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Alentejo im Überblick - eine sehr sehenswerte Region in Portugal

InhaltIm Hochsommer erwacht das Leben wegen der Hitze meist erst am Abend richtig Der Alentejo ist die Region der Traditionen Viele Möglichkeiten, den Stausee zu erleben Alentejo mit fünf Naturparks Natur pur im Alentejo Norden: die Heimat von mehr als 220 Vogelarten Nordosten: Bis zu 1025 Meter hohe Berge und üppige Natur Südosten: Mittelalterliche Städtchen in felsiger Landschaft Im Südwesten: Spektakuläre Ausblicke und schroffe Felsformationen Der Westen: Naturschutzgebiet mit beeindruckenden Bewohnern – Delfine in ihrem natürlichen Habitat Megalithgräber – die Faszination alter Steine Strand (fast) ohne Ende – der längste Strand Portugals Stars und Sternchen entspannen im Alentejo Zweitsicherster Strand Europas zu Covid-19-Zeiten Viele Museen Kulturtrip durch Alentejos Städte Die Museumsstadt Mértola – kultureller Schmelztiegel im Alentejo Évora – „Hauptstadt“ des Alentejo – Kulturschätze von imposant bis schaurig-schön Serpa – weiße Häuser und Chorgesang Marvão – geheimnisvolle römische Stadt Ammaia mit großartigem klassischem Musikfestival Elvas – sternförmiges Aquädukt ist größte Festung der Welt Estremoz – Stadt des weißen Marmors Gastronomie im Alentejo Kulinarische Entdeckungen entlang der Küste Lokale Leckerbissen aus dem Zentrum Familienunternehmen im Norden Käsespezialitäten aus dem Alentejo Zertifizierte Olivenöle Austern kehren zurück Vom Serpa-Käse bis zur Esskastanie Veranstaltungen im Alentejo Das Handsome-Festival Kulturprogramm 365 Alentejo Azulejo Fest Walk in Alentejo Festivals Festival „Land ohne Schatten“ Einige Fakten Auch interessant Alentejo, das „Land jenseits des Tejo“, nennen die Portugiesen das Gebiet, das im Norden von dem bei Lissabon träge ins Meer fließenden Rio Tejo, im Süden von der Algarve, im Osten von Spanien und im Westen vom Atlantik begrenzt wird. Eine weite, nahezu riesige Region, die knapp ein Drittel der portugiesischen Festlandsfläche umfasst, aber fast überall nur dünn besiedelt ist. Zum Vergleich: Das Bundesland Nordrhein-Westfalen ist nur wenig größer als der Alentejo – und doch leben dort mehr als zwanzigmal so viele Menschen. Lange galt diese Einsamkeit als Makel, aktuell entdecken aber immer mehr Individualreisende die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit für sich. Und der Alentejo beherbergt auch einen Exportschlager: In den unendlichen Weiten liegt eines der weltweit größten Anbaugebiete für Korkeichen. Etwa 50 Prozent der Kork-Weltproduktion kommt aus Portugal.

Die meisten Korkeichen wachsen in der Montado-Region Portugals. Foto: Ingo Paszkowsky Die klimatischen Bedingungen im Alentejo sind perfekt für die Korkeichen: die Bäume lieben die Wärme und benötigen für ihr Wachstum Temperaturen um die 13 bis 17 Grad im Jahresdurchschnitt. Damit bietet die Region nicht nur ideale klimatische Voraussetzungen für die Korkeichen sondern auch als Ganzjahresreiseziel. Zudem benötigen die Korkeichen viel Platz, damit sie ausreichend Sonnenlicht bekommen. Bestände der Korkeiche bedecken in Portugal eine Fläche von 750 000 Hektar, davon befindet sich der Großteil im Alentejo. Die nicht enden wollende Weite der Korkwälder ist perfekt für Wanderer, Biker und Natururlauber. Mehr über den interessanten, nahezu universell einsetzbaren Rohstoff Kork.

Im Hochsommer erwacht das Leben wegen der Hitze meist erst am Abend richtig

Einst galt vor allem der Süden des Alentejo als Kornkammer Portugals. An diesem Charakter hat sich wenig geändert, auch wenn sich die schier endlosen Getreidefelder, auf deren Hügeln oft Korkeichen oder Olivenbäume stehen, inzwischen mit immer weiter wachsenden Weinfeldern und Viehweiden abwechseln. Eine Landschaft, durch die man Stunden fahren kann, vorbei an friedlich weidenden Pferden, über kleine Flüsse und durch Dörfer mit kleinen, strahlend weiß gekalkten Häusern. Eine Region, in der im Hochsommer das Leben wegen der Hitze meist erst am Abend richtig erwacht. Der Alentejo ist als ursprüngliche Region Portugals auch nach der Hitze des Sommers ein ideales Reiseziel. Gutes Wetter ist auch außerhalb der Sommermonate bei einem ganzjährig milden Klima mit mehr als 300 Sonnentagen so gut wie garantiert. Der Norden des Alentejo bietet ein Kontrastprogramm: Steiler sind hier die Hügel, bewachsen mit Stein- oder Korkeichen. Eine Landschaft, in der große Felsblöcke optische Akzente setzen und auf deren höchsten Hügeln die Menschen schon vor Jahrhunderten wehrhafte Städte errichtet haben, von deren Burgmauern der Besucher den Blick weit über das Land schweifen lassen kann. Über das vielleicht schönste dieser Städtchen, das uralte, wie ein Adlerhorst auf einem hohen Fels klebende Marvão, hat der unlängst verstorbene, große portugiesische Dichter und Literatur-Nobelpreisträger José Saramago mit Blick auf den Nachbarort Castelo de Vide einmal geschrieben: „Von Castelo de Vide sieht man Marvão. Von Marvão aus aber sieht man die ganze Welt…“

Der Alentejo ist die Region der Traditionen

Überall spürt man hier die ereignisreiche Geschichte, findet man Spuren, die Römer und Araber, Spanier und viele portugiesische Dynastien hinterlassen haben. Tradition prägt Feierlichkeiten und Feste, Tradition prägt das Kunsthandwerk und auch die Küche, die zu den besten des Landes gehört – obwohl oder gerade weil sie eine typische Arme-Leute-Küche ist. Gleich vier Kulturtraditionen der Region Alentejo haben es zudem auf die UNESCO-Liste des Immateriellen Kulturerbes geschafft: die Kuhglocken aus Alcáçovas, die so genannten Chocalhos, der Cante Alentejano, ein mehrstimmiger Chorgesang, der immer von Amateuren ohne instrumentale Begleitung und fast immer in Tracht vorgetragen wird, das Tonfiguren Handwerk aus dem Städtchen Estremoz und die Falknerei. Die Tonfiguren und die Kuhglocken sind ebenso wie der Wein aus dem Alentejo beliebte Mitbringsel und Urlaubsandenken.

Storchenbaum mit zahlreichen Storchennestern an der N4 auf dem Weg nach Elvas. Foto: Ingo Paszkowsky Ein Besuch im historischen Städtchen Évora gehört zum Pflichtprogramm: Das geschichtsträchtige Stadtzentrum mit seinen Baudenkmälern aus mehr als zwei Jahrtausenden ist UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes. Umschlossen wird es von einer gut erhaltenen historischen Stadtmauer. Besonders sehenswert ist die Knochenkapelle „Capela dos Ossos“. Die Wände und Säulen der Kapelle sind mit über 5.000 Totenschädeln und Gebeinen verziert. Die Idee ist aus der Not heraus entstanden, als die Kapazität des naheliegenden Friedhofs an ihre Grenzen gestoßen war. So sollten die sterblichen Überreste eine würdevolle, letzte Ruhestätte erhalten.

Ein Besuch im historischen Städtchen Évora gehört zum Pflichtprogramm / Foto: pixabay / franky1st Neben Évora hat der Alentejo mit der Garnisonsstadt Elvas gleich noch ein weiteres UNESCO Weltkulturerbe im Repertoire. Aufgrund seiner strategischen Lage in der Nähe zur spanischen Grenze hatte Elvas immer wieder eine bedeutende Rolle als Verteidigungsfestung. Im Laufe der Jahrhunderte entwickelte sich durch den stetigen Ausbau der Verteidigungssysteme die größte Trockengraben-Befestigungsanlage der Welt.

In unmittelbarer Nähe von Elvas befindet sich mit dem beeindruckenden Amoreira Aquädukt ein weiteres Wahrzeichen der Stadt. Foto: Turismo de Portugal – Portugiesisches Fremdenverkehrsamt Sehenswert sind vor allem die Festungen Castelo de Elvas, Forte de Santa Luzia sowie Forte da Graça. Aber auch die vielen kleineren Festungsanlagen sind spannende Zeitzeugen. Ebenfalls an der spanischen Grenze befindet sich die Festungsstadt Marvão, die den Beinamen Adlerhorst trägt. Spektakulär liegt das Städtchen mit seinen weiß leuchtenden Häusern auf einer Höhe von 856 Metern mitten auf einer Granitwand auf einem Gipfel des Serra de São de Mamede Gebirges. Wer klassische Musik liebt, sollte sich das Musikfestival von Marvão in dem einzigartigen Flair des Städtchens nicht entgehen lassen. Von der Stadt bietet sich ein atemberaubender Ausblick auf das umliegende Flachland sowie das Gebirge.

Sehenswert sind vor allem die Festungen Castelo de Elvas, Forte de Santa Luzia sowie Forte da Graça (im Bild). Foto: Turismo de Portugal Atemberaubend ist der Ausblick vom mittelalterlichen Städtchen Monsaraz etwas weiter im Landesinneren auf einer Anhöhe gelegen. Das Städtchen ist komplett autofrei, so dass sich Besucher in Ruhe treiben lassen können. Ebenso herrlich, wie der Blick auf die mehr als 300 Jahre alten weißen Häuschen mit ihren roten Dächern und gusseisernen Balkonen, ist die fantastische Aussicht auf den Alqueva Stausee.

Viele Möglichkeiten, den Stausee zu erleben

Für Naturliebhaber und Wassersportler ist der Alqueva Stausee der perfekte Ort im Alentejo. Die Wasseroberfläche mit 250 Quadratkilometern ist derart verwinkelt, dass man selbst bei einer Bootsfahrt auf dem See, die wahre Größe kaum erkennen kann. Nur aus der Vogelperspektive ist zu sehen, dass sich die Uferstrecke auf rund 1.200 Kilometern erstreckt. Der See lässt sich wunderbar mit einem Hausboot von der Amieira Marina aus erkunden. Die Boote können auch ohne Bootsführerschein gemietet und über den See gesteuert werden. Es gibt unzählige Anlegestellen für beeindruckende Landgänge wie das Bilderbuchdorf Monsaraz oder die Festung von Mourão. Der Alqueva Stausee bietet ebenso wie die Atlantikküste hervorragende Möglichkeiten für Wassersport wie Wake Boarden, Segeln, Surfen, Stand-Up-Paddle oder Angeln. Wer in einem Hausboot auf dem See übernachtet, kann auch gleich den atemberaubenden Sternenhimmel bewundern. Die Starlight Foundation hat den Nachthimmel der Region als herausragendes Gebiet zur Sternenbeobachtung der Welt ausgezeichnet. Ob durchs Teleskop oder mit bloßem Auge, der Blick auf den Sternenhimmel ist hier fantastisch. Auf der Dark Sky Route rund um den See werden unterschiedlichste Nachtaktivitäten wie Reiten im Mondschein, Nachttiere belauschen und beobachten oder Mitternachtspaddeln angeboten.

Alqueva-Stausee / Foto: pixabay / beatrizferreira260 Angeblich funkeln nirgendwo sonst auf der Welt die Sterne so klar, wie am Alqueva Stausee im Alentejo. Das verlautbart zumindest die offizielle Tourismusorganisation des Alentejo. Wir sind sicher, dass dies eine nette Flunkerei ist, denn es gibt doch relativ viele Orte auf der Welt, an denen ein häufig wolkenloser Nachthimmel ohne Luft- und Lichtverschmutzung den ungestörten Blick auf die Sternenwelt da draußen erlaubt. Aber lassen wir den Portugiesen ihren Glauben und ihren Willen. Ebenso atemberaubend wie der Blick in den Sternenhimmel, ist der Blick über die unendlichen Weiten der Region. Den besten Ausblick haben Reisende bei einem Heißluftballon-Rundflug. Hoch über der Erde lässt sich die Weitläufigkeit und Ursprünglichkeit der größten und dennoch am wenigsten besiedelten Region Portugals hervorragend genießen. Dem Wasser des Guardiana Flusses, das den Alqueva Stausee speist, verdankt der Alentejo übrigens auch seinen Aufschwung zu einer der besten Weinregionen Portugals. In der Region werden mittlerweile mehr als 50 Prozent des portugiesischen Weins produziert und die hervorragenden Weingüter, die häufig auch als Gasthäuser fungieren, sind nicht nur zur Weinlese im August einen Besuch wert. Ein weiteres kulinarisches Highlight ist die Olivenernte im November, wenn das hier als „flüssiges Gold“ bezeichnete Olivenöl hergestellt wird.

Alentejo mit fünf Naturparks

Wer von der wilden ursprünglichen Naturlandschaft nicht genug bekommen kann, sollte sich die fünf Naturparks des Alentejo nicht entgehen lassen: Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede, Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, Parque Natural do Estuário do Sado und Reserva Natural das Lagoas de Santo André e da Sancha. Insbesondere das Gebirge Serra de São Mamede sticht mit seiner für die Alentejo Landschaft ungewöhnlichen Höhe und Vegetation hervor. Im Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina lässt sich die ursprüngliche Landschaft auf einem der schönsten Küstenabschnitte Europas erleben. Radfahrern steht eine fast grenzenlose Auswahl an Strecken zur Verfügung. In der größten und gleichzeitig bevölkerungsärmsten Region Portugals laden auch die wenig befahrenen Straßen zum Radeln ein. Wer auf der Suche nach besonderem Nervenkitzel ist, sollte sich im Canyoning versuchen. Ruhiger geht es auf den mehr als 1.000 fantastischen Wanderrouten zu. Die Rota Vicentina, die sich bis an die Küste der Algarve erstreckt, ist einer der schönsten Wanderwege. Das Wegenetz umfasst mehr als 350 Kilometer vorbei an Korkeichen, sanften Hügeln, Feldern und Olivenhainen. Häufig ist weit und breit keine Menschenseele zu sehen; nur ab und zu taucht ein Dorf auf. Manche davon mit alten windgegerbten Windmühlen. Auch für Aktivurlauber hat der Alentejo einiges zu bieten: Hervorragende Wanderouten wie die Rota Vicentina an der Alentejo Küste, der Transalentejo rund um den Alqueva Stausee oder die Alentejo Feel Nature Route im Naturapark Serra de São Mamede lassen das Herz von Wanderern, Radfahrern und Naturliebhabern höherschlagen. Wen es eher ans Meer zieht, der sollte sich auf jedem Fall im Stand Up Paddle versuchen. Der leichte bis mittelstarke Wellengang bietet ideale Voraussetzungen. Auch für Wind- und Kitesurfer sind die weitläufigen Strände bestens geeignet, denn von Massentourismus ist hier nichts zu spüren.

Natur pur im Alentejo

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agustdakasuga · 10 months

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The Way Of A Criminal: Chapter 4

Genre: Mafia!AU, Criminal!AU, Angst, Romance

Pairing: OT7 x Reader

Characters: Normal!Reader, Gangster!Namjoon, Gangster!Seokjin, Gangster!Yoongi, Gangster!Hoseok, Gangster!Jimin, Gangster!Taehyung, Gangster!Jungkook

Summary: Your father was a stranger, you never knew who he was and what he did. But one day, someone knocks on your door, informing you of his passing. Now, you learn more about him, his life and the legacy you are expected to continue with the help of his 7 executives.

Story warning(s): This story will contain depictions of violence, blood shed/gore, death, mentions of abuse, smoking, alcohol drinking and gambling. This story is fictional and has nothing to do with real life events or the actual members of BTS. Please read at your own discretion.

Instead of dealing with all this head on, you avoided it. You put everything aside and went on with life, spending all your time doing work, studying and doing your university projects.

Wonwoo noticed this and decided to invite you for a night out. Just a chill night with some drinks. Usually, you would decline, which is why Wonwoo has never invited you out. But you could use the distraction. Maybe being out of the house was good.

DING DONG

“Coming!” You ran down, fixing your earring. You didn’t really know how to dress for a night out like this so you picked a random dress. It was a dark blue, crushed velvet cocktail dress.

“Come on in.” You opened the door for him. Wonwoo smiled, bowing before removing his shoes to come in.

“This dress isn’t really motorcycle friendly, is it?” You let out an awkward laugh, going into the kitchen to get your phone that you left there to charge.

“I didn’t ride my bike since we might drink. I’ll call a cab.” Wonwoo said. He just stood in the doorway, unsure of what to do since it was the first time he was in your house.

“(y/n)?” Wonwoo suddenly called your name, stopping you in your tracks.

“You look great.” He smiled softly.

“Oh... Thank you.” You felt your cheeks heat up at his sudden compliment. He held out a hand to support you as you wore your shoes. After locking up the house, he escorted you to the cab that was waiting for you. And of course, Wonwoo opened the door for you to get in first, being the gentleman that he is. The car ride was silent.

“C-Can I ask you something?” Wonwoo threaded lightly. You hummed, nodding your head.

“I know you like your privacy and I shouldn’t pry but there were this rumours and pictures floating around about some expensive sports car and handsome guy picking you up. Is he one of them?” He asked nervously.

“If by ‘one of them’, you mean my father’s... employees. Yes, he is... or was. There are 7 of them.” You rubbed the back of your neck.

“Are they bothering you?”

“Can we not talk about this anymore? I just don’t want to have to think about it for a few minutes.” That came out a lot harsher and colder than you expected. But Wonwoo didn’t react.

“Sorry. I’m...” You sighed, not really knowing how to piece your words together anymore.

“I understand. Don’t worry about it. I didn’t mean to pry.” Wonwoo smiled comfortingly. Thankfully for you, the cab stopped outside the club. You looked at the long line outside that didn’t seem to be moving,

“Don’t look so worried. My friend put our name on the list so we can just walk in.” Wonwoo laughed. You both got out and he grasped your hand, giving your names to the bouncer. You were so stunned by his action that you just followed him without a word, letting him lead you.

“There’s a table there.” Wonwoo said in your ear on top of the loud music. You were still shocked that he was holding your hand that you just followed him.

“Phew, it’s crowded.” You said, casually pulling your hand away to check if you dropped anything from your bag.

“Yeah, that’s what you get for being here on a Friday night.” He chuckled. You stood at the table while Wonwoo went to get drinks at the bar. The standing table was thankfully at the side of the bar, which meant less people.

“Relax, you’re here to have fun.” You told yourself.

“Here.” Wonwoo got himself a beer and got you a cocktail. It was a nice refreshing drink with flavoured soju as the alcohol.

“Let me know how much everything is tonight and we’ll split the cost.” You told him as you took a sip.

“It’s okay, (y/n). It’s my treat, just enjoy yourself.” Wonwoo smiled. He clinked his glass with yours. Although this wasn’t your exact idea of relaxing, you were glad that the noise and the crowd made the place too loud that you didn’t need to start sharing your feelings. Wonwoo was a good friend but you just weren’t used to sharing so much about yourself with others.

After some drinks, you excused yourself to go to the toilet. But of course, there was a line. About 15 minutes went by without the line moving. You were about to give up when someone grabbed your wrist.

“(y/n) sshi?” You looked at the familiar face.

“Oh... Uh...”

“Yoongi.” He said, letting you go. You nodded your head. Other people in the line now had their attention on you and Yoongi.

“Come.” He nodded over to follow him. You didn’t know why you just went along, not even asking why he wanted you to go with him. You came before a staircase with two guards. But they parted ways upon seeing Yoongi.

“Sir.” They bowed respectfully as Yoongi cooly walked up, hands tucked into his pockets. You quickly bowed your heads back to the guards and caught up to Yoongi.

“You can use this bathroom instead. It’s cleaner and safer.” Yoongi stopped before a door.

“A-Are you sure?”

“If I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t have went down to fish you out of the crowd. Take all the time you need. This is our own private bathroom so no one else is allowed to use it.” He explained. You nodded, bowing gratefully to him before entering the restroom.

The bathroom was a lot more opulent and grand, with black granite and gold trims. Like Yoongi said, it was very clean, unlike a usual club bathroom. It was definitely a boys bathroom with urinals but you just used one of the stalls.

“Hyung, why can’t I use the bathroom? I really need to go!” You heard voices outside as you were washing your hands.

“Only the 7 of us use it anyway. Unless... Do you have a secret guest in there?!” The person talking to Yoongi gasped as if he just uncovered something scandalous.

“Watch your mouth.” You heard Yoongi threaten.

“Sorry, I’m done.” You opened the door. But you didn’t expect Yoongi to be standing so close that you ended up bumping into his back.

“Oh, no wonder hyung was guarding the bathroom.” The male said. He didn’t mind you and just brushed past to use the bathroom. Yoongi moved you away from the bathroom door, not wanting you to accidentally get hit.

“Thank you. Is it okay if I just stay here for a few more minutes? You can go back to what you were doing before.” You asked timidly. Yoongi took one look at you and nodded. You didn’t need to tell him anything for him to know what you were thinking. The club was getting overwhelming. Yoongi never really liked coming too unless his brothers make him.

“Why did you come if you don’t like it?”

“A friend brought me here as a distraction. Plus, I’ve never really come to a club before.” You replied. Yoongi nodded his head.

“You don’t need to stay and accompany me. I’ll go back down in a bit.” You said.

“It’s okay.” He leaned against the opposite wall. You took your phone out to send Wonwoo a text, assuring him that you were safe and that he could go home first. But you didn’t tell him where you were and who you were with.

“Actually... I wanted to apologise. My brothers told me I shouldn’t have offered you a smoke the other time. I just thought it would help.” Yoongi looked at you.

“It’s fine. I honestly didn’t think too much about it. There were other things to think about.” You shook your head.

“Understandable. I’m sure you have your fair share of confusion and questions that come along with it. This is just the start.” Yoongi said. You didn’t let his straightforward tone faze you, nodding your head glumly.

“Well, I should go. Thanks for letting me hang here.” You straightened up.

“No worries. I’ll walk you down.” Yoongi followed suit. You walked behind him, not sure of the way to the exit. With your insistence, Wonwoo had gone home on his own. You did feel bad for abandoning him when he was the one that invited you out but you also didn’t want him to wait.

“Do you have a ride home?” Yoongi asked.

“I told my friend to go home first so I guess I can get a cab home.” You waved him off, getting your phone out. But Yoongi stopped you, his hand grasping your phone and covering the screen.

“It’s not safe and cheap to get a cab from here at this time. I drank a little so I shouldn’t drive. Hang on.” Yoongi waved over one of the bouncers.

“Use the company car and send her home then report back.” Yoongi ordered.

“Yoongi sshi, it’s really okay.”

“Get the address from her and make sure you see her entering the house before coming back.” Yoongi ignored you. The bouncer nodded and bowed, running off the get the car.

“(y/n) sshi, hyung.” You both turned to see Taehyung jogging over. He had a big, square-ish grin as he waved.

“Jimin said you were here and that Yoongi hyung was with you. Are you driving her home, hyung?” Taehyung tilted his head.

“I drank. So was gonna get one of the workers to drive her back.” Yoongi explained, standing back as he lit a cigarette to smoke. Taehyung nodded his head.

“I’ll drive you home. I didn’t drink since I am the designated driver tonight. Bring my car instead.” Taehyung called out. The worker bowed and ran back into the club. Yoongi decided to go in first after his cigarette was done, not liking being out in the cold. He shot you a nod while you bowed gratefully to him. While waiting, Taehyung put his jacket over your shoulders.

“Did you come alone?” Taehyung asked.

“No... I came with a friend but I abandoned him. Yoongi sshi was kind enough to let me hang out in the quiet area. So I told my friend to go home first.” You said. You didn’t know why you were explaining so much to him.

“This isn’t you scene, is it?” He teased. You pursed your lips and shook your head. The noise and the crowd just wasn’t comfortable.

“Sir.” The car stopped right in front of you. The worker came out, bowing and passing Taehyung’s keys to him.

“Here you go. Watch your head.” Taehyung opened the car door for you to enter. You sat inside, keeping the sides of his jacket close to you so it wouldn’t get caught in the door.

Taehyung confirmed your address before starting to drive. One hand held his head, elbow resting on the door next to him while the other hand was on the steering wheel. During the quiet ride, you fiddled with the hem of the dress, pulling it down every now and then.

“Are you cold?” He asked.

“No, I’m good. Thank you.” You replied softly. With your head leaning against the headrest, you looked out the window. The only reason you would be out this late usually was because you were working.

“Thanks for dropping me off again.” You said as Taehyung pulled up outside of your house.

“Any time.” Taehyung smiled. You unbluckled your seatbelt and got out of the car. But before you could walk further, Taehyung rolled down the window.

“Goodnight, (y/n)!”

“G-Goodnight, Taehyung sshi.” A small smile formed on your lips as you bowed your head and entered the house. Like the other day, Taehyung only drove off after he was sure you had entered the house.

Only after you entered the house and you heard Taehyung drive off, that you realised you had forgotten the return him his jacket. You removed it carefully, as if any movement would cause it to tear like tissue. You inspected it, trying to figure out if you should wash it on your own, and risk ruining the expensive material, or just send it for dry cleaning.

“Hi, Wonwoo. Did you make it home safe?”

“Oh, (y/n). Yes, I am home. I went home after you sent me that text. Are you alright? You scared me.”

“Yes, I am alright. I just found a quiet space to chill for a while so I didn’t want you to wait for me. I just got home. Sorry for ruining the night. I’ll make it up to you, I promise.” You said, putting your shoes away.

“Don’t say that, (y/n). I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy yourself.”

“I did enjoy myself, Wonwoo. Thank you for bringing me out to feel better.” You laughed. After wishing each other good night, you hung up.

You took a shower and was feeling peckish so you made yourself some ramyeon. There was always ramyeon in the kitchen for when you or your mother needed a late night snack after working.

“I’ll have to drop the jacket off at the dry cleaners tomorrow.” You groaned tiredly, looking at the blazer that rested over the back of the chair.

Hoseok was one of the first ones to wake up. After a day of working and a night of drinking, the boys all usually slept in during the weekends. The moment his foot touched the bottom of the stairs, a maid ran over to him, bowing her head in fear.

“What is it?” He raised an eyebrow.

“Your workers are here, sir. They said that it is important for you to see them immediately.” She relayed timidly, afraid of making him angry.

“Send them in. And get my breakfast.” Hoseok shooed her away before shuffling to the dining room. Like any other normal person, he didn’t like having to work on the weekends.

“Good morning, Boss.” The 3 men put the crate that they were carrying down and bowed to Hoseok.

“This better be important for you to be here on a Saturday morning.” Hoseok said, not even looking up at them. He was more focused on the tray of food that the butler had placed down in front of him.

“The shipment is here early. We thought you would want to check it right away.” One of the men informed. Hoseok put his napkin on the table and stood up.

“Show me.” He commanded as he walked over. The men opened the box, revealing the contents inside.

“Very nice...” He picked up one of the items.

“Business on a Saturday morning, Hobah?” Yoongi came in. Hoseok’s workers bowed upon seeing the pale man enter the dining room. But of course, he didn’t even spare them a glance. He sat down in his allocated seat, waiting for the staff to serve him his breakfast. His breakfast was usually an iced coffee then his food 20 minutes later.

“Can’t help it, hyung. You want the best, you’ve got to work when others aren’t.” Hoseok laughed while Yoongi snorted at his comment. He placed the items back into the crate.

“Leave this here. I’ll show the others to see what they think. Good work. We’ll discuss the rest on Monday.” Hoseok said.

“Of course, boss. Have a nice weekend.” The 3 bowed, moving the crate to the side of the room before leaving the mansion. Hoseok took his seat across Yoongi.

“So hyung, I heard you had a little moment with the girl.” Hoseok asked.

“What moment?” Yoongi asked back, no emotion on his face as he sipped the last bit of his coffee.

“Jimin said you loyally guarded the door for her as she used our toilet. Even stayed with her in the hallway after to comfort her.” He explained. Yoongi rolled his eyes, his brothers really needed better things to talk about.

“I saw her the moment she entered, I’m surprised you guys didn’t considering how high our booth is. She needed to use a toilet and the queue was insane so I offered her to use ours. And I wasn’t comforting her, she needed a quiet place and I stayed with her. That’s all.” Yoongi explained.

“Well, that’s a lot more interaction than what the rest have got. Looks like she’ll warm up to you first.” Hoseok said.

“No, she’ll warm up to Taehyung first. He was the one that sent her home.” Yoongi dug into his food on the tray that the butler brought him. Hoseok hummed but couldn’t help the giggle that escaped him.

“What’s Hobi laughing about?” Namjoon came in. He had been awake for a while, opting to sit in his room to read the newspaper rather than come downstairs right away.

“No idea.” Yoongi replied, putting a chopstick of rice into his mouth.

“Ah, seriously, Hobi. I thought we established that we are not going to bring work into the dining room?” Namjoon tsked at the crate in the room.

“It’s fine, Namjoon ah. I’ll move it after breakfast. The boys needed me to inspect the goods, that’s all. Even risked bothering me on a Saturday to do it.” Hoseok waved the leader off. Namjoon shook his head with a sigh.

“Bring my breakfast.” He ordered as he took his seat at the head of the table. The butler bowed and left.

“I’m done. Going back to sleep.” Yoongi stood up and shuffled out of the room. The weekend was for Yoongi to catch up on sleep, it was normal to not see him for the entirety of the two days because he was just sleeping or resting in bed. Jin and Taehyung were the last ones that had breakfast. Jungkook and Jimin would sleep in until dinner time.

“Here. Take what is yours and leave the rest. I told you I would get things done.” Jin dropped the stack of files on the table. Namjoon, Hoseok and Taehyung shrugged, going through the pile to retrieve their things.

“So, hyung, did you find out anymore information about (y/n) when you did your stalking?” Taehyung asked.

“Yah, Taehyung! That was supposed to be confidential.” Jin hissed at the younger exposing him to the rest. However, the younger just shrugged.

“You’re running a check on her?” Namjoon raised an eyebrow.

“I’m not running a check on her... Well, at least not the background checks I usually do. I just wanted to find out about her to maybe try to connect with her in some way. She is a closed book.” Jin explained.

“So what if she is a closed book, I’m sure you can still find whatever you need on her.” Hosoek laughed.

“That’s the thing... She does not have much of a record except for her birth certificate and basic school details. Everything else either doesn’t exist or has been wiped.” Jin informed.

“Wait, you’re telling me there is actually information that you can’t find?”

“How do you know information has been wiped? She could have just not had that much of an eventful life so far. I doubt she can wipe her own records and she doesn’t seem to have a reason to do that.” Namjoon said. He didn’t know you but you didn’t seem like a skillful hacker that could wipe records.

“I know information has been wiped because I am the one who wiped them...” Jin admitted with his head slightly hung.

“What?”

“Boss wanted me to wipe them. He was paranoid, especially when it came to her. So my task was to regularly wipe her records that were 'not relevant’. Hospital visits, stuff like that...” Jin gulped.

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