"Jin Woo how do I look". Ji Hoo asked for the nth time as he checked out himself in the mirror. "Hye Ri will love it won't she. Do you think she might even fall in love with me more". His narcissistic self added as he looked back at Jin Woo to receive compliment only to have Jin Woo stare blankly at him for few seconds
"Arasso, I get it". He sighed disappointed. "you don't have to make it obvious that my handsome made you speechless. You should have gotten used to it already". He smirked
Jin Woo raised a brow at him but refused to comment
Ji Hoo turned back to the mirror and began praising his humble self
"I'll be in the car". Jin Woo sighed and stood up after more moments of Ji Hoo's self praises. He took the car key from the bed drawer and left
"I know you also think I look good". He yelled after him. "I'm sure I look good". He smirked at his reflection before leaving to join Jin Woo
Tonight is the family dinner date he had coerced his father into arranging. They had come early from work so they could be able to refresh themselves, eat and rest before going home for the dinner date. Though most of that period was spent by Ji Hoo going bonkers
"Yes! I'm all ready. Keys please". Ji Hoo grinned as he sat down in the driver's seat extending his hands to Jin Woo who pointed to the ignition not sparing him a glance as he worked on his phone
"Such a snub". He chortled but still got ignored. "Ignore me, keep ignoring me. Or better yet sleep, sleep like the sleeping ugly you are while your handsome prince drives you away to the land of fantasy". He added before starting the car. A sudden thought came to mind and he smirked. He was about driving completely out of their driveway when he suddenly pressed the brake causing the car to jerk. He turned to Jin Woo -who was giving him a death glare- grinning happy he know has his attention
"So, how do I look"
"Ugly, but it's nothing new. Every one including Hye Ri is well aware of that". Jin Woo replied him with a straight face before going back to work
He stared dumbfounded for a while before shaking his head. "I made the mistake". He resigned before beginning to drive again
*****
When they arrived at the house, Ji Hoo put off the ignition after he parked the car then got out not bothering to wake Jin Woo who was asleep. Though he left the key in the ignition.
He walked up the door stairs and pressed the door bell then waited to be answered
"Oppa, you're here. Hmmmm, you look nice". Ji Hee who came to open the door when its bell rang complimented him only to raise a brow when she didn't notice the Jin Woo
"Where's Jin Woo oppa". She asked confused but he shrugged in reply
"I'm here". Jin Woo answered from behind as he began climbing the door stairs
"Why weren't you both together?". She questioned
"He was been petty". Jin Woo shrugged as he gestured to Ji Hoo who was already walking in
"Nothing new". She said under her breath before chuckling while he smiled
"Where's uncle and aunt". Jin Woo asked as they both entered the house
"Dad's in his office and mum in the room". Ji Hee replied before noticing Ji Hoo
"Ya! That's mine, you pig". Ji Hee exclaimed as she snatched her potato snack pack from Ji Hoo who was munching on it while watching the television
"Sharing is love". He snatched it back
"Who said I love you". She retorted trying to snatch it back
"I know you do". He stuck his tongue out while she gave him a disgusted look
"You guys have refused to grow. Ji Hoo you are about to get married, start acting matured". Yu-Ri (Ji Hoo and Ji Hee's mum) who witnessed the scene as she was walking down the stairs said amused with a slight shake of her head
"Eomma". Ji Hoo whined while Ji Hee used the opportunity to snatch the snack pack
"Well I never said a lie now did I". She shrugged. "Come here and give your mother a hug". She opened her arms to him
"Don't you miss me". She pouted when he refused to stand up. "It seems my son isn't happy to see me". She sighed dramatic
"You know that's not true mom". He stood up reluctantly to hug her
"Then why does your face tell a different story"
"Because you indirectly took Ji Hee's side when you should have taken mine". He said disappointed while Yu Ri chuckled, Ji Hee rolled her eyes and Jin Woo smiled
"Hello aunt". Jin Woo greeted with a small smile mentally prepared for her reply
She looked at him with an unreadable expression which vanished as fast it came before she slowly nodded acknowledging his greeting. Her action made everyone smile, its was a small gesture but it was of great value to them
"I love you eomma". Ji Hoo grinned hugging her enthusiastic
"You're the best in the world". Ji Hee added
Yu Ri just gave a small smile to them as she took in their happy faces. Regret quickly flashing in her eyes
Dae So who had witnessed everything from the staircase on his way down from his study walked up to them with a satisfied smile.
"You boys are here". He said as he put his hand around Yu Ri's waist.
"We're still here". Ji Hoo shook his head at his father's action
"The same thing we'll keep telling you when you get married". Dae So smirked at his son as he gave his wife a peck on her forehead, a small act to praise and thank her which made her blush a little
"I might just have to move out too". Ji Hee commented
"Not until you're 40". All three men replied immediately
"What! 40? Definitely a joke. You aren't expecting me to get married at 40, never". She exclaimed in disbelief
"Well we never said you must get married". Ji Hoo shrugged making her eyes go wide
"What! We are definitely not discussing this, especially not when a dinner regarding your wedding preparations is few hours away". She concluded as she stomped up the stairs towards her room annoyed
"I'm a man, you're a girl. Besides I'm in my early 30's". Ji Hoo yelled after her
"I'm not a girl, I'm 23". She yelled back before continuing her journey up stairs
"You all should stop teasing her". Yu Ri said with a small smile
"I just can't imagine giving her hand away to a guy some day. She's still my little princess". Dae-So said smiling as he had a faraway look in his eyes
His reply made her chuckle as she remembered her dear father. "Father said the same too. Yet after my marriage whenever I went to visit for a few days, he kept asking when you'll also come to visit or pick me up". She shook her head
"Well daughters are a precious to their fathers". He shrugged smiling
"And sons to their mother". She replied also smiling. They stared at each other, their eyes doing the talking as they reminisced the past, when their kids were still younger.
"We'll be at the garden". Ji Hoo yelled loud enough to bring them back to earth while he pulled Jin Woo along as he shook his head in disapproval of their slight PDA
"Wait till you get married, then you'll understand". His father yelled after him
"Yeobo". Yu Ri gently hit his shoulder with a chuckle making him chuckle too
He stared at her with so much love and adoration in his eyes making her look down as she blushed at his intense gaze. Using his fingers he gently held her chin delicately in his fingers raising her head so she would look at him
"Thank you. You're amazing and more". He said staring right into her eyes before giving her a soft peck on her forehead then side hugged her
"I'm sorry. Thank you for been patience". She replied in his embrace her head on his chest, her eyes misty and a smile grateful smile on her lips as memories of her childhood came to mind