"Every flower blooms in its own time" – Ken Petti 

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Meeting your grandmother was an understatement, but Namjoon's soft charm won her over.

The fact that a young billionaire was interested in your artwork shocked your grandmother. You told your grandmother that the salary would be excellent, so she shouldn't worry.

Your grandmother was astounded by the amount of money you would receive. Your book illustrations must be genuinely artistic if Mr. Kim Namjoon is so taken with them. In order to give you an idea of the book's content, Namjoon briefed her about his manuscript, which he will email to you to read.

Your grandmother was impressed to discover that he was not only a prolific author but also that his earlier work on espionage had been adapted into a motion picture and won a national literature prize.

Your grandma was interrogating Namjoon about everything from the flight ticket to the accommodation and the safety of you in Thailand. Especially when she notices your inner excitement for the whole trip.
Joon will be responsible for all the payments.

You were seated in the lounge area with your grandma asking an array of questions but you could see that she was truly impressed with Namjoon's maturity and how he treated you in her presence.

"So, Mr Kim, where exactly in Thailand will you stay?" your grandmother asked with a smile and eyebrows furrowed.

You took a deep breath. "Grams! ..."

Your grandmother stops you in your tracks by raising her hands to you,  "Frosty, please just be a bit quiet. Right now, I'm listening to Mr. Kim—"

She looked at you sharply. You took a sharp breath because you thought your grandmother was being overly strict.

You are stunned by Namjoon's grin and his deep dimple; man, Joonie is going to be the death of you. You suddenly had an uncanny desire to run up to him and kiss those lips, but you had to try keeping that 'devil' at your shoulders at bay.

Namjoon grinned and replied, politely," Mrs. Kwon, For a maximum of one week, we will be residing in my Phuket villa, Analaya. This six-bedroom home is close to Mai Khao Beach. Frosty will likely find a lot of inspiration for her artwork on the island.

"Oh, great," your grandmother said, nodding as if impressed, but suddenly a sparkle appeared in her eyes," Great so, You and Frosty will be by yourselves in your villa, then."

Frosty took a sharp breath, understanding what her grandma implied, "Grandma... Joon will be busy working and I'm going to work on my art sketches for the covers... the warm beaches always appeal to me—"

Your grandmother lifted her eyebrows at you.

"I do have full-time staff at the villa," Namjoon said with a kind smile. I'll plan an itinerary so Frosty can take in Phuket's sights and sounds, but I only hope she won't get bored."

Your grandmother appeared to consider that information; her heart was pounding as she witnessed her granddaughter's excitement. Frosty's eyes were a vivid blue, showing how enthusiastic and delighted she was just to sit in the enigmatic young billionaire's presence. She could see that Mr. Kim had some sort of attachment for her flower child given how relaxed and animatedly he was listening to Frosty and how calmly he was speaking to her.

You gazed at your grandmother's calculating face in desperation. "I swear to behave in Thailand, Grams. Tell Grams that I won't go exploring on my own and end up being abducted to be a sex slave, Joonie!" The adorable way Frosty's eyes widened to help him communicate with her grandmother nearly made Namjoon spit up his drink.

With a somewhat stern expression, Grandma states, "Frosty I hope you are mindful of your language and your tongue when you are in Phuket. I'm not sure how Mr. Namjoon manages to keep up with you is beyond me. You will both get into a lot of problems because of that tongue, especially abroad."

With a hanging mouth, you looked perplexed by your grandmother's harshness. "Grams! What did I say incorrectly? Joonie is already aware of my weakness, and it's the truth."

Namjoon remarked softly, "Ms. Kwon," as he noticed Frosty's wrinkled nose with amusement. Now that I know Frosty, I can relate to her. She's an outspoken girl who may be a bit too direct and honest, but I wouldn't want her to change. Because of her personality, she is the Frosty we care about."

When he spoke with such affection, you were beaming. The family judges you, but your Joonie does not. He likes you exactly as you are, even though he doesn't love you that way he might still love his ex. Celine. But a girl can just hope.

"All right, Frosty can go and enjoy the adventure in Phuket," your grandmother said with a heavy sigh. Mr. Kim, I simply hope you know what you're doing." Now there was a little tone of warning. She knows how madly in love you are with Mr Kim and being alone with him will put him in danger of her granddaughter.

You leapt from the couch, raced to your grandmother, and gave her a bear embrace.

"All right, all right," Grandma says, laughing and waving you away. Get all of your documentation so Mr. Kim can make the required arrangements. You kids just need to be careful. She looked at a nodding Namjoon. He will look after Frosty.

"Oh, Grams, thank you...thank you. At least I get to have a little fun. In the shop, I felt like I was going to die from all the petals,". Your voice was eager as you blurted out. Namjoon wanted to chuckle, but he was able to control himself and immediately took a sip of his drink instead of hiding behind it. Especially when he saw the unimpressed expression on Ms. Kwon's face. It seems Frosty is truly a different breed at home.

Grandma looked a little concerned. "What am I going to tell your Eomma? You know your Eomma is not a very easy person to deal with and giving my consent---"

"Nothing. If she asks, then tell her I got an exclusive contract for the new cover. And Joonies' offer is more luxurious than my design studio's. I can even start my design studio." You nonchalantly state with a smug smile.

You would rather choose your mom not to know anything. She will freak out if she hears about you going on a business trip with a man... alone. Your mom will get an aneurysm if she gets wind of your adventures. Everybody knows that as a single parent, she is not only a world-class drama queen but also an overprotective mom.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime for you. Spending time with Joonie on an idyllic island resort is your ultimate desire. And it's also part of your bucket list and you can at least do three extra items in Phuket. Oh, you couldn't wait.

You quickly excused yourself while your grandma got to know Joonie more.

He even told your grandma that you don't need any extra money for spending because he'll make sure you get everything you need. Especially food and accommodation are sorted out.

Namjoon almost left at 11:30 after everything was sorted out.

Your grandma went to bed and let you see Namjoon out.

At the doorway, you looked with a teasing glint up at his grinning face, "So, Mr. Kim, are you ready for our adventure...erm, working vacation?"

Namjoon looked down at you with a lopsided grin," Strangely, I do. You will enjoy Phuket, sweetie. I'll email you a few chapters of my manuscript as a guide. I'm looking forward to your design skills."

"So, Joonie...how much time do I have to prepare?" You inquire eagerly. You're going to pack your luggage soon.

Namjoon smirked, " Well, I'll let my assistant work on the documents and we could be flying in a day. So, use tomorrow to pack everything. I'll pick you up and also thank your grandma for allowing you to accompany me."

"Hmm...your charm worked on my Grams and believe me, nothing ever impressed her so soon," you said, nodding with a wide smile." You, my dear, I love how you played with your dimples. She also has a weakness for attractive men".

Namjoon chuckled, "Really? He folded his arms about his torso and remarked teasingly, "So I played my dimples well."

You shot him a deadpan glance."Yes, those tiny wicked dots in your cheeks can still affect me! Do you think my Grams will not fall for it? I know she liked you."

Namjoon inhaled deeply, "Frosty...I need to go. Sleep well and I'll see you soon." He suddenly pulled you in a warm embrace and kissed the top of your forehead. Your arms snaked around his waist and you nestled closer in his embrace. Your heart suddenly beat in sync as you slowly untangled yourself from his embrace.

"You also need to have a good night's rest..." you say with a bashful wave.

With a smile, Namjoon touched your cheek, causing you to flush red, bowed, and proceeded down the path to the gate.

When you closed the door, your excitement exploded within of you. Leaning against the front door, you can't resist doing a solo happy dance.

According to Namjoon, you will go on one of the small charters owned by his company. You were eager to take your first jet flight.

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Namjoon was conversing with a member of his Bangtan Club while he leaned back on his leather office chair. Hobi couldn't believe he was going to take his blond little friend along.

At the other end, Hobi chuckles loudly, "Joon, are you sure you don't have hidden feelings for your Frosty Princess? My man, you looked whipped for the Italian girl."

Namjoon laughed and said, "Hobi, stop it! I'm not ready for love, you know. You are aware of my predicament with Shancai, and I like Frosty."

"Yes, but don't let her pressure you into a loveless marriage, Joon," Hobi chuckled. "It is not necessary for you to go that far. I oppose the engagement."

With a sigh, Namjoon's gaze drifted to the adorable miniature drawing of himself that Frosty had sketched. The small flower in the pink container, which had his Eomma in stitches, was his favourite.

"Eomma wants me to be content and settled, even though I know the hyungs are against it. Unfortunately, Shancai matched my mother's specifications, and she was constantly focused on us connecting". Namjoon's voice seemed a bit dejected.

At least he informed Shancai that before they announced their engagement, they needed to get to know one another. Hurting Frosty is the one thing that makes him feel more burdened. He is aware that her feelings for him are more intense. Though he realizes she is still young and needs to experience more of life, he likes her and finds that spending time with her is a delightful stress release. Even though he is more mature and more prepared to settle down, he is still hesitant to propose to Shancai.

"It's your life, Joon," Hobi said with a heavy sigh. "I knew there were red flags in our relationship when I saw Jessica not ready to settle. I would never have understood what genuine love was until I met Noémie, who gave me clarity in my life. When you love someone, you think about them all the time, whether consciously or unconsciously. The person isn't Shancai. I am sorry but your life will be more fascinating with your blonde friend, in my opinion. You talked about her all the time, and she likes you."

Namjoon's heart was racing. Is he falling for Frosty? Although he is aware that he is vulnerable to her attraction, he is not ready to commit to a relationship with any female at this time. Shan is the best option for his Eomma, who wants to see him married and content. He even recognized that Frosty was not favoured by his Eomma. Her behaviour indicated that she would never be able to accept any girl if it was not Shan.

He understood Celine's strong desire to leave the country. During their four-year relationship, she was never able to win his mother's approval. His heart was crushed when Celine left and he vowed never to trust in love again. Celine was the one girl he wanted to marry. He'd dated a lot of gals, but no one had ever caught his attention until... Frosty.

Namjoon took a long breath. "I like going on short adventures with my friend Frosty. She's funny and a little sparkle in my life...but she is not exactly...wife material. Due to her youth, maybe."

"Give her a little time to mature," Hobi laughs. "Joon, she has potential. She is the only one who can make you laugh or smile. The Maknae find her hilarious, and even Seokjin puts up with her. You're familiar with our hyung. His standards are higher than Jimin's girly voice."

While snickering, Namjoon said, "Don't let Jimin hear you...you'll die."

"He must first get past my pregnant wife," joked Hobi,"  You're bringing her on a work trip, Joon? I mean, really? Do you not see the risk of being alone in your comfortable villa? I can't remember when last you had a little love action with a woman..."

Namjoon almost spat out saliva that he nearly choked on it. "What the heck, Hobi! Not every man needs constant action. Frosty still looks like a young adult, huh? Are you aware of how problematic it would be if I tapped that? I don't want to hurt the girl. She's special and I like her a lot..."

"Well, if you say so, I'll let you go and enjoy your little adventures but don't ever say I didn't warn you," Hobi chuckles. "She fell for you first, but Joon, I'm telling you... you'll fell harder for her."

Namjoon only shook his head, unwilling to give Hobis's statements any thought. He enjoys spending time with Frosty, his little friend.

Namjoon sat with his eyes closed, contemplating Frosty and the infamous bucket list after the call. Just a few items remain on the list before it is completed. As Namjoon's thoughts wander to Vincenza Kwon's whimsical innocence, a little smirk appears on the corner of his lips.

He knows that if she made up her mind to pursue him actively, he would be in severe trouble.

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A/n Frosty will go with Namjoon on an adventure.

My beautiful Joonie-stans I hope you are not too mad for the late-late update. I'm going to spend a little time updating a few chapters of this book. I hope you'll still support and comment on your thoughts. 

 Big shout out to @MarieKarlsson

1. Why do you think Frosty's grandma has reservations?

2.  Did Namjoon make a mistake asking Frosty to accompany him?

3.  Do you think Namjoons'mom can interfere with the couples getaway?

4.  What do you think about the conversation between Hobi and Namjoon?