Continuation...............................as promised.... let's start....

The three gathers near Leeteuk and checks to see for themselves – against their will not to be again swayed – failed.

Taemin:           Mom, Dad, what is a normal residence for the likes of the Kims’ – like that (points at the
                        Manor) big? – that huge, castle-like place just for the three of them…

Sooyoung:       Tae, yeah, I believe so…

Leeteuk:          Just so huge… I mean this is not even practical – honestly, they are giving these people
                        working for them - a beautiful place to reside – so lucky.

Sooyoung:       Darling, I don’t want to think it that way – but yeah, I guess you are right. Come to think of
                        it, remember Dad? How many countries have we gone together with them – I think three
                        right. Imagine, going to each of the country where they have business operations. Well,
                        yeah… that is how the Kim's lives.

Taemin:           Dad, Mom and to think even, Bummie is the only heir of everything – that’s surely is going
                        to be a pain in the head, you know… like that one, I wonder how many servants it has –
                        50, how many rooms like 25 at least… aaiisshh – I don’t wanna think about it… Don’t they
                        have simple residences with fewer rooms in it?

Minho:             (chuckles at his brother remarks) we can ask Bummie…

Entering the Manor, they are greeted by what Taemin predicted 50 servants – Minho and Taemin look at each other in amazement – overwhelmed by the hugeness of the place while Sooyoung and Leeteuk shake their heads in disbelief.

Jessica:           Eonnie, Teukkie I will show you where your room is… (turns to ask Kibum) Bummie, would
                        you like to show Minnie and Tae where their room is too?

 Kibum:             Mom, is it alright if I let them stay in my room instead – so that we can really enjoy each
                         others’ company?

 Jessica:           Sure then sweetie

 Sooyoung:       (looks at Minho and winks) Enjoy Minnie and Taeminnie!

Minho:             (laughs at his Mom’s silliness) Thanks Mom!

So the three guys head towards where Kibum’s room is. Thus, they walk but somehow in the process, Minho and Taemin start to fiddle as to how too compound the passageway is – Taemin glances quickly at Minho to show his uneasiness but before Minho could react, Kibum reaches his hand to hold Taemin’s hand and told him not to worry. Taemin sighs in embarrassment and eases himself. In a matter of minutes, they reach the place – the entrance façade is small and the door is a bit oaky.

Kibum opens the door, Minho and Taemin gasp at the same time when what beholds them is an aquarium room area and underwater zoo. Minho, asks…

Minho:             Bummie this is so awesome…

                      Kibum:             Like it, I told you – it is fun to stay in my room. Anyway allow me briefly tell you a bit of the
                                              history…

                                              I personally suggested this kind of room setting. I wanted it to be the key centerpiece in
                                              this residence however you know, there are still great attractions you can find here but this 
                                              one is the best of all. It is situated under of this manor; with an approximate 100m x 95m x
                                              90m, and with a viewing panel exactly the same size of the floor plan.  It has over 45,000
                                              living animals from small to big representing more than 90 species.

                                             Come, if you want a magnificent close encounter experience, let’s stroll through the acrylic
                                             walkthrough tunnel – a special stellar cyclical lighting system is built in that will change the
                                             atmosphere view of the tunnel depending on the environment of the day, at times it gives
                                             out cosmic lights randomly at night – it is really fascinating to watch especially at night…

                                             So that is the aquarium and over here is the underwater zoo, there are several doors you
                                             can choose from if you wish to see what highlights each door – descriptions are attached to
                                             give you an idea what to expect – of course the area is well secured so you don’t have to
                                             worry. You’ll find all sizes of sea lions, penguins, otters, catfish, and more – of course there
                                             is the rainforest to enjoy with…

                                             So somehow along this trip, you want to unwind, just stroll along this area – you will find the
                                             serenity you are looking for…ok?

Taemin:           What the heck Key hyung – this is so great, I mean I can enjoy my whole entire trip just
                        viewing this wonderful place you called (does the quote and unquote gestures) “room” of 
                        yours. This is so amazing… Mom and Dad should see this – they will be amazed…

 Minho:             Bummie, can we invite Mom and Dad to come over?

 Kibum:             Silly, of course! But right now, let us rest for a while coz we will be heading out to enjoy
                         Denmark.  There are so many wonderful things you can find in Denmark – this is a lovely 
                         country by the way. I personally love it…

Minho:             (so happy upon hearing Kibum’s remark) Really Bummie? (instantly back hugs Kibum)
                        hhmmm...

Kibum:             (leans on Minho’s body) Yap, if given a choice, I would love to settle here or back in
                        Korea…

Taemin:           How about Paris, you like?

 Kibum:             I love Paris too…  but it is expensive to settle there, you know but I love Paris – who would
                         not? Countries, I also like are; Armenia, Ukraine, Romania, Belgium, British Columbia,
                         etc… aahhh many…. Actually, it is hard to choose coz each country is unique in its own
                         way so it could mean like being under a tug-of-war situation as to what country to choose
                         from… (detaches from Minho’s hug and suddenly runs toward his large size bed) guys
                         come … let us rest for a bit (runs and jumps on the bed)....

Taemin:           Minho hyung! Did you hear that word (raises his eyebrow) Expensive with a capital E! I
                        mean, he almost owns half of the globe and he is talking about expensive?? Aaiisshh Key 
                        hyung is either naïve, simpleton hhhhmm modest? Look at this place…. this is just.... ahh..
                        My is this place…

Minho:             (chuckles at Taemin’s remarks) Tae, you are really crazy – come let’s go (signals to follow)
                       That is Key – he has always been like that…

Taemin:           (shakes his head and follows Minho) yeah….whatever…

So 2Min drops their bodies freely on Kibum’s bed while the latter is seated talking and showing them something…

Kibum:             Guys, let me show you something probably in any given day, I and Mom will go see Papa
                        for a very short meeting in Paris so that while I am not around, you can watch movie or 
                        play videos or just ask anyone from here to drive you somewhere around.  (picks up a
                        remote control for the cinema-size TV to demonstrate but is interrupted by Minho)…

Minho:             (raises his body, cuddles with Kibum by back hugging him while seated – spreading his 
                        legs to align with Kibum’s legs) No way… Bummie I thought this trip is ours alone to spend 
                        with!

Taemin:           (comes close to Key) yeah… Key why do you have to meet?

Kibum:             (sighs) guys it is not a business meeting – it is about I guess our family issue and it wont
                        take long so I will be back before you know it or perhaps I will be gone and be back before 
                        you know it, ok? (rests his hands on Minho’s thighs and does pressure points)

Minho:             (gulps and twitches at the sudden sensation) Bummie… it tickles…

Teamin:           (noticing his brother’s reaction, asks) Key will you hug me?

Kibum:             (cuts off his hands on Minho’s thighs and opens his arms to receive Taemin) aahhh you
                         want a cuddle too? Come…

Minho:             (sighs upon his brother actions, pinches the latter’s earlobe) aaaiisshhh

Taemin:           yyahhh… hyung, you pinched me? (and puts his arms around Kibum’s waist)

Kibum:             (surprised) No I didn’t? 

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