The next day, Yejin contacted the institute for a first meeting, and she went with her daughter, curious about what magical technique that woman could propose. Hoseok, as promised, accompanied the girls and the three of them went there after school. Jungkook tried to go with them, but Hoseok explained to him that their younger sister would probably prefer a small group for her first appointment. The teenager understood and went home first.
Aman parked the car in that residential area in front of the address given by the owner. From outside, it looked like a traditional house, not an institute. They were welcomed by a young man with long hair tied in bun.
Assistant: Hi and welcome. You must be Miss Son.
Y/N: Yes, hi, I came with my mom and brother, I hope it's not an issue? (She smiled; a bit shy but the man smiled back.)
Assistant: No, of course not, please make yourselves comfortable. I am Yong Min, Lee-An assistant, she is coming in a minute.
The Kim/Son family was served tea by Yong Min, and he quickly explained to them the functioning of their private institute. They were only working by network, recommendations, and discretion was their main policy.
After few minutes, the make-up artist arrived. She introduced herself and showed to Y/N some of her previous works. Yejin and Hoseok were very impressed, admiratives.
Hoseok: Are you a magician? A kind witch from a mystical forest?
Lee-An: Ahahah... no I can assure you that I am just a normal woman who wants to share her personal knowledge about make-up with women or men that need my help. Can you tell me how can I help you?
Y/N: (She took out her phone.) I want to wear that dress, but I have... marks on my back and shoulders.
Lee-An: Can you follow me to the other room and show me?
Y/N followed Lee-An and she took off her top. The young woman asked her permission to touch her back to feel the texture of the skin. After few minutes, Y/N and Lee-An returned to the principal room.
Mrs Son: So? Do you think that you can help my daughter?
Lee-An: Yes, no problem. You are taking care of your skin with very good products; I can tell just by touching it, so I guess your scars are improving, right? (Y/N nodded.)
Mrs Son: My husband buys every new products which are sold in the market related to skin reparation. And thankfully some of them are really effective, it's right.
Lee-An: For your shoulders, a light natural make up will be sufficient. For your back, you have several options possible. We can use a material generally used by special effects teams in movie to cover your burn, and apply make up on it. But the middle of the back is not the ideal place for it, and I don't want you to feel uncomfortable during your event.
Hoseok: Do you have a better solution?
Lee-An: I've got one that can maybe suit your better. Yong Min, please bring me the "T Book". (She smiled.)
Yong Min excused himself a minute to bring a portfolio from another room. He came back with a bright smile and handed the book to the make-up artist.
Hoseok: That must be your spell book? (He said while laughing.)
Lee-An: Kind of.. (She winked to the young man.) We started to work on a different project few months ago that is very tendency amongst young people... (She opened the portfolio and showed them.)... temporary tattoos!
Yong Min: Temporary tattoos became a way of expressed its art lately. People who are not sure about a motif or too scare of the pain that a real tattoo may caused, turned to a temporary tattoo.
Hoseok: I saw girls wearing temporary tattoo at university. But it's done with decalcomania, not with make-up and after few days, the design faded off not nicely.
Lee-An: I see what you mean and even if they do really good quality tattoo with that support, there is not texture. With make up, we can create something different.
Y/N was listening with interest while Yejin was looking at the portfolio that Lee-An had handed to her. It was really nice pictures of what could have been called a living arts exposition.
Mrs Son: Euh... can I have one too? (She smiled like a little kid asking for a candy in a candy shop.)
Lee-An: Of course, you can. I can work on matching designs, but I can already imagine you with a floral theme, adding colorful butterflies, something girly but classy too.
Hoseok: Y/N, what do you think about her proposition?
Y/N: I don't know, will it work? It could attract people's attention instead of hiding the marks.
Lee-An: That's a technique used by tattoo artist when they do cover tattoos. They attract the look on a different area that the one they cover... but the best way to explain is by showing it to you! Madam, you want to volunteer to be my model for your daughter?
Mrs Son: Yes, yes, please... ohhh, it's so exciting!
Lee-An:Please, follow me and let's the magic happens!
Yong Min followed the two women to the room prepared for the clients. Y/N and Hoseok exchanged a look, and the young man came to sit near his young sister. He side hugged her.
Hoseok: You should give it a try. You're a young girl, it's fashion to wear fake tattoo at your age... at least in most of the part of the globe. I am sure that you will love it.
Y/N: I am glad that you are here with us...
Hoseok: It's my pleasure. But look at your Mom... she looks more like a teenager than you... so don't be scared of what you don't know and experience new things... and if someone ever dare to say something to you... we will ask Jungkook to beat his ass! You know how he loves to punch people!
Y/N: Oppa... (He smiled.)... Okay, let's wait for Mom's return and see if that tattoo thing is a good idea.
It took a bit less than 30 minutes for Lee-An to create the temporary tattoo. As it was only to show how it worked to Y/N, Yejin let the artist to choose the design, pink flowers.
Yejin was so happy to show her tattoo to her family. It covered so well her mark that she could forget that it ever existed. Lee-An and Young Min were also smiling, proud of being able to help them.
Mrs Son: So?? What do you think?? It's amazing, right!
Y/N: It seems so reel... can... can I touch it?
Lee-An: Yes, you can, it won't move so easily. As it's done with make up, we use a sort of skin lacquer to protect the make-up and help to keep it intact for more than few hours. Again, something used by make-up artists in movies production. Can you imagine how it would be for an actor or an artist to have to redo a special effect make up 2 or 3 times a day...
Hoseok: Daebak... it's like you took all the tips of all the artistic jobs to combine them for your work!
Lee-An: Ahahah... I think we can say that...
Yong Min: I took a picture before and after the make up, so you can really see the difference.
Y/N: You really are a magician...
Lee-An: So, are you convinced to give it a try? I will keep my afternoon free the day of your party so we can make the tattoos. Until then, I will work on a design suitable for you and send it to you by message. Is it okay for you?
Mrs Son: We will love to... thank you so much for your time and kind advise... you are amazing!
Lee-An: Thank you, it's my pleasure to be able to help.
Yong Min: Please, feel free to contact us if you have any more questions of if you need to adjust the appointment.
The trio left the 'magical house' as Hoseok called it. Aman immediately noticed their happy faces. He couldn't avoid a small smile to form at the view of his little Miss radiant appearance.
When they reached home, Jungkook and Taehyung were chilling in the living room, listening to music in the background.
Taehyung: Yo, you're back? How did it go? What did she say?
Hoseok: Calm down boy...
Mrs Son: You want to see? (She took off her jacket.) Look!
Taehyung: What the... didn't you go to a beauty institute? Why did you come back with a tattoo? Dad is aware? Did he say yes for this?
Hoseok and Y/N giggled at Taehyung's reaction, but not Yejin.
Mrs Son: What do you mean by Dad is aware or said yes? Yah, Kim Taehyung, how old do you think I am? Is your Dad, my Dad? (She was pointing her finger against his chest and pushing him.) Since when do I need someone's permission to do something with my own body? Hum? Tell me?! Tell me?!
Taehyung: No... it's not what I mean... but...
Jungkook: Mom... you really got a tattoo... you're awesome...
Hoseok: Yejin... stop playing with them... it's just make-up, guys, it's fake. (He put his arm around Y/N's shoulders.)
Y/N: Tae Oppa, breathe...
Taehyung: Mom! How can you scare me like that!?
Mrs Son: Tae Baby, you should know me since the time. I am an independent woman responsible of her own choices of life, understood? (She patted his head and he nodded.) Great.
Jungkook: That girl did an amazing job... but hold on... Y/N, you also did something like that?
Y/N: Not yet, but that's the idea... why?
Jungkook: Just to know...
Y/N: ... hum... (She looked at him, wondering what he was thinking.)... I'm going to shower.
Mrs Son: What's wrong honey?
Jungkook: Mom... her dress... you can't let her wear that!
Mrs Son: Why that?
Jungkook sighed and exchanged a knowing look with Taehyung. Hoseok shook his head, knowing exactly what was going on in his little brothers' heads.
Jungkook: It's too revealing!
Taehyung: I agree!
Mrs Son: Aishh... You've got to be f*** kidding me!
Jungkook and Taehyung were shocked by Yejin swearing. They both stepped back, knowing that she was really pissed off, right now. Hoseok sat to watch the show.
Jungkook: Mom...
Mrs Son: You should shut up if you don't want to see Mommy's bad side... (She glared to Taehyung.) How could you be so closed mind people regarding your little sister matters! Boys, clothes... and what else? Tell me, what else she should never do, to please her stone-age's way of thinking older brothers?!
The two boys didn't dare to utter a word. It was rare for Yejin to be that mad. She usually took their side except when it concerned Y/N's rights as a girl. She was for equity between genders and that old fashion way, that some of the boys of this house, were thinking about that subject, was something that can make her loose her calm. Mr Kim knew well about that... being the one doing the "after sales services".
Jungkook gave a quick look to Hoseok, silently pleading for his intervention to ease the situation. The young man chuckled but he decided to not let the two youngest being scolded like two little kids. He stood up and put his hands on Yejin's shoulders.
Hoseok: Yejin... don't ruin your day by listening to those two idiots. They are just kids that are still learning how to be good brothers. Let's have some tea...
Mrs Son: Hum... (She continued to glare at the silent boys.) You're right, let's go somewhere else... (They left for the kitchen.)
Taehyung let escape a long sigh. He barely confirmed their mother/son bond a few time ago, but he almost ruined everything.
Taehyung: She is really pissed, right? She was so scary, I almost answered "Sorry Madam".
Jungkook: Yes, she is... and if Dad is aware of this... we are dead meat Bro... he will kill us!
Taehyung: Should I order chocolates? Flowers?
Namjoon: What did the two of you do, ... again?
Taehyung: Hyung, you're back... with Ha-Ri Noona... that's great!
Shin Ha-Ri: Hi guys... so, Y/N or Aunty? Which one of them did you annoyed, to have to buy chocolates or flowers?
Taehyung: Mom... but if you are here, she will not stay mad... so... (He crossed his arm with hers.)... please help us...
Namjoon: Kim Taehyung... take off your hands of my wife!
Taehyung: She is not yours yet! Noona...
Ha-Ri was amused by the situation. They had made a quick stop by the Kim mansion to take some books for a study project planned tonight and not to play the mediator in the Kim family.
Namjoon: We have no time for that! Noona, let's go!
Jungkook: Mom, Ha-Ri Noona is here to greet you!
He yelled, to be sure Yejin hears him. Like that, his brother and his girlfriend couldn't leave without saying "Hi". Namjoon glared at him, darkly.
Ha-Ri smiled awkwardly to Namjoon and followed, or we could say, was dragged to the kitchen by Taehyung. As soon as Yejin saw Ha-Ri, her facial expression changed for a natural smile. The two women hugged each others.
Mrs Son: Ha-Ri, how are you doing?
Shin Ha-Ri: Hi Aunty. We just stopped by to say Hi and retrieve some books. Working group night...
Mrs Son: You will work all evening once again? Did you plan something for dinner? I can ask Mr Ko to quickly prepare something for the both of you.
Namjoon: Don't bother, we will order something for the group. How Y/N's appointment with that make-up institute went?
Mrs Son: It was so cool! That woman is a real artist, you want to see? Look... isn't it amazing?
Shin Ha-Ri: Whouah, she did that only with make-up? It looks like a real tattoo! And that area... really sexy...
Mrs Son: It is right... but not as much as yours...
The last comment of Yejin made everyone focus on the young woman. Ha-Ri had a tattoo!
Taehyung: Noona, you have a tattoo?? You have to show me!
Namjoon: No way! Get out!
Hoseok: Interesting... Yejin saw your tattoo... but none of us never noticed it... and your jealous boyfriend's reaction...
Jungkook: Hyung... is it an area only you are allowed to see...
Mrs Son: Guys, stop teasing him!
Namjoon: Shut up! You will never see it! Aish, Yejin, why did you mention that! Damn it...
ShinHa-Ri:Yo,Kim Namjoon, is it a way to talk to your mother?!
Mrs Son: It's okay Ha-Ri, don't mind him, it's a thing with the boys of that family, when one pissed me off, the others try to win the competition of the most annoying brat! I will adapt myself to their behavior, it's okay... don't worry.
Namjoon: I am sorry...
Jungkook: Mom...
Yejin glared at the three boys but smiled to Ha-Ri and Hoseok before leaving the kitchen and going upstairs, slamming the door of her bedroom in the process.
Hoseok: Guys, really, you suck! Dad will beat your ass when he will come back tonight and frankly speaking, you all deserve it! (He left.)
Taehyung: F***... Noona, you were supposed to help us but it's worse now... I mean, it was not your fault... but...
Namjoon: Little shit... who do you think you are to put the blame on her?! Do you want to die?
Shin Ha-Ri: Stop! All of you! You should stop bickering like 5 years old kids and find a way to properly apologize.
Y/N: Guys... what's going on with Mom?
Namjoon: Those idiots pissed her off! (The boys glared at him.)... and I made things worst... apparently...
Shin Ha-Ri: Aunty is a bit irritated by them, but I am sure that after a good bath, she will feel better, she is not the type to keep grudge.
The group stayed silent few minutes, each one lost in his thoughts.
Upstairs, Hoseok knocked at his parents' bedroom door. He couldn't let Yejin alone with her anger. She didn't answer to his request to enter but he was able to hear noise from inside, so he insisted. The door opened with a fury Yejin who calmed when she saw him.
Mrs Son: Hobi, I am a bit busy right now, I don't want to talk.
Hoseok: (He spotted a bag on her bed.) What... are you doing? Are you going somewhere? You are not leaving because of them, right?
Mrs Son: (She continued to pack some clothes.) I need some fresh air... at least, one night out of this house won't kill anyone!
Hoseok: And Y/N?
Mrs Son: What's about Y/N? She has school tomorrow, she will understand, but if she wants to come with me, it's not a problem. A girls' night far from those stubborn boys is maybe the best option!
Hoseok: If you disappear like that, Dad will kill everyone in this house... for real, someone will die tonight!
Mrs Son: I will text him... and I am not disappearing, just taking a day off... or two...
Hoseok: Last time... it was two weeks...
She smiled at him. Hoseok's way to try to retain her was funny.
Mrs Son: Your Dad won't kill his sons... but maybe a good punishment can be useful... Like cleaning all the house with a toothbrush or forcing them to wear girls' clothes to go outside! That's a great idea in fact... I will suggest this one!
Hoseok: Alright, I get it... can I drive you somewhere safe?
Mrs Son: It's okay, I can drive by myself.
She took the bag and left the bedroom, followed by Hoseok. They entered the silent kitchen, and everyone freeze when they noticed the bag that she was holding.
Y/N: Mom... are you going somewhere?
Mrs Son: Sweetie, Mom will take a day off. You can come with me if you want, even if I prefer you go to school tomorrow. Is it okay?
Y/N: Yes... I understand... (She looked at her brothers.)
Mrs Son: You are the best daughter. I will call you tonight. Ha-Ri, see you later... alone...
Y/N followed her mother outside. She saw Aman talking with one of the guard and called him.
Aman: Yes Miss Y/N, do you need my help?
Y/N: Aman, please, can you drive Mom where she wants to go?
Mrs Son: Y/N, it's not necessary.
Y/N: Mom, I don't know what happened, but I can clearly see that you are upset. So, please, if you take the car angry, I will be worried, or give me 5 minutes, and I'm coming with you.
Aman: Madam Yejin, I agree with Miss Y/N, please, let me drive you. I won't bother you; I promise.
Yejin knew that her behavior was not usual and a bit selfish but her goal was not to worry or hurt her daughter, so she agreed. She was just tired and needed times for herself. And to be totally honest, her legs were a bit painful since few days and even more when she was upset. She handed her bag to the bodyguard.
Mrs Son: Thanks Aman, I will bother you a little in that case.
Aman: You never bother me Madam.
The mother and daughter exchanged a warm hug before the car left the propriety. Hoseok joined Y/N in the garden.
Hoseok: Y/N, are you alright?
Y/N: Oppa, what happened? Who did piss her that much? Dad will not be happy when he will find out.
Hoseok: No, he will not, and I don't want to be around when he will lose his mind... but at the same time, I don't want to miss the show!
Y/N: (She giggled.) Mom seemed tired; I hope she will rest and be better.
Hoseok: I am sure she will.
Y/N went directly to her bedroom after that, avoiding her brothers. She didn't want to be mad against them too. 30 minutes later, she received a message with a photo from her mother. Yejin reassured her, she was fine, enjoying a good bath in a luxurious hotel.
Aman also confirmed to Y/N the address where he drove Yejin. The bodyguard told Y/N that he would stay near the hotel tonight to assure her mother security, just in case. He wanted to inform Yoongi and Mr Kim, but Y/N told him that it was not necessary, that her mother will inform directly her husband. The young girl didn't want to put her bodyguard in a difficult situation. Her father would pass his nerves on the poor guy if he was the one to announce him the news. She thanked him for his attention.
A little before dinner time, Mr Kim and his two eldest came back from work. The tension coming from the head of the family was palpable. Jimin was in an evening class and will come back later. At least, he will not have to face his father anger.
Mr Kim: Mr Nam, please call everyone to the living room.
Mr Nam: Yes Sir.
Yejin sent a brief text to her husband to inform him that she needed time alone, without much of explanation. He tried to call her, but she didn't answer his call.
After a quick call to Mr Nam earlier, who briefly explained what happened, Mr Kim tracked Yejin's phone and sent a team to assure her safety.
In two minutes, the children gathered in the living room, with closed faces. Y/N and Hoseok were the last one to join, with a lighter mood than the three others. Yes three, Namjoon was forced by Ha-Ri to stay at home. She told him that being absent after create a mess will not help his case. She will call him later to update him about their group work.
Jin and Yoongi were standing behind their father who was sitting on an armchair. They were not in troubles and wanted to stay out of troubles. Y/N felt sorry for her brothers at the view of her father's black gaze.
Y/N: Dad, Oppa, you're back, did you have a good day? (She kissed her father and hugged her brothers.)
Mr Kim: Yes Sweetheart, what about your day... Did your appointment go well? (She nodded.) Great. (His gaze became dark, and he badly glared at his sons.) Now, tell me, where is my wife?
Hoseok: Not guilty! (He put his hands up.)