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Several days has passed since the launching party. It was a huge success for Park's Apparel, of course, for Jimin. Headlines on his success are everywhere in the news for a week! Seokjin even held a dinner party for the us and our closest friends families at his restaurant to celebrate his success.

Saturday came, and I was on my way to my parents' mansion to pick Father up, for our golf date. I was about to enter the huge metal gate of the mansion, when I saw a red Audi with dark tinted windows came out. I rolled down my car window as I was greeted by the guards, near the guard house. 

"Hello, sir. Good day today?"

"Indeed it is! Who was that, in the red Audi?"

"Oh, it was Mrs. Jung guest. Mrs Kim Jinhee's daughter." I bobbed my head.

"Here to pick up Mr. Jung?"

"Yes yes. I have a date with Dad!" I smiled. 

"Well then, sir. Have a great day!"

I parked my car at the entrance and went into the house. I was welcomed by Mother herself waiting at the door with her arms widen. I went to hug her and gave her a peck to both her cheeks. 

"What are you doing out here mom? Why aren't you waiting for me in the living room?"

"Morning son! You smelled fresh today, as always! How's your day today son? You were a few minutes late! If you were here earlier, and introduce you to Jinhee's daughter!"

"Mom, the day has barely started. But I can assured you, it is going to be good! A great sunny day to have a father son bonding! What did I told you last time? I am not getting married soon unless I find the girl." I whined.

"I know, I know. Sorry son, I just want you be happy. Anyways, I can't wait to have a daughter in law! I want to have my mother- daughter bonding time too! Shopping, get some massage, drooling for hot guys at the mall, or the park, or maybe go for food hunting!" Mother sighed. 

"What, drooling for hot guys, darling?" Dad came to us, wearing his polo shirt, and pants, and a golf cap on his head.

"I'm just saying, honey!" She giggled, placing her arms on my father's waist. 

"Come on, son! Let's go before it get to hot for us to go golfing."

"Yeah Dad, your golf equipment is in it the car. The butler had it sent to the car just a few minutes ago. You are okay here alone mom?"

"No worries, Seokie. Jinhee will come soon. Her daughter went out to pick her from the florist. They'll be back later. We are going to have lunch together." My mother patted my back and ushered both Father and I to the door. 

"Just go, boys. Shoo shoo. Go!" She teased. 

Both of us said our goodbyes and went off. 

Golfing was great! Of course, by experience, Dad won the game, by a few points. I'll make sure to beat dad on golf some other day! We are currently having a hi- tea at the golf course's terrace. 

"How's the hotel, son?" Father initiated the conversation. 

"It's been good. I'm in the midst of adding a mini theme water park expanding from the Jeju Resort. Construction works have started. It is in the early stage now. Since it is just a mini theme park. We expect it to be done by the end of the year. Maybe we can have a soft opening during Summer next year. Perfect for summer vacation! Then we can have it's official opening somewhere middle of next year." I replied. 

"That's great son!" His right elbow was placed on on the table, and his palms were rubbing his jaw. Looking at me right straight to the eyes, he asked, "I heard something from your Mother recently." I saw his right eyebrow risen.

"What is it dad?"

"She told me that you were looking for a girl." He dragged the word girl. I gave him a sheepish smile. 

"Yeah. This girl gave me notes everyday without fail during high school without fail, but suddenly stopped towards the end of my high school days. I never saw her, nor knowing her. I had this dream once in awhile, where I was running towards a girl figure." I started telling him. 

"Any clues on this girl?" 

"I kept her notes--" 

"In a wooden box, that you keep in your closet" I dropped my fork, and my eyes widen. 

He continued, "I know son. I entered into your room once in a while just to look at the trophies, medals and certs. Remembering your younger days. I was and am still proud of your achievements. From your academics, taekwando, to your dancing achievements! Not to include your recent ones. I am proud to have you as my son and hope you'll always be my son not only in this life but in another life too!"

"Thank you Dad. Thank you for raising me to become who I am today." I stood up and gave him a bear hug. I feel like a small kid again!

"I have a proposal I would like to say and it is not business. For the future. Oh wait, I need to order two glasses of wine for us! But don't tell mom, we are having a glass of wine in the evening. She'll be nagging!" He grinned and raised his hand to call out the waiter and ordered two glasses of wine. 

After a few minutes, the waiter came and served the wine. 

"For future." He said, raising up his glass. 

"For future!" I clinked my glass towards his. 

We sipped on the wine and I started, "What is the proposal about?"

"Have you tried looking for her through a private investigator?" He smirked. 

" A private investigator?" I shook my head. 

"Well, what are you waiting for? Hire one!"

"Hire one?" I gave it a thought and Father continued, "I have a contact. Do you want me to give you his number?"

"Is that a question? But, why do you have a private investigator's number? Are you spying on mom?" I scratched my head out of curiosity. Father smacked my head, and I choked on my wine. "Ouch, dad!" I whined. 

"No silly! I never doubt your mother! I love her! It's for business purposes. To be sure, I need to have a background check on a company before making a deal. You are calling yourself a businessman, I can't believe it!"

"I was curious, dad. But sure, can I have his number now?" I bat my eyelashes to him and he rolled his eyes. 

"You, batting your eyelashes to me, doesn't work for me!" I pouted. 

"Please?" I bat my eyelashes again. 

"No."

Being a dad he is, he still gave me the number, but it was the next day that I received the number! Oh lord, dad! 

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