The Taste of Seduction

Sofia wore light black skinny jeans and light blue baggy sweater. She wore black sneakers since black can be paired with anything. Like Meredith, she also had her hair in a ponytail. Since the restaurant will be a bit hot with grilling barbeque everywhere, tying your hair is a great help.

They also wore just simple makeup, only powdering their faces, applying cheek and lip tint. As they also put sweet perfume on them, they took one selfie together, before heading down to meet the boys.

"Leggo?" Sofia said, Meredith nodding as she took one selfie with her phone.

"Leggo."

The two of them already made way down the stairs and into the living room. They saw Atlas and Ace already standing up, just talking among themselves as if they knew that the girls are already done preparing.

"Oh! You two done?" Sofia asked, Atlas answering her question instead.

"Like I said… no need to prepare. And--" he pointed at his nose. --"I could tell that you two are done by your scent coming to a close."

With that, they already went out of the house, Ace\'s car already outside and prepared. Atlas decided to sit beside his twin brother as he drove, while the women decided to stay at the back so they can further catch up while the men chime in from time to time during their conversation.

When they told them that they are going to have Korean barbeque, the women laughed when they guessed right: the men liking the idea of unlimited meat being grilled in front of them, hot and ready for them to eat.

***

They decided to try the new Korean barbeque restaurant that had just opened up in the city. The four of them had heard great things about the place and were eager to experience it for themselves.

As they made their way to the restaurant, they couldn\'t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Soon, Ace parked their car the moment they arrived. The sound of Atlas sniffing with his nose made the three laugh, along with his remark as they came close to the restaurant.

"Damn… can you smell that? It\'s divine!"

As they walked into the restaurant, the smell of marinated meats and spices filled their noses. The restaurant was decorated with traditional Korean lanterns and the tables were equipped with grills in the center. They were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess who showed them to their table.

"Thank you for reserving a table in advance. We got the best area for you," she said, the four of them smiling at her to thank her.

Sofia, who had been to a Korean barbeque restaurant before this one months ago, took charge and began to order for the group. She knew the ins and outs of Korean cuisine and made sure to order a wide variety of dishes for everyone to try.

They started off with some appetizers like kimchi and mandu, which were quickly devoured by the group. The flavors were bold and intense, with the perfect amount of spice and seasoning.

Then came the main event, the meat. The waiter brought out platter after platter of thinly sliced beef, pork, and chicken, all marinated in different sauces and spices. The group watched in amazement as the waiter expertly placed the meat on the grill in the center of the table.

The moment the waiter left, Meredith got the tongs to grill the meat, making sure that the others won\'t get burned. Atlas was the most talkative of them all, couldn\'t help but comment on the set-up.

"It\'s indeed very convenient that we\'re doing this, huh? Cooking it in front of us and once it\'s ready, it\'s good to eat!"

"Take it easy," Meredith scolded him. "This place isn\'t going away. Eat slowly."

The group continued to cook and eat. Ace, who had never tried Korean barbeque before, was amazed by the way the meat was cooked tableside. He took charge of grilling the meat and made sure it was cooked to perfection.

Meredith, on the other hand, was more interested in the side dishes like japchae and bibimbap. She couldn\'t get enough of the flavorful and colorful dishes. She was blown away by the complexity of the flavors and how they all seemed to work together in harmony.

Sofia, who had been craving Korean barbeque for weeks, was in heaven. She had tried almost every dish on the menu and was impressed by the variety and quality of the food. The meat was tender and juicy, the side dishes were flavorful and filling, and the overall experience was one she would never forget.

"So…" Sofia started, "Stop saying that this is a double-date. You know we ain\'t like that," she added, Atlas and Meredith just nodding as they continued eating.

As they ate, they laughed and shared stories, enjoying the delicious food and each other\'s company. The atmosphere was lively and energetic, with everyone around them having just as much fun as they were.

Just as they were having fun, however, they knew that they have to talk about why they are going so soon--why they have to leave the next day, which is tomorrow already.

"You two need to go so soon?" Sofia asked, putting more meat on top of her rice. "Where are you going?"

"Ireland," Meredith answered, taking a sip of her iced tea to remove the strong savory taste on her tongue. "We\'re already starting to look for something."

Sofia and Ace\'s expression turned slightly serious. With them already understanding what\'s soon to come down, they knew that they wouldn\'t be able to see the two of them for quite a long time again.

And so they continued talking and eating together… before they separate ways later in the evening.