Author's POV
After that day, Seoyeon came back to her usual bubbly self. Namjoon kept his words of being her service to work and back home. Their busy schedule never became a hindrance for the two to have their short dates. But today is a different one, because it's finally Sunday. It's their picnic day. Seoyeon actually spent her Saturday in grocery shopping for their supplies and for the food that she will bring at the picnic today. She woke up early to prepare her special traditional kimbap and the tuna kimbap that Hwayoung requested. Eunhye and Ara woke up early as well, to help her cut the ingredients and to quicken her preparation.
"Ara, please slice the carrots into strips and sauté it with salt after." Seoyeon instructed to Ara, who nodded affirmatively. "Eunhye, please mix the mayo and drained tuna. Don't forget to add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste." And Eunhye did what was said.
They don't complain, because they will also have kimbaps. Since Seoyeon will be gone for the day, she decided to make some for the two so that they will have some food in case they get hungry. Seoyeon then continued to cook the scrambled eggs while also cooking the spinach. While she was busy with it, the couldn't help but to smile at her. They can see that she's happy with what she is doing.
"He's so blessed to have you, Seoyeon." Eunhye commented, while Seoyeon hummed in question. "Because you're such a wife material. You cook deliciously, work diligently, good with kids, and super caring and loving." Eunhye explained while mixing the tuna.
"He better take good care of you or else...." Ara added and slice the carrot loudly, "He'll get a taste of my wrath." She said and Seoyeon chuckled to hear the two's remarks.
"Don't worry, you two. He will have to face me before that." She then assured, "And I know he wouldn't intend on hurting me or anything like that."
They continue to tell her how they will defend her when something bad goes wrong, while she just smiled and appreciated all of it. She can feel how much they care for her, and she is moved by it. The three continued their work and after two hours of constant work, Seoyeon was able to finish five of each kimbaps. She left two of each for Ara and Eunhye, while the kimbaps left were sliced into pieces and then wrapped into foil. It will be easier for them to eat it without using chopsticks. She took her lunch bag and securely placed the kimbaps there with the sauce. Ara and Eunhye insisted in cleaning so that Seoyeon could prepare for the picnic.
Seoyeon took a bath and went directly to her closet after doing so. She's deciding whether she should wear a dress, but she remembered that they will go to an amusement park after the picnic, so she chose to wear her brown, wide-leg pants and tucked in her white, shortsleeved turtleneck for the top. She accompanied her attire with her favorite green varsity jacket that her father bought for her. After that, she tied her hair in a braid and left some strands on the sides. It made her giggle to see herself on the mirror. She looks just like those days when she was still studying. She then checked the time and realized that Namjoon will arrive any time soon, so she quickly checked her things.
"Phone. Powerbank. Cables. Handkerchief. Purse. What else?" She asked to herself as she eyes the room and her eyes landed on the beautifully wrapped item on her vanity. "Right. Namjoon's gift." She snapped and took that thing to place it in her bag.
A few minutes later, she heard a knock on her door. It's Ara, saying that Namjoon is waiting downstairs for Seoyeon. She then quickly checked herself and put some perfume before leaving the room with her bag. They let her wear her shoes first, then handed her the lunch bag. After bidding each other goodbye and giving reminders, Seoyeon left the apartment. She immediately saw Namjoon downstairs, so she swiftly yet carefully went down to greet him.
"Good morning, beautiful." Namjoon smiled as he greets her.
"Good morning, handsome." She greeted back and gave his cheek a quick kiss. "Let's go?" She invited, so they went to his car.
"Hi, mommy!" Hwayoung beamed happily as she waved her hand and peep outside the window of Namjoon's car.
"Hey, sweetheart!" Seoyeon waved back and chuckled to see how cute the girl is with her pigtails.
Namjoon then placed her lunch bag in the truck, where the other picnic things are, before opening the car door for Seoyeon. When she got in, that's when she noticed Seokjin sitting beside Hwayoung in the back seat. Namjoon began to drive after making sure that everyone is buckled.
"Hi! Good morning, Seokjin-ssi." Seoyeon beamed as she waved at him.
"Good morning to you too, beautiful." Seokjin winked at her, making her giggle a little.
"Hey!" Namjoon warned in pout after seeing him wink through the rear-view mirror.
"Chill, my dimpled cousin. I'm just being honest here." Seokjin shrugged as he crossed his arms proudly.
Seoyeon then reached for Namjoon's arm and gave it a tap, "He's just being honest." She repeated, making Namjoon chuckle.
"I like her already." Seokjin commented and received a wink from Seoyeon, causing for him to chuckle as well.
"I like mommy, too!" Hwayoung cheered and the car got filled with melodious laughters.
To make their trip more fun, they turned the radio and plugged the AUX on and sang along with the songs being played, except for Namjoon who just enjoyed hearing their voices. Seokjin and Seoyeon would take turns in singing with Hwayoung. When the next song played, Seoyeon got excited.
"Ooh, I know this one! I love this song." She clapped her hands.
"The floor is yours, Seoyeon!" Seokjin gestured happily as he snaps along with the beat of the song.
"Where all the boys at with emotional stability?
Nice car, a CEO, and almost just as smart as me
Where all the boys at with financial security?
A doctor, a model, a man of possibilities"
While Seoyeon sings ever so genuinely, Namjoon couldn't help but to listen intently with the lyrics. Seokjin is currently singing the verse after that, but then gave the chorus to Seoyeon.
"Oh I, wish I could synthesize
A picture perfect guy
Oh I, oh I
Six feet tall and super strong
We'd always get along
Alright, alright
Oh, he'd pick me up at eight
And not a minute late
Cause I don't like to wait, no
Kind and ain't afraid to cry
Or treat his momma right
That's right, that's what I like
I need a man who don't get jealous 'less I want him to
A gentleman to take care of me in the bedroom
Romantic love but keep it rough
Am I asking too much?"
Namjoon could almost choke with air after hearing more of the song. I mean, the song talks about the type of guy a woman would want to have. It says a guy who is six feet tall and super strong, a man with emotional and financial stability, a romantic gentleman and a CEO - he has all of that. He is all of that. He then glanced at Seoyeon, who is enjoying the song so much with Seokjin. Can it be, that she also likes a guy similar to what the song says?
"I've been looking high and low
For a man who's just right
And treats me mighty fine
So come on, baby
Show me what you got"
Seoyeon and Seokjin then acted as if they're playing the electric guitar, while Hwayoung giggled and joined them in doing so. You can see that they're feeling the song so much. And when the last chorus started, Seoyeon and Seokjin sang along.
"Oh I, wish I could synthesize
A picture perfect guy
Oh I, oh I
Six feet tall and super strong
We'd always get along
Alright, alright
Oh, he'd pick me up at eight
And not a minute late
Cause I don't like to wait, no
Kind and ain't afraid to cry
Or treat his momma right
That's right, that's what I like"
"That was fun!" Hwayoung clapped joyfully, while the two bowed jokingly.
"I should make you a guest and feature a song with you. You have an amazing voice, Seoyeon." Seokjin praised sincerely.
"Aw, thank you! I love your voice so much as well." She reciprocated happily.
"May I know the title of that song?" Namjoon interjected casually.
"Oh, it's GUY.exe by Superfruit." She answered while Namjoon just hummed as he nods.
The next song was one of Hwayoung's favorite, so the two sang along with her again. And the trip to the riverside was so enjoyable to them. Eventually, they arrived at the spot where picnics are perfect for. Namjoon parked his car nearby so that it will be easier for them to bring their things. After that, Seokjin and Hwayoung were the first to leave the car. Hwayoung got so excited when she saw the swing, so her uncle accompanied her because he is also excited about it. It left Seoyeon and Namjoon inside the car, enjoying the peace for a while.
"She's so fortunate to have an uncle like him." Seoyeon uttered as she watch the two having fun at the swing.
"It's like you're babysitting two kids when they're together." Namjoon joked, making her smile.
She suddenly remembered the gift she prepared for him and thought that maybe this is the best time to give it to him.
"By the way, I have something for you." Seoyeon initiated.
"Really?" He asked curiously and excitedly.
"Yeah." She then handed him the gift that is wrapped beautifully in a red gift wrap. "I hope you will like it even though it's not much."
"I already love it, Seoyeon. Especially that it's from you." He uttered giddily.
"Open it." She gestured, so Namjoon did.
It was wrapped securely but he found ways to open it. Seoyeon just watched him while he is so focused on unwrapping it. After a few attempts, it was finally done.
"It's a journal notebook, and it has my initials embedded on it." He said as he let his finger touch the surface of the black journal notebook in his hands. "Thank you for this, Seoyeon. I really needed one." He beamed as he hugged it like a child.
"There's more inside." She chuckled, which surprised him.
"Really? There's more?" He asked and she nodded.
Curious to what she is pertaining to, Namjoon opened the journal. Seoyeon told him to continue checking, so he flipped each and every pages, until he found something written on a specific date. It was the date when Namjoon got sick.
"Today, Hwayoung called me to come over and help you. When I got to your house, she immediately took me to your room. I got so nervous, but then I saw that she called me because you were sick. You almost threw up on me, but I was thankful you didn't. Although I wanted to leave, something in me said that I should stay and take care of you. You look kind while sleeping." He read aloud and laughed a little at the ending part, while Seoyeon just listened to him and watched every reaction he make.
Namjoon then continued to flip the pages until he found another one. It's the date when he went to her apartment and asked her if she could accompany him for his haircut.
"Today, I was so surprised when I saw you outside my apartment. I almost dropped the clothes that I was suppose to hang. You came to me and asked me if I could come with you because none of your friends are available and you needed someone to give comments for your haircut. Although I never intend to come with you, but I saw how your face got sad so I agreed to come. It was the first time that I get to go with you that is not business related. I enjoyed that day. I was able to eat lots of sushi and had a free haircut as well. We had a game of rock, paper, scissors because you were so stubborn about buying things for me. I almost hated you that time, but I'm really thankful to what you gave me."
He is so amused with her gift. It was like a diary. So he then checked the next pages and saw another written message. He checked the date and it was the first day of the team building.
"Today is team building day! I got surprised when you suddenly arrived at my apartment, saying that you are going to join the team building. To tell you honestly, I was hesitant to let you come because I feel that the managers will be awkward around you, but I think it's unfair to leave you while you let us use your resthouse. We had breakfast together and you were so happy to have a home cooked meal. Then, our journey to your resthouse was so much fun. That's when I start to feel more comfortable around you. Then during the games at the team building, I had so much fun being your pair. I never expected to see you enjoy it so much. Then at the newspaper game, we won our first win! Yet, that was also the night when I fell on the pool. Thank you for saving me, Namjoon. I cooked rabokki for you that night and you were so happy."
He then checked the next page, totally immense to this. He was not wrong because there's another note on the second day of the team building.
"Today, I cooked breakfast for all of us, a way of giving thanks for taking care of me. After breakfast, you asked me to have a stroll at the park near your resthouse. I was really excited, but I got surprised when I saw you with a bike. I almost swore at you when you suddenly took a sharp turn. I really thought I would fall off!" And Namjoon chuckled for a moment before continuing, "But I forgive you because you gave me a stem of my favorite red tulip. You also bought me a panda cotton candy! I was so, so happy that time. Then when we were at the bench, you opened something to me about you, loving someone, who was actually me. I was stupid, I know. And then, you took me to a food stand and we had my favorite streetfoods. It was cool at first, but when you wiped my lips, I was stunned. That was the day when I realized that I'm starting to catch feelings for you."
He then checked the next page and smiled when he remembered what date that was.
"Today, you made breakfast for us. I was actually stunned when I saw the heart-shaped toast. By the way, I'm sorry for ignoring you that morning. I was just having a crisis with my feelings for you. This was one of the most memorable day for me, because this was the day you confessed your feelings to me. I felt so happy because I like you too that time. Then we had dinner with the Min family. They were so nice. I enjoyed that day because of you."
Namjoon then flipped the next page, but got confused when he saw nothing. He continued to do so until he found another one. The date is today, their picnic day. He was about to read the message but not a word left his mouth after seeing what was written.
[A/N: Okay, super early update! I might be busy for the next few days so I had to seize the time I have left. What do you think is written on the message? (*0*) Lol, the emoticon is funny. Lovelots! See you on the next chapter (^_-) ]