Second Mate

22

"We're here." Yoongi opened the door letting Yaejin in followed by Jeongguk and Mr. Park.

Yaejin was in awed looking around the cabin they're going to stay for now. It's look cozy and calm. It has living room equipped with small fire place attached to the wall, 3 tier sofa set in maroon color with matching color fur rug in the center. Wood rectangular shape coffee table sitting in the middle of the sofa, facing the fire place.

A little bit back there was a kitchen fully equipped with cabinets up and down with a small island on the center served as a dining table too. Four maroon stool sat next to the island leaving some spaces to the small kitchen. Then, small bathroom on the other side.

Next to it was a wooden stair led up to upper floor which four bedrooms located. Yaejin will ask later about her room, she moved her feet to the sofa taking a bit rest and took a look around another more.

Meanwhile, Jeongguk feeling unwell since past few days already disappeared to his room. Yoongi made sure Jeongguk having his rest before moving downstairs and met Yaejin with her father sat in the sofa.

Mr. Park was starting up the fire as the day was getting cold. Yaejin watched the fire sparked and instantly the room felt warm.

"When will Jimin come here? How long we're going to stay?" Yaejin asked looking at Yoongi who just brought a tray of pot and cups with biscuits and put it on the coffee table in front of them.

"Sorry, we just have this before I'm going to make us dinner." He sat before continue to speak.

"He said he might arrive later at night or tomorrow morning. We may have to stay for two or three days depends on what Jimin had found during his travel. We need to confirm our next location based on it."

"How long will it take? I'm afraid we can't find my mother sooner if we're stay longer."

"Don't worry my lady. Please have a bit trust on Jimin, on us. He knows what his doing. You should take a rest after drink this. I'll call you once I'm done making dinner."

"Let me help you." Yaejin offered herself to help.

"It's okay, my lady. I just prepare something simple. Please, have a rest. You too Mr. Park."

Yaejin nodded slowly. Hesitated to ask  the next question but she had too.

"Which one is my room?"

"Oh. Each of you can have your own room. Your room Mr. Park is right after the stair and yours are next to Mr. Park. Prince Jeongguk room is on the end of the floor. The other room, I'll be using it alternately with Jimin. Usually for bath and changing clothes. You can take a nap too, there is still some time left before dinner." Yoongi explained.

"Sure, thank you Yoongi."

"You're welcome, my lady."

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Yaejin smelled something wonderful when she out of her room and went downstair. She walked straight to the kitchen where she saw her father talked with Yoongi. Mr. Park immediately turned his head as Yoojin arrived.

"Come and sit here, dear. Yoongi's meat pasta is quite exquisite." Mr. Park said while Yoongi sheepishly smile. Yaejin quickly sat and Yoongi put a plate in front of her.

She smelled the food and instantly she felt hungrier. She dipped her fork and after first taste, she couldn't stop eating until its finish.

"Wow, this is really great. You are such a good cook."

"Thank you, my lady. Do you want more?"

Yaejin shook her head while wiping her mouth with a napkin. But then, she realized something.

"Where is Jeongguk? Did he have his dinner?"

"Me too. I didn't see him after he went to his room." Mr. Park added.

"I already sent his food to his room. He's still resting."

"Did his pain come again? Should I look for him?" Worried for the same thing will happen again making Yaejin wanted to help him but Yoongi shook his head.

"He just feeling under the weather. He'll be alright. I just now checked his condition. He's still sleeping when I left him."

Feeling relieved, Yaejin comfortably sat before speaking. "How about Jimin? Any news from him?"

"I didn't receive any. He should be arrived by now if nothing happen."

"Really? It's getting late." Mr. Park said.

Yoongi still calm in his position. "Do not worry about him. I'm sure nothing happen to him."

"Okay if you said so. By the way, Yoongi. Are we safe here?" Yaejin couldn't help but asked. She was too concerned not just her safety but everyone else. Especially Jeongguk since he's not well. She needed a confirmation.

Yoongi smiled a bit. "Yes, my lady. In fact, this is one of the safest place we have. This royal cabin is well secured. We have one of this in each territory including Ukhra except Senn Kard."

Yaejin didn't ask more as she felt more confident but she couldn't deny she was curious over the fact Yoongi had said they didn't provide the same building in Senn Kard. Although she knew what kind of place that was.

The small knock on the door startled her. Her eyes went straight to Yoongi.

"I'll go take a look." He said and went straight to the door. Yaejin silently hoped nothing bad happened instead that will be Jimin.

She and her father peek from the kitchen before she heard Yoongi's voice welcoming Jimin.

She quickly got up and went to the door.

"Jimin, is that you?"

"Yes, Yaejin. I'm finally back. Do you miss me?"

Yaejin laughed a bit before she hugged Jimin. "Yeah, I miss you."

Yoongi fake a cough before making an eye towards Jimin, warning him but Jimin just ignored it.

"Are you feeling well, Yaejin?"

"Yes, I hope you too-"

"Yaejin, my dear. Is that you?" Another voice was heard.

Yaejin quickly turned her gaze. She was surprised.