When a Cold Mafia falls in love

Seoul, Myeong-dong, 9.00pm.

The street were still full of people. In an alley, a young man, wearing black clothes, a hat and a mask entered a small ramen shop.

???: Welcome and please take a seat, I’m coming in a minute.(The granny’s voice came from the counter without a glare to the new customer.)

The guy sat at his habitual spot and waited patiently.

???: So, what do you want? (The granny took 2 seconds to look at him.) Oh, Jungkook-ah, it’s you.

Jungkook: Pff ttt, Noonim, you should be kinder to your customer. (He put a sweet smile on his face, happy to be here.)

Kim Nara/Halmeoni: Keep this smile and your Noonim for a young girl. At my age, it doesn’t work. (She left 2 minutes and came back with a plate of Kimchi Ramyun and some banchan.) Eat, you seem to have lost weight.

Jungkook: Thank youuu. I missed your food so much.

Halmeoni: You didn’t come for the last 10 days; I was almost worried about you.

Jungkook: You missed me?(She glares at him.) I was overseas for work.

Halmeoni: Eat, eat, I have a lot of work to do.

This warm and quiet place was exactly what Jungkook needed tonight. This ramen shop was his refuge. He started coming here 10 years ago and had every possible dinner here.

After 45 minutes, the restaurant was almost empty. Only a couple was still talking while drinking soju. The granny came to Jungkook with 2 cup of tea.

Halmeoni: Drink this, you have an awful look.

Jungkook: You don’t seem hyper energetic neither.

Halmeoni: It’s maybe time for me to close this shop. I’m not so young anymore.

Jungkook: No way. Where will I eat if you are not here???

Halmeoni: You should find a wife and marry, moron. You have 28 years old.

Jungkook: Not interested.

Halmeoni went to the counter, the last clients were ready to pay. She took a doggy bag and gave it to Jungkook.

Halmeoni: Take this for tomorrow morning and go home. I’m tired, I need to rest.

Jungkook: You start to really look like an Halmeoni...

Jungkook was leaving the restaurant. He stepped outside and bumped into someone. The girl almost fell but succeed to keep her balance, but not her bag. All her belongings were on the ground.

Y/N: I’m so sorry sir, are you okay?(She bent to pick-up her stuffs.)

Jungkook: Yeah, and you?

Y/N: Yes, yes, sorry I was late. (She disappeared in the restaurant in an instant.)

Jungkook took a final look toward the ramen shop before leaving. He walked through the market, where the last vendors were closing their stalls. He got in his car and his driver started.

Next morning, around 11.00am.

Jungkook woke up after a long night. 10 days out of his home, already too long for him. He went to his kitchen and found the lunch bag given by the granny. The house was impeccable as usual, but the calm didn’t last long, the noise of his 2 older brothers came to him.

Jin: I told you that he would be awake. It’s almost noon.

Yoongi: Yeah Yeah, you’re right. Jungkook-ah, how was your trip in Japan? Did Kito-san sign the agreement ?

Jungkook: Yes, it’s in my office.

Jungkook took place at the table to eat his breakfast.

Jin: Ohhh, it’s seems good, give me some.

Jungkook: There isn’t enough for two.

Yoongi: He never shares the food from this Halmeoni. Fortunately, I went there twice with him.

Jin: I want to go too.

Jungkook: No, thanks; find your own spot. Don’t you have a job to do instead of annoying me as soon as I wake up?

Yoongi: I’m just here to pick-up the contract. For him, I don’t know. Bye.

Yoongi left to work. He was the CEO of BTS Entertainment, a multi divertissement company, the visible face of the family business. The genealogy tree of this family was quite complex. Same father, different mothers.

Kim Seokjin, the oldest, not interested to continue his father’s business, turned to modeling. His parents divorced when he was 1 year old. He only agreed to work under his brother agency.

Min Yoongi, he took after his mother’s name, she was the second wife of Mr Kim. Her family owned the original advertisement business. She died in a car accident when he was 3.

Jeon Jungkook, he also kept his mother’s family name. His father and maternal grand-father were business partners. It was most a marriage of interest between 2 powerful clans. His mother left him when he turned 17, after his father death. She was now living in Brazil.

After that, his grandfather, Mr Jeon, educated him to take the lead of the dark side of the clan: protect the money, gain the money. His family was involved in every illegal aspects of the society: secret casino, gambling, money laundering. Only two rules, no drugs and no humans traffics.

Jungkook: Hyung, are you not also leaving ?

Jin: You are so heartless my little bro'. No, I have no job for the next few days... I’m on vacation.

Jungkook: I hope that you don’t have in mind to stay here...

Jin: Excellent idea. Your place is way better than my apartment. Thank you for your care.

Jungkook: Do as you want; I have to go.

Jungkook took his phone and left. He received an information from one of his guy. A big debtor who tried to run away was located. 30 minutes later, 3 black cars parked in front of an abandoned factory. Jungkook and 6 of his men entered the old building.

Jungkook: Find him.

Guy 1: Yes Boss. You two, this way, you two that way, you, come with me.

Jungkook waited in the middle of the principal room of the factory. The chase will not last long.

Only 5 minutes after they arrived, a middle-aged man was running toward Jungkook, chased by his men. It was difficult for him to escape. His breath was loud and not regular. He finally fell in front of Jungkook.

MrLee: Mr Jeon, please, give me a chance...

Jungkook: I think that you wasted your own chance Mr Lee, at the second you tried to rob me and run away.

MrLee: It was a mistake, please, give...

BAMM, Jungkook shot him in his leg. Mr Lee was writhing in pain.

Jungkook: Like this, I’m pretty sure that you will not try to run away again. That’s my last warning.(He turns toward the exit.) Take him to the hospital, he still owes me money.

Jungkook got in his car and went home.

When he arrived at his house, he directly went to take a shower, his ritual after this type of job. He lacked certain emotions but didn’t take any pleasure to be the bad guy of the family. It was just the way he was raised by his grandfather.

Jin: You’re back.

Jungkook: Yeah, and you, still here as I can see. You will really stay at my home? I though that this “world” was not your thing.

Jin: You’re right, but if I don’t come to your house, I will never see you. You should invite me out for dinner tonight, at your secret place, for example.

Jungkook: No way, with your look, everyone will look at us. You’re a public face, should I remind you that?

Jin was ready to face every situation. He took a cap and a pair of glasses.

Jin: Like this, I’m incognito.

Jungkook: I already know that I will regret this...

8.15 pm

Jungkook parked his car at his habitual spot. He drove the car by himself because of Jin presence. The oldest didn’t want to be surrounded by JK’s men.

Jin: Whouah, there is so many people in this market.

Jungkook: Yeah, the best way to be incognito. Come this way.(They entered the small ramen shop.) Hyung, please, try to keep a low profile.

Jin nod but didn’t really care about what Jungkook thought.

???: Welcome, please take a seat.

Jungkook stopped for a second. Who was that girl? What was she doing here? Where was Halmeoni? Jin sat and asked to Jungkook:

Jin: So, this is your secret place? Small but warm.

???: Are you ready to order?

Jungkook: Where is the owner?

Y/N: Sorry, Halmeoni took a day off, what can I serve to you?

Jin: What can you propose, cutie?

Both Jungkook and the girl badly glared at him.

Y/N: Excuse sir, please keep this kind of comment for you. I’m just here to serve you a delicious food. (She kept a business smile all along, but her tone was firm.)

Jungkook hesitated an instant to leave. If it wasn’t the granny’s food, no interest but he saw Jin impatience and changed his mind.

Jungkook: 4 kimbap, 2 tteokbokki, 2 Spicy noodles.

Jin: Oh also 2 soju bottles.

Jungkook: No soju. I’m driving.

Jin: 2 soju and 2 beers, please, miss. (Big smile on his face.)

Y/N: Well noted, please wait a moment.

Jungkook was observing this girl while Jin was talking about futile things. It was the girl from last night, the one he bumped into. Maybe a part time job.

Y/N: Here your order, enjoy your meal.

Jin: It seems delicious, let’s dig in.

Jungkook: Not sure...

Jungkook tasted the noodles, and he was shocked; the exact same taste as the one he was used to.

Jungkook: Miss, (She came to the table.)... Are you sure that the owner doesn’t work today? Who made that?

Y/N: Yes, I’m sure and it’s me, is there a problem? If you don’t like it, I can prepare something else for you.

Jungkook: I never saw you here before, how did you manage to recreate the exact same taste... What’s your name? What’s your connection with the owner?

Y/N: Ahjussi, are you a cop? Did I break a law? Why are you questioning me like this?

Jungkook was surprised by her answer. She was not afraid, even seemed annoyed by him. He wasn’t used to this type of behavior. Jin stopped eating and started focusing on this much more interesting discussion.

Jin: Jungkook-ah, don’t bother this little girl, she gave us excellent food, you should thank her.

Y/N: Sorry but I have a lot of work, not time to chitchat with you. Enjoy your food, pay the bill and go home.

She left them, open-mouthed. She went to the counter and took out her study book, focusing on her work instead of those annoying guys.

Jungkook was so pissed by her that he drank an entire bottle of soju, mix with beer. It was not in his habit to drink outside the house. You never know who you can encounter or what can happen. But this time, he let himself go. Jin noticed his change of mood and was amused by that. A good divertissement for the oldest brother. Seeing his little brother annoyed by a baby girl was funny.

Jin: Miss, 2 more bottles, please.

Y/N put 2 more bottles on the table and one water pitcher.

Time passing, Jin and Jungkook were the 2 only clients left. Jin took his phone and texted someone to pick them up. They were not in state to drive. Few minutes later, a tall and handsome man entered.

Taehyung: Hyung, I’m here. (His tone was so grave and attractive.)

Jin: Taehyung-ah, you were fast. Please help me with him, he is quite drunk.

Taehyung: Sure, let me pay first.

Y/N were immersed in her book and only raised her head when she heard the deep and intense voice of the guy in front of her.

Taehyung: Excuse me Miss, I will pay for them.

Y/N stayed silent for a moment, contemplating this gorgeous man, coming from nowhere, with dark and hypnotic eyes.

Y/N: Oh Yes sorry. Here the bill. (He gave her the necessary amount and a generous tip.) Thank you, Sir.

Taehyung nodded to her and went to help Jin with Jungkook.

Jin: Jungkook-ah, let’s go home.

Jungkook stood up with some help and threw a deadly glare toward the counter. Y/N crossed his look and only responded to him with interrogative eyes :What’s his problem, this guy is nut!

Taehyung: Jungkook, are you okay?

Jungkook: Humm, let’s go...

The 3 guys left in Taehyung’s car to Jungkook’s home.

Y/N finished to clean before closing the front door of the restaurant. She was in fact the grand-child of the owner, Kim Nara, aka Halmeoni. She was back from the US, where she lived for the last 8 years, with her aunt after her parents’ death.