Minho glimpsed at his watch, 'That's a lot of time'. The door opened and a red haired man walked in, rubbing his forehead, sighing at an angry Bae Joohyun.
'You're late' Minho called out to make his presence known before the two could start quarreling among themselves.
'Hello there! It's nice to have friends over,' Irene claimed, her tone going pleasant for their expected guest.
'Don't expect gifts,' the guest smiled, pulling the satin red scarf out his inner pocket. Minho brought it along to return back. He had no reason to skip meeting his friend. She may seem intimidating but was a real sweetheart.
'You still kept it,' the woman laughed, taking it back. She lent him that the last time, she went Japan to meet Wendy and Yeri.
The leader cleared his throat, breaking the amiable atmosphere. 'I guess you are here for the painting, Mingho' Suho stressed on the last word, nicknames irritated Minho. The host sat down on the sofa with Irene beside him.
'You are right, Junmyeon!' Minho said, slightly grinning, not giving the other satisfaction. 'Enough with Junmyeon! Call me Suho' Suho reacted, a bit annoyed at the frequent mentions of his actual name. 'Suho? As in guardian?' Minho suppressed, laughing at the meaning behind it.
'Is this the point for your visit?'
'Okay. What do you want for it?'
Minho started the negotiation, Suho would not have gone behind the painting with no motive. 'I want you to kill someone.' Suho said, bringing in the requirement.
'You got your snipers, why me?' Minho asked, moving closer to the center table. ' I can't lose men.' Suho answered, worried about the gang's situation. The room fell silent. With EXO's consigliere in China, four members on the run from Interpol, it was safe to lie low for a while. Before Minho could give out a decision, the other spoke up.
'It's alright if you don't want to. Let me have your Lady Milly. I will put it in good use,' the man smirked, knowing he hit on Minho's pride. Now the answer would come faster and more fiercely.
' Send the details to my team. You better keep the painting in the best condition, Junmyeon,' Minho told as he got up.
'A promise is a promise, Mingho' Suho's face beamed with satisfaction.
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'Call me when you reach,' Jinki said, dropping off Hyuna a little farther from the destination, afraid anyone could track the car they came in.
' I am scared. I have never been on my own,' Hyuna replied while Jinki cross checked the bag.
'Listen to me,' Jinki held her cheek, trying to calm her down 'you won't be alone. After I get your passport made, we will be together. It's going to be fine. Everything's in the bag, make sure to take medications. BoA will help you out. Don't lose this phone, alright?' Jinki slowly instructed, patting Hyuna's hair. She nodded, memorizing the stuff she has to do once she reaches Japan. Both stepped away, still facing each other.
'You need to leave now,' Jinki nudged her a bit, taking steps backward himself. The golden rays hitting softly as the sun went down.
'Lee Jinki...' Hyuna called out with tears running down her cheeks. He hated watching her like that. He stood there a moment before walking towards her, enveloping his arms around her. Six years of affection, making it painful to let go. 'Promise me you'll come soon.' her voice shaky, head buried into his chest.
'I promise,' Jinki comforted her, his chin resting on her hair 'We'll have chicken in every part of the world' The response earned him a slight chuckle. He cupped her face and brushing off the tear. His eye smile assuring her everything will be fine. 'Promise to take care of your heart.'
'I will'
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