"Let's go outside and eat something," said Dae Ju. Lina couldn't make the lunch because she fell asleep. "Restaurant! No, they are expensive," replied Lina after thinking for a moment. "There are cheap ones beside the road." "But, that's not halal(allowed for Muslims)!"
"Ah! That's a big problem! Then, Let's cook together." Dae Ju proposed. Hearing this she surprised and asked, "You can cook? I never heard that before!"
"There are many things that I can do but you never heard before." proudly said Dae Ju. Lina still couldn't believe her ears so she looked at him with a questionable eye.
"Let's go! I am hungry!" saying this he pulled Lina to the kitchen.
"What do you want to cook?" asked Lina. "It depends on ingredients. Do you have meat?" asked Dae Ju proudly.
"Yes, there is some lamb kept in the fridge."
"Lamb? I don't eat lamb! Why you bought that?"
"I didn't buy that, I got them for free as their date have been expired."
"What? You will eat lamb which date has been expired!"
"What's new here? Why you are so surprised? We have been doing this since we came here!"
"Ah! I see. Then, take them, let's give it a try." said Dae Ju with a disappointed face. Lina took the meat and defrost it with water.
"You defrost meat by dunking them in water?" he was learning new things though he was a master in cooking.
"Yes, We need to wash them properly so what's wrong here?"
"Ah, Nothing!" since he never saw the process before, he was curious and surprised too.
"Let's stir fry them," said Dae Ju.
"Why don't you cook rice until I cook the meat?" smiled she.
"But I want to know how you will cook them."
"I will make curry from them." She took a big onion and peeled it.
"If you really want to help me, then slice the onion, I hope you can do this," Lina said it but she didn't hope that he can cut the onion but she was surprised when she saw him cutting it perfectly without dropping a single drop of tear. She was happy to see him like this. She put the sliced onion and pour some oil into it. Dae Ju was watching her every step so that he can learn the recipe from her and also he can cook lamb for Jong Goo after going back. He was the only member who loves lamb very much so whenever it comes to lamb he remembered his golden maknae. After frying the onion, she put spices like paprika, ginger, garlic, rosemary, salt as needed. She fried the spices then pour the meat and cover it for fully cooked. "Are you helping me or just here to learn cooking?" asked Lina smilingly.
He was impressed and as it was a unique style, he was curious and wanted to learn. But after hearing Lina, he got embarrassed and looked at the floor. Suddenly he remembered about the kissing accident and he turned red once again. He wanted to look at her but he couldn't.
"Ah! Let me wash the rice first," said Dae Ju to covering up. He took some rice from a big container and washed them very well. He didn't want that Lina figures something out so he starts talking again though he was hesitating.
"So, which style is it?"
"It's Bangladeshi style. There, people cooked every kind of meat in this style," replied Lina while checking if there needs more salt and if the meat was fully cooked.
"It will be done in ten minutes. You should cook the rice until then," said Lina and going somewhere.
"Where are you going?" asked Dae Ju noticing her.
"I washed clothes and let them to dried in sun and I think they have been dried already. I will be back soon!" saying this she left. When she left from there, Dae Ju opened the lid of the curry as he was too much curious. He took a small spoon and dig it into the gravy. Then he tasted it. It was awesome. Though it was quite spicy, it tastes amazing.
"I can defeat Min Jae by this recipe!" while smiling he said in his mind. Min Jae was also good at cooking. Though he didn't want to cook he was an amazing chef. That's why it came to his mind and he noted every step of it.
When Lina come back, she saw Dae Ju was arranging the table. He served two bowls of very hot rice.
"Hmm. It's tasty," said Dae Ju while eating.
"See? You should not hate food. You should give it a try for once." smilingly said Lina.
"Then, why you don't eat pork?" asked Dae Ju.
"Hey! That's forbidden for us! We can't even touch it! Did you forget about Islam too? I know you didn't pray or read Quran since you don't like it and you know you will be punished for that afterlife but how could you even forget about these?" surprised Lina. She was like a lecturer to him.
"I didn't mean that. I mean why it's forbidden? Don't you feel curious about it?"
"Allah only forbids those things which are harmful to us. For example, pig contains 70 kinds of viruses which are harmful to human. Some viruses couldn't be killed by cooking. That's why it's forbidden. And also, alcohol is forbidden too because you know man lose his sense after drinking and they could make many crimes after being drunk. You know this, right? But I am curious how you start drinking! I wish you could understand my feelings! Your mom was also worried about you and she thought I can change you! Haha! How funny! A mother gave up on her child and leave him to his daughter-in-law's hand!" Lina sighed then she looked up and said loudly,
"Why you did that mom! I couldn't able to answer you after coming! Your son doesn't listen to me at all!"
Dae Ju was just looking at her. His mind changes for her. He can understand her. But, nobody can ever defeat him by talking and so he said, "Do you know girls will be punished most for blemished her husband?"
"You know about these! Then, why did you asked me those questions?"
"It was a test for you and you failed." Dae Ju said smilingly.
"Oh! I am so sad that I failed!" said Lina showing a fake fear and sadness. Seeing this he couldn't stop himself but start laughing.
"Why are you laughing at me." astonished Lina.
"Do that again, Oh! I am so sad!" imitating Lina Dae Ju said. Seeing him like this Lina also starts laughing. Both of them laughed together after a very long time. After finished eating, Lina took all the dishes to wash them and went kitchen, and Dae Ju went upstairs to take a shower. He needs to pour a few drops of holy water but as he can't be bathed in the tub, he can't pour it. So, he went to repair it. And after trying for an hour, he could able to fix it. He filled the tub with fresh water and went outside to get the bottle but he forgot where he put that.
"I am sure I kept that here. But, where is it now?" he searched in the whole room but he couldn't find it. So he went downstairs again to ask Lina if she saw it somewhere. Lina replied to him that she saw a water bottle that was smaller than the regular size. But she didn't touch it. She saw it on the table. Dae Ju went back again and searched again on the table. But the bottle was not there. Suddenly, he looked at the floor and saw that the bottle was fallen on the floor. He took that immediately and said,
"Ah! I am relieved! But who drop that on the floor?" Actually it was Lina. She dropped the bottle when she was cleaning. Her hand touched the bottle and dropped it on the floor but she didn't notice that. However, Dae Ju pours some drop of water in the tub and then returned it to its place and head back to the bathroom. He almost dunks in the water fresh, half warm water. It was feeling nice and enjoyable. He thinks about the whole day while sitting inside the water. It was not that bad day. Everything went better than before since morning. First of all, the cop understood him and promised that they will cooperate with them. Then he met with Man Ho and his mind changed for him and he is relaxed now thinking that his sister is not getting married to a stupid person. He is happy to think that his sister will be happy with that guy. Then, Lina kissed him though in sleep, but still he liked it. He was not prepared for such an accident so he got embarrassed too. He suddenly remembered that he told Jheong Woo to meet him. So, he finished taking bath and dried himself. He couldn't dry his hair as there was no hair drier. He normally dried his hair with a blow drier after taking bath. But since he came here he couldn't do this anymore. He has to dry his hair with a towel though it's not that useful. So, he left his hair half wet and get dressed.
It was almost evening and it's time for Jheong Woo to come back from work. He has so many things to share with him. As he was the only one who believes him, he wanted to talk with him more and more. Jheong Woo has no idea that someone is waiting for him eagerly.
Suddenly something came up in Dae Ju's mind.
"He is the one who is helping me selflessly. But I never asked about him like a selfish!"
"No! He is doing it for Min Jae!" he was bargaining with his mind. If it was so, then why he kept ran to him whenever he needs him?
"It is called fan power!" said Dae Ju. He has respect for him but he didn't want to show that even in front of his own too. However, he went outside and start walking on the street. The lights were lighting though it was not dark yet. Many officers were coming from their job so, the road was a little crowded. Dae Ju went inside the park. He starts walking in the whole park. After that, he sits on an empty bench. He was waiting for Jheong Woo. As he was sleepy he was napping on the bench. Suddenly, his phone starts ringing and he woke up. It was Jheong Woo. He was calling him because he wanted to meet him and to be sure if he was free or not.
"Where are you?"
"At the park, you?"
"Stay there, I am coming."
"Okay," saying this Dae Ju hung up. He determined that he is going to ask Jheong Woo about himself today. If he doesn't, he will be called selfish. After waiting for a few minutes, he gets up and went to the main gate. He saw that Jheong Woo was coming. He was far from the park and he was walking on this way. As he was far, he couldn't see Dae Ju because there were many people. But Dae Ju recognized him and make a prank plan. He hides himself behind a big tree. When Jheong Woo came near the park, he was searching for Dae Ju as always but couldn't find him. Dae Ju comes to him from behind and hits him on his back. Like always, he got startled this time too. Seeing him like this, Dae Ju starts laughing but seeing his serious face he had to stop. "What were you doing? Why you always did that to me?" asked Jheong Woo with a serious but scared face.
"Sorry! I did that just for fun," said Dae Ju and stopped laughing.
"But, why you are so late? Do you know since when I have been waiting for you?" shouted he.
"I was at work! I was not dancing for all day!" replied Jheong Woo.
"Hey! How dare you disrespect dancing? Isn't that work too? I know! Did you want to roast me, right? B...." he was going to say more but he has to stop because of Jheong Woo.
"No, I didn't mean that! I was telling that I was not free and spending a peaceful day! Why you take it seriously?" said Jheong Woo being soft.
"But, you mean that!" said Dae Ju being angry like kids.
"I didn't. Please forgive me! Ah!" he sighed.
"Then, where should we go today? Let's go somewhere far. I have a lot to tell you." said Dae Ju but his expression was not clear. Seems like he was confused and he didn't know if he has to smile or cry.
"Lina will kill me if I agreed and take you far. I am hungry. Let's go and eat something." said Jheong Woo with a serious face and start walking.
"Hey! Where are you going? Wait for me!" saying this Dae Ju also starts walking behind him.