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Joshua /Jisso Hong.
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The Family meeting is definitely what he already expected, it wasn't simple Family meeting. Telling the Truth to his Cousins wasn't going to bring any good Outcome. The worse Lee Jihoon could do was Kidnap him and throw him somewhere far and about Chan, he would have lost his Family name which he almost lost last time he rebelled.
Seokmin sighed as he sat at the empty seat beside the man Whose presence was most Intimidating in the Living room. Lee Jihoon sitting across him couldn't help but glare at his Younger Cousin. His anger could be sense from a mile away, the Tension in the living room was thick in the air.
Seokmin remained indifferent, he wasn't Intimidated whether it was by the person beside him or the cousin in front of him, Chan followed the suit and greeted everyone including the strangers and then sat beside his brother. He was confused but It seems Jihoon already got to know about what is About to happen there.
It was simply a business meeting but this time in more intimate way, it was better that the two Powerful family come together and tie the Knot to Bind the Contract and gain more Power.
As the elder talked, Seokmin didn't meddle but Jihoon Interrupted.
"I don't think a marriage is important for success, we do business indeed but not at this level. It is Most Absurd things i have ever heard." His disdain and dislike over this was clearly evident in his voice and eyes. He wasn't going to let anyone use his brother for their so called ambition. Seokmin sat silently, he was being respectful but he knew at one point he will have to go against Jihoon. He have to think about all the Pros and cons before speaking.
The person beside Seokmin was silent as well, he wasn't affected not even a little bit. While the elders looked at Jihoon with Disappointment specially his own family. Chan was getting hold of the situation and when his gaze met Seokmin's blank eyes, he understood what was happening. He glared at his elders and was ready to explode but Was stopped by The intervention of Seokmin's father.
"It seems Jihoon and Chan Can't spend more time here with, i will ask someone to bring them back to there Room." He said with smile and hidden threat which only made Jihoon more angry. He controlled himself and spoke with less venom.
"I will stay and listen, I'm sorry for Meddling. I just find this Loveless marriage absurd. I care about my brother and that's why I was against it." He said while Seokmin's father nodded.
"You don't need to worry about it, i believe that son of Mr Hong present here isn't a bad guy and will treat Seokmin better than one could." Jihoon snorted while Seokmin's father ignored it.
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Joshua and Seokmin sat alone in garden, the Business talk were over. Seokmin was Staring at night Sky, the stars were nowhere to find. He hated it as well.
"Do you have anything to say or you are going to stay silent all the time?? it's giv Giving me idea that you are mute." Joshua spoke in his Expensive English. It wasn't Surprising, the man was born and raised in America. He came here for this marriage only.
Seokmin let out a dry chuckle and nodded. "I don't think I have to say anything, Mr Joshua— it was already planned from very beginning, my siblings got to know about it today only and that's why they showed such reaction. I was already prepared for it. I don't have any objection or problem." he replied back in english. The language was important for him when he knew that he needed to know it because it can help him make a good impression when they do business at international level.
Seokmin's accent was just perfect and Joshua smiled at that, his presence was still overbearing though Joshua had this delicate features and gentle smile which was enough to make him less intimidating though Seokmin was too busy in his sky gazing, he missed it all. He wasn't Interested in watching the handsome Guy behind him. The sky was more interesting. Joshua followed the suit and watched the sky as well.
"I can assure you that we will work this marriage out, I'm not going to let you down. It's important part of life and we can work together as partner for a better and beautiful future. I won't harm you with my actions for sure. I will also try to talk with your brother that he don't need to worry, this marriage will only bring happiness to you." Seokmin finally tore his gaze away from Sky and looked at the man beside him, his eyes remained Blank. He lips parted as he processed Joshua's words and few words escaped. "Marriage?? Happiness.??" he wanted to laugh at that. The marriage came as nothing but a curse to him. With the announcement of his marriage, his 20 years old self broke up with his Boyfriend because that relationship would not work out for him anymore, his last hope of a happy family was also broken. The Boyfriend of his tried to make him stay and encourage them to fight for themselves but he didn't, he was ready to accept Seokmin with nothing but Seokmin's love wasn't strong enough to accept his ex-boyfriend's pleading. He just let him be and forgot the beautiful love which he once shared.
Joshua was confused but he could sense that something was wrong and those words cut Seokmin more deeply, the wounds weren't going to heal any sooner.
