The competition level was fierce today. There were six people competing and two would go back home.

The one hour was ticking away and the chefs had to make 3 dishes. Two mains and one side salad. Today's theme was anything vegetables. The heat due to burning stoves on the counter and the brutal competition was getting out of the hand. The condition of actual hell from the hotel kitchen was simulated.

There were extras who were assigned to distract the chefs. Extras who were interjecting by asking the chefs that customer is asking about certain ingredient or they want to know about how certain recipe was created. Not only, chefs were being evaluated for cooking but also their politeness, attitude to work under pressure, presence of mind and administrative skills.

Judging panel was taking rounds observing any mistake, cleanability of the counter, chef's way of taking in problems and other aspects which were not revealed yet to participants.

The dishes were presented and the Judgement was done. Now was the time that picked everyone's heart beats. Judges have tasted the dishes and it was Jimin's turn finally. He was brushing his hair up, biting his lips as he heaved a heavy sigh.

He presented the dishes to the chefs and explained them.

Chermoula-roasted veg with chickpeas and couscous

Avocado, pumpkin seed and spinach salad

Caponata with grilled garlic ciabatta

Chefs expected unique combination of ingredients from Jimin. They were impressed. After tasting the food they asked one question for everyone to answer.

Q. What would you have to say to your fellow contestants if you loose to go back home and they win?

A1. Give me a job at your Kitchen.

A2. Let's stay in touch.

A3. Congrats! Let's keep in touch.

A4. Let's stay in touch.

A5. I think I also deserved to win because my dishes were as good as you.

A6. First of all I would congratulate everyone to make it till here. I am No Master Chef, have no brand promotions, no cookery shows but I love feeding people, connect over food, cook for them and establish a coterie with shared interests. If you love to eat and most importantly if you want to be a friend, winners here or looser, my dinner table is open for you.

Needless to say, the last answer earned a loud applause from everyone. Four black aprons were brought to the kitchen. Jimin's heart was wilding as if it will loose free out of rib cage as he was sweating profusely as the names were being announced.

Judge turned the final apron towards the chefs and Jimin broke down on the floor, sobbing. It was his name which was flashing on the apron.

"One more step." He mumbled to himself as he got back up, proudly and accepted the apron with such poise and elegance.

First thing he did was call Jungkook after coming out.

Jungkook! Guess what?

It is so easy Jimin. Give me a tough one from next time. Congratulations.

How did you know?

Your voice is literally so high pitched like a squeaky toy.

I know. I am sorry. I can't contain my happiness. Is this real Jungkook? Did I actually win?

Jimin, you need to be more confident about yourself. I wish you knew how people think of your cooking.

Thanks Jungkook. I am in euphoria.

What are you going to do now? You have whole evening to yourself? I can come, if you allow me.

"You know, Jungkook! I have had a bucket list and oddly enough I had done more than half the things in that list with you." Jimin slyly let it out.

"Oh really, I had no idea." It was now Jungkook's turn to be nervous.

How would you? It was only hung on my counter which is accessible only to me and who else hmm? let me guess. Oh yes, you..

I don't know what you are talking about.

Come on Jungkook. You seriously thought I would not be able to guess? You underestimate me young man.

Leave it all aside, tell me what are you going to do now?

You know my bucket list better than me. You tell me what am I doing?

"Jimin!" Jungkook was whining on the other end of the call.

Okay! I won't tease you. For now I am going to go eat by myself and take a stroll to Eiffel tower.

Have a good time. Be ready for tomorrow.

Oh yeah! Horse ride. I totally forgot about that.

No problem. What am I if not your personal alarm clock and reminder? Bye.

**

Jimin with a sense of freedom and accomplishment walked and stopped at one small outdoor café which was his stop. He took in the surrounding air deeply with a smile so beautiful it could compete with flowers. It was a genuine smile as a result of one milestone he crossed and he was feeling like this after years.

Taking in the ambiance he scuffled one chair which was a little far from the bustle. He could see Eiffel tower. He could not help but think about Jungkook. How would his life be if they were together. He is roaming around the city of love all alone but nothing could crush his spirits today. For today was the day of celebration.

He asked a worker from the restaurant to click his picture for the keepsake. He was once taught by his father to maintain a journal and jot down his feelings in the real time. Nothing else can compare to that. New technology promised visual representation of it but writing about it with your hands made it all special and Jimin was nothing if not nostalgic.

He got his spaghetti with cut hot dogs, mini pizza and wine. Slowly, he savored them and it started to get dark. Paying for food he collected himself with a slight exhilaration in his heart and rambled towards the icon of love. He was happy he could strike off two things on his bucket list today. And if God be merciful, the motion has set for future events if and when he wins to get his books published.

The place looked mesmerizing. The lights so bright that they were dominating the starts. Some teenagers, some old couples and some adults sat under the shadow of tall monument. One thing common between them was they all had someone to hold hands with.

Jimin felt a light kick to his heart but he was jolted to his senses as he thought he saw someone. Someone he was thinking about. Could it be?

**

If Jungkook comes in front of Jimin he is going to flip. I think he should not be angry at him though. I mean Jungkook is only spying on him, not anything extreme. He is such a pooch, harmless as candy.

Next update tomorrow, as promised!