Song for the chapter: Chivalry is Dead by Trevor Wesley

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We were about to head out when I forgot that I left my cellphone in my room and I had to grab it real quick. But I didn’t really expect to see someone, yet alone a girl exiting our room. Of course I will think the worst of it. But finding out that she practically owns the hotel, I felt so embarrassed especially when I saw the mark I left on her arm. I wasn’t able to do anything else when JB dragged me to leave.

I got so bothered by what happened that I was quieter than usual. The members left me alone as JB explained what happened. I really tried my best to focus on our radio guesting but she lingers at the back of my head. 

“Hyung, gwenchana?” I looked at JB as he sat next to me. How can I tell them that I’m not really okay? How can I tell them that I manhandled that girl. I let out a sigh.

“Eo, gwenchana. I’m just thinking of something.”

“Is it about what happened earlier? If you’re that worried, just apologize to her again. I mean she already said that she was okay with what happened earlier anyway.” I know that JB was just trying to cheer me up. But I don’t think I have the courage to face her again. What do I do? She owns the hotel and we’re bound to bump into each other right? Okay, I’ve made up my mind. I looked for manager-hyung when I spotted him talking to one of the pd-nim of the radio station.

I approached hyung when they were done talking. “Hyung, I need you to drop me along the way. I think I need to buy a peace offering to the owner of the hotel because of what happened earlier.”

“Are you sure Mark? Do you want anyone to accompany you?”

“I’m good hyung. I’ll just drop by the supermarket” manager-hyung nodded and we proceed to head out to the parking garage.

I took a cab from the supermarket to the hotel. I was meaning to just buy apples but then I saw the flowers and decided to get one as well. When I asked the front desk for Anna-ssi, they were not surprised at all. I think the incident earlier already spread to the rest of the staff. One of the staff directed me to a back office and told me to just knock at the door at the end.

“Come in” a muffled voice said from the other side. Once I entered, Anna-ssi immediately stood up, surprised to see me here.

“Oh Mark-ssi, what are you doing here?” I signal for the apples and flower, lifting it up for her to see. “Anna-ssi, I’m here to apologize again for what happened earlier.” I approached her desk where she took my peace offering.

“Uhmm, you shouldn’t have. It was actually my fault. I’m sure you were worriedly surprised seeing a random stranger exiting your suite. And you can call me Anna.” How did I not noticed how beautiful she is. She has this quiet elegance, but also powerful. It was actually so strange. I snapped out of my musing and looked at her arm.

“Well, if that’s the case, call me Mark. How’s the arm? I’m sorry I grabbed you so tightly earlier.” I said guiltily. Anna just shook her head.

“Don’t worry about it. You didn’t grabbed me that hard. I just bruise easily.” I winced at what she said and I profusely apologized again until we fell to this awkward silence.

“Ahem. Are you about to head out?” She just looked at me questioningly. I responded by gesturing towards the clock behind her that reads 6:30PM.

“Oh is that the time? Uhmm yeah I’m about to head out.”

“Uhmm, do you have any plans?” I asked, startling her.

“What?” I rubbed the back of neck out of a nervous habit.

“Uhmm, what I mean is, are you available for a bit? I think you should meet the rest of the members so that, you know, we can avoid another misunderstanding in case someone sees you exiting our suite again.” I said while clearing my throat. I actually don’t know why I asked her, I’m pretty sure the rest of the member already know about her.

“Ah, I should do that right?” She was unsure when she responded. “It wouldn’t take much time, right?” I nodded to her. “Uhmm, okay, let me just grab my coat.”

We alight the elevator after one of the most awkward elevator ride I ever had. Once I opened the door, I immediately saw most of the members lounging around the living room. 

“Oh Mark hyung you’re he— Eh? Who is that?” BamBam looked towards me when he finally noticed Anna right behind me. He immediately stood up nudging Jackson beside him. This caught the attention of the rest of the members including JB and Jinyoung who were sitting in the dining area. Before I can even speak again, JB already interrupted me.

“Oh, you were the girl from earlier.”

“Ah ne, annyeonghaseyeo Kim Anna imnida. Please call me Anna. I, uh, manage the hotel?” She said the last part unsurely. “Uhmm, Anna’s family actually owns the hotel.” I also said sheepi