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The best way to love a woman is to let her bloom like a flower so that you can enjoy her beauty without plucking her petals. - Author: Debasish Mridha

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Vincenza pov

Namjoon found the whole thing amusing. The fact that you weren't impressed with him getting spoiled on 'Valentine's Day.' and not you. When he hugged you tighter, you just scrunched up your nose. Walking side by side on the sidewalk made you feel better.

Namjoon smiles as he gazes down at your sparkling eyes. You enjoy being wrapped in his powerful arms.

"Come on, sweetie...some stores might still have Valentine's Day leftovers." He took your small hand in his and led you into a nearby shop selling all sorts of cute western trinkets. Your eyes sparkled as you rounded a romantic corner.

"Oh, my goodness! Look at that Jooni! A love corner. Let us explore. I'm going to spoil you today, my sweet little Valentine!" You start celebrating by jumping up and down. The shop assistants were captivated by this stunning blonde girl who resembled a K-pop star.

You take his hands in yours and lead him to another corner. You surprised him by steering him away from the "love corner."

"Joon, please go keep those shop assistants company while I buy you something, and no peeking! and you are not permitted to flirt with them, "You warned him with a thin forefinger. He smirked amusedly as you summoned the assistant to keep Joon company while you shop. She was more than willing to talk to the handsome stud.

"OK, sweetie...take your time." He grins as he follows the assistant to a table with old historical books that instantly take his interest. While you look with interest at the table. All the products were on sale from the old Valentine stock, which was still in good condition and quality.

You just shook your head and murmured, "Well, Joon will just have to accept a gift. OK, operation Valen-Joonie-tine's Day has just begun," you say, motioning to another shop assistant for help. She discreetly brought you a cute basket and you placed the different chosen items in the basket to hide them from peeking eyes.

After all the items were rung up and you walked out with a big smile on your face, with packets of cute items in gift bags.

"Don't you want me to carry all those packets for you... even though they are technically mine?" He inquired, his gaze falling to your bulging arms, which were stuffed with packages.

As you looked at his grin, you laughed. "No, you just want to take a look. I'll give it to you when the time comes. So, Mr. CEO, be patient." You smirk as you connect your elbow to his arm. Happiness radiates from you like magical energy. Namjoon caught it immediately. You take a seat when you come across a cute bench.

"What's next on the agenda? Are you not hungry?" He was curious. When he looks at his bucket list, he is concerned about what his "Frosty" is planning.

"Ok, here is one: buy street food from a vendor and make his/her day." Well, let's find a street food restaurant or stall. I'm starving. I can even eat you. " You pout as he chuckled, pinching your cheek.

"Okay, let's do it and call it a day. Remember how you promised to give me another gift?" He nods and walks sideways, taking your hand in his. He decided to park the car further down the road and go for a leisurely walk with her.

You notice many people going about their daily lives while walking. As you cast a sidelong glance at Joon, your heart begins to ache. You could tell your feelings for this intelligent man were futile. Why are you so taken with the most unattainable man?

You're not his type; he'd marry a strong, intelligent heiress from a wealthy family, like that redhead from his office.

You simply look up at his bright smile and dismiss your feelings of helplessness.

You'll enjoy the week with Joonie and the happiness that surrounds him.

Some people admire you and think you're a very cute couple. You two look great together.

The aromas assaulted your senses as you passed some of the stalls. You smiled brightly as you drew an equally happy Joon towards the first stand that made your mouth water.

You both bowed to the older lady, who smiled brightly.

5. Buy street food from a vendor and make his/her day.

She explains the various snacks to you. Your eyes were wide and you just stood there in awe as she candidly explained to Joon. He only bought street food when he was at university and he and his friends decided to just stroll through the street markets.

But his family had a personal chef, and his mother never wanted him and his sister to eat greasy take-out. She is very health-conscious. If they wanted to eat gimbap, their chef could make it.

Frosty's awed expression as her eyes studied all the good items in front of her made him smirk. She was astounded.

"What do you want to eat, sweetie?" He motioned to the various snacks that looked so delicious.

"I'd like to try gimbap and some meat skewers on the sticks," you say with a grin. "Perhaps two of them. as well as roasted marshmallow ice cream. It looks fantastic."

He smiled at the happy woman and ordered two of everything. He decided to order extra so you could take it home or share it with the flower shop workers.

"Thank you so much, Joon," you say cheerfully, "let's sit here and eat and watch the people." You show him a secluded table in the tent's corner.

"Is it all...any drinks?" the lady inquired as she arranged your food in containers.

Joon placed an order for a bottle of Soju. You had a taste with Chiji. Your grandmother is mostly concerned that if you drink too much, you will say things that will land you in serious trouble.

Joon was leading you to the table where you wanted to sit. The food was delicious, and you smiled as you noticed how relaxed Joon appeared.

"Are you having a good time so far?"You asked in between bites of your gimbap rolls. The lady was so cordial that she even cut it into thin sushi rolls for you.

Joon smiles contentedly as he wipes his mouth after enjoying a whole bunch of Eomuk skewers and Hotteok.

"It was delicious...I need to come here more often. Gosh, the food is glorious and affordable...so how many points will we be doing today? " He asked you with raised eyebrows.

You smirk. " We have done five so far. And it is still early. We have two hours left. Can we please do an extra one or two? You can choose from your list. I'll do the seven one when you drop me off. " You suggest.

"No worries. So, can I have my Valentine's Day gifts now? I'm very interested in what you have in store for me." When he saw your eyes, his smirk brightened. You nearly choked on your soju.

"Oh, I almost forgot...take off your sweater jacket." You make a hand motion to him.

"Why?" He rubbed his brows, perplexed. You ignored him and rummaged through one of the large gift bags, giving him a piece of material.

Namjoon grinned as he looked down and saw it was a grey t-shirt with black lettering.

"Put it on quickly over your t-shirt," you advise.

He smirked as he read the words on the t-shirt and removed his sweater jacket before slipping on the t-shirt. Your eyes almost budged out at his muscled arms, and you almost became breathless as you remembered how he caressed you in his arms. You wish he would allow you to kiss him again. He could only smirk as he noticed you shamelessly checking him out when he looked up at your wide eyes. You have a red face and you are biting your lips in a low-key embarrassment.

As you pull out one item, you smile brightly. As he saw it, Joon's eyes widened in surprise. A cute toilet paper with a naughty logo.

He took it in his hands and look from you to it, "Frosty! Oh, my gosh. Really? " He reads the words on the paper, "I love the 💩' out of you." He grins as he starts to laugh. This girl is filled with surprises.

You smile, "Well, it's Valen-Joonie-tines Day as of today. I declare it a very fun day for Joonie only. I want you to put it in your main bathroom, but you are not going to use it. It's a momento from me... OK?"

Namjoon pressed his lips together as he looked into her eyes that shot warning signals to him, "OK...Frosty." He shook his head at her antics.

You took out the next item. Joonie grins at the cute 'heart and milk' socks, "This is cute."

"I think so too. That is why you're going to wear it to work tomorrow," you smirked, as he looked befuddled. Wear this to work? Oh my! He doesn't even want to imagine Mi-young and Yeji's faces. How will he explain it to his mom?

The next item almost made him choke on his soju drink. It was a box of chocolates, but the strangest type. He looked at you and burst out laughing. Hoseok and Jimin will relish this.

"Really... Frosty... butthole chocolates?" he chuckled, looking you in the eyes."Thank you...it will be difficult to eat it and not think about the actual body part." He placed the box on the table as you took out another item.

"Frosty...don't tell me you spend too much on these items?"He looks concerned. He wondered if she is still a student.

"Don't worry...my handsome CEO. I work for my own money. So, enjoy your gifts...and there are more! " You chuckled at his widening eyes.

"And this is a game card called, Talk, Flirt, or Dare board game. I never heard of it...so the two of us can play it another time... if you want to play it with me of cause..but it's for couples mainly...cause the dares are a bit ... too intimate," you smile as you hand it to him.

"Oh, wow! Can't wait to see what it's about?" he softly muttered looking at it, flipped it open, and took out a 'Flirt ' card- hmm...he discreetly look at you, thinking about the question on the card---just maybe he would love to play this game with Frosty---he smirk as he thought about the question, 'give your partner a sensual massage' It's definitely for mature couples only.

"I hope you like the first installment of your gifts. Now for your second installment, "you take the second gift bag and pull out another item. You can't wait to see his face on certain items.

"Now this one, you need to wear it until we reach the car...no complaints or murmuring OK." You giggle as you notice how wide his eyes have become.

"You...Do you want me to put this heart headband on? Do you know how ridiculously I will look? Ugh, common Frost! It will be so embarrassing. " He whined as he studied the red-heart-sequenced headband.

You said with a deadpan expression, "Don't belittle my gift. It will help you swallow some of your pride and eat some humble pie if you are proud. Stop being such a spoiled brat. You'll wear it with dignity ... end of the story. Today you are not Mr. CEO. Okay, you're my Joonie."

Namjoon almost choked on his saliva as a result of Frosty's strict demeanor. She can be frightening. He took a deep breath and hesitantly took the headband, closing his eyes for a second before having the courage to put it on his head. You snatched it from his grasp, rose from your seat, and stretched your body across the table to reach Joonies face, pulling it closer against you and gently placing it on his head.

Namjoon's face flushed as he was pushed unceremoniously against your soft female chest. He became aware of his body's unexpected reaction to your innocent proximity...your rose-scented perfume tantalized his senses.

You sat down and smiled, "See you look cute..." before snapping a cute photo of a pouting Joon. Namjoon just grimaces as you pout, trying not to laugh at how adorable and ridiculous he appears. If his employees had to see him now, he'd die of embarrassment. But he'll go to any length for this beauty.

"OK, you look extra handsome!" you exclaim, amused by the moving hearts on his headband that move whenever he shakes or moves his head. Such as those bobblehead dolls.

"Yeah right," he simply said, shaking his head, "Are we done?" You waggle your eyes and smirk...

"Oh no!" he thumped his head on the table, showing his inability to say 'no' to this blonde.

"Ugh, common Joon...the next three items are really cute. I want you to place this in your office so that you can think about me often...here "you hand him a cute box.

It was a mug with the words "you don't know how much I love you". He smiles when his fingers trace over the words. His eyes were filled with affection as he watched how you dug again into the gift bag. He wonders what went through your mind when you bought it for him. Does it resonate with your heart? He dismissed that feeling and just enjoyed being your Valen-Joonie-tines day.

She took out a long rectangular box. It was a wine bottle.

"You bought wine," he said, looking surprised at your smiling face. The front of the package has an opening and he could read the label softly, "It's hard to shop for you...You got everything you ever wanted and it's me. "

Joonie burst out of laughter. You giggle as you look at his joyful face.

"Do you like it? You only drink it when you're thinking of me, okay? Will you think about me? "you suddenly ask him with a nervous tone in your voice. Joon looked at your seriousness.

He took your hands into his on the table and said, "How can I not think about you? You brought the fun back to my life... Frosty. Thank you. Every glass that I will take when I relax or write, you will come to mind. "

Your eyes sparkled as he said it. Namjoon smiles into your clear blue eyes. Gosh, Frosty is so oblivious to her beauty. Her eyes constantly mesmerized him.

He clears his throat as she smirks, taking out the last item. She turned the dark charcoal black box upside down, obscuring the image.

Namjoon's hand shot to his mouth. His jaws dropped almost to the floor when he took the box and, lo and behold, the intended item was inside the box. He looks at your laughing face as tears appear at the corners of your eyes.

"WHAT THE HELL? Frosty!!! "Why?" he stammered out as he saw the image on the box that already made his mouth water just thinking about it. Frosty looks innocent, but underneath that cool, innocent facade is a steamy, hot Italian girl. He can attest to that, seeing that they had a hot make-out session a day ago. He told himself not to kiss her anymore. It's a little too dangerous for his mental health.

Looking at her exuberance he could just laugh with you.

"Joon...it was so fun to see your reaction. You can let me model it for you and the rewards will be as sweet as candy..." you snort as he looked at the photo with furrowed brows.

You press your lips tightly not to burst out in laughter. Joonie's eyes became hooded as he looked at the image of a candy bra. A bra wired with colored candy. This will make the Bangtan Elite Club tease him for life.

You took a deep breath, "I'm sorry, Joon. It was hilarious to see your jaw drop to the floor. You can give it as a gift to one of your married friends...or your...er girlfriend...or not. Perhaps the prank gift went too far...return it. If I have a significant other, I'll wear it one day." The last part is said softly. You know you'll never get the chance to wear it for him. You quietly extended your hand to reclaim the box.

Namjoon, who looks conflicted, pulls it from your grasp "A gift is a gift, Frosty. I'll keep it until I need it. Thank you very much." He quickly placed all of his unusual Valentine's Day gifts back into the gift bags before she had another idea.

You smile, "Ok! It's yours to do whatever you want with it. "

Namjoon's eyes widened as he looked at the time on his expensive wristwatch. "Frosty...we can only do one thing on the list. I need to head back to the office. We still needed to make this street vendor lady's day. "

You repack all the dirty containers in a plastic bag to throw away.

"What do you suggest?" You look at the tent that has started to fill up with other lunchtime goers. The lady serving behind the counter has two extra workers who came in to help her with the food.

You and Joonie stood up, took your other food containers and gift bags, and moved to the counter. Some of the women who sat and ate looked with interest at the handsome guy who wore the cute headband and Valentine's t-shirt.

When walking past you, a very pretty girl in a black office suit noticed and giggled. She came to a complete stop and gripped Joons' arm as she read the words on his T-shirt. Her eyes sparkled in his eyes.

"Are you single because baby you are totally 100% boyfriend material... it's not Valentine's Day...but man, you look sexy by the way?"

She is openly flirting with him. Frosty narrowed her eyes at this girl. What the hell!

"Please don't ask..." smirks Namjoon. Frosty dragged him to the counter.

"Hmm, someone appears to be a little jealous," he observed Frosty's pursed lips.

"No, I am not," you retorted back. Namjoon just smirked at your scrunched-up nose cutely.

When you reach the lady, she smiles widely and points confusedly at his headband. Namjoon just sigh at the unnecessary attention this headband cause him. The other patrons who were waiting for the orders discreetly chuckled. You just grin as Joonie calls the lady to one side. He discreetly asked her how much she was renting this spot for her street food restaurant.

She was very surprised when he asked her. When she told him, he asked her for her banking details and, before your wide eyes, he transferred a year's rent fees to her. When she saw the notification on her phone, she placed her hand over her mouth in shock.

You were flabbergasted at Joon's generosity. He gave her enough money to settle a year's rent, even enough to buy product ingredients for three to six months. She was so happy and bowed many times in front of a flustered Namjoon. You smiled as you both bowed and left her food tent.

You look at Namjoon with big wide blue eyes and say, "Wow! Joon. You made her day. You've become my new hero."

Namjoon flushed bright red at your open admiration of this good deed. You turn around and see how the lady points excitedly at you, showing an older man who might've been her husband, their new benefactor.

He took your hand in his and you walked silently back to where you parked the car. People who passed just smirked at you as they looked at Joonie with his cute headband.

When you placed all your bags in your vehicle, you slid into your seat. You felt a little exhausted but elated for this successful 'date'.

Before he drove off, Namjoon looked at you with an undefined emotion in his eyes.

"Thank you, Frosty. I had a good time today." He suddenly extended his hand and tenderly caressed your flushed cheek. "Frosty, you are a true diamond. I er... "His phone rang just as he was about to finish his sentence. He exhaled as he unlocked his phone.

You still sat dazed, looking in front of you, wondering what he wanted to say when you were so rudely interrupted.

He sighed deeply as he saw the ID caller. It was his mom. He opened his phone and answered.

"OK, Eomma.I'll see you at six. " He sighed deeply as he started the car and drove away.

Namjoon exhaled deeply. It appears that his mother and Shancai's mother will be joining them for dinner. He wanted to scream at himself, remembering how he had given his mother hope by telling her he was thinking about marrying Shancai. He knows his mother wants the best for him and it has been her lifelong dream for him to be married to her best friend's child. They promised each other their children's hands in marriage.

As he looked into the face of a very joyful Frosty, he felt guilt gnawing at his insides, and he knew there would be no better or easier way not to break her heart...

.......

After a leisurely drive, he dropped Frosty off in front of Kwon Petals.

You give Joon a soft smile. You took your backpack and a small gift from it. It was wrapped in lovely floral paper.

"I hope you like it," you say as you hand it to him, "and please put it on your desk or cabinets." You gently kiss him on the cheek.

"Bye Joon... thank you for your valuable time," you said as he handed you your snack packet. You wave at him, turn around, and walk quietly toward the shop's entrance...

Namjoon just quietly drove back to his office and reminisced about the eventful day.

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A/n Another update. I hope you like " Valen-Joonie-tines day"

Shout out to all the new readers, voters, and commenters. Your support keeps me motivated.

1. What was your favorite Valentine's gift out of all the items?

2. Will Vincenza stop seeing Joonie if he becomes engaged?

3. Why do you think Namjoon is so reluctant to give Frosty a chance, even if he seems to care for her?