16. Time's Set at 0

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"Are you ready, everyone?" Dokja asked.

It was finally the day of the banquet.

Everyone was admiring their new flashy outfits.

"Wearing a dress feels weird.. but this dress makes me feel rich." Jihye's eyes glistened.

"Everyone's ready, we're just waiting for you, slow poke." Sooyoung unnecessarily commented.

"Dokja! You're going to be my partner, right?" Yoosung asked, tugging his sleeve.

"What?! You're trying to keep him all to yourself?! We already agreed to share him!" Gilyoung gritted his teeth, fuming angrily.

"Bleeh!" Yoosung stuck her tongue out. "You decided on your own anyways!"

"Dokja!!" Gilyoung tugged his other sleeve.

"Let go of him!" Yoosung demanded.

"Not until you do so."

The two pouted angrily.

Dokja smiled.

With Hyunsung... "Heewon.. you look great today...!" He said, nervously and flustered.

"Thank you, Hyunsung. You look great today as well." Heewon complimented him back, with a smile as well.

Hyunsung tensed up, feeling very nervous.

Heewon chuckled at his cute actions.

"Where is Cale and Joonghyuk?" Sangah looked around the room.

"Huh? Now that you mention it.. I haven't seen them at all today." Heewon added on.

"They probably had some business together. After all, they're like oblivious lovebirds." Sooyoung answered sarcastically.

'They probably are.' Dokja thought.

"Should I go tell them we're ready?" Sangah asked.

"Nah, leave them alone. We shouldn't interrupt a lover's quarrel." Sooyoung grinned, amused.

With Joonghyuk and Cale...

"What're you doing here? Shouldn't you be with the others?" Cale asked Joonghyuk, who randomly stumbled into his room. He was about to get ready for the banquet before an unannounced guest came in.

Joonghyuk stood in front of Cale, his face remained as dull as always. "I will be escorting you."

"Huh?" Cale was utterly confused, raising an eyebrow. He didn't need to escort him before the banquet even started, or maybe it was because he was worried of proper etiquette? "You don't have to do that." Cale leaned back onto the back of the couch.

"No. I will escort you." Joonghyuk refused firmly. "I'm your partner."

Cale stood up properly. "Whatever, do what you want." He walked towards the three-sided full body mirrors and stretched his arms outward.

His personal servant, Ron, came out of no where and started helping Cale get undressed.

Joonghyuk didn't move, he simply watched.

'Is he not going to leave?' Cale felt awkward, knowing Joonghyuk was still there, feeling his stares search his body.

Cale finally finished dressing up. 'The others should be ready already.'

"Young master Cale." Ron called out. "The carriages are here. Your guests have already entered."

"Alright. Let's go." Cale nodded. He made his way outside. Followed behind him was Joonghyuk, who did not leave him for even a second.

"Have a safe trip, young master." Ron said his goodbye along with the other servants.

"Thanks." Cale said to them.

Joonghyuk extended his hand, a usual gesture to help.. ladies... board carriages..

Cale, unknowingly and obliviously, placed his hand on top of his, using it to climb into the carriage. "Take care of the kids."

"Yes, young master."

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