- were you going to peek on me?
- N-no…! - I lied.
- if we are going to do things right, you have already seen more of me than you should. Change and let's finish our night routines and go to bed.
God… that man… Thank you, God… Thank you…
And so we did. I haven't realized how tired I was until I laid on the bed. Jumin held me in his arms until I fell asleep.
In my dreams I saw these two little boys one blonde and another with black hair, both with gray eyes were running around me with big smiles on their cute little faces.
- Mommy, mommy! - the blonde one asked me to pick him up. - Mommy! Chung Ae gave a flower to Hyun Mee!
- it was a secret, Kyubok! - the other boy said.
I laughed and the boys vanished away. Some time passed without anything happening. As I walked around I heard people talking. A man that looked like a lot like Jumin was holding the hand of a girl with white hair.
- Mother, I want to ask Hyun Mee in marriage and I would like to ask your and Father's blessings.
- Chung Ae…
I hugged them both. I couldn't hold back tears of happiness. Hyun Mee was a beautiful and seemed like a good girl. Chung Ae gave me a kiss on my cheek and I opened my eyes to find Jumin doing the same. I Cuddled more on him and was almost falling back to sleep when he started talking.
- You were crying with a smile. what were you dreaming about? - he asked softly.
- Chung Ae and Hyun Mee are getting married. They were asking for the blessings… - I said half asleep.
- Is he your ex-husband?
- No...
- Chung Ae… it is a good boy's name. - he gave me another kiss on the cheek and chuckled and I started to wake up. - Angelique, my dear… were you dreaming about our son?
I turned around and hid my face under the covers. This was so embarrassing. He held me closely. I could hear him smile. Jumin's hand rested on my stomach as he adjusted himself behind me.
- You are so cute… - He said.
- What are you doing up? - I asked, trying to change the subject.
- I was observing you sleep. You can't know how wonderful is to hear you breathe when you're sleeping. When the moonlight hits your hair, all that anxiety that's been torturing me throughout the day magically disappears. And for a while, tranquil and beautiful peace persists. But… once the sun comes up and the day stars, I'll be anxious again. Anxious thoughts of you leaving… of someone making you leave…
This was important, I had to give him proper attention. I turned around, kissed him and held his hand. Even in the dark, his presence was unique and his smile was captivating. I felt his hand playing with my hair, touching and feeling it.
- Did you feel that way towards Elizabeth? - I asked.
- Not this much… but feebly, yes. And I realized something after losing her. If there is someone I want to protect, I have to be by her side all the time. And the person I want to protect right now is you, Angelique. So I don't want you to go anywhere. I know that I am not rational. But you know how special you are. I want to overprotect you. - He kissed me. - but I know myself. Once this anxiety goes away, I will be rational again… so please, just bare with me.
- Wasn't Rika special to you? Humm?- I was afraid to ask it. But I had to, I could be able to snap him of using me to replace Elizabeth, but not Rika.
- Rika…? Rika is a special person too. Although I could never have her. On the outside, she was so kind and generous, but on the inside, she was amazingly charismatic. Until I met Rika, all the women around me just liked to flatter me… So I thought highly of a woman who spent her life truly trying to help others… the fact I didn't have anything she wanted made me feel free, comfortable, innocent. - He explained and I started to tremble and feel sick. Of all the flaws he could have, being in love with someone else was the last thing I could handle. - Do you understand what I'm saying? - Jumin must have asked that because of my intensive shaking. We were so close, I could not hide it. - She deserved all the love V gave her.
- Were you close to her? - I continued to torture myself.
- I think we were. As Friends. Until I joined the RFA, V and Rika were the only ones I opened up to. I liked spending time with her. I still remember how she always curiously looked at me as if she was analyzing me. Wherever she looked at me like that… I felt like she saw everything inside of me, even my ugly side. - He stroke my hair, trying to calm me down. - It is quite strange that I imagined she saw everything inside me. But it made me feel better when I imagined that. Because I felt as if she was seeing the real me.
- Did you have feelings for Rika? - That was the big question. It was now or never.
- I didn't even think about my emotions towards her, since she was never going to be mine. But… Aside from that I did think she was the only woman who truly understands me. Before Rika… I couldn't find anyone how'd make me feel comfortable. My father's girlfriends, his new wife, women who like my wealth, businessmen, wealthy people, employees, and all… I couldn't share my emotions to anyone around me, The more they approached me, I shut my doors and became used to saying only what was needed. To be honest, the real me… knew it. That I'm not the man the world wants, that I'm a mutant. - He kissed my forehead. - On the outside, I may seem like an eloquent gentleman with good manners but on the inside, I'm just a weak person who has to fight away twisted thoughts, thoughts of locking you inside my world and never letting you go… - This time it was him who took deep breath. - It's the first time I've mentioned this to anyone… it's making me nervous. Won't you think of me strange after knowing all of this? Can you… accept me for who I am?
- Jumin…
I gave him a kiss full of love. I cupped his face with my hands and his held my back, pressing me against him. Kisses like this were becoming our little ritual to encourage the other to be strong and to give support to the other.
- … I feel like this is a dream. - He whispered. - Do you know that? - We kissed again. - Everytime I realize how precious you are to me, I have to fight. So many different thoughts of you roam around inside my head. The anxiety, happiness. Fear, pleasure, anger and love… all related to you. It's as if my emotional pipeline just burst open at once… I don't feel like I have perfect control of myself so I keep fighting. - He held my hands and kissed them. I could feel sorrow lingering in that gesture. - If you try to leave me… I'll use every means possible to restrain you. I'm so afraid that I'll turn like that. So I have to keep fighting. Two desires are clashing inside of me… but soon I only want the desire to love you to remain.
- I understand... how you feel. I'll will wait until you figure things out. - I said with my heart light as a feather.
- Yes… please wait just a bit more. Because I'm also very afraid of hurting you… Now I feel much more comfortable. Thank you. - His kiss showed he was also feeling a little bit more light. - I really had no Idea that someone like you would pop into my life without any notice. You reach out your hand without expecting anything in return, you listen to me and nod… and you've accepted things about me that others refused. Words become meaningful once they reach you. I can't control myself very well because I get excited too easily… but when the current of my emotions calm down… I want us to be couple… like normal people. I hope that day comes soon. - He held me tight against him, his lips touched the top of my head. - You smell so good. I hope you never leave me. Even if you can't say that you'll stay forever with me, if you mean it… I wish you'd tell me that you'll stay… for now…
- I'll stay by your side… - I whispered for him.
- Alright. I'll trust you on that. - I felt him smile. - Instead of fearing getting hurt… now I feel like I'm not alone.
I looked at him. Jumin's hands were tight around me, showing that his fears were true. Slowly he started to relax his grip and I smiled for him. He breathed lightly as if a gigantic rock was lifted from him.
- There are other RFA members including Jaehee. Don't think you are alone.
- Yes, you are right. Perhaps I should be more open towards them now. I'll lgo see my father in the morning. I'll turn back our relationship to be the way it was so that that woman is no longer a potential threat. And family is important… Please wish me luck.
- Everything will work out.
- I'll make sure of that. For our sake. - Jumin said.
We just kissed for the rest of the night while we waited for the time he would have to leave to work. We got ready, I grabbed my notebook and some extra and some gym clothes and he left me at the penthouse before going to meet his father. Jumin explained to me what I could do at the building while he was out, trying to not leave me so bored. Even so, my mind was thinking only of one thing: It was time to things to settle down.
Having so much free time on my hands, I seized the opportunity to check some old chats, answer some emails from the guests, play around a little and after all I logged into the chat to find Seven online.
707: Hey!
707: Everybody!
707: Good morning!
Angelique: Good morning! How are you?
707: I'm fine thank you!
707: Don't say "and you?"
707: I feel like I'm in an ESL class
707: . lolololol
707: What a beautiful morning!
707: I'll tell you something about driving in the night.
707: Driving in the mountains in the middle of the night,
707: unless you have bat eyes
707: don't ever do it!
707: Satellite signals that make GPS useless
707: And curvy roads without any street light
707: made me stay up all night barely
Angelique: Still you got there right? I knew you could do it God Seven!
707: * Cheer Emoticon *
707: The difficulty level of this course was "EXTREME"...
707: *Sigh emoticon*
707: I finally found the right road,
707: and Yoosung
707: ran out of the car
707: Like a freed slave,
707: started panting
707: and yelling out prayers .
Angelique: Oh no… It must've been so hard.
707: It was harder for me to drive T_T
707: *Crying emoticon*
707: If Yoosung had the energy to shout out prayers
707: Then he was at least feeling alive!
707: Anyways,
707: as a result,
707: we got to our picnic spot safely.
Angelique: Congrats.
707: *Singing emoticon*
707: Thank you
707: *Singing emoticon*
707: We are going to start our mission now.
707: if
707: I come back alive,
707: I'll find more about Glam Choi
707: and recommend a ton of guests for the party
707: but just in case I don't go back alive
707: I'll make some announcements.
Angelique: Huh? Why are you saying that all of a sudden? Is that dangerous? Luciel!
707: Oooo… I got a "Luciel" you.
707: I must be important ~~ *3*
707: The Defender of Justice Seven Oh Seven
707: Always lives in danger.
707: *crying emoticon*
707: T_T
707: Everyone!
707: If this genius hacker 707 doesn't come back within 5 hours from now, please consider me missing!
707: What to do when Seven is missing
707: 1. Call Mary Vanderwood the 3rd, the number I left with Yoosung.
707: 2. When you are connected say the password.
707: The password is "ASDFQWERTYASDF123"
707: 3. When you hear the voice say "it has been processed", hang up the phone and throw the phone into the river.
707: 4. Don't try to find out what happened to me and go back to your daily lives.
707: 5. The end.
707: Now…
707: If you have read this far,
707: You will be seriously wondering…
707: What?
707: What is wrong with that dude?
707: Who'd protect the world if Defender of Justice 707 can't?
Angelique: Seven! What is going on?
707: The defender of Justice
707: has a lot of secrets
707: Not that secret Yoosung mentioned.
707: BUT
707: I'm saying this in case oh the 0.0000001% possibility of something bad happening.
707: So don't take it so seriously.
707: If I go missing while racing,
707: go missing while hiking in the mountains,
707: go missing the next day after I say I'm going to the moon,
707: Go missing while going to buy goldfish-shaped bread,
707: all you have to do is to follow that procedure. Lol. That's the only reason why I'm telling you lol
Angelique: Really...? So I don't have to worry?
707: Nope.
707: no need to worry a lot.
707: Just a bit lol
707: Nothing's good when there's too much of it.
707: *Star eyes emoticon*
707: now!
707: Our picnic will officially start soon,
707: So I'll recommend a party guest before leaving.
707: Let's invite the
707: People who loves cats
707: for Jumin, who's finally back to normal!
707: If he meets them,
707: I feel like he'll start
707: loving cats again lol
Angeliqu: Yeah! That's a good idea.
707: oh yeah lolol
707: On it!
707: *Star eyes emoticon*
707: I
707: am gonna do my job now.
707: You will wish me luck?
707: *heart eyes emoticon*
Angelique: Good Luck!
707: The hero
707: is always
707: in
707: your heart
707: 3
707: I
707: will
707: be
707: back
707 has left the chatroom
Seven was about to meet Saeran, that would devastate him. I had to think. Things with Jumin were getting settled, he was on his way to meet his father. Yoosung was about to find Elizabeth the 3rd, Jaehee would help Jumin, leaving me and Zen to do nothing. With that, no way to help the others, I waited for Zen to login into the chat. As soon as he logged in, I asked him to help me to rehearse since I had missed too many classes and I needed something to take out the anxiety from me. We met at the building's gym and trained the entire morning. I was a relief that he was feeling the same way as I was, which made me feel a little less guilty about it.
- Babe… - Zen called. - How do you think everybody else is doing?
- I don't know… I just hate being so useless now. I wish I could help somehow. - I said.
- Yeah! I get you. I can't believe that jerk hasn't still let go from you. And he is all in the prime time shows on TV. This night I saw a show debating about him and Sarah and how he probably was with her last night…
- ha...if they only knew… - I looked around to see if anyone was looking at us and got closer to whisper to Zen. - He was at my place last night.
- HE DID WHAT? - Zen screamed.
- Don't scream like that! - I laughed.
- My princess, men are beasts at night! He can't… did he touch you? In any way? - Zen asked worried.
- Zen! Calm down! We can't let people find out that me and him are together, not until he clear things out about Sarah.
- Yes… you are right.
- Besides, He is getting better. I think everything will be settled soon.
- Yeah…. I hope so. - Zen held my hands between his. - Angelique, tell that jerk to stop being so stubborn and come back to his senses. He's done everything he wanted to.
- Jumin doesn't want to be like this… - I tried to argue, but Zen had a point.
- You think..? I honestly don't know. Considering the Jumin Han I know, he would have gone back to normal way before if he wanted to. Be careful and call me if something happens.
- Thank you for thinking of me. I think we should take a break now.
- Yeah. I guess it is a good idea.
We paused right in time to see Jaehee opening up a chatroom in the messenger. Zen, just sat beside me, as her messages were only regarding Jumin. She told that he had not yet arrived at the office and the meeting with his father was yet to happen, but she managed to slip Sarah's credit card report into Mr. Chairman's files for him to look. My nerves were twisting inside me, this entire situation was making me anxious and I had no one to resort to. Following the advice I gave to Jaehee, the only thing we had to do at the moment was to wait for Jumin to settle everything and hope for the best.
Me and Zen had lunch together at the penthouse and he left me to rest up a little. We talked on how Jaehee was having a hard time with all the extra work she was having to clear her boss out, about his new role and he asked me some tips on how to play like Jumin Han. While we chatted, Yoosung popped into the messenger to vent out on the supposed picnic he and Seven were. I knew they were at the Mint Eye and apparently he had encountered his brother. He was a good booy with a golden heart, trying to keep the promised he made to Seven despite his own sanity.
Zen was trying to get more information like crazy, he had guessed right that they were at "the castle in the mountains". The actor kept pression on Yoosung to tell them more, becoming anxious himself. Finally he had asked a photo from the place Yoosung was.
Zen: Are you going to be responsible if something happens?
Yoosung: Nooo…..
Yoosung: *crying emoticon*
Yoosung: Alright…
Yoosung: I'll just send the photo.
Yoosung: * File_castle_ *
Zen: OMG
Zen: It's exactly like the place in my dream.
Yoosung: Seriously?
Yoosung: *Surprised emoticon*
Angelique: Oh my God… So it was really a psychic dream;;
Zen: yeah….. Damn
Zen: I didn't expect it to be exactly the same…
Zen: *Sigh Emoticon*
Yoosung: But if it's really a psychic dream, Then shouldn't Elizabeth be on that photo?
Zen: I think that white thing in the photo is that fur ball.
Yoosung: ….. What?
Zen; Look closely at that photo.
Zen: That white fur and… the tail.
Angelique: It's Elizabeth the 3rd!
Yoosung: where? Where?
Zen: …
Zen: I see it right there.
Yoosung: Where are you two looking at?
Yoosung: *surprised Emoticon*
Zen: … God this is frustrating.
Zen: *... Emoticon*
That was some good news. Elizabeth was found and soon I would have to start debating with Jumin to get his cat back. From everything that has happened so far and that was about to happen, this was the easy part. Zen kept explaining to Yoosung where to find Elizabeth and to go get her. It took quite a lot of convincing to get the boy to run out of the car to retrieve the lost pet. But I had to lie. I had to lie about how I didn't know how Elizabeth ended up there. But I knew it and the thought of her made me angry. Elizabeth was there, because Rika was there. Alive and well, brainwashing Seven's poor brother. Zen and Yoosung went off and I had nothing to do again. I used my time to take a shower and wear one of the so called dresses Jumin had got me. If I have to convince him to take Elizabeth back, I would have to secure me a good start.
It was passed two when I saw Jaehee logged into the chatroom to see that elizabeth has been found and to announce that Jumin was about to meet his father. I was so anxious that I was walking back and forth, waiting to get some more good news. By dusk hour, Jaehee was back online.
Jaehee: Angelique… Hello
Angelique: Did the meeting go well?
Jaehee: Yes, the meeting went well.
Jaehee: The marriage hasn't been called off completely…
Jaehee: But I'm sure Mr. Chairman no longer trusts Sarah completely,
Jaehee: To add,
Jaehee: I told Mr. Han the good news that we found Elizabeth,
Jaehee: But he doesn't seem to want to bring her home…
Jaehee: I don't want to tell Yoosung;;
Angelique: Oh no… I should talk to him.
Jaehee: I apologize I couldn't help.
Jaehee: I plan to talk about this
Jaehee: with Mr. Han if possible.
Jaehee: And… this isn't really related…
Jaehee: *confused emoticon*
Jaehee: but perhaps it's because I haven't talked to him properly in the office in the last couple of days,
Jaehee: but he has changed a bit…
Jaehee: How should I put it?;;
Angelique; He's gone all sentimental, hasn't he?
Jaehee: Well… no.
Jaehee: Rather…
Jaehee: He seems more expressive than before.
Jumin Han has entered the chatroom
Jaehee: Mr. Han
Angelique: Jumin! I heard the meeting went well.
Jumin: Angelique, here you are.
Jumin: I'm about to leave soon, so will you wait?
Jaehee: Mr. Han
Jumin: Yes, Assistant Kang?
Jaehee: We've talked about this before, but I'd like to discuss where Elizabeth the 3rd will be staying from now on.
Jumin: Let's talk about that later.
Jaehee: later when?
Jumin: Wait, Assistant Kang,
Jumin: I forgot to tell you something.
Jaehee: Yes?
Jumin: You've worked so hard doing all that research
Jumin: So I want to give you a holiday…
Jaehee: ?
Jaehee: *confused emoticon*
Jumin: Give me the dates you want.
Jaehee: uh…
Jumin: think about the dates and tell me.
Jumin: I have to go.
Jumin; I have to visit a couple of places for work before going home so I'm leaving now.
Jumin: Angelique.
Jumin: I miss you so much I can't stand it.
Angelique: I miss you too.
Jumin: just wait a bit more.
Jumin; I have to visit a couple of places… but I'll go there as soon as I can.
Jumin: Thinking of seeing you at home makes me excited.
Jumin: *smile emoticon*
Jumin: Then excuse me.
Jumin Han has left the chatroom.
Jaehee: *... emoticon*
Jaehee: what?
Jaehee: Am I dreaming?
Jaehee: Holiday…? haha
Angelique: CONGRATS
Jaehee: Thank you
Jaehee: hahaha.
Jaehee: *Singing emoticon*
Jaehee: Is this a dream?
Jaehee: Mr. Han thanked me
Jaehee: after the meeting earlier.
Jaehee: That was shocking enough…
Jaehee: but a holiday?
Jaehee: Do you think he feels bad about
Jaehee: closing the door on me last night?
Jaehee: No… Mr. Han isn't the type to remember those things.
Jaehee: hahaha….
Jaehee: is this for real? Am I getting punked or something?
Angelique: It's for real! It makes me happy to see him be nice to you.
Jaehee: I'm suddenly feeling so happy.
Jaehee: I guess you can say I've gotten his approval? Ahahaha
Jaehee: I wanted to go travel abroad if I get days off.
Jaehee: so if this is a dream,
Jaehee: I'll go plan my trip before I wake up.
Jaehee: *Star eye emoticon*
Jaehee: Now that Mr. Han has changed for the good, you will hear good news soon.
Jaehee: *Smile emoticon*
Jaehee: Then please excuse me!
Jaehee Kang has left the chatroom.
Despite all the problems I had with Jaehee, I had to give her that. She was a good person and an amazing employee. I would never go that far to help my boss on anything. While I waited for Jumin to get home, I chatted with Seven and let him vent out a little regarding the things his saw and what he found about Sarah and Glam Choi. I wanted to go downstairs and hug the poor boy, he was really shocked, like the world has been swiped of under his feet. Jaehee and I chatted once again about Jumin getting back Elizabeth and sending the bodyguards away when finally he was back home. I was lying on the couch when I heard the front door unlock. Quickly I was back on my feet when he approached me with a smile.
- You look beautiful in that dress. - He said. - Angelique, how was your day?
- hello, Jumin. - I smiled back.
- it is a very happy thing to have someone greet you when you come into your house. I'd like for you to greet me everyday… but I guess we need time. I hope nothing much happened today?
- Yes… But your meeting with your father went well? - I asked.
- yes.. You'd know if you read the messages, but it went fairly well. - He said, getting a frow from me. That one was rude. - He's so into that woman that he didn't' change his opinion at once… but they won't be able to manipulate him. - He crossed his arms. - I had to describe my feelings towards you to convince my father... - I blushed. - And that helped me organize my thoughts… I'm a lucky man to have met someone as pure and wise as you are. This is quite embarrassing to say, but thank you for being by my side, Angelique. - He also blushed and I hugged him tight.
- I'm the one who should be the one to thank you, Jumin.
- You really are so special. - He smiled. - You are warm and soft… unlike Rika. The kind of words that come out those pretty lips move my heart. - He held my chin gently to kiss me. - Ironically at times, I don't want to do anything but rely on you. While I was away from you today… I kept remembering what you said last night, about staying by my side… Every time I remember that, I couldn't help but smile. - He held me by the waist and placed a lock of my hair behind my ear. - Angelique. If your heart stays with me, then perhaps we can be physically apart.
- Yes… I think it is time for me to go back to prepare for the party. - I said.
- Yes. The party is important for everyone. Things are going well with my father and Seven says the hacker issue is solved, so I no longer have any excuse to keep you here. I don't want to let you go but I don't want to be a child any longer. I'll have to be an adult in loving you if I don't want to shame my father. I'll make sure you can go home safely first thing in the morning. I'm sorry I've kept you only to myself for so long.
- Thank you. We'll be able to meet each other soon so don't be sad.
- We will see each other at the party. So no need to be sad. - He tried to hide. - Even though you're going back tomorrow.. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with regarding the party.
- Yes, of course. - I smiled and gave him a kiss on his cheek before guiding him to the couch. - Jumin…
- Yes, my dear?
- Uhm… What do you plan to do about Elizabeth? Shouldn't you bring her back?
- For now… I plan to return Elizabeth the 3rd to V at the party. I was.. A bad owner. I've never treated her as a normal cat? To be honest, I'm too ashamed to take care of her now. I want her to be loved as a true cat from now on. And… there's another problem.
- But wouldn't be this a great opportunity to try again on the right way? I think Elizabeth will be most happy by your side…
- Do you think so...? - He seemed surprised. - But I still remember her eyes when she looked at me. She always had her eyes wide open… Never had a lot of expression… So I can't be sure she was ever happy… I'll think about it again since you've said that. Angelique. - He called me kissing my hand. - It is time to go to bed soon. I want this to be a special night, but… I plan to keep my control. I know the best harvest period. The more I think about this is our last night… The more juicy the fruit seems. So today, try to keep a conservative mind. If I see the tiniest bit of opening, I'll try to own you completely. I'm all in or all out, so please.
Sweet mother of hell. That man knew how to make me blush. I crushed the skirt of the dress on my hands that rested over my thighs, too invested in my own dirty thoughts and just nodding in response to cope with his wish.
- Okay... I'll just quietly stay by your side. - I was blushing too hard to say something smarter.
- Thank you. You know how to make me happy. Then… Shall we go to bed, my angel?
- Yes, sure… - I said, accepting Jumin's hand.
In the bedroom, Jumin showed me my own walk-in closet and all he had bought for me already. The room was only half way full, he explained to me that he left space for me to bring my own clothes if I wanted to, if not, he would finish to fill it up. Walking around I saw the blue dress he got me for the party. I got the blue dress!
- It was supposed to be a surprise… but do you like it? - Jumin asked.
- Yes…!
- Good. I would like to you to wear it at the party…
- Yes… of course…
- Thank you. - He kissed the side of my head. - In that matter, could I ask you to wear something for the night?
- Sure… what is it?
Jumin gave me a beautiful silver satin spaghetti-strap nightgown with some delicate black lace at the hem, It was a beautiful piece and just touching it you could already feel how luxurious it was. I took the pajamas from his hands and studied a bit more. It was short, with some good cleavage. I looked up to him and his boyish smile.
- Conservative mind, Jumin? With this?
- A test for myself. - He said. - Besides, it is our last night together. I want it to be perfect and show you what I can give to you.
- heh… - I chuckled nervously. That would be a test for me too. - If you are sure of that, I'll change into it.
- Thank you. I'll give you space to do whatever you need. I'll use one of the guest rooms to get ready if you need me.
He went away, I changed and got ready to bed and waited for Jumin. I had time to play like a child with the slipperiness of satin on satin, answer some more guest emails and make myself comfortable to sleep. While I waited, I saw he was online on the chat and entered the room to talk to him.
Jumin: It's past midnight.
Jumin: And we're the only ones here…
Jumin: In the middle of the night… how interesting.
Angelique: Jumin… when are you going to bed?
Jumin: I can't sleep yet.
Jumin: Because I know that I'll have to let you go when the sun comes up.
Jumin: although I'm wide awake… I wish you'd sleep right now.
Jumin: You should at least rest up before you leave.
Angelique: Once I'll leave, I'll miss you and this penthouse…
Jumin: I'm glad you liked the place.
Jumin: Before I used to change everything I don't like about this house,
Jumin: but now it doesn't have to be so perfect anymore.
Jumin: It is perfect as long as you are here.
Jumin: If you want,
Jumin: You can always come back and decorate the place as you wish.
Jumin: Without you here… this place, and my heart… will feel so empty.
Angelique: Don't feel so empty… We have so much time ahead of us!
Jumin: I'm comforting myself by saying the same thing.
Jumin: I'll try to be more relaxed. Thank you.
Jumin: When I saw you deep in sleep last night… You reminded me of the sleeping beauty.
Jumin: I felt as if those eyes would never open again.
Jumin: If I kiss your lips while you're sleeping…
Jumin: Of course, I didn't do anything since I didn't want to wake you up…
Angelique: You should have kissed me… I would have been happy even if I was woken up.
Jumin: That makes me really want to kiss you. But it won't end there.
Jumin: Right now I'm imagining so many things I can't say here…
Jumin: I'm sorry… but be careful tonight.
Jumin: I want to protect you.
Jumin: You have no idea how cute you are fidgeting with your phone on your bed...
Jumin: I wish you'd just realize that.
Angelique: Uhm.. have you thought about what to do with Elizabeth?
Jumin: I haven't decided yet.
Jumin: I… want to talk about it with V first.
Jumin: I'm not trying to hide anything from you. It's just that V is involved.
Jumin: Come to think of it… I projected too many things onto that cat.
I Heard a click on the door and Jumin came in the room with me. He was wearing a cotton pijama and he turned off the lights before coming to bed. Jumin kissed me and sat behind me for me to use him to lean on while we kept chatting on our phones.
- I couldn't be away from you any longer. - he kissed me again and I cuddled on him more. After that he finally noticed my piercings under my collarbone.
Jumin kept typing on his phone, his fingers moved fast on the screen. From the corner of my eye I could see he was still on the messenger and my phone confirmed it.
Jumin: Angelique,
Jumin: ever since you showed up in my life…
Jumin: everyday I've been realizing something new.
Jumin: I never believed that people can change… I never expect that someone would be able to untangle this old knot inside of me.
Jumin: I only ever thought about myself before I experienced what "love" is.
Jumin: I want you to know that a whole new world has opened up for me thanks to you.
Angelique: I still think that you have a long way to go to truly express your emotions.
Jumin: If you feel that way… then it must be because of the fear inside my mind.
Jumin: I don't ever want to bother you by expressing my emotions too much.
Jumin: Because my heart is overflowing with so much care for you.
Jumin: I still can't believe I'm like this…
Angelique: They say that when the ice melts, spring comes along.
Jumin: That's a nice way to put it.
Jumin: I would really like to just hold your hand… and go out on a date some day.
Jumin: Will that be possible for me?
Jumin: Oh no… Look at the time.
Jumin: You should go to sleep now.
Angelique: Jumin?
Jumin: Yes, my love?
Angelique: I would love to go on a date with you.
Jumin: I'm happy to hear that.
Jumin: but we must sleep now.
Angelique: Alright, good night, Jumin.
Jumin: I hope I see you in my dreams…
Jumin: But perhaps I'm asking too much then.
Jumin: Good night, my love
Jumin looked down on me after he placed his phone on the bedside table. He held and kissed me, I could feel he was unsure of what he should do. I laid on the bed, next to him, inviting him to do the same. We were laying sideway and I was holding the covers a little higher to hide the cleavage the nightgown had before he turned me to be on my back.
- I just noticed something. - He said.
- What? - I looked at him in the dark.
- You have piercings. - He noted, gently pushing down the covers.
- I do. Are you bothered?
- No. They are unique. Just like you. - Jumin observed the two pairs of metallic balls under each collar bone. - How did I not see it before?
- They are usually concealed under my shirt.
- Can I touch it? - Jumin asked caressing my shoulder with his thumb.
- Yeah, sure.
Jumin touched the piercings gently, running his fingers gently over my skin. The sensations it gave me was the exact I hopped for, the tingles ran down my body and I had to hold his hands to resist his touch. Obviously he noticed, kissing my hand and laying beside me to sleep.
That night I slept like a little baby. On the next morning Jumin got up early, as usual as I laid lazily on his bed for a little longer. When he was ready, I got up and brushed my teeth before he greeted me. We sat at the kitchen to eat some more of his delicious pancakes he made.
- Angelique… It's morning already. Did you sleep well last night?
- Yes, I did. Thanks for asking. - I smiled.
- Time flies when I'm with you.
- Did you sleep well?
- I don't feel tired at all after seeing you. I couldn't sleep at all thinking that you'll leave today. I wanted to remember your face with my two eyes.
- I feel sad to be apart from you. But we'll see each other smiling very soon, so please, cheer up. - I said, trying to comfort him.
- you say such kind things. Thank you… I'll keep that in mind.
- But what's really going to happen to Elizabeth? Did you decide? - I asked.
- I thought all night about Elizabeth the 3rd… but I still don't know. I'm not confident I can take good care of her, so I want to give her back to V, but as you said, it's important to take responsibility for your cat. I will think more about what to do today. I have to go to the office, so can I send you back home after we have lunch together today? I wanted to send you first thing in the morning… but what Luciel said is getting to me. I want to talk to V about what happened with the hacker and Luciel… and I want to check whether your apartment has any issues. So will you please stay here until I come back? - He blushed.
- Alright. If you still iffy about something, I will wait.
- Thanks for understanding. Then since I have to send you home as soon as possible… I'll go to the office now, Angelique. Please call me if anything happens.
- Of course. Have a nice day at work. - I kissed him goodbye.
- Thank you, my love.
Jumin blushed so hard and skipped a breath before rushing out of the door. Once again, I had the entire morning to do nothing. I used the time to prepare to go back home later on and called my friend Olivia for the first time since I was fired. She told me all the new gossip from the office, about she was suspicious about Jumin's marriage because of my weird behaviour, how he walked up and down the school giving orders to whom he found in front of him and how Sarah and Glam insisted on following him.
- Those two are worse than the boss. Their voices are annoying! - Olívia said.
- I know right! Argh. They are the worst!
- By the way… where are you?
- Aaaahm…. Home? - I didn't even try to properly lie.
- Yeah right, girl. Lie to me. Where?
- I... can't tell you… it is a surprise. You will know soon enough, I promise.
- Have ever I told you you are weird?
- This month, to date, 47 times. - I said proud of myself.
- Good. You weird. Talk to you later. Gotta work.
- Fine. Bye. Later.
Throughout the day I chatted with the other members listening as they worried for Seven, questioned V and even Seven himself as he felt as confused as he could be at that moment. Jumin had postponed our lunch, only forgiving him because it is too funny see him and Zen bickering over the chat. Zen did have a point though, Jumin was having stuff on the way he wanted for far too long. It was already night when Jumin came back from work.
Heya, Guyss! Pheeeew! What a long chapter! I hope you like it anyway! Once again, I ask you guys your opinion: Do you like Angelique having piercings? I think it is a nice touch, since I imagine her not being the regular princess-like MC and gives Angelique a more human look for me, but I wold love to hear from you too.
See you all at the next chapter 3