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"You promise you will come then?" Jumin asked his wife as she tied his tie around his neck. MC only smiled and nodded.

"Jumin, I've told you a million times that I would go," she paused, finishing the tie and firmly but gently placing her hands on his shoulders. "It's important to you, and I want to support you in every way I can!" she smiled. Jumin smiled himself, being warmed by his wife's words and smile.

"I just want to make sure. After all we will both be too busy today." Jumin pointed out to MC, she just frowned and sighed as she turned tend to her own clothes, grabbing a nice summer dress Jumin had gotten her on their last vacation to the beach.

"I know~ and I hate it." MC just groaned. See, today was the date of a very important banquet for Jumin's company. He spend the last month planning it, and even enlisted the help of the RFA on some of the planning. MC was a big part of it, considering she WAS the offical party planner of the RFA. They worked very hard to make this banquet special for not only the company's reputation, but enjoyable for employees and all. Each detail was maticulausly planned down to the color of the table cloths. It was especially important to Jumin because this would be the banquet honoring his father's offical retirement and mark Jumin's take over. MC finished dressing and then began to brush her hair. "You just focus on your work today hun, and I will get everything ready for tonight!" she turned back to Jumin, who was just watching her, and gave another smile. Jumin so did adore that smile. He went to embrace his wife, then he would bring her face up to look at his.

"I do not look forward to being separated from you for so long...I will call you at lunch." he breathed to her, before planing a soft kiss on her forehead. MC's smile brightened more. "After the banquet...I plan to make up for all of this separation time..." he continued as he began to play with MC's hair. MC then giggled as she wrapped her arms around Jumin's waist.

"I look forward to it..." she said, giving Jumin a kiss on the lips. Jumin deepened the kiss, seeing this as a chance to have some fun and then worked his hands up MC's back. The passion was getting more and more deepened until a phone began to ring. The two broke away slowly, locking eyes for a moment. Jumin cleared his throat pulling away completly as he went to his phone. MC began to straighten her hair and began finishing her morning routine adn Jumin anwsered his phone.

"This is Jumin Han...what?...Oh, I see, I will handle it when I get to the office...Thank you..." he hung up, MC assumed it was Jaehee, she would be the only one who would call at this time. Jumin turned back to MC. "I didn't expect to begin this hell so soon..." he said going back to MC. Jumin went to give MC another parting kiss. Usually when Jumin went to work, it was a lot less dramatic. However this day they were both so busy that they would not see each other again before the banquet, which was at 6pm. It was currently 6:53am. "I will miss you every moment I am away..." he said, gripping MC's hand one last time. MC gave a somber smile.

"I love you Jumin...have a good day at work!" she chimed as he let go and then left for his day.

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Chatroom, 1:04pm

-Jumin has entered the chat-

Jumin: How is everything going?

Jaehee: Everything on my end is going smoothly

Jaehee: I just have to finish a few more files before I can take the rest of the day to help set up

Jumin: Alright

Jumin: How about everyone else?

Yoosung: aahhh

Yoosung: sooo tired

Yoosung: but...everything on our end is good

Yoosung: MC is working with the decorators right now

Zen: did you stay up too late playing video games?

Yoosung: NO

Zen: really?

Yoosung: i couldnt sleep all night. must be because i stay up often?

-707 enters the chat-

Yoosung: I feel bad because MC is working circles around me.

707: MY POOR YOOSUNG

707: you should just never sleep

707: like me!

Zen: that...does not sound healthy...

707: what else is new?

Jaehee: I must say that i can relate to Yoosung

Yoosung: ?

Jaehee: I don't get much sleep either, but its mostly due to work

Zen: Maybe if Jumin would not work you so much...

Jumin: Nonsense

Jumin: Jaehee works about the average that most assistants usually do

Jumin: Assistant Kang just works overly well

Yoosung: is...is that suppose to be a complement?

707: i think so

Zen: a terrible one if you ask me

Jaehee:...

Jaehee: Anyways, I must excuse myself to finish my work.

Yoosung: SEE YOU SOON

Zen: Bye

-Jaehee has left the chat-

Jumin: Assistant Kang is on top performance, Yoosung is struggling

Jumin: anything else?

Yoosung: TT_TT

707: security should be covered

707: ive got eyes on the whole building!

707: THE DEFENDER OF JUSTICE WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO IS IN NEED OF RESCUING!

Zen: after my rehersal, I should be able to make it about an hour before it starts

Zen: getting ready to look presentable

Zen: not that THAT will be too hard to do

Zen: my handsome body just needs a tune up before I go

Jumin: I am kind of curious

Jumin: Yoosung, what is MC doing right now that she cannot be in the chat?

Zen: are you ignoring me?

Yoosung: like i said, helping the decorators...

Yoosung: she mentioned she forgot to charge her phone, so it is in the kitchen charging

Jumin: Her phone is dead?

Zen: -_-

Zen: I am being ignored

Jumin: I will have to buy her a new phone that has longer batter life

Yoosung: OR you could get her a wireless charger is you are that worried about it

Jumin: wireless charger...I didn't even know those existed

Jumin: how do they work?

Yoosung: you dont know?

Zen: you just set your phone on top of the charger dude

Zen: no plugs to loose

Yoosung: unless it is the one plugging the charger to the wall

Yoosung: TT_TT

Yoosung: ive lost one of those before

Zen: you have a wireless charger?

Yoosung: no...this is too my regular charger

707: how did you manage that?

Jumin:...

Yoosung: well i brought it with me to school once

Jumin: I feel we have gone off topic

Jumin: as much as I would love to learn more about this, today is not the day

Yoosung: OTL

Zen: i suppose that is true

707: i have visual on MC

707: man, she is running around the place

707: LIKE A BOSS

Yoosung: that is what I am saying

Yoosung: she reminds me of Rika when she would plan evens

Jumin: Please inform her that I would like to speak with her at her convenience

Yoosung: ok

Jumin: Please do your best and do not make my wife work herself to death

Yoosung: TT_TT

Yoosung: i better get back then, see you all later

-Yoosung has left the chat-

Zen: I better go too, need to wrap up this rehearsal

Zen: Wish MC the best of luck from me~

-Zen has left the chat-

707: ah

707: she ran to go save something from falling off the table

707: she tripped

707: YOOSUNG TO THE RESCUE

707:...

707: and Yoosung is down too

Jumin: Stop spying on my wife and send me a feed of that camera

707: yeah yeah

707: you are lucky i have actual work to do

707: might watch this for a good hbc break later

Jumin: send me the feed!

707: DEFENDER 707 IS OFF

707: NYYOOOMMM

-707 has left the chat-

Jumin: Luciel

Jumin: fine

Jumin: MC, if you see this please be careful and call me

Jumin: I miss you terribly

Jumin: good luck my bright angel!

-Jumin has left the chat-

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Jumin was in the middle of writing a report when his phone went off. He glanced at the caller ID to see that to read 'MC'. Without hesitation he picked up the phone and swiped the answer the call.

"Hello MC," he said, a smile came across his face at the words. "How are you?"

"Ah, I am fine honey!" MC said a bit frantic "Sorry it took so long to call you back. We had some...issues." she said with a sigh. Jumin's brows furrowed with worry.

"Are you sure my love? It does not sound like you are stressed." He turned his chair to face out the window, toward the direction that MC was working at. His office had an amazing view, he could see most of the city from that window, so it was no surprise that Jumin was able to pick a location so easily for the banquet. "Plus, I heard you took a nasty fall...I should send over some security guards to do the heavy work for you." he stated flatly.

"Ah! What? No...how do you know that?" MC asked, a bit horrified. "No. I am fine. I just have a scratch on my arm. It was no big deal honey."

"No big deal? My wife got hurt, and that is unacceptable." Jumin stood up and began to pace. "Yoosung should have been more focused and not fooling around on the chat..." Jumin began to rant, but it was broken up by MC chuckling on the other side.

"Jumin, I was just being clumsy, and I let Yoosung have a break because he is working so hard." MC reassured Jumin, who paused at her chuckle, a light blush on his cheeks. "Everything will be perfect tonight...you just have to relax and let me handle it..." MC paused for a moment. "Oh...I am getting another call...I will have to call you later...I love you Jumin!" MC chimed happily.

"I love you too...please try to be more careful.." he wished MC.

"I will! I promise! Have a good day at work!" MC finished before she hung up. Jumin just pulled his phone down to his face and just looked at the number flash before locking again. He brushed his hand through his hair setting his phone down on his desk before turning back to the window. He had hoped MC would be okay. He also appreciated all of her hard work, and that is what sparked the idea. He decided to book MC a full spa day when this is all over. That is when he heard a knock on the door. Jaehee came in after being prompted too.

"Mr. Han, I am done with all of my work...should I head over to help prepare for the banquet?" she asked, as if she didn't know the answer.

"...please do..." was all Jumin said.

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Chatroom Log, 4:36

-Jumin has entered the chat-

Jumin: MC are you here?

Yoosung: oh, she said she was going to go pick up the cake

Jumin: picking up the cake?

Jumin: why was it not delivered?

Yoosung: I...am not sure

Jaehee: She wanted to make sure that if they made any mistakes, they would fix it on the spot

Zen: that...sounds familiar...

Yoosung: I know what you mean

Yoosung: i think Jumin is rubbing off on her

Jumin: Perfect

Zen: -_-

Jaehee:...

Jumin: See to it that all of MC's hard work is not in vein!

Jumin: However, I would have preferred that she had it delivered

Jaehee: I understand

Zen: cut MC some slack, she just wants this to be perfect

Jumin: I understand

Jumin: but I cannot help but worry

Yoosung: you should relax! we are working hard to make this whole thing perfect!

-707 has entered the chat-

707: are you maybe thinking of when MC tripped earlier?

707: to be fair, I dont think that was her fault...

Yoosung: 0.0

Yoosung: How did you know that?

Jaehee: MC tripped?

707: I saw for myself

707: i have hacks on all the security cameras in the building

707: it was hilarious

Yoosung: WHAT?

707: I think it was even more hilarious when YOU tripped

Yoosung: O.O;

Zen: is she okay?

Jaehee: she didn't mention anything earlier...she must be okay if she is still moving as quickly as she is

Jumin: I will have her see a doctor when all of this

Jumin: knowing her...she won't admit any pain until this banquet is over

Yoosung: true...

Zen: oh, I just got out of rehearsal...I am on my way home so I can get ready

Jaehee: yes good

Jaehee: I look forward to your role as the master of ceremonies

Zen: to be honest I am a bit nervous

Zen: I have never done anything like that before...most of my roles usually have scripts

Jumin: a program will do just as good for you

Zen: =_(

Zen: it is not that simple, geez

Jaehee: I know, acting is serious work

Zen: Thank you Jaehee

Jaehee: ^^

707: MC is walking through the entrance now

Yoosung: oh! I see her, I will got and help her

Yoosung: That box looks huge!

-Yoosung has left the chat-

Jaehee: I will go too,

Jaehee: Zen, see you when you get here

-Jaehee has left the chat-

Jumin: I should hurry and leave as well...

Jumin: Luciel, please keep a eye on MC.

707: will do!

-Jumin has left the chat-

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Jumin tied his tie as Driver Kim drove to the banquet venue. He had taken a quick trip home, hoping to find MC getting ready as well. When he arrived home, he saw that Elizabeth the 3rd had been feed and taken care of. He must have missed MC coming home, damn. So he quickly got ready himself and headed out.

He took a quick glance out the window to see the street people just wondering about. He often wondered what it would be like to be...like them? Simple jobs and simple lifes. He knew that he would never truly know for himself, but that was why he loved MC. She would be his window to see into the lives of all the street wonderers. Jumin's eyes soon rested on some unusual looking fellows. He turned his head to look forward when he thought one of them had made eye-contact with him...but that was not possible. For one his windows where tented and another Driver Kim was driving so fast by the group.

As Driver Kim pulled into the parking lot of the venue, Jumin had a small feeling of worry. He looked back to the area he saw the group and noticed that they were gone. Maybe they were far enough from the building that Jumin could not see them anymore? Jumin shook the thoughts out of his head and began to focus on the night ahead. He looked at his watch to see he had arrived on time now, 6:30pm. Looking up he noticed a small crown of paparazzi outside the building ready for the next scoop. With a heavy sigh the door was opened for Jumin to exit and he began to walk forward. His only thoughts began to migrate to finding MC.

Bypassing the paparazzi, he walked into the building's front entrance with his usual cool stride. He began to adjust his cuff links when he walked into the banquet hall, being welcomed by calm, yet elegant music. Jumin looked to see a live orchestra playing in the corner of the hall and each member dressed in black themes. Jumin smiled a bit as he thought about all of the late nights MC had planning each detail. He walked more forward to see the room decorated with fabulous lights, not too bright and yet gave the room a special glow. He had remembered over hearing MC's phone call about those. MC was having a hard time finding words for the look this is. -You know...it has to make everyone there feel special...like the feeling you get for doing a good job!- was a noteworthy quote that Jumin had kept close in his heart, MC cared so much for others. This thought made his need to see MC and complement her work even greater. He looked around the hall and then noticed Jaehee standing by stage, giving Zen a few words before he would act as this events Master of Ceremonies. Jumin briskly walked up to them.

"Good evening Zen, Assistant Kang." he greeted the two. This must have surprised them because they both turned to Jumin with an odd look on their face.

"...Good evening Mr. Han." Jaehee nodded back, "I was not expecting you to come so soon...you didn't escort Mr. Chairman?" she asked.

"Yeah, don't you think you should escort your own father to his own party?" Zen asked. Jumin just folded his arms.

"He said he would rather be escorted by Esmeralda." he was referring to his father's new lover. He had never personally met this one, but this relationship seemed to last longer than his past flings. "Have either of you seen MC? I want to complement her hard work." Jumin smiled more. Jaehee looked around.

"Last time I saw her she was in the kitchen...something about being a chef short?" Jaehee mentioned. Jumin just thanked the two, and wished Zen good luck. He began to walk toward the kitchen, remembering his conversation with MC to include the RFA in this event. Jumin didn't want to confuse people with event held by RFA when it was held by C&R. MC insisted that it was reasonable because they were close with the members of the RFA. When Jumin finally agreed to ask V, that is when she brought up the idea of letting Zen be the MoC. Jumin was not a fan of the idea, but MC reassured him that Zen was a professional.

Jumin opened the door to the kitchen to see tons of people working hard, baking this, breading that and what not. Jumin will be the first to admit that he did not understand cooking and usually left that to his own personal chef to do it all. That changed because of MC. MC would usually surprise Jumin with cakes, pies or even a full course meal some days. Finally, he saw a familiar brunette in the far corner of the kitchen...covered with flour. Jumin's brow furrowed. The thought of MC spending the night cooking in the kitchen instead of just enjoying all of her hard work made him upset. He walked over by her side to watch what she was doing a bit closer. MC took notice of the change in tone in the room and looked up to Jumin, with a smile brimming with happiness.

"Hi honey!" MC chimed with her voice filled with enthusiasm. "How does everything look?" she asked not stopping with her cooking. She was working on rolling some dough.

"What are you doing?" Jumin asked a bit flatly. MC paused a bit confused.

"...you don't like the decorations?" she asked a bit disappointing. The tone in her voice brought Jumin back to his reason for finding the love of his life.

"Oh...no. I wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job with the decorations my love..." he smiled and then frowned again looking to her clothes. Although she looked quite adorable to Jumin, this was not how he wanted his wife to look in front of his company, let alone his father. "I wanted to know what happened for you to end up this way?" he took her hand and gently pulled MC away from her work. MC just looked back to the mound of dough, then down to herself, and then up to Jumin.

"Oh, well one of the chefs had began to get sick. So I sent them home and decided to hop into his place until we got the majority of the cooking done." MC reasoned with Jumin, which only made Jumin look her up and down.

"MC I know you wanted to help but...I need you to be presentable tonight." he paused "...you always look beautiful to me, but as the wife of the heir of C&R on a night like this..." MC gently pulled away from Jumin. Obviously nerves and fatigue began to set in as MC began to panic a bit, her floured hand brushing her hair in an attempt to cope.

"Oh...oh no...I am so sorry Jumin...I..." MC was tearing up. This whole event must have been a stressful time for her. Jumin came closer in an attempt to sooth his wife.

"MC, please calm down...we can fix this." he began to try to hug MC, but she pulled away quickly.

"NO...I don't want you looking dirty like me..." her voice was in a quiet hysterics. Jumin simply took his hand and began to stroke her cheek.

"Love...relax...we can fix this." Jumin began to explain calmly. "I took into account that something like this would happen. The second floor of this building has a dressing room...shower and all." he smiled to her, her body becoming less tense now. "All I have to do is get a dress delivered...okay?" he finished. MC wiped away what tears started and smiled to Jumin.

"Who do I call?" MC asked, but Jumin took his other hand and brought MC in for a sweet kiss on her head.

"Let me love, you have taken care of enough..." Jumin whispered to her, then letting her go. She just quickly rushed out of the kitchen. Jumin then turned to the staff, who watched MC's mini break down. "Please see to it that everything is taken care of...do what you must..." he stated in his cool tone, reaching down for his phone. That is when he noticed MC's phone on the kitchen table. He casually picked it up and placed it into his pocket to give to MC later. Last thing he wanted was for MC to 'loose' her phone and panic again. He took out his phone, dialed the number to the nearest dress shop and ordered the most expensive dress he could at a moments notice. He also paid to have it delivered to the building...as soon as possible.

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Jumin tied his tie as Driver Kim drove to the banquet venue. He had taken a quick trip home, hoping to find MC getting ready as well. When he arrived home, he saw that Elizabeth the 3rd had been feed and taken care of. He must have missed MC coming home, damn. So he quickly got ready himself and headed out.

He took a quick glance out the window to see the street people just wondering about. He often wondered what it would be like to be...like them? Simple jobs and simple lifes. He knew that he would never truly know for himself, but that was why he loved MC. She would be his window to see into the lives of all the street wonderers. Jumin's eyes soon rested on some unusual looking fellows. He turned his head to look forward when he thought one of them had made eye-contact with him...but that was not possible. For one his windows where tented and another Driver Kim was driving so fast by the group.

As Driver Kim pulled into the parking lot of the venue, Jumin had a small feeling of worry. He looked back to the area he saw the group and noticed that they were gone. Maybe they were far enough from the building that Jumin could not see them anymore? Jumin shook the thoughts out of his head and began to focus on the night ahead. He looked at his watch to see he had arrived on time now, 6:30pm. Looking up he noticed a small crown of paparazzi outside the building ready for the next scoop. With a heavy sigh the door was opened for Jumin to exit and he began to walk forward. His only thoughts began to migrate to finding MC.

Bypassing the paparazzi, he walked into the building's front entrance with his usual cool stride. He began to adjust his cuff links when he walked into the banquet hall, being welcomed by calm, yet elegant music. Jumin looked to see a live orchestra playing in the corner of the hall and each member dressed in black themes. Jumin smiled a bit as he thought about all of the late nights MC had planning each detail. He walked more forward to see the room decorated with fabulous lights, not too bright and yet gave the room a special glow. He had remembered over hearing MC's phone call about those. MC was having a hard time finding words for the look this is. -You know...it has to make everyone there feel special...like the feeling you get for doing a good job!- was a noteworthy quote that Jumin had kept close in his heart, MC cared so much for others. This thought made his need to see MC and complement her work even greater. He looked around the hall and then noticed Jaehee standing by stage, giving Zen a few words before he would act as this events Master of Ceremonies. Jumin briskly walked up to them.

"Good evening Zen, Assistant Kang." he greeted the two. This must have surprised them because they both turned to Jumin with an odd look on their face.

"...Good evening Mr. Han." Jaehee nodded back, "I was not expecting you to come so soon...you didn't escort Mr. Chairman?" she asked.

"Yeah, don't you think you should escort your own father to his own party?" Zen asked. Jumin just folded his arms.

"He said he would rather be escorted by Esmeralda." he was referring to his father's new lover. He had never personally met this one, but this relationship seemed to last longer than his past flings. "Have either of you seen MC? I want to complement her hard work." Jumin smiled more. Jaehee looked around.

"Last time I saw her she was in the kitchen...something about being a chef short?" Jaehee mentioned. Jumin just thanked the two, and wished Zen good luck. He began to walk toward the kitchen, remembering his conversation with MC to include the RFA in this event. Jumin didn't want to confuse people with event held by RFA when it was held by C&R. MC insisted that it was reasonable because they were close with the members of the RFA. When Jumin finally agreed to ask V, that is when she brought up the idea of letting Zen be the MoC. Jumin was not a fan of the idea, but MC reassured him that Zen was a professional.

Jumin opened the door to the kitchen to see tons of people working hard, baking this, breading that and what not. Jumin will be the first to admit that he did not understand cooking and usually left that to his own personal chef to do it all. That changed because of MC. MC would usually surprise Jumin with cakes, pies or even a full course meal some days. Finally, he saw a familiar brunette in the far corner of the kitchen...covered with flour. Jumin's brow furrowed. The thought of MC spending the night cooking in the kitchen instead of just enjoying all of her hard work made him upset. He walked over by her side to watch what she was doing a bit closer. MC took notice of the change in tone in the room and looked up to Jumin, with a smile brimming with happiness.

"Hi honey!" MC chimed with her voice filled with enthusiasm. "How does everything look?" she asked not stopping with her cooking. She was working on rolling some dough.

"What are you doing?" Jumin asked a bit flatly. MC paused a bit confused.

"...you don't like the decorations?" she asked a bit disappointing. The tone in her voice brought Jumin back to his reason for finding the love of his life.

"Oh...no. I wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job with the decorations my love..." he smiled and then frowned again looking to her clothes. Although she looked quite adorable to Jumin, this was not how he wanted his wife to look in front of his company, let alone his father. "I wanted to know what happened for you to end up this way?" he took her hand and gently pulled MC away from her work. MC just looked back to the mound of dough, then down to herself, and then up to Jumin.

"Oh, well one of the chefs had began to get sick. So I sent them home and decided to hop into his place until we got the majority of the cooking done." MC reasoned with Jumin, which only made Jumin look her up and down.

"MC I know you wanted to help but...I need you to be presentable tonight." he paused "...you always look beautiful to me, but as the wife of the heir of C&R on a night like this..." MC gently pulled away from Jumin. Obviously nerves and fatigue began to set in as MC began to panic a bit, her floured hand brushing her hair in an attempt to cope.

"Oh...oh no...I am so sorry Jumin...I..." MC was tearing up. This whole event must have been a stressful time for her. Jumin came closer in an attempt to sooth his wife.

"MC, please calm down...we can fix this." he began to try to hug MC, but she pulled away quickly.

"NO...I don't want you looking dirty like me..." her voice was in a quiet hysterics. Jumin simply took his hand and began to stroke her cheek.

"Love...relax...we can fix this." Jumin began to explain calmly. "I took into account that something like this would happen. The second floor of this building has a dressing room...shower and all." he smiled to her, her body becoming less tense now. "All I have to do is get a dress delivered...okay?" he finished. MC wiped away what tears started and smiled to Jumin.

"Who do I call?" MC asked, but Jumin took his other hand and brought MC in for a sweet kiss on her head.

"Let me love, you have taken care of enough..." Jumin whispered to her, then letting her go. She just quickly rushed out of the kitchen. Jumin then turned to the staff, who watched MC's mini break down. "Please see to it that everything is taken care of...do what you must..." he stated in his cool tone, reaching down for his phone. That is when he noticed MC's phone on the kitchen table. He casually picked it up and placed it into his pocket to give to MC later. Last thing he wanted was for MC to 'loose' her phone and panic again. He took out his phone, dialed the number to the nearest dress shop and ordered the most expensive dress he could at a moments notice. He also paid to have it delivered to the building...as soon as possible.

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It had been a long day, and an even longer night. The banquet was nearing it's end, with it's guests beginning to leave. Jumin came back into the banquet hall, loosening his tie after seeing his father and company off. His father was red cheeked and merry from the night's festivities. Jumin made sure he had made it safely to his vehicle, and then simply walked back inside. He looked at the nearly empty banquet hall and all of the decorations now seeming less formal, almost like a spell broke. That reminded Jumin of that one fairy tale he was read too as child. What was it called again? He thought it over, now looking at the clean up crew begin their nightly chores. His mind now went to a single focus...where was his wife? He had remembered seeing a glimpse of her at one point during the ceremony...behind the scenes. MC should have been front and center of it all, it was her hard work after all. He also knew that she was the type of person who was just happy to participate.

Jumin looked around, he saw Yoosung and Zen having a few drinks.

"Cheers Yoosung! This was a good night!" Zen chimed with his glass raised high. Yoosung hesitated a bit.

"Should we not wait and toast with the others?" Yoosung asked, but Zen laughed, making it obvious that THIS was not his first drink of the night.

"You are right...let's gather everyone..." Zen stated, looking over at Jumin then. "Oi, Jumin! Come and toast with us!" he called out. Jumin only looked around a bit more.

"Gladly, but first I want to find MC, have you seen her?" Jumin called back. Zen and Yoosung looked to each other a bit confused.

"...last time I saw her she was heading to the kitchen to check on the cooks..." Yoosung said in a thinking tone. With that Jumin went to the kitchen. "But...that was a few hours ago..." Yoosung stated to Zen, before getting just as curious and starting to look himself. Jumin opened the doors to the entrance of the kitchen, and only say Jaehee nibbling on some left over cake. When she took notice of Jumin, she quickly stopped, obviously flustered that she had been caught and by her boss no doubt. Jumin took a few strides toward Jaehee.

"Assistant Kang...have you seen MC?" he asking, not even really paying attention to what she was doing beforehand. Jaehee began to shake the crumbs off or her hands.

"I think last time we spoke she was in the bathroom...but that had to been hours ago." Jaehee answered. No one had seen MC for a few hours? how was that possible? Jumin began to pull out his phone quickly and dialed 707. If anyone could give him a quick location on MC it would be him. There was a few dial tones before he picked up.

"Hello?" Seven chimed up from the other side of the line. Jumin turned away and left the kitchen, Jaehee following soon after.

"Luciel...can you give me a location on MC? No one knows where she went to." Jumin asked a bit dry. There was very clear keyboard strokes in the background as the conversation went on.

"Yeah, hang on a sec..." there was a slight pause that turned into silence. Jumin could tell something had happened. "Oh...I can't find her in the building...do you think she went ahead on home?" Seven asked. Jumin began to get frustrated by that point...all he wanted to do was see his wife.

"Of course not...Driver Kim would have told me so." Jumin spat back. Seven began to type a bit more.

"Relax...I can track the RFA app on her phone..." another pause, then there was an air of confusion on Seven's voice. "The tracker says she is right next to you..."

"Right next to me? Stop joking around...I think I would have noticed if she was-" Jumin said as he placed his hand in his pocket. When he did, he had a grim reminder.

"That is where the tracker says she is..." Seven said. Jumin felt something in his pocket and brought it out to see it was MC's phone. Jumin held it out in front of him, feeling a sinking in his gut.

"...I have her phone. I was going to give it back to her but...I didn't see her all night..." Jumin mumbled into the phone. It was a small thing, really thoughtless. Most people would revel in the fact that they held something so dear to someone else in their possession. Jumin, however, felt a bit sick. If MC didn't have her phone then there was no way of him to get in touch with her. That was a fear of Jumin's, not being able to get into contact with the love of his life? By then his expression had went cold, and Zen had come up to him and Jaehee not fully understanding the situation.

"Oh...oooohhhh...that's why..." Seven said in response.

"...the dressing room...do you have a camera in the dressing room?" Jumin asked with his C&R voice...a very serious and flat voice. "I...let me see what room that is..." Seven began to click away when Yoosung came into the hall. He had seemed in a frenzy as he came, almost tripping again, into the group now crowded around Jumin.

"Jumin...Zen...I...I think something is wrong.." Yoosung said between breaths. Jumin turned his attention to the small college student. "I went to see if maybe MC was up in that room she got changed in...and I think you guys better come look for yourself..." he finally finished. Jumin didn't even wait for a conference, did not wait on the decisions or discussions of the other members. With quick but smooth strides he began to walk up the stairs. At first, his steps were only brisk. The closer and closer he got to the dressing room, the faster Jumin would move. He really gave his security a run for their money when Jumin made a mad dash up the steps, so he had been alone when the door labeled "Ladies Dressing" came into his sight, Jumin broke into a sprint. The logical part of his brain had told him over and over again that he was overreacting, MC was more than likely home. She had somehow gotten back to the penthouse on her own and was now happily dosed off on the couch of the living room, Elizabeth the 3rd resting on her lap waiting for him to get home. Jumin wanted to believe this...he desperately wanted to believe this story he had weaved into his head. His hand firmly grasped the door knob and he practically kicked the door down trying to let himself in. What he had found made the pit in his stomach deepen.

It was an empty room...but it was soul crushingly empty. Jumin looked around to see that a few things were out of place...at least from where they should be in any normal setting. Pillows from the couch had been thrown across the room, clothes scattered on the floor...bottles of the perfume Jumin purchased just for MC were broken every where, giving the room a nice fragrance of emptiness. After all, perfume smells its best on the one you love and was nothing more than stale water crashed on the floor. Jumin took a few steps in to investigate a bit further when he noticed the window open as well. Jumin would have not found this odd, maybe MC accidentally broke the bottles and had to get some fresh air...it was the second floor after all. That is when he also noticed the window had been broken. There was glass on the floor so...it was broken from the outside. Jumin stopped in his tracks, as if he just theorized the worst had happened. He didn't notice the other RFA members OR the security enter the room, he just continued to look around the room. Jumin was in denial...or maybe even in shock...but he just continued to look. He should have listened to Jaehee as she was calling him to come out of the room. It had fallen silent on Jumin, all of the member's voices. Jumin then saw a shoe. It was a strapped high heel Jumin had picked out...however it was odd...why only 1 of them? He looked...and looked...her other shoes were there...but not the mate to his. Jumin looked up to the others in the room, they all looked to one spot by the window...barely out of sight. Jumin followed their glances, and then a rush of panic ran over his mind. It was a bloody foot print. No doubt from all of the broken glass...

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"You promise you will come then?" Jumin asked his wife as she tied his tie around his neck. MC only smiled and nodded.

"Jumin, I've told you a million times that I would go," she paused, finishing the tie and firmly but gently placing her hands on his shoulders. "It's important to you, and I want to support you in every way I can!" she smiled. Jumin smiled himself, being warmed by his wife's words and smile.

"I just want to make sure. After all we will both be too busy today." Jumin pointed out to MC, she just frowned and sighed as she turned tend to her own clothes, grabbing a nice summer dress Jumin had gotten her on their last vacation to the beach.

"I know~ and I hate it." MC just groaned. See, today was the date of a very important banquet for Jumin's company. He spend the last month planning it, and even enlisted the help of the RFA on some of the planning. MC was a big part of it, considering she WAS the offical party planner of the RFA. They worked very hard to make this banquet special for not only the company's reputation, but enjoyable for employees and all. Each detail was maticulausly planned down to the color of the table cloths. It was especially important to Jumin because this would be the banquet honoring his father's offical retirement and mark Jumin's take over. MC finished dressing and then began to brush her hair. "You just focus on your work today hun, and I will get everything ready for tonight!" she turned back to Jumin, who was just watching her, and gave another smile. Jumin so did adore that smile. He went to embrace his wife, then he would bring her face up to look at his.

"I do not look forward to being separated from you for so long...I will call you at lunch." he breathed to her, before planing a soft kiss on her forehead. MC's smile brightened more. "After the banquet...I plan to make up for all of this separation time..." he continued as he began to play with MC's hair. MC then giggled as she wrapped her arms around Jumin's waist.

"I look forward to it..." she said, giving Jumin a kiss on the lips. Jumin deepened the kiss, seeing this as a chance to have some fun and then worked his hands up MC's back. The passion was getting more and more deepened until a phone began to ring. The two broke away slowly, locking eyes for a moment. Jumin cleared his throat pulling away completly as he went to his phone. MC began to straighten her hair and began finishing her morning routine adn Jumin anwsered his phone.

"This is Jumin Han...what?...Oh, I see, I will handle it when I get to the office...Thank you..." he hung up, MC assumed it was Jaehee, she would be the only one who would call at this time. Jumin turned back to MC. "I didn't expect to begin this hell so soon..." he said going back to MC. Jumin went to give MC another parting kiss. Usually when Jumin went to work, it was a lot less dramatic. However this day they were both so busy that they would not see each other again before the banquet, which was at 6pm. It was currently 6:53am. "I will miss you every moment I am away..." he said, gripping MC's hand one last time. MC gave a somber smile.

"I love you Jumin...have a good day at work!" she chimed as he let go and then left for his day.

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Chatroom, 1:04pm

-Jumin has entered the chat-

Jumin: How is everything going?

Jaehee: Everything on my end is going smoothly

Jaehee: I just have to finish a few more files before I can take the rest of the day to help set up

Jumin: Alright

Jumin: How about everyone else?

Yoosung: aahhh

Yoosung: sooo tired

Yoosung: but...everything on our end is good

Yoosung: MC is working with the decorators right now

Zen: did you stay up too late playing video games?

Yoosung: NO

Zen: really?

Yoosung: i couldnt sleep all night. must be because i stay up often?

-707 enters the chat-

Yoosung: I feel bad because MC is working circles around me.

707: MY POOR YOOSUNG

707: you should just never sleep

707: like me!

Zen: that...does not sound healthy...

707: what else is new?

Jaehee: I must say that i can relate to Yoosung

Yoosung: ?

Jaehee: I don't get much sleep either, but its mostly due to work

Zen: Maybe if Jumin would not work you so much...

Jumin: Nonsense

Jumin: Jaehee works about the average that most assistants usually do

Jumin: Assistant Kang just works overly well

Yoosung: is...is that suppose to be a complement?

707: i think so

Zen: a terrible one if you ask me

Jaehee:...

Jaehee: Anyways, I must excuse myself to finish my work.

Yoosung: SEE YOU SOON

Zen: Bye

-Jaehee has left the chat-

Jumin: Assistant Kang is on top performance, Yoosung is struggling

Jumin: anything else?

Yoosung: TT_TT

707: security should be covered

707: ive got eyes on the whole building!

707: THE DEFENDER OF JUSTICE WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO IS IN NEED OF RESCUING!

Zen: after my rehersal, I should be able to make it about an hour before it starts

Zen: getting ready to look presentable

Zen: not that THAT will be too hard to do

Zen: my handsome body just needs a tune up before I go

Jumin: I am kind of curious

Jumin: Yoosung, what is MC doing right now that she cannot be in the chat?

Zen: are you ignoring me?

Yoosung: like i said, helping the decorators...

Yoosung: she mentioned she forgot to charge her phone, so it is in the kitchen charging

Jumin: Her phone is dead?

Zen: -_-

Zen: I am being ignored

Jumin: I will have to buy her a new phone that has longer batter life

Yoosung: OR you could get her a wireless charger is you are that worried about it

Jumin: wireless charger...I didn't even know those existed

Jumin: how do they work?

Yoosung: you dont know?

Zen: you just set your phone on top of the charger dude

Zen: no plugs to loose

Yoosung: unless it is the one plugging the charger to the wall

Yoosung: TT_TT

Yoosung: ive lost one of those before

Zen: you have a wireless charger?

Yoosung: no...this is too my regular charger

707: how did you manage that?

Jumin:...

Yoosung: well i brought it with me to school once

Jumin: I feel we have gone off topic

Jumin: as much as I would love to learn more about this, today is not the day

Yoosung: OTL

Zen: i suppose that is true

707: i have visual on MC

707: man, she is running around the place

707: LIKE A BOSS

Yoosung: that is what I am saying

Yoosung: she reminds me of Rika when she would plan evens

Jumin: Please inform her that I would like to speak with her at her convenience

Yoosung: ok

Jumin: Please do your best and do not make my wife work herself to death

Yoosung: TT_TT

Yoosung: i better get back then, see you all later

-Yoosung has left the chat-

Zen: I better go too, need to wrap up this rehearsal

Zen: Wish MC the best of luck from me~

-Zen has left the chat-

707: ah

707: she ran to go save something from falling off the table

707: she tripped

707: YOOSUNG TO THE RESCUE

707:...

707: and Yoosung is down too

Jumin: Stop spying on my wife and send me a feed of that camera

707: yeah yeah

707: you are lucky i have actual work to do

707: might watch this for a good hbc break later

Jumin: send me the feed!

707: DEFENDER 707 IS OFF

707: NYYOOOMMM

-707 has left the chat-

Jumin: Luciel

Jumin: fine

Jumin: MC, if you see this please be careful and call me

Jumin: I miss you terribly

Jumin: good luck my bright angel!

-Jumin has left the chat-

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Jumin was in the middle of writing a report when his phone went off. He glanced at the caller ID to see that to read 'MC'. Without hesitation he picked up the phone and swiped the answer the call.

"Hello MC," he said, a smile came across his face at the words. "How are you?"

"Ah, I am fine honey!" MC said a bit frantic "Sorry it took so long to call you back. We had some...issues." she said with a sigh. Jumin's brows furrowed with worry.

"Are you sure my love? It does not sound like you are stressed." He turned his chair to face out the window, toward the direction that MC was working at. His office had an amazing view, he could see most of the city from that window, so it was no surprise that Jumin was able to pick a location so easily for the banquet. "Plus, I heard you took a nasty fall...I should send over some security guards to do the heavy work for you." he stated flatly.

"Ah! What? No...how do you know that?" MC asked, a bit horrified. "No. I am fine. I just have a scratch on my arm. It was no big deal honey."

"No big deal? My wife got hurt, and that is unacceptable." Jumin stood up and began to pace. "Yoosung should have been more focused and not fooling around on the chat..." Jumin began to rant, but it was broken up by MC chuckling on the other side.

"Jumin, I was just being clumsy, and I let Yoosung have a break because he is working so hard." MC reassured Jumin, who paused at her chuckle, a light blush on his cheeks. "Everything will be perfect tonight...you just have to relax and let me handle it..." MC paused for a moment. "Oh...I am getting another call...I will have to call you later...I love you Jumin!" MC chimed happily.

"I love you too...please try to be more careful.." he wished MC.

"I will! I promise! Have a good day at work!" MC finished before she hung up. Jumin just pulled his phone down to his face and just looked at the number flash before locking again. He brushed his hand through his hair setting his phone down on his desk before turning back to the window. He had hoped MC would be okay. He also appreciated all of her hard work, and that is what sparked the idea. He decided to book MC a full spa day when this is all over. That is when he heard a knock on the door. Jaehee came in after being prompted too.

"Mr. Han, I am done with all of my work...should I head over to help prepare for the banquet?" she asked, as if she didn't know the answer.

"...please do..." was all Jumin said.

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Chatroom Log, 4:36

-Jumin has entered the chat-

Jumin: MC are you here?

Yoosung: oh, she said she was going to go pick up the cake

Jumin: picking up the cake?

Jumin: why was it not delivered?

Yoosung: I...am not sure

Jaehee: She wanted to make sure that if they made any mistakes, they would fix it on the spot

Zen: that...sounds familiar...

Yoosung: I know what you mean

Yoosung: i think Jumin is rubbing off on her

Jumin: Perfect

Zen: -_-

Jaehee:...

Jumin: See to it that all of MC's hard work is not in vein!

Jumin: However, I would have preferred that she had it delivered

Jaehee: I understand

Zen: cut MC some slack, she just wants this to be perfect

Jumin: I understand

Jumin: but I cannot help but worry

Yoosung: you should relax! we are working hard to make this whole thing perfect!

-707 has entered the chat-

707: are you maybe thinking of when MC tripped earlier?

707: to be fair, I dont think that was her fault...

Yoosung: 0.0

Yoosung: How did you know that?

Jaehee: MC tripped?

707: I saw for myself

707: i have hacks on all the security cameras in the building

707: it was hilarious

Yoosung: WHAT?

707: I think it was even more hilarious when YOU tripped

Yoosung: O.O;

Zen: is she okay?

Jaehee: she didn't mention anything earlier...she must be okay if she is still moving as quickly as she is

Jumin: I will have her see a doctor when all of this

Jumin: knowing her...she won't admit any pain until this banquet is over

Yoosung: true...

Zen: oh, I just got out of rehearsal...I am on my way home so I can get ready

Jaehee: yes good

Jaehee: I look forward to your role as the master of ceremonies

Zen: to be honest I am a bit nervous

Zen: I have never done anything like that before...most of my roles usually have scripts

Jumin: a program will do just as good for you

Zen: =_(

Zen: it is not that simple, geez

Jaehee: I know, acting is serious work

Zen: Thank you Jaehee

Jaehee: ^^

707: MC is walking through the entrance now

Yoosung: oh! I see her, I will got and help her

Yoosung: That box looks huge!

-Yoosung has left the chat-

Jaehee: I will go too,

Jaehee: Zen, see you when you get here

-Jaehee has left the chat-

Jumin: I should hurry and leave as well...

Jumin: Luciel, please keep a eye on MC.

707: will do!

-Jumin has left the chat-

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Jumin tied his tie as Driver Kim drove to the banquet venue. He had taken a quick trip home, hoping to find MC getting ready as well. When he arrived home, he saw that Elizabeth the 3rd had been feed and taken care of. He must have missed MC coming home, damn. So he quickly got ready himself and headed out.

He took a quick glance out the window to see the street people just wondering about. He often wondered what it would be like to be...like them? Simple jobs and simple lifes. He knew that he would never truly know for himself, but that was why he loved MC. She would be his window to see into the lives of all the street wonderers. Jumin's eyes soon rested on some unusual looking fellows. He turned his head to look forward when he thought one of them had made eye-contact with him...but that was not possible. For one his windows where tented and another Driver Kim was driving so fast by the group.

As Driver Kim pulled into the parking lot of the venue, Jumin had a small feeling of worry. He looked back to the area he saw the group and noticed that they were gone. Maybe they were far enough from the building that Jumin could not see them anymore? Jumin shook the thoughts out of his head and began to focus on the night ahead. He looked at his watch to see he had arrived on time now, 6:30pm. Looking up he noticed a small crown of paparazzi outside the building ready for the next scoop. With a heavy sigh the door was opened for Jumin to exit and he began to walk forward. His only thoughts began to migrate to finding MC.

Bypassing the paparazzi, he walked into the building's front entrance with his usual cool stride. He began to adjust his cuff links when he walked into the banquet hall, being welcomed by calm, yet elegant music. Jumin looked to see a live orchestra playing in the corner of the hall and each member dressed in black themes. Jumin smiled a bit as he thought about all of the late nights MC had planning each detail. He walked more forward to see the room decorated with fabulous lights, not too bright and yet gave the room a special glow. He had remembered over hearing MC's phone call about those. MC was having a hard time finding words for the look this is. -You know...it has to make everyone there feel special...like the feeling you get for doing a good job!- was a noteworthy quote that Jumin had kept close in his heart, MC cared so much for others. This thought made his need to see MC and complement her work even greater. He looked around the hall and then noticed Jaehee standing by stage, giving Zen a few words before he would act as this events Master of Ceremonies. Jumin briskly walked up to them.

"Good evening Zen, Assistant Kang." he greeted the two. This must have surprised them because they both turned to Jumin with an odd look on their face.

"...Good evening Mr. Han." Jaehee nodded back, "I was not expecting you to come so soon...you didn't escort Mr. Chairman?" she asked.

"Yeah, don't you think you should escort your own father to his own party?" Zen asked. Jumin just folded his arms.

"He said he would rather be escorted by Esmeralda." he was referring to his father's new lover. He had never personally met this one, but this relationship seemed to last longer than his past flings. "Have either of you seen MC? I want to complement her hard work." Jumin smiled more. Jaehee looked around.

"Last time I saw her she was in the kitchen...something about being a chef short?" Jaehee mentioned. Jumin just thanked the two, and wished Zen good luck. He began to walk toward the kitchen, remembering his conversation with MC to include the RFA in this event. Jumin didn't want to confuse people with event held by RFA when it was held by C&R. MC insisted that it was reasonable because they were close with the members of the RFA. When Jumin finally agreed to ask V, that is when she brought up the idea of letting Zen be the MoC. Jumin was not a fan of the idea, but MC reassured him that Zen was a professional.

Jumin opened the door to the kitchen to see tons of people working hard, baking this, breading that and what not. Jumin will be the first to admit that he did not understand cooking and usually left that to his own personal chef to do it all. That changed because of MC. MC would usually surprise Jumin with cakes, pies or even a full course meal some days. Finally, he saw a familiar brunette in the far corner of the kitchen...covered with flour. Jumin's brow furrowed. The thought of MC spending the night cooking in the kitchen instead of just enjoying all of her hard work made him upset. He walked over by her side to watch what she was doing a bit closer. MC took notice of the change in tone in the room and looked up to Jumin, with a smile brimming with happiness.

"Hi honey!" MC chimed with her voice filled with enthusiasm. "How does everything look?" she asked not stopping with her cooking. She was working on rolling some dough.

"What are you doing?" Jumin asked a bit flatly. MC paused a bit confused.

"...you don't like the decorations?" she asked a bit disappointing. The tone in her voice brought Jumin back to his reason for finding the love of his life.

"Oh...no. I wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job with the decorations my love..." he smiled and then frowned again looking to her clothes. Although she looked quite adorable to Jumin, this was not how he wanted his wife to look in front of his company, let alone his father. "I wanted to know what happened for you to end up this way?" he took her hand and gently pulled MC away from her work. MC just looked back to the mound of dough, then down to herself, and then up to Jumin.

"Oh, well one of the chefs had began to get sick. So I sent them home and decided to hop into his place until we got the majority of the cooking done." MC reasoned with Jumin, which only made Jumin look her up and down.

"MC I know you wanted to help but...I need you to be presentable tonight." he paused "...you always look beautiful to me, but as the wife of the heir of C&R on a night like this..." MC gently pulled away from Jumin. Obviously nerves and fatigue began to set in as MC began to panic a bit, her floured hand brushing her hair in an attempt to cope.

"Oh...oh no...I am so sorry Jumin...I..." MC was tearing up. This whole event must have been a stressful time for her. Jumin came closer in an attempt to sooth his wife.

"MC, please calm down...we can fix this." he began to try to hug MC, but she pulled away quickly.

"NO...I don't want you looking dirty like me..." her voice was in a quiet hysterics. Jumin simply took his hand and began to stroke her cheek.

"Love...relax...we can fix this." Jumin began to explain calmly. "I took into account that something like this would happen. The second floor of this building has a dressing room...shower and all." he smiled to her, her body becoming less tense now. "All I have to do is get a dress delivered...okay?" he finished. MC wiped away what tears started and smiled to Jumin.

"Who do I call?" MC asked, but Jumin took his other hand and brought MC in for a sweet kiss on her head.

"Let me love, you have taken care of enough..." Jumin whispered to her, then letting her go. She just quickly rushed out of the kitchen. Jumin then turned to the staff, who watched MC's mini break down. "Please see to it that everything is taken care of...do what you must..." he stated in his cool tone, reaching down for his phone. That is when he noticed MC's phone on the kitchen table. He casually picked it up and placed it into his pocket to give to MC later. Last thing he wanted was for MC to 'loose' her phone and panic again. He took out his phone, dialed the number to the nearest dress shop and ordered the most expensive dress he could at a moments notice. He also paid to have it delivered to the building...as soon as possible.

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Jumin tied his tie as Driver Kim drove to the banquet venue. He had taken a quick trip home, hoping to find MC getting ready as well. When he arrived home, he saw that Elizabeth the 3rd had been feed and taken care of. He must have missed MC coming home, damn. So he quickly got ready himself and headed out.

He took a quick glance out the window to see the street people just wondering about. He often wondered what it would be like to be...like them? Simple jobs and simple lifes. He knew that he would never truly know for himself, but that was why he loved MC. She would be his window to see into the lives of all the street wonderers. Jumin's eyes soon rested on some unusual looking fellows. He turned his head to look forward when he thought one of them had made eye-contact with him...but that was not possible. For one his windows where tented and another Driver Kim was driving so fast by the group.

As Driver Kim pulled into the parking lot of the venue, Jumin had a small feeling of worry. He looked back to the area he saw the group and noticed that they were gone. Maybe they were far enough from the building that Jumin could not see them anymore? Jumin shook the thoughts out of his head and began to focus on the night ahead. He looked at his watch to see he had arrived on time now, 6:30pm. Looking up he noticed a small crown of paparazzi outside the building ready for the next scoop. With a heavy sigh the door was opened for Jumin to exit and he began to walk forward. His only thoughts began to migrate to finding MC.

Bypassing the paparazzi, he walked into the building's front entrance with his usual cool stride. He began to adjust his cuff links when he walked into the banquet hall, being welcomed by calm, yet elegant music. Jumin looked to see a live orchestra playing in the corner of the hall and each member dressed in black themes. Jumin smiled a bit as he thought about all of the late nights MC had planning each detail. He walked more forward to see the room decorated with fabulous lights, not too bright and yet gave the room a special glow. He had remembered over hearing MC's phone call about those. MC was having a hard time finding words for the look this is. -You know...it has to make everyone there feel special...like the feeling you get for doing a good job!- was a noteworthy quote that Jumin had kept close in his heart, MC cared so much for others. This thought made his need to see MC and complement her work even greater. He looked around the hall and then noticed Jaehee standing by stage, giving Zen a few words before he would act as this events Master of Ceremonies. Jumin briskly walked up to them.

"Good evening Zen, Assistant Kang." he greeted the two. This must have surprised them because they both turned to Jumin with an odd look on their face.

"...Good evening Mr. Han." Jaehee nodded back, "I was not expecting you to come so soon...you didn't escort Mr. Chairman?" she asked.

"Yeah, don't you think you should escort your own father to his own party?" Zen asked. Jumin just folded his arms.

"He said he would rather be escorted by Esmeralda." he was referring to his father's new lover. He had never personally met this one, but this relationship seemed to last longer than his past flings. "Have either of you seen MC? I want to complement her hard work." Jumin smiled more. Jaehee looked around.

"Last time I saw her she was in the kitchen...something about being a chef short?" Jaehee mentioned. Jumin just thanked the two, and wished Zen good luck. He began to walk toward the kitchen, remembering his conversation with MC to include the RFA in this event. Jumin didn't want to confuse people with event held by RFA when it was held by C&R. MC insisted that it was reasonable because they were close with the members of the RFA. When Jumin finally agreed to ask V, that is when she brought up the idea of letting Zen be the MoC. Jumin was not a fan of the idea, but MC reassured him that Zen was a professional.

Jumin opened the door to the kitchen to see tons of people working hard, baking this, breading that and what not. Jumin will be the first to admit that he did not understand cooking and usually left that to his own personal chef to do it all. That changed because of MC. MC would usually surprise Jumin with cakes, pies or even a full course meal some days. Finally, he saw a familiar brunette in the far corner of the kitchen...covered with flour. Jumin's brow furrowed. The thought of MC spending the night cooking in the kitchen instead of just enjoying all of her hard work made him upset. He walked over by her side to watch what she was doing a bit closer. MC took notice of the change in tone in the room and looked up to Jumin, with a smile brimming with happiness.

"Hi honey!" MC chimed with her voice filled with enthusiasm. "How does everything look?" she asked not stopping with her cooking. She was working on rolling some dough.

"What are you doing?" Jumin asked a bit flatly. MC paused a bit confused.

"...you don't like the decorations?" she asked a bit disappointing. The tone in her voice brought Jumin back to his reason for finding the love of his life.

"Oh...no. I wanted to tell you that you did a wonderful job with the decorations my love..." he smiled and then frowned again looking to her clothes. Although she looked quite adorable to Jumin, this was not how he wanted his wife to look in front of his company, let alone his father. "I wanted to know what happened for you to end up this way?" he took her hand and gently pulled MC away from her work. MC just looked back to the mound of dough, then down to herself, and then up to Jumin.

"Oh, well one of the chefs had began to get sick. So I sent them home and decided to hop into his place until we got the majority of the cooking done." MC reasoned with Jumin, which only made Jumin look her up and down.

"MC I know you wanted to help but...I need you to be presentable tonight." he paused "...you always look beautiful to me, but as the wife of the heir of C&R on a night like this..." MC gently pulled away from Jumin. Obviously nerves and fatigue began to set in as MC began to panic a bit, her floured hand brushing her hair in an attempt to cope.

"Oh...oh no...I am so sorry Jumin...I..." MC was tearing up. This whole event must have been a stressful time for her. Jumin came closer in an attempt to sooth his wife.

"MC, please calm down...we can fix this." he began to try to hug MC, but she pulled away quickly.

"NO...I don't want you looking dirty like me..." her voice was in a quiet hysterics. Jumin simply took his hand and began to stroke her cheek.

"Love...relax...we can fix this." Jumin began to explain calmly. "I took into account that something like this would happen. The second floor of this building has a dressing room...shower and all." he smiled to her, her body becoming less tense now. "All I have to do is get a dress delivered...okay?" he finished. MC wiped away what tears started and smiled to Jumin.

"Who do I call?" MC asked, but Jumin took his other hand and brought MC in for a sweet kiss on her head.

"Let me love, you have taken care of enough..." Jumin whispered to her, then letting her go. She just quickly rushed out of the kitchen. Jumin then turned to the staff, who watched MC's mini break down. "Please see to it that everything is taken care of...do what you must..." he stated in his cool tone, reaching down for his phone. That is when he noticed MC's phone on the kitchen table. He casually picked it up and placed it into his pocket to give to MC later. Last thing he wanted was for MC to 'loose' her phone and panic again. He took out his phone, dialed the number to the nearest dress shop and ordered the most expensive dress he could at a moments notice. He also paid to have it delivered to the building...as soon as possible.

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It had been a long day, and an even longer night. The banquet was nearing it's end, with it's guests beginning to leave. Jumin came back into the banquet hall, loosening his tie after seeing his father and company off. His father was red cheeked and merry from the night's festivities. Jumin made sure he had made it safely to his vehicle, and then simply walked back inside. He looked at the nearly empty banquet hall and all of the decorations now seeming less formal, almost like a spell broke. That reminded Jumin of that one fairy tale he was read too as child. What was it called again? He thought it over, now looking at the clean up crew begin their nightly chores. His mind now went to a single focus...where was his wife? He had remembered seeing a glimpse of her at one point during the ceremony...behind the scenes. MC should have been front and center of it all, it was her hard work after all. He also knew that she was the type of person who was just happy to participate.

Jumin looked around, he saw Yoosung and Zen having a few drinks.

"Cheers Yoosung! This was a good night!" Zen chimed with his glass raised high. Yoosung hesitated a bit.

"Should we not wait and toast with the others?" Yoosung asked, but Zen laughed, making it obvious that THIS was not his first drink of the night.

"You are right...let's gather everyone..." Zen stated, looking over at Jumin then. "Oi, Jumin! Come and toast with us!" he called out. Jumin only looked around a bit more.

"Gladly, but first I want to find MC, have you seen her?" Jumin called back. Zen and Yoosung looked to each other a bit confused.

"...last time I saw her she was heading to the kitchen to check on the cooks..." Yoosung said in a thinking tone. With that Jumin went to the kitchen. "But...that was a few hours ago..." Yoosung stated to Zen, before getting just as curious and starting to look himself. Jumin opened the doors to the entrance of the kitchen, and only say Jaehee nibbling on some left over cake. When she took notice of Jumin, she quickly stopped, obviously flustered that she had been caught and by her boss no doubt. Jumin took a few strides toward Jaehee.

"Assistant Kang...have you seen MC?" he asking, not even really paying attention to what she was doing beforehand. Jaehee began to shake the crumbs off or her hands.

"I think last time we spoke she was in the bathroom...but that had to been hours ago." Jaehee answered. No one had seen MC for a few hours? how was that possible? Jumin began to pull out his phone quickly and dialed 707. If anyone could give him a quick location on MC it would be him. There was a few dial tones before he picked up.

"Hello?" Seven chimed up from the other side of the line. Jumin turned away and left the kitchen, Jaehee following soon after.

"Luciel...can you give me a location on MC? No one knows where she went to." Jumin asked a bit dry. There was very clear keyboard strokes in the background as the conversation went on.

"Yeah, hang on a sec..." there was a slight pause that turned into silence. Jumin could tell something had happened. "Oh...I can't find her in the building...do you think she went ahead on home?" Seven asked. Jumin began to get frustrated by that point...all he wanted to do was see his wife.

"Of course not...Driver Kim would have told me so." Jumin spat back. Seven began to type a bit more.

"Relax...I can track the RFA app on her phone..." another pause, then there was an air of confusion on Seven's voice. "The tracker says she is right next to you..."

"Right next to me? Stop joking around...I think I would have noticed if she was-" Jumin said as he placed his hand in his pocket. When he did, he had a grim reminder.

"That is where the tracker says she is..." Seven said. Jumin felt something in his pocket and brought it out to see it was MC's phone. Jumin held it out in front of him, feeling a sinking in his gut.

"...I have her phone. I was going to give it back to her but...I didn't see her all night..." Jumin mumbled into the phone. It was a small thing, really thoughtless. Most people would revel in the fact that they held something so dear to someone else in their possession. Jumin, however, felt a bit sick. If MC didn't have her phone then there was no way of him to get in touch with her. That was a fear of Jumin's, not being able to get into contact with the love of his life? By then his expression had went cold, and Zen had come up to him and Jaehee not fully understanding the situation.

"Oh...oooohhhh...that's why..." Seven said in response.

"...the dressing room...do you have a camera in the dressing room?" Jumin asked with his C&R voice...a very serious and flat voice. "I...let me see what room that is..." Seven began to click away when Yoosung came into the hall. He had seemed in a frenzy as he came, almost tripping again, into the group now crowded around Jumin.

"Jumin...Zen...I...I think something is wrong.." Yoosung said between breaths. Jumin turned his attention to the small college student. "I went to see if maybe MC was up in that room she got changed in...and I think you guys better come look for yourself..." he finally finished. Jumin didn't even wait for a conference, did not wait on the decisions or discussions of the other members. With quick but smooth strides he began to walk up the stairs. At first, his steps were only brisk. The closer and closer he got to the dressing room, the faster Jumin would move. He really gave his security a run for their money when Jumin made a mad dash up the steps, so he had been alone when the door labeled "Ladies Dressing" came into his sight, Jumin broke into a sprint. The logical part of his brain had told him over and over again that he was overreacting, MC was more than likely home. She had somehow gotten back to the penthouse on her own and was now happily dosed off on the couch of the living room, Elizabeth the 3rd resting on her lap waiting for him to get home. Jumin wanted to believe this...he desperately wanted to believe this story he had weaved into his head. His hand firmly grasped the door knob and he practically kicked the door down trying to let himself in. What he had found made the pit in his stomach deepen.

It was an empty room...but it was soul crushingly empty. Jumin looked around to see that a few things were out of place...at least from where they should be in any normal setting. Pillows from the couch had been thrown across the room, clothes scattered on the floor...bottles of the perfume Jumin purchased just for MC were broken every where, giving the room a nice fragrance of emptiness. After all, perfume smells its best on the one you love and was nothing more than stale water crashed on the floor. Jumin took a few steps in to investigate a bit further when he noticed the window open as well. Jumin would have not found this odd, maybe MC accidentally broke the bottles and had to get some fresh air...it was the second floor after all. That is when he also noticed the window had been broken. There was glass on the floor so...it was broken from the outside. Jumin stopped in his tracks, as if he just theorized the worst had happened. He didn't notice the other RFA members OR the security enter the room, he just continued to look around the room. Jumin was in denial...or maybe even in shock...but he just continued to look. He should have listened to Jaehee as she was calling him to come out of the room. It had fallen silent on Jumin, all of the member's voices. Jumin then saw a shoe. It was a strapped high heel Jumin had picked out...however it was odd...why only 1 of them? He looked...and looked...her other shoes were there...but not the mate to his. Jumin looked up to the others in the room, they all looked to one spot by the window...barely out of sight. Jumin followed their glances, and then a rush of panic ran over his mind. It was a bloody foot print. No doubt from all of the broken glass...

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