Afterwards there was another silence. but soon people returned to their own conversations and dancing.

The King and queen made their movements towards us. when they stood in front of us, I bowed.

     'So this is the famous spy which was all the fuss about a 2 months ago?'

I awkwardly looked up, sensing the hostility in what he said. We were standing very close and he said it in a low voice so that no one could hear it obviously.

      'How did you get an invite?' the king asked and let's say it wasn't the most welcoming or kind thing to ask. He was surely not happy I was here.

     'Father' Jungkook said upset

     'Jimin took me as a +1' I answered politely.

      'Aha alright. I will be frank; I do not support whatever this is' the king said without any hesitation.

My heart dropped.

     'What's wrong with you' Jungkook gritted his teeth. 

     'We will discuss this later Jungkook. I can't believe you are so reckless.'

The queen squeezed the kings arm.

      'This is not the place nor time honey' she then turned to me.   

       'Welcome to our home, I am sorry for what happened to you and I hope that you regardless of my husbands words can enjoy this night to celebrate Jungkook's birthday.'

In a way it did feel as if she was more open to my presence so I smiled as Jungkook again took my hand.

      'Thank you'

      'If you excuse us, I think we will dance again.' Jungkook let out while already making a movement to walk away.

The King growled but nodded. 

Jungkook swiftly put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer.

       'Don't let him ruin this y/n, I'll talk to him' Jungkook almost whispered in my ear

We danced another song, and another, and another until it was time for everyone to slowly head out. I had called Taehyung who was going to pick me up again and he indicated he had arrived.

We were in the ballroom still, and there were still quite some people around.

      'Taehyung is here, so I have to go' I said to Jungkook. He wasn't great at hiding his disappointment. he laid his hand on my cheek.

     'I am happy you decided to come'

      'yeah thanks to Jimin' I said and he chuckled

      'I guess I should thank my cousin.'

      'but I am happy I came as well' I added. 

Then my smile turned a bit sad. 

      'hey y/n what's on your mind?' he asked softly.

     'It's just ... I wanted to show you that I am all in for this, but perhaps with your father against it we did make the right decision to stay away from each other.'

      'Hey don't say that, he just doesn't understand.'

I sighed 'yeah, we will see what happens, but I will go now' I kissed him on the cheek and I was about to walk away when he took my hand. He pulled me closer for a hug

        'y/n whatever lies in our way, look far into the distance because what we shared is still where my heart entrusts'

His words were rather cryptic but I understood what he meant. 

My heart was beating rapidly against my chest.

I was so in love with this human.

     'I uh' I didn't have a good reply. Jungkook triumphantly smiled with his bunny smile. 

      'y/n speechless? that's a first... now go, I speak to you tomorrow okay?' he said and I nodded.

      'I speak to you tomorrow'

And with that I left the ballroom.

I actually wanted to find Jimin and thank him but he I think had already left.

Just before I headed out the palace I heard my name called out again. 

Queen pov

       'y/n' I said and she turned around, her eyes widened slightly, probably not expecting me. I walked towards her until we faced each other. y/n bowed a little.

      'I hope you enjoyed this night' I said.

y/n looked in doubt as if I asked her a trick question.

      'I did, you have a beautiful home of course, but I was most happy to see Jungkook on his birthday again.'

      'The thing I wished to ask you, and I want you answer in all honesty, is what your intentions are towards my son. I mean you two in the way you are now, with your occupation, are not compatible. therefore, I was surprised to see you here'

y/n swallowed but then looked straight into my eyes and she took a deep breath before speaking. 

     'I have nothing to offer your son, I don't have any connections or relations to any royals, I don't have a parent that owns a successful business. I actually don't really have parents anymore. and honestly sometimes I actually wished he wasn't a prince because it would have made everything so much easier. but I know that I made the decision to give up my spy life the moment I danced with him tonight and I don't regret that because I love him. and I wanted him to know that I would choose him, always.'

I listened attentively until she was done. 

    'Thank you for your answer, I know enough. Have a safe trip home darling' I eventually said and y/n nodded, a bit puzzled as to why I asked the question.

All the guests had left and Jungkook had very subtly retreated to his room, probably not in the mood to face his father. Which after their word exchange this evening wasn't a complete surprise. 

After thanking all the staff and security I also returned to the bedroom. Chang Sik was already lying down in our bed. it seemed he was giving me some cold shoulder.

     'okay you know I don't like to go to bed with a disagreement, so say what you have to say' I eventually said

      'you disagreed with me in public, you shouldn't encourage Jungkook to pursue that girl. They can't be together.'

I sighed 'honey, would you please take a minute to look passed your ideas about what kind of girl Jungkook should be with but look at what makes him happy.'

There was a silence and eventually Chang sik sighed.

      'He did look happy when they danced together.'

I knew at this point he was changing his mind.

      'yes he did'

He sighed again, turning to me.

     'But she has nothing to offer, she has no title, no money, no family.'

    'Neither did I' I replied

     'You know what I mean love,'

     'No I don't, it's only because we happened to meet earlier, when we were kids. Y/n just happened to meet Jungkook later, besides perhaps she doesn't have those things but she has other qualities that will be good for him.'

     'but let's say she does, she still has no idea what she is getting herself into when she will date him.'

     'Does anyone truly know that?'

Chang sik raised his eyebrow and then smiled

      'You like her.'

     'Yes I do, she shows resilience and she knows what she wants.'

      'Sound like someone I know' he answered

I kissed him 'just give her a chance. '

      'Fine, you have convinced me. I'll talk to our son in the morning.'

      'I love you, you know that' I said

     'yes, yes now you do' he answered pulling me closer in an embrace.