19.

Oh my! Namjoon is coming...

Seokjin and Jimin were enjoying the yummy drizzling butter cookies and berry juice in this breezy lazy afternoon.
Well, They shed quite enough of sweat and have exhausted themselves through the dusting of this enormous house. No, they weren't alone, maids, butlers and special manor cleaners were brought with Dairymaids who pitied two young beauties offered their help.

"I had never even dusted a single shelf. Look at me now." Jimin breathed out. "I need sleep for whole week now." he stretched and yawned.

"I can see Taehyung-ssi's so animated to meet Mr Kim Namjoon. He hasn't stopped working on the preparations for his arrival." Seokjin said, lying down on bed and staring at the window swaying through the winds.

"Yeah yeah, he forced us to clean the whole house and he himself dogded away."

"Because he needs to attend the work, he can't take leave at time when he is on peak of starting new businesses." Seokjin reasoned out, Jimin hummed inadudibly chuckling at the man younger beside him who can never listen a wrong word against his husband.

Seokjin had seen the excitement of his husband and couldn't help but say- "Your cousin must be very diligent man."

"Yeah he is an exception." Jimin rung.

'But for me a man of an exception has always been only Taehyung-ssi.' seokjin thought a small coy for himself.

Seokjin stopped his long gaze on the window and turned it to Jimin who was-blushing? Seokjin scooted little closer to that man lying beside him on the mattress. They were in Jimin's room that is located on the first floor.

"Tell me more about him."

"Um, he's man of a sharp mind-very astute, very brilliant. He aced every studies and sports he'd join. My brother who was in his new teenage years was very impressed by Namjoon hyung's remarkable personality and so he insisted to go in England to take some lessons from cousin and continue his studies in that foregin land. There he looked at Namjoon hyung as his mentor. Brother has always been beholden by Hyung for being his teacher in various scopes. He strengthen his foundation which is helping my brother in becoming the admirable young businessman. Now, they'll be starting new business soon and with the blend of their knowledge, their work will lead to the triumph.
My brother must be very sharp and brainy but Namjoon hyung is one level ahead. That's why brother relies and is rooting for Namjoon hyung more this time as for commencement of the new business."

"Actually he's our father's step-brother's son. But, they or we never really had it as problem. Lovely family we were. He always stood with us as real brother and cared for us."

"So he's your step cousin?" Jimin nodded.

Seokjin pulled a sly demanor. "I bet that, Mr Kim Namjoon must be very handsome as well." Seokjin grinned teasingly. "I can be sure about this through the red apple tint on your cheeks when you talk about him." Seokjin elbowed Jimin who anytime might melt into the pillow he was hiding behind.
"Yes he is handsome." Jimin couldn't stay quite on this.

"Aah!" Seokjin gasped. "You are shy. That's means you actually like him! I was just beating around the bush."

"Seokjinnie, you're the only person I'm confiding this with. Don't slip it out. It's a secret of me." He held younger's cheeks and grew his eyes big in plead.
"I promise, I won't slip it out. But, you'll be keeping this by yourself? Won't you step ahead and ask his thoughts about it?"

Jimin sucked his own lips in and broke the gaze away, bringing it on somewhere around the ceiling. "By all the time I've spent with Namjoon hyung, I could only see that he looks at me like a brother sees his sibling- nothing more. I don't want to bring any discomfort to ourselves by proffering him for something that he sees it nothing but a brotherly relationship. I don't want to turn anything awkward between." He bitterly spoke.

Seokjin couldn't bring out any word, unsure of what to say about the topic that he himself brought out on which he has no idea of. He just pinned the idea of what he saw in Jimin's eyes but here this man has a turmoil in his heart.

"Jimin." Seokjin brushed the hairs of said name who faintly smiled.
"I don't know anything about him or his aspects when he sees you. But, if your heart stays bold to have his love then worth the try. Let's see what happens later. Regret for not making any attempts is more worse. So if your heart desires for him, then bring on the courage for it." His lips just fluidly spoke out on which Jimin beamed like a flower in a lovely morning.

"Ohh you are wondrous Seokjin!" Jimin exclaimed ruffling younger's hairs. "You should be the love guru for strugglers like us." This made Seokjin cackle.

"Courtesy of my Taehyung-ssi." seokjin giggled, shrugging lightly.
"What? that cold freak!? There's nothing to be thankful of him. It's you, you brought some romance to his boring life." Jimin held an irked face, later laughing at Seokjin when he hit his chest playfully.
"You! Don't say that to my husband." Seokjin huffed. "He might be reserved, cold in showing affection but when he does he'll put his whole heart into." Jimin nodded trying to stop his laugh.
"Okay, I get it. He's letting out his secrecy romantic trait because he got a wife like the Aphrodite."
"What? stop giving me names! Jimin."
"Nah, this name isn't given by me. I heard it buzzing in our whole town. They envy your beauty. " Seokjin was never able to gulp and spit back in the teasing game with this bubbly man and compliments are something Seokjin cannot take it without being flustered and cringe. He avoids the scene where praises are showered upon him for any means. He simply avoids by running away.

"I'm going." Seokjin left the mattress wiping off his hands and face for the cookies they had.

"Where?"

"In the garden. I want to sow some seeds of lovely sweet flowers that our backyard and main garden needs. All I can see is green leaves and tress. It needs colorful flowers." He walked out forgetting his tiredness from cleaning due to his love for gardening.

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Seokjin was all covered in mud and dirt, neglecting his white dress shirt turning into brown and his slacks shabby. A least to care for in front of the whole ground given to him for his favourite activity.

"Honey~"

He heard a faint sound of his husband getting near. He stopped his doing and waited for his husband to show up in the backyard where he is with the little digging tools.

Taehyung came and tittered at his wife who looked like kid who was out to play after 10 months of being grounded.
"Look at you." He spit a laugh.
"I look muddy right?" He dusted off his clothes that more smudged the moist soil.
"Yeah, but what are you doing here?"
"Gardening~ This place looks so dim. Though, it has plants and trees but it needs flowers." Taehyung hummed remembering Seokjin's maiden house where his home was standing between the stunning colorful garden with numerous flowers and fruit plants.

"Yeah the garden is allocated under you. Do whatever you as wish-but not now, Namjoon will be home by evening. You need to be ready, it's almost six now." Taehyung wiped his wife's hands with handkerchief and dragged him out of the place.
"But only little is pending, I'll finish it before-"
"All for tomorrow." He didn't leave the hand of wife who would run back to the garden. "Feels like I'm dragging a kid out of a candy store." Taehyung muttered as he was pulling Seokjin out of this garden to their mansion.
"Seokjin, get yourself ready, I don't want him to see my wife looking like a stray cat wandering in rainy roads." Seokjin puckered his lips in upset.
"I mean, I want him to see as you truly are. Gorgeous and stunning." He winked, melting away Seokjin's feeble upset.
"Come on, keep the tea and snacks ready, widen your smile at the entrance of our manor. I'll fetch Hyung from the port till then." Seokjin nodded obediently as they walked in the house.

"The house glows in tidy!" Taehyung exclaimed running his gaze around the huge house.
"Ah Sorry to bother you darling, and Jimin as well for such getting in such a sudden cleaning. I must've helped you but had a important meeting to attend."
"It's okay Taehyung-ssi. The cleaners were there with maids and butlers as well. It had very little to put ourselves."

"That's good and I see, you haven't given time to think about the dear name I'd like for me by you. It's still that old 'Taehyung-ssi'." He said rolling his eyes. Seokjin smiled apologetically and kissed older's cheek who held a cute upset mien.
"You need to go now. I'll really think of it, I promise." He pushed his husband gently who smiled and walked away.

"I'll be home soon, honey."

"Come home safe."

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Seokjin and Jimin were sprawled on the sofa in the middle of the drawing room. One's hand holding the book which he paid least attention to and other was fanning himself, trying to keep his eyes open.
It was already dark as chilly evening turned darker earlier, so the scented candles and chandelier was appointed to show their bright.

The tea was re-heated for so many times but as the time passed by- those snacks and beverage on the table were replaced by the supper. It was 7:45 pm. Time for dinner now.

Jimin sighed loudly glancing at man beside him who was yawning at his novel. He laid his head on lap of Seokjin who was one blink away from sleep.

"Ugh, why haven't they arrived yet, Seokjin?"

"How would I know, Jimin." Seokjin tiredly said, closing the book.

"They were supposed to be here by 7:00. Look at the time." Jimin groaned.

They saw the butler who was ordered to stand at the entrance gate; running inside the room towards them.

"They've come. I saw Taehyung sire's chariot coming towards our mansion!"

"Oh Thank god!" Jimin breathed out, Seokjin's coming nap died away and they swiftly stood up, tidying up their clothes. One glance to the adorned dining table with candles and wines, eyes around the whole house and they were on their feet with a genuine smile on their faces.


Taehyung came inside grinning in merry with man who was a finger taller than him. That man was more burly. Honey colored face with dark eyes embedded on that chiseled face structure adorned with a subtle smile, faint dimples displaying that didn't let the smile turn smirk, it kept it gentle.

His dark brown hairs parted up neatly, few locks falling on forehead.
Seokjin's eyes landed on that man's expensive rings and watch decorating his hands. He had two watches in his hand, one silver and other gold.
Who wears two watches? And why? That's weird.

He was wrapped in very pricey sophisticated suit. A brooch on his left side chest that itself was studded with diamonds.

As he walked in, it really felt his footsteps were making sound for an aura he emitted; Power and triumph. Seokjin glanced at man's lofty figure from head to toe that stood in all pride. Pride derived from success he was standing upon.

Seokjin faintly nodded to himself, his smile as it was in his natural way-beautiful and polite. This man indeed had something eye catching. If dominion was person then it would be Kim Namjoon.

Seokjin broke his gaze embarrassed by himself as if he had never seen any man before, and might be staring like an idiot. He glanced at Jimin who was anxiously rubbing his hands, his cheeks pulled for smile up with pink glow. Seokjin inaudibly giggled at him.

Seokjin quickly held an eye contact with this new man again who had his eyes stuck on him as well. Seokjin either had to raise his head to keep the eye contact with this taller man or keep eyes down for the heavy vibrant eyes that man possessed.

And he did the exact, broke the gaze away and went beside his husband who claimed his waist.
This must be little rude of Seokjin who didn't showed any words to welcome this man who was a special person but he has never contacted any man of success and high class, so he has no idea of what behavior he should keep for such kind of man.

"Welcome Namjoon hyung. It's so good to see you." Jimin chimed hugging hesitantly who after held Jimin's shoulders for few minutes, staring at him making Jimin have all feelings of falling again.

"Hello Jimin. It's a pleasant to you as well." Seokjin's ears were perked up at the strong voice of Namjoon that matched his appearance well.

"You're as pretty as I remembered you." Jimin flusteredly chuckled when Namjoon had his strong eyes on him.

"And you're as handsome as I had imagined. Just you turned into a lofty man in name and literally as well." Namjoon chuckled in his dark voice.

His eyes traveled to Taehyung who had his arm around his wife's waist. The wife who was certainly quite for this whole time. Taehyung stared at Seokjin who turns into an awkward figure around new people.

"Meet my wife, Seokjin." Taehyung knew his wife is very shy so he would never speak up to the break the ice. And so Taehyung had to introduce him. He gave a gentle push to his wife's back for to come forward and welcome this man.

"Hello." Seokjin coyly greeted.

"Nice to meet you Seokjin." He had really smooth deep barritoned voice.

"Likewise-" Seokjin smiled to him finally meeting eyes.

Namjoon reached out his hand for a shake which seokjin gladly took but was surprised, a small gasp he swallowed quickly when that man kissed the back of his palm, chastely. He shivered and flinched at it.

"I can see what this whole town has to say." Namjoon spoke, raising his single brow.
"My brother Taehyung indeed got the most beautiful wife." Again Seokjin had to wince at compliment and hide his face.

Taehyung grabbed older's shoulder playfully. "You just have arrived and got familiar with our town."

"Yeah, a small study of place." he shrugged his shoulders. He roamed his house around whole house and nodded his head. "Your house is so really magnificent, Tae." Said name had his chest filling in pride for hearing praises from man he proclaims as perfect and remarkable.

"Not good as yours. I've seen your manor in German. That was really staggering."
"But still, I can't believe on you who the little one used hold my finger whole the time as if life depended on it could build himself nearly a castle." Taehyung tittered and shook his head.

Seokjin nervously shot glance at his husband who wasn't bothered by the Namjoon's action; he was just busy in converse with that man.
Beauty kept rubbing his hand on back of his palm and walked to Jimin who was standing in corner.

"I can see you were quite surprised by his greet." Jimin whispered and spit a giggle. "Don't worry, this is just some western non-sense." he added taking Seokjin in kitchen.

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"Chit-chats for later, let's have dinner." Jimin chimed walking out of kitchen, interrupting the two men on couch who never stopped their talks since they arrived in house.

"Come on Namjoon hyung let's break a bread together after good time." Namjoon smiled and walked to the Dining table with Taehyung sitting on the very next chair beside him.

Maids and butlers brought sizzling cuisines. The red wine, white wine, veneto wine was served in shiny crystal glasses. Keeping all English dishes for dinner.

"Jimin and Seokjin come join us."

"Have whatever merrys you. Journey must've got you hungry and tired. Later we will have our time in smoking room. I have your favorite 'old Havanas' ready-But, if you're already exhausted and need to go to bed, then it's fine. We can meet directly tomorrow." Taehyung spoke cutting the tender steak and putting in mouth, later wiping mouth corners with hanky.

"All tiredness vanished into the cozy atmosphere here. Let's smoke and enjoy." Older Kim nodded, earning a grin from Taehyung.

Taehyung's eyes traveled to his wife who was sitting across him, glaring wincomely with his brows raised and head tilted.

"Sorry." Taehyung mouthed to him arching brows apologetically. He had promised Seokjin that he would quit smoking. Younger shook his head and smiled under his fallen hairs through lowering of his head when older puckered his lips, gesturing a subtle kiss.

While Kim Jimin was in his own little world, trying to initiate innocent talks but dropping it down for not wanting to peturb that man. He wanted to try to talk with Namjoon, but he had this undying ill confidence around this man he has feelings for. Because, sometimes Jimin is said to be little annoying and bigmouth which he doesn't want to prove in front of this man who's very dear to him.

Jimin breathed out and slowly breathed in, hiding his smile from some converse he had in himself. He couldn't stop beaming inside when he just realized that Namjoon isn't here for just a day. He'll be here for quite good time. So, he shouldn't be getting desperate to have his attention, he'd take slowly steps further and would try to build a bridge to this man's heart. All in goodtime.

Jimin smiled to himself recalling Seokjin's words earlier this afternoon.

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"Hey, ah! I totally forgot about the presents I have for you all." Namjoon
clicked his tongue and chuckled.

"This is unnecessary." Taehyung said.

"Not for me." Namjoon raised his brow and gave a shrug of shoulder.

He fetched his leather handbag and unclasped it. "Jimin." said name really levitated just when his name was taken by this handsome man. "Hm?" Jimin hummed.

"Here, this is the antique I got from my place, Germany. I am well aware of your hobby of collecting antiques." Jimin's eyes dazzled as he saw around 30 cm tall glass box with a ceremic carved figure of shepherd woman. "Hyung this is so beautiful!" He exclaimed and gasped, gazing at the beautiful statue. He loves collecting such small showcase antiques.

"Taehyung, this is wristwatch for you. The speciality of this is that it doesn't need to key again and again. Just one turn and it goes on for whole day." Namjoon gave him box containing the silver colored watch which got Taehyung amused thanking his cousin genuinely.

Jimin couldn't gulp down the soft young side of his callous brother who never had such big smile but look at him now. Jimin rolled his eyes and scoffed inaudibly.

Namjoon's eyes went to beauty who was almost glued to his husband's side. "I haven't forgotten you, brother in law. I have something for you as well." Seokjin winced in his seat.

"Here, I remember Taehyung saying me about his fiancé now wife's love for paintings, so this is for you." He handed him the really expensive looking paintbrush set with wooden carvings and soft hairs of it.

Seokjin blinked his big eyes and straightened his posture. A little hesitant to put his hand on it. He glanced at his husband beside him who nodded his head to accept it. "Don't upset me, please take it." Namjoon pleaded.

Seokjin couldn't take his eyes off the extraordinary gift this man just gave him. It looked like it takes handsome money to claim such possessions. Though, Seokjin had certainly bought many paintbrushes before and even his husband gifted him but gathering them all could never fill the amount this box has.

The price tag was still stuck below the box.

80$ !?

"Thank you." Namjoon smiled at flustered appreciation.

He looked up to see Namjoon's smirk displayed for him. With those dark brown unreadable eyes that held Seokjin's attention like a bird caught in chaotic winds.

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