Loving You the Second Time Around

CHAPTER 5

"Jealousy is something pulling your heart towards your deepest desire and longing.
Embrace it.
Listen to it.
Now what's holding you back?"

THIRD PERSON'S POV

"MOM? Can we just have our dinner somewhere near? I'm already hungry and I think I'll starve to death before we arrived the house. " Myeonji asked  her mom the moment they went inside the car.

"Where do you want to eat then?" Eunji asked while laughing.

"Anywhere mom. Uhm, can Mr. Suho come with us? Please mom." Myeonji plead.

Her mom was hesitant to the idea. "But baby... Mr. Suho is a busy person—"

"I am free as of the moment. I can come with you, don't worry Eunji... It'll be my treat." Junmyeon said while driving.

Making the little one happy. "Yeey! Thank you Mr. Suho! It's settled then... mom, me and, Mr. Kim is going out! I'm so happy." Myeonji said as she clapped her hands with enthusiast.

Eunji should be happy, seeing her daughter happy, but she can't. She felt really bad and guilty. How can she hid everything to them?

"O-okay baby.." the only thing Eunji can utter.

The three of them went to the nearest mall. Junmyeon was the one who decided where they will have their dinner, and as expected, he chose the an expensive restaurant.

Junmyeon parked the car, and hurriedly went outside to open the back door, and assisted Myeonji as she went outside the car.

He also offered a hand to Eunji but she refused and silently went outside all by herself.

The whole time, Eunji was the only person who was very uncomfortable of the situation. Unlike the two, Junmyeon and Myeonji, who were having a great time laughing and talking.

"Good evening sir, madam. May I take your order?" The waiter greeted.

Junmyeon was the one who decided what to order.

While waiting for their food, Junmyeon was happily talking with the cheerful Myeonji, and Eunji was just listening to them.

She has been too quiet the whole time, so Junmyeon decided to talk to her.

"Are you alright Eunji?"

Eunji felt those feelings she should've not feel.

"Ah, yes I'm fine. Sorry.I just don't want to ruin your moment with Myeonji. You two were having fun, and I don't want to disturb you guys." Eunji nervously said.

Junmyeon smiled genuinely, making Eunji held her breath for a moment.

That smile... I missed seeing those. she thought.

"Well, to be honest yeah. I really like Myeonji and I like having her company. She's such a nice kid." Junmyeon said as he ruffled Myeonji's hair.

"Why thank you, sir. But how about by mom? Do you like her too? I mean, my mom is nice and cool too." Myeonji said, innocently.

The innocent question made then feel awkward and uncomfortable for a bit, but Junmyeon replied to the kid.

"Yes, I like your mom. She's nice like you."

As he said it, he was looking at Eunji's eyes intently.

He knows for himself that it was a genuine answer and it came from his heart though. He really meant those.

Eunji smiled awkwardly and avoided his gaze.

Silence filled their table for moment. However a ring from Junmyeon's phone broke the awkward atmosphere.