Crimson Madness #1 ⚖️: Commencement || SVT CRIME AU

37: Dinner With Them

Nari's POV

"Sorry to keep you waiting, we had to stop over cause Woyeon was hungry," Wonwoo apologized as soon as Joshua hopped in the backseat beside Woyeon.

"It's all right, I had a good time talking with the pastor, anyways," Joshua responded.

"And oh by the way, can we go pick up Jeonghan? he said that his manager got into some car troubles on the way to his shoot," he added as he shut the door of the car. Wonwoo had stifled a sigh as he began to drive away.

"What is up with everyone not bringing their own cars," he muttered in annoyance.

"Uncle Shua,"

"Hmm yes, Woyeon?"

"Let's play,"

"Haha sure," I looked at the backseat to take a glance, only to find Joshua holding a doll while Woyeon holds another doll.

They were talking in small voices which made me chuckled. Joshua then, playfully glared at me. "Don't judge me,"

"I wasn't,"

***

We got to the building where Jeonghan's photoshoot is being held at. He texted Wonwoo, telling him that the shoot will wrap up in thirty minutes. We decided to just go inside since they're familiar with Wonwoo, anyways. We got inside and it was quite hectic.

"Come here, Woyeon," Joshua had grabbed a seat and made the kid sit, so that she wouldn't get tired.

There were people rushing back and forth by the dressing room while Jeonghan stands in front of a white background, all lights on him as the photographer continues to take shots of him. To my surprise, Jeonghan got a haircut which I think suits him well.

He still got the blonde dye which really went well with his haircut right now. I have to say, he was looking good in mullet hair, but he looked even better with short, slick hair. "Let's take a break for a while," the photographer said as he smiled before making his way to us.

As soon as he reached us, his smile faded when his eyes met mine. "Is it done?" Wonwoo asked, casually.

"Almost, this is the last fit, but they're still gonna review the photos to see if we have to do some more shots," he responded as we locked eyes, however he still ignored him.

Wow, this guys, really.

His eyes landed on Woyeon. "Oh hey Woyeon,"

"Uncle Hannie!" The kid rushed to him as Jeonghan knelt down and greeted her with a hug and a smile.

"What brings you here, eh?"

"We're here to pick you up!" Woyeon exclaimed as Jeonghan ruffled her hair. Wonwoo, Joshua and Jeonghan had a short conversation for a while before Jeonghan returns to do more shots.

"Is he really like that?" I whispered to Joshua.

"You mean, two-faced?" he asked as we laughed.

"He's always got some attitude problem, but he's good at hiding it,"

"And I tell you," he trailed off.

"That attitude problem and anger issues just got worse when he impregnated a girl,"

"You mean his wife?" I asked as he nodded his head.

"It was just a forced marriage just for the sake of the kid and just to save his reputation," My face contorted upon hearing his words.

"No wonder why he's so mad at me when I found out about it," I scoffed.

Right now, I'm convinced that the reason why Jeonghan's not fond of me is because I know about his secret. He doesn't hate me for who I am, he just hate me because I know so much about him that if I say something about him, it might ruin him.

But of course, I am not going to do that.

For it is not my business.

And I am not that kind of person.

***

Right after picking up Jeonghan, we went straight to the hotel which Seungcheol owns. Seungcheol texted everyone, saying to meet up there so we can all have dinner, together. As soon as we entered, the extravagant hotel, we were directed to a private dining area.

There was a long table there, beige walls that has paintings hung on. I sat beside Jihoon who sat beside Soonyoung. These two just came from their offices while Seungcheol was the last one to come.

"Seungcheol, can I take a three day-off? This is the only free time I have from the clinic," Wonwoo asked as he wrapped his arm around his daughter who sat on his lap while eating.

"Yeah sure," Seungcheol nods his head.

"Can I also take a day off?!" Soonyoung exclaimed, happily while raising his hand.

Seungcheol frowned at him. "You do know I need you tomorrow for legal reasons, so no," Soonyoung ended up frowning.

Joshua laughed. "Haha poor Soonyoung,"

"Jokes on you, you're the vice president of this hotel, so no day off for you too," Jihoon joked as Joshua ended up sulking, which made everyone laughed in the room.

"Jihoon, you're the one handling finances here, so don't even laugh," Junhui retorted as Jihoon rolled his eyes.

"Man, I wasn't even complaining," Jihoon arrogantly shrugs his shoulders as everyone gave him suspicious, teasing looks.

"Seriously guys! I ain't even sulking about it!"

***

Dinner was full of conversation about works, schedules and such. However, it was mostly jokes, mockery and bickering of one another. I ate my dinner in silence and just watch them interact which is already amusing itself.

Soon, the dinner has ended. Wonwoo won't be going home to Seungcheol's house. He'll be going home at the apartment where he used to live, since he's with Woyeon. I just heard earlier that as much as possible, he doesn't want Woyeon to step into Seungcheol's house.

He's protective which is understandable because of the dangerous line of work he is. "This night's quite fun," Jihoon commented which broke the silence in the car.

"Soonyoung passed out," Joshua laughed.

"The guy's too exhausted because he's way too hyper and he drank too much liquor," Jeonghan commented. I sat at the third row of the car beside Soonyoung who's passed out because of the drinks and of course of his hyperactive earlier.

On the second row, Joshua, Junhui, Jihoon sat while Jeonghan sat on the passenger's seat beside Seungcheol who is driving. Joshua looked over his shoulder and locked eyes with me. "You okay there, little red?" he checked up. 

"Yeah...just a bit tired," I responded.

"You can take a shut-eye, and we'll just wake you up when we get there,"

"No thanks, I think I can still hold on for a bit,"