Chapter 22: Rewind 

Sulli received a call from the secretary early morning and had to rush to FlyAir’s office to meet Ann. Ann received news from SkyRock.

“What is it Auntie, did they give a decision?” asked Sulli

“They said they are seriously considering the contract.” Said Ann

“That’s good…That means we still have a chance.” Said Sulli

“But they need you to personally go to SkyRock and present the contract to their CEO. I also can’t understand why they need you to be there personally. I mean our best VPs already presented that to them before. ” Said Auntie Ann

Sulli’s heart is starting to beat faster, but her irritation is reaching its peak. She can still remember how angry she was the other night at Minho. And now he wants her to personally present the proposal when it was already presented before?

“You know that you don’t have a choice on this matter right?” said Auntie Ann

Sulli had to take a deep breath.

“Yes…yes Auntie. I will go and meet him.” Said Sulli

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Sulli prepared for the presentation. She wanted to make sure she has all the information needed. She feels that Minho will not be easy on her. He memorized the benefits of the proposal to SkyRock and recalculated all the numbers just to be sure that everything is accurate. When Sulli got to SkyRock, Minho’s secretary told her to wait.

Wait…

Wait….

And wait….

Sulli can’t bear it anymore

“Miss…It’s been 3 hours. Do you know if the CEO can still accommodate me today?” asked Sulli

“Yes, he said to have you wait for him a bit more. His meeting is just running overtime.” Said the secretary

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Minho is talking with Carl in the office

“You are kidding me.” Said Carl. He can’t believe what he’s hearing from Minho

“I know you’ve been really stressed the past years and so I want you to take a 2 week leave.” Said Minho

“You didn’t have to repeat.” Said Carl “What will happen to my team?” said Carl

“I’ll personally oversee them for the next 2 weeks.” Said Minho

“You? Wow, you already do not have much time to finish everything you need to do as a CEO. Then you will add my team on your plate? Are you trying to commit suicide?” asked Carl

“Luis is there. Everything will be fine. But you need to take this leave.” said Minho almost like a command

“I can even pay for your travel expense should you be interested to go abroad.” Said Minho

Wow. Minho has never been this generous. Carl is sure there’s  catch here somewhere. But Minho is his Boss. And a 2 week vacation is what he truly needs.

“All right. I’ll take the leave. But please ensure I will not need to clean up too much mess when I come back.” Said Carl

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Carl saw Sulli at the waiting area outside Minho’s office

“Why can you be here?” asked Carl

“I have a meeting with the CEO.” Said Sulli

“Oh..really? Wow…I’m curious what’s it about. But I won’t ask further. It might be too personal” said Carl jokingly

But Sulli just smiled a sarcastic smile and stood up.

“Miss, can you check if I can already go in?” asked Sulli

“Yes, the CEO said you can already go in” answered the secretary

“See you around!” said Sulli to Carl

Carl is left curious and confused. What is this all about? What are they going to talk about?

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Sulli went in the office. Wow…What a big room…She saw Minho looking out the window. She placed her laptop on the table and opened it.

“Good Afternoon. Are we still waiting for anyone before I start the presentation?” asked Sulli

Minho turned to look at Sulli. “No, it’s just the two of us. And no, there will not be a need to present.”

Sulli is shocked at what she’s hearing. What is this about? She thought Minho needs her to re-present the proposal. If not for that, then why did he want to see her here?

“I am not sure I understand.” Said Sulli

“Please sit down Miss Sulli.” Said Minho

Miss Sulli? He called her Miss Sulli?! That is so Irritating!

Sullli tried to control her emotion. She sat on the nearest chair.

“I reviewed your proposal and I saw all the numbers…I can safely say that SkyRock will benefit nothing here.” Said Minho

“It is not a short term benefit for SkyRock, MR. MINHO” Sulli intentionally stressed Mr. Minho and that got Minho’s brows close together.

“It’s a long term proposal. The benefit of which will be harvested by SkyRock after 5 years,” said Sulli.

“5 years…When we are not even sure if FlyAir is still existing?” said Minho “The rumor is spreading. You’re company is losing the market.”

“Are you saying that you think Uncle is going to die?” Said Sullli angrily…Sulli tried to breathe deeply. She can’t let her emotions get over her. “I mean…My Uncle is going to recover. That’s for sure.”

“I also want Samuel to recover. Your Uncle is a very important mentor to me personally. But on a business standpoint, FlyAir is not at a good position right now.” Said Minho “But I already presented this proposal to the Board. I truly want to help FlyAir since FlyAir was the only company which helped SkyRock 3 years ago. And I was able to get their approval.” Said Minho

Sulli’s heart is beating fast. He did?! He got them to approve the proposal!!!?? Sulli can’t help but laugh.

“You…you did?! Wow! Just Wow!” said Sulli “Thank you so much!”

“But.”

On no. There’s a “But”.