"Here Jin Woo, eat up". His uncle offered him more food. They were all seated by the dinning table. Mr Lee at the table head, Yu-Ri by his left and Jin Woo by his right. Ji Hee and Ji Hoo beside Yu-Ri and Jin Woo respectively
"Thank you". He nodded with a smile
"Oppa when will you visit me in my college, I'm already in my last year and I'd still like to show off my brother". Ji Hee pouted
"You hurt my feelings. What about me, don't you want to show me off. This beauty". Ji Hoo who sat beside Jin Woo wiggled his brows as he gestured to his face
"Why would I want to show off a player as my brother besides you are taken already". She scrunched her face making Jin Woo and his uncle smile
"Ji Hee are you really my sister". He exclaimed his hand on his chest
"Depends, whats the situation". She raised a brow
"Dad! Can you hear your beloved daughter, she's denying me". He complained. Ji Hee was about to reply when she was interrupted
"Quiet! Can't we have silence around the dinning table. And Ji Hee, you have just two brother and that's Ji Hoo and Seo Woo. You have no cousin from Eun-Ah, your only cousin died years ago with your aunt". Yu-Ri said giving Jin Woo a glare
"Yeobo". Their father angrily yelled as he harshly dropped his chopsticks on the table
"What! Are you going to yell at me again. This is the second time in a row. If you don't love me again, just say so". She yelled back before roughly standing up and walked away
Their dad sighed before turning to Jin Woo. "Don't mind what she says Jin Woo. One day she'll realise she's wrong and come along. I'm sorry". His uncle apologized, he seemed to have aged more in just few seconds
"You don't need to apologise uncle. I don't blame her for her grudges, she has every reason for it". He gave a sad smile
"She has no reason to hold grudges against you and I'm sure one day she'll realise that". He reassured. "I'll go to her now. Eat your meal". He sighed as he stood up to leave
"Oppa". Ji Hee called in an almost whisper
"I'm alright, eat up". He smiled at her
"I'm sorry about mum"
"Why are you. Don't worry about it. You don't see me crying, do you". He tried to joke with a light smile
"Alright children, wrap up the gloom. Let's eat before it becomes cold. Especially you Jin Woo, you need to eat more, because the moment we leave here, you'll begin your bad eating habit". Ji Hoo changed the topic
"For the first time Oppa, you're making sense". Ji Hee grinned earning her a kick under the table
"Ya". She yelled annoyed at him
"What? Did an ant sting you". He batted his lashes innocently
"No, I'm just shocked by the sight of an ugly monkey. Wonder who let it out of the zoo". She smirked
"You!". He said lost for words
Jin Woo couldn't help but chuckle at their banter. Upon the sound of his chuckle, they turned towards him and just like in the past his chuckle was infectious.
After the chuckle fit had died down they all looked at one another with true smiles on their faces. Grateful for the love among themselves
*****
"Oppa, when will you come to my college. You can even bring Ji Hoo oppa along, I don't mind". Ji Hee smiled expectantly as she hugged his left hand
"Yeah, she's right Jin Woo. It's been a really long while since I've seen beauty starved young ladies faint at the sight of me". Ji Hoo grinned throwing his hand on Jin Woo's shoulders
"What?". He questioned when Jin Woo gave him a look
"Arasso, arasso." He took his hand off. "You allowed her wrap her hands around your hand but I can't even put my hand over your shoulders. Such sexist". He complained
"She's my little sister, and she's cute". Jin Woo shrugged patting Ji Hee's head
"You hear that Ji Hoo oppa". She stuck out her tongue
"Aigoo, you really are blind". Ji Hoo shook his head devastated
They had finished eating and the maid had cleared the table. They were now all sitting on the longest cushion with Jin Woo at the middle as they watched the television, which was playing Ji Hee's favorite movie series
"You are all done eating". A voice called out. Turning around they saw Mr Lee walking towards them
"Hmm Dad". Ji Hee nodded
"How's mum". Ji Hoo asked
"She's resting". He sighed
"Are you boys leaving soon. Why not stay the night". He asked
"We'd love to dad, but the situation, and besides work calls. Its also quite a journey from here to work". Ji Hoo answered
"I guess you are right". He nodded. "Before you leave, kindly meet me in my study room". He added
"Yes Dad". "Okay Uncle". They replied in unison
"Good. Enjoy then". He smiled before leaving for his study
"Hmmm". They all nodded
"So oppa are you coming". Ji Hee asked again with a puppy face
"With that face you're making, how can I say no". He shook his head
"Yes. I love you oppa". She squealed before hugging him
"What about me". Ji Hoo sulked
"Go find Hye Ri Unnie to hug you". She turned him down
"Awwn, are you jealous". He teased
"In your dreams". She stuck out her tongue, folded her arms and turned towards the television
"You don't have to be jealous Ji Hee. I'll still be your brother who loves you so much. Besides Jin Woo is still single". Ji Hoo tickled her chin before patting Jin Woo at his last sentence earning a glare from him and a giggle from Ji Hee
"Hmmm, well you are right". She agreed grinning. "What about we play a game instead of watching the movie". She added
"Sure!". Ji Hoo immediately answered while Jin Woo shrugged
"Good. Wait here". She stood up to go and get the game board which was kept in the TV's cabinet.
"Come on. Let's begin". She smiled as she sets the scrabble board game on the floor by their legs
"I'll definitely beat you both this time around". Ji Hoo bragged as he and Jin Woo joined her on the floor. Jin Woo and Ji Hee raised a brow each before staring at each other and smiled
*****
"Yes! Told you both I'll win, now guess who actually won. I did!!" Ji Hoo screamed as he hopped and ran around the living room
"Its seems you've gotten better at using the dictionary. I'm proud of you Oppa". Ji Hee sarcastically praised him. If it were other times, he would have replied her but right now, he's so happy he won
"Well thank you for the complimenting my dear beloved sister". He said in his English accent which has clearly gotten better over the years
"Aish, it's compliment, not complementing". Ji Hee corrected with an eye roll in a fluent English accent
"Whatever". He replied with sass also in English then continued jubilating
"Why don't you announce it to the world that you won". Jin Woo sighed
"Uh! That's a really good idea. I'll do just that". He said taking his phone out
"What are doing?". Jin Woo asked
"Announcing it to the world". He replied in a duh tone with a shrug. With a sigh, Jin Woo stood up went towards him and snatched his phone
"Hey! Give me back my phone". He tried to snatch it back
"Let's go and meet uncle so we can leave". He nodded towards the stairs
"I want my phone back. Or are you scared you'll be termed a loser if I share it". He smirked
"Ji Hee". Jin Woo called with a sigh
"Yes Oppa". She smiled
"It seems Ji Hoo has gotten more egoistic". Jin Woo said with a regretful sigh
"Yes Oppa. You are right". She nodded
Ji Hoo was confused by their words and tone and couldn't help but ask. "What are yo-". But he stopped halfway when he saw Ji Hee make a word on the game board
"No!". He yelled dramatically. "Its impossible, you couldn't make a word. No one could with such letters". He said defeated as he ran towards the game board. His expression like a chief who's whole clan was murdered
"Pride before fall". Ji Hee said in her pure English accent with a satisfied smile
"You! I hate you both". He exclaimed as he sat beside the game board in denial
"Gets yourself together. Its just a game". Jin Woo sighed amused as he tried pulling him up
"No! Let me be. Let me feel my sorrow in peace". He shrugged him off
"Ah Hye Ri Unnie". Ji Hee suddenly exclaimed her gaze facing the door behind them
Ji Hoo immediately stood up, dusted himself and became his usual self. "Hye Ri! It isn't what you-". He turned back to say only to cut himself shut again when he saw no one
"Oppa, why did you look so scared". Ji Hee laughed
"I wasn't! Its just a game afterall". He narrowed his eyes
"Yet you were sulking". She stuck out her tongue
"I wasn't"
"Sure you weren't". Jin Woo teased
"Whatever". He waved them off. "I'm off". He stomped off only to come back snatch his phone from Jin Woo, glare at both of them and leave again . He didn't notice the silent exchange of thumbs up between the duo after he left