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Ever since the incident that happened a month ago, New CT Construction company's clients started lessening until no one signs contract with them anymore. 

 

As the time goes by, not only the clients are lost but also some of the stocks and share holders of the company. 

 

For once, the Seo's family head could not do anything about it. He was witnessing the business he built with own blood and sweat crumbling down in a steadfast pace before his eyes. 

 

Feeling responsible for the events that happened,  the youngest of the Seos tried each and every remedies he could do to salvage the company. He felt bad and blamed his self because if only he did his job being the 'in charge' while his parents were overseas on a business meeting, then none would have happened. 

 

At present, the company was facing a huge crisis. Not only did the company was going bankrupt, but a lot of workers are also losing their jobs at a fast rate and the family couldn't help but feel guilty towards their faithful and loyal workers. 

 

Today too, just like the other days, Johnny tried his best to transfer other workers to their shareholders as to keep the income coming for the families to no avail. 

 

After all, who would want to welcome a worker who failed at a simple construction, right?

 

"I'm sorry, Johnny-ah. But the job's full right now and there were a lot of relievers asking to be called in, I can't squeeze in any more workers, I'm sorry." Mr. Jang, one of his father's business partner muttered apologetically, the door to his HR office halfway closed, as if he was afraid of letting the younger in. 

 

Johnny nodded in courtesy but he knew better. Deep inside, he knows why the middle-aged man  refused personnel from their company. 

 

He was afraid of welcoming failed workers. 

 

Nevertheless, Johnny was the one to ask a favor so he shouldn't be demanding about anything. Offering a polite bow at the owner of the small company, Johnny bid his farewell before he his heels to leave, his lips formed a thin line. 

 

Approaching the parking lot, the youngest of the Seos heaved a very deep sigh, eyeing the clear sky above him. He  couldn't help but feel mad at how things turned out. Years ago, his father was helping the man earlier when he was struggling with his small business but now he had the guys to reject him. It's not it was for the Seos. 

 

Goodness! It was for the employees! How could he be so cold hearted?!

 

Out of the blue, Johnny's gaze landed on his parked motor bike and he smiled lightly. 

 

That's right. He could just always try again, right?

 

There's no use pondering on rejection. 

 

With these thoughts in mind, he decided to go onto his next destination for today. 

 

He will never stop until he was able to establish a new stable source of income for their workers. He knows his father and mother would agree with him. 

 

〰〰〰

 

“How was your quest to finding alternative employment going so far?" Taeyong asked as he tossed a can of soda towards the taller who was sitting on his bike. Johnny effortlessly caught the drink, allowing some time to pass by doing nothing with it so the bubbling would calm down. Taeyong resumed fiddling with the vending machine's keys, waiting for Johnny's answer. 

 

He pressed on the drink of his choice and that's when the holder's voice was heard.

 

"Got rejected." 

 

The drink sounded with a thud as it dropped and the younger placed his hand inside the vending machine, crouching down slightly. He nodded in understanding, a thought playing inside his mind. "Should I help you out?" Taeyong asked as he looked at the guy who was now drinking from the can of soda he tossed earlier. 

 

When Johnny didn't respond, the younger continued, walking towards his place. "I can't assure you I can have as much as half though, you know my father. But maybe I can help a portion of your employees. Maybe one fourth?" the latter explained carefully, leaning down on his friend's vehicle as well. 

 

Johnny contemplated for a few good seconds before sparing Taeyong a glance. "You'd do it?" he asked, unbelieving. He cocked one brow at the younger when he nodded slowly. 

 

“Fine by me." Johnny shrugged, before sporting a small grateful smile at his friend. Really, he doesn't know what he'd do without Lee Taeyong.

 

“Still acting cocky, huh?" Lee company's heir muttered in a joking manner as he looked up the darkening sky only to have his shoulders being punched lightly by his friend. He glared at Johnny playfully. “How are you doing by the way?" The taller asked and Taeyong stilled, looking at his friend for a long time. 

 

Johnny glanced behind him shortly, checking if the former saw something unusual before looking back at his frozen friend. “Hey, you okay?" He queried before leaning closer to the younger, waving his hand in front. 

 

"Yah, earth to. Hey Lee Taeyong~" Johnny singsonged and a small smile grazed the shorter's lips.  Taeyong looked down almost embarrassedly, fiddling with the can of his ice cold coffee. 

 

"okay, this is weird." Johnny mused as he looked at the younger suspiciously. "What's wrong with you?" he frowned when Taeyong just smiled shyly. 

 

"I think..." Lee Taeyong trailed off. 

 

Johnny furrowed his brows in concentration. He didn't know why but it seemed like his friend's voice was dropping as every seconds passes by.

 

He doesn't want to say this, especially that Taeyong was helping like a good friend, but he's getting irritated by the fact that their conversation was slowly turning to hushed ones. 

 

"You think?" He supplied for the other when it seemed like he doesn't have any plan of continuing his words anytime soon. 

 

"I think I'm in love." Taeyong finally announced and that had Johnny gawking at him. 

 

I think I'm in love...

 

I think I'm in love...

 

I'm in love...

 

I'm in love...

 

love...

 

love? 

 

LOVE?!

 

Johnny wasn't given the chance to react however because the moment he opened his mouth to ridicule his friend regarding his statement, another voice sounded through the quiet place by the sea side. 

 

"Lee Taeyong!" 

 

Johnny frowned, tilting his head to the side in pure confusion. He was sure that wasn't his voice. That sounded way too feminine and be knew he never sounded that way, not even when he was having a soar throat. 

 

Soon a slim figure passed by his peripheral vision which prompted him to shift his gaze to her, who was walking