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She assaulted her gums, the scene playing in her mind continuously​.

"Suckjin…duh.." she spat the excessive amount of foam in the sink and washed her mouth. She was angry, Jin did not even messaged her after that day. It was his mistake, he should have been sorry for it.

She made coffee​ for herself and walked towards the couch. Her phone rang.

It was from Lizzy.

"Hey.."

"Hey my ass.. where are you?"

"I am off duty today. I did my duty the whole day yesterday and even a night shift."

"Okay.. that's great. So? Did you got your answer? the one which you were asking for that day?"

"No forget it. We don't talk anymore."

"Like we use to do.." she heard a chuckle from other side.

"Stop it Lizzy. That is so lame. Bye.."

She hung the call. Just when she was about to have her coffee, the door bell rang.

"Who is that? Aish... Such a coffee-blocker." she muttered, cursing she walked towards the door.

She opened it only to see Jin standing with a tulip bouquet.

Her heart did fluttered seeing him standing at her door but then she thought of playing hard to get.

Before she could speak, he interrupted.

"Hello."

"Who are you? I think you are at wrong address. I think you must be looking for someone who lives upstairs. Just-"

Jin extended his hands and showed her the bouquet which he was holding, "I am sorry." he pleaded with puppy eyes.

Her eyes popped out. Can you even say no to a man who is wearing, black shirt, ripped jeans and looking dapper even in those tousled hair? No right? She neither.

She was loss of words. All those words he said that day were lost in a thin line.

"Come on get ready. I have something for you." He said and she could feel her stomach doing back-flips.

"Eh?" she gulped, even she was surprised due to the sound which she made, "What is that?" She cursed herself. She shouldn't be going soft for him.

"Take this first." he shoved the bouquet in her hand and walked in.

"Get ready..i will be waiting." he landed on the couch and grabbed a newspaper which was placed on the centre table.

"Okay." she politely said and started walking.

"Hey."

She faced him to see why he was calling her. She saw him smirking, his eyes fixed on the pants she was wearing.

"Nice pants." he winked and then started reading.

She just blushed thinking that he complimented her. She quickly made her way towards the bathroom, "Did he just compli-" she stopped as her eyes landed on her pant.

Comfy yellow pant on which Squiward was printed. And then she realised that it wasn't a compliment.

Mizuki facepalmed herself.

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Jin was busy reading the newspaper as he waited for her to come.

He exhaled heavily when he saw the headline.

It reads;

Kim group of companies is ready to fix its toes on Malaysian ground. A new project of Kim group of companies will be starting soon. Kim Jaewon, owner has told to the media that this will be his dream project and he would be doing every single thing to achieve his dream. The upcoming project will providing employment to the malaysian youths.

"Great appa.." Jin smirked, his hand caressing the photo of his father, "A new project? You can achieve your dream but when it came to mine, you forced me to drop it." it reminded him about the time when he fought with his father but then he said no. He wanted Jin to take over their family business but instead, Jin wanted to own a hotel.

Mizuki walked outside and stood behind him, "What are you reading?" she asked but when she got no response, she sat on the arm rest next to him and peeped to reach the paper.

"Hmmm.. news… What's this? Kim group of companies? Damn this owner looks like a money monster. I told you Seokjin. This owners of successful businesses are so greedy..!! Now look at him, he is opening a new project in Malaysia… i mean why there? We have unemployment problem in Korea too right? Geez… cruel man..." Mizuki blurted, her eyes on the photo. Jin averted his eyes towards her.

"But why are you reading this?" she pointed at it.

"He is my appa.." Jin said and she was stunned due to surprise. Her tongue pinned to ground.

"I…hehe.. i mean…not every owner is cruel and greedy. Take for example your appa, he is doing such a great job and-" she was cutoff.

"It's fine. My appa he is a bit cruel." Jin interrupted and her heart fell at ease.

"Eh? I am sorry.. but…" she scratched her head.

"No worries. Come on… let's go.." Jin flipped the newspaper aside and got up from his seat.

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"So, you love cooking​?" she sat on the counter, her eyes on his movements. He smiled after looking at her.

"Yes.." he said.

"That's good. You wife will be really lucky." she blurted out and Jin did not replied.

"Should i help you out?" she got down from the counter and was about to get something but then Jin stopped her.

"Why? Let me help." she tried taking the spatula from his hand.

"No no don't…" Jin raised his spatula, "I don't like people interfering in my kitchen." he said with playfully angry tone.

"Geez. You are weird." after throwing a look at his spatula, she went to her place.

Jin peacefully cooked for them. He just wanted to apologize for his mistake so he arranged a lunch for her at his house. Actions speaks louder than words isn't it?

"Mizuki, wait for me. I'll quickly take a bath and come and then we can have lunch but if you are hungry, you can eat some snacks which are kept inside that counter." Jin pointed his finger towards the counter where he had kept the snacks.

"Okay." she nodded and he went. Mizuki now had all her time to explore his house, she wanted to see each and every thing present in his house. She walked outside. She gazed at the paintings, pictures hung on the wall.

After admiring his living room, she walked inside to explore his bedroom. The shower was on which means that he was still in the bathroom, showering.

Mizuki studied his room, it was more of like a prince's room, a king size bed, walls decorated with pastel pink wallpapers, photo frames, Mario toys and figurines and much more. She was impressed, it was expected because Jin was rich. She went towards his study table where his childhood photo frames were placed. There were pics right from the time he was born, his first day in kindergarten, his friends, his family pic. She gazed at every single thing which was placed on the table. Her eyes switched towards a small album, a heavy one. Mizuki's urges took over her, she wanted to see what holds in that album. She was just curious and for a while she thought that checking album isn't a bad idea either. She opened it, there were many pics in that, Jin with his school friends. Most of them were all taken in campus. She was surprised to see that Jin was equally handsome at that time too. She chuckled, carrying the album she sat on the bed.

"Kawaii.. he looks so good." she exclaimed. Just then she sensed that the shower sound wasn't audible anymore, instead Jin was humming a song.

"Shit…" she cursed and walked towards his table after closing the album but in that hustle, a photo flew from the album and landed on the floor. She grabbed it and saw that the photo was of a girl, she was equally beautiful.

"Who is she?" she muttered, Mizuki noticed that her facial features were sharp and irresistible. She checked the photo from all angles and from all sides and finally when she flipped the photo, she noticed that there was something scribbled on it.

"R…h..e..e.. no its.. a.. R.h…ea.. Rhea... I love you.." she read and then quickly placed it in its place and scooted outside.

When Jin walked outside, he noticed that Mizuki was waiting for him.

"Come on." he said and made his way towards the dinning table.

The food was good but Mizuki wasn't interested in that. The only thing which was running in her mind was the image from earlier.

"How was the food?" Jin sat besides her and that's when her train of thoughts were interrupted.

"Nice.." she replied, she noticed the glasses in his hand. Jin handed her the glass.

"Fresh Lime Soda, helps to fight acidity." Jin said.

She looked at him blankly and then at the glass, "Thanks." she mouthed.

Jin didn't spoke anything after that for a minute but then he cleared his throat killing the silence.

"I... I am sorry, i was rude that day." he apologized. Mizuki turned her head to face him. Her mind was possessed with only one thought, about Rhea.

"It's fine… i already got the answer of my question." she softly answered making his eyes go wide in confusion.

"About what?" he raised his eyebrows.

"The answer for my question is Rhea isn't it?" Mizuki saw his face blanching which clearly means that she was right.

"How did you-"

"I am sorry Seokjin…i was just going through your album and her photo fell from it and i… read that thing written behind it." her tone low when she said. She was sure that Jin will be getting angry again but she was surprised when she saw his calm self. Jin looked at her for a minute and then averted his eyes away from her.

"Seokjin, I am sorry.. it was just by accident." she apologised.

"It's fine.. there is nothing to hide from you now." he replied and she could feel herself getting attached to him just by the way he answered. He wasn't angry nor he was annoyed.

"Who is she?" she asked after studying his calmness.

"She is Yoonji's paternal aunt, Jungkook's noona."

"Oh..." Mizuki exhaled, she wanted to know more about her, "So did you had a failed relationship?"

Jin turned his head to gaze at her, he chuckled, "No relationship." he looked down, the incidents playing in his mind, "I always loved her but i wasn't that courageous​ to confess. I made my efforts to convey my love through actions but failed everytime." he said, his tone slightly filled with regrets.

"Oh.."

Mizuki wasn't sure how to comfort him but she could feel his pain. One sided love brings nothing but pain.

"Loving her made me realise true meaning of one word-" Jin paused.

"And what's that?"

"Meaning of efforts." he completed.

"Seokjin.. it's not your fault.. maybe she was already meant to be with someone. Maybe you are made for someone."

Jin guffawed, "Everyone says the same thing. I wonder what will happen in my life."

"So what she is doing now? Married to someone?"

"Yeah.. she married the love of her life. She is happy now, she even has a son. I am happy because she is happy."

"I like your attitude." Mizuki gazed at him, the man beside her had lost the love of his life but still he was optimistic, "And that's the reason you never married anyone?"

"Maybe… " he sneered, "But hey.. i am absolutely healthy man. I mean i am not impotent or sterile." Jin blurted out and she burst into laughter.

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The door bell rang and she ran towards the door. The door opened and she smiled after seeing Jin.

"Good morning Seokjin. What are you doing here?" she asked.

"Well, i was passing by and thought of sharing this pizza with you." he showed the pizza box and her eyes gleamed.

"Yeah come in."

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"Pass me the tissue." he said, wiping the extra cheese from the corners of his lips with his hand.

"The box is there." she pointed towards the centre table as she shoved the last piece in her mouth.

Jin extended his arm to reach the box but then his eyes landed on something. It was an invitation card.

"What's this?" he showed her and saw her face glowering. She snatched that from his hands.

"A bitch is getting married after hoeing around with Jeffy." she crumbled the card and chucked it aside.

"Why? what happened?" Jin was surprised, he had never seen her so angry.

"Nothing​ Jin, she was my best friend once but she ruined everything. When i was off to Japan to visit my parents, this bitch- she went on date with my ex-boyfriend, Jeffy. After getting caught she apologized but i haven't forgiven her. Now she is getting married in Macau. She is feeling guilty and that's why she mailed the invitation instead of coming personally. I hate her Seokjin…!! I hate that girll…!!!" she shouted. Jin kept mum, he was just listening. He wanted to calm her but then he decided to be a spectator of her anger.

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"Jin, why did you came so early?" she rubbed her eyes as she gazed at him who was dressed all black in suit, well parted hair. He had a calm expression on his face and a sweet smile. He was too early today and her state was too messy.

"It's my friend's wedding today and you are coming with me." Jin pushed her inside her room, "Go, get dressed and come. Make sure you wear something dazzling and royal."

"Yeah but-" she was interrupted as he closed her room's door.

"I am waiting Mizuki." he shouted and walked outside.

Mizuki walked outside after getting ready in her short party dress. Jin raised his head from the newspaper as he felt her presences in the room.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Yeah but where are we going?" she was still confused and worried. Jin was being forceful today.

"Come on." Ignoring her questions, he just grabbed her hand and walked outside.

Mizuki's P.O.V.

I stared at him, who was driving. He was looking dapper in the suit he was wearing but i was confused because he never told me where we were going.

I saw him calling someone.

"Jimin, is your plane ready?"

Plane? Where are we going? Who the hell is Jimin?

"Okay, we will be there soon. Thank you." he hung the call.

"Seokjin, plane? Where are we going?" i asked him and he just winked.

Aish..this man.

We reached the airport, a private jet was waiting for us. Damn he is so rich that he travels in a private jet but wait, where are we going?

I wasn't able ask him, all i did was following him. The plane was luxurious and equipped with all the facilities, as expected.

"Sit." he ordered and i sat. I never asked him anything because i know, i won't be getting any answers. I just watched him talking to the VIP air stewards. The air hostesses were serving us. I gazed at him and found out that he was eating his meal peacefully​.

"Seokjin." i called him and he didn't responded.

"Good. Now ignore me.." i scoffed and rested my head, looking outside.

I woke up from my sleep as i felt a tap on my shoulder. I fluttered​ my eyes and saw him looking at me.

"Wake up sleeping beauty." he smiled sweetly.

"Did we reached?" i yawned and looked outside.

"Yeah, let's go." his stern voice scared the shit out of me and i got up, gulping. I followed him outside. My eyes studied the area.

"Where are we?" i asked him and this time, i clutched his forearm. He turned to face me.

"Macau." he answered and my eyes popped out. Is he serious? So that means he is going to take me to her marriage?

"Seokjin, why did you? How can you?" i pulled his arm and he swiftly​ looked at me. He grabbed my shoulders and looked down on me. Our eyes locked in a shared understanding. I could feel the hairs behind my neck raising just due to his laser like stare. His eyesight was sharp yet equally soothing.

"Do you trust me?" he said softly and unknowingly i nodded my head in agreement.

"Good." he smiled and stood aside. He spared a glance at me and then started walking. I followed him not because i wanted to meet my friend and attend her wedding, its because i trust him.

The taxi was waiting for us outside the airport. During the whole journey, he was silent purposely and even i didn't asked him anything​. Soon we reached the place, the church where her wedding was going to take place. We entered and saw the couple standing on the stage. My blood boiled seeing her smiling. She ruined me, it was due to her i cried and spent sleepless nights. It was due to her i post faith in friendship. I felt a warm touch and i looked down to see him intertwining his fingers with mine. I raised my head to match his stare, he had an assuring​ smile on his face.

"Come on." he whispered and guided me towards the benches. We spotted a place to sit. The couple exchanged the rings and he kissed her. She was smiling shyly.

How can a person be so happy after ruining life of others? I wondered.

We witnessed their marriage. The couple walked towards the hall which was adjacent to the church. The announcement was made to attend the reception.

"Come on." Jin got up.

"Seriously Seokjin? Are we really going to attend that?" my eyebrows raised forming a sharp notch.

"Trust me." he said and even this time he trapped me in that alluring gaze. I huffed and followed him. The newly wed couple was welcoming the guests, there was photo session going on. The hall was huge and the guests were either on the stage or eating lunch. Jin forcefully made his way towards the stage, dragging me along with him.

"Mizuki." He wrapped his arms around my shoulders and before i could realise, he pushed me towards the couple.

Her eyes landed on me and i cursed Jin mentally.

"Mizuki, you came?" she chimed, her smile was so genuine that i doubted about her guilt.

"Thank you." she mouthed and to my surprise she hugged me real tight, "Thank you Mizuki. Thanks for coming." i heard her saying.

"Amanda.." her name rolled from my lips and for a moment i thought we were back again like earlier.

She released me, her eyes were twinkling, "Mizuki, i was afraid to face you and that's why i mailed the invitation. I never thought you will ever come after that incident." she said. My eyes were fixed on her, i know there must be people looking at us but then i didn't care at all. It was me and her, "Amanda.."