Mingi enjoys his soba with a side of lemon ice tea. He hasn't really said a word to me since we've got to the restaurant, the nerve. To think he remembers me after all these years intrigues me, how did he even get into the mob scene?
Mingi: You haven't touched your food.
Me: Huh? Oh, I was just thinking.
Mingi: About how handsome I've became?
That's not a complete lie, he grew up to be quite handsome.
Me: So that day in Seonghwa's kitchen you knew who I was and still tried to put the moves on me?
He chuckles.
Mingi: I was just messing with you, it surprised me that you didn't know who I was though.
Me: I didn't think my childhood bestfriend would be in the mafia.
He shrugs.
Mingi: A veterinarian was my first choice but ya' know.
Me: How'd you meet Seonghwa?
Mingi: The question is how'd you meet him, fiancé?
Me: Arranged fiancé, something my dad and his dad got going on.
Mingi: Interesting.
He glances at his watch.
Mingi: Well thanks for the soba, I've got to get to work.
Me: Work?
Mingi: Mhm, I'll take you home first.
The silence is comfortable, almost welcoming. We pull in front of the familiar house and I sigh. Back to the feeling of confusion.
Mingi: Tomorrow I'll come get you so we can hang out.
Me: Hang out?
Mingi: What're you a parrot?
He taps my forehead.
Mingi: Things have changed but I would like my friend back.
Me: Me too.
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Jihyo and the other maids now politely as I walk in.
Jihyo: Master is out on duty, but dinner is ready.
Me: Oh I ate already, thank you though.
She nods politely.
I decide to sit in the living room for a change, I can't be locked in my room forever. Make the best of it huh Yunho?
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Seonghwa's point of view
Mingi walks in nonchalantly, this boy is always late to our meetings. He plops down next to Wooyoung who tsks.
Wooyoung: Where were you?
Mingi: Getting my soba with Nia.
Wooyoung: I wasn't invited!
I clear my throat tapping at the white board in front of me. That balding idiot also known as Nia's father, makes enemies everywhere he goes. Due to the blending, we have to get rid of anyone who can ruin future business expansion endeavors.
Hongjoong: Ten o'clock Friday night at the Holiday Inn, got it.
Me: Who wants this job?
Wooyoung: You're not doing it boss?
I have bigger fish to fry.
Me: Nope.
San: I'll do it! I could use a little me time.
Me: It's a hit job, not a weekend at the spa.
San: What's wrong with getting a room for the weekend after I do my job?
Me: You shouldn't shit where you eat.
He blinks not understanding the meaning. My phone vibrates, five text messages all from Jihyo. If she was going to get this clingy I would've never fucked her.
Me: Alright meeting adjourned.
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The Arrangement
Fanfiction"Look me in my eyes and tell me you don't love me." "It was just an arranged marriage."
