37: The Devil's Wife

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The car pulled up in front of the restaurant. I was definitely nervous but I couldn't bear to leave her on that date.

What if she likes that man?

What if she will go on a date with him once again?

What if she forgets me?

These thoughts were more dangerous than her being mad at me and possibly murdering me. I took a deep breath and paused for a moment.

"You sure you wanna do that?", Erin asked me with a dubious look.

"Ofcourse. I have already brought them here.", I said while glancing at the back where my three cousins were sitting together.

"Guys, you know what to do right?", Erin asked and the kids clapped their hands.

"Yes! We are ready!", The kids shouted in unison.

"Remember that your Jimin hyung will reward you all very well.", She said smugly. "If he survives."

"Now, I have to go. Also, remember that you all have never seen me before. Bye!", She said and hurried out of the car.

The kids bade her goodbye and told. "Hyung, let's go inside now! We are ready!"

I took a deep breath once again.

Here goes nothing.

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Y/N

I awkwardly fiddled with the hem of my blazer while sitting in front of my date.

He didn't speak a lot but his look clearly spoke "I don't give a shit. I am all high and mighty."

He had constantly criticized the waiters regarding the service and proper etiquette. He was too posh.

Who the fuck was he? The King of England?

I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. I had to be too cautious so that I wouldn't be the next victim of his slander.

We tried to do some small talks but it wasn't going well at all. I had tried to focus my attention on the food which was spread on the table. But the tension was unbearable and the date was going absolutely terrible.

The waiter arrived bringing the drinks for us. While serving, the glass accidentally slipped and the drink was spilt at my side. Fortunately, the drink was spilt on the floor instead of my clothes.

"I am so sorry, Miss. ", The waiter apologised repeatedly.

"No problem. It's fine."

"What kind of service is this? Don't you all know how to serve?!", Mr Chen spoke.

"I am so sorry, Sir." The waiter told.

"A sorry can't fix everything. You need to be fired! I will complain to your manager about this!", He said.

"Mr Chen, it's fine. It was just an accident.", I told feeling bad for the waiter who looked shaken up.

"You can't let him off this easily. We need to complain to the manager.", He said.

"Mr Chen, I already said that I am fine. It didn't do me any harm anyways."

"But----"

"You can leave.", I told the waiter who was more than glad to leave.

After that, I silently twirled my fork around, not having any appetite.

I coughed lightly and tried to change the topic. "Mr Chen, is the dinner good?"

"It's not that good. The food is too greasy and the drink has such a slimy taste. The service is too poor. The waiters don't respect the customers at all. Look how that waiter treated you earlier. Such kind of behaviour....", He said. "You could have allowed me to find a restaurant, Miss Jiwon."

Now who  will tell him that this restaurant was chosen by my sister and not me?

Does he want people to bow to him or what? I  would have given him a lesson but I can't do anything rash otherwise my sister will kill me.

"I am sorry for that.", I told.

"It's fine. I will choose a place next time. This place isn't good at all.", He told.

Who the hell wants to go on a date with him again?

"Sure. I apologize for  having you to put up with this whole ordeal. ", I said trying to be polite.

"No need for any apology. By the way, I am impressed by your knowledge about salad. Seems like you are a fan of it. Well, I am as well."

"Oh, salad?", I questioned.

"Yes, you were describing about it's varieties earlier briefly when I inquired about their types. Aren't you a fan?",

"No, I am not exactly a fan. I just, well, I just got used to it....", I said while remembering the story of our salad.

"Oh, but salads are good for health. Don't you think this place is quite crowded? I don't really like going to crowded places.", He said while dabbing his lips with a napkin.

"If I had known better, I wouldn't have chosen this place.", I said forcing a smile.

"No, it's fine. Otherwise, how would I get to meet such a beautiful lady?", He told.

"I am flattered, Mr Chen.", I said letting out an awkward laugh. He didn't speak and didn't seem eager to start another conversation. I had initiated the conversations this whole evening. He only opened his mouth to complain and criticize.

Goddamit, I am so stuck here and I can't even leave.

If only god could send me help right now....

"Mama! Mama! Mama!", I was startled by the sound of children running upto our table.

I looked at them and saw the familiar faces. Nathan, Natalie and Natasha.

Mama? What on earth?!

Did god really send three little children to my rescue?

But like this?!

"Mama, Why did you leave us?", Natasha said hugging me tightly and the other two joined her engulfing me in a bone crashing hug.

"What...Mama? I am not your-----", I was too shocked to even say anything.

What on earth was happening?!

"Uncle, uncle, Did you come to have dinner with our mama?", Natalie asked Mr Chen.

"Uhh...Miss Jiwon...", He looked at me with a bewildered expression.

Hell, even I was also confused.

"Nathan, Natalie and Natasha! What are you three doing here and what are you all talking about? I am not your------Where are your parents?", I asked them while releasing myself from their tight hug.

Nathan looked at me with eyes brimming with tears. "Mama, you left to have dinner with this uncle and you forgot about us...Are you so mad at us that you don't even want to tell him that we are your children?"

What?! My children?! When did I even have---

"Miss Jiwon, I believe there's some confusion.  You didn't tell that you had children.", Mr Chen said eyeing me wearily.

Fuck, I also didn't know that I had children till now.

I chugged down the glass of water on the table and a person appeared in front of my sight. The children immediately hugged him while standing closer to him.

So, the devil was here with his three little children. Well...It's him after all.

"Papa, Mama is mad at us. She doesn't want to come home....", Natasha said.

I nearly spat out the water that I had been drinking. I stared at them with wide eyes.

"Natasha! What are you all talking about?", I blurted out. I looked at Jimin expecting him to explain the situation to me and my shocked date.

But I thought too highly of him.

"Honey, I know that you are angry at me but don't be mad at these three little kids. They have been waiting for you to be home since morning. I know that I was wrong but you shouldn't abandon the kids like this. Look how sad they are. You can't just leave home because of a small disagreement.", Jimin said joining the act with a worried expression plastered on his face.

"Miss Jiwon, what kind of disrespect is this. I didn't expect that you would insult me in this way. What is happening here?", Mr Chen said looking angry.

"I don't know, Mr Chen.", I uttered in disbelief.

"Honey, don't talk like this in front of our kids. You don't need to acknowledge me as your husband because you are angry with me but atleast, don't break the hearts of these children. How are they ever going to cope with the abandonment of their own mother?", Jimin told.

"Uncle, uncle, please tell Mama to return home with us.", Natalie said tugging the coat of Mr Chen.

"I didn't think that you would be so rude to bring your family matters into this and tarnish my reputation. I had heard a lot of good things about you but after seeing this, I find that I am totally wrong. What kind of low class behaviour is this!", Mr Chen said loudly while attracting the attention of the whole restaurant.

Jimin gave a sly smirk and said, "Aren't you seeking attention a lot? The one who should be having an outburst is me. I am already being merciful towards you considering that you had the audacity to go on a date with my wife."

Mr Chen looked at us with rage.

"I am so sorry, Mr Chen. There's some misunderstanding. I hope you can be kind enough to let me off this time.", I told feeling a headache.

"I am not letting you off so easily. Do you all think that you can make a joke of me?", He said.

"The one who is making a joke of himself is you. Why are you bothering with this? You can just leave.", Jimin told.

"Uncivilized people, You are barbaric!  Do you all even know manners?! Who the hell do you think you are?!", Mr Chen shouted.

"I am a person who can buy this restaurant thrice if I want. Talk about uncivilised, you know a lot about etiquette but slander innocent people. Your behaviour isn't the best. The waiters who have served you today are it's witness. I will have them escort you out."

"W-Who do you think you are?"

"I don't think but I am Park Jimin.", Jimin said while sipping the water from the glass that I had used before.

I saw the color of his face drain out. "Park Jimin, you think you can scare me away with your wealth?", Mr Chen said.

"As smart as you look, surprisingly you are dumb. Why do you want so much trouble? Your date is finished. I am just here to take my wife back.", Jimin said.

"You-----"

"You can leave.", Jimin said.

"I will not forget this.", Mr Chen said angrily.

"Sure. When you want to do some self-reflection, this incident might help.", Jimin told with a smirk playing on his lips.

He is really the devil.

Mr Chen didn't speak anything more and left.

"Yayyy! Finally he left!", The kids high-fived with Jimin. Jimin sat down in the chair and started laughing.

"That was gold. I will sign you three up for drama classes.", He said.

"May I know what happened just now?", I asked sternly.

"We just now finished "Mission: Rescue Noona from her date" . The kids said.

"Who said that I need you to rescue me?", I said looking at Jimin.

"You should thank me. I rescued you after all. I know that you were having a hard time."

"It's none of your business. You don't have to intervene."

"Mama, Mama! Don't be angry with Papa.", The kids said in unison and I felt astonished gazes at us.

Argh, this is so embarrassing.

"How can't I be? He just ruined everything.", I said lowering my voice.

Although, I was happy that I didn't need to go through this whole date with Mr Chen but I had another problem right here.

"Then, Papa will make up for it. He will take you to have dinner.", Nathan said.

"I don't need any dinner.", I told getting up from my seat.

Natasha said, "Mama, don't be mad at papa. He can solve your ruined date."

"Can you call Mr Chen and explain him then? You all have humiliated me.", I told.

"Date means sitting with other people and having food right? So, why can't hyung take you out  for a date as well?", Natasha asked.

"I-It's different....", I stuttered, baffled at the kid's question.

"How is it different? You just have food with  other person? Then, can't hyung have a date with noona?", she asked.

I sighed. Oh lord.

"Don't ruin their knowledge.", Jimin whispered to me.

I can't even say anything now.

"Mama, you should solve your conflict with papa! You should go on a date with him!", The kids said while making their voice louder. By now, the whole restaurant was staring at us  weirdly.

An old couple passed by our table. The old lady looked at us with a warm smile and said to her husband who was holding her hand, "Look honey, what a lovely family. "

A lovely family?!

Someone get me an ambulance. I think I am about to pass out.

"Indeed.", The old man said  smiling.

"Mama, please don't be angry at Papa.", The kids said pouting.

These...These kids. How can they take advantage of audience and gain favour on this situation?

"Young lady, you and your husband have such beautiful kids.", The lady said while looking at Jimin who was enjoying this whole situation.

My husband?! I think I spat out my non-existent coffee.

"You should have your own problems as well. But try to solve them within yourself. Don't drag these little children into your matters. They are so lovely enough trying to resolve you two's conflict.", The lady said while patting my shoulder.

"But...I---", I was still trying to comprehend this whole thing.

"I know that there are conflicts and misunderstandings in a married life. But you should learn to solve them with maturity. Anger doesn't give productive result.", she added.

"Yes, we will surely solve the misunderstanding.", Jimin told while pulling me closer to him, putting his hand on my waist.

"You should.", The lady told.

I let out a laugh and said, "Uhmm...let's go home. Let's go."

The kids held my hands. "Mama, you should go on a date with papa then. You two should talk. Then, we can be a happy family."

"Such lovely kids. You shouldn't treat them unfairly. How can you see such mature kids nowadays?", The lady said tearing up while her husband held a handkerchief for her.

I am seriously about to go crazy right now.

"I am sorry that you three had to bear this all...I will surely go on a date with papa and have a good talk with him.", I said and glared at Jimin. He coughed and looked away.

"Good. Good. Sorry for interrupting in your family matters. I just couldn't help it because I remembered a similar scenario with him.", The lady said while hitting her husband's arms gently and laughed.

"We were so immature back then...But  eventually we settled everything. Remember kids that time is the most important thing. Remember to cherish the time you two have together. Otherwise one day it will be too late.", The old man said.

"Let's go honey. Goodbye everyone", The lady told.

"Goodbye grandma! Goodbye grandpa!", The kids said. I waved my hands and they left.

"So, it seems like I have a date. May I?", Jimin told while giving his hand to me.

"What is this? I am not going anywhere.", I said firmly.

"Grandma! Grandpa! Mama is still angry!", The kids began to shout and I immediately shushed them.

"Sssssh! Don't you dare call them back.", I said, tired.

"Then, you should promise us that you will go on  a date with Jimin hyung."

"Why should I---"

"Grandma! Grandpa!"

"Fine. I am going on a date with him!", I told admitting my defeat.

"Yayy! Mama finally agreed!"

"Let's go.", I started walking out not willing to be here anymore.

I am never coming to this restaurant again.

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--- There are things the heart knows that the mind cannot even fathom.----

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