Joon-won turned on the TV as he just sat on the couch waiting for Jung-hwa to come out of the washroom so that he could go and freshen up a little. As he was going through the channels on the TV, he heard Min-Seok shout out from the kitchen. As soon as he entered, Min-Seok entered the kitchen and started to check each and every cupboard and drawer to find things he needed to cook dinner. 

“Joon-won, where is the masala powder? I can’t find it? Are you out of the mixture? Should I make some now?” 

Joon-won just looked at the kitchen and shouted back, “No, it’s there in the drawer to the far left. I have some left.” And went back. It was not the only time he heard the man shout. Min-Seok kept shouting about various things and Joon-won just kept answering until he felt tired and just stood up before making his way towards the kitchen. 

As he did, Min-Seok placed the beef he had inside the fridge on the counter before looking at him and asking, “Joon-won, I told you to not come. Now go back and watch some TV while I cook. Don’t come until I tell you to. Now go.” waving his hand at him.

Joon-won looked at all the ingredients on the table before looking at Min-Seok and said, “I came to help you find everything you need. You will strain your voice if you continue to shout like that. Now tell me what else you need so that I can take them out for you.” As he tried to enter the kitchen, only to be pushed back outside by Min-Seok.

Min-Seok shook his head and replied, “No need. I found everything I need and will start cooking now. So just sit and take some rest.” Joon-won shrugged before walking out. The man wanted to do something so he couldn’t get in his way and annoy him. It was just better to let him do what he wanted to do.

As he came out, he noticed Jung-hwa walk out of the bathroom while cleaning her face with a towel. Looking at her smiled and said, “Go sit on the couch. Dad is making dinner right now. Just watch some TV until then.” Before he walked into the bathroom. 

After a few minutes, he got out and could smell the food being cooked. It seemed like Min-Seok was cooking something really good. Earlier when he went near the kitchen and observed the ingredients Min-Seok took out, Joon-won couldn’t figure out what dish it was and knew it was some local speciality he hadn’t tried yet.

He walked into the bedroom as he already saw Yun-hee in her pajamas, sitting on the couch talking with Jung-hwa while watching some TV show. He changed his clothes and got out. After coming out again, he joined both of them on the couch and just watched the movie. As he did, he heard Yun-hee ask him something.

“Joon-won. Tell me more about the shooting experience. I want to know more.” 

Joon-won sighed as he turned and saw both of them looking at him. He was honestly getting a little annoyed by the question at that point. The big reason he was getting annoyed was the fact that he already told both of them about his experience. He shared his experience with Jung-hwa the day before when they were having dinner, and he told Min-Seok and Yun-hee about what he did every other day over the phone. So he didn’t know what they wanted to know more about. 

“What do you guys want to know? I told you guys everything that happened already. There isn’t anything left. So don’t ask me the same questions once again. Got it?” Sounding very firm. Both of them slowly nodded after hearing him as Yun-hee once again asked another question.

“Then what about your next film? Did anyone give you any roles yet?” 

Joon-won just shook his head and said, “Nothing yet. I’ll think about this after this week. Now don’t ask any more questions about my acting career.” And just watched the TV, ignoring both of them. It seemed like his intention went across as both of them changed the topic and talked about other things. 

“Alright, the food is done. Come and take your own plates. There are seconds if you want some.” Min-Seok walked out with two plates in his hand. Yun-hee jumped to take a ate but Min-Seok just stepped aside and told her to go into the kitchen for hers as he gave the extra plate to Jung-hwa who was the guest in the house. 

“Here, take it Jung-hwa. Hope you like the food. Joon-won, you also go into the kitchen for yours.” And he sat down to eat. Joon-won just went into the kitchen and got the only remaining plate of delicious curry and rice. It was a very different type of curry he had ever seen, and the plate was simply overflowing with gravy. 

Noticing there was no place on the couch, he just sat down on the ground to eat. Jung-hwa on the other hand, was giving compliments as she devoured the food. Min-Seok thanked her, encouraged her to eat more before turning towards Joon-won to know what he thought. 

Sitting down, Joon-won, who had some decent hopes for the dish before him, slowly had his first bite and managed to get everything in one spoonful. Slowly chewing, he felt pleasantly surprised because of the burst of flavours in that one small bite. The curry seemed quite spicy but also addictive because of the unique spiciness. 

He looked at Min-Seok who still didn’t eat much and said, “It’s good dad. Now have your food before it goes cold.” 

Min-Seok nodded before telling, “Alright then. Everyone there is enough for seconds, so go inside and have more. Jung-hwa, especially you, don’t be too shy.” And they continued the dinner.

As they finished, Jung-hwa stood up and said to Min-Seok who was washing the dishes, “Uncle, I have to go now. The dorms will close soon, as it’s a Sunday night and I have classes tomorrow. Thank you for the food and everything today.” 

Min-Seok turned around and said, “It’s ok Jung-hwa. I am also very happy that you managed to fit some time into your busy schedule with all your classes and other things. Joon-won, go and make sure she gets into a cab.” He instructed Joon-won, who was helping him wash the dishes. 

Joon-won just nodded as he dried his hands before Min-Seok said to Jung-hwa, “Jung-hwa remember to send a text once you reach your room.” Jung-hwa nodded and both of them made their way down. 

As they got out of the apartment, Joon-won thanked Jung-hwa, “Thanks for coming today.” 

Jung-hwa just shook her head before saying, “No, I had a lot of fun too. I should be thanking you for inviting me to your family’s time too. So thanks a lot.” Joon-won just nodded before he flagged down a cab which was at the side. 

Jung-hwa got in and Joon-won also reminded her, “Remember to at least send a text when you reach your room. Be careful.” Jung-hwa just nodded before the cab drove off. 

Joon-won made his way back up, and it seemed like Yun-hee and his dad were also getting ready to sleep. He went in and said to Min-Seok, “You go inside and have the bed tonight. Yun-hee will sleep on the couch and I’ll sleep on the mattress I have.” 

Min-Seok seemed to have some different opinions about it but Joon-won quickly cut him off and said, “Dad, this has no place for discussion. You are sleeping on the bed inside.” And Min-Seok just nodded. 

He looked at Joon-won and said, “But when did you buy a mattress?” 

Joon-won replied as he pulled out the mattress from the closet he kept in, “I bought it yesterday as you guys are coming.” 

“But why did you have to buy here? I am sure it’s much more costly. If you had just told me even yesterday night, I would have brought a mattress from our home. We have many back at our house.” 

Joon-won just shrugged as he spread the mattress and replied, “Its ok dad. What’s done is done. Now go and sleep. Tomorrow we need to go to the university. Yun-hee, turn the TV off and go to sleep.” as he handed her a blanket to use.

Yun-hee just nodded as he took her blanket before turning the TV off. Min-Seok quietly went inside and went to sleep. Joon-won sighed as he turned off the TV and also laid down. It was a very busy day, and he was dead tired too. Just as he was going to sleep, he heard Min-Seok.

“Joon-won, can I come here on weekends?”

“Sure, whenever you want to come, just call me and I’ll pick you up. Now go to sleep.”

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Now I am back and am going to continue releasing a chapter every two days. I can’t promise daily when I know I might break it. I have another novel as much might know and I have to start posting on that one too, it’s been long overdue. I am also planning to release fanfic with One piece as the base world and characters from other animes involved, so keep an eye out for it.

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