Baby-doll was startled when she was Min Jun standing behind her. Judging from his look, she knew he heard her talk with BB. Her heart softened.
"I did not know that you can walk like a ghost?" she tried to sass him only for him engulf her in a big hug.
Her childhood was a thorn not only in her big brother's heart but on everyone who grew up with her. Min Jun was no exception. "I am sorry. I could not protect you back then."
Min Jun was hurt when he heard the words she spoke. His regrets were high. "I am sorry. I could not protect you back then."
She laughed out loud at his words. He was a child like her back then. Only a year older than her, and he was a stranger back then who was not even aware of her existence back then.
Even if he knew her, his ability to protect her against a fully grown man was questionable. "Oppa. You did not even know me back then. Above all, it was all for good. I got adopted, and now I have the best brothers in the world."
Min Jun reluctantly agreed. But he wanted to lighten up the mood not wanting to see his precious little baby-doll sad. "Tell me who the best brother is? Me or BB?"
Baby-doll gave a light slap on Min Jun's shoulder, but she was still thankful for his attempt to divert the topic away from this grimmy topic. "Don't be greedy. You have a long way to reach there."
Min Jun pouted, but playfulness was dancing in his eyes. "Brat!"
They walked in the garden in silence. Min Jun lost in the content of the call as he heard the entire phone conversation. Even though he was not sure of what Kang Chin Mae and BB spoke, guessing by her response, he had a vague understanding. He was not going to let anyone hurt Young Jae ever. Not even the so-called Moon family.
Finally, when they reached the place where daylilies were planted, Min Jun plucked the courage to say everything that happened in the morning. From Henry's drunk call to the self-promise, he made to Young Jae. The minutes ticked away, and he grew nervous over baby-doll's silence.
"Your decision with Henry was better for all the three of you. I support it. But I am concerned about your promise and intention towards Young Jae Oppa. Does he even like?" Finally hearing baby-doll's voice, he finally released a breathe he was holding without even realising it.
Min Jun answered her honestly. "Nope. I don't think so. Not yet."
Baby-doll raised her eyebrow at him. But she was happy that her Min Min Oppa was not arrogant and self-conceited enough to say that he charmed the man in 24-hours. "Then?"
"But I like him. I will woo him once we get back from Germany. I will make him feel loved and cherished. I have to show him how I can treat him better than anyone in the world. If he rejects me or already has a lover at that time, I will take a step back. I will not disturb him. Simple." Even though it hurt Min Jun when he said it, he knew that's how reality worked.
Even though there was a less possibility, Baby-doll couldn't help but place Min Jun on the other side. "What if you like someone else in this period?"
"I don't think so. Last time I liked someone was in school who turns out to be straight, and he fell in love with you. Like head over heels and I am pretty sure he is still stupidly in love with you." Min Jun teased her thinking about his first-ever crush. The sole reason for his friendship with Moon Chin Hae.
Baby-doll laughed at his words. Her face was filled with warmth and affectionate gaze just at the mention of her calm lover. But she diverted the mind back to the topic at hand. "Good old days! What if this is sympathy and not liking?"
"I know it is not sympathy. If it was, then time will definitely give us an answer. Don't you think?" Min Jun was not willing to talk further about this. He knew he had a soft spot for Young Jae, but it was not sympathy. He heard a happy chirping of birds by the side. He only looked at the direction to find the Japnese wagtail nest, happily chirping off with its lover and offsprings. An unknown smile grazed his lips.
"Nothing matters more than your happiness Oppa. If that happiness included Young Jae Oppa and not Henry, who am I to complain? But that doesn't mean I will sit back if you hurt any of them." She meant every word she said.
Min Jun was delighted that his little one approved of the guy he wants to chase even though it would happen in the future. He felt delighted as if he already had half of his family's blessing for their relationship just from her affirmation.
Min Jun wrapped his arm around her and held her tightly. That hug spoke millions of promises.