July 17, 2019

Ari woke up early, careful not to wake Hwan, her boyfriend, she went into the bathroom and stood in front of the mirror.

Biting her lip, she took off the tank top she had been sleeping in, tossed it into the laundry basket and removed her underwear, dropping it into the basket and stepped into the shower.

The hot water made her growl, but she tried to muffle the sound, glancing sideways at the door. Taking a deep breath, Ari leaned her forehead against the wall.

On the second day, Ari had decided to go to work early to prepare breakfast for Izeul. She was very fond of the little one, a lively and funny child.

Last night she had managed to read most of the information Mr. Kim had given her. Izeul didn't seem to have any set routine, so Ari had decided to create one for her.

She turned off the water and wrapped herself in a towel, tucking it over her chest. She stood again in front of the mirror and wiped away the steam that had clung to the smooth surface.

"You're up" she flinched at the sound of Hwan's voice. "Yeah, I want to go early" she tried not to look at him, walking past the bed on her way to the wardrobe.

"Honey, I'm sorry…" his arms wrapped around her waist and she froze. "It's nothing…" Ari whispered, trying not to shiver as he brushed her hair back, placing light kisses on her neck.

"Go back to bed, let me show you how sorry I am…" he turned her towards him and she closed her eyes, trying to hide the fear so as not to provoke it unnecessarily.

He led her back to the bed, forcing her to sit up. Bumping her shoulder softly, he pressed her against the mattress, kissing her.

Two hours later:

"Ariii!" Izeul's voice rang through the house like a bell ringing, followed by her running footsteps.

"Just in time,sweetie, look what I got!" Ari turned around with a plate full of pancakes covered in maple syrup. "Whoa!" Izeul squealed happily and Ari placed the plate on the counter, helping her into the high chair.

Izeul stuck her fork into the pancakes Ari had presciently already sliced. "What will we do today?" the little girl asked, munching on her breakfast temptingly as Ari washed the used dishes.

"How about we go for a walk first, then maybe make lunch together?" Ari asked wiping her hands on her jeans and smiled at Izeul.

Izeul thought, tapping her temple with the other end of her fork. Ari leaned on the counter across from her, patiently awaiting her decision. Her long ponytail fell to the sides of her face and she swept it back deftly.

Izeul stared at her hair. "How about we play hair salon?" the little girl asked enthusiastically and Ari blinked. "Why do I get the feeling you're going to be the hairdresser?" she asked and Izeul grinned charmingly.

"I guess I have no choice?" Ari asked and Izeul shook her head, her lips pursed. "Eat your breakfast and we'll see" Ari smiled and Izeul went back to the food.

"Is there any for us?" Ari looked at the two men who had just entered the kitchen. "Uncle Jimin, Uncle Taehyung!" Izeul giggled as Jimin leaned down and planted a loud kiss on her forehead. "Good morning princess!" he rubbed his nose against hers and she giggled again.

"The new nanny?" Ari turned to the taller man and nodded. "Hyun Ari, nice to meet you" she smiled as she put pancakes on their plates. "I'm Taehyung but you can call me Tae, this short one is Jimin." Taehyung introduced them and Jimin let out a theatrical sigh.

"You could have missed the height one!" he hissed and Izeul giggled again. "Then how would she know you're Jimin?" Taehyung joked and Ari smiled.

Placing the plates in front of them, she looked them over, wondering how all the men in the house could be so attractive. The two continued to banter as they ate, Izeul bursting into laughter.

An hour later, Ari was sitting in Izeul's room, staring in horror at her hair in the mirror, which was sticking out in all sorts of directions. She would never be able to fix it, and Izeul didn't seem to be finished with her creation at all.

Someone knocked on the door and Izeul hurried to open it. “Uncle Jin!” he bent down and lifted her into his arms, then his eyes fell on Ari, who looked at him desperately.

Seokjin tried not to laugh, he really tried, but after a few seconds of unsuccessfully trying, he burst out laughing, shaking his head. Ari sighed and rolled her eyes, standing up.

"Isn't she beautiful, Uncle Jin?" Izeul asked and Seokjin looked at her, nodding, unable to put his opinion into words. “Sweetie, I think Uncle Jin wants a haircut too!” Ari narrowed her eyes and smirked devilishly as Izeul looked at Jin with wide-eyed happiness.

"Oh yeah!" the child squealed and Seokjin looked horrified at Ari who was grinning widely with her hands on her chest. "It won't do, you little devil!" Seokjin snapped, letting go of Izeul and running out of the room.

"Let's get him, sweetie!" Ari laughed and both ran after him. Seokjin squealed and quickened his pace, running down the stairs.

"Get him, Ari!" Izeul yelled breathlessly as Seokjin positioned himself in the kitchen, behind the kitchen island, with Ari and Izeul on the other side, stalking him.

"What are you doing?" Taehyung looked between Seokjin, Izeul, and Ari's hair in amazement. "I want to do Uncle Jin's hair too but he's running away" Izeul fumed and Taehyung looked at him with raised eyebrows.

"Should I help?" Taehyung leaned down slightly and pinched Izeul's cheek, who was nodding vigorously. "Don't you dare, kid!" Seokjin growled, but too late, Taehyung was already running after him.

"Come on, hyung, you wouldn't say no to Izeul, would you, it's just a haircut!" Taehyung called after him. "Then why don't you take the hot seat, huh?" Seokjin roared at him, running towards the front door.

Izeul ran after them laughing and Ari just watched them smiling. "What they do?" she jumped startled. "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you, I'm Min Yoongi" the man bowed and Ari sighed in relief, returning the greeting.

"Izeul is experienced as a hairdresser" she explained, pointing to her hair. Yoongi blinked with a small 'O' trying not to laugh. "I know, I know, I'm Ari by the way." she introduced herself.

"I see you and Izeul get along well." Yoongi made a face as Seokjin squealed frantically, flying back into the house still being chased by Taehyung and Izeul.

Ari laughed and jumped away, making room for Seokjin, who stepped between her and Yoongi. "She's adorable, it's hard not to fall in love with her at first sight" Ari smiled and looked after the three.

"She's like her mother in that regard" Yoongi commented and Ari looked at him thoughtfully. “Condolences, as far as I know she died before Izeul even got to know her” Yoongi nodded, leaning on the door frame between the kitchen and the hall.

"Thanks, but keep in mind that we don't talk about her in front of Izeul." Ari nodded in understanding. "I guess, but one day she'll want to know about her mother" Ari looked down and Yoongi took the opportunity to get a better look at her. She was tall for a woman, probably taller than him.

"That'll be Namjoon's problem" Yoongi answered after a moment and Ari looked at him. She hadn't seen this Kim Namjoon yet, but judging by his daughter, he was probably an amazing person.

"Ariii" Izeul's scream startled her and she ran to the back of the kitchen where Seokjin, Taehyung and Izeul had disappeared a moment ago. Yoongi followed her.

Ari came to a screeching halt in the doorway and Yoongi bumped into her, making her take a few more steps. The image was mind-blowing and Ari blinked before bursting into laughter.

Seokjin was rolling on the ground, Taehyung on top of him, trying to hold him down while Izeul bounced on top of his head, holding several strands of hair that she was furiously rubbing between her palms.

“Ari, help me…” Seokjin cried and she stepped forward, lifting Izeul off his head. "Come on,sweetie, it's time to make lunch" she laughed and the kid immediately forgot about Seokjin and his hairstyle.

Taehyung stood up, patting his clothes, and Seokjin sat in the dust, timidly touching his hair. "I like her" Yoongi stated before leaving the two ridiculous looking men looking after him in surprise.