33. The Silent Treatment

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Dae's POV (Jin above)

Today is the day that I meet Jin's family. I want to make a good impression and I want to wear something nice. I called my mom and brothers that night but, I don't know why Jin wanted to wait for his mother and sister to visit. I guess he wants to announce our engagement in person since he couldn't get a hold of them when he proposed that night. 

The last time I was this nervous was when I had my first solo in school. I'm still a nervous wreck no matter how much coffee I try to drink. Looking through my closet, trying on several clothes on my own was a complete fail. Jin came in and ducked when I threw a bunch of clothes behind me.

Every outfit didn't look right. I was meeting Jin's mother and sister today. Jin's family were coming to New York to visit for a week. Jin thought that a nice dinner would be a great idea. He knew that I wanted to make a good impression on his family but, it was different for me. I was rich in other ways and I didn't know about fancy art or designer clothes. I'm just me. Hopefully, they will accept the fact that I will not change to impress them.

I was pressed for time and I had to hurry and make a decision as to what I was going to wear. Jin called me from downstairs. When I walked into the room, Jin was sitting on the couch with his legs crossed. He was so calm but, I was starting to panic. Rubbing my wrist, my stomach was in knots. I thought I was going to rub off the red polish off my nails.

"Ne salang, you look beautiful." He smiled showing his sexy smile.

"Jin, I'm still nervous about meeting your mother."

"Why? Your mine and that's all that matters. Besides, my mother is sweet as pie."

"What about your sister?" I asked with concern.

"Your mine and that's all that matters."

He laced his fingers together and looked at me. I'm not sure what he meant by that but, I was sure that I was going to find out. 

Jin phone rings and I hear a woman speaking Korean on the other line

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Jin phone rings and I hear a woman speaking Korean on the other line. I guess his mother called to see if we were still coming to dinner. I didn't want to eavesdrop on their conversation so, I walked to the kitchen to get another cup of coffee. 

After Jin hangs up the phone, he finds me in the kitchen. Taking a slow sip, he grabs my cup to steady my shaking hands. Then, he slowly blows the steam without breaking eye contact. Finally he takes a a big gulp.

"My mom says she's on her way."

"I see." I responded in a high pitched tone. Due to my nerves, I started to rub my wrist again.

"Give me your hand." He said in a gentle tone.

I know that he noticed that I was rubbing my wrist. Still nervous, I placed my hand in his and he kissed it. He rubs my engagement ring and gave embraced me in a warm squeeze. Rubbing my back he whispers:

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