"Personally, I have many reasons why I chose this place." Lydia replied.
"Like what?! Did you know we're going to have a dinner party or that Madame has sent away all the other girls for tonight?!
What if the girls weren't gone?! what if the party gone a little longer and the guests were still here!" Minnie questioned, "You picking this place seems almost as if..."
"As if I knew the girls were away, that I could come here without much trouble? that's because I did know Minnie...I didn't pick this place out of nowhere." Lydia replied.
Surprised, "How?! Did someone tell you to come here?!" Minnie asked.
Countering Minnie's question with one of her own "Who do you think tipped me in your opinion?" Lydia said.
"It was Cyrus, wasn't it?" Minnie said knowingly but "No, Cyrus had no idea he was even coming to the dinner party in the first place...Ha-yoon dragged him here after all.
Besides I wouldn't put him at risk, he's dealing with something of his own at the moment." Lydia replied smiling.
"Why are you not telling her everything Lydia?" Salvatore asked, "I don't want to tell her the answer just like that, I want her to figure it out herself." Lydia replied.
"You promised to explain everything to me, I am putting my trust in you and you want to play a game?" Minnie asked.
"Minnie, you have become an unexpected milestone in my plans, if I wanted to... I could've gotten rid of you, you're strong but no match to me.
So instead of harming you, I decided to honor our relationship as co-worker, and play a guessing game...Like we did in the old days." Lydia said.
"We're Ex-coworkers first of all, We all know Madame won't take you back.
Second, I'm helping because of him... He's not supposed to be here. " Minnie replied pointing at Salvatore.
"Thanks for not letting me bleed outside, Barlow." Salvatore said, "Lucky you, Salvatore." Lydia replied.
"So Let's say I'm playing your game, aside from Cyrus, who else has business telling you about this place?" Minnie asked Confused.
"I would help you myself since I know the answer, but seeing you struggle to find one is actually quite funny." Salvatore said chuckling, and earning himself a middle finger from Minnie.
"Again, I can't think of anyone else from the guest list?! you said Cyrus didn't help you, and I don't think Seong-min did either...
Madame or her husband are out of the questions, because you almost ended their marriage...
Joel doesn't do shit that would anger Radka, And The other guests don't really have a relationship with you." Minnie said.
"Then maybe you shouldn't be looking at the guest list, Minnie."
"That leaves two names."
"A 50-50 chance."
...Some time later...
Breathing heavily, "Well...That was something." Nikolai said running a hand through Jin's hair.
"Are you finally tired? I don't mind more action actually." Jin asked while planting kisses all over Nikolai's naked chest.
"Get off me you beast! hehe!" Nikolai said giggling.
"Btw Niko, You still have your makeup on, And since we're both sweaty, do you want to have a bath with me?" Jin asked.
"Bath With you, that's an easy yes.
And, I'm ready to take you up on that offer from earlier to carry me in your arms! I want you to lay me like a princess in the bathtub." Nikolai replied.
"Your wish is my command your highness, but seriously how do you rate my performance tonight, Mr. Superstar judge?" Jin asked.
"I'd say it was 8 out of 10."
"Tell me how I lost two points?"
"You'll get those two points back once we go all the way." Nikolai replied sticking his tongue out.
"Fair enough!" Jin replied back.
Suddenly, "Actually, After I put you in the bathtub...could you wait while I go quickly check on Minnie?" Jin asked.
Sighing, "Last time I checked, Minnie is a grown independent woman who's currently doing her job." Nikolai replied.
"I'll be quick, Just in case something happened? usually Minnie comes checking on us whenever we're here in the bedroom, and tonight she didn't."
"That's because she's a normal human being who saw two lovers getting intimate, and didn't want to bother them by knocking every five minutes!"
"Niko..."
"Jin, forget about her! who's more important to you? me or Minnie?"
Sighing, "You obviously." Jin said.
"Then prove it." Nikolai replied.
...A half-hour later...
Jin was about to dry his hair when Nikolai stopped him by asking "Can you dry my hair first? I know I don't need my eyes for this, but I'm feeling lazy and I want to lay in bed as fast as I can."
"Of course! You can ask me anything, no need to find excuses for me to spoil you." Jin replied.
However, before he could start drying Nikolai's hair, "Don't get mad, but is it okay to go check on Minnie now?" Jin asked.
"This again?! What's up with you?! Minnie-this Minnie-That!
Minnie is gonna be fine! this is supposed to be our moment together, and we're gay so stop mentioning a woman." Nikolai replied frustrated.
"Yeah I know, but I feel bad...How come Your mother didn't tell us Minnie was staying? why does Minnie has to work tonight out of all people?!" Jin complained.
Sighing, "You're kinda right, I was wondering about it too.
Maybe my mom thought Minnie would tell us herself...or maybe Minnie hid on purpose.
It's weird that Minnie disappeared right before the other guests left, and I don't know what phone call would take her so long, or why she chose to take it in the greenhouse.
But for her to pop right when we were chilling in the living room..." Nikolai said.
"I Agree...This isn't the first time she did this.
for a while now I noticed Minnie's been receiving many calls, and she never takes them around other people...so I can safely say those calls are quite personal." Jin replied.
"It doesn't matter now! We'll ask her about the phone call tomorrow, right now I just want to sleep and maybe cuddle a little before that...also you still haven't dried your hair or my hair, and I hate for this wet feeling to last any longer." Nikolai said.
"Actually I realized I don't feel like sleeping right now..." Jin confessed, "Why? is there something you want to do?" Nikolai asked.
"Yeah, ever since our awkward encounter with Minnie in the living room, I've been thinking that once we're no longer horny, maybe we can watch something together, you and I.
My sister has been talking about this drama serie on Netphlix not that it's the kind I usually watch, but Seong-min says it's a fun drama about rich people and that's full of plot twists, luxury scenes and interesting characters.
She says At least two of the main characters are gay, and most of the characters are super arrogant, crazy and vindictive.
So I was wondering if you'd watch it with me?" Jin asked.
"Usually, people Netphlix before chill.
But now that the 'chill' part is out of the way for us, I wouldn't mind to watch something with you.
Although I should remind you that I can't see anything to watch in the first place... it seems like you've forgotten about it." Nikolai said.
Embarrassed,"I'm so sorry! I'm an idiot! I can't believe I suggested that!" Jin replied flustered.
"It's fine, Jinnie...how about a podcast? a True crime podcast? your sister has been talking about them Non-Stop as well!" Nikolai said suggesting an alternative.
"To be honest, my sister talks a lot about true crime...She especially love the podcasts." Jin replied.
Nodding, "And I have to say that I'm intrigued about the podcasts myself...And I also wanna know why women like to consume true crime content, so let's give it a try!
Though, it may not be the most romantic thing to do, listening to a grizzly murder story after what we just did." Nikolai said giggling, "But it's better than doing nothing! and a lot better than watching a TV show that I probably can't see its characters." he finished his words smiling.
Picking the hairdryer in his hand, "Sure whatever makes you happy! so once I dry your hair, you go lay down and don't lift a finger, I'll handle this for us.
And I'll go to the kitchen to get us some snacks too, so if you want to eat something tell me so I can get it for you later." Jin replied.
Frowning, "Snacks?" Nikolai questioned.
"I meant some dessert or even leftovers from dinner, there's also other snacks like chips?
Why? you're not hungry or something? Because I'm sure I am!" Jin said.
"After stuffing your mouth with me, how dare you say you're hungry?" Nikolai replied raising an eyebrow.
Confused, "I can't tell if you're joking or you're actually Angry." Jin said.
Giggling, "I'm joking of course, but the thing is you're acting weird? it's like you're trying to find a reason to escape this room?" Nikolai replied.
Confused, "How else am I gonna get us food if I stay here?" Jin asked.
"Well Minnie is here? we can call or text her to deliver us the snacks to the room! I know she's doing her job right now, but we told her to relax, and it's not like anything is going to happen tonight!
This way you can have your snacks while simultaneously checking on Minnie without having to leave my side!" Nikolai suggested.
"I don't know...it sounds kinda rude to do that to her to be honest, and things might happen I'm just saying...you can never be too sure." Jin replied.
"Trust me, today was a lucky day, things are gonna be just fine!
Just contact Minnie, I'm sure she won't mind it." Nikolai said, "And Tell her I want a plate of today's chicken." he added.
Putting aside the hairdryer, "Are you sure? I'll text her alright, but if she doesn't answer quickly, I'm going there myself." Jin replied.
"Sure sure, just text her and get it over with! I also need your help to pick me a pajama to wear." Nikolai replied.
"Right, I still haven't dried your hair Niko."
"And your hair too Jinnie."
"If I didn't know any better I'd say, it's almost as if you're trying to keep me here locked with you in this room Niko...Not that I mind." Jin said picking his phone.
"Glad to here that! this is the best prison you could ask for." Nikolai replied.
Chuckling, as he texted Minnie "I just told her you want chicken, and I told her to get me some pizza and some of the cake Soo-Min made." Jin said.
"Did she respond?" Nikolai asked.
"Yeah, and quicker than I expected...She said she'll be here any minute." Jin answered.
"See? everything is fine, isn't it Daddy." Nikolai said smiling.
...Meanwhile...
"I gotta go give them the snacks." Minnie stated, "Be quick, you don't want to make them suspicious." Lydia replied smiling, "You still haven't told me, which one of them is helping you?" Minnie asked.
"I'm Sure the man responsible will expose himself to you to ask you to keep quiet." Lydia replied.
"I really can't imagine any of them helping you, honestly." Minnie said.
"Trust me Minnie, so far I told you nothing but the truth." Lydia replied.
"I hope so... I'll go now, so Don't go anywhere." Minnie said heading for the door.
"Don't worry about us." Salvatore replied.
When Minnie left, "I'm surprised she agreed to play this guessing game with you! Minnie must be really scared of you." Salvatore said to Lydia.
"I tend to scare myself sometimes.
I may not be blessed with beauty, but I know how to control people using Their fears.
And Fear is a manipulative emotion." Lydia replied smiling.