“You are late.”

“Sorry President. Something important comes up.”

Mrs. Jung smiles at her son.

“It’s okay. Sit.”

Yonghwa did what he was told so and waited when Mrs. Jung look for something in her drawer.

“Your aunt called.”

Yonghwa wears his poker face and waited.

Mrs. Jung smiles while shaking her head.

“You know what my next line is right?”

He nods.

“But you aren’t complaining.”

“I’m giving my ear the chance to listen.”

“Oh that’s new.”

Mrs. Jung gives him the photo.

“You know her.”

Yonghwa glances at the photo and nods.

“I had an appointment with her for lunch today.”

“She is fast.”

“But I’m not interested on blind date omma.”

Mrs. Jung chuckles.

“You shouldn’t if you don’t want. It’s just your aunt request. She said you should get married.”

“I’ll take care of that myself.”

“You will? Yong, its.”

“I know.”

Yonghwa cuts her and looks straight in her eyes.

“I never had any interest in women and never dated before but I will one day and she will be the one who will make me happy.”

Mrs. Jung sighs.

“Omma, believe me.”

“If you said so. But Miss Kim?”

Yonghwa shakes his head.

“Alright son. Sorry for bringing personal thing at work.”

Yonghwa smiles.

“It’s okay omma.”

He stands up and left the room after a slight bow.

“Am I dreaming? Did my son just smile at me?”

Mrs. Jung sits up straight and looks at the closed door.

"And he calls me omma instead of president!"

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“Mr. Jung.”

Miss Kim face fell when she saw Shinhye walking close by his side.

Shinhye saw how her face changed and she grits her teeth while glancing at Yonghwa who was walking calmly.

“Miss Park is here too.”

Shinhye smiles awkwardly and bows to her.

“Nice meeting you again Miss Kim.”

“I told you it’s for two.”

Shinhye wants to say something but she can't think of anything at the moment.

Miss Kim obviously wants to have a date with her handsome boss but she came along and be the third wheel.

“I look like a bad woman now. If only I can go somewhere now.”

“It’s a business deal so my secretary will be with me.”

Yonghwa pulls the chair and makes Shinhye sits on it while he sits beside her.

“So, what is it?”

He asks.

“Deh?”

“You said it’s a business deal. What is it?”

Miss Kim took the seat opposite of him.

She smiles, hiding her annoyed face.

“I just want to treat you for lunch; for our another successful project together.”

“Thank you but please don’t do it again next time. It’s burdensome on my part.”

Yonghwa then call for the waiter.

“It’s on me.”

Yonghwa ate when their food came while Shinhye and Miss Kim were having difficulties to even chew their food.

Shinhye’s phone rang at that time.

Great timing again.

Yonghwa glances to her and nods, signaling that she can answer it.

Shinhye turns her body a bit and answers it.

“Seunghyun ssi.”

Yonghwa stops eating.

He grits his teeth.

“Him again.”

Shinhye then stands and moves a bit far from them.

“I’m glad you called. It was so awkward right now.”

She chuckles.

Seunghyun laughs.

“It’s your lunch time right? Are you out with your boss?”

“Yeh, how do you know?”

“I’m in the same place, turn around.”

Shinhye did as she was told and smiles when she saw Seunghyun.

Yonghwa saw her eyes fixed on somewhere and he copied her.

He put down his cutleries and wipes his mouth when Seunghyun walks towards them.

Miss Kim who finally took a bite of her salads stops eating too when Yonghwa stands up.

Seunghyun smiles to them and of course, smile sweetly to Shinhye.

He bows to Yonghwa and Miss Kim.

“Is the lunch work related Shinhye ssi?”

Shinhye nods as she saw Yonghwa’s face turns sour.

Is he mad?

She can’t tell.

“Oh I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay. I think we are done here. You can go I think Miss Park.”

Miss Kim said; unaware that Yonghwa is boiling inside.

“Are you free to go Shinhye ssi?”

“I guess yes.”

“No.”

Yonghwa answers grimly.

“It’s her lunch hour Mr. Jung.”

“And she is here with me, for work.”

Shinhye saw how Miss Kim clenched her fist again.

She heaves a sigh.

“It’s done here right director. I think I should go now too. Maybe Miss Kim has something to say to you alone.”

Shinhye grabs her handbag and was about to walk when Yonghwa grabs her wrist making her stop.

He took few bills from her wallet and put it on the table.

He glares at Seunghyun who was looking at them with wide eyes before he walks away from the restaurant while grabbing Shinhye.

He did not even bid good bye to Miss Kim.

Shinhye was struggling with her heels while she is being grabbed by Yonghwa.

He opens the car door and Shinhye sits silently.

She did not talk at all.

Yonghwa looks scary.

And she is damn scared.

And she feels bad.

As if she makes a hell mistake.

They arrived in the company; the only thing was heard was the clicking sound of her heels and Yonghwa’s shoes.

He pushes the button and waited for the elevator to open.

When they arrived at their floor, Yonghwa walks straight to his room.

Shinhye is dumbfounded.

“Just like that? He just makes me a bad person in front of them.”

Shinhye throws her handbag on her seat and dialed Seunghyun’s number.

“Is everything fine Shinhye ssi?”

Shinhye sighs.

“I’m sorry.”

“No no. It’s okay. We can meet after work.”

“I’m so sorry Seunghyun ssi.”

“Kenchana. Are you okay? You are not getting scolded right?”

Shinhye laughs.

“No.”

“That’s good then.”

“I’ll call you again; you are still in your lunch break right? An important call came in.”

“Ah yes.”

“I’ll get back to you in 5 minutes.”

“Sure.”

Shinhye puts down her phone in her coat's pocket when Seunghyun ended the call.

She went to drink some water and was on her way out when Yonghwa stands by the door frame, looking at her with indescribable expression.

“Director.”

The smile on her face disappears.

Yonghwa sighs and walks to her.

His eyes darted to her face.

“Miss Park.”

“Are you okay Director?”

“I feel like dying?”

“Omo. What happen?”

“I tried to contain all this feeling. I try to deny it when I first felt this but I can’t. Miss Park, I I.”

They are interrupted when Shinhye’s phone rang.

"A moment director."

She excuse herself and went to answers the call.

“Yes, hello Seunghyun ssi.”

Yonghwa frowns when he heard that name.

That’s the guy who often fetch Shinhye up and flooded her desk with bouquet.

That’s the guy who makes him turn unprofessional earlier.

That’s the guy who makes Shinhye smiles.

That’s the guy he despise.

Because that guy is the one who makes him turns weak in front of his secretary.

The guy that makes him realizes that he is indeed in love with Shinhye.

Yonghwa had made his mind.

There is no turning point anymore.

He went to Shinhye who was talking on her phone by the window inside the pantry.

He took the phones from her hand and switches it off.

“I was talking to you.”

Shinhye gulps.

“Is he angry?”

She thoughts and moves backwards until her back bumps on the wall.

Yonghwa holds her arms and look straight into her eyes.

“Listen carefully on what I want to said.”

She nods.

“I love you.”

He said it clear and loud for her to interpret it.

She furrowed her eyebrows.

“Director.”

“You love making me repeats my words right?”

He smiles tenderly.

“Miss Park, you changed me. And I love the changes in me. On top of all that, I love you.”

He raises his hand and caresses Shinhye’s cheek before he cups it.

The still shocked girl just blinks her eyes repeatedly.

Yonghwa chuckles and leans to give her a soft peck on her lips.

Shinhye stops blinking but she widens her eyes.

Yonghwa smiles at her cute expression and leans to kiss her again.

Shinhye softens and responds to the kiss when she feels him tugs her lips.

Yonghwa smiles on the kiss and puts his hand around her waist before he pulls her towards him.

Shinhye feels the heat of his body as he deepens the kiss.

Slowly, she raises her hand and put it behind Yonghwa’s nape.

There, inside the pantry, they share their first hot and passionate kiss.

The kiss lasted for minutes when they find the need for oxygen.

Panting, Yonghwa rested his head on Shinhye’s shoulder as he hugs her.

“Be my girlfriend Miss Park.”

He whispers in her ear.

Shinhye puts her arm around her boss and nods.

“I love you too Director.”

I’m being hyper today, hence the update…kkk

Love you all…

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