Love Language [A Park Jimin FF]

사십사 (Forty Four) Part II - J

A/N: So this chapter came out LONG long...and maybe a little messy, but enjoy x.
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~ 사십사 (Forty Four) Part II - J ~

"Wow! So that's how you both met?" Iseul exclaims loudly in English while pausing on her chopping of the zucchini, the efforts Aunt Sunji had put into sending Iseul to a language academy were clearly paying off as Sophie just chuckles.

"Yeah, it wasn't anything too grand of a meeting. Purely by coincidence."

"Omg please tell me more!"

"I will if you'll continue moving your knife, dear." The elder Moon cousin reminds as Iseul glances down at the vegetable before her, smiling sheepishly now while nodding, getting back to the chopping as Sophie smiles, slicing away at the spring onions. Grandmother Moon had decided that we shall be cooking a big pot of stew tonight, and hence a large number of ingredients was necessary.

Surprisingly, Sophie did not appear too bothered by Iseul's earlier actions, as she continues to share with her younger cousin the story about how we met, their grandmother and Aunt Sunji tuning in occasionally whenever they emerge from the kitchen to come collect the ingredients from us, Iseul's eyes glistening with excitement the more she listened. While I did join the conversation when I could - they were speaking in mainly English and I was struggling with cutting the tofu into perfect cubes - a part of me did feel a little troubled by Iseul's interactions prior, especially when she had clung onto my arm.

It was almost as though...she wanted Sophie to see it.

Don't be silly, I'm sure she means no harm.

"Aww..." Aunt Sunji's voice sounds out from behind us once more as she re-emerges into the dining area once more, this time to collect the spring onions that Sophie had finished cutting up. "The way you and Jimin met just reminds me of how your own mother met your father, Sophie." The older lady states, a warm pleasant smile on her face as Sophie's eyes widened before a blush creeps onto her cheeks. I couldn't help but feel shy as well now, glancing away as Aunt Sunji chuckles upon seeing us. "Still the ever-bashful couple, huh?"

"Uh..." Whilst I was struggling to find my own words, Iseul suddenly speaks.

"Erm...Unnie I was just thinking...do you think it'll be okay if I could take photos with Jimin Oppa?"

"Iseul!" Her mother scolds immediately, unimpressed at her daughter's frank yet abrupt interruption, but Sophie just waves it off with a light chuckle.

"It's fine Sunji Imo." She says calmly, smiling towards Iseul. "Honestly, you shouldn't be asking me that when the person you wish to take photos with is right there." She states, gesturing towards me as I felt myself growing self-conscious again when all three pairs of eyes were trained onto me.

"Um...I think I may need to check with management if it's okay? But it's a no for now, I'm so sorry Iseul." I responded carefully, ensuring that my white lie made sense; the morning incident already re-sufficing in my head. It was mostly true, without us even being aware of who that blackmailer is, I knew for sure that management didn't wouldn't want me to run the risks of providing even more content for that person to leak, even if the people requesting are my girlfriend's relatives. We had to be careful, at least till the culprit is found.

Iseul automatically looks disappointed, and I couldn't help but feel bad as Sophie ponders for a quick moment before providing an alternate solution. "Hmm, or maybe Jiminie could sign something for you?" She suggests, glancing towards me for approval as I thought about it before nodding.