Ri In’s POV

After playing, we went back to our work. I felt so relaxed after. I looked at the clock in my room, that was opposite my desk and it revealed the time of three o’clock. It was still a bit early. I started to think about the project. We have decided to promote selling sporty clothes for Summer’s sake. I heard that XYYT are supporting drastic summer clothes instead. I don’t think that is a smart idea because I read last year’s report and saw that they already promoted the same idea last year. I think I wouldn’t give off something fresh and new if we did it again. And anyways, the World Cup was coming soon. But I just can’t think of anything to convince Appa. Just a simple reason of, ‘World Cup is this year’ won’t convince him enough. I know that Appa was a person that would be on the voice of justice, he will not just choose it because I am his daughter-in-law. Even if we get chosen, we have still had to prepare all the things that are going to work.

I stared blankly at the piece of paper in front of me. I tried thinking but I didn’t get anything to my head. I started resting on my head on my hands and slouched there. I recalled the game we played. We kicked the ball. Everyone was wearing soccer clothes. Well, something that looked like it. The girls were wearing loose t-shirts that were a bit big for them but didn’t dangle too loosely from them, making them comfortable but not making them get distracted or tangled from the shirt. They were wearing a pair of shorts, heck knows where they got it from, that were up to the middle of their thighs and maybe a bit longer. When wearing the t-shirt, it covered the shorts a bit. The shoes they were wearing were high, so they couldn’t get their legs dirty, but then low enough so they wouldn’t fall face first into the ground when playing.

The boys were wearing a comfy looking t-shirts that were just the right size for them except a bit loose, but that is what it is supposed to be. The boys, instead of wearing shorts, they wore a long pant that they pulled up a bit in the middle of the game but that is what made them look so cool.

Suddenly a light bulb flashed in my head. I could use that as the stores trend! I could also take pictures of models and stick them up on walls in the mall! I quickly pressed number four on the receiver and it rang a couple of times.

“Ri In-shii? Do you need anything?” called Sunny’s voice from the receiver.

“Yes, can you call everyone in LYJJSCLS here?” I asked.

“Sure,” she said and hangs up. I leant back on my chair and waited patiently for the others to come in here.

“Ri In-shii, can we come in?” asked Sunny from outside the door.

“Yes,” I answered. I saw the door handle slowly turn and everyone walked into the room. I sat there, waiting.

“Are you going to tell us why you called us here, or are you just going to stare at us? I know I am handsome but you can stop staring,” Jae Joong said. Everyone burst out laughing.

“Don’t get so full out of yourself now, Jae Joong. Who is the one that keeps staring at me, now?” I asked when Jae Joong was staring at me. That caught him off guard. Everyone burst out laughing again. I waited until everyone settled until I started.

“The reason I called you all here because I have any idea for our project,” I started. Everyone turned their attention towards me.

“What is it, noona?” asked Changmin.

“Well…” I started explaining about what I had thought about before. They all nodded patiently at my explaining. I finished telling my thoughts to them.

“What are you all waiting for?! Let’s get working!” yelled Yunho. Everyone was surprised but starting working. I smiled at everyone’s expression of concentrations.

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One week later…

Junsu’s POV

“What is this!?” I demanded. We were working successfully on the project until someone accidently left it somewhere. Now we don’t have a project to work on. The project is due in ten minutes.

“I-I am s-sorry,” the man apologised.

“Sorry doesn’t solve anything, does it?” I yelled. Suddenly I heard a slap and looked up. Taeyeon had slapped the man. The man shamefully walked outside, bowing in apology.

“What do we do now?” asked Taeyeon.

“I don’t know. There is no way can turn the tables now,” I sighed. Taeyeon sighed too. She slumped onto the couch in my room and leant her back on it. I relaxed into my chair, trying to think of a way to get the tables turned.

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Ri In’s POV

We were done with the project successfully. We all worked hard. It was all good that we didn’t stay up late just to do the project. We just used our time at work to complete it.

“Anyone need a drink?” I asked.

“I want some,” Jae Joong said and raised his arm. Some others raised their arms too. I smiled and went outside to retrieve some drinks. I closed the door on my way out. I walked past Junsu’s office and heard a loud voice. I jumped. It was Junsu’s voice. Curious, I stuck my ear to the door and eavesdropped. I heard someone saying sorry, more shouting and finally, a slap. I gasped. Who was the slapper and most importantly, the victim? I saw the door knob turn and quickly hid myself. I saw a man come out with his right check red. I quickly ran towards him.

“Omo! Are you okay?!”I asked.

“No, I am fine,” the man replied.

“What really happened?” I persisted. The man hesitated but I gave him a warm smile which made me trustable.

“I accidently lost the project that is to be handed in ten minutes later,” he explained. I can feel that he felt uneasy.

“Don’t worry. I will help you,” I said, thinking of a way to help.

“Aren’t you on the other team, more or less, you are the team leader,” he said.

“Don’t worry, you can trust me. After all, my husband is in the other group,” I said. He nodded his head. I suddenly thought of something.

“Meet me outside the meeting later,” I said and left. I arrived back at my office where everyone was.

“Li Yin? Where are our drinks?” asked Jae Joong.

“Oh…um…I…the meeting is in three minutes! Let’s get ready instead,” I lied. That made everyone awake more efficiently then caffeine.

“Let’s go then,” Changmin said.

“You guys go first. I have to do something first. I will bring in the project myself,” I said.

“Okay,” everyone agreed and walked to the meeting. I sighed and got out our project. Yes, I am doing something that will lead everyone to hate me but I just have to do it. People say, ‘love makes you do stupid things’, and that is true. It is already time for the meeting. I grabbed our project and a blank piece of paper to the meeting. I met the man again and he was walking around, sweating. I approached him.

“Here,” I said, handed him the paper and walked into the room. LYJJSCLS were shocked to see me with only a piece of paper. Our project was actually a big A2 poster and a PowerPoint, showing all the details we had worked hard on.

“Li Yin! Where is our project?” Jae Joong half shouted.

“Okay, everyone! I hope you have your projects and good luck!” a voice called. It was Appa. Since Appa came in, I couldn’t talk, so I looked at everyone, with the words ‘I am sorry’ written clearly on my face. I slowly took a seat.

“Who is going first?” asked Appa.

“We will,” Junsu volunteered.

“Okay, go on a head,” Appa said. Junsu smirked at us and started with the presentation. He opened the poster and everyone gasped. They all looked at me. I had the look of guiltiness on my face. Everyone knew that I did it on purpose and decided not to say anything. Junsu finished the presentation and everyone on his team clapped. Appa turned to face me.

“Do you, Ri In, have any work to show us?” he asked. I gulped nervously and shook my head.

“Then we will do Junsu’s team’s plan. Meeting dismissed,” Appa announced. Everyone took their leave, except our team, of course. Once everyone else was gone, the LYJJSCLS all turned to face me.

“Li Yin! What were you thinking?!” Jae Joong demanded. I hung my head down low.

“Why did you give our work to him?!” he flared.

“I-I am sorry,” I apologised which came out in a whisper.

“Don’t you sorry me! Didn’t you see how hard it was for our team to do it?!” he raged. I felt guilty inside but even if I could choose again, I would’ve done the same thing.

“Hyung, calm down. Ri In must have done it for a reason,” Changmin attempted to calm Jae Joong down. It worked a bit. I looked up at everyone’s face to see they were very disappointed. I started to explain my reason.

“I-I am sorry. I had to do it or else Junsu will be looked down by his father. I can’t afford that. I am very sorry. I really love Junsu,” I confessed. Everyone had the look of understanding in their faces. Nobody wanted to press me further, so they let it go. I guess I was forgiven, am I?

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Sorry about the long update. I lost track of time...

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Dear Friends,

I would like to thank you all for your kindness, in supporting me and never letting go.

Your the one that made me keep on going, the one that gave me inspiration, the one that does many things for me. I am blessed with all your kindness, that I would never ask for more.

You are the ones that remind me, I have people waiting.

You make me feel that my fanfic is worth it. Brings me from the deep dark sorrow and nervousness. Every comment, gives me a bright smile, makes me dance with joy. You are the one that keeps me going, not letting me have a chance to give up on this fanfic, because of all the comments you give me.

You make me feel special, someone worth a place in the world.

I am tracing all that time I had at AFF, bringing me joy and smiles. Bringing me love, giving me courage. All that time, it has past in a blur.

I want to remember my time here, forever and always. All those laugher, all those depression, lies here at AFF, at my heart and at everyone's heart.

I was introduced to many things here, just because you gave me a chance.

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Never in my life, have I met people with such courage, humour, support and things I don't often come across.

We are all dreamers, thinking of happy endings but do we have a courage to to do it? Here, I can express myself freely, not being scared of being criticised, deprived because of all your constant support.

I hope to thank you all for what you have given me. Though it may look and be simple, all the things you do, make me more than happy. Let everyone here be blessed by warmth, cheerfulness, health, happiness and anything that the world can offer. Let us blend in nature, be part of the world.

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Yours truly,

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