The Escort S2

Part 71: The safe room with cheese thingies

Taehyung's POV

Kookie and Lisa both agreed that meeting Mia alone was not a wise decision. I called Mia on the number she contacted me on and informed her if Kookie could not be present I'd decline our meeting. She agreed to meet with Kookie also.

I nervously wait with Kookie.

"Tae bae, you don't have to meet with her. Who knows what she wants."

"Kookie, I know. But after what we learned earlier, I feel she may be helpful to us in some way. This is a puzzle and I need more information. Johoon said it's possibly a cover up. I can't explain it, but I really need to find out what happened to Saeji."

The house is quiet. Jin and Namjoon took the twins swimming at their pool and JJ is at Lisa's hanging out with Ivory and Chany.

"Kookie, let's talk to her and see what comes of it." He gestures with a dipped chin and the doorbell chimes.

I stand as Kookie goes to greet her. I hear the door open and then Kookie introduces himself. Her voice is sweet and light. I turn and she immediately stops moving.

She just stands still, bringing a hand to cover her mouth and stares.

"Would you like something to drink?" Kookie asks.

"Yes, something strong if you have it."

"Oh, I have it."

Kookie walks across the room to the bar where he can still see her. I say nothing. I can't.

It seems like an eternity before she remembers her body and takes a step. Her movements are slow and deliberate.

She comes about a foot away and slowly circles me. Her gaze is very direct and uncomfortable.

"Taehyung," she whispers. Not as in asking me a question but I believe as a reminder of who I am.

"Remarkable," she says. "Please forgive me but, you are damn near a perfect replica of my brother."

She startles as Kookie returns with her drink. She takes it and thanks Kookie with a smile. After taking a sip, she places her glass on a napkin on the table.

Suddenly her face lights up as she spots my vase.

"Oh my!" She walks towards it and turns to me. "Do you mind?"

I slowly nod. She lightly runs her fingers over the outer surfaces and closes her eyes. She's held that vase before and knows it's energy.

"Ah, exquisite!" she says.

"So, you're one of the owners of a rare Ling Gin Vase."

We sit together as Kookie goes to a chair just across from us. She appears relaxed and wears a slight smile as if she's pleased.

"Taehyung and Jungkook, thanks for inviting me to your home."

"Mia, please call me Tae. Thank you for talking with us about your brother. We are dealing with a lot. Teoki has attacked our friends, family, and business. To be honest with you, we plan to stop him in any way possible."

"Tae, I understand how –"

"No Mia, I don't think you do. Our search for a way to stop him led us to Saeji. Your brother-in-law has attempted to pass himself off as a client for the company I work for." Her eyes expand with a gaping mouth.

"He's a sick man and has no idea that I know who he is. My fiancé is practicing difficult restraint not to go to his office and beat him bloody. So, no Mia, you don't know."