𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑒𝑟 | 𝑌𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑖 𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑐

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Sitting at home, Ellie stayed on the couch until Aria went to talk to her "You haven't eaten yet, please go and eat breakfast Ells. You use to like my cooking" Aria complains to her best friend who was watching tv. She began to poke her on the cheek like it was going to help.

"Stop it Aria, just let me collect myself okay... you would act like this if you were in my position" she sat up and stretched. "I'm frustrated that this is happening out of nowhere? Like, why here? Why these people? Most important how?" Ellie questioned herself as she got up from the couch to go eat. Aria followed behind "That's why Namjoon asked you to help because you know more because this" she said with a smile.

It was only hunched, Ellie was just making conclusions as this continues— it's not like it was true. They still haven't found who was responsible for that tape or the kidnappings in general. The police need a good lead to go off of "That bar... is the only thing they got so far. Hey Aria!" Ellie shouted, not knowing that she was in the same area.

"Right here babe, no need to shout. What's up?"

"You remember the bar we go to, Ryujin's lounge wherever you are in town. Have you heard someone named Min Yoongi? I never have seen or heard of him there before" Ellie asked as she chews on the eggs. Aria thought about it for a minute before answering a yes... she explained how he works in various places in the bar. Mostly handing out flyers for promotions. Ellie wanted a description of what he looked like.

When Aria gave a perfect description of him, her food dropped from her mouth. "Do you know about the event that they had" Ellie asked. Aria shook her head and explain that she has a connection there, that's how they were able to get free drinks. She also explained how she sees him outside the lounge a lot, though it was another customer. When she kept noticing him every time they went, she asks the manager.

"He said that he's a friend and only helps when needed. But the event was ladies night where guys give girls free drinks. I was hoping I would make it in time for that but I was too late" she slightly chuckled. Ellie stood up and went to find Namjoon, who was in his room looking at files.

Yelling his name down the hall, he rushed into her aid. Ask what's wrong? Ellie told him that they need to go to that lounge now, without hesitation he grabbed his jacket and head out with the girls.

When arriving in the area, Ellie looked around seeing all these police officers everywhere "Jesus fuck, I feel like I'm in prison. But over here, that's where the bar is" she pointed north from the building. The three rushed in the bar since it was still morning, the staff was barely setting up. The manager shot his head up to see Aria "Aria! When did you get here?"

"Two days ago, but I'm not here for drinks actually. This detective needs to ask you some questions" Aria moved to the side to show Namjoon. "If you don't mind if I interview you about the events that are happening here?" Namjoon asked him nicely.

"Yeah, sure" the manager replied.
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**Namjoon's POV**

Namjoon took the manager to the back, so they could get some privacy. Ellie and Aria came along as they need to stay in sight. Sitting down comfortably, Namjoon begins the interview. "I'm going to mention names, if you know those names then let me knows. Please answer honestly as this is a serious conversation and problem that is happening in this town. Due to some witnesses, Yook Soojin was seen here a couple of days ago before the night of her disappearance. Do you know that name by any chance?"

"I do, she's the wife of Henry, the manager of Bighit theater. She's not a regular but Henry is and always talks about her here. She was here with other friends for an event we were having that day" he said with worries.

Ellie turned to Aria, noticing that she was right about the event that was happening that day. Namjoon stated that there was a guy who was talking to them after before they left. "Have you seen this guy before or even know him?"

The manager put his hand over his mouth to think about it... "The only guy I see them talk to is Yoongi, he talks to everybody in the bar"

Ellie stepped in the conversation with so much anger "Min Yoongi right? Henry's assistant.."

Namjoon face went froze for a minute, his heartbeat increased. That's the name of Henry's assistant? Then the why is it different on in the files? He looks different when he came in and not the person who she showed me, He thought to himself. That's when he came in, saying the name that showed up in the work files was Min Ryujin and not Min Yoongi. That the person who came in that day to be interviewed look different. He turned to his girlfriend was in utter disbelief as she worked with him.

"I knew Henry had an assistant because he always talks about him. But nobody has seen him before as he is always in the background" she mentioned. "Have he never said his name before?" Namjoon questioned.

"Henry mentioned his name before, not much but I know that was his name. I got the file the day he became assistant and I bet you 100 percent that Yoongi name will pop up on that list"

In Namjoon mind, I know he is thinking about what the fuck is happening right now. Who is this person? They need to get their story straight because they don't know who are they dealing with. The detective asked more questions about Soojin and he said that he didn't see anything else.

Thanking the manager, they headed out of the bar. Ellie was stressed out of her mind, "Who is this guy!" She shouted. Aria tries to calm her down but Ellie was already freaking out. Namjoon took his girlfriend into his arm and whispered in her ear, that they needed to look at that file and we will find out more.

Kissing her on the top of her head and they went back home in complete fear.