Under the Cherry Blossoms (Taejin/Kookjin)

Chapter 7: The Great JK

JUNGKOOK'S POV

I leaned back at my office chair. The soft pad caressing my back. The scent of familiarity invading my senses. It feels good to be back. After years, I am finally back at the comfort of my throne. Yes, I call it a throne as I consider myself a king in this corporate kingdom.

My peace was disturbed by a sudden knock on the door. The door opens and Namjoon enters with elaborate greeting,

"Let me do the honor to greet the number 1 chaebol in Korea, the most sought bachelor in Asia, the rising youngest business tycoon who is taking over the globe..."

"Keep the praises coming, hyung.." I swirled my hands at him and encouraged him to continue to boost my ego.

He paused a bit and with an amplified voice said, "...and the world-renowned International playboy."

I choked on my saliva. Seriously, it started so well. I was in a state of jubilation, but my mood skydived after hearing that last comment.

"Hyung! You really have to include that? C'mon!"

"Why wouldn't I? That is your most popular title. You have been captured with random international actors, artists and models almost every day. It is all over the internet." He smirked.

"Shut it. It is not my fault if they come to me. I am simply irresistible." I smirked back.

"Whatever, Kook." Namjoon rolled his eyes. "Anyway, it is good to have you back. Congratulations, by the way, for closing a lot of international business deals. I have to say, I am proud of your achievements, except for your flirting adventures. So, what are your next plans? What is your next move?"

"I am thinking of investing to small-scale businesses, and bringing them to more local and international recognition."

Namjoon eyed me with mockery painted in his face. "Wait. Am I hearing this right? Are you drinking holy water now? Since when did you become a saint? And local and international recognition? That's a lot of work."

"Hyung, I am not drinking holy water. I have been bathing with holy water. I am not a saint. I am a god. Remember, I am the great JK. I make things happen." I returned the sarcasm.

"Still cocky, huh? So, which small-scale businesses are you going to invest on?" He asked.

"I'm still looking into it." I honestly do not have an idea yet.

Our conversation was cut off by a series of excited knocks on the door. Namjoon opened the door, only to let a cute bubbly little girl with braided hair and in a pink dress rushed towards me. She jumped on me and trapped me in a tight embrace. 

"Uncle Kooookkieeeee!!!"

"Princess Sarang. Hello, your majesty." I hugged her back. She is not a princess, but she loves to be called as one.

Namjoon frowned at the scene. "I'm hurt, baby. You just ignored your father for your Uncle Kookie."

"Sorry dad. I just miss Uncle Kookie." His daughter apologized but with no signs of remorse at all.

"Uncle Kookie, I have something for you. Please eat it." She handed me a pink box with purple ribbon.

I undid the ribbon and saw the label on the box which said Sweet destiny. I opened the box and saw four strawberry cupcakes. I got one and took a bite. My palate was blessed with such heavenly taste.

"WOW! THIS IS SO GOOD! "

"Yes, Uncle Kookie. Vante is the best cupcake in the world!" Sarang proudly said with open arms.

"Vante?" I asked.

Namjoon interrupted and explained, "That's the name of that strawberry cupcake. It can be bought from a new coffee and pastry shop called Sweet Destiny. It has been open for just a month but it is getting quite popular."

Interesting...

"Uncle Kookie, Prince Seokjin is the owner. He is very handsome, like an angel, a fairy and a prince charming! I'm sure you will like him." Sarang fondly said. She was dreamy and full of admiration for this Seokjin. If her behavior was like that, then Seokjin's beauty must be out of this world.

Even more interesting...

"I guess, I have to go there, Princess and meet Prince Seokjin" I widely smiled showing my full bunny teeth.

Namjoon shook his head and stared at me with judgmental eyes.

I know what he's thinking. He's thinking that I will go there to flirt with Seokjin.

"What?" I responded in a defensive tone. "I am doing this for business purposes only." 

His face clearly showed disbelief. I can't blame him though.

I'm excited.

This business venture could give me a business partner and a lover at the same time.

Nothing is impossible.

I am the Great JK. 

I MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.

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