The fresh scent of flowers hit me with a wave of breeze.
" So you are telling me that you have worked for a rich landlord and they have falsely accused you of stealing" he spoke tilting his head to the left.
"Yes, they were too furious at me, they didn't even pay attention to my side of the story" I tried my best to make him believe what I just told him.
"Hmm...... you can....stay. But just to let you know you have to pay" he said with deep thoughts.
"Pay?" How in the am I supposed to pay!? I don't even know the basic assignments they give at the workplace.
"Not in the sense that you have to earn and pay rent to me but you have to work in the house" Work in his house.. as a maid.
"A-as a maid?"
"Yes, didn't you say you worked for a rich landlord?" Great, that's the only reason you can give is that you worked as a maid for some wealthy landlord.
"Y-yes, I just need a place to stay for a while"
"Alrighty" he smiled and walked away to the captain's cabin.
I sighed and sat down on the wooden floor of the boat. I saw the everlasting ocean, it kept going on in all directions. There was still morning warmth in the atmosphere tagged along with the chilly breeze. I griped on the warm blanket that was clung to my body, it had been present since the moment I had woken up. My eyes travelled to the freshly picked flowers lying adjacent to me. It had all types, tulips, lotus, sunflowers, poppies, roses of all kinds, you name it and it's there. All of them are stacked in wooden boxes.
Suddenly something hit me, I started a conversation without even asking his name or occupation. Transporting flowers cannot be someone's occupation, can it? He again came into my view, holding two mugs that were streaming hot.
"Here, it's pretty chilly today, a hot cup of tea would warm you up" He spoke handing me the cup which I gladly accepted.
"I - I know this is quite absurd but may I know your name?" I asked hesitantly as we shared words from the past fifteen minutes and I didn't even ask mere questions like his name.
"Ahh, I am Jimin, Park Jimin." he said with a low chuckle
"Oh, that's a beautiful name. So where are we heading today?" I asked taking a sip from the hot tea.
"Hm, we live in Gotjawal forest on Jeju Island. It's beautiful there with cold breezes, warm mornings and beautiful animals" he started with a small smile playing on his lips
"Sounds lovely. Do...you mind if I ask you about your occupation?"
"Oh, not at all, I own this boat. I work as a transportation for basic goods in Gotjawal especially because I live in Hobagsaeg, a small town located near the shore" The piece of information awed me. Imagine living in a small house with trees all around you and with the morning rays you get to hear birds tweet as well. How delightful.
"Can I ask you something?" he questioned while taking a seat beside me.
"Sure" I smiled.
"How is your English accent so posh?"
"Ha, that umm... My owner's daughter taught me and we went to the same education academy so it sounds a bit posh" Why did I even speak with awkward chuckles?
"Hmm, well it's better than mine. My elder brother taught me English. You know it's necessary to learn English when you work on the seas especially when you are a trader"
" I believe it is. So you have a brother-" My words were cut off by a thud sound. We both looked in the direction of the sound, it was coming from the captain's cabin.
Suddenly the door opened gradually and a young man most probably in his 20s stepped out holding his head.
Damnnn
"Jmin make tea for me. My head is killing me." His rosy skin shined in the morning rays, his hair a fuzzy mess as it covered his eyes. A leafy green overall which is twice his size made him look more towering than he is.
When he was done rubbing his eyes, his eyes fell on me, his hazel eyes fell on me. And with a deep frown, he spoke up
"Who is she?" he said diverting his vision to Jimin
"Um, hyung she is coming with us" he hesitantly spoke. I too would speak like that if an uninvited guest popped into my boat.
" And who is she?" he asked again making himself clear and audible.
" When I was boarding the flower carts I found her at the end of the ship laying unconscious. I thought to let her stay. Don't worry she said she will help us with work" He let it all out in one go.
"Yes, I understand that but Jimin you can't just take random people on our boat right?" No wonder Jimin calls him hyung, he sure acts like one.
"Yes, But-"
"Hi, I am sorry for the disruption but I am in urgent need of a place to stay. And about my occupation, I worked as a housekeeper in a landlord's house for three years but I was accused of theft and the owner called the police on me and I had no way but to run away. I promise I won't cause any trouble." I spoke cutting Jimin's words. Well known at the fact that there is no truth in it.
"And where will she stay?" He spoke after lifting his eyes away from me to Jimin who now was standing beside him.
"Ha, with you?" he spoke awkwardly.
"Jimin"
"Hyung come on you know I live with boys right and most of the time I am not even present at home, What if they do something to her? He whispered the last part thinking I won't hear, huh?
The man looked at me for a brief minute and looked back at Jimin with a not-so-convinced look.
"Hyung please, you haven't been taking care of yourself either and the house is a mess after you come back from hunting. If she stays there she will take care of it." Oh my lord, why is he trying so hard to convince him and this guy ain't even falling for his face.
"Alright," He finally spoke after counting all the possible measures it would take for him to find out who I was.
"But, you have to pay attention to each word I say, Is that okay with you?
"Yes it is, thank you so much." Finally. Dealing with this man isn't going to be easy. I can sense it.
"Your name?" He asked settling himself on a small stool.
"Y/N"
"May I know yours?"
"Jin"
Sounds very dandy, no, He looks very dandy.
"Are you a trader too?" I asked breaking the intense eye contact
"No, I am a huntsman, I hunt animals" Okay that's quite cold.
His voice was hoarse, there were no emotions in it. It felt as if he was some kind of a guard who had no joy in his life nevertheless it scared me. No one not even Jungkook has ever used that tone on me.
Jungkook! Oh my, I wonder how he is now.
He was wounded, no he was shot.
Did he get aid?
Is he alright?
My father, he -
"I know he sounds a bit scary but Jin hyung is a wildly well-natured guy. I believe his mood is messed up today"
Jimin came between my thoughts once again. He walked near Jin with a mug of tea. Surprisingly his eyes were still on me. Was he starting the whole time?
"I- it's alright I get it. Umm, I was wondering if you two have any clothes to wear, Mine got a bit grimy" I asked
They both looked at me with their head tilted to the left and with a frown.
"Oh my clothes are dirty" I stated again
"Oh don't worry, we'll hand you once we reach Gotjawal. It'll take a few hours" Jimin let it out and sat down.
"Alright," I looked away not wanting them to grow any suspicion about me.
The sea is so blue and huge I wonder how it feels to be embraced in one.
A series of Y/n getting suicidal thoughts.
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"I was meant to kill you"
Romance" you are just like others, you are hired to kill me. I shouldn't have trusted you Jin" " aww you did fall for me" "Why" " I don't know, guess you were naive to fall into my tricks"
