CHAPTER 9

Bree finally managed to make it back home safely and unnoticed by 2 am. She went for a shower after dumping her clothes in the washing machine and wiping her boots clean with wet tissues. After a nice long shower, she decided to check for any texts from the kidnapper. She received a small 'well done' from him. She sighed in relief and made it back to bed. She turned to her right to see Yeon peacefully sleeping like there was no tomorrow. She smiled, admiring his innocent look while he was sleeping. Unconsciously, she caressed his cheek and fell asleep. Yeon woke up to her touch and sighed in relief to find Bree fast asleep beside him.

*The next morning*

Yeon woke up to find an empty space beside him. He heard the sound of soft music coming from the bathroom door. He leaned by the door to confirm if he was hearing right. Indeed he was. It was Bree! Her habit of singing to soft music in the shower left Yeon sighing in relief. He smiled to himself on how wonderful her singing was, even though it wasn't very enhanced to hear. Bree came out of the shower with a robe and water droplets dripping from her hair. She didn't realise Yeon was standing by the door and bumped into him.

"Oh my goodness, Yeon! You startled me! ", Bree looked at him simultaneously tightening the knot on her robe.

" I heard a voice. A soft voice. Singing in the most precious tone possible. I just wanted to hear more of it so I leaned against the door. I'm sorry, Bree. I didn't mean to startle you. Anyway, what would you like for breakfast? " he stared into her eyes.

"Eggs and bacon would be wonderful, don't you think? " Bree said without breaking the eye contact.

Yeon slowly stepped closer to Bree, maintaining eye contact. He bend himself to reach her height. Just as he was leaning closer, the doorbell rang.

*DING DONG*

Bree gave Yeon the 'you should get the door' look before heading to the dressing room. Yeon rolled his eyes and walked towards the front door. He was surprised to see who decided to pay a visit. It was his father. Yeon and his dad never really got along well. His dad had another vision for him but he chose school over being a CEO. His dad was always trying to persuade him to take his place in his company but Yeon never gave in to him.

"What's the matter, dad? Got tired of not being able to pick a fight with me every morning already? " Yeon laughed sarcastically.

"My dear son, I was passing by and I thought it wouldn't be nice if I don't stop by to greet your girlfriend. I don't want to seem rude" his dad glared at him with a smirk. "Speaking of which, where is the wonderful girl that stole my son's heart? " he turned his head around looking for Bree.

"She just got out of the shower. She's dressing up. Why do you want to meet her? " Yeon stood there confused.

"Do I need to have a reason to meet the girl who put my son under a spell? I want to see what's so good about her that made you change your 'I'm not going to date' mindset" his father let out sarcastically while heading to the kitchen.

He was looking at the antic kitchen cabinets when Bree came out of the dressing room looking like she's going to a night club. She was in a black tank top with a jet black leather pants that had chains dangling around the waist area with blood red heels.

"Aren't you gonna take a shower, babe? We're gonna be late! " Bree tapped Yeon on the shoulder as she walked passed him, heading to the kitchen. She hadn't noticed that they had company.

"Well, hello! You must be Bree. I'm- " Mr. Min was saying when Bree interrupted him.

"Mr. Min! What a pleasant surprise! Nice to meet you. Would you like a drink? " she offered as she reached out for a handshake.

"No, thank you. I was just passing by and I thought I should drop by and greet you. However, now that I'm here I would like to have a word with you. Could you spare me some of your time? " he looked at Bree hoping she'd agree. Yeon stood there clueless mouthing the words "no" over and over again subconsciously.

"Sure! I have time. What is it about, Mr. Min? " she looked at him confused.

"Let's talk outside shall we? " he leaded Bree outside the house.

"Sure. Yeon by the time I'm back inside I want you all dressed up. After a shower, of course! " she said while giving him the 'it's alright' look to reassure him that she would be fine.

*time skip - outside*

"I'm not sure what spell you casted on my son but whatever it is don't stop now!" Mr. Min laughed.

"I didn't do anything actually" Bree laughed awkwardly.

"Don't tell me you both haven't done it yet? " he asked Bree, looking all surprised and emphasised the word 'it '.

"With all due respect, Mr. Min, we believe relationships are more than that. We believe in movie nights and having breakfast together and far importantly being there for each other in the deepest and darkest times. With that being said, the answer is no. We haven't, Mr. Min. Now why don't you tell me why you're really here, Mr. Min? " she questioned him with a serious look on her face.

"I'm sorry I asked, dear. I was trying to make the aura of the upcoming question less tense. Anyway, what I'm really here for is to ask you about your order at the drug store last night. Why do you need so much of anesthetic meds for? " he asked out of concern.

"When did I do that? Wait! Why would I do that? Are you sure you're talking about the right person? " she asked, puzzled from what she had just heard.