SUIT & TIE: Yoon Jeonghan

 

Tailor, the agent, was waiting inside the room where Minhyuk and him usually gets their meeting and planning done. In no time, Jeonghan and Seungkwan arrived in the same house.

 

“You.” Jeonghan after seeing a lovely and charming agent whom he’s seen not often but enough to know that he was working as a bartender at Seungcheol’s favorite bar.

 

“I left a message. Did you read it?”

 

“Of course. But it never come to my mind that it’s you. You look so innocent.”

 

Joshua giggled. “Believe me, that innocence got a lot of hard work.” As he greeted the other man, Seungkwan. “It’s nice to finally meet you in person.”

 

“Tailor, would you mind if you meet up with my husband and his agent?”

 

Joshua smiled. “I actually know the agent you are talking about. I am his guide here. We are a team now. About Seungcheol, yes. I can meet. Please call me Joshua.”

 

“Can you perhaps tour me real quick with you guys? How many are you in here and what do you do?”

 

“I cannot disclose that but currently there are three of us from the CIA. I do the coordination. One does the field and one does the spying. However, the identity of the last one, hasn’t been forwarded to me. It’s also for his safety. On the other hand, there were civilians like you who has roles equivalent to us.”

 

“I see.”

 

 Meanwhile, Joshua got Seungkwan’s attention by presenting a picture “Is that your brother?”

 

“Chan!” Seungkwan became alerted. “H-how did you find him? Where is he?” looking at the younger who was currently on the lookout beside the young governor of Seoul, Lee Jihoon.

 

“I’m afraid the Lee got him for another job, Seungkwan. There’s a possibility he had been brain washed. He’s using the family name Lee for now. Good thing he retained his name.”

 

“What does that mean?” asked Seungkwan nervously.

 

“He may or may not be dangerous, Seungkwan.”

 

In the next picture, he’s with the gun. He’s younger than Soon Young and there he was, in a dangerous life. “That little devil!” referring to the young governor of Seoul.

 

Jeonghan was pretty worried for his sweet and lovely body guard. He thought he was in pain right now knowing how hard to retrieve his brother was in this kind of situation. “Seungkwan. Let me help.”

 

“President Choi and Vernon already bargained me this job for my goal.”

 

“Then, I think you need to believe in them.” Said Jeonghan.

 

Seungkwan nodded.

 

Inside that very room, the three carefully discussed the other details Jeonghan needed to know. As well as their strategy to end things smoothly.

 

“We should be careful.”

 

“Got it.”

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That night, Seungcheol had nowhere to run but his office. He couldn’t go home because he was ashamed of himself. He couldn’t face his wife and was embarrassed that he’s not good enough to be his husband. He stayed at his office late night. After a while, someone came. He was bringing a good wine for an apology from the other night with his husband. EunWoo planned to leave the bottle of wine when he found out that Seungcheol might be in his office since the whole floor had its light open. He saw Vernon at his post, so meaning to say, Seungcheol was automatically inside his office.

 

“Vernon, why are you still here?”

 

Vernon was quite startled upon EunWoo’s appearance. “We- I mean he said he has to do something before going home. How about you, Sir EunWoo?”

 

“Well, I was just planning to give this apology gift because of what happened last time.” He smiled. “But since he’s here, I think I should give it personally. Is it alright?”

 

“I think so. Go ahead.”

 

EunWoo walked in to Seungcheol’s office. “What’s with the long face?” presenting the wine happily.

 

“What are you doing here?”

 

“I’m sorry. Are you busy?”

 

“No. Not at all.” He smiled faintly. “Is there something I can do for you?” asked EunWoo.

 

“Close the blinds and stay here.”

 

EunWoo smirked and did what he was asked to. “Have you two fought?”

“No.” smirked Seungcheol actually came near EunWoo and held the younger’s waist.

 

“You naughty man.” EunWoo looked at the other intensely, came near, sensing the other’s breathing and kissed him slowly to invite him to an intimate party. Soon enough, he put his fine arms on Seungcheol’s shoulders while the other began undressing him.

 

Seungcheol, on the other hand, kissed the younger slowly. Slowly. Down to the neck. Once they were successfully undressed, it has gone hotter and hotter in every touch. EunWoo moaned as he started spreading his legs while the other carried him to his waist. The blinds were suppressed as seen from the outside. From there on, the body guard knew what was probably going on inside the office.  Especially with the loud noise lingering all over the place.

 

Vernon didn’t know why. It has been for years since he’s witnessing those two together doing that but now, it annoyed him. That moment, he felt sorry for Jeonghan because he’s been betrayed the whole time. He couldn’t take it anymore. He wished to step outside when someone showed up unexpectedly.

 

“Hyung!” Vernon saw Jeonghan stopping by.

 

“I just thought I’d stop by.” peaking to his husband’s office but notice something unusual.

 

Immediately, Vernon took the action. “It’s better if we go down first. I mean, you should go home.” Said the man in an obvious panic.

 

“You weren’t here early this morning.” Asked Jeonghan.

 

“Yeah. We went to the boss’ house.”

 

“SeungWon’s place?” guessed Jeonghan.

 

“Yes.”

 

“Who is with him?”

 

Vernon covered Jeonghan’s sight with his taller structure. “Nothing. I mean. Don’t bother.”

 

“Is it EunWoo?” Jeonghan guessed it right but Vernon kept changing the topic.

 

“May I do something for you?”

 

Jeonghan saw Vernon nervous and it made him laugh. “You are so cute!” Looking back at the office with malicious content, Jeonghan asked. “Are you hungry? Looks like the two of them were having too much fun. Put this on your desk first.” Giving a thin file “We will eat before going home.”

 

That’s a good idea. Vernon would willingly go for that plan because he wouldn’t want to stay while listening to unpleasant sounds. However, he’s worried about Jeonghan. “Hyung, I-“

 

Jeonghan could see that Vernon was having a hard time in this situation. Also, he was moved that Vernon cared so much of him now compared to the first time he entered to the family, and said “Give me a paper. Will write for you. Poor Vernon, you must have suffered a lot from poor , yeah?”

 

Vernon flushed with that unexpected speech. “Hyung!” he scolded in a whispered tone.

 

“Do you know the secret why Seungcheol would always go home to me no matter who he wanted to be with?” teasing the younger as he laughed while writing.

 

“Stop it, hyung. It’s embarrassing.”

 

“Relax. Besides, you are not a child anymore.”

 

“Hyung, please!”

 

“Well.” Seeing that Vernon was quite over protective, he finished the letter and left in on Vernon’s counter table. “That’s because I’m really good at what I am doing.” He even teased more.

 

Now, Jeonghan could see the redness until the body guard’s ears.

 

“You should be proud of your favorite boss, Vernon. Let’s eat and leave them there in their own fantasy.”

 

“Aigoo, hyung.”

 

“Leave him the other car. They might want to use it as well.” Looking at Vernon “For- you know what I mean.“ and smirked as he found Vernon really disturbed by the topic.

 

Vernon was just thankful that Jeonghan was a strong man. That night they had a good meal and a good talk. Such a relax environment.

 

On the other hand, Seungcheol and EunWoo after a small intimate gathering went out. But then, Vernon wasn’t there anymore. Instead, he saw a note and let EunWoo go first.

 

The note said “There’s no dinner home. I fetched Vernon to save him from your poor performance, Cheol. You need to turn Vernon on, so he could finally invite someone in bed.”

 

PS. Disinfect your ty office, Cheol! For goodness sake. I hold things there and I don’t know if I touch dirty things. you for that.  you!”

 

That was a statement well made by Jeonghan. Seungcheol frowned. Somehow feeling guilty and annoyed at the same time. He went home alone cooking some instant noodles for himself.

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Meanwhile, SeokMin tried to visit Yoon’s residence for some questions regarding the cases of Agent Yoon. He visited Na Young that very morning instead of heading to his main office.

 

Ringing the doorbell got the young lawyer nervous. Now that the doors were open, it totally drove his heart crazy. “Good Morning Judge Yoon.” Greeted Atty. Lee SeokMin with a delightful smile.

On the other hand, his assistant- Joshua was ever so amazed on how SeokMin keeps changing his face into a complete mood everytime he needed to. Different in each situations. “You should try acting. You’d be good at it.” Joshua whispered.

 

 “Oh! W-what a surprise!” Greeted the older woman on her wheel chair “Come in, please. Thank you for accepting JaeWon’s case despite the fight between me and your cousin.”

 

“Well, I am a lawyer just like you. Jeonghan asked me and it’s my job to work for an innocent man accused of terrible crimes he never committed.”

 

“I’d better offer you something. Can you wait?”

 

“Oh- for sure. We haven’t had our breakfast.” Seokmin admitted. “We had to see you early because we cannot seem to have an appointment with you during working hours.”

 

“I’m sorry, I was busy with the court.”

 

“We knew about that, judge.” SeokMin smiled. “I’ll be coming here again and again for as long as I have to. Would that be okay?”

 

Na Young smiled. “You won’t stop are you?”

 

“Definitely not, judge Yoon.” Said the younger.

 

A moment after, a hot complete meal was offered to both of her visitors.

 

“Oh! You don’t have to prepare this much.” Stated SeokMin as well as Joshua.

 

“I think, this will be a long talk because this meeting is about a bargain, am I right Attorney?”

 

“That would justify it. Thank you for the food.” Said SeokMin.

 

“Thank you, Judge Yoon.” Stated Joshua.

 

They ate first before they bargain with each other about the documents they would be needing. SeokMin has asked something about JaeWon and a few things about Jeonghan for that matter, since he was the missing piece.

 

Na Young wasn’t sure if she would entrust it to the young attorney as it could also lead him to danger. Despite the threats given by Na Young to the possible danger of those information, SeokMin accepted the challenge like it was a fun thing to do. He was not afraid. At the end of their conversation, Na Young gave a piece of paper and said “Release my husband, Attorney. I will do anything for his safety and freedom.”

 

SeokMin chuckled and set the deal already “How about those delicious food you have left? Those are the best I’ve ever tasted.”

 

“Thank you for the compliment. If that’s the only thing you need more than anything else, come by every time you are hungry.” Said Na Young.

 

“Will do. It must be nice for you children to have their mom cook for them.”

 

“I hope your mom will learn how because his big boy sure is hungry.”

 

“Thank you for trusting me.” Stated SeokMin. “And will be back for more food.” He added with cheerful smile.

 

“Sure. Come by during dinner, sweetheart.”

 

SeokMin smiled.

 

“I hope you both enjoyed. See you soon.”

 

“Will come to your birthday. Jeonghan invited me.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

SeokMin held the woman’s hand warmly and said “Don’t worry, Mr. Yoon will be set free and that’s a promise. I hope my free meal will be available forever.”

 

“You have my word.” Packing all that she cooked for the both of them.

 

Both were delighted. “Thank you. We’ll be back again.”

 

Later when they went out, SeokMin had changed his expression again. It had Joshua thinking “What’s in your mind, really, boss?”

 

“Winning.” Smirked the man.

 

Inside the car, SeokMin stayed in his cold expression. So strong that he always call Joshua’s attention. “I wonder who you really are, Attorney Lee.”

 

“Why do you ask?”

 

“You keep on changing into another person. Sometimes, you are cold with no emotions. Sometimes you are warm and sweet.”

 

“I am both, Joshua.” He smiled happily and said “Hey, can you give me some food?”

 

“You got yours. And mine is my reward, boss.” He chuckled.

 

“But it tastes so good, I’m going to miss it when I ran out of it.”

 

“You got a thick-face asking the judge earlier. Why don’t you ask her again?”

 

“Please. I’m shy.” Returned into a persistent kid attitude.

 

“Oh please. Am I the only one who’s going crazy with your character, DK?”

 

“Then, can you give me more? Her food is great. I think I should act like a good boy to her.”

 

“Yeah. I think so. Can’t let you have mine though.” Joshua giggled.

 

“Gee. You are so hard to get.” Sulked DK.

 

“I need you to compose yourself now, Attorney Lee SeokMin. We’re heading to your office and that pout isn’t working with me.” Threatened Joshua.

 

“You are so mean!”

 

“How am I being so mean when you are the one bullying me?” defended Joshua.

 

“I just want a few more of the food.”

 

Joshua sighed. “I won’t and it’s final. So… what do we do now?”

 

“Well, let’s fire some ruckus, shall we?” DK smirked. “Time to bust some impostor in the house.”

 

“You’re quite intense, Mr. Lee.”

 

“This scenes excites me.”

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Morning in Young Choi’s house, things were still cold. Seungcheol was still not saying any word. Meanwhile, Jeonghan was planning on his mom’s birthday party.

 

“We need to talk.” demanded Seungcheol which startled the concentrating event’s planner.

 

“I don’t do in the morning, sorry.” Referring to Seungcheol’s meaning of talking. He does that in a different sense whether he was in office and anywhere possible. Well, somehow, it felt like there’s a trust involved.

 

“Jeonghan.” Seungcheol called with seriousness on his face.

 

“Tell me straight up. Don’t keep me waiting, I’m a busy person.”

 

“Are you related to the Ivanov?” as Jeonghan requested, Seungcheol gave it straight up.

 

Jeonghan was surprised. He paused and found himself frozen with the question.

 

“Are you that person, Jeonghan? The person they are looking for. Tell me the truth.”

 

“Where did y-“ confused and in panic, he breathed heavily before he could utter a word. “And what if I am?”

 

“Why didn’t you tell me about it?”

 

“What for? I am not that person anymore.”

 

“Gavril has been looking for you. Kael is out there searching for you, Jeonghan. Have you have any idea how dangerous it is for you?”

 

“Don’t worry, I will not let you get involved.” Jeonghan concealing his fear towards his future.

 

“ it, Jeonghan! You are the one who said we are all involved! Now tell me straight everything about you. Did my brother know?”

 

Jeonghan was still scared of Seungcheol. He couldn’t read him. He could feel his chest tightening up but then he had to answer “He knew along the way.”

 

“You should’ve told me.”

 

“What for, Cheol?” Jeonghan stopped what he’s doing. “Can you do something about it?” answered Jeonghan irritably.

 

“We will find a way because I am your husband.”

 

“Well, are you?” the younger stated with sarcasm.

 

Seungcheol might have held on those words with guilt. Seeing his wife both in pain and in fear, he had himself to blame for it. For some time, he couldn’t utter a word. He’s guilty realizing that it’s Jeonghan who always have to compromise.

 

“Come here.” Invited Seungcheol with an open arms. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry for everything.” Embraced Jeonghan as he finally filled up the space.

 

Jeonghan had no words to say. The embrace, he couldn’t identify what that embrace was for. Right now, his heart was conflicting with his mind.

 

“I will protect you at any cost.” kissed Jeonghan’s head. “We’ll get out of this together.”

 

Jeonghan remained quiet. While Seungcheol was feeling the pain for his partner. Seungcheol knows how painful it was for his partner and he regretted that he was one of the thorns in Jeonghan’s life.

 

“I have a favor.”

 

“Anything for you.” Said Seungcheol in a gentle manner.

 

“Let’s switch roles in this game.” Stated Jeonghan firmly.

 

“What?”

 

“I know about the operations. I met my agent and I have an idea who really Jun is. Besides, I know how to communicate with the third agent.”

 

“You got one more agent?” Seungcheol was surprised that Jeonghan knew more than him.

 

“Yes. But I cannot tell you yet who the last one is. Not yet.”

 

“I understand.”

 

“About Vernon.” Asked Jeonghan. “Tell me everything about him.”

 

“You better ask him.”

 

“Alright. This… this should buy time for the both of us. They cannot know about you. You are our only way in, Cheol.” With all seriousness, although he was scared of what would happen in the future, better do it with all. No regrets at all.

 

“Copy. But Jeonghan, you have to promise me you will be extra careful.”

 

Jeonghan nodded.

 

There’s one more thing Seungcheol had to discuss and it couldn’t wait any longer. “Jeonghan, I also want you to know about my mother.”

 

Still on embrace, Jeonghan answered “I know.”

 

“How did you-?” releasing from the tight embrace.

 

“Your father might have given me a little background check on you.” He chuckled.

 

“She’s here and she wants to meet you.”

 

“Then why are you looking so scared.”

 

“She’s not an ordinary one.” Seungcheol advised.

 

“I see.”

 

“She’s like the Ivanovs and-“ feeling frustrated thinking that she might have something to do with his brother’s death. Although, it’s just speculation based on a few theories he was handed over from some sources, including what Mingyu gave him and also from SeokMin and Vernon’s intel.

 

 “and?”

 

“Nothing. I- I need to clear things up before telling it to you.”

 

“Sure. Just keep it honest.”

 

Seungcheol assured him with a nod.

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Choi couple going to the office in Vernon’s care while Seungkwan was put to the ports to check on their newly arrived ships, Seungcheol remembered that he was caught with his affair last night.

 

“Jeonghan?” Seungcheol called. Even though he was aware that Vernon might hear the conversation, he didn’t care. He thought he deserved to hear it too.

 

“I would also like to apologize about last night.”

 

“Seungcheol. I know you love EunWoo. I am out of that issue. Besides, how can you lay it down when you are already ? Do it yourself thing?” Jeonghan teased with grabbing and apple to eat. Vernon was actually taken a back. It’s not cool to hear in the morning.

 

“I’m being serious here. You cannot allow me to do that anymore.” Advised by Seungcheol himself.

 

“Alright. I hate when you are serious. It’s too boring.” Jeonghan teased. “I will try my best but love is a tough enemy. I can’t promise you what you are asking.”

 

Seungcheol felt hopeless. “You are making me the bad guy.”

 

“You are a bad guy, Cheol.” Stated Jeonghan.

 

“Oh yeah?” curving his brows like he’s fighting with his brother. “It’s not what you think.”

 

“Then, what am I supposed to think, Mr. Choi?”

 

Seungcheol smirked “Jealous?”

 

“Nah-uh.” Jeonghan scoffed with his point finger shaking. “I’m just an advocate of cleanliness, my dear. Sanitize every place you’ve been doing that. It’s disgusting”

 

Seungcheol sighed heavily. “You will never lose, are you?” That’s when he realized that Jeonghan’s heart was not his’ as of the moment.

 

“Why would I lose? Anyway, I’m hungry. It would be nice to eat first before going to office.” Smiled Jeonghan getting into his mood.

 

“Where? At Ahjumma’s kitchen?”

 

“No. I wanna try something new. Are you in?”

 

“Again? Please don’t make me eat weird things, Jeonghan. Not again. I would like to impose my decision this time.” Said him fearing Jeonghan would bring him somewhere odder the others. Vernon could feel the trauma.

 

 “Why?” he whined. “I’d love seeing you disgusted and then convinced after wards.”

 

“You are really a tease, Jeonghan. Can you let me go for ones?”

 

“What’s the catch?” Jeonghan waiting for something reasonable, or maybe something that would please him.

 

“You can eat anywhere with your friends.”

 

Jeonghan thought it wasn’t so bad. “Alright. I will take that.” Looking at Vernon. “You heard him said that, Vernon.”

 

“I will be the one to remind him, hyung.” Vernon smiled, being satisfied with what he’s seeing early in the morning.

 

“You wanna join me again?” Jeonghan asking Vernon.

 

“I’d love too.” Said the body guard.

 

“Again? You’ve been with anyone except me?”

 

“Yeah.” Like it’s normal. “I’ve been doing it with Soon Young, Vernon, Seungkwan, DK, Jun. As friends, you see. No offense to that.”

 

“How am I supposed to be outside of that circle?”

 

“Because you are so high maintenance.” Said Jeonghan frankly.

 

“Me?” surprised Seungcheol with enlarged eyes.

 

“Yeah. You are so picky. So I invite people.”

 

 Seungcheol scoffed in disbelief. “How are you friends with DK anyway?”

 

“He’s a good guy.”

 

Seungcheol was kind of puzzled because last time DK had exposed Jeonghan as someone that needed to be watched out. He was provoked by that. However, Jeonghan was feeling good about him. Seungcheol knew that DK would be sometimes too friendly. He’s honest. Unbiased, he could say that but people were just afraid of him. “How can you tell?”

 

“He’s a fool.” Jeonghan giggled.

 

“And please explain to me the things you do with Jun?”

 

“Not as hardcore as you do, you see. I want to but he doesn’t want it. He’s stone cold. I don’t know how he keep his cool with me. Am I not too attractive?”

 

“YA!” Seungcheol was definitely losing it. “Yoon Jeonghan. You are not supposed to be like that with your husband.”

 

“It’s not a secret anyway.” Jeonghan liked it when he could feel that Seungcheol was just an ordinary person. A friend that’s comfortable to be with. Although, Seungcheol had to suffer great teases and pranks from his bully. Poor him. “I like you today.”

 

Seungcheol wore a straight face. “And why is it only for today?”

 

“You are like a human. I’m feeling proud when I see your soul back in your dead body, you see... So, when do you feel that you like me too, Cheol?”

 

Seungcheol sighed. “That’s unfair. I liked you since I met you.” Smiling proudly as if he’s fishing something.

 

“Oh, really?”

 

“Yes and I don’t want anyone going near you.”

 

“But I’m so attractive, I don’t know what to do.” Jeonghan was boasting himself, what else?

 

Seungcheol sighed heavily again as he surrendered. “Alright. You win. But I am serious with Jun, Jeonghan.”

 

“You don’t have to worry about him. I think you should worry about me being with him.” Jeonghan giggled. “He’s not interested in me.”

 

“I don’t think so.” Said Seungcheol with all seriousness.

 

“I made him eat a live octopus and he hated me for that.” Jeonghan laughed so hard remembering how Jun reacted on it.

 

“What the- Ya! You are such a tease. You will kill people by letting them eat the impossible.”

 

“I don’t think I can stop. I have plans already. I bought a video recorder to record people’s reaction.” Laughing frivolously as he could imagine.

 

Seungcheol was looking terrified at his wife. “You sure are different, Choi Jeonghan.” He murmured. Later on, things got serious again for Seungcheol’s last warning. “Don’t fall in love with Jun more.”

 

Jeonghan was halted. “Seriously, Cheol? He’s just a friend.”

 

“Yeah. A friend that doesn’t get to touch you but you’re head over heels towards him.”

 

Jeonghan scoffed with a smile. “One point for me. Look how y you are, Cheol.” Said it as a compliment to his partner with a wink. Another was a little magic touch which made Seungcheol . The older blushed too much, it was visible that Vernon could notice. It got the man curious and looked at the mirror. From there he’s seeing how Jeonghan could be so dangerous- MOST of the time.

 

“Oh dear!” he murmured in the driver’s seat and tried to concentrate on the road instead.

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Seungcheol picked the restaurant that time. It interests Jeonghan that he took a liking of a simple restaurant. Seungcheol was eating alone with his wife. The other two was placed in the other- way far- table to eat in that same place.

 

“What is this lovely place? You haven’t brought me here yet.” Said Jeonghan in amazement.

 

“You never give me a chance.”

“You pick expensive places.”

 

“I’ve been wanting to bring you here but you rule our lunch dates.”

 

Jeonghan laughed. “I see. My bad. How special this place is for you?”

 

“This is where hyung and I eat all the time. You are not the only ones who know some good place.” Being competitive that time, Jeonghan became surprised.

 

“I see.”

 

While eating, Seungcheol got curious about things, now that he’s learned a part of his wife’s identity.

 

 “Who’s Yoon Jeonghan exactly?”

 

“He’s our brother who had heart problems. He’s the one kidnapped and until now, there’s no news about him. I took over his name since I need to be kept hidden.”

 

“I see. Do you want to stay hidden?”

 

“Not what I planned it to be. They’re finding me for Xu. I’ve been betrothed to him since I was seven. Can you believe that ?”

 

“Then why did you marry me if you hate that kind of ?”

 

“Well, Minhyuk convinced me that there’s a prince in you, so I believed it.” Jeonghan giggled sincerely. “That’s an honest remark Seungcheol.”

 

“Have you find the prince in me?” asked Seungcheol.

 

“Found it just right now, sweetie.”

 

“That’s good.” Seungcheol becoming of much of confidence now.