Chapter 3 ~ Return…

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Jumins POV

More papers on my desk, Jaehee must have put them there. Instead of the usual encaged, itching to return home, feeling that came with the never ending work, I invited the mental labor with open arms. It's been months since MC and I have met, yet it feels like a life time. Going through life with her beside me, knowing that after work I would get to see her bright smile waiting for me at home. Waking up every morning to her sleeping face beside me and wearing the tie she picked out for me. I guess I got too used too it, the loneliness was killing me.

How pathetic, I don't know how to deal with my own loneliness so I distance myself from all my emotions. Is this how I was before we met? A cold, emotionless man who only cared about his cat? I smirked at the thought. My life was so different now, it's like I see the world with rose colored lenses. I wouldn't give this up for anything. I wouldn't give her up for anything, I pray she wouldn't either. This being patient thing is difficult…but she was so patient with me through everything…I have to be stronger then this.

For her.

I pick up the next paper in the newly created pile and get too work, only to be interrupted by a ring from my phone. MC.

I picked up the call on the first ring, my heart steadily beating faster. "MC, my love, how are things?" I could almost see her smile through the phone, "Jumin, things are going…alright. I miss you…" My mind immediately relaxes at the sound of her voice, but she sounded worried.

"I miss you too, is everything really alright?" I heard a soft sigh on the other end "Well, to be honest no. The trip is going well, all the meetings and such so far have been successful. But…" I hold my breath, "Something…strange happened. I think Seven would be ok with me telling you now."

My mind is racing as worried filled my veins as well as jealously, "W-what?! MC are you alright? Why would you go to Seven before me?" She frantically replied, "Jumin my phone was hacked. I had to talk to Seven about this first, he said not to say anything…but I think it's ok now since he knows who the hacker is."

I can feel my heart beating in my chest, "What are you talking about MC?! Why did you have to keep this from me I should know!" I felt my voice raise, I tried to control my emotions but all my energy was being put towards her and making sure she's safe. I calmed down and tried again, "Please tell me what's going on, I'll do anything to make sure your safe. I'll make sure this hacker never lays a finger on you."

"Jumin…thank you. He's not sure who the hacker is yet, only that their affiliated with Mint Eye." I let a sigh escape my lips, the timing was absolutely horrible "Mint Eye was already taken care of, how is this even happening?!" I said mostly to myself, "MC, I'm sorry please understand my reasoning for this, but I want to schedule your last two days into one. You'll take the the next flight home to Korea."

I realized what I said sounded possessive and controlling…but I couldn't stand the situation. "Please understand my reasoning for this MC…I just can't lose you. Is this ok with you?" A long pause occupied the line before her voice filled my head again "Yes. That's fine, I trust you Jumin"

I smiled "MC, thank you. Please tell me if anything happens, even if you don't think it's noteworthy, tell me…please." She giggled quietly on the other side, "Of course love. I'll see you tomorrow night then?" My heartbeat quickened again, "Y-yes yes I'll see you tomorrow night…God I miss you." I heard through the phone, the sweet laugh I've come to love "I miss you too, I'll call you if anything happens. Goodnight sweetie, Muah!" I let a chuckle escape my lips, we did such silly things and I absolutely loved it. "Goodnight my love, Muah"

Beep

I checked the time, it was well past office hours but the thought of being able to see her the next day was a great motivator. Within a couple hours MC's schedule was set and sent for the next day, as well as the majority of tomorrows business work.

As I got up to leave I noticed the computer screen quickly flash a white screen before turning black. I was too exhausted to deal with issue, there was probably something wrong with the computer. I left a note for the technicians about it.

Feeling accomplished, tired, and hopeful, I headed home. The penthouse seemed brighter knowing that the loneliness would soon be demolished by her presence. As I opened the door Elizabeth was there waiting, I did feel bad feeding her so late the past couple of days but I couldn't help it. After greeting her with some head rubs I headed to the kitchen to prepare her dinner. I was just about to call for the white cat's name until the head of security came rushing in "Mr. Han! Mr. Han Sir! Elizabeth as left!"

...I had left the door open.

"Damn it! What is it with that cat?! Send security to go find her!" I heard myself say in an agitated voice. Seriously was this her way of getting back at me because I've been coming home so late? Or is it because MC has been gone for so long?

After a few moments of waiting you heard the head of security come in again "Mr. Han sir, I'm sorry to say that Elizabeth the 3rd seems to have out run security. We have CCTV footage of her leaving the building."

Is this really happening? Why would she run away again? Nothings making sense. "Go send a search team and put up some adds. We found her before…we can do it again." The head of security nodded and left. The penthouse was now completely empty.

My thoughts started to drift to the worst, what if Elizabeth never came back or never wanted to be found? What if MC felt the same? What if something happened to MC and I couldn't do anything about it? This empty house was full of these thoughts.

I need to hear your voice.

I know it's too late into the night too call, besides you needed your rest, you had a busy day tomorrow. But I needed something. As if in a daze I open up the RFA app and bring up my beloveds contact as I sent a text.

Jumin Han: Hey,

Jumin Han: I hope that your sleeping like an angel right now.

Jumin Han: Please don't worry, but Elizabeth is missing.

Jumin Han: The security team is out looking for her now.

Jumin Han: Her running away…I believe it's my fault…

Jumin Han: You don't…want to run away as well, right?

After a few minutes, what seems like hours, she answers back.

MC: Elizabeth is…missing…?

MC: Honey it's not your fault, trust me. She probably just wanted some fresh air.

MC: We'll look for her together when I get back.

MC: I love you, I'm not going anywhere

I felt bad for contacting her so late, but she always knew exactly what I needed to hear.

Jumin Han: Thank you MC, please be safe.

Jumin Han: I love you more then you will ever know

Jumin Han: Sleep well my darling.

MC/READER POV

You where on the plane.

Finally.

Honestly you couldn't even recall the last time you were this happy. You had been so busy the whole day, you could finally breath. And on top of it all, you would finally be able to see Jumin. Even though mentally and physically you felt exhausted, and the hacker and Elizabeth situation was still unsolved, the fact that you would see your fiancé soon filled you with hope. The two of you could deal with the Hacker and find Elizabeth together.

As the giant flying machine left the ground you watched as the world shrunk beneath you. It was gorgeous. since you were on a night flight the lights from the city illuminated the ground like dancing fireflies. As the lights kept getting more and more distance, the moon kept getting closer and closer. You found yourself lost in the vast void of space, the stars guiding your eyes as you voyaged to the moon. It felt so vast and new, yet familiar. As if you were staring into a pair of metallic eyes you knew all too well.

You wished he could see this with you.

As if on cue, the moment you have that thought your phone rings. A smile rests upon your features as you pick up the call, "Hello honey, I was just thinking about you." you say breathless as your gaze continues to dance among the stars.

"Hmm? Good things I hope." A chuckle escaped your lips, you could almost hear that sly smirk on his face as he said it, "Of course, Jumin, always good things. I'm on the plane right now, the night sky is so beautiful…it reminds me of you. You're like the moon Jumin, and your eyes are like the stars."

You could hear his faint breathing through the phone. After a moment he whispered in a low voice filled with meaning, "If I'm the moon and my eyes are the stars, then MC, you are my entire universe. Your eyes are the galaxy itself, and your heart is the sun. The moon his nothing, without the universe it exists in."

You felt the threat of water falling from your eyes "Jumin…" You whispered. You heard him voice in the same loving tone, yet it felt more like a command, "Come back to me safe, MC." You smiled, "I will. I promise."

A comfortable silence filled the call. Jumin was the first to break it, "Nothing's happened considering the hacker, right?" You sighed, "No, nothing new since we last talked. Maybe it really was just someone trying to mess with Seven. Any luck with Elizabeth?" You heard him sigh this time. "No luck. I'm sure when you're here, she'll sense your presence and come back." You giggled "Yep! She's a smart kitty, she'll come back soon."

After you said this the intercom came on asking for phones to be put into airplane mode and prepare for landing. "Oh Jumin the planes landing I have to go, I'll see you really soon! Muah!" His voice started fading in and out of the call "That's earlier then expec-buzz-waitin-buzz-ou-buzzzzzz"

Beep

You couldn't make out what the last thing he said was, but you made a mental note to ask him when you got off the flight. You also wanted to ask him why he made an order for all the security guards to stay back in America when the flight clearly had enough seats for them…

The plane landed and you got off with your bag and suitcase without a problem. You had to consciously keep your stride at a walk instead of a full on jog to where Jumin would be standing, welcoming you with open arms. Or so you thought.

Instead as you exited the airport you found no trace of your lover anywhere. You were a bit skeptical, you knew he was worried about Elizabeth, you were too. But you thought for sure he would greet you after you'd landed. As you scanned the crowd for a sign of him, your eyes rested on a sign that had your name on it, with a somewhat messy man who seemed to be in his late twenties. He was tall, thin, and had dark bags under his eyes. Definitely not the Driver Kim you were expecting.

"Um...excuse me? I'm MC, do you work for Mr. Han?" You asked trying to cover up your skepticism. "A-ah yes. I do. Well let's go then" His voice was low and hurried. You let him carry your suitcase because at this point you were so tired you just wanted to go home.

On the way to the car you asked in an attempted friendly tone, "Do you know where Ju- I mean Mr. Han is by chance?" The man looked away and mumbled "He's looking for his cat." You couldn't help but think you imagined a smirk on his face as he said that.

Your uneasiness only grew as the two of you neared the black SUV. Quickly you pulled out your phone and as if on cue it started ringing. "Jum-" "MC?! I've been waiting for you where are you? The pilot said you never boarded I was getting worried." Ok now you were really confused. "Wait what? Jumin I just got off the plane, I didn't see you anywhere. The driver said you were searching for Elizabeth…" you stopped in your tracks, staring at the car as the man opened the door to the backseat for you. "MC, where are you right now? Are you with someone? MC talk to me what's going on!?" You looked at the man holding the door for you, "W-who are you?" you asked the man in front of you as a disturbing grin played upon his face. Fear filled you as you slowly backed away from the car "J-Ju-m- "

It happened fast, the man reached out his hand pressing a cloth too your face. You tried to hold your breath and fight but you couldn't hold it any longer and your body eventually felt limp. Your sight became hazy and your head started spinning. Faintly you could hear your lovers voice yelling your name through the phone that was now in the mans hand. You heard a car door slam close, and tires against pavement, then black.