Chapter 9 : Curiosity

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SEOL AH : (-excited-) DID YOU SEE THIS?

Namjoon was transfixed by her sudden appearance. Messy hair, crumbled hems of her loungewear and face unwashed. As if just woken from a sleep, she was looking completely raw.

SEOL AH : Your album received a 10 MILLION views over night!

She squealed as if her life depended on it. Namjoon, who already knew the results but hating to steal her thunder, faked being surprised.

NJ : REALLY?!

SEOL AH : (-nods happily-) Isn't that great?!

NJ : It sure is! Shall we throw a party?

SEOL AH : No-.. You should be happy. But, you've got to limit and control it for now. Let it burn till you can blast it all out. This is just a precursor to stay determined.

NJ : (-serious-) Noted and highlighted!

SEOL AH : (-realizes her overboard words-) You can have a party if you want to though. It's your choice afterall. (-awkward-)

NJ : (-chuckles-) I will rather rest. Too tired to party now.

SEOL AH : Nice take on that. 

Seol Ah with a bright smile and squealing over the views saw herself out to freshen up.
A sudden grin flashed on Namjoon's face recalling her visage of a while ago. She was so excited and genuinely happy that she didn't care of her appearance then. Or did she almost puke at her own reflection on the mirror of her room, still a mystery for Namjoon.

Getting back to writing something he just received an inspiration for, he was distracted by the door bell. The two receivers were fixed - one in his studio and the other out in the hall, provided that his studio had sound proof walls.

Presuming Seol Ah to be occupied, he went to get the door. There he welcomed his mother, Ms. Seo alongwith Kim, carrying two bags of satin fabric draping a few boxes - standing right behind her.

NJ : Eomma? How come you are here?

Ms. SEO : That's the first thing you ask your mother?

NJ : (-hugs her-) I am sorry. I just wasn't expecting you.

Ms.Seo, well acquainted with her son, didn't wait for him and welcomed herself inside. On the way, she asked Kim to rest the bags on the table.

NJ : Why suddenly though?

Ms. SEO : It's been over 2 months, no visits, no news from you. Of course, I would come in to check on you instead. Look how skinny you've become.

NJ : Eomma, I neither gained nor lost any weight since the last time you saw me.

Ms. SEO : (-completely ignoring his words-) I figured you must've run out of Kimchi and other side dishes. So, I brought you some. (-opening the satin drapes-) Thanks for helping me, Kim.

KIM : My pleasure, ma'am.

Ms. SEO : (-smiles-) And yes, there's still one box in the car. Take it to your home, okay?

KIM : Oh, there was no need for that.

Ms. SEO : It's okay. Don't be so formal. That's just a small token of appreciation for putting up with my Joon-ie.

NJ : Eomma! Am I high maintenance?

Ms. SEO : Want to rethink that?

NJ : Alright, maybe a little. Kim, just take that home or she won't let it slide.

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