Chapter 33 - Confessions Under the Sun

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Isha couldn't help but laugh as she watched Jimin and Taehyung. They were happily munching on their snacks, their faces smeared with smoothies and cookie crumbs. She pulled out a wet tissue from her pocket, gently wiping their sticky cheeks.

"Can we go to the swing, Mummy?" Jimin asked, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Of course, sweetheart. But please be careful. I don't want either of you getting hurt," Isha cautioned, giving them a reassuring smile.

Both boys nodded eagerly and, hand in hand, made their way to the swing set not far from where Isha and Yoongi were sitting.

"How's your day been?" Isha asked, turning to Yoongi, who let out a small sigh.

"Not too busy, which is good. But I've been thinking about making some changes to the cafe. I'm just not sure what direction to take it in. What do you think, Noona?" Yoongi asked, looking at her thoughtfully.

Before Isha could answer, Yoongi's phone rang, interrupting their conversation. He glanced at the screen. "Sungmin hyung," he said, picking up the call.

"Hey, Yoongi. Are you free to talk?" Sungmin's voice came through the phone.

"Sure, Hyung. What's up?"

"Remember how I mentioned finding a pastry chef for your cafe? My friend's brother just finished culinary school and is looking for a job. Would you be interested in meeting him?"

Yoongi's eyes lit up at the possibility. "Actually, we haven't had any luck finding someone yet. I'd love to meet him. Can you ask him to come in on Monday for an interview? Maybe he could make a simple dessert during the interview so I can see his skills."

"That sounds perfect. His name is Kim Seokjin. I'll let him know and have him reach out to you."

"Thanks, Hyung. I really appreciate your help," Yoongi said, a smile on his face as he ended the call.

Turning back to Isha, he shared the news. "Noona, I might have found a pastry chef for the cafe. His name is Kim Seokjin. If he's good, I think I'll hire him."

"That's great news! With how well the business is doing, it's about time you had a dedicated pastry chef," Isha said, clearly happy for him.

As they continued their conversation, Yoongi's expression grew serious. "How was your day? Everything go smoothly?"

Isha chuckled, thinking back to the little moments with Jimin and Taehyung. "It was a good day overall. Taehyung had a bit of a sad moment earlier, but Jimin handled it beautifully. They even shared some sweet confessions."

Yoongi's eyes widened, his curiosity piqued. "Confessions? What kind of confessions?"

"Well," Isha began, enjoying the slight nervousness she saw in Yoongi's eyes. "It started with Taetae asking Minnie if he liked him, and Minnie said yes."

Yoongi's face softened, but before he could respond, his phone buzzed again. It was Namjoon.

"Yoongi hyung, is Noona with you? I've been trying to call her, but she's not picking up," Namjoon's voice came through the speaker.

Yoongi looked at Isha, mouthing that Namjoon was on the line. He put the call on speaker.

"Sorry, Joonie, I left my phone at home," Isha said, her voice light.

"Oh, no worries, Noona. I just finished my work and was planning to pick up Taehyung in about half an hour."

"We're at the park next to Yoongi's cafe. Why don't you come here? The littles are still playing and won't want to leave just yet," Isha suggested.

"That sounds perfect. I'll see you in a bit. Bye, Hyung," Namjoon said before ending the call.

As the call ended, Yoongi turned to Isha, his face a mixture of curiosity and concern. "So... about those confessions. Do you really think they like each other?"

Isha smiled, enjoying the way Yoongi squirmed slightly. "What do you think?" she teased.

Yoongi's brows furrowed as he looked down. "I'm not sure. But if they do, I think it's sweet. As long as they're happy."

Isha laughed, but her tone grew more serious. "You know, Taetae confessed that he likes Jungkook. But he's unsure if Kookie feels the same. And Minnie... well, Minnie said he likes Yoonie bear."

Yoongi's heart skipped a beat. "And how do you feel about that, Noona? About Minnie having someone he loves?"

Isha's smile softened. "What matters to me is that whoever he loves, they love him back and can take care of him. It's not just about his physical health—it's about his mental and emotional well-being. His regressions aren't easy, and not everyone can handle that."

"I can handle it. I love him, Noona," Yoongi said, his voice barely above a whisper. He glanced at Isha, his cheeks flushed with emotion.

Isha's heart swelled with relief and happiness. She had suspected Yoongi's feelings, but hearing him say it out loud was something entirely different. "You love him?" she asked, wanting him to say it again.

"I do. I fell in love with him, and I don't see that changing," Yoongi admitted, finally meeting her gaze.

Isha smiled warmly at him. "I'm glad to hear that, Yoongi. I could see it, but I didn't want to assume. Jimin is my brother, and I never want you to feel obligated to take care of him."

"I've never felt that way, Noona. I'm here because I want to be, and I care about him deeply," Yoongi said earnestly.

"Well then," Isha said with a playful glint in her eye, "it's up to you to confess to him. That's not my job."

Yoongi looked puzzled. "What do you mean?"

"I overheard their conversation, but I didn't want to make Jimin feel self-conscious. He struggles with self-confidence, and I didn't want to give him hope if I wasn't sure how you felt. But now that I know, it's up to you," Isha explained.

Yoongi nodded, understanding her reasoning. "I just can't believe Taetae likes Kookie," he chuckled, the weight of the conversation lifting slightly.

Before they could continue, a familiar voice interrupted them. "Taehyung likes who?"

Both Isha and Yoongi jumped in surprise, turning to see Namjoon standing behind them.

"Oh my god, Namjoon, you scared me!" Yoongi grumbled, his heart still racing.

Isha laughed, recovering from the shock. "Taehyung likes Jungkook," she admitted with a grin.

Namjoon smiled knowingly. "I had a feeling. He talks about Kookie all the time, whether he's in his little space or not. But don't worry, I won't bring it up. I don't want them to feel pressured."

Yoongi nodded in agreement. "Yeah, we'll just pretend we didn't hear anything."

As the sun began to set, Yoongi suggested it was time to head home. Namjoon agreed, and they both stood up, ready to gather the boys.

"It's getting dark, kids. Time to go home," Isha called out, walking toward the swing set where Jimin and Taehyung were still playing. They jumped off the swings and ran to her, grabbing her hands with bright smiles.

As they headed back, Yoongi's heart felt lighter. He had confessed his feelings, and now, he just needed to find the right moment to tell Jimin. With Isha's blessing and support, he knew he could do it. And maybe, just maybe, everything would turn out exactly as it was meant to be.

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