Convergent Love

Chapter 19: Surprise

It was finally Sunday, and the guys would be back. I had spent the past few days researching 1920 to 1923. I read numerous articles about historical events, people and culture. I scanned through so many interesting photos of Hawaii from that era. I'd hoped it would help me understand this crazy situation and my past with Yoongi, but I couldn't really find any more information about us. We were most likely just normal, everyday people with not much to write about or memorialize.

I did find information about his family business, Min Manufacturers, which imported items from Korea. Their building was in downtown Honolulu. Surprisingly, I discovered the building was still there and was now a bank. I went to the location to see if that would trigger any memories.

I stood across the street and held up a photo of the building from 1920. Since it was in black and white, I couldn't tell if the color of the building had changed. The basic architectural structure was still the same, though. The walls were brick, and there were large arched windows. I decided to go inside the bank to take a look.

As soon as I stepped through the doorway, it happened - another glimpse of the past.

"Welcome to Min Manufacturing," Yoongi said as he escorted me in. "Our family immigrated from Korea back in 1910. We didn't have much at first, then my father started this business. We've been doing okay ever since."

"Wow, this place is amazing," I said, looking around.

"We import all types of items from Korea and distribute them to local stores. If there's anything you would like, just let me know," he offered.

Just then, a young Korean man said, "Hey Yoongi! Nice to see you decided to finally come to work today."

"Ha, ha, very funny. Y/N, this is my younger brother Hoseok," Yoongi said. "He just finished business school and started working in the family business."

"Hi, nice to meet you," I said.

"Hello. Nice to finally meet you as well. He can't stop talking about you!" Hoseok replied. Yoongi gave him a quick look.

"Well, I hope it's all good things."

"Yes, it's definitely 'good things.' You're right Yoongi, she's beautiful," he said with a cute smile. "Too bad Mom and Dad aren't here to meet her. They had to go to a business lunch."

"Really?" Yoongi asked. "I thought that was tomorrow."

"It was supposed to be tomorrow, but the client changed it at the last minute."

"Sorry, Y/N. I was hoping to introduce you to them," Yoongi said, disappointed.

"It's okay, I'm sure there'll be another time. At least I got to meet your cute brother," I replied, smiling at Hoseok.

"Wow, beautiful and highly observant! She's a keeper, Yoongi!" Hoseok said proudly.

"Hey, I'm the only one she gets to call cute around here," Yoongi declared.

"Too late! She already said it, and it's out in the universe," Hoseok teased, dancing away. All I could do was laugh.

"I like your brother. He seems to be a very happy person."

"Yeah, he's our ray of Sunshine," Yoongi agreed.

Just then, I snapped back to reality. I found myself lying on the floor surrounded by several bank employees. They were asking me if I was okay and if I wanted some water. I told them I felt a little dizzy but would be fine. They asked if they could call someone, and I said no. I got up, thanked them, and hurried out of the bank. In shock, I started walking, not knowing where I was actually going.