Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 6: Intertwined fates

= = =  AFTER FOUR YEARS   = = =

JIN'S POV

"Prince Seokjin!!!" A bubbly cute girl stormed inside the coffee and pastry shop and ran towards me with excitement. She is actually my regular customer.

"Oh hi princess." I replied showing my brightest smile.

"I would like to buy one box of Vante please. Please wrap it up with a beautiful purple ribbon. I'm going to give it to my favorite uncle. He's here in Seoul!" How cute. She was jumping with glee.

"Sure, princess. Because you are my loyal customer, I'm also giving you two extra Vante!"

"Yehey. I love you Prince Seokjin. You know what? My uncle is single! He's also a handsome prince like you. I think, he will like you." Geez. She is so innocent. I hope it is as easy as that.

It has been one month since I opened Sweet Destiny, my coffee and pastry shop. Surprisingly, I am gaining more and more customers every day.

In the past four years, I worked hard for my online business. After my awful experience with that "pig" businessman in the bar, I never entertained anyone who wanted to invest for my business. I tried to save money for my dream. After successfully baking a new strawberry cupcake, profits and saving money became easier. The strawberry cupcake was an instant hit and became very in demand.

I named my strawberry cupcake, Vante, a name I promised to someone four years ago.

Vante... a name that brought luck in my business, but also reminded me of bittersweet memories...

... memories of my first love, first kiss and my first heartbreak...

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TAEHYUNG'S POV

"Dr. Kim, the venue of the next talk is here. Please come with me." the event receptionist guided me to the next venue.

It is my third day attending a medical convention in Seoul. My schedule is fully packed. I am also preparing medical reports as well.

Four years ago, my dad got a job offering in one of the prestigious hospitals in the states. He decided for us to move in there. My mom also found a job in another hospital within the vicinity of where we lived. As for me, I continued my medical studies. I finally graduated and got residency in the same hospital where my mom works. I also stopped singing. I don't know if I was too busy, I lost my passion or I'm simply tired. After graduating, my relationship with my dad has improved. No more angst between us. Maybe because I am living the way he wanted me to live.

Am I contented? Am I happy? I am not sure.

In a couple of days, I have to go back to the states. But before that, I hope I will have time to roam around the streets of Seoul. I miss this place...

... and I miss him...

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JUNGKOOK'S POV

"Namjoon-hyung! My favorite hyung! I'm coming to the office today." I delivered the good news to my cousin. He was the vice-chairman of Jeon's Corporation and acting CEO whenever I am out of the country. Our company is going global so I had to do a lot of business trips.

"Kook? Wait.. You're here in Seoul? When did you return?" He's definitely surprised.

Who wouldn't? I have never mentioned this plan to anyone.

"Last night. Anyway, I called because I want you to prepare a marching band."

"And why would I do that?"

"Why? Because a god needs a grand entrance... the Great... Jeeeyyy Keeeyyy is back!!!" I said with exploding confidence.

Hyung dropped the call. Well, as expected. He is so done with my cocky attitude. Despite that, I know he cares for me. Even if he does not admit it, I know I am also his favorite cousin.

Finally! I am back in Seoul.

This is going to be exciting!