat and flashed a slightly awkward smiled reassuring him that everything's fine... but Mrs. Kim knows what really happened that she couldn't help but let out a chuckle.
I looked over to Jumin as I hold his hand tighter, showing him my warmest smile. He doesn't seem annoyed anymore but he's still obviously pouting... He's so cute! This is bad! If we weren't visiting father I'd definitely want to tease him. As we walk to the study room, I can't help but still be in awe with how extravagant the place is... just standing outside you can tell how amazing the house is, but the inside will most likely blow your mind. Jumin chuckles as he notices me looking around amused, I can't help but blush a little... it's not my first time visiting, but the paintings, flowers and drapes, they were nothing less than excellent quality. But as we get closer to the study room, I can't help but wonder who we'll be meeting.
Father was sitting across a man with a friendly face, as we finished giving our greetings, father introduced the man to us.
"This is Dr. Hong, he's a reproductive endocrinologist. He's the country's best fertility specialist."
A fertility specialist? Why would father want to introduce a fertility specialist...? I thought quietly to myself with a bit of confusion shown on my face.
"Father..." Jumin utters with a knotted brow, he seems rather annoyed right now, I need to do something before he says something that would cause them to fight in front of the guest. I squeezed his arm gently and gave him a smile as I looked to father and the guest.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Dr. Hong..." I broke the tension...
Father flashed a big smile as he nods, seemingly approving me while Jumin lets out a sigh...
"Why not tell us directly what this is all about, father." Jumin protested.
"Grandchildren, my son. I want grandchildren and soon! I am not getting any younger and I am a day older when the clock hits midnight. I do not know when you plan to have children... but, the only request this old man has is..."
I cleared my throat as Jumin let out a happy laugh interrupting father's speech. He gave a confused face with burrowed brows, almost the same face Jumin makes when he's annoyed. We both looked at each other and smiled. We had a moment of telepathy in agreement to let father know that we have started planning about children. I nodded to Jumin giving him the go signal in telling the news to father himself.
"I'm sorry father, but there is no need for you to worry about that. My wife and I have already started planning about it... in lieu comes our purpose for wanting to have dinner with you too.
"What do you mean?"
Father looked at me with a smile and question on his face, wondering if what Jumin is saying is really true.
"We have already started planning in creating a family, father. We also hope we'd be able to give you grandchildren soon." I reassured him with a smile.
"Yes, father... and I would like to take a 2 weeks off from work." Jumin stated directly and cleanly...
"If that's alright with you, father" I followed...
Father let out a laugh as he moved closer to hug me and Jumin. It's nice to see father so happy after all of the stress and problems he's gone through... I guess, it was a nice coincidence. Father with our children, I wonder what kind of grandfather he'll be, I really can't wait to see.
"This is good news! Really good! Dr. Hong!" father exclaimed with happiness in his tone.
"Yes, sir?"
"Please, give my son and daughter-in-law proper care to help them better. I'll expect nothing less."
"Of course, Mr. Han."
I guess, if it'll make father happier, we should accept getting help from Dr. Hong... we've got nothing to lose and he's the best in his field of expertise, everything should be better.
"Father, about that vacation..." Jumin interjected...
"Ah yes, of course Jumin! Of course, I'll take care of everything while you're off on your vacation."
"Thank you, father."
I bowed slightly and smiled at father as I mouthed my thanks. Father then called Secretary Soo to prepare for things so that Jumin and I could have our unexpected vacation. Secretary Soo did not complain but I saw him let out a sigh, similar to Jaehee's. After delegating tasks, father then faced Dr. Hong and talked more about his practice... at this moment I couldn't help but think about Jaehee.
"Jumin, wouldn't it be a good idea to hire an assistant for Jaehee? Or probably request the assistant who helped her while we were on our honeymoon?"
He looked at me with arms crossed thinking about what I just asked... he then gave me a nod with approval.
"Indeed. It would be good not to overwork assistant Kang. When we get back, I should probably give her the last few days of vacation she was not able to enjoy..."
Jumin looked at me with a pained smile as he stroke my face gently, at that moment, I knew a flash of that incident with me and my father flashed in his head. I held his hand and kisses his palm... It's definitely not a pleasant memory, but it's also the reason why Jaehee had to come back earlier and not spending the rest of her vacation. I'm sure Jaehee would be happy to get another shot on having her short-lived vacation.
"Ahem... dinner is ready. Let's fill our empty stomachs" father makes a statement breaking what seemingly a lovey-dovey moment between me and Jumin. I blushed with a hint of embarrassment and we head our way out to the dining table. I excused myself for a bit and headed for the powder room. I saw myself smiling as I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I never imagined that I, who would most certainly be nervous in front of Jumin's father; would be this happy that I can't seem to get rid of my smile. Family... I found my family.
As I finish fixing myself up and follow to the dining room, I noticed Jumin talking to Mrs. Kim, perhaps he's asking her to prepare the gift we bought for father. It's a good-aged red wine that would definitely go well with red meat dishes. We sat on the dining room with lavish dishes prepared and everything from plates, utensils to table napkins folded neatly to a T. Each of us had our own dishes surrounding our main serving plate. Everything looks good, the side dishes are colorful and obviously made making sure it's balanced. The vegetables are obviously fresh, the soup is clear but very aromatic, you can tell just how long it took for this soup to make. Everything looks good and smells good that my stomach decided to protest. A sudden grumble from my stomach had the gentlemen in the room with Mrs. Kim looking at me with surprise. I couldn't help but hold my face with an awkward smile with a slight embarrassment on my face.
"Everyone let's eat! It's not good to let a lady wait." Father broke the awkward silence making Dr. Hong and Secretary Soo show a smile as Jumin strokes my hair with a stifled laugh making him chuckle through his throat. Mrs. Kim went back to the kitchen to prepare the wine we brought as a gift... It is indeed embarrassing, but everything is so good and I never realized how hungry I was... we did do something extraneous before coming here so... I guess, it's understandable.
As we feast, father and Jumin talked about C&R matters. Jumin updated father regarding the latest deals and projects while Secretary Soo made conversations with Dr. Hong. It seems like Secretary Soo wants to have another baby with his wife... I can't help but wonder how his wife is and how they met and how he even managed to have time to have a family. Seeing as how he's almost around father 24/7 it makes me wonder if his wife never made complaints... if that's the case, I hope I can be as patient as her. As I enjoyed eating while listening to them talk, Mrs. Kim came out with the glasses and the wine.
"Excuse me, Father" Jumin then stood up and grabbed the wine bottle as Mrs. Kim place our glasses on the table. He then moved gracefully as he poured the wine on our glasses. His movements are almost that of a professional sommelier. Father swirled the wine in his glass and lightly breathe in to smell its aroma and took a sip.
"This is a good wine, my son. Liber Pater, Graves Red Bordeaux a great wine served at the Wine Palace Monte Carlo... this is not a common drink, how did you learn about this wine?"
"Father, it's actually MC who found and bought that wine as a gift for you during our honeymoon trip in Europe."
"Really? You must know your wine. Impressive." Father said as he looks at me with his wine glass raised up lightly, giving me a cheerful toast.
"I'm glad you like it. I seem to have gotten lucky during our trip..." I smiled shyly as I raised my glass to him as well.
Jumin returns to his seat and he makes a toast with me as we raised our glasses to Dr. Hong and Secretary Soo who are sitting across us. After we finished eating dinner, we moved to the living room to enjoy the wine in comfort. Not that the chairs at the dining room not comfortable, because they are... but the view from the living room and the nice ambiance it gives as we sit on the couch really made the wine taste even better. It really is true when they say, wine tastes different on occasions.
"Jumin, where are you guys planning to go for your vacation?"
Jumin looks at me and smiles...
"Our private island in the Philippines would be a good place for it. The weather around this time should be better than when we went there for our honeymoon and the privacy we'd get there is better than anywhere else."
I looked at Jumin with agreement. I love that place! The sea was beautiful and the fishes... the fishes! I'll get a chance to sea more of the reef this time. The excitement in me shows on my face in a form of a big smile.
"Mmhm... indeed, it's a good place. Just make sure to have some medical staff and security staff close by, just in case."
Father went on reminding the both of us regarding how despite owning that portion of island, some people might still be able to go there. Being extra cautious would be good and in case of accidents. Jumin protested not wanting to have more people around us, but he knows that father is also right... in the end, he agreed to have some extra staff to come with us.
We said our farewell and driver Kim waited for us holding the door of the car. I noticed Mrs. Kim approach driver Kim, handing him a tumbler of tea.
"Here you go, dear. Take care on the road" Mrs. Kim said...
"Thank you, darling."
I looked at Mrs. Kim and driver Kim with a puzzled face. Are they married? Driver Kim... Mrs. Kim... Driver Kim... Mrs... Kim. KIM! The surname Kim is pretty common so I never expected they'd be a married couple. What a surprise, they excel at their jobs and looks really good together... what is this...? It seems like the Han family only employs people who excel in their jobs and looks. It makes me feel a little intimidated but at the same time, amazed.
"My love? Is something the matter?" Jumin asked with concern...
"Oh... it's nothing. Let's get in the car first." I said with a smile.
Driver Kim closed the door and started the engine. As always, he drove the car swiftly.
"Uhm... I was just a little surprised that Mrs. Kim is Driver Kim's wife... I didn't know until just now." I said quietly... "I can't help but feel a bit amused with how good they are at their jobs too. I'm sure I can learn a thing or two from Mrs. Kim."
"I am flattered you think that way Mrs. Han. My wife will be happy to hear such praise from you."
I chuckled at Driver Kim's comment... I didn't know that he could hear me as I've said it quietly. Jumin made a very sweet smile as he wrapped his arms around me.
"I did really good marrying her... right, Mr. Kim?"
"Yes, sir. The best 'job well done,' sir!" Driver Kim exclaimed.
I couldn't help but feel warm, shy and happy. Jumin and father are strict and stoic at times, but they know how to treat their employees well. If I hadn't met Jumin, I'd probably think he's one of those over-privileged people from movies who don't care about their employees and most probably be snob. But, seeing how driver Kim and his wife and Secretary Soo as well as Jaehee... despite how demanding the Hans may be, you can tell they respect them wholeheartedly. It definitely motivates me to even better myself and at the same time, I can't help but question, if I'm really good enough for Jumin. I love Jumin and his love for me is more than enough for me... but sometimes, the more I learn about him... I can't help but question whether I am really good enough for him. I want to do more and my best for him and the people who believes in him as well. Having children is one thing... I have yet to find what else I can do for him. Is having children really enough for him? I should learn more about C&R to help him out too...
Jumin pulls me closer and kisses my forehead. "My love, you seemed troubled." I shake my head and kisses his lips gently... "I'm just a little tired... is all." I said as I nuzzle my face into his neck. "I can't wait to see our kittens at home."
"Me too, my love... and soon, we'll be saying 'children' instead of 'kittens'" Jumin mentions as he chuckles.
I chuckled with him as we enjoyed the ride but I couldn't help but remember the pouting incident of Jumin earlier. I want to tease him for that... I leaned closer and licked his neck making him twitch his head a bit. "This is for pinching me earlier..." I whispered to his ear as I bite his neck gently as his body somewhat stiffens a bit... "And this is for pouting cutely..." I moved my hands cupping his face as I move it closer to mine. I kissed his lips sweetly as I bit on his lower lip... "And that's for being jealous, making me want you..."
Jumin grips my waist pulling me even closer to him... his eyes narrowed as he let out a sigh... he's eyes looked straight into mine, I can see him losing control... I might have woken him up. But it's a look filled with lust... a look I can't stay away from... it's a look that makes me want him more. Jumin leans closer to my ear as he licks and nibbles my lobe.
"You're a naughty girl... naughty girls need to be punished." he whispers to my ear shooting an electric feeling down my spine. I feel my body feeling hot and something inside me craves for him. Punish... I wonder how he'll punish me... but for some odd reason, it seems to excite me. I grabbed on to his suit jacket as I whisper back staring into his eyes. "Punish... me."
"Just wait a bit more little kitten, we're almost home." Jumin says as he shows a sly grin.