PROLOGUE

South Korea

Tuesday - 6:00 am

RING!! RING!!

The young woman picked the phone up, uninterestedly. "Yes?" She began, voice devoid of any clear emotion, but boredom. "This is JYP Entertainment------"

"This is Lee Sooman." The voice intruded, ennounciating his name clearly. "I'd like to speak to Jinyoung-ssi. Is he available right now?"

Almost immediately, the young woman's eyes widened, looking at her boss' door. "Ahh, he actually just came in not long ago, sir. Shall I transfer your call?" She asked, trying to sound as enthustiastic as she can.

"Please." The elder man replied curtly.

Quickly, she fumbled with the telephone's buttons, transfering the seemingly important call to her boss.

From inside the room, Jinyoung continued to stare at the ringing contraption, wondering why his assistant didn't bother to tell him who was calling first.

Sighing, he finally answered the call. "Hello?" He began. "This is Park Jinyoung, who am I currently speaking to?"

"Jinyoung." The familiar voice spoke. "I have a small problem. Can you help?"

The younger man smiled faintly, relaxing in his seat. "Ah, hyung." He smiled. "Of course, what is it?"

"EXO's managers are stuck with the flu and we need someone to fill in for the meantime." The elder paused. "Unfortunately, I can't find anyone to do so. So, I was hoping you can help me out."

"Ah..." Jinyoung began, contemplating on the other's situation. "All of them, hyung?"

"Yeah."

The younger man hummed. "What do you need me to do exactly?"

"I only need at least one person to fill in." Sooman began. "Can you find someone for me?"

Jinyoung chuckled lowly. "Hyung," He scoffed. "Is that really it? You can do that by yourself!"

"Aniyo." The elder whined. "You have more patience for these kind of things, Jinyoung."

The younger laughed lightly at his senior's dilemma. "Alright." He finally agrees. "I'll try, but you owe me one."

"Yah, can't you just do this old man a favor?"

"Aniyo." He joked. "I expect something in return someday." He smiled.

"Aish..." The older man sighed. "Alright, alright. Call me as soon as you find someone, okay?"

"Neh, hyung." Jinyoung sang.

New York, US

Monday - 5:00 pm

The young lady bowed her head respectfully and apologetically. "I know it's sudden, Mr. Park." She began, lifting her head up to face her boss. "But my sister's health is worsening and----"

"Miss Song." The voice was firm but kind. "I understand." He said with a small smile. "It's unfortunate that you're leaving, but more so is your sister's condition, am I correct?"

She could only nod her head shakily, as she diverted her watery gaze to the floor. "She's getting the proper treatments," She began in a quiet voice. "But nothing's working...." She croaked. "If things take a bad turn.....I'd like to be with her before she leaves...."

The older man could only watch the young woman in front of her in admiration. "Well," He began, crossing his arms in front of his chest as he leaned back on his table. "I suppose you should get started on packing your things before you leave for Korea." He paused, giving her a smile. "By the way, how old are you again?"

The young woman managed a shy smile. "I'm turning 20 this year..." She answered quietly.

Mr. Park gave her an amused smile. "You're not even 20 and you're already a high ranking secretary...." He thought out. "You're a very smart kid, Hyorin."

She bowed, hiding her flushed cheeks. "Thank you, Mr. Park." She began. "It's been a real pleasure working for you, sir." She smiled, standing up properly, sneeking a look at the time on her phone. "I should get going now...."

"Ah, of course," The older began. "You've still got things to pack." He said, reaching his hand out for a handshake. "I'm sorry we couldn't throw you a goodbye party."

Hyorin smiled, shaking the older man's had greatfuly. "I'm sorry for resigning so abruptly."

The two shared greatful smiles, as the younger started for the door.

Suddenly remembering something, Mr. Park called the younger woman out. "Hyorin!"

The young woman stopped and turned. "Yes, sir?"

"When you get to Korea, surely you're going to need a new job, right?"

"Err...yeah." She nodded. "I'm planning to to start looking for a job right after I get there."

Mr. Park smiled. "My cousin's the CEO of one of the biggest entertainment agencies in Korea." He began. "Have you heard of JYP Entertainment, before?"

Hyorin's eyes widened. "J-JYP?!" She managed. "L-like 2-2PM, 2AM, W-Wonder Girls, GOT7-------that JYP?!"

The older man nodded, chuckling at the younger's flustered face. "I'll give him a call some time today." He smiled. "I'll just e-mail you the details."

South Korea

Tuesday - 8:30 am

KNOCK KNOCK!

"Sir," His secretary began. "A Mr. Park Yijung is on the phone, right now."

Jinyoung rose a brow. "Park Yijung." He repeated skeptically.

The younger woman nodded. "He said he'd like to speak to you."

"Alright, transfer the call." 

His secretary nodded once more as she left the room.

In less than a minute, the phone was in his hand. 

"Ah, Yijung-ah..." He smiled, leaning back in his chair. "To what do I owe this phonecall to?"

The man on the other line simply chuckled. "I just needed to ask for a favor, hyung." He began. "Do you mind?"

Jinyoung grinned playfuly, fidgeting with a pen in one hand. "Seems like everyone's asking me for favors today." He chuckled. "But what do you need, Yijung?"

"Well, my secretary just resigned today, you see..."

"Oh? So suddenly?"

"Yeah, she has a family emergency back in Korea that she needs to settle."

"Ah! A Korean woman." He smiled with a suggestive tone.

"Hyung-ah!" The younger scolded. "I'm a married man!"

"Aish, I know, I know." Jinyoung snickered. "I was only kidding. Anyway, continue."

The younger man cleared his throat. "She's going to need a job once she gets back home." He paused. "I was wondering if you could help with that."

Jinyoung kept silent for a moment, replaying everything that he's heard so far. "Wait." He finally says, a confused look masking his face. "You want to help her find a job? Or are you mad that she just suddenly quit on you and you want me to block her from getting any good job? 'Cause, honestly, the latter I cannot do...."

"Huh? Ani! I want to help her find a new job." The younger defended. "She's a bright young girl and the only reason she quit is because of her sister's conditions. I'd feel guilty if I were to add more burden to her."

"Ah....I see..." The older nodded in understanding. "How young is she exactly?"

"She's just about to turn 20."

"Bwo!? And you're saying she was your secretary?"

"Neh, but only for a short time. When she applied for the job, she seemed well qualified, so I hired her on a lower job. But she excelled and did work better than my secretary so, you know..." He paused. "Aish, well long-story-short, she does impressive work for someone as young as her."

"I'd have to see it to believe, Yijung." Jinyoung began. "But hearing it from you, it must be true."

"It is true." He sighed. "Will you help?"

"Of course." The older man smiled. "But you owe me."

"Alright, alright. I'll tell her to speak with you once she gets home, okay? That way she can ask as much questions as she needs."

"Neh. Send me a picture so security won't shoo her away."

"Got it. Thanks, hyung."

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