Chapter 78
Yumei was a bit embarrassed as she stood before the crowd. She was unsure of what she was supposed to be doing.
Namjoon whispered, "Give them a small wave. I am going to introduce the game."
Yumei nodded, she lifted her arm which was a bit stiff and made a small wave.
Namjoon whispered again, "You are doing fine, love. Do you see the chair behind you?"
Yumei nodded while smiling, "Good. Go sit on your throne as I explain what would be happening."
Yumei gave one last wave before turning around to sit on the fairytale throne.
Namjoon gave her a small thumbs up before turning to the crowd. "We have a special evening planned before we get to our festivities of eating."
There were a few whistles in the crowd, somewhere talking to each other and their curiosity could be felt so Namjoon continued.
"You will all have noticed that you got a character card, that would be your role for the evening until we call halt to the game."
He took a small breath in, "Our Queen is in danger and there is someone who wants to poison her, so the game aims to find the suspect and the queen roll-"
He turned his gaze to Yumei, "Would be to make a few appearances each round. So you may talk to the queen to ask a few questions and then make your accusations."
The crowd got louder, everyone was keen to play this mystery party. Namjoon held up his hands, his eyes found Yoongi, who nodded slowly at him. 'I am worried.'
"So, the queen will take her rest and will join us in fifteen minutes."
He turned to Yumei and motioned for her to get up, she quickly got to her feet, the crowd bowed. Yumei couldn't help the smile that played across her face.
She was very interested in this game, Namjoon turned back to the crowd, "Let the games begin!"
There was a loud cheer and the crowd dived into smaller groups to compare what they should do or how- Namjoon was about to take Yumei's hand but he forgot to tell the crowd another thing. "You can not share who you are or that would be cheating and you will be flogged."
He turned to Yumei, "I know this might be boring-" He took her hand, "But I have prepared a room for you, with some cards and hints you could tell your loyal subjects."
He had done the same for Jeoni, he would take Yumei to her tea party room where he placed the flashcard and a book for her to read. When he leaves her there, he will go get Jeoni to chaperone the hall before switching again.
Yumei squeezed his hand, "I think it is fun and I like the game a lot, you have planned a great party."
They walked from the makeshift stage, Namjoon felt that someone was watching them but when he turned his head to look no one was looking in their direction.
He chose the mystery club to be her tea party room, it was far enough but not too far if they have to make the switch again.
Namjoon opened the mystery club door, he couldn't shake the feeling that someone was still watching them.
Yumei' eyes widened, "You did this all for me?"
Namjoon was unsure what she was talking about he had instructed them to get tea and a book.
When he entered after her, the place was decorated with the tea party out of Alice in Wonderland.
It had pictures and small cakes that said eat me, a marshmallow mouse was peaking out of the cup meant for her to drink tea.
Namjoon had to close his mouth when Yumei turned to face him. "Joonie... This is one of the best tea parties ever."
She stood on the tips of her toes and kissed his right cheek, he couldn't formulate words. 'Who did-'
His phone vibrated to indicate that he should return to the party. Yumei had already made her way to the table and sat down. "So I will wait for you?"
"Yes, make sure you read the cards."
"I will."
He closed the door behind her, he let out a breath. They didn't want her to be around very much, hence having Jeoni around.
He mentally prepared himself before walking to the room they instructed Jeoni to wait in. He still felt eyes on him, he took out his phone and dialled Tae.
"Are you worried about already?"
"I think I am being watched..."
"Do not be so paranoid Joon, you will see everything will be going to plan."
"I still think-"
"Stop worrying, go get Jeoni and flaunt her around."
Namjoon let out a groan-
"Joon... We have agreed... As soon as we are an hour in this party we will do the trap, alright?"
"Fine, but I am telling you that someone is watching me."
He heard Tae take a small breath in, "You are paranoid. Stick to the plan."
"Alright." Namjoon ended the call and stood before the door, he knocked once before the door flew open.
"Joonie!!! I thought I would be here forever..."
Her voice was sharp as always, "You are the hidden gem, so it is time to converse with your subjects."
Jeoni stepped out of the room and closed the door behind her. "Was it necessary to memorise the cards?"
'Don't tell me she didn't?' Namjoon gritted his teeth. "Yes, it is part of the game-"
She let out a surprise 'Oh.' That answered Namjoon's question, she had not... They were screwed, "You haven't?"
Jeoni shook her head and linked her arm in his, "I received a call from a friend. We just stopped talking a few minutes ago."
Namjoon went stiff, "I will help you then." They walked together to the hall where everyone was and Jeoni leaned her head against his arm. "Best day ever." She whispered.
Unmei had turned to Yoongi, "What is happening?"
Yoongi licked his lips, he took her hand and they walked to the tray table. "I have received some news from Jimin- Yumei can not know, not tonight."
Unmei quirked an eyebrow. Yoongi looked stressed and she was worried, "What did Jimin tell you?"
Yoongi averted his gaze, "Mr Kazuma died..." That was all that past his lips, he was not going to tell Unmei more, she squeezed his hand.
"That is horrible! And now on the evening of her freedom."
Yoongi nodded bit something moved in his vision, he saw Jin and Hoseok making their way to them. He quickly whispered, "If you do not want to see Jin... Go powder your nose."
Unmei spoke loudly, "I will be right back." She didn't give any indication that she knew of Jin and Hoseok's presence as walked past Yoongi.
Jin and Hoseok stopped in front of him, "Are we still in accord?"
Yoongi gritted his teeth, "Yes..."
"Good, it is not going to him any longer. I can not play these childlike-"
"Why did you ask mom-"
"What on earth are you talking about, Yoongi?"
Yoongi fisted his hand, "You know perfectly well-"
"Ahh- So it has been done?" Jin grinned and turned to Hoseok, "Cut this party a bit short shall we?"
Yoongi's eyes widened, 'No... No, they can not leave so early yet.' He tried to think but the doors opened and all eyes turned as Namjoon entered with- "You can not leave yet, Jin."
Yoongi indicated, "The game works like that."
Jin rolled his eyes. "I am done playing games..." Hoseok tapped him on the shoulder, let us give it a few more-"
"I said I am done..."
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