Night skies were starting to appear and since yesterday I haven't been able to have one relaxed moment. Sometimes I sat on the couch, sometimes I laid on the bed and sometimes I went back and forth in the living room – going over all that over and over as if in an endless loop to make my day end faster. It was impossible to stay still.

It's been almost two days and we still haven't found Elizabeth 3rd. I should be doing something to help Jumin find her, be more of use instead of just staying here alone.

Finding Elizabeth 3rd is the priority, it's only then can I see Jumin sooner.

…No. What am I thinking? Finding Elizabeth 3rd is the priority because she is dear to Jumin and having lost her makes him so sad and that sadness me so miserable.

Even though I try to convince myself otherwise, deep down in my heart I know I can't hide the truth. The moment Jumin took a step out of his penthouse, the moment I was left alone… It was the moment I started feeling lonely. This feeling that I thought I had surpassed is coming back after meeting him. There's no one left in the world that I hold near, but the man I just met, makes me feel so weak in front of him. This feeling; it's devastating because for him I want to be strong and not controlled by my emotions. But at the same time this overwhelming feeling is the reason I feel so alive these days. My desperation to see his face only proves to me how much he's started to mean to me. The minute I saw him was the moment I decided that I want to protect him from this worlds evil, even my own inner evil.

My own despicable loneliness that I harbored inside me as I lived with people who didn't care about me is now creeping back.

I want to see him.

When I heard his troubled voice on the phone it made me feel troubled, when he sounded worried it made me feel worried and when I heard sadness and loneliness it made my chest hurt. As much as he misses me, I miss him ten times more but all I can do is stay at home and wait for him.

Suddenly I heard the front door click open. The man I've been desperately waiting for appeared before my eyes. His eyes were tired and tie was hanging lose. His hair showed that he'd ran his fingers through them countless times which caused them to look messy.

Our eyes found each other's and I immediately wanted to run to him to hug him, but I held myself back and put on a smile. If I looked sad as well, it would only wear him out more.

''Jumin, welcome home!''

He showed me a genuine smile despite everything, ''Having you here greeting me like this really makes me happy.'' He stepped forward in silence, now standing a few inches before me he continued, ''I missed you, really.''

Upon a closer look, it pained me to see him like this. I tucked a hair behind my ear and felt my vision starting to get blurry as I stared at him.

''Why are you making such a face?'' Jumin asked me.

''What kind of face?'' I asked him knowing too well what kind of face I was making.

Jumin brushed the back of his fingers on my cheeks, ''Your cheeks are slightly pink and nose is red, and your pretty lips are curved downwards,'' his palm now caressed my cheek so that his fingers were touching my ear and his thumb was on my cheekbone, right under my eyes, ''your usually crystal clear eyes looks as if they're ready to-.''

Suddenly, I closed my eyes and a tear rolled down my eye. I could hear him inhale quietly and then unexpectedly I felt his lips just below my right eye.

I fluttered my eyes open.

Jumin looked concerned, ''I'm sorry to make you wait. Did something happen?''

Ah… now I've added more to his worries.

To assure him that nothing happened, I hugged him wrapping my arms tightly around him and pressing my head against his chest to hear his heart beat, ''I'm sorry. It's just that I really missed you.''

He sighed and huffed a laugh. Holding me tightly in return he stroked my back, ''I'm at loss for words. Really… But, thank you and me too.''

I smiled and sighed at the same time, ''Any progress at finding Elizabeth 3rd?''

We were still hugging each other and stood in the same place.

''Sadly, no. The ads are everywhere; TV, newspaper and even radio. I've received many calls but so far none of them have been of any help. But, we'll find her soon.''

I held him tighter, ''Yes, we'll find her.'' I looked up at him, ''But Jumin…''

''Mm?'' he replied smiling down at me.

''Can't I be of any help? Like going out searching at some shelters or parks, maybe some of the neighborhood kids may have seen her and taken her? I could also help you by taking half of your phone calls if I follow you to the advertisement office. Hm, what do you say?''

His smile faded as I ended what I had to say.

''There's no need for that. I have my guards and security doing everything. As for the calls; it's my work so you don't need to worry.''

''But I feel useless doing nothing to help you.''

Jumin sounded more serious now. ''You staying here is what is helping me. The hacker is still out there, we don't know how safe you are. And if you also leave me, then…''

''I'm not leaving you, Jumin. I just want to try doing something. I wish to share your burdens, of course I understand if you're not comfortable with that yet, but waiting here, doing nothing makes me anxious.''

''And it makes me anxious not knowing where you are, if not here!''

I backed away crossing my arms while looking directly at him, ''I understand how you feel and I don't want to leave you but you do understand that I'll have to go back to the apartment soon, right?''

Almost too immediately he answered, ''If you feel more comfortable there then I can rearrange the interior to make it look like Rika's apartment. It's a shame I haven't seen it myself but if you tell me then I'll change it, the most important part is that you'll be here.''

''Jumin, that's not that point.'' I found my voice getting a bit louder, ''I have to go back to plan for the party.''

''If that's the case then I can help you with it. I've already held the party twice. I'll send you back to Rika's apartment before the party but wait until I contact V, I still feel uneasy about the hacker. I don't want you to feel isolated here… but I'm scared that you will disappear forever if you leave my sight. I want to ensure your safety therefore please stay here until then.'' Jumin continued with his calm voice, ''You can do a lot of stuff here. There's a gym, beautiful mini garden, café and restaurants, even different kind of shops. We can even go shopping. I already have in mind some dresses that would match you perfectly, a few gorgeous pair of earrings for your cute ears and you can also get your hair trimmed.''

''Jumin.'' I interrupted him before he could continue even more, ''I understand what you're saying and I am not feeling trapped here. I came here on my own because I wanted to. Because I was, and still am worried about you and now I'm also worried about Elizabeth 3rd. But I can't help but wonder if you're confusing our relationship as the one you've had with your cat. That's not the kind of relationship I want!''

Jumin frowned and started getting closer to me, ''Not the relationship you want? I don't understand.'' I could sense the tension in his voice as he spoke louder than normal, ''I'm trying really hard to control myself. Today I missed you so much and was desperate to come home as soon as possible. But that doesn't seem to be the same in your case.''

I wanted to say that I missed him so much more than he can imagine but I was taken aback by his sudden confession and his forwardness. It seemed like whatever I say would not convey how I feel and only my angry emotions would take over.

I looked at him with eyes wide and started to form some words, ''Jumin, I−'' In the middle of it all my stomach started making noises.

This interrupted my thought process, and then Jumin spoke after a few seconds.

''MC, you haven't had dinner yet?'' he asked seriously.

I glanced the other way, ''I'm not hungry.'' At the same time my stomach started rumbling again. Oh, great, my body is determined to embarrass me.

Jumin heaved a sigh, ''I got informed that you refused the lunch cooked by the chefs, did you possibly not eat anything at all?''

I glanced more toward the right to avoid his gaze, ''I didn't really feel like it. I'm fine, seriously.''

Actually, I wasn't. I didn't eat because I wasn't feeling like it, but I had planned to grab something to eat together when he came home. I'm honestly hungry. But now my great ego is getting in the way because of our quarrel… if only my body obeyed my mind.

''Let's get something to eat.'' Jumin started to walk toward the kitchen.

I replied harshly, ''I said I'm fine.''

He stopped but started walking again after grabbing my hand, but I didn't move an inch.

I felt Jumin's cold hand around my warm one and I instinctively squeezed it a little. Before I could look up at him and his expression, I realized that I was up in the air! Jumin was carrying me and walking toward the kitchen.

I looked up at him surprised.

''My lady is quite stubborn one, isn't she?'' He gently placed me on the edge of the counter, ''Well, so am I.''

He placed both of his hands on each side of the counter with me in the middle, as if to ensure that I don't run away. His intense eyes were looking right at me, so I returned him the intense gaze of my own.

Jumin smirked, ''I like that expression you have right now. It's cute.'' I noticed I was pouting, ''Let's just say it's my fantasy but I hope to see more of your expressions where you want something from me. Want me. I will do whatever you want. If it's me that you want then I will give myself to you.''

I was feeling hot from head to toe. My face probably redder than Seven's hair. Jumin's quiet breathing send shivers through my back. But I couldn't avert my eyes, because my gaze was locked with his.

After some intense moments Jumin spoke first, ''I apologize.''

In my surprise I suddenly asked, ''About what?''

''Earlier I should've been more understanding, but I hope you understand my reasoning too.'' He now averted his gaze and placed his head on my shoulder. ''Also, I shouldn't have raised my voice. It's a first for me to behaved like that.''

I was still for a moment before I exhaled all my tension. I could feel his kind warmth spreading through me and enrapturing my heart. I smiled and tilted my head so that my cheek rested on his head.

''Jumin, if that was you raising your voice then what was I?'' I joked, ''But seriously, I've been through some stuff and you should know that your so called yelling is nothing. Besides it kind of makes me happy to know we can have little fights and then make up.''

Jumin looked up abruptly, ''You've been through worse?''

''Huh? Oh…'' I laughed nervously, ''It's nothing serious.'' I formed a smile, ''Now! Should we eat? I'm starting to get hungry.''

Jumin was still sounding serious and spoke his next words with sincerity, ''You can always speak to me about anything. If something unpleasant happened to you in the past I'd always listen, possibly even punish those who'd hurt you… I want to know your happy memories too. I want to know more about you so please, never hesitate to talk to me. I'm willing to give all of me to you, my memories and my secrets. I'll give you anything in this world. You can always be greedy with me. More and more.''

Jumin, how can I get greedier when I have my everything right in front of my eyes?

I softened my expression and jumped on my feet. After holding both of his hands I said, ''Okay, Mr. Han. Let's talk more about us over dinner. First I'll tell you a secret from my past, it's is…'' I dragged on the suspense, ''that I lied to you about how I didn't have an appetite. As soon as I got reminded of dinner, I was starving!''

I looked up at Jumin and laughed. He chuckled in return and then kept his wide smile, ''Okay, my princess, let us get something delicious and nutritious to eat.''

Jumin once told me he didn't care about the taste of his food, so it didn't matter if it was delicious or not. But the dinner we ate was too good. I wonder if his food is always this tasty despite being this healthy, will he ever like my cooking? I shake my head at that thought, if that day comes ramen will be my savior.

Jumin refused to enter the bedroom even if I told him it was okay. Secretly, I wanted to cuddle together, sleep together and wake up together. But I guess it's still too early for that.

I started to get ready to sleep when I heard a phone vibrate. I looked around and saw that it was my own which showed a number I've never seen before. I hesitated before answering wondering if I should tell Jumin. But seeing that he was busy in the bathroom I picked it up.

''Hello. Who…?'' I spoke up first.

''Hello! Is this Ms. MC? I'm sorry to call this late but I've tried to call several times throughout the day.'' I looked at my call history and there were indeed a few missed calls.

''Yes, this is me. What is this call about?''

''I'm in charge of taking care of the residents of AH area. I'm calling because of your stuff that have been laying around for many days now. A woman left them outside the apartment door and left the key with me saying you're the owner of these so I assumed you would take care of it. But the storehouse needs to be emptied for renovation and you need to take care of you stuff until the renovation.''

Apartment? Woman? Is this about my old apartment? That's right, after our fight my aunt said she'll send back my stuff, but I completely forgot about it!

''How come your telling me this now? My things have been there for a few days now. Until when do I have time?''

''I apologize for the late notice, but we we're noticed about it this morning too. You need to take care of your stuff and key tomorrow before 4 pm. Then please contact me when you're here.''

I ended the call. Tomorrow is nearly impossible. We haven't found Elizabeth and Jumin will not let me out until then. I could tell him and he can take care of it but I don't want anyone else involved in my private matter especially when it's not such a big deal.

If I don't go take care of it they'll probably throw it away or send it back to my aunt, which is the last thing I want. What should I do?