Yuri's house was all set and ready. Currently, papa and mama Park were standing in the living room of her penthouse, admiring the beauty of the place.
"Now that's like my daughter. You definitely do know how to transform one place," Jiwoon, Yuri's father, commented. A sense of pride filling him as he saw his daughter being independent.
Nothing saddens a heart of a parent like when they know their child does not need them anymore like they did. They have grown up to be on their own and now they are actually going to be and strive in the world alone.
An unnoticeable drop of tear fell down from the father's eye; but like they always say, fathers and daughters have a special bond, one that cannot be broken. In the same way, the daughter noticed the tear falling from his eye.
A mother notices it all too. The family was having a somber moment but lets trust the youngest one too break it. Jisung entered the living room with one question that made all three of them roll their eyes.
"Has anyone seen my pack of baguettes?" he cluelessly questioned.
The trio broke into a series of laughter as the youngest stood there puzzled. "Welcome to episode 2,99,792 of me questioning how is Iseul dating Jisung," the oldest chimed in sarcasm.
Though meant in sarcasm, the youngest took full offence at Yuri's comment as he started listing down his positive traits.
"What do you mean? I'm a nice guy, I'm smart, handsome, caring, loving and everything of everything. I might even be better than your Jeno guy!" Jisung blurted out.
Yuri cringed and regretted teasing Jisung after looking at his outburst. The name of a boy popping up in the outburst didn't go unheard by the parents.
"Yuri? Are you seeing someone?" The mother questioned curiously when Jisung chimed in, "I'm talking about Lee Jeno, the youngest son of the Lee's."
Hearing this peaked Jiwoon's interest. "Lee Jeno, my dear you could've told us. Jeno seems to be a great guy, humble and caring, must I say. In fact, both the brothers are. We don't mind you seeing him," he supportively spoke.
Yuri heaved a sigh, "Mom and dad, I'm not seeing Jeno. Don't listen to this brat. We aren't seeing each other. He's a great guy, really he is. We just talk about business and life at times, nothing else."
A spontaneous idea struck Jiwoon's mind. "Why don't you throw a house warming party?" he suggested. "That's a great idea dad. Will do it," impressed by her father's suggestion, Yuri jumped onboard with the idea of having a house warming party.
Within no time, everything was set in place. The guestlist, menu, decorations, the bar, everything.
Yuri kept the party very private. The guestlist only had around 20 people who were invited; only close family and friends. Jeno and Taeyong were invited too along with Johnny and Iseul.
It was soon the day of the party. Yuri kept her outfit casual with a white floral milkmaid dress with a thigh high slit. The dress indeed looked casual, classy and elegant.
Soon, the guests started entering the living area. Drinks and appetizers were being distributed. Yuri was greeting the guests who congratulated her.
Johnny, Jisung and Iseul were sitting on the couch. "I'm waiting for him," Johnny chimed out of the blue. "Me too," Iseul followed in. "Waiting for who?"Jisung questioned. "Lee Jeno, dummy. As far as I know, Yu had invited him too," the girlfriend replied.
Not long after Iseul mentioned Jeno, he made an entrance in the penthouse with Taeyong, wearing a black turtle neck and blueish toned jeans giving off a rockstar vibe.
Jeno came in bearing housewarming gifts for Yuri.
Yuri was standing talking to other guests when her eyes landed on the guest who had just arrived. His one glimpse was enough to make Yuri's heartbeat run faster than a Ferrari's engine.
And of course, the sight Jeno had in front of him took away his breath. She looked so elegant and poised. The sight of her was enough to make Jeno's every nerve in the body to relax and work up at the same time.
Yuri approached the Lee brothers. "Hi guys, welcome to my humble abode!" she greeted them with a graceful smile and gave them a friendly hug. "Thankyou for inviting us, Yuri. This place is really great," Taeyong retorted.
"Here, these are you," Jeno passed the flowers and the present to Yuri. "Thankyou, these are really beautiful but there was no need of a gift, your presence is enough," Yuri said, still smiling to the brothers.
"Please join in, Johnny, Jisung and Iseul are on the couch. Oh and Jeno, I have invited Jaemin, Haechan, Renjun and Chenle. They'll be here any minute I guess," Yuri informed.
Jeno and Taeyong joined the others while Yuri went back to attending the guests.
Loud noises started booming inside the penthouse and it just indicated the arrival the awaited friend group. Renjun, Chenle, Jaemin and Haechan entered the penthouse.
"Wow, this is amazing!" "Yuri grabbed a deal!" "This house just represents Yuri's personality so much!" "This is crazy!" Each of one expressed out loud being stunned by the interiors of the penthouse.Yuri immediately greeted the bunch of youngsters, welcomed them and directed them towards the others.
"Now it feels all good with everyone here." Johnny commented jovially. The other friends couldn't help but agree.
Everyone started getting engrossed in a conversation, sometimes about business and sometimes about life.
Time passed by and the guests start departing.
The night was still young for these friends as they were the only ones remaining in the penthouse.
Though Yuri and Jeno couldn't talk much, they did not miss an opportunity to sneak a glance at each other every now and then.
Their eyes did the talking, they confessed every little word that their mouth couldn't dare to voice out but their eyes did. Oh how sweet was it to be in love yet the confessions remained implicit.
A/N: This update was long due. I had it in my drafts but could not post it because of my busy schedule but here it is!
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