It's a difficult thing, but there are times when moving on with your life starts with a goodbye.
"Yes, make it more appealing by painting the walls in bright colors, I want the tiles in Beige colors and make the kitchen accessible please." Jinyoung said as he looks around the newest Bake Shop that he owns, currently being renovate to suit his taste, he has been back in Korea for a few months now and things has been great for him this past few years, he became a world class pattisier, having studied it in his stay at Paris France, he excels at baking and making mouthwatering desserts and he indeed makes a name for himself.
The door opens and Jackson walks in with Mark in tow.
"Hey hey hey, Mr. Business man, welcome back. You didn't say you're in Korea now fucker, we actually had to know it through your mom." Jackson complains as Mark hugs Jinyoung.
"Welcome home Jinyoungie.."
"I miss you guys, I'm sorry I didn't call or anything it's just I've been busy you know." he pointed towards the whole mess with the renovation.
"How are you."
"We need to get back to my place for a much needed catch up."
Jackson pick up his keys.
"Let's go now then."
A tall man entered the shop looking straight at Jinyoung.
"Hey, is it time to go?"
Mark and Jackson looks at him in curiosity while Jinyoung nooded.
"Yeah, we'll go now but first let me introduce you. Chanyeol this is Mark and his boyfriend Jackson. They are my bestfriends. Guys this is Chanyeol a very good friend of mine whom I have been fortunate to meet in Paris."
Chanyeol smiled and shake their hands. Mark leans in and whisper something to Jinyoung.
"Just how good of a friend is he."
"Mark..shush.."
Jackson nooded as he finish talking to Chanyeol.
"Okay babe, we'll just have to follow Chanyeol's car. Let's all go now." Mark winks mischieveously at Jinyoung who rolls his eyes at his friend's antics while following Chanyeol towards his car.
They soon found themselves in Jinyoung's apartment where Mark and Jackson is surprised to know that Chanyeol is currently staying at. Mark shooed his talkative boyfriend away and dragged Jinyoung into the kitchen with the excuse of making up something to eat.
"Okay, spill.."
"I have nothing to say Mark he is just a really good friend okay, calm down." Jinyoung chuckles as he prepares something while his friend just sat down and watch him.
"So..are you going to ask about him or not?" Mark quietly said as Jinyoung smile sadly, he knows that his friend is now talking about Jaebum.
"I heard some news about him, I know that he's doing great now. A filthy rich CEO, one of the most eligible bachelors in Seoul, dates some heiress here and there..what more could I ask?"
"Are you hurt..remember you're the one who ask for the divorce instead of patching things up." Mark said tentatively as Jinyoung sigh.
"I know Mark, it's just that..of course I still felt something knowing that he started dating again. It still hurts after all these years."
'Do you still love him?"
"I never stopped loving him."
"You also dated someone abroad right? What's his name? Kris?"
"Yeah, he is Chanyeol's friend and we met through him. It's nice being in a relationship with someone else, it's exciting."
"But you're still stuck,..."
"I am not, these years spend without him just proves that I really am in love with him."
Mark fiddles with his phone.
"He's still in love with you, you know that right. All of those flings and girls are nothing compared to the love he felt for you. I know it."
"Hey why are you suddenly on his side huh?"
"When I saw him he's smiling and he looks fine and such but his eyes are dead. Like there's no life in him."
"Is he..okay..."
"He will be when you get back to him. You will right?"
"I...let's see when our paths cross."
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Four Months Later
Jaebum walks out of his office as his assistant is walking briskly with him.
"This is going to be a disaster Mr. Im, we have a surprise engagement party for Mr. Choi and his girlfriend later tonight at exactly 7pm but the French pattisier is throwing a huge tantrum and refuses to bake anything."
"Calm down Seokjin and explain to me why he is throwing a huge tantrum as you say."
"Well,,,that's the thing sir..we dont know because we dont understand him. Can you speak french Mr. Im?"
Jaebum massages his head in irritation.They entered the kitchen where the French baker is in shouting at his assistants who are hurrying back and forth.
'What's the matter Pochollo?" Jaebum ask the man who looks at him.
"I refuses to make anything for today Mr. Im, I already told you that this is the start of my leave, my mama is waiting for me and I had to go the airport immediately. Why do your people dragged me here and forces me to bake?"
"Pochollo, you signed and agreement, stating that you can be flexible with your time and if the company needs your skill we can always call on you anytime of the day right?"
"Well I dont want to work with your company anymore, I will return to france and have my own shop.You can keep all of the money I made this month I dont want it. Goodbye."
And the man left all of the staff shocked. Seokjin look at Jaebum with worried eyes.
"What do we do now Mr. Im?"
Jaebum is left standing with a serious face on as he thinks of the ways to get through with his dilleman when Youngjae barges inside.
"Hey Jaebum hyung, I heard what happened and I just want to give you this." Youngjae handed him a calling card.
"This might help you with your problem."
Jaebum looks at the card and smiled kindly at his ex-lover.
"Thank you Youngjae."
"No problem hyung, it's the least I can do and I want to repay the kindness you've shown me. Call that number asap and you just might get a surprise."
HEAVENLY BAKE SHOP CAFE
567******
09************
Jaebum walks out of the kitchen back into his office. He dials the number and waits for the answer.
"Hello? Thank you for calling Heavenly Bake Shop Cafe, how can we help you?" a deep voice answered the call.
"Ah yes, this is Mr. Im from the JYP Hotel, can I speak to the owner of the shop or the manager?"
"Mr. Park is currently unavailable but you can say your concern to me and I can relay it to him immediately."
"Okay I need someone to actually bake a cake, and some muffins and tarts and all those french desserts, our French pattiesier actually resigned a few hours ago and we had no choice but to find another option since we have a prior engagement later tonight."
"Okay sir I am currently on chat with Mr. Park and I already relayed what you said and ah,,we just have to wait for a while now...yes he is now in Seoul, buying some stuff for our cafe, if you want he can go to your office so you can talk, would you like that Mr. Im?"
"Ah yes, please note the address and I will wait for him. My assistant will wait for him in the lobby to assist him."
"Okay sir, thanks."
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A few more minutes and Seokjin came up with someone, knocking on Jaebum's door and gently guiding the man inside. Jaebum stood up and look at the man, he felt shocked, mouth wide open as he stared at his equally shocked ex-husband. Jinyoung tentatively smiled at him as he walks slowly inside.
"Hey..."
"Hey.."
"Ahm..did I miss anything?" Seokjin asked as he looks at the two.
"I miss you.."
"I think I miss you more."
TBC^^