Jaejoong was cheering rum with Yoochun at his bar in the evening. They laughed about today’s incident with Norma at Sylvester.

“You have no idea how satisfied I was to see her fading face…finally she’ll have no choice but to give him up.”     Jaejoong put his glass on the table.

“Actually I do know how satisfied you were and as for that woman she’ll be bound to. No one can give up that sort of achievement.”      Yoochun took up another bottle.

“But its all thanks to you. I had no idea what to that if I hadn’t called you…thanks man.”    Jaejoong patted on Yoochun’s back.

“I told you. I’m a genius in this area and I like meddling in drama.”    Yoochun smirked.

“No wonder Son Ga-in threw you out. You’re too conceited for her.”     Jaejoong teased taking a sip.

“Don’t talk of that woman…she pisses me off. Every time she’s on my tv I turn it off.”     Yoochun grimly stated.

“Why don’t you use your head now in this area?”    Jaejoong said catching Yoochun’s attention. While Jaejoong was oblivious about what he said, Yoochun’s mind drifted off to another one of his genius schemes.

“I could befriend her…make her fall for me…and then…break her in front of the world.”       Yoochun mumbled.

“Mmm what did you say?”      Jaejoong asked.

“Nothing Hyung. You just gave me a fantastic treat.”     Yoochun smiled.

“Glad to hear that.”    Jaejoong remarked without knowing what he meant.

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“Did you know Kim Jaejoong is her foster son’s blood uncle?”

“So that means the boy is actually the next heir in line?”

“Since he didn’t marry and his relatives didn’t take over so the boy is actually in line.”

“Oh Norma is so lucky to have him. he is her jackpot to millions!”

Norma was hearing all it..and it was seriously insulting for her to be talked about like that. giving Jihoon an opportunity to bond with his paternal family seemed like a mistake now. She had to tolerate so many things.

The girls made it seem that she was greedy while men thought she was doing it for attention of Jaejoong.

She stood there washing her hands before the next order came in. the kitchen was pretty busy as always but not for these women. They always had time for petty talks.

“Order for two Roti Canai! You’re up Norma!”    the waiter shouted and she immediately started with the dough.

“Who would want breakfast at evening?”   one of the male cook asked. Norma merely shrugged. She suddenly thought of taking some home.

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Junsu was suddenly pulled by one of his subordinates for evening snack. His subordinate was a Malaysian who wanted to have his home land food.

“Why are we here Ae?”     Junsu asked.

“You’re gonna love the food here. My wife brought a parcel home when I was missing my home and damn…it was so much like home.”    Ae answered excitingly. Junsu chuckled. Ae was married to a Korean woman and he was quite a wife lover; always talking about how great his wife was.

“But why this hotel? There are better places.”    Junsu said thinking of Jaejoong’s hotel.

“Because its closer. Now come on brother!”    Ae pulled Junsu in.

Junsu looked at the hotel. It was living upto its standards for a 3 star hotel. Sylvester didn’t look anything like low standard at all.  they took a seat of two and took up the menu. Junsu didn’t even know the names. People specially women were looking at him.

“Brother you’re attracting quite a lot of women…as usual.”    Ae remarked lazily.

“Mmm…Since you’re here your choice of food.”   Junsu suggested avoiding his other remark.

“Malaysian food! You choose it.”    Ae yelped.

“But I don’t even know its dish.”    Junsu whined lightly.

“Come on Hyung you choose.”    Ae’s eyes beamed.

“Alright.”    Junsu scanned in malay section     “I want this roti canai. It sounds simple.”    He smiled.

“It is. Its breakfast…”

“Nevermind my mind is set on it so I want it.”    Junsu pressured this time.

“Ok…”

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After the dish was served Junsu just looked at. It was nothing but red curry broth and roti as they called it…was round flour bread.

“This is it?”    Junsu raised his eyebrow.

“I told you it was breakfast. But its been a while since I had this one. lets dig in.”     Ae rubbed his hand and tore a piece and dipped into the broth; then put it into his mouth.             “Mmmm…I missed this…my mother actually cooked like this.”      Ae’s face softened. Junsu saw him and tried it himself…

He chewed…and tasted the curry…something seemed exciting about this. Junsu quickly tore another and dipped in the curry and ate it.

“Yo brother slow down…nobody’s gonna eat it all.”        Ae assured awkwardly.

“Ae order a parcel for me. I’m taking it for my father.”

“Cool!”

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“Alright Norma you got a parcel then you’ll be off.” 

“Aright…”

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Norma took off as soon as she was done with the order. While she was going out she noticed a particular character…she finds him everywhere these days.

She was about to call him but something stooped her. Her colleagues has been talking behind her back about random men coming even though it had been just two. Another one was with him laughing. She quickly walked out.

“Miss Jin?”     how did he even see her?

She stopped without turning back.

“Miss Jin what a coincidence? Ae why don’t you go ahead? I’ll leave later.”

“Ok brother.”   Ae bowed to Norma and she responded. He left the hotel quickly while Junsu walked slowly.

“Good to see you inspector Kim.”   She looked around whether there were any of her kitchen colleagues. Fortunately there weren’t.

“You’re here to eat? I didn’t see you.”    Junsu smiled.

“I work here actually.”    She normally answered relieved.

“Mind if I walk you out?”    Junsu offered.

“My car is outside.”     Norma pointed.

“Still…”   Junsu suggested. Norma briefly nodded as a response and they walked out of the hotel.

“So how was your son’s party?”    Junsu asked.

“He enjoyed it. what about your nephew?”

“I didn’t visit but my cousin said he liked it. can I ask you something?”    Junsu asked all of a sudden. Norma looked at him as a response.                “What should I address you as? Miss or Mrs.?”

She actually didn’t know how to answer that. it was quite embarrassing. She thought it was getting awkward but he’s a police officer; she cant lie.

“You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.”     Junsu said thinking it might be her boyfriend’s child who left her. She might be a single mother which is embarrassing t talk about.

“Alright inspector Kim.”   Norma said relieved she didn’t have to answer it unaware of Junsu’s thought.

“Call me Junsu.”   He smiled and waved his hand as farewell; he walked off leaving Norma near her car. She felt bad for not telling Junsu anything

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Norma was thinking whether she should tell Jihoon about today. Jihoon was in his room. He looked at the gift boxes knowing what they were inside. However his sight fell on the smallest box. He picked it and opened it too see an angry bird mug. He smiled lightly…this was one time that his uncle got something right.

Norma sighed…she had till tomorrow.

“Jihoon could you come down here please?”    Norma called and she heard him coming down. He stood in front of her.         “Please sit down.”

“Ok.”    He took a seat next to her.    “What is it?”   he asked. Norma looked at him wondering whether she should tell him or not. She didn’t want to burden him but she also didn’t want to hide anything from him. she didn’t want him to go feeling burdened upon her…he might do that if he knows.

“Jihoon things might get difficult from now on. I have this hunch after yesterday but whatever happens…I wont leave you…ever. So..I might not be able to provide as before…and you have to bare with me.”

Jihoon looked at her confusingly then it hit his head.

“What did he do ma? What did uncle Jaejoong do?”

“…He…gave me 24 hours to hand you over…or else…I might lose my job and perhaps…our home.”    Norma stated. Jihoon shut his eyes in disappointment.

“Can we take help from aunt Ga-in or anyone?”     Jihoon asked.

“No..he knows everything about me and my connections; he’s threatening to snatch their jobs too by illegal means. I cant risk their positions.”

“I cant believe this…what do you want to do?”     Jihoon asked.

“I…want to escape taking you with me. That is if you want to come with me.”

“Then I’ll go with you.”    Jihoon stood up.     “I told him specifically not to put you in misery now…. I don’t want to go to him.”

“You sure?”

“Yes…”

“Lets not tell anyone about this.”    Norma added and he nodded.

She smiled. She was ready…so was he. Norma took up her phone and called the Kim corp. she had gotten from the card.

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Jaejoong was finally home however he saw his mother sitting alone. She was just looking outside with nothing in her eyes.

“Omma? What are you doing out here? You are supposed to be sleeping.”     Jaejoong asked

“Jaejoong?”   she looked at him    “I’m just missing Hyungjoon…”   

Jaejoong took a seat beside her.

“I miss him too…but I’m here as well and so is your grandson.”

“When will you bring him Jaejoong?”

“Tomorrow…for sure.”

“So the mother finally agreed…we should repay her…she had taken care of him during the toughest time. We really should repay her greatly.”    His mother said lightly.

“How about rewarding her with a house? And her own cooking institute? How’s that?”    Jaejoong smilingly suggested.

“The girl doesn’t seem to be after these or else she would have given him a long time ago. How did you manage to persuade her now?”    she asked looking at him.

“I had my ways…”

“You didn’t do anything bad right?”

“No omma…”

“Listen Jaejoong I only want to see him. it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t to live here with us. I only want to see him. but don’t ever think of doing something bad to get my grandson here…”

“No mother I wont. Just trust me. Ok?”   

“Hmm…”     his mother yawned.

“Go to sleep omma.”

His mother had fallen asleep on his shoulder. He didn’t bother calling her instead he laid her down with a cushion on the couch. He left the dinibut ing room and closed the door behind him.

“Nobody goes to that room. You, bring a blanket.”    The maid bowed and left while another one came.

“What is it?”     Jaejoong annoyed, asked.

“A message came from your office from Kwon Jiyoung. He said its urgent.”     The maid held out the phone.

“Give me that; leave.”    The maid scurried out while Jaejoong called Jiyoung. The employee received it.     “What made you call me this late Jiyoung?”    Jaejoong asked rather unhappy.

“Sorry boss but it was urgent. Jin Norma called me just about a minute ago.”      Jiyoung said making Jaejoong anxious. He stepped further away from the room.

“What did she say?”    Jaejoong whispered.

“Even though I didn’t get it…I’ll quote it ‘Mr. Kim doesn’t need to come tomorrow because my answer is set. I have decided not to give up what is mine and…’…”     Jiyoung stopped.

“And? Read ahead!”

“Jihoon is mine…”    he finished. Jaejoong remained quiet.   “Boss?”

Jaejoong hung up and breathed in. he needed to talk to Yoochun. The maid came in with a blanket in front of Jaejoong.

“Sir?”

He forgot his tension for a moment and took the blanket then entered the room. He walked to his sleeping mother and put the blanket on her.

She looked so peaceful…

“Sorry omma but I’m getting him back no matter what?”

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Junsu was sitting with his father on the dining table eating the parcel food.

“This is good…in fact too good.”   His father remarked.

“This is the best I have tasted since…”   Junsu trailed off with a smile.

“How’s work going for you? Meeting any damsels in distress?”    his father tried to cheer him up seeing him.

“Plenty…hey appa?”

“Hmm?”

“Do you…believe in fate?”

“Well…I didn’t when I was still in line for the business; but after I met Junhee…I started believing it. that’s what made me to quit the company.”    His father said.

“Thank god for that…or else I would have ended up like Hyung-grouchy.”   Junsu started sniggering.

“Don’t make fun of Jaejoong; he has a lot to hold.”    His father smacked him on the head laughing himself

“He’s gonna kill me for that..hahaha…”    he kept laughing.

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Norma took her scarf while Jihoon was drinking his juice before leaving. They quickly took the keys and went out. after driving Jihoon to school, Norma went to work; as soon as she entered the hotel she saw her boss, the head of the kitchen dept. she walked towards the man who seemed to be fidgeting now and often.