November 26, 2019

"Sorry, I don't think I heard right? You want what?" Ari rose slightly from her seat, gripping the arms of the chair tightly and looking at Namjoon in astonishment. "Sweetheart, it was going to happen sooner or later. It better be now, it's going to…" Ari cut him off, raising a hand in front of his face.

"I don't want to know!" Ari growled and stood up, resting her hands on his desk and leaning forward, her face red with anger. Namjoon could barely contain his laughter, he wanted to hug and kiss her so much that his hands itched, but he had to stay calm.

"My love, just calm down and listen to me" he stood up and walked around the desk forcing her to sit down again and crouched between her knees placing his hands on her hips.

"No, Namjoon" she shook her head and her eyes filled with tears. "You don't understand, I'm not going to check my child over to some stranger who doesn't know how to take care of her, when I'm…" Namjoon jerked up and cupped her face, kissing her wildly and passionately.

Ari blinked in surprise and placed her hands on his, pulling away slightly. "What, the hell, are you doing, why do you always act like this when I'm mad at you, how can…" Namjoon kissed her again and Ari just sighed, letting herself be lifted from the chair and placed on the desk as Namjoon continued to take over her mouth , leaving her weak and breathless.

No matter how hard she tried, this man's magnetism always won her over. She had been sticking to her plan for a few days now and my god Namjoon was sweeter than caramel chocolate.

Taking her on dates, making her breakfast in bed, giving her flowers, watching romantic movies while cuddling her in bed, a kiss here and there. In general, he pampered her in every possible way.

And, to her amazement, she fell more and more in love with him, not sure if it was even possible, but it was. He spent every free second taking care of her, telling her how much he loved her, or taking them out for walks whenever Izeul wanted. He was holding her hand, a dream boyfriend at all.

"Ari, honey, you are the most amazing woman to ever exist and I am beyond happy that you accept Izeul as your daughter but if we want her to have siblings we need to find her a nanny" Namjoon pulled away slightly and the eyes of Ari widened, realizing what Namjoon was telling her.

"I…I…I didn't mean to…I'm sorry…it just slipped out of my mouth and…" Namjoon laughed at her flushed face and pecked her lips softly, looking at her with loving eyes.

"It's okay, baby, Izeul is your daughter just as much as mine. Neither me, nor Binna, could have chosen a better example of a mother's love than you" she looked down guiltily and Namjoon smiled hugging her and stroking her back soothingly.

"Problem is…" she looked up at him sharply, taking a deep breath. "That I'm selfish and want you mainly for myself!" he growled and she shook her head, rolling her eyes.

"Look, honey, we really need to find another nanny and, before we leave, so you have time to beat the crap out of her and model her however you see fit" Namjoon sighed and leaned down, kissing her jawline seductively.

"Yes...leave...where?" Ari moaned absentmindedly, closing her eyes and tossing her head back as his tongue trailed down her neck and down her collarbone.

"I miss you so much in bed, baby, why don't you just come back to me and let me make you scream?" Namjoon whispered in her ear, changing the subject.

"What...no...I..." Ari started to stammer, trying to get what was left of her brain cells to work, but Namjoon didn't give her that chance, plunging his tongue deep into her mouth.

"You're driving me crazy Ari!" Namjoon growled and pushed her back, bringing her hips up around his waist. His hand slid up her thigh and his fingers dug into her ass. Their kiss was getting rougher and more passionate, Ari pressed her lower body against him and Namjoon moaned low, biting her bottom lip, his hand moved and slid under her sweater, caressing her belly flutteringly.

"Oops, sorry!" Namjoon jerked back and Ari stood up startled, blushing insanely hard as Taehyung chuckled and hurried down. "Shit, I'm going to kill him!" Namjoon growled and looked at her hungrily, bringing himself back to her.

"Namjoon…" she pushed him away softly. Namjoon cursed and rested his hands on either side of her, resting his forehead against hers. "Damn it, baby, how do you want me to stay away from you, when every time I look at you, I want to rip your clothes off and fuck you like a wild animal, until you forget your name!" Namjoon whispered and pecked her lips lightly, feeling her slight smile.

"So my clothes are lucky that Taehyung interrupted us" Ari joked and Namjoon wrinkled his nose, giving her a mock angry look. "So then!" he raised an eyebrow and leaned in a little more and Ari leaned back some more.

“Namjoon…” Arie looked at him softly, biting her lip and Namjoon closed his eyes, lowering his head and sighing. "I know, I just miss you" he stood up and helped her off the desk. "But I'm here…" he looked at her from under his eyebrows. "You know I'm talking about sex, baby!" Namjoon growled so desperately that Ari almost felt sorry for him.

She pushed him into the chair behind him and sat sideways on his lap. Namjoon wrapped his arms around her waist and gently squeezed her thigh, burying his face in the crook of her neck. Suddenly he remembered something, jerking his head up and scooping her up in his arms, making her gasp in surprise.

"Where did you take me now?" Ari muttered, blinking in embarrassment, and Namjoon smirked. "I have a surprise for you!" he stated as he led her out of the office and into his bedroom.

"Namjoon, this is no surprise!" he just grinned and as soon as he closed the bedroom door behind them he released her with her back to him and facing the bedside table to the right of the bed where she used to sleep. "Don't just think about sex, baby, look!" he scolded her softly, pointing to her bedside table.

She sulked back and up at him and he took the opportunity to peck her lips. "Not me, baby, your surprise is in there" Namjoon smiled and Arie looked towards the locker in question.

"Namjoon, these are…" she pressed her hands to her mouth, looking at the increased number of photos on the nightstand. Ari stepped forward and looked at them. Her and Namjoon at dinner, her and Namjoon having a snowball fight, her and Izeul, just Ari holding a bouquet of flowers, the three of them at the ice rink.

And all their pictures mixed with theirs with Binna. Her eyes filled with tears and flowed, wetting her fingers as she turned to look at him with wide eyes of adoration. Namjoon hugged her back and also looked at the pictures.

"Well, do you like the surprise?" Namjoon asked and Ari nodded, sniffling. "How...when did you manage..." she slid her hands over his, leaning against his chest. "Anything for my queen" Namjoon whispered in her ear, lightly brushing his lips against her neck.

"It's really lovely, Namjoon, thank you" Ari sobbed softly and Namjoon turned her to him, cupping her face to look into his eyes. He wiped away her tears with his thumbs and kissed her gently.

"I never wanted you to feel neglected or think that I didn't appreciate your love. I never compared you to Binna, my love, simply because there is no basis for comparison. She...Binna never made me feel the way you make me.” he smiled sadly.

"Binna foundation Bangtan, she was strong and brave, just like you, but you're gentle, loving, and you make me feel like I can do anything, like I'm the strongest man in the world. Despite your strength, you manage to show me, that you need me, my attention, you seek it, and Binna was never like that.” he closed his eyes and rested his chin on her forehead.

"And that's one of the reasons I love you so much. I need to know that you need me too, baby." he sighed and looked at her, narrowing his eyes. "No, no, don't cry, please…" Ari sobbed biting her lip and buried her face in his chest, hugging him around the waist as hard as she could.

"That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me!" Ari sobbed. "I'll always need you, I only look strong, but I'm actually scared to death, I'm terrified, every time you walk out the door, every time I have to take Izeul out. And I'm even more afraid that I'm not enough good and one day you'll realize it and leave me!” Ari cried and Namjoon felt her tears wet his shirt.

"Hey, hey…" he picked her up, pulled her closer and sat on the bed, settling her on his lap. Ari wrapped her legs around his waist and cried even harder as he stroked her hair and back in an attempt to comfort her.

"Never, my love, look at me!" he commanded softly and she raised her red watery eyes, sniffling loudly. "I love you, Hyun Ari, and never, no matter what happens, no matter how many more times you ask for proof of my love, no matter how many more trials you put me through" he softly pecked her lips. "I will never let you leave me or even think about leaving you!" Namjoon's voice was soft, yet firm and persuasive, and Ari nodded slightly, nuzzling her face into him again.

"Sorry" Ari sobbed. "I don't know why I felt so insecure, it's just…" she pouted and Namjoon wrinkled his nose and smiled. "There's nothing to apologize for, baby, you were right, I really did act like an ass, forgetting that you needed attention too after giving me yours." she sighed and hugged him tightly again.