Ravi felt tired. He had spent days and days on planes going from country to country to negotiate projects for his business. He was happy to have succeeded in getting a lot of support and investors. His business was now one of the most profitable in Seoul because he put all his efforts into making it move forward. And he also had good employees. Yet, working hours could not make him forget his love for his family. First for his wife who had left him for another man, and he wanted to recover at any cost. Then, a cute little thing that reminded him much of his wife: his little daughter Sojin. He missed her a lot and Ravi wanted to get to her as soon as possible to hold her in his arms. He had not seen her for more than a week. Every day he tried to call her on the phone, but he had managed to get her only twice. According to his employees in the house, his daughter's new babysitter who also was her teacher refused to take calls during their lessons. Besides, Ravi should talk to this man about this rule, which he found absolutely meaningless. If he wanted to talk to his daughter, he should be able to join her at any time and no matter the place. This new babysitter, whom he did not yet know, was abusing his role. Ravi did not want to deal with the recruitment process, he did not have the time. So he hired an agency to make the selection and choose the most talented candidate. For the time being, Ravi was not satisfied with these services.

Ravi opened the door of his house. He expected to see a real mess: toys scattered everywhere, clothes on the ground, traces of paintings on objects, ... But NOTHING. Everything was neat and tidy. It was not usual. These employees were always overwhelmed because of Sojin who showed them all colors. This girl was turbulent, active and manipulative. She could make a whim for hours and she always ended up realizing her wish. Ravi could not blame her. She had grown up without a mother and Ravi did not want her to suffer an absence. Then he passed all these caprices. His staff too. Sojin was so cute that nobody could resist her. So Ravi did not understand why in a week the atmosphere of his house had changed. He climbed the stairs and went to his daughter's room. His heart filled with love and a smile was drawn on his lips at the sight of his daughter's brown hair and pink cheeks. She was sleeping deeply. Ravi moved closer and gently kissed her forehead. He did not want to wake her up. Tomorrow he can talk to her and contemplate her radiant face when he presents his gifts. But that was for tomorrow. In the meantime, he could go and rest in his room. He had had a long way and he was tired.

Hakyeon waked up early in the morning. He had promised Sojin to prepare her favorite cookies for breakfast. He still remembered his arrival in this house. He expected to meet an angelic and wise girl. But, no, he had met a real monster that made life hard for all the employees of this house. Hakyeon could not let this situation to keep going. He had seen children and had even educated some of them. He could also understand that Sojin had no mother and she could feel rejected, but that was no reason to behave insolently. His father had spoiled her too much and besides, he was going to talk to this irresponsible father when he came back from his trip. Hakyeon's first action was to cut all privileges. Each request received a "NO" in response. That had earned him the hatred of this child. She had begun to play tricks on him: a frog in his bed, worms on his plate, a spider on his head, and so on. At first, Hakyeon did not want to respond to this childish behavior, then he realized that it did not stop. Then he did blown for blow. He too was a real terror when he was a child. He had made adults cry before becoming wise in his teens. The time when he had suffered mourning and where he had suffered greatly. Hakyeon let out a laugh as he remembered the cries of  Soljin when she discovered a baby snake in her bed. Since then, she had never again challenged Hakyeon and followed his instructions to the letter. The house had become quiet, and Soljin and Hakyeon had begun to forge bonds of friendship.

Hakyeon let his hands knead the dough. Just a few more minutes, and she'll be ready for cooking. He remembered that he was missing some ingredients to finish the recipe. How was he going to do it? He already had his hands full of flour. At this moment he heard the kitchen door open and a man entered. He went straight to the fridge and took a bottle of water he drank. Who could be this man? Asked Hakyeon. He remembered then that the manager of the house had told him that he had just recruited a new employee to help in the kitchen. This man came at the right time, even if he was too comfortable for someone who came to work for the first time. "Hey, come here," said Hakyeon. The man turned round. Hakyeon was shocked. The new employee was really beautiful. He had slim eyes surmounted by long eyelashes, a pointed nose, a mouth with delicate and seductive lips and a form that emphasized the clothes he wore. Hakyeon noticed the questioning look of the man in front of him. He swallowed his saliva and tried to make his voice more firm. "Yes you, come here and help me finish my work," he said. "Why should I ..." the man began. "Do not ask questions and come here," Hakyeon interrupted. The man hesitated a few seconds before coming closer to him. "Open the cupboard upstairs and take out a box of canned fruit," said Hakyeon. "Why should I do it?» The man asked. "Are you stupid? Can you not see that I've got my hands taken? Take a box of fruit, open it and pour it into this bowl, "said Hakyeon. The man hesitated a few more seconds and then he did as Hakyeon had asked. Then he went to the door. "Hey, where do you think you're going? It is not finished. Get me a cookie tray. I'll mix my dough and the fruit and then we'll put everything in the tray, "said Hakyeon. The man retraced his steps and took the biscuit tray from the place designated by Hakyeon, then handed it to him. Hakyeon noticed that he was making a terrible head and seemed to make a lot of effort to restrain himself. Hakyeon did not formalize it and took the tray. He finished his recipe and put it all in the oven. Then he turned to the man. " Thank you very much for your help. I would say kind words in your favor so that you can keep this work. But if I have to give you advice, be quicker and smiling. I had to wait for a minute until you decided to move, "said Hakyeon, pouting. The man seemed even more angry.

"Mr. Kim, what are you doing in the kitchen?" The cook asked as he entered the kitchen. Hakyeon paused. Had he heard it? Mr. Kim? The same Mr. Kim who was his boss? Aih, he was in the shit. He tried to smile, but two murderous eyes stared at him. "Hmm ... excuse me, I have to take care of Mademoiselle Soljin," he said quickly before running to the door. " Wait a minute," Ravi shouted. Hakyeon was cut in his gesture. He waited, the heart beating strongly in his chest that his boss punished him. " Who are you ?» Ravi asked. "Um, I'm .... I'm," Hakyeon began. The cook came to his aid. "It's Hakyeon, the man who takes care of Mademoiselle Soljin. He is much appreciated by her and both are good friends, "he said. So it was this man who had taken hold over his daughter's life, Ravi said to himself. The one who had prevented him from talking to his daughter. The one who allowed himself to command him as if he were his boss. Decidedly, he did not like this man, Ravi said to himself. And he was going to meet him right away, to explain his way of doing things. But before Ravi could open his mouth, Hakyeon had already run out of the kitchen.

" I'm screwed. I'm screwed, "Hakyeon repeated in his head. He had just attracted the wrath of his boss. How was he going to do now? He prepared quickly and helped Soljin to prepare as well. The little girl was full of joy knowing that her father was waiting for her in the dining room. Hakyeon had to repeat to her several times to calm down so that he could put on her clothes and tie her hair. He had finished more quickly than he would have liked. He was not ready to confront his boss again, but Soljin did not want to stay in her room anymore. Death in the soul, Hakyeon went downstairs with the little girl.

"Daddy," Soljin shouted as soon as she saw her father. Ravi took her in his arms and turned her into the air. Soljin laughed and kissed his father. "Ah, little monster. I missed you, "said Ravi. "You too dad. You promised to call me every day, but you did not keep your promise, "said the little girl, pouting. Ravi had tried to keep his promise, but because of a certain person he had to sleep every day without hearing his daughter's voice. His gaze fell on the man who accompanied his daughter and his smile disappeared. He had accounts to settle with this man, but for now his daughter was the priority. "Um ... it's true. Dad was overworked, but to make me forgive, I brought you presents, "said Ravi. " Gifts ? Where are they ? I want to see them now, "Soljin yelled. Ravi burst out laughing. "Still in such a hurry. I'll give them to you after your meal. Come on and eat, "said Ravi. He put his daughter on a chair and sat next to her. He noticed a third plate on the table and his daughter's babysitter came and sat down with them. Why did he eat with them? Ravi wondered. He turned his attention to his daughter and served him a portion of food. Soljin ate in a good mood. Ravi, too, would have liked to eat in a good mood, but after a few minutes he could no longer eat it. This man, this Hakyeon asked too much of his daughter: "not elbows on the table", "eat gently, you risk choking", "avoid dirty on the ground", etc. Ravi had to talk to him.

Hakyeon was fulminating. He had spent days and nights finding means to discipline this child, and he was at the beginning to have results. But in one morning his boss had destroyed all his efforts. Soljin hardly listened to him and used his dad to validate his bad behavior. "I can eat as I like, huh dad?" "," I can start with dessert, isn't it daddy? "" I can play all day with my gifts, isn't it dad? ". And Ravi agreed with all her whims. Hakyeon tried to calm down as much as possible. He already had an error on his own. "Can I go see my gifts now Dad?" Asked Soljin. "No, finish your meal first," said Hakyeon. "Yes you can go," Ravi replied. Soljin quickly got out of her chair and ran to the door. As soon as she left the dining room, Hakyeon and Ravi faced each other. There was tension in the air. The two men were angry and did not have the same vision on how to raise a child at all.

Hello my fireflies. So a message reminded me that NAVI fans were still waiting for the beginning of the only NAVI story still being written. So here's the first chapter, I hope you'll love it a lot. At the beginning, of this story, Navi seems to go on two different paths, but who knows where these paths will lead them. It's up to you to find out. Next chapter soon. Big kisses my fireflies.