Chapter 25

“Uncle Kim, I needed to speak with you. Are you free right now?” Only then did Tiffany notice that Jaejoong was also in the room, “Oh, I’m sorry. Perhaps I should come back later.”

“No, actually, we were just talking about Mr. Lang. He’s holding a ball this friday night & you are invited. Come, join us.” He motioned for her to sit down. Tiffany shook her head.

“Thank you for the offer but I had rather stand. I was wondering if you could help me with something.” She shuffled her feet nervously. Why did Jaejoong have to be in the room?

“If I’m able to help I certainly would.” Mr. Kim was sincere like always.

“I wanted you to join me for lunch. I mean, it’s been such a long time since we actually sat down & just talked.” She mentally slapped herself. Lunch?

His laughter brought a ray of sunshine to her heart, “Is that all you want?” Tiffany blushed & nodded.

“Why, of course, dear. I had love to have lunch with you.” He looked at his son, “Jaejoong, why don’t you join us as well? This could be a good time to catch up on the things we missed.”

“I had love to but I don’t think Tiffany here wants me to.” Jaejoong’s voice was cynical.

“Nonsense, the more the better. I had love to have you join us.” She force on a smile. Did she not have her orange juice this morning? The person she didn’t want to come is coming along. Well, maybe she could ask Mr. Kim when Jaejoong isn’t around. Yes, that’s what she would do.

They entered a nice elegant restaurant with glass chandeliers hanging from the ceiling & wooden tables that donned beautiful maroon colored cloths with matching wooden chairs. Tiffany certainly couldn’t afford to come here often but since Mr. Kim wanted to, she had no choice.

“Hello, how may I help you?” Tiffany turned & addressed the woman, “There are three of us.” Then paused, “Jiwoo?”

“Tiffany?” Both females looked puzzled at first. Then after a couple of minutes, they broke into smiles, “Oh Tiffany, it is you, I haven’t seen you for the longest time. How have you been?” They both returned each other’s hug.

“I have been doing great. How come you are working here now? Did something happen to the shop?” Concern filled her voice.

“No, dear. Nothing happened to the shop. Actually, my daughter is back from London. She’s taking care of the store now. I have a friend here that wanted me to help her out so here I am.” Jiwoo looked towards the two men standing behind Tiffany, “Now, were you planning on ever introducing these two gentlemen here?”

That caught her attention, “Oh, of course. This.” Tiffany pointed towards Mr. Kim, “Is the famous, handsome, caring, unimaginably nice Dohyun Kim.” Both, Tiffany & Jiwoo smiled, “& this is his son, Kim Jaejoong.” Jaejoong & Jiwoo shook hands, “& this is Jiwoo Jang. I like to think of her as my very young & pretty aunt.” “Alright, enough with the flattery. Did you all want lunch or were you planning on standing here all day?” Jiwoo let out a small chuckle.

“Lunch. I knew I came here for something.” They all laughed.

“Here, I will show you to your table.” The three of them, all dressed in business suits, followed Jiwoo & took their seats against a wall at the far end, “I will be back to get your order.” With that said, she left them to look over their menus.

“Uncle Kim, what do you want? My treat today.”

“I actually had a large breakfast this morning so I think I will just have a coffee.” He placed his menu back down, “How about you, Jaejoong?”

“I will just have a sprite.” Jaejoong certainly didn’t look very happy, ‘It’s probably because I’m here.’ Tiffany thought. Just then, Jiwoo came back.

“Now, how may I help you fine young people?” Mr. Kim chuckled.

“Um...Uncle Kim wants a coffee, Jaejoong Oppa here