MINE

10

The next day, I looked around the empty apartment and sighed. I wished I could live here but I had to think about Min Gyu too. The decision to settle back in korea was hard for both Jin and me. He was looking after his dad's company and I was working as an editor. But Min Gyu's future was more important for both of us. We wanted Min Gyu to know about his culture and homeland. He had never been to Korea.

"Eomma, I seriously need to see Suga in real life when we go to Korea." Min Gyu said.
I frowned. "Who is Suga?" I asked.
He rolled his eyes. "He is a korean rapper and he is really cool. He can rap so well. It's like he doesnt need to breathe..." he was continuing.
I decided not to hear him.

I dialed Jin's number.
"Oh Ji Hwa-ssi,  I am on my way. Just wait a little more." He said.
"Okay, I am taking the luggage down."
"Okay."

"Yah, Kim Min Gyu, let's go." I said.
He nodded and went to grab his small luggage.

We took the luggages down and waited for Jin to arrive. Soon enough, his black Mercedes pulled up and a man helped our luggages in the trunk. Min Gyu and I got in the back seat where Jin was already seated. He smiled at us.
"Appa." Min Gyu climbed on Jin's lap.
Jin laughed and ruffled Min Gyu's hair.
"Aigoo...my little son."
I shook my head and stared out into the building as we drove away.

We checked in in the airport and got our boarding passes. We were travelling in business class. Sigh. Jin was freaking rich and it was going to be a long journey.

"Ji Hwa-ssi,  Min Gyu and I will be back from the washroom." Jin said.
I nodded with a smile.
They both walked away hand in hand.
I looked around in the waiting area. I was kind of nervous to be back to my own country. Korea was a small country and who knew whom we might come across. I was just afraid of the thought if I ever come across Yoongi.

My phone rang. It was Namjoon oppa.
"Oh oppa?" I picked up.
"Oh, I figured out you might be boarding now." He sounded sleepy.
I chuckled. "Oppa, you dont have to care so much. Go back to sleep. Its night in korea."
"Yeah, have a safe journey. Take care of Min Gyu. He is scared of flights."
"No problem."
"Bye, see ya." He hanged up.

After Jin and my little devil arrived, we boarded the plane. A nice air hostess led us to our business cabin and we settled down comfortably. The seats were big and comfortable.

Jin and Min Gyu sat together while I sat alone near the window seat. The seat next to me was empty and I wanted it to remain empty.  And luckily it remained.

As the pilot broke an announcement, Jin and I looked at each other. He threw me a smile and I smiled back.
"Fighting!" He mouthed. I grinned at him.

Min Gyu clutched onto Jin's hand tightly as the plane took off. He had his eyes shut and I chuckled how he was praying under his breath.

"Ji Hwa-ssi, do you want something to eat?" Jin asked.
I shook my head. "No, I am fine for now."
He nodded and asked Min Gyu. My little devil said no to food and yes to sleep. I just couldnt understand how one could sleep so much. Like doesn't he get tired of sleeping?

An air hostess covered my son into a nice blanket and asked if we would like to eat something. Jin unbuckled his seat belt and came to sit on the empty seat next to me.
"Shall we have a toss?" He asked.
I smiled. "Sure."
"We would like champagne please." Jin said to the air hostess.

"Umm...Ji Hwa-ssi, I want you to meet my parents." Jin said after the air hostess left.
I looked at him with wide eyes. I mean, parents? Why?
"I know I know. Take your time. I meant once you are ready, I will take you to meet my parents. Not that they dont know about you, but I want them to meet you officially. You know." He blushed.
I smiled. "Sure."
He sighed and gently took my hand in his. "You know I had been waiting for this moment forever." He said and grinned stupidly.
I flushed.
"Ah! One more thing,  I am going to get super busy in korea. The popularity of our artists are expanding worldwide. So work is maximum."
"Its alright. If you dont get free time, I will take Min Gyu to you."
He nodded. "Yeah, sure."
I smiled.

The champagne arrived and we tossed to going back to korea and hoping for a new beginning.
"Suddenly I am craving korean noodles." He said after hevgulpedbdown the champagne.
I laughed. "Let's eat then."
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It was a long flight. Jin was moving to and fro between me and Min Gyu. Min woke up and sat up, staring sullenly at nowhere. Jin was trying hard to feed Min Gyu but the devil that my son was, he didnt eat anything. Then I bought him to me and asked Jin to get some sleep.
"Heya, Kim Min Gyu, do you know a son who doesnt listen to their mother is bad." I said.
"Eomma, stop with those. Appa says if I am not hungry, you shouldn't force me to eat."
I rolled my eyes.

Finally, the flight landed and I stretched out my arms with a wide smile. I was finally home after all those years.

As we walked out of the flight, I took a deep breath in. It felt nice to be back.
"Appa, do you know suga and j-hope?" Min Gyu asked as we waited to collect our luggages.
I was looking around at my own people. It felt great to be surrounded by my own people.
"How do you know them? They are the artists from our company." Jin said.
"Omo, really? Appa, can I please meet suga? I am a huge fan of his. I like the way he raps. Woah..." Min Gyu sounded all excited.
"Yah, Jin ahjussi will be busy. Dont pressure him." I said.
"Aiy, it's alright. I can just take Min Gyu with me to the company for a day. He can spend some time with Suga and J hope." Jin said.
I sighed.
Min Gyu stuck his tongue at me.
I shook my head at him.

We collected our bags and stepped outside. I breathed in deeply.
Korea. I was home. I smiled.

"Hyung!"
We all turned to see a tall guy waving at us. He had a boxy smile.
"Taehyung-ah. "  Jin said and hugged the man.
"Hyung, I am so happy to see you again." The man said and pulled away. His eyes spotted me and my little devil.
"Oh, annyong unnie. You must be Ji Hwa unnie and this is...Min Gyu." Taehyung waved at Min Gyu.
Min Gyu smiled and waved back.
"Nice to meet you. " I said.
He grinned and gave a teasing smile to Jin who flushed.
"Yah, take us to the car." Jin said.

In the car, Taehyung was all excited and I wondered if that was how he was. He played some songs and sang along.
"Ahjussi, do you know Suga?" Min Gyu asked Taehyung.
"Of course, why?" Tae replied.
"Are you a fan?"
"Yes."
And it all began. They started to talk about how great Suga was and blah blah blah. I wasn't listening to them.

"Ji Hwa-ssi,  are you tired?" Jin asked.
I nodded. "Yeah, the journey was exhausting. I seriously need proper sleep."
He smiled. "I have already asked someone to clean the apartment and settle things. All you need to do is unpack and take rest."
I blinked at his face. "Oh my, thank you so much Jin-ssi. "
"Nevermind."

Jin and Taehyung dropped us to the apartment. Jin wanted to come in but he was called in the company.

"Please take rest. You have also travelled. Make sure you drink the tea I gave and rest, okay?" I said.
Jin smiled. "I will make sure. See you later. Bye. And my son, appa will take you to the amusement park later ok?"
Min Gyu's eyes shone. "Yes appa."

Jin and Taehyung waved and drove away.

We walked to the elevator. All I wanted was bed.

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