We've been back inside for about an hour when Jiwoo announces that she should probably be going soon. "You should add me to your phone."
I have to run upstairs to grab it and notice there is a letter on my pillow. I smile softly, reaching out to touch it, but I don't open it. At least not until I get a moment to myself because I know that I will react emotionally, and besides that Jiwoo is waiting for me. That doesn't stop me from being curious who sent it though. I am pretty sure that I have a good idea, but I don't let myself dwell on it because if I'm wrong I will honestly feel bad for making the assumption in the first place.
Joon frowns as I come in holding my phone. I'm not sure why he is frowning though. "We need to get you a local phone. We don't want you being charged international roaming fees." He mentally pauses for a second. "Did you adjust your cell phone bill to come off your new credit card yet?"
"No, but if I need a new phone why would I need to keep this one?" I arch an eyebrow at him in confusion.
"Outside of Korea the U.S. is probably where we tend to most visit, simply because of collaborations, plethora of interviews, and movie studios and directors that assist in the taping of our music videos. I'm not saying we don't have quality movie studios here, but Los Angeles is definitely the entertainment capital of the world." Joon quick explains to me.
I nod in agreement. Then I see Jiwoo frowning. "I was going to have you program in my phone number, but perhaps you should wait on that until you get your new cell phone with a Korean number."
"I can always program it in now and just transfer it to the other phone later. Even if I have to do it manually it's not a big deal." Yeah because outside of the seven numbers that matter the most I really only have two other contacts.
Once she leaves I utter some quick excuse to head back upstairs. My curiosity regarding that letter is killing me. I sit in the middle of the bed and pick it up.
Dear Daisy,
Immediately I find a part of me wanting to frown at that greeting. Dear doesn't seem enough, and unlike TaeTae, Hobi-hyung, and even Yoongi-hyung, who I have noticed has recently started calling you Honey, I have no pet name for you. Aside from calling you my flower, which I haven't done since the first time because while the word is sweet it doesn't seem to convey the depth of how I feel when uttering it.
When we placed you in bed last night a set of rightness fell over me. Like a puzzle piece fell into place that I never knew had been missing. Or like I didn't realize I was short of breath until I took that first one after we got home. Perhaps I just didn't realize how real this all was until now? I really can't say the exact reasoning, but obviously my above utterings were what I felt might be the best way to express it to you somehow.
The next few days will be ours to relax, but after they pass we won't have as much time together. I know we all will try to work it out as best we can, but I worry about how lonely you might be by yourself.
The managers assured me that won't be the case, that they are finding a perfect new security member for you that they are sure will also act as a friend and confidant. Is it wrong that I don't completely trust them in this? Our managers, especially Sejin-hyung, always have our best interests at heart, but for some reason I am distressed about this. Perhaps, it is as simple as the fact that I don't want to leave you behind while we have to work.
I told myself I wouldn't stress out while writing this letter, but I suppose the above paragraph shows that I haven't succeeded. I will get back to the main point of the letter. I want to schedule some time before we go back to our busy lives, just you and me.
I will of course have to make some arrangements, but I will let you know when I have things worked out.
Ending a letter is always the hardest for me. Not only because it is hard to find the words to close the letter, but also because I hate how it feels like I am saying goodbye. You are right down the hall as I write this, yet you feel miles away too.
I've loved and appreciated all our moments together, but I can't wait to have some one of one time with you.
Forever Yours <3,
Jimin
I smile softly at the letter in my hands. Then I arch an eyebrow at the endearment at the end. It takes me a minute to find my purse, but once I do I unearth the first letter he wrote me and notice the endearment is the same. Does that mean he took notes before composing either letter? I honestly wouldn't be surprised if that was the case. I'm personally touched by the consistency whether it be intentional or not, but if it were intentional there's something about that idea that appeals to me more.
My stomach growls reminding me I haven't eaten since breakfast. Before running off to investigate if anyone has made plans in regards to our midday meal I open the drawer of the bedside table and place both letters there for the time being. I will have to find some special place to keep them later.
I shouldn't be disappointed that I didn't get to cook lunch for them. They all wanted traditional Korean cuisine, and since I knew next to nothing about said cuisine I couldn't be in charge of the meal. Heck, I didn't even help with the prep work for the meal because that had been done while I had still been upstairs. I learned later that I had lingered over that letter longer than I thought. Where it had felt like moments passed apparently the time had been closer to half an hour.
"So, we were hoping to have you meet a few of our parents this weekend, but apparently something came up with the company. I'm surprised we were asked to attend honestly, but a new club has opened up and apparently we are expected to make an appearance as special VIP. One of the staff members of Big Hit explained to Sejin-hyung it was specifically desired because of your appearance in our life. They want to display some sense of open acceptance to potential soulmates for any Idol, and they are wanting to use our situation to pave the way and make it easier for others in the future." Joon explains after we are done eating lunch.
"Isn't it risky for superstars like yourselves to go somewhere that is so public?" I ask. I have gotten so used to having to sequester ourselves in our house rental and motels that this seems like a completely foreign concept to me.
"What, you don't want to go out dancing with us?" Hobi wiggles his eyebrows at me.
I know he's teasing, but I'm caught in a serious moment here, and I will not be swayed. "Not the point. I'm sorry, but I can't help but be concerned."
Jimin is to my right and he reaches out to touch my shoulder. Perhaps, I am feeling even closer to him than normal due to the letter he left for me, because since I read it I just feel like I have been gravitating toward him. "Of course you are concerned. But, we will be in an exclusive VIP section. I'm certain that Dispatch will be on the sidewalks outside trying to get candid photos as we go in, but they can't proceed up to the VIP section themselves."
I must look confused because Yoongi quickly intervenes. "Think of Dispatch as Korean paparazzi."
I smile at him as a thank you. "So, what about security?"
Joon nods. "They will of course accompany us, along with your new personal security." He frowns for a moment. "Who should have been here to meet you by now."
As if we are in some movie or television series the doorbell like chime, that is going to take some getting used to, announces another arrival at the gate. While only one of us is required to answer it, for some reason our curiosity apparently gets the better of us and we all head over to the monitor mounted on the wall to the right of the refrigerators.
I'm surprised. I didn't think I would see his face again for a while. It's Korain on the screen. Immediately I glance at Jk and watch as his tongue pokes into the inside of his cheek in disgust. He attempts to veil the way his jaw clenches afterward but I still catch it. I reach out to him, grasping his hand in my own. He responds immediately by weaving our fingers together.
Joon and Korain hold a conversation in Korean. Even though it was Jk I reached out to, my eyes trail over to Tae. He immediately looks me in the eye and nods at me, completely understanding what it is that I am trying to convey. I don't know how he does that when I am not 100% sure what I am subliminally expressing myself. But, I am pretty sure I know who I will be spending one on one time with tonight.
I follow Joon to the door when he heads that direction. Not long after Korain is entering with a small petite female only a few steps behind him. They both bow, and even though it's not a custom I am used to I try to emulate the same and smile warmly, despite how things went with Korain the last time we spoke. "This is Yun Hye Rin. She is to be Daisy's new member of security."
I arch an eyebrow at that which has her chuckling in response. "I'm a 4th dan black belt, and before you ask that simply means I have been a black belt for four years. I also trained some in judo. Not enough to earn a black belt, but enough to earn the first level brown belt. I think it's been six months since I started training in judo." I don't notice that she is carrying something until she seems to remember herself. "Oh, here. Sejin-nim said he wanted to drop this off for you anyway so I offered since I was coming here to introduce myself."
I open it and find a cell phone box. It's an upgraded version of the model I am already using, so I doubt it will be difficult for me to use. "He got me a cell phone?" I ask in confusion.
Joon shakes his head. "No, we got you the cell phone. He just had volunteered to get it picked up for us." I nod.
"I hope you don't mind. I already programmed both my work number and personal number into it." Hye Rin says in an almost apologetic way.
I shake my head. "No, that makes perfect sense and is quite helpful. Thank you." I turn to Korain. I understand that he came in with Hye Rin to introduce her. I just don't understand why he is still here.
He must understand that I am confused by his presence. "For at least the first few weeks I am to assist Hye Rin in protecting you." He pauses for a second. "I also want to take this opportunity to apologize for my behavior in Brazil." He bows.
Because I'm a polite person I accept his apology, but I know that I will still be uneasy around him regardless.
A/N: I somehow don't remember where I got the picture I used for Hye Rin. I'm pretty sure I lucked out and found it on Unsplash website though.