Chapter 6
A loud ringtone of Avenger's theme- by Alan Silvestri emerged through a familiar device broke the trance of recollections and brought back Jungkook from his train of bittersweet memories.
He didn't think that by remembering their childish fights and treasuring Y/n's cute chubby face, it'll lead to the origin of the long whip mark on her arm which is still visible but now only as a white scar. He just wanted to relive those nights where they both spend most of their time in this library. Even after a decade that scary past still managed to haunt him.
Thankfully his Samsung device 's ringtone had vanished his bad dream and bring him back to the mellow library.
He reached to his jean's back pocket while still laying on the bean bag. With some struggle and movements here and there, he finally managed to took it out.
Upon seeing the Caller Id, the phone almost slip from his grip.He quickly stable himself and received the call.
"H-hello" Jungkook couldn't help but stutter a little as he knew that the caller didn't like to wait and he had somehow made them wait for god knows how many minutes. The caller doesn't tolerate slacking and he was very much did the same.
" Took you some time to receive my call. Were you again daydreaming? " The anonymous asked as they know about all the little details and traits of Jungkook.
" No.. no i was just- " he wanted to give an excuse to them by hiding the truth but got cut-off from his words.
" I know about you quite well. So don't even try to lie. And by the way, have you done what i asked for? " They said with a hint of sarcasm as Jungkook's birdbrain memory was quite well known to everyone. No chances could be taken upon his short term memory.
" Yes yes.. i did as per the plan. And no one suspected anything, i made sure of it" Jungkook added a little more in a upset tone. He didn't like anyone to make fun of his pea-sized brain. He huffed and blown his bang in attitude and pouted a little.
" Very well ! Don't worry you'll get everything as per the deal" that voice remind the bait which can make better -the sulking jungkook and really worked well.
" Ohh... Okay and don't you even dare to forget about it" a now better jungkook tried to sound intimidating, Note - tried but failed miserably as only the sound of laughter ringed from the other side and later with a beep, ending the call.
The absurd call has left an irritated Jungkook behind.
Somewhere in a exorbitant restaurant where pre- bookings were difficult sometimes, a couple of juvenile enter in the fancy dine in their high end clothes putting a shame on the luxurious surrounding . Few guests who were already presented there ,couldn't took their eyes off from them as suddenly the limelight of the night got stolen by those two. Gawking and curious eyes follow their way till they disappeared in the dark corridors of private lounge. Even the staff began to run around aimlessly to cater them suggesting that those two were some VIP persons.
Ignoring everyone, the couple enter into the lavish private room and sat back gracefully. The female took out her phone and called someone , She was so deeply emerged in the conversation that she didn't notice that intense eyes of the male in front of her which were following her every move and listening to her every single phrase. When the unexpected call finally ended , he couldn't help but asked her about it.
" So a deal huh? " the 26 year old man asked with curiosity dripping off his tongue. His stare was indifferent and an unknown emotion was portrait on his face which was difficult to decipher by her. The male was very well known for his emotionless face making it impossible for anyone to read it giving him a big advantage.
" Can you mind your own business Mr. Min? " retort the beautiful young maiden in a honey voice but her sharp dark brown eyes held so much authority that it instantly stop the young lad from asking the unnecessary questions. But did it quench the fire of curiousness in his mind? No, but nevertheless he changed the topic not wanting to fuel her anger more and became a helpless victim of her furious glare.
" So how are you here Mrs Lim , oh my bad Ms. Byun?" he asked in amusement swiftly fumbling with her surname to lighten the foul mood but failed miserably when a scowl appeared on her well-sculpted face. That was surely a bad joke.
A soft mumble of apology tossed towards her which she dismissed by a single nod quickly forgiving him as they always banter like this and his savage comebacks were not hidden from anyone.
"Didn't i set up this meeting Mr. Min? So it's pretty normal for me to present here" she said with a frown on her forehead trying to calm her senses from his needless queries but it was pretty usual for him to ask endless question contingent upon his job's nature.
" Hmm.. i know about that. But i am asking as why Ms. Byun's doppelganger is dining with me? Because according to my informers , you are still in your mansion" he said with his eyebrows raised a little indicating that he's very inquisitive about it while showing her a device in which a small map and a red symbol was constantly beeping certainly showing her car's location and a encrypted message underneath the picture probably from his informer.
" I didn't know that you just still use those old GPS transmitters for tracking? " she mocked him with a cheeky laugh. Oh! now that's called a great joke. With her sneaky remarks , the tense surrounding loose a bit perfectly timing with the arrival of starter - Platter of Smoked Trout Pate.
"Please prepare some fresh meat dishes for main course" she requested quietly to a nearby server who unknowingly got lost in the blinding beauty of the lady, she was truly gorgeous in her natural makeup that it took his breath away but a clearing throat beside her interrupted his thoughts.
'' That's actually my favourite cuisine! Thank you for taking our orders" Mr. Min sprouted with fake gratefulness in monotone which instantly made the former agitated and back away in panic.
When Min made sure that they are alone, he take out something from his pockets.
"Oh you are in delusion if you think that i only uses these toys" he waved the transmission device and put it back in his suit pockets.
" I already got the report that you had been seen in Bentley at exactly 7 p.m." he stated as a matter of fact. If it was some other circumstances or the past her, then surely Ms. Byun would feel uneasy from his updates but over the time working in the global platform, she is used to it. People often hire private investigators or some lowly thugs to follow influencer peoples. That's why she is always surrounded by her bodyguards. Dismissing her train of thoughts, she focused on the pale man before her.
" Maybe i sat on the car but didn't reached at mansion" she tried to give him a hint but not with the intentions to reveal anything but just to irritate the short man.
" But the car didn't stop anywhere" he counterattack again wanting nothing but to put a full stop on his curiosity. He loosed his Matt black tie a bit in frustration, clearly not liking the beautiful lady's puzzles.
" If i reveal the secret then it wouldn't be a secret anymore would it be?" she smirks like a Cheshire cat and checkmated the well-known Mr. Min in his own games.
" Oh okay.. let's drop this topic" he tried to change the topic for the second time when he got the signal that she won't reveal anything and he has been loosen in his own mind games.
" Very well let's head back to the main topic" she said quietly and the chill atmosphere around them suddenly became tense as the problems and maze in her mind began to surface. It never cross her mind that one day she had to get a help from him on this personal matter. Surely Mr. Min has helped her many times but only on business deals not on her private life. It maybe would extremely difficult for her to disclose her family matter to some other people but Min wasn't some other people. He had gained her trust in their 5 years of friendship. There were many up and downs but he still came to her aid in difficult times.
" I have a clue as why have you called me here suddenly but i want to be certain about it" he said clearly giving her hints about his institutions. He was an ingenious person with high intellectualism, it was easy for him to put dots and dot together.
''Yes Mr. Min , i want you to investigate something for me'' she said in demanding tone establishing the authority on the dinner table which made the latter to let out a laugh. His squeaky laugh made it difficult for her to held back her serious face. But she was still holding her facade perfectly.
" Why are you talking formally to me like we are some strangers?" he asked in confusion when his laughter died down and he sat back straight to listen to her reason.
" Well we can't take risk to reveal that we are close right. Wall have also ears" she finally let out her endearing laugh seeing her friend's little pout over her silly reason.
Their conversation got interrupted again when more than needed servers came and lay the main course platters on the table. Erotic meat's smell covered the senses of couple indicating the Ms. Byun's request was fully availed. Male servers began to cater them with spoons and napkins but was wave off by thank-yous and her hand's gesture and indicating to leave them on their own.
Silently devouring favourite bulgogi meal, he thanks her and messily eat the dishes showing his pure love towards meat. The sight before her was rare but it didn't make it any less funny. Laughing over her childish friend , she taste her own plate humming in delight when the crunchy piece of meat satisfies her taste buds.
After a nice dessert which will surely give them sweet tooth, they began to converse upon the pending topic.
'' So, what i have to find? " he asked acting a little clueless. He knows that it's difficult for her to freely reveal the contents of this mysterious meeting but he had to make sure that she knows what she is getting into.
His other investigations have revealed some bitter and extraordinary truths which didn't quite set well with the clients. Many clients of his, had to take therapies to help them out of the misery caused by those revelations. He knew about the strong personality of his dear friend so it's highly unlikely for her loose mind over this but she is still encircle by her loss and it needed to be let out.
It instantly cross her mind that her friend is helping her even if he doesn't show it openly. She needed a strong will if she wants to be surrounded by the painful topic. Taking a long breathe which she definitely needed and not wanting to drag the matter more, she cut to the chase and spoke seriously.
" About the death of my husband. It clear as water that it wasn't an mere accident but a strategical planned murder. It'll be foolish of me to take the help of police, so my last stroke is you. Please find out who is responsible for Lim Jaebum's death. " she said in a hushed tone because if she spoken even a little loud then the long forgotten moisture would again make their home on her barren eyes. And to cry out like a baby in a polish restaurant is the last thing she would do.
Y/n picked her black Dior purse and open the zip making a loud noise which successfully cut the tense atmosphere and took out a brown thick envelop. Setting the purse aside, she handed the pale brown envelope to him gesturing to open it.
With slight hesitation, he open the red seal and took out the thick white stack of papers. A confuse look gloom over his face after analyzing the contents of the sheets.
"These are the information you would need during investigation. There are also the list of suspects which could be behind the accident" she revealed biting her plumb red lips in nervousness out of habit.
" Mr. and Mrs. Byun on the top of the list?" he asked in astonishment. It would be surprising for anyone but he knows the reason behind it to some extent.
" You cannot ignore the fact that my parents are the prime suspect behind my husband's death" she tried to argued and it was clear that she won.
With a last glance at him, she strides towards the exit carrying her purse in her hands and spoke
"It was nice dealing with you Mr. Min Yoongi. i hope the famous investigator would not disappointing me"
"Likewise Y/n"
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