"That would be it. So , finally our deal is done " said James.
"Oh. So , You will send me the copy of contract?"
"Yeah, I will send it by tomorrow. Now , where are we going for Lunch ??"
Jennie smiled and said,"That you will see soon ."
After signing the contract, they left the office to have lunch.
"Your car or mine " asked James.
"Umm...mine because I would drop you here and then leave for my office."
They entered her maybach. She sat on driver seat while he sat on the passenger seat. Whole time James was pestering Jennie to ask for the restaurant they were going. He was like a restless child . Jennie smiled thinking that he was known as ruthless but here he is behaving like a child.
Finally, they reached the place. It was on the out skirts of city and was surrounded by a lot of trees.
James showed a curious expression on his face. His dark brown orbs shining in the sunlight as he looked at her .
Jennie looked at him and for first time , she observed his face . It was clear and blemish free . His eyebrows perfectly shaped and his dark orbs making her lose in them as she felt it hided a lot of secrets and was making her sink in them. His pink lips perfect for a generous smile and his jawline exactly perfect. His face was glowing.
Seeing her ogling him, James cleared his throat and suddenly they both felt an awkward silence enveloping them.
" Umm.. Let's go " sluttered Jennie as they became pretty awkward in the car.
"Which restaurant is this btw , We didn't book a table " asked James as they were walking towards the Restaurant.
Jennie chuckled when she heard him saying about reservation.
"It is not a fancy restaurant, it is a traditional korean restaurant which not a lot of people are aware of . I first came here with my parents back when I was 8 or maybe 9. After some time , I stopped coming here but when I debuted as a singer and I received fame from people , then I started coming here again because not a lot of people can recognize me here as most of them are in there elderly years . So , I could spend my me time here alone without people hoarding on me for selfies and autographs.Also , it does have a some private rooms , they have a traditional and ancient look. I have one reserved for me always although we don't really need it "
As she said the last half , they were already in the restaurant. It was looking like a traditional korean home. It had this warm and homely feeling.
Soon, an old couple came and gasped as soon as they saw Jennie.
"Oh dear, It's been so long since you came here . Seems like you have became super busy that you forgot us . How are you ? Do you want to go to the same room ?" said the old lady from the couple as she pouted .
Jennie laughed and hugged her . The old lady was her friend in times of need , when she felt outcasted in this world. She cared for her as if she was her own grandma .
"Hmph.. Seems like I have become invisible. " spoke the old man.
"Ohh , grandpa , You are shining as sun and definitely not becoming invisible .. I missed you..." Jennie buttered him up as she hugged him.
"Hmmm.. Now , stop buttering me up. Tell me who is this guy ? Is he your boyfriend?" he asked as he scrutinized James by narrowing his eyes on him.
James straightened his back as he felt old man's gaze on him.
"Noo, He is just my friend. He and I came to eat your yummy lunch. I am going to the room now , Please send a waiter and don't come yourself, you are becoming old ."
"Hohoho , who are you calling old .. I am as young as ever " spoke the old lady .
"Yess , granny you are very young but still give your legs a little rest. "
As she spoke it, the old couple agreed and went to do preparations for her lunch.
Jennie amd James went to the second floor. They entered an ancient looking room which had traditional korean paintings and calligraphy on the walls . It also had a balcony attached to it. On the balcony , was a bamboo swing from where you could see the back part of garden. It had tulips , lilies , roses and dandilions. It also had a lake a little far away from the restaurant but it was visible from there. The whole view was majestic. The room had a table to eat food while sitting on the floor.
Soon, they both sat on the floor and Jennie asked to chose what to order from the menu.
They ordered some tteokbokki , Kimchi and bibimpap. Tteokbokki are steamed and fried rice cake cooked with fish cakes in a sweet and spicy chilly sauce. Bibimpap is simple salad of rice, mixed vegetables, rice, beef, and egg, with sesame oil and a dollop of chili paste for seasoning. They also ordered some mandoo which are some korean dumplings eaten with tteokbokki . For drinks , they ordered some bubble tea.
It came in a few minutes amd it's aroma filled the room making their mouth water. Although Jennie had eaten korean food before but her granny and grandpa made food dripping with love and care. They also used a secret sauce in their recipes making them very delectable.
Without any further ado , they digged in the food .
"Ahmmm"moaned Jennie as she ate the mandoo .
"Now, you tell me , how is it ? " asked Jennie when they were halfway in eating their food.
"It is very delicious but what makes it more delectable is the love and care they filled this with. You know I always saw your cold and ruthless side untill now but your this side... its just very different, filled with pure love making you smile and laugh freely ."
Jennie froze when she heard his words . She did not know he noticed it so carefully.