24 ~ Opening Date
It was Saturday morning and my Jiyeon didn't have school.
"Appa I want to come to your opening!" Jiyeon whined hugging my legs.
"But baby I might not have time for you and I'll be running around the place," I said.
She opened her mouth forming an 'O' and looked at me sadly.
"You don't want me to come to your store opening appa?" she asked.
"It isn't like that baby girl I don't want to leave you alone," I said.
"Then call Soo Mi!" she said.
I thought about it and didn't think anything that could go wrong.
"Alright I'll call her right now ok?" I asked.
"Yay!" Jiyeon said jumping up and down excitedly.
I called Soo Mi and she lifted the phone on the third ring.
"Ahjumma how are you?" I asked.
"Hi honey I'm out somewhere do you need anything today?" she asked.
"Ahjumma I'm planning to take Jiyeon to my store's opening, but I need someone to be by her side at all times," I explained.
"Oh. Well I'm not available, but my daughter is at home. I don't think she's doing anything today so you can take her," she replied.
"Are you sure she won't mind?" I asked.
"Yes she was planning to do something, but her plans got cancelled last minute. Don't worry I'll call her and fill her in Jungkook-ah," she said.
"Thanks so much ahjumma. Sorry for troubling you," I said.
"Your anything but trouble darling. Your like my own son alright? Bye sweetie," ahjumma said before cutting the line.
I took Jiyeon into my arms and walked us to the washroom.
"Seems like you'll be coming with me today!" I said excitedly.
"I'm so happy appa! I want a bubble bath now" Jiyeon said.
"Alright princess," I said.
After a warm and comforting bubble bath with my daughter we walked into the large closet to pick out clothes.
"What would you like to wear today princess Jiyeon?" I asked.
She walked over to her favorite dresses and pulled out a grey dress.
"I want to wear this and a cute banana," she said deep in thought.
"What about this bandanna with stars? I think it'll look cute with your little dress," I said.
She jumped into my arms excitedly and I dressed her up.
She twirled in her dress and looked up at me with stars in her eyes.
"How do I look appa?" she asked.
"You always look adorable Jiyeon," I said.
"Alright now you go change into something now that matches with mine dress," she said.
"Ok little bunny," I said touching her nose.
I changed into a white dress shirt with a grey jacket and black pants. Jiyeon took a picture of me while I was looking in the mirror.
"Look at you appa! So handsome," she cooed.
"Thanks bunny," I said.
I got a call from ahjumma saying that her daughter was in fact busy. I told her in was alright and hung up.
"I don't think you can come with me bunny," I told Jiyeon.
Her eyes glazed over and she crossed her arms. She stomped out the room and I walked out the door after her. When we were downstairs she spoke up.
"I'm coming with you and that's final!" she exclaimed.
"Well there won't be anyone here to take care of you anyway," I sighed.
I agreed with my daughter and we made our way to my new shop.
People were crowing the entrance and my staff members were already inside preparing everything. In 15 minutes the store would be opened for everyone. I looked over everything with Jiyeon perched on my hip.
"Wow appa this place is cooler than your other restaurants," my daughter said.
"Do you think people will like it Jiyeon?" I asked.
She kissed my cheek and rested her forehead in the crook of my neck.
"Of course appa who wouldn't?" she asked me.
I chuckled and she laughed with me. We made our way to the new bar. The bartender was sorting the cabinets so his face was facing away from us.
"Are you the new worker who'll manage the bar?" I asked.
The man turned his head and my insides constricted at the familiar suit. It couldn't be. Could it?
Kim Taehyung. In the suit he wore years ago to our first date.
"Yep I'm the new worker here," Taehyung said his eyes never leaving mine.
Taehyung's eyes on Jiyeon who squirmed in my arms and I put her down. She climbed the bar chair and offered her tiny hand to Taehyung who took it.
"Hello cutie who are you?" Taehyung said pinching Jiyeon's cheeks.
"Ouch that hurts!" she said.
Taehyung chuckled and stopped.
"My name is Jiyeon and this is my appa Jungkook," Jiyeon said.
Taehyung's box smile faltered, and hurt passed across his face.
"Who's your eomma?" he asked.
His gaze focused on Jiyeon and he never turned to look at me. I sensed his discomfort but ignored it.
"Oh. I don't have an eomma, but I think appa is enough for now," Jiyeon said.
Taehyung's box smile came back and he leaned on the counter closer to Jiyeon and whispered something in her ear. His eyes locked on mine and I was breathless. I needed to leav-
"Jungkook! Opening time!" someone yelled.
Jiyeon was still laughing and whispering with Taehyung. I was becoming irritated.
"Princess come with me to the front?" I asked.
"No I want to stay her with Taetae," she said.
I sighed and walked to the front.
"Welcome to Privilege 2.0. It has an additional bar, hard workers, and an improved menu. We sincerely hope that you'll enjoy your time with us. Any complaints will be received and handled with care. Don't hesitate to put them online or talk to me personally about them. Have a great night," I said with a smile.
Jiyeon walked up and put her hands around my legs.
"Have fun!" she said.
The crowd cooed at her adorable smile and I was proud of my little bunny. I picked her up and kissed her neck. Cameras flashed, people gasped, and Jiyeon kissed my cheek back. We walked in and the place became busy with life.
"Can I return to Taehyung? He's so much fun!" Jiyeon asked.
"Alright," I said.
We walked over and saw that Taehyung was busy with customers. I questioned morning drinkers but hey it was their life. I stared at my ex's strong arms as he made varieties of drinks. It amazed me how smooth he was. How he knew where everything was and every drink recipe on the menu.
"Taehyung are you busy?" Jiyeon asked.
"I can still talk Jiyeon. Do you want to talk to me about something?" Taehyung asked Jiyeon.
He continued mixing customer's drinks while taking to Jiyeon.
"Yeah! You said that we could have a play date if I said hi to everyone with appa. When will we have it?" Jiyeon asked.
I stared at Taehyung my jaw dropping on the floor. He flashed me a mischievous smile. Taehyung was using Jiyeon to become closer to me! That devil.
"When did I accept to this so called play date?" I asked.
Jiyeon turned to me.
"I always have play dates with Soo Mi," Jiyeon said pouting.
"That's right. Only with Soo Mi," I said.
Taehyung's head dropped slowly.
"Jiyeon who's Soo Mi?" Taehyung asked.
"She's none of your business," I said.
I left with Jiyeon in my arms.
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