The pair embraced as if pulled together..........

Kissing...........

My husband and another woman............

"Was that man just now your husband?"

A young man was standing right nearby.

"I-I beg your pardon?'

"Yikes, I nailed it huh? That's a hell of a turn of events. Here."

The young man offered me a handkerchief without a word.

I....When did...

I touched my cheek and noticed the tears on it for the first time.

I slumped the rest of the way to the ground weakly.

"Aww, geez."

The man stowed the milk and egg carton back into the shopping bag.

"If you cant stand, want me to carry you?"

I look up at his face.

But what's this guy's deal? He's grinning at me.

I ignored him.

"Hey, are you listening? I'm offering to console you here."

"I dont need your consoling!"

I felt like I was being mocked. I rose to my feet, unamused.

"I dont know who you are but I'm sorry if I've bothered you."

I bowed and reached to pick up my bag.

"It aint free."

"What?"

He suddenly grabbed my arms and pulled me close.

"Heyt, what are you doing?"

"Its just a joke Jiyoon."

"What? How? How did you know my name?"

"You're the reason I'm here."

I tended the bar you were at earlier tonight. Name's Park Chanyeol. Nice to meet you."

I was floored.

"You're like the lead on a korean drama. Getting picked out by a National level soccer player, spotting your husband fooling around....,"he said with a laugh. "And the next plot will be even more dramatic...."

He squeezed me tighytly against himself.

A kiss?

I flinched at the feel of soft lips upon mine ans found myself momentarily immobilized.

"Stop it!"

I shoved him away. He took it in stride.

"You're cute when you're angry too"

I snatched the shopping bag out of his hand.

"Grow up and stop picking on adults."

"Hey, I'm an adult. I turned twenty not too long ago."

20? I cant believe I'm letting a man 10 years my junior bother me! Ughhh.....

"Anyway, you've been a great help. Goodbye."

I ran from the scene, wanting to flee.

*huff...huff*

Please, let all this be a dream!

"Good morning. Something smells nice. "

"Good morning Kris."

Kris eagerly devoured the omelette and toast I had prepared.

As we ate together, I stole a glance at Kris's face.

Kris kissing that woman.

The scene from last night keeps replaying in my head, clouding my mind.

"Is something wrong?"

"Oh, nothing,"I lied.

Was it really Kris I saw last night? Maybe I got the wrong guy.....

"Your cooking is fantastic. I always stuff myself before I even start the day."

"Would you like a second helping?"

"Sure, I'll take one more omelette."

"Well, I'm off."

"Be safe."

"You look tired, are you alright?'

"I'm fine. Just had a drop too many from last night.."

"Oh well, dont be late for work."

"I wont. Take care."

Kris walked right past the garbage bag siting near the door and headed for the elevator hall.

My eyes fell to the garbage bag and I gave a sigh.

Kris.... Is he a nice guy or just cold? It's so hard to tell....

"Good morning."

I stepped in but no one else had come into work yet.

The trashcan was overflowing with garbage. Stacked documents were teetering on the verge of collapse. Half-epmty coffee cups were strewn all over the office.

"This place is filthy!"

At least Mr Choi's workspace is clean. Just goes to show the difference of a competent man.

I rolled up my sleeves and started cleaning.

*huff..huff*

A sigh escaped me. I found my mind drifting back to Kris.

"Hmm, you're here early today."

"Good morning Jinki."

"Morning. Are you cleaning up everyone's desk?"

"I'm not useful for anything else around here. Besides a mesy environment's bad for getting work done."

Jinki looked at me apologetically.

"Its because yesterday was the deadline for an event proposal. Its not normally this bad. Mr Choi was getting on our case to clean up before we left too. Here, I'll help."

"Thanks."

"You dont look your cheerfull self today. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Dont worry."

"Mr Choi's strict, not only to others but to himself too. Its a bit rough. But thanks to working under him that I worked my off and became a team lead."

"Oh yeah?"

"Remember that no matter what Mr Choi tells you, just throw your heart into it."

I flashed him a smile. "Thanks, I will."

"You might even catch up to me and take my team leader spot by next year..."

"I could see that happening,"I teased.

"Hey, easy there."

We both laughed.

I feel a bit better after talking to Jinki.

And this is a new position for me. I shouldnt let my personal issues drag my work down....

I sat at the computer at my own desk and started entering data when.........

"Jiyoon, I'm going to visit a client. Come with me."

"Yes sir!"

I shot a worried glance in Jinki's direction.

Jinki mouthed,"you can do it."

Will I be alright? I'm going out alone with Mr Choi...I dont know what I'll do if I make him mad at me again.

"The client bought this Cafe and everything in it. They've requested a proposal from us for a nea Cafe and appopriate renovations."

We opned the door and stepped inside.

Mr Choi set the proposal on the table.

"This is our proposal, The concept for this renewal is a book Cafe."

"I'm not so sure about the book Cafe idea,"the client said. "These days everything's about the internet and DVDs. Books are pretty stale."

"Certainly, it might seems stale at a glance, but how many spaces can you find where you can go in by yourself and just kick back and relax with some coffee?"Mr Choi asked. "There arent many."

I looked at Mr Choi in admiration. He seems so professional.

"Manga cafes and fast food joints are popular hangouts for high schoolers but they are noisy. There are a lot of adults who wish they had a study in their house. And its boring for women to go to a restaurant or bar by themselves."

I think he might be right.

The client looked at me.

"What do you think?"

"Err...you mean me?"

"I'd like to hear your honest view on it, as as adult female."

I looked uncertainly at Mr Choi.

"Go ahead, be honest with him."

"Okay, well. I got married three months ago and I havent bought many books since then. Books take up a lot of space and new ones are expensive. I have a housewife friend who checks books out from the library a lot. But popular books always have a flood of reservations. She has to wait 3 or 4 months for those. I would love it if I could read a book for the price of some coffee.You could even gives housewife more incentives to come if you include picture books so that they could read it to their kids. A bakery with freshly oven baked bread next to the cafe would make it even better.Then I could buy bread on the way out and people who came to buy bread could see what's the cafe is like. That could draw out potential customers."

The client nodded readily at my words.

'What's your name?"

"I'm Jeon Jiyoon. Sorry, I dont have a business card yet.."

"She's a new transfer in my division. I brought her with me for the experience." Mr Choi explained.

"Okay, Mr Choi. I would like you and Ms Jeon to take charge of this Cafe."

Oh my god, my first assignment!!!!!

"Thank you very much, I look forward to working with you,"Mr Choi said.

"Thank you very much!!"

We exchanged farewells with the client and departed from the Cafe.

I couldnt help but smile as I walked behind Mr Choi.

I'm so happy. He wants me in charge of a Cafe . Its like a dream....

Suddenly a can of juice was being held out in front of me.

"That was well done for your first time."

"Oh, thank you very much sir."

I accepted the can of juice.

"Just dont let it go to your mood." he advised. "I have one more stop to make. You go on back without me."

"Yes sir."

"And I wnat you to deliver this envelope straight to the location listed here on Monday."

Mr Choi handed me an envelope and a memo, then turned away asn started walking off at a brusque pace.

I was left standing there, holding the envelope, a memo and a can of juice.

"I'm back,"

I steeped in and returned to my desk and Jinki came right up to join me.

"How'd it go?"

"The client asked to put me in charge."

He looked shocked. "What? You're kidding?"

"No its true. He liked my opinions Jinki."

"Well, that's good to hear."

I put away the envelope and memo that Mr Choi had left in my care and picked up an interior design magazine.

"Well time to hit the books. I'd better study up so I can create quality proposals."

"Yoonie, are you done working yet? Weekend's coming up.  Wanna get a drink on the way home?"Seunghyun asked.

"Sorry but I'll be here a for a while. There's so much things I dont know. I need to learn fast even if it means overtime."

"Oh, okay. Hwaiting! See you next week then."

"Have a nice weekend."

Drip... Drip....

"Hmmm? Rain? Well, it doesnt seem too bad."

Or so I thought, when the gentle drizzle of rain suddenly turned into a torrential downpour.

"Ack!"

I fled at full tilt, taking shelter at under the awning of the nearest building.

"Geez, what a mess."

My hair and clothes are totally drenched now.

Just then................

Something black gently covered my head.

"Whoa, what the..."

A gym towel?

"Its me."

"Minho?"

"I saw you from the second floor. You should've seen the look on your face when you were running."

Minho grinned widely, unabashed.

"...."

Ughh, I cant believe he saw me! I must looked so dumb!

"What are you doing here anyway Minho?"

"Weight training on the second floor gym. And you?"

"I was on my way home from work. Its not even a ten minute walk from here."

"Oh yeah? Guess that means we might be seeing more of each other."

"Huh?"

"I'll shower off and drive you home. Just wait here."

"No, no. I dont want to impose."

"Dont be shy."

"But......"

"Do you have the guts to brave that downpour again?"

I looked outside and saw that the rain had gotten even worse.

"Nope."

"See? We're going then."

Minho then jogged up to the second floor.

I looked at myself, then I realised that my white shirt was soaked and see-through, leaving my bra expressed to the world.

Did Minho see?

I his my chest with my arm, me head still wrapped in Minho's gym towel.