Thief - NAMJIN YOONMIN TAEKOOK

Ch. Thirty Four 👑

- How can you stand him?

Jin was used to talk normally to people back in Daegu. But Lee's Chef, Seungmin was definitely not

- Excuse me? He's the Prince

- Yeah, okay and he's unbearable. Believe me, I've been there. Namjoon and Tae can be a pain in the ass as well! So how you do it?

Seungmin gives in and gives an honest answer. What other reason can there be for him to do all those things for Felix? His eyes shine thinking about it

- It's easy to put up with this family once you get paid at the end of every month

- I'll put up with them for their money!

Minhyuk is more than excited to be included in the new place. He knows he has to talk to Felix first but he doesn't care. As long as he can have a more relaxed life, he's in.

- Besides, my job is to cook for Taemin so it's easy

- He doesn't complain about food? Lucky you, Tae can't eat half the things I cook

Jin doesn't even want to think about Taemin. He thought he was a good King. But he saw the streets of Seoul. This is no peaceful way of ruling a Kingdom.

- Uhmmm...lets just say he doesn't talk much...

There's something in his tone that Jin finds confusing. He sounds like he's saying something bad. His eyes look tired, his smile is gone. But only one second later he recovers his composure and helps the other two decide on a wedding cake.

A guard enters and talks privately with Seungmin. This is one of the reasons why Jin would never work here. Surrounded by them? Being observed all the time? No, thank you

- Minhyuk! Prince Felix wants to talk to you. Don't worry, I'll go with you. We'll be back in an hour or so, Jin. If you need anything tell one of the guards to look for me

And so Jin waits. One hour. Two hours. Three hours. He cooks a few things for Tae and the Kim family but eventually he needs the others to come back to help.

But when they return, they bring with them a weird atmosphere. Seungmin seems calm and professional, simply doing his job. But Minhyuk...He stays quiet. His head is clearly somewhere else. Every two minutes he makes another mistake while cooking and apologizes in a soft tone that Jin can barely hear.

Finally after a long day, Seungmin leaves the kitchen and Jin can ask

- Okay, what the hell was that? Do you have to sleep with Felix to keep the job or what?

- I don't know what you mean, it was a normal talk

- Well for a moment I thought the Prince cut your tongue off dude...are you sure everything is okay?

- Namjoon...

- Namjoon? I guess he's in-

- He's an idiot, right? I mean...He is just like his father! He'll ruin Daegu just like the King did! It would be stupid for me to stay on his side...

- I'm a little lost here but I don't think-

- You think he'll be a good King?

Jin wants to answer yes. He wants to say he's a normal guy who could understand what the common people go through. But he knows...

- No. I guess you're right...

Minhyuk tries to show a smile and prepares to leave the room. Jin can't help but let out a few more words

- But at least he's not like Felix!

Minhyuk stops in his tracks. He doesn't answer and with a small wave he leaves Jin behind. His head hurts. Felix, Taemin, Changkyun, Minhyuk, who else will make him confused? He's supposed to have a plan but he's not sure he can do it this time. How can he even walk around without being followed?