"Ahh....he is one of the guests that we served at the restaurant 2 nights ago," Sejeong stated after examining the photos. Sehun nodded. 

"He does look familiar. Is there something wrong?" Sehun looked up at Jaewook. 

"Iie...I just wanted to confirm with you both that is. And where are you two planning to go? A date?" Jaewook asked, looking at the two outfits. 

Sejeong and Sehun blushed. 

"Aniya. We're just going to the amusement park since exams are over anyway." Sehun explained. Sejeong nodded. 

"Oppa suggested it. We are just by chance matches our outfits if that what you were wondering." Sejeong added. Jaewook raised his eyebrow but decided not to question more. 

"Alright then. But do be careful okay? About that figure who was following you." Jaewook warned. The two nodded. 

Aish...great way to ruin the mood, Jaewook-ajeossi. Sehun sighed in his mind. He was trying to get Sejeong's thoughts off that person. 

"We'll pay close attention ajeossi." Sejeong told him. The two waved goodbye and exited the apartment. 

Stay safe, you two, Jaewook sighed. It has been a long day. He was up all night, looking at security footage and the last one he found was Jaesuk's car entered a village, but afterward, Jaesuk never returned out. 

"I guess...I would have to pay the village a visit then." Jaewook murmured. He headed up for a quick shower, grabbed a coffee, and headed out again. 

As he went out, he closed the door shut but didn't notice the picture hung near the stair falling down. The frame shattered into pieces as if it is signaling something ominous is going to happen soon. To the 3 of them. 

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At somewhere unknown.....

Minyoung is slowly woken up from her knockout. She glanced around and saw herself tied in a chair. 

"What is this?" She stated, struggling to get out. 

"Seunggi? Seunggi, are you there?" she called out to her desperately. She then heard a response but realized it wasn't in her name. 

"Minyoung? Minyoung?!" the voice called her out to her. It was Seunggi's voice. 

"Seunggi, where are you? Gwechana?" She asked him. 

"Gwechana. How about you?" he called her back. 

"I'm unscathed as well. but I'm tied up!" Minyoung informed him. 

"Same to me. Let me try to get out." Seunggi reassured her, "I'll come and rescue you. Hang on." Minyoung blushed at the words but kept it to herself. 

"I'll try to get out to then," Minyoung told him back but a voice interrupted her. 

"If you can, try it. Park Minyoung-ssi." the mysterious voice challenged her. 

"Who are you?" Minyoung asked. 

"You do not need to know. All you need to do right now is sit still so our experiment can begin." the voice smirked. 

"What experiment? What do you mean?" Minyoung questioned. She was afraid but couldn't let fear consume her now.

"Minyoung? Is there something wrong?" Seunggi asked, hearing her voice through the wall. 

"Aniya...Seunggi, there's..." Minyoung was about to inform him but was shot with something. 

"Minyoung? Oi! Minyoung!" Seunggi called out, worried something might happen to her. He quickly untied himself due to his own experience and tried to knock down the door. 

Before he could do so, the door opened with a mysterious figure walking in. 

"Who are you?" Seunggi asked, "Where's Minyoung?" he demanded to know. 

"Slow down there. If you move one more step, I will not hesitate to eliminate her." the voice threatened Seunggi, showing him a picture.

Seunggi unclenched his fists and stared at the figure.

"Now...Now...our goal was simply Min Young herself. We never wanted to bring you in but I guessed you are very sensitive and distrustful aren't you?" the voice mocked him. 

"So what? Who are you? Why did you want to kidnap Minyoung?" Seunggi stated. 

"Tsk...Tsk..Tsk...The lesser you know...the better. As of now, we will let you go. But you will not remember any of this. Any." the voice replied, dodging his questions. 

"Are you the one that been following us?" Seunggi stated. 

"Well...following Minyoung, not you. You were not part of the plan." the figure stated. 

"What do you mean by----" Seunggi was knocked off by the gas before he could finish his sentence. 

"Take him to the mind-control room. Erase his memories with Minyoung and any of the experiment rats he might have interacted with. Then throw him back at his flower shop." the voice demanded.

"Understood M." the henchman stated. 

"And do not tell C about this." M reminded the henchman. The henchman nodded. 

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Kwangsoo was at his house, pacing back and forth. It has been days since either Jaesuk or Jongmin answered his phone. He was getting worried. 

"Aish...where should I even begin?" Kwangsoo sighed. 

Just then his phone rang, he quickly picked up, hoping that it would be either of his hyung. 

"Yobeseyo?" he answered. 

"Ah...Mr.Lee, this is Officer Ahn. We have found the last area where you received the call from Kim Jongmin. Would you like to come over and check if this is within his belongings?" the voice asked. 

"You found Jongmin-hyung's belongings?" Kwangsoo asked in confusion. 

"Right it is undetermined; thus, we need you to come." the voice told him. 

"I'm on my way. Could you send me the address?" Kwangsoo hopped of his bed and dashed through the door. 

"With pleasure." and just like that, the line was hung up. 

But wait...shouldn't it be the police station, instead? Kwangsoo wondered. But right now, it is important to him if there's any news, big or small, of Jongmin or Jaesuk. So off to the location he went. 

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"Oppa! Look over there!" Sejeong pointed to the flyer up on the wall. 

"All You Can Dessert Buffets" 

Sehun chuckled. Of Course, that will catch her eyes first. He already planned it after searching up that there is a dessert buffet at the hotel in the amusement park. 

"Could we go there?" Sejeong asked. Sehun nodded. 

"Hooray!" she cheered. 

"Oppa, what do you want to play first?" Sejeong asked. 

"Hmmm....something not too high," Sehun stated. 

"Aww....really?" Sejeong teased. 

"Well....it's not that I'm scared. But we just had breakfast. So it is not safe." Sehun abruptly denied, trying to hide his embarrassment.

"Okay. Okay." Sejeong shook her head, knowing at he was lying. 

"How about that, flying airplane? It's not too high." Sejeong suggested. Sehun glanced over and nodded. 

They both got in and line and prepared for the ride. 

"Neh...Sehun-oppa, you haven't felt anyone right?" Sejeong whispered to Sehun while they were waiting. Sehun sighed but replied. 

"Nope. I haven't seen anyone 'spying' on us like last time." Sehun glanced around again to make sure his statement was certain. He could Sejeong squinting her eyebrow. 

"yah! Don't worry, there are many people here. They will not deliberately approach us." Sehun reassured her. Sejeong just nodded. 

"Trust me okay? I'll protect you," Sehun stated, pinching her nose. Sejeong blushed at the action but gave him a small smile. 

"I'll think I'll be the one protecting you instead, Oppa." and she stuck out her tongue. 

"Yah!" Sehun huffed. Sejeong laughed. 

"It's our turn. Let's go." Sehun stated, grabbing her hand and dragging her up. Sejeong blushed again, as she liked the feelings of Sehun's grabbing hold of her hand, but decided to shake it off. Hoping he didn't notice it. 

To Be Continued....

Sorry For The Long Wait! I hope everyone had a safe New Year with their family and wish everyone a better 2022. 

Anyhoo, hope you all enjoy this chapter.

Til' next time, 

Adieu~~~