My Rival, My Love

Chapter XXVIII: The Prince Awakens

YOUR POV

"Waaahhh, I'm so jealous of you. Like for real?!" Changkyun asked.

"For the third time, yes Changkyun, we saw the cell where they kept Marie Antoinette before she was executed."

"I would love to see it for myself..."

"We can go once you're free."

"Yeah sure, in what, three days? Five days' time? Geez..."

"Aigoo, you should learn to know that patience is a virtue."

"But we're in Paris and... I'm not going out with you seeing everything this historic city has to offer..."

"Yes, I understand but you're helping your dad with something very important, not just for his career but for our country as well. You should be proud of that and again, once all things you have to help him with are done, then we can go out and see the city. Together."

"I know that but still..."

"You know what, this steak is very delicious. Say ahh."

"Yah..."

"Close enough." I fed him the piece of steak that was on my fork. "I said 'say aah' but you said 'yah', still, you opened your mouth. Hahaha! Delicious, right?"

Changkyun stared at me first before smiling and then nodding.

"Good. Eat up."

"... Aigoo, you haven't changed."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

He reached over me with his left hand and lightly brushed his thumb on the side of my lower lip. "You had some gravy there."

"Oh... Thanks."

I have to be honest, it made my heart skip a beat.

"You haven't changed too." I added.

"Anyways, you've been to a lot of place today. I can expect some photos right?"

"Of course! I'll ask Seokwon, Dasom & Bora unnies to share them with you later."

"Thanks a lot. So, where are you going tomorrow?"

"Let's see um..."

I tried to remember what Hyungwon told us before we parted earlier.

"We'll visit the rest of the 7th arrondissement before exploring the 4th, 1st and 8th arrondissements."

And that's what I told Changkyun.

"You've got a lot to cover! I wish I could go with you... *sighs* While you're out enjoying, I'll be stuck in tomorrow's summit... And worse..."

"What's worse?" I asked.

"Pres. Trump will be there tomorrow."

"Oh, I understand why now. Be strong, okay? I'll buy you some nice stuff tomorrow."

Changkyun stopped and pouted.

"You're still so cute when you put your lips like that. Eat up now so you can have a well-deserved rest. What time are you and your dad leaving tomorrow by the way?"

Changkyun smiled as he looked at me. "We'll be leaving at around 7AM I think. How about you guys?"

"An hour after that. We'll take the backdoor again. Hahaha!"

"Hey." He placed his right hand on top of mine. "Be safe tomorrow, okay? Always be on guard."

"Don't worry. I don't plan on letting my guard down. Thank you Changkyun and, look out for yourself as well. You have to rest too. Tell your dad that one as well."