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Upon arriving there, we both hurried inside to help Chanyeol's parents in organising everything. There was no sign of auntie and uncle, and thankfully of that Eric guy too. What a relief..! While part of me was anticipating to meet him, I was also overtaken by a sudden fright and bizarrely,  by an ominous feeling as well. However, there was little time to worry about him; the backyard still needed to be rearranged. Thinking that they would be in the backyard, we both hurried towards uncle and auntie.

"Oh Chanyeol, you are back! Please- My, my! Who is pretty young lady!?"
I could not help but blush at auntie's words. 

"Good evening auntie and uncle! Don't you recognise me? Hahaha! How are you guys?"

"Well... quite tired honestly. But now that you youngsters are here, we can leave everything in your hands and relax now, isn't it? Haha, I was only kidding."

I was loving the festive ambiance already! A big dining table was already put under the veranda, where we would be able to enjoy some fresh summer breeze and appreciate the view over the quite vast backyard and amazingly well-kept garden. The barbecue was put quite afar, against the walls that were barricading the house and the yard. This way, no one would be feeling uncomfortable by the heat emitted from the barbecue. 

"Please arrange those candles on the table, dear. That will keep those annoying flies away from the food", said uncle by handing me the pretty, little perfumed candles! They were smelling so good! They gave off a lavender scent and mixed with the natural smell of melting wax, the combination of scent was just perfect!

Part of me was still having that odd sensation about Eric, but otherwise, I could not wait to meet all of the band mates!! I was sure Jongdae would be announcing their arrival with a lot of shouts and cheers... That is Jongdae for you. Do not worry; you readers shall be introduced to the band mates appropriately...! 

The meat and skewers were already being grilled and watched over both by Chanyeol and his dad. In the meantime, auntie and I were decorating the table with the little fancy napkins, paper plates and cups. Antie went to take the popping... popping... ah, the party popper and kept it discretely to side of the table, and whispered some words in my ears.

"You know how to use this thing right? We are counting on you to make it pop at the right time...! Let's say when Kyungsoo is cutting his cake! That should be awesome, isn't it!?"

I could not agree with her more...! And not to mention that I had already made it my goal to surprise and frighten Chanyeol with that too! Hence, I was not going to tell him anything about this; his reaction should be one to never be forgotten! Nevertheless, my mind was still being gnawed by that particular man's absence...! I truly did not know why was I anticipating his arrival myself, and why was I only feeling that ominous feeling now...! Should I ask auntie about his whereabouts? Maybe that'd- No, I should not. The only mention of his name would ruin this happy and festive atmosphere.

DING DING   DING DONG

"WE ARE HERE! HEY! Chanyeol! You plan on keeping us waiting outside for the night!?"
That voice...! No doubt about it: it was Jongdae indeed...!