Hamin reached the auction event's after-party venue which starts 1 hour after the auction event. This time, instead of being driven by his road manager, he decides to show up himself since this is a close private event. Much different than the initial charity auction event, no press and news were involved. Hamin had time to go home and change before the event starts. Dashingly, he arrived the venue with his sportsbike, riding to the venue. Spotted in a leather jacket, straight cut raw denim jeans and white sneakers, looking more laid-back this time. He passed his keys to the designated valet and walks in to the venue.
Hamin drives up to the lobby filed with other patrons who unknowingly, were awed by his physique and loud exhaust bike. He dashingly took off his helmet and and rummage his hands to tidy up his hair. One of the valet drivers approached him and asks for his keys. "Take care of it for me." Hamin reminded and walks off to the venue with eyes watching him. He's hot and he knows. Men or women, they all would sneak a peek or even stare at him in awe of his presence. His fluffy mullet hair, those glasses, yes, he wore his glasses out today. Those half frame glasses, and his mullet to gahdamn.... Shit, that would be the death of me but whatever. Standing at 190cm, his confidence stride... I'm glazing him aren't I?
He walks to the entrance and sees his head manager, the bestfriend and his twin sister who happens to be Hamin's bestfriend from their university days. "Yah! I heard what happened!"Jimin, the head manager scream-whispered. Or at least he tried. "What happened?" Hamin asks unknowingly. If you are wondering why the twin sister has no dialogue yet, she's busy on the phone. A off-duty oral surgeon is that busy. Jimin went nearer to Hamin and whispered, "Si Woo-sunbae! I heard you saw him!!"
Hamin sighs and rummage his hair back, "Saw is an understatement, we literally sat on the same table an hour ago." Jimin gasps. "Shit, did we overlooked on the guest list? I didnt saw his name. Last I checked he was in the US."He asks, "Whatever, it happened, he just gave me a warning, that's it." Hamin replied. "What are you guys talking about?" Jihyun intercepts the conversation. Jihyun is Jimin's twin sister, fratenal twins, Jimin is male, the eldest one and Jihyun was born biologically female. They don't look alike but damn, they are both attractive as fuck God took their time with these three.
"Finally off your phone! How have you been?"Hamin retorts sarcastically, Jihyun followed as Hamin's plus one whilst Jimin came as the representative of their company. "Busy as hell like always. Funny how I'm still alive and kicking after pulling 12 hour shifts for 8 days straight." Hamin sighed in response. He remembers how even during school, she wouldn't let herself catch a break. They would be passed out at 4am dead outside a bar and she would still go to school after. "Jihyun-ah, at this rate we are battling who would drop dead first."
"Oh shut the hell up the hospital wont give me a break. Some politician's fiance took a fall on the face and we're all walking on eggshells." She ranted. "Think I can get the break here tonight?" She nudged her shoulder on Hamin sheepishly with a smirk on her face. Hamin shook his head knowing what it exactly means, it means shes hunting for a partner in bed tonight! "God forbid a surgeon letting loose." She blurted while pouting her lips.
"Ahh whatever lets just get in now!" Jimin gets in the center of them and pull their arms. The iconic trio still hang out even after 10 years.
As they entered, they were faced with a full crowd already. The event space was ginormous. The chandelier lighted the room creating a posh ambiance and there were tables spread evenly in the center of the room with live band playing at the front. Posh, but definitely casual. There were idols too invited by either brand sponsors or their respective entertainment companies. Of course, the best always comes in last. The guests were all looking at the trio, admiring not only Hamin, but the other two too, since they are just as gorgeous.
Jihyun looks around, mouth gaping and whispered to the two, "Yo, I feel so out of place." Jihyun was wearing an oversized black blazer and a black satin mini dress with knee high leather boots. She had her hair tied up in a neat bun and was spotted with gold hoop earrings. "We got literal streamers here, lol. You'll get used to it. Who knows some might even need your service?" Jimin reassured and Hamin continued, "Don't be nervous. Let's just get to our table." Hamin nodded at the hostess and signalling her to send them to their table.
The trio follows the hostess to their assigned table and was greeted with a table full of food, menu and some alcohol. The grilled lobster the size of Hamin's feet was placed at the center of their table. Which was great as they always get weirdly hungry when they hang out. "Please let us know if you would like to order more food. Do enjoy your night and thank you for your contributions during the auction, Mr Go Hamin. We've already arranged the Amour piece to be delivered to your penthouse in two days. Allow us some time to pack everything up and safely deliver it to your place sir."
"The pleasure is mine."Hamin raised his hand and smiled. After he replied the trio then started staring at the whole buffet spread on their table. Freaking gluttons, leave some for me. They all crouched down and Jihyun was taking photos of the food from every angle possible, eve standing up to take the full shot, which prevented the boys from digging in. I repeat, never make a woman angry when she's hungry.
Jimin sighs and tugged on her blazer, "Oh come on! Can we eat already!?" Jimin complained. "Shit be patient! Okay! We can eat now!" Like a cave diver who finally were able to eat real food, they dig in right after that.
"God damn what aRE IN THIS BAKED SUSHI? WAITER GIVE ME 4 OF THEM! Right now!" Jihyun ordered the waiter who just smiled and nodded at her. The decadent salmon that was grilled with mentaiko sauce on top and its perfectly golden baked rice at the bottom of it. The lobster and dry-aged wagyu that were served together was a feast in their mouths. Oh they were not playing about that mentaiko sauce(I'm hungry).
"Leave some for me what the hell?! I havent got to it yet!"Hamin complained. You see, this trio goes to the gym almost every time together. Hence why they eat a lot and mostly only have the appetite to do so when they are together. I'm not glazing the friendship, it's just how they are. "Oh, Oppa said you met Si Woo. How was it? Hasn't it been five years?"Ji hyun said loudly.
"Five years? Wasn't it just now?" The trio heard a woman's voice replying to Ji Hyun and freezed, their eyes widen, all looking at each other before looking up to see, the mighty Kang Si Woo and a woman standing right in front of their table. Shit shit. Jihyun what have you done? Jihyun whips out her phone from her blazer inner pocket and straight away puts it on her ear. "What was that? Oh I got a call!" Her phone didn't even rang but she- "Oh yes professor! What was that? Damn, a palatal bone restructuring? Oh no I'm totally free right now." What a way to excuse yourself. She looks so damn familiar though. Jihyun turned to look at Younha and ponders to herself before strutting off to what seems to be the bar area.
The atmosphere surrounding the table just got tense with the couple's presence. Standing infront of them is Si Woo's wife and Kang Si Woo. "Hahah hi..." Jimin awkwardly greeted them. Hamin stoically stood up and bowed slightly, "Don't mind what they said." He then gave a gentle smile at the woman which ofcourse she returned it back. "Nice to finally see you in person, Go Hamin-ssi." She offered a hand shake to which Hamin shakes her hand out of politeness. She was dressed in a beautiful satin black dress and a white tweed cropped blazer paired with designer heels. Beautiful long wavy hair with minimal make-up. She's gorgeous Hamin had to give her that.
"Nice to meet you. You're definitely gorgeous in person, Kang Younha-ssi." Hamin flatters the woman with his compliment. "Worth dragging my husband here. I've heard good things about you, Go Hamin-ssi." Jimin hissed at her remark. Fuck, this isn't good I feel like I will throw up all that I ate. "Sorry guys I have to go to the restroom." Jimin excused himself from the catastrophy while covering his mouth, passing by Si Woo's side and bowed at the male. He then waltz over to his sister.
"Geez what the fuck was that?? Did we just got ambushed?"Jihyun half-whispered half-screamed at her twin then sits beside her. "I don't know okay? Lets just watch from here. I was so nervous I wanted to fart so bad."Jihyun laughed and swivels the bar chair to face the table. They were quite at a distance so they were not seen. "I'll get a orange juice please."
Now, back to the God forsaken table. "Only good things I hope." Hamin joked and laugh awkwardly. God please put me in this universe so I could take him off this situation. Oh, I created this situation. Nevermind, BUT imagine after your ex said he's going through a divorce, he and his wife waltz in, hand-in-hand and are now standing right infront of you. Hamin looked down at their hands to see Si Woo wearing his ring this time. "I'll excuse myself. You boys talk alright?" Younha walks off after leaving a kiss on her so-called husband's cheek. Si Woo looks around awkwardly and Hamin sat back down. He paid Si Woo no mind and took a shot of the sour tequila Jihyun ordered before she left.
"You should cut down on the drinks."
"And you shouldn't have lied." Hamin retorts.
"About?"
Hamin stares at Si Woo with remorse in his. When will he ever stop with the lies? Hamin pondered, the male was looking real good in all just a v-neck black shirt and black blazer, this time Si Woo wore straight cut pants and plain white sneakers. Hamin's eyes softens when he sees Si Woo's eyebags heavy eyebags and solemn face. Si Woo looks lethargic and worn out. However, Hamin's curiosity got the best of him and he just, he just had to break the ice with his question, "You said that you guys are getting divorced."
Si Woo sighs, "Is this really about that?" He asks. "We are, I mean, she just needs someone to brag about to her friends who are here." Si Woo explains. They just stared at each other, looking deep into the other's eyes. Si Woo, who just looks at Hamin plainly while the blonde haired male gaze at him, with what seems to be longing but hatred at the same time. "I should go." Si Woo announced when suddenly Jihyun came back and broke the tense atmosphere when she greets Si Woo, "Hello, sunbae! Sorry I had a call. It has been awhile! Do you remember me?" Jihyun asked, grinning from ear to ear. She's trying to lighten the mood which her bestfriend appreciates.
"Of course I do. We were all in the same art club. It'll be weird if I didn't." Si Woo smiles at Jihyun slightly and puts his hands in his pocket, looking around, not frantically, just because he's uncomfortable. His wife literally dragged him to their table without telling him anything. Jihyun was talking to Hamin and took a bite of the steak when Si Woo realize he had overstayed his welcome, "I'll head over to my table." Jihyun and Hamin just nodded and watches the black haired male walk away to his table, which fortunately to them, is quite a distance from their table.
"Honestly how could you even stand seeing them together? Are you acting right now?" Jihyun asks and looks at Hamin whose face looks like he could burst out at any given moment. "Oh you are definitely not handling it well." Jihyun said as she sat back on the seat and drank a glass of wine.
Its been about an hour, and Hamin has just been gazing and looking lost in a crowd full of faces so cheerful you'd think they all won lottery. Hamin admits to himself that he was childish for even asking and how it is actually not his business to even ask him that. I too, would be pissed seeing my ex walking with his wife after telling me they are going through a divorce, not only that, while they both looked happy to be with each other. Its like, a knife to the heart(someone please get the reference).
Jihyun who is clearly worried about her bestfriend, texted her twin to come back to their table and find a reason for them to go off before Hamin starts drinking himself off his misery. Jihyun, snatches the scotch off Hamin's hand and place it on the table. "That's enough, he'll think that you're being damn pathetic." Hamin closes his eyes and leaned back on his seat. He took his cigarettes from his pocket and lights it up. "God, you're a mess right now." Jihyun scratch her scalp and slumps her shoulders.
In the nick of time, Jimin rushes over and was shocked by what he sees. Jihyun was already grumpy about Hamin's situation whilst Hamin is about to get hella drunk. The entire situation has been a mess since yesterday anyways. We do not know what Si Woo feels but it is as clear as day that the one that's most flustered about this situation has been Hamin the whole time. He's good at hiding his emotions but bad at the same time. He lets his emotions get the best of him and that's what they think has been one of his weakness out of the many strengths he posseses.
Jimin carried Hamin by the arm, signalling him to get up. "Guys, lets just go... I made a reservation for izakaya. Its just bad vibes here after all that."Hamin agrees and stood up almost straight away and wore his leather jacket. "You rode your bike here right?" Hamin nodded and Jimin sighs. "We'll get a tow truck to come pick it up. Wanna get drunk? Okay, at least not here." Jihyun nods in agreement and all three of them walks out.
"Last to arrive, and the first to leave. Interesting. How rude right?" Younha said sarcastically to Si Woo, who was just staring at the trio the entire time they walked from their table to the exit. Younha is all too familiar with that gaze, the gaze she never got from him throughout their marriage.
The gaze she knew was towards his ex, Go Hamin.