Chapter 2

 

 

Jongwoon went downstairs and saw his father sitting at the living room while reading a newspaper

 

“Good morning Appa”

 

Jongwoon greets his father who just nods at him while reading the newspaper

 

“Are you not going to work today?”

 

“Well…”

 

Youngwoon puts downs the newspaper that he’s reading. He looks at his son and smiles at him

 

“I’ll go to work later. Are you going now?”

 

Jongwoon answers him with a nod. Youngwoon looks at his watch

 

“It’s still early. Are you not going to join me in breakfast?”

 

“I need to go early. I have a lot of things to do”

 

“I’ll see you later at Bien-etre. We’re going to have dinner with Minnie and her father. I’m assuming that you already know that Minnie will be arriving today with her father”

 

Jongwoon nods at his father

 

“I know. Siwon told me yesterday”

 

“You need to be there at 7PM, Arasso?”

 

“Ok. I’m going now. I’ll see you later”

 

Jongwoon told his father before leaving the house

 

 

 

 

 

“Good morning Wookie. You’re early today”

 

Zhoumi greets Ryeowook with a bright smile. Ryeowook looks at him while smiling brightly

 

“Good morning Manager Mimi”

 

“So, you’re already making the Espresso Roast of Jongwoon?”

 

Zhoumi asks Ryeowook while watching her in making an Espresso Roast. Ryeowook answers him with a nod

 

“Hey, what is your secret ingredient in making Jongwoon’s Espresso Roast?”

 

“Secret ingredient?”

 

“I mean, he’s so in love with your Espresso Roast. I just can’t understand him when he complains yesterday that the Espresso Roast that Sunny made for him taste so different. Sunny told me that she follows the recipe and procedures correctly, but how come Jongwoon keeps on complaining that it tastes so different? He only wants your Espresso Roast. That was so weird”

 

Ryeowook laughs softly

 

“Because my Espresso Roast is special”

 

Ryeowook told Zhoumi while giggling happily

 

“I know why it is special. It’s special because it is made of love and happiness, right?”

 

Zhoumi teases Ryeowook who nods her head while blushing

 

“Jongwoon is really lucky that someone like you loves him that much even though he’s so snobbish and grumpy”

 

Zhoumi told Ryeowook who is busy writing something on a red post-it note

 

“What are you doingd?”

 

Zhoumi asks Ryeowook curiously

 

“Manager Mimi, are you not going to get mad at me?”

 

“Why am I going to get mad at you? You’re not doing anything”

 

“That’s because I’m writing a simple cheer up letter for Mr. Kim and I’m going to post it on his cup of Espresso Roast. I just want to cheer him up so he’ll have a lot of motivation and strength to do all his work today”

 

Ryeowook explains to Zhoumi

 

“Just do the right thing Wookie. Fighting”

 

Zhoumi pats her head while smiling at her. They heard the telephone ringing

 

“I’ll get it”

 

Zhoumi told Ryeowook and immediately answers the telephone

 

“Good morning. Thank you for calling Mouse Rabbit. Manager Mimi at your service, how may I help you?”

 

Zhoumi answers the telephone with a bright smile

 

“Good morning. This is Kwon Yuri from Kim Corporation. Is it ok if you’ll just deliver Mr. Kim’s Espresso Roast here because his secretaries can’t drop by to get it?”

 

“No problem. We’ll deliver it right away”

 

“Thank you so much”

 

“Alright. Our customer is always our priority. Thank you”

 

Zhoumi hangs up

 

“Wookie”

 

Ryeowook stares at Zhoumi

 

“Please deliver Jongwoon’s Espresso Roast at Kim Corporation because nobody will get it”

 

Ryeowook’s eyes widened upon hearing Zhoumi

 

“But…but…but…”

 

Ryeowook’s voice starts trembling while staring at Zhoumi

 

“But what?”

 

Zhoumi asks Ryeowook while staring at her curiously

 

“Manager Mimi, why me?”

 

“Then who shall I ask? It’s just the two of us here, plus guard ahjusshi and driver ahjusshi. I can’t leave the shop”

 

“But who will make the beverages?”

 

“I can do it. I know how and beside the Lovers in Mouse Rabbit are on their way here”

 

“Then let’s just ask them to deliver the Espresso Roast at Kim Corporation”

 

Zhoumi shook his head

 

“Jongwoon will surely get mad if he will not see his Espresso Roast on his desk when he arrive”

 

“But Manager Mimi…”

 

Zhoumi raises his hand to stop Ryeowook from talking

 

“If you’re worried that you’re going to see Jongwoon then you’re totally wrong. Don’t worry because he’s not yet arriving there. So you need to go now before he arrives at his company. I’ll ask driver ahjusshi to drop you there”

 

Zhoumi pats Ryeowook’s head and went at the employee’s room to talk to driver ahjusshi. Ryeowook stares at Jongwoon’s Espresso Roast and just sighs

 

 

 

 

 

*KIM CORPORATION*

 

 

Ryeowook arrives at Kim Corporation, bringing Jongwoon’s hot Espresso Roast. She bows at the security guards outside the building

 

“Good morning. I’m Kim Ryeowook of Mouse Rabbit. I’m here to bring Mr. Kim’s Espresso Roast”

 

Ryeowook told them while showing them the cup of Espresso Roast. She leaves her ID and signs at the log book before going inside. Ryeowook was amaze while walking inside the Kim Corporation. It’s her first time to be there and she feels so happy

 

“Wow! This company is so big and very beautiful. I wonder how he can manage such big company like this. He must be very busy. No wonder he’s a great and famous CEO”

 

Ryeowook told herself while giggling happily, thinking about Jongwoon. She walks towards the concierge to ask for the direction to Jongwoon’s office

 

“Excuse me?”

 

Ryeowook approaches a tall girl with long black hair

 

“Yes Ma’am? What can I do for you?”

 

The girl smiles at Ryeowook

 

“I’m Kim Ryeowook of Mouse Rabbit and I’m here to deliver Mr. Kim’s Espresso Roast”

 

Ryeowook told the girl while showing her the cup of Espresso Roast. The girl smiles at her

 

“Hi there! I’m Kwon Yuri. I’m the one who called at Mouse Rabbit awhile ago”

 

“Should I just leave Mr. Kim’s Espresso Roast here?”

 

Yuri shook her head

 

“You can bring it to his office”

 

Yuri calls a security guard to Ryeowook at Jongwoon’s office

 

“Just follow Ahjusshi. He will you at Mr. Kim’s office”

 

“Thank you”

 

Ryeowook bows at Yuri and follow s the security guard inside the elevator. Ryeowook was listening to a Classical music played inside the elevator. She was enjoying the music when the elevator stops at the fifth floor. Ryeowook follows the security guard who went out from the elevator. They walk at the wide hallway

 

“Wow! This is really a big company…a very big company. I wonder how many floors does this company has”

 

Ryeowook whispers. She follows the security guard inside a very big room. She saw two desks, but the room is empty

 

“What a very spacious room. It’s really nice to work in a very big room like this and the atmosphere is very relaxing”

 

Ryeowook told herself while looking around the room

 

“Just open that door and get in, Arasso?”

 

The security guard points his finger at the door. He pats Ryeowook’s head before walking away

 

“Ahjusshi, where are you going? Don’t leave me alone”

 

“Just open that door and get inside. Place the Espresso Roast on Mr. Kim’s desk and just go down after”

 

The security guard told Ryeowook before leaving the room

 

“But…”

 

Ryeowook sighs and walks towards the door. She knocks first before going inside. Ryeowook’s eyes widened in amazement while looking at Jongwoon’s office that looks like a Grand Ambassador room of a luxury hotel

 

“His office is really big and so neat”

 

Ryeowook smiles brightly while staring at his very organized things and all the books that are neatly arranged in bookshelves made out of rose wood. Ryeowook walks towards the cabinet full of awards and certificates

 

“My Prince Charming is really great for achieving a lot of things. I’m so proud of him”

 

Ryeowook giggles happily. She then walks towards the cabinet full of picture frames. She stares happily at the pictures. Ryeowook suddenly feels sad when she saw a picture of Jongwoon with a very beautiful girl

 

“I didn’t know that he has a girlfriend”

 

Ryeowook stares at the beautiful girl who was with Jongwoon in the picture while controlling his tears from falling

 

“I have no match to her”

 

Ryeowook sighs sadly. She walks on Jongwoon’s desk and places the cup of Espresso Roast on top

 

“I hope you’ll enjoy it. I love you Kim Jongwoon, but I guess you already love someone else”

 

Ryeowook whispers and carefully leaves the office. She leaves the big room sadly. She walks at the hallway blankly, thinking about Jongwoon and the girl that was with him in the picture. She went inside at the last elevator at the left side

 

“Welcome President Kim Jongwoon”

 

Ryeowook was shock when the elevator speaks

 

“Aigoo!”

 

Her eyes widened when the elevator speaks again

 

“What floor?”

 

Ryeowook looks around, hoping to find who is talking, but she realizes that she’s all alone inside the elevator

 

“Aigoo! The elevator is talking. This is so cool”

 

Ryeowook whispers happily, but she suddenly frowns when she didn’t see any floor button inside the elevator

 

“Yah! How do I go down if there are no floor buttons to press? What kind of elevator is this? There’s no open and close button inside. This is not the elevator awhile ago. Where the hell am I?”

 

Ryeowook was about to go out when the elevator door suddenly closed. Ryeowook feels the elevator going down

 

“Yah! Where the hell are you taking me? Hey evil elevator, open the door! I’m not pressing anything because there is nothing to press here. Why did you close the door? Why are you going down?”

 

Ryeowook starts to panic. She starts knocking on the door

 

“LET ME OUT!”

 

Ryeowook shouts while knocking on the door. She stops knocking when the elevator stops and speaks again

 

“We’re already at the ground floor President Kim Jongwoon. Thank you”

 

The elevator door starts opening slowly. Jongwoon’s eyes widened upon seeing someone inside his elevator. Ryeowook immediately bows at him

 

“Good morning Sir”

 

Ryeowook raises her head and was shock to see Jongwoon staring at her. She suddenly blush because of embarrassment when she remembers what happened yesterday at the Mouse Rabbit

 

“Aigoo! I hope he didn’t remember me…please”           

 

Ryeowook thought. She stares at Jongwoon nervously because Jongwoon is staring at her seriously

 

“WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING INSIDE MY ELEVATOR?”

 

Jongwoon shouts making the employees walking at the ground floor stop walking and stop all the things that they are doing just to look at Jongwoon. Those employees waiting outside the other elevators at the left and right side also stare at him. Some of them gathered behind Jongwoon because they are curious who is inside the elevator. Ryeowook blush harder while staring at the people who are all staring at her while whispering at each other. She wants to melt of embarrassment. Jongwoon notice his employees gathering around behind him. He turns around and stares at them seriously

 

“WHAT THE ING HELL ARE YOU ALL STARING AT?”

 

Jongwoon shouts making them jump because of nervousness

 

“START WORKING NOW BEFORE I FIRE ALL OF YOU! NOBODY WILL TAKE THE ELEVATOR UNLESS I ARRIVE INSIDE MY OFFICE! TAKE THE STAIRS!”

 

Jongwoon shouts much louder, releasing his anger

 

“Yah! Why are you so grumpy?”

 

Jongwoon looks at Ryeowook

 

“SHUT UP! I’M NOT TALKING TO YOU!”

 

“Why are you shouting early in the morning?”

 

“I TOLD YOU TO SHUT YOUR MOUTH!”

 

He shouts at Ryeowook before focusing his eyes back to his employees

 

“DON’T JUST STAND THERE! MOVE!”

 

All of them start moving quickly. They immediately take the stairs to go to their respective office and department. Jongwoon takes a deep breath before turning around to look at Ryeowook who is still standing inside his elevator

 

“WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING INSIDE MY ELEVATOR? I’M ASKING YOU, SO YOU NEED TO SPEAK NOW!”

 

Jongwoon shouts at Ryeowook who covers her ears

 

“Why are you shouting? I’m not deaf”

 

“YAH!”

 

Ryeowook gulps nervously while staring at Jongwoon’s serious face

 

“Ah…so…this is your elevator right?”

 

Ryeowook flashes a weak smile

 

“Well…actually…”

 

Ryeowook clears before continuing

 

“Is this really your elevator?”

 

Jongwoon nods while controlling his temper

 

“Oh…so, you bought this elevator? Wow! That was cool”

 

Ryeowook told Jongwoon while smiling at him

 

“Come on Mr. Handsome who loves to shout. You wouldn’t lose your dignity as a man if you smile. You will have wrinkles if you will always frown”

 

“Why are you so talkative? I’m not even talking to you and I’m not even asking you to open your mouth and speak”

 

“I’m just saying my opinion”

 

“But I’m not asking for an opinion! I’m asking for an explanation!”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook angrily

 

“Why are you getting mad at me? Is it because I’m inside your elevator? How can you say that it’s your elevator when your name is not even written on it? Why are you so possessive with this elevator?”

 

Jongwoon bites his lips because of anger

 

“Shut up talkative girl before I cut your tongue!”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook. He grabs her wrist, pulling her out. Ryeowook was amaze when the elevator door closes upon her stepping out from it

 

“See that?!”

 

Jongwoon points his finger at the top of the elevator. Ryeowook reads the word ‘PRESIDENT’

 

“So, you finally understand that the elevator is mine?”

 

“Well…”

 

Ryeowook looks at Jongwoon

 

“The word is President and not Kim Jongwoon. This elevator can be owned by the entire President in the whole world, so don’t be selfish. Learn to share the elevator with other Presidents”

 

Jongwoon takes a deep breath while shooting Ryeowook a deadly glare

 

“Why are you so stupid?”

 

Ryeowook pouts

 

“Hey, I’m not stupid! I’m going to be a…”

 

“SHUT UP! LEAVE MY COMPANY NOW!”

 

Jongwoon shouts at her

 

“Arasso. You can say it in a nice way. You don’t need to shout”

 

Ryeowook stuck her tongue out before walking away, leaving Jongwoon

 

“What the…that girl is…Aish!”

 

Jongwoon sighs and presses the open button on the wall and went inside his elevator

 

“Welcome President Kim Jongwoon”

 

The elevator speaks

 

“What floor?”

 

“Fifth floor”

 

The elevator door slowly closes on its own after Jongwoon gives his command. He was standing quietly inside his elevator while listening to some Classical music played inside

 

“What the hell is that girl doing here?”

 

Jongwoon asks his self. He was thinking about Ryeowook, making him smile a little. He was reminiscing the incident that happened yesterday at the Mouse Rabbit when the elevator speaks

 

“We’re already at the fifth floor President Kim Jongwoon. Thank you”

 

Jongwoon went out and walks at the hallway. The employees bow at him, but he just ignores them as he went inside a big room. Changmin bows at him as a greeting

 

“Put my schedules on my table and tell Ms. Hwang to cancel my meeting in Incheon later because I need to go at the Bien-etre to have dinner with my father

 

Jongwoon told Changmin before going inside his office. He sits on his chair and grabs the cup of Espresso Roast on his desk. He notices the post-it note attached to the cup. Jongwoon takes it away and reads it

 

 

Mr. Kim…

 

Start your day with a refreshing Espresso Roast. You’ll surely smile upon drinking this coffee because it will give you energy all throughout the day. Enjoy your day and don’t take things too seriously. Just always smile and be happy. Enjoy your work and don’t stress yourself too much

 

 

 

Jongwoon raises his eyebrow. He crumples the paper and throws it at the trash bin. He takes a sip of his hot Espresso Roast

 

“Now, this is what you call Espresso Roast. The Espresso Roast that I love”

 

Jongwoon smiles, he opens his laptop and starts working while enjoying his cup of Espresso Roast

 

 

 

 

 

*KIM’S MANSiON*

 

 

Sulli was elegantly sitting at the living room while reading a fashion magazine when one of the helpers approaches her

 

“Young lady Sulli, you have a visitor”

 

Sulli just nods at the helper who bows her head before leaving the living room. Sulli continue to read the magazine when a very beautiful and y elegant girl walks towards her. She was wearing a black elegant dress and silver stiletto that cost ten million dollars. She was holding a cream purse and her hair were neatly tied on a high ponytail. She’s not wearing any make-up, only a baby pink lipstick and simple diamond earrings

 

“Are you not going to greet me?”

 

Sulli raises her head. Her eyes widened because of excitement while staring at the owner of the voice who is smiling at her brightly

 

“Hello Sulli”

 

She greets Sulli happily

 

“Unnie!”

 

Sulli immediately stands up and hugs her visitor

 

“Oh my goodness, Minnie Unnie”

 

She stares at her visitor who is smiling brightly. The visitor’s name is Lee Sungmin. She came from an elite family. Her father is a world class CEO and owner of the top companies worldwide. She’s twenty three years old and a very famous and successful model. Her mother died when she was eleven years old because of leukemia and after the funeral of her mother, she and her father migrated in Great Britain. She’s the childhood friend of Jongwoon and her family is very close to Jongwoon’s family because her father is Youngwoon’s best friend

 

“How are you Sulli?”

 

“I’m fine Unnie. I’m doing great in school. What time did you arrive? You didn’t even tell me, so I can fetch you”

 

Sulli pouts at Sungmin. Sungmin smiles at her and cups Sulli’s face

 

“I just arrive awhile ago. You don’t need to fetch me. That’s the job of my father’s driver”

 

“Who drops you hear? Are you with Uncle?”

 

Sungmin shook her head

 

“My driver was the one who drops me here. Appa went at Kim Telecom to talk to Uncle Youngwoon. By the way is Jongwoon here?”

 

Sungmin asks Sulli curiously. Sulli shook her head as an answer

 

“Jongwoon Oppa is still at his office. I don’t know what time he’s going to arrive here. But you’ll have dinner with him later, right?”

 

Sungmin nods at Sulli

 

“If that’s the case then I shall go at Kim Corporation now. I want to surprise him”

 

Sungmin winks at Sulli

 

“Do you want me to accompany you?”

 

Sungmin shook her head to answer Sulli

 

“It’s ok Sulli. I want to go there alone. Don’t worry because I can take care of myself. Oh by the way before I forgot…”

 

Sungmin holds Sulli’s hand and smiles at her

 

“I’m going to give you something”

 

Sungmin drags Sulli happily as they went out of the mansion. Sungmin walks towards the black limousine. Her driver opens the door for her. Sungmin gets all the shopping bags inside and gives it all to Sulli

 

“That’s for you. I bought all of it in Great Britain before I fly here. Its girl’s stuffs and I’m sure that you’re going to love all of it”

 

“Thanks Unnie. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to buy me very expensive things”

 

Sulli told Sungmin while looking inside the shopping bags. Sungmin cups Sulli’s face and smiles at her

 

“It’s ok Sulli. You know that you’re like my little sister since I don’t have any siblings at all. I’ll see you tomorrow. Let’s go out after your class, Arasso?”

 

“Are you not going to wait for Siwon Oppa? He’s still in his office”

 

Sungmin shook her head

 

“I’ll just see him tomorrow. I need to go now”

 

Sungmin hugs Sulli. She waves her sunglasses and waves her hand to Sulli before going inside the black limousine. Her driver closes the door gently and run inside the driver’s seat. Sulli waves her hand while watching the black limousine going out of the gate

 

“Minnie Unnie is really beautiful. Jongwoon Oppa will be lucky if Unnie will be his wife”

 

Sulli smiles and goes back inside the mansion, bringing all the shopping bags

 

 

 

 

 

Sungmin arrives at Kim Corporation. The security guards who are guarding outside bow their head upon seeing Sungmin

 

“Welcome Ms. Lee”

 

They all greeted Sungmin, but she just ignores them. Her bodyguards escorted her inside the building. All eyes are set upon her. All the employees walking at the lobby stop whatever they’re doing just to bow at Sungmin and greet her happily. Sungmin just ignores them as she keeps on walking elegantly. Everyone stand at the corner, clearing Sungmin’s way; it’s like Moses parting the Red Sea. No one dare to get on her way because they are all afraid that Sungmin will get mad. They all freeze as she passed by. Sungmin hates it when people didn’t stop walking or doing whatever they are doing when she passes by. She walks towards the concierge and approaches Yuri who immediately bows her head upon seeing her

 

“Good afternoon Ms. Lee. How may I help you?”

 

“Where is Jongwoon’s office?”

 

“Fifth floor”

 

“ me now”

 

Yuri nods at Sungmin and escorted her. All the employees who are waiting for the elevator look at her. They all bow at Sungmin and immediately leave to take the stairs because Sungmin hates it a lot whenever someone will use the elevator when she’s going to use it

 

“Ms. Lee, you can use Mr. Kim’s elevator”

 

Yuri told Sungmin while smiling at her

 

“I didn’t ask you to smile, so why are you smiling at me?”

 

Yuri didn’t answer. She drops her head to avoid Sungmin’s serious glare

 

“Honestly, you look like a dog when you smile. Don’t smile at me until I told you to do so, do you understand?”

 

“Yes Ms. Lee”

 

Sungmin stares at Yuri

 

“How long do you plan to keep me waiting?”

 

Sungmin asks Yuri. Yuri raises her head and looks at Sungmin who is looking at her angrily

 

“Why are you still standing there?”

 

Sungmin raises her eyebrow while staring at Yuri seriously

 

“What are you waiting for? Why don’t you press the button so I can already go inside the elevator?”

 

Yuri just stares at Sungmin who frowns at her

 

“What? Do you expect me to press the button? You’re the one who supposed to do it because that’s your job. You’re the employee here and not me. Jongwoon is not paying you for you to be lazy. Why are you so stupid?”

 

“I’m sorry Ms. Lee”

 

Yuri presses the open button on the wall. The door of Jongwoon’s elevator slowly opens. Sungmin went inside with her body guards

 

“Welcome President Kim Jongwoon”

 

The elevator speaks. Yuri was about to enter the elevator, but Sungmin’s bodyguards stop her

 

“What do you think you’re doing?”

 

Sungmin asks Yuri while staring at her seriously. Yuri didn’t answer her

 

“Who told you that you’re allowed to join me inside the elevator? I don’t allow ordinary people going inside the elevator with me. Who do you think you are to join me inside the elevator? You’re just an ordinary employee. You take the stairs. If I were you, start moving now because if I arrive at the fifth floor first then I’m going to make sure that you will be fired right away”

 

Sungmin told Yuri. Yuri bows at her and start running upstairs

 

“Fifth floor”

 

Sungmin commands the elevator. The door slowly closes and the elevator starts going up

 

“That girl is really stupid”

 

Sungmin whispers

 

“We’re already at the fifth floor President Kim Jongwoon. Thank you”

 

The elevator speaks as the door slowly opens. Sungmin went out and saw Yuri standing at the hallway while panting hard

 

“Where’s Jongwoon’s office?”

 

Yuri takes a deep breath

 

“Please follow me Ms. Lee”

 

Yuri starts walking. Sungmin follows her with her bodyguards. The employees who are walking at the hallway stop walking and let Sungmin passed by before they continue walking. Yuri stops and looks at Sungmin

 

“We’re here”

 

Yuri told Sungmin

 

“What is your name?”

 

“I’m Kwon Yuri”

 

Yuri answers Sungmin before opening the door. Sungmin went inside with her bodyguard. Yuri bows at her before closing the door. Sungmin turns around and look at Stephanie and Changmin who are sitting on their respective seat while busy doing their work. One of Sungmin’s bodyguards coughs to catch their attention. They raise their head and look at Sungmin who is staring at them. Stephanie immediately stands up and bows her head upon recognizing Sungmin

 

“Good afternoon Ms. Lee. It’s good to see you”

 

Stephanie greeted Sungmin. She raises her head and looks at Sungmin and notices her staring at Changmin. Stephanie turns around and was shock to see Changmin still seating on his chair while busy doing his work. He didn’t even stand and bow his head to greet and pay respect to Sungmin. Stephanie immediately walks towards him, pulling him away from his chair

 

“What the ing hell are you doing?”

 

Stephanie whispers to Changmin

 

“You need to bow at Ms. Lee”

 

Changmin looks at Sungmin who is staring at him seriously

 

“OMO!”

 

Changmin’s eyes widened while staring at Sungmin

 

“Lee Sungmin as in Lee Sungmin, the famous model and daughter of the world class CEO? Aigoo!”

 

Changmin immediately grabs a pen and paper on his desk. Stephanie’s eyes widened when Changmin run towards her. Sungmin’s bodyguards stop Changmin before he can go near her. Sungmin raised her hand, commanding her bodyguards to let go of Changmin

 

“I want to have your autograph, please”

 

Changmin told Sungmin while smiling at her. Sungmin walks towards him. She stares at Changmin and raises her eyebrow

 

“Who are you?”

 

“I’m Shim Changmin”

 

Changmin replies happily. His smile vanished from his face when Sungmin gets the paper away from his hand and crumples it before throwing it on the floor

 

“WHAT THE ING HELL ARE YOU DOING?”

 

Sungmin asks Changmin angrily. Changmin drops his head to avoid Sungmin’s serious glare

 

“YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO BOW YOUR HEAD IN FRONT OF ME! STUPID!”

 

Sungmin shouts at Changmin before focusing her eyes upon Stephanie

 

“MS. HWANG!”

 

Stemphanie jumps while her heart starts beating fast because of nervousness

 

“Will you please teach this boy on how to pay respect to the superior? Teach him how to bow his head and not to ask for an autograph! Seriously, all the employees here are all stupid! I shall tell Jongwoon to fire all of you!”

 

Sungmin told Stephanie angrily. Stephanie bows at her, asking for an apology

 

“I’m so sorry Ms. Lee”

 

Sungmin raises her eyebrow

 

“Sorry? What’s the use of law if everything can be fix by a simple sorry?”

 

Sungmin frowns

 

“You know that I hate stupid people”

 

Sungmin told Stephanie, emphasizing the word ‘stupid’ while staring at Changmin

 

“Stupid people always ruin my day. Well, what can I expect from people like you who came from an ordinary family?”

 

Sungmin told them while shaking her head. She sighs before looking at Stephanie who keeps her head low

 

“Ms. Hwang”

 

Stephanie looks at Sungmin with teary eyes

 

“Where is Jongwoon?”

 

“I’m sorry Ms. Lee, but Mr. Kim is no longer in his office. He leaves awhile ago for his meeting and he told us that he’s not going back here anymore because he will go at Bien-etre to have dinner with his father. Do you want me to call him and tell him that you’re here?”

 

Sungmin shook her head

 

“No need. We’re going to see each other later”

 

Sungmin told Stephanie. She stares at Changmin before leaving the room with her bodyguards

 

“Aigoo!”

 

Changmin sighs in relief

 

“That was so scary. I didn’t know that she’s scarier than Mr. Snobbish”

 

Changmin told Stephanie. He notices her frowning at him

 

“What?”

 

“You know what? You always give me head ache. Aish! When are you going to learn? You supposed to bow at Ms. Lee and not to ask for an autograph. Aigoo! You’re killing me”

 

Stephanie holds her forehead

 

“Seriously, what do you want me to do to you? Should I skin you alive, grill you or just kill you right away so I won’t have head ache anymore?”

 

Stephanie asks Changmin while frowning at him

 

“Noona”

 

Changmin flashes a weak smile

 

“Don’t get mad at me because you’re already becoming an Ahjumma”

 

“PABO!”

 

“I’m really sorry Noona”

 

Stephanie sighs

 

“Just go back to work or I’ll be the one who will ask Mr. Snobbish to fire you”

 

Changmin gulps nervously and goes back to his seat

 

“Ah…Noona”

 

“What?”

 

“Is Ms. Lee the girlfriend of Mr. Snobbish?”

 

Stephanie nods

 

“Really? I thought our boss doesn’t have a girlfriend? He always tell that in all his interviews”

 

“Ms. Lee is not his girlfriend because she’s his fiancée”

 

Chnagmin’s eyes widened

 

“How?”

 

“Isn’t obvious Max? Hello! Ms. Lee’s father is Mr. Kim Youngwoon’s best friend and their family is really close. Obviously, Mr. Kim and Mr. Lee will surely arrange Mr. Snobbish and Ms. Lee’s wedding”

 

“Correction Noona, don’t call her Ms. Lee. You need to call her Medusa from now on because everyone freeze like a stone when she’s around”

 

Stephanie laughs softly

 

“You’re right. She’s Medusa. Mr. Snobbish and Medusa will surely be a perfect couple because they are both snobbish and grumpy”

 

Stephanie and Changmin laugh softly and give each other a high five before continuing their work

 

 

 

 

 

*MOUSE RABBIT*

 

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae were staring at Ryeowook who is sitting inside the kitchen quietly, looking so gloomy while drinking her strawberry yogurt smoothie

 

“Honey, are you thinking what I’m thinking?”

 

Donghae asks his boyfriend while staring at Ryeowook. Eunhyuk looks at Donghae

 

“You know honey Hae? Love really hurts sometimes, especially when the one you love doesn’t love you back and the only thing you can do is drink strawberry yogurt smoothie”

 

“Just like Wookie”

 

“Yes honey Hae. Just like Wookie”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae sigh and walk towards Ryeowook. They look at each other. Eunhyuk sits on the left side of Ryeowook while Donghae sits on the other side

 

“Wookie, my honey Hyukkie and I are just wondering why you are so gloomy today. You’re like that since you arrive here awhile ago. It’s already late in the afternoon and you’re still gloomy?”

 

“I’m just sad”

 

“Oh…don’t worry because my honey Hyukkie prepare something for you”

 

Donghae looks at his boyfriend who is smiling brightly

 

“Honey Hyukkie, are you ready? Hit it”

 

Eunhyuk clears his throat. He stares at Ryeowook and starts singing

 

“Where do broken hearts go? Can they find their way home, back to the open arms of a love that’s waiting there? And if somebody loves you, won’t they always love you? I look in your eyes and I know that you still care for Mr. Kim”

 

Donghae claps his hands like a kid after Eunhyuk sings. They stare at Ryeowook whose face is still gloomy

 

“Aigoo! You don’t like my voice? I really prepare that song for you, but you just hate it”

 

Eunhyuk told Ryeowook while pouting

 

“Ah! Hyukkie, you and Hae must stop teasing me. It really hurts you know. It’s really painful”

 

“WHAT REALLY HAPPEN?”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae shout is unison

 

“Well…”

 

Ryeowook stares at Eunhyuk and Donghae who are waiting for her to speak

 

“Why do I always fail? I’m such a loser”

 

Ryeowook sighs

 

“First, I got negative zero yesterday for wiping Mr. Kim’s pants and accidentally holding his…you know what I mean, right?”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae nod at Ryeowook while flashing a erted smile

 

“You know Wookie? I just can’t understand why you’re so embarrassed on what happen yesterday”

 

“What do you want me to do Hyukkie? Laugh because of what I did? It was so embarrassing because I touch his…Aigoo! I don’t even want to think about it anymore”

 

Ryeowook shook her head like a little kid

 

“It was a nightmare”

 

“Nightmare? How can that be a nightmare? You should be proud because the situation gives you the opportunity to hold Mr. Kim’s…you know what is it and he must be very happy because an innocent girl like you gives him a nice ”

 

Donghae told Ryeowook whose face starts turning red like a tomato

 

“I’m just curious Wookie. Is Mr. Kim’s future big?”

 

Eunhyuk asks Ryeowook causing Donghae to laugh

 

“YAH!”

 

Ryeowook covers hear ears with her hands while frowning at the couple who keep on laughing to

 

“Will you please stop being naughty? I’m trying to share my dilemma here”

 

Donghae stops laughing and takes a deep breath

 

“Arasso. My honey Hyukkie and I are just curious about Mr. Kim’s future because we’re just thinking about you, right my Hyukkie?”

 

Eunhyuk nods while wiping his tears because of laughing

 

“My honey Hae is right Wookie. If age doesn’t matter when you’re in love then size must matter so the honeymoon will be better”

 

“I don’t care about the size! Just stop teasing me, Arasso? WHY ARE YOU GUYS SO ERT?”

 

Ryeowook shouts while blushing hard

 

“Ok. We’re not going to tease you anymore”

 

“Just continue sharing your dilemma because my honey Hae and I will help you because we’re the Love Gurus”

 

Eunhyuk told Ryeowook proudly while Donghae nods his head while flashing a wide smile

 

“Just trust us Wookie”

 

Donghae added. Ryeowook just gives them a weird glare before talking again

 

“After I got a negative zero yesterday for what I did, I got a super negative zero awhile ago when I deliver my Prince Charming’s Espresso Roast at Kim Corporation”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae stare at her curiously

 

“I’m so stupid to enter the weird talking elevator which happens to be Mr. Kim’s elevator. I got scolded by him and I look so stupid because there are people who saw me inside his elevator and I just want to melt at that moment because of embarrassment. Just stab me until I die, please”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae shook their head

 

“Sorry Wookie, but we just can’t do it because if you die, nobody will make Mr. Kim’s Espresso Roast. If that happens, I’m sure that it will be the end of the world because the grumpy snobbish man who never smile will surely be throwing tantrums for the rest of his life”

 

“And that was so scary”

 

Donghae and Eunhyuk told Ryeowook while holding her hands

 

“So Wookie, you need to live”

 

“Don’t die yet because my honey Hyukkie and I are still planning to get married in the near future. Don’t worry Wookie because you’re the Maid of Honor. Sunny will be the flower girl while Henry is the ring bearer. Ahjumma will be the Principal Sponsor and Manager Mimi will be the best man”

 

Eunhyuk nods happily, agreeing to his boyfriend. Ryeowook just nods at them as the couple smile brightly at her

 

“And then…the most painful part is…”

 

Ryeowook rest her head on the table

 

“I saw Mr. Kim’s girlfriend”

 

“GIRLFRIEND?”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae shout. Ryeowook nods sadly at them

 

“I saw his their picture and his girlfriend is really beautiful and look so elegant…very elegant”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae stare at Ryeowook sadly

 

“That’s really a painful memory”

 

Eunhyuk told Ryeowook while patting her head

 

“I really think that bad luck is my twin. I never become lucky”

 

Ryeowook told them sadly. Zhoumi went inside the kitchen and saw them. He walks towards them and saw Ryeowook’s gloomy face. He stares at Eunhyuk and Donghae, asking for an explanation

 

“Broken hearted”

 

Donghae told Zhoumi who sits on the table

 

“What happen?”

 

He asks them curiously

 

“Wookie saw Mr. Kim’s girlfriend awhile ago at Kim Corporation when she delivers his Espresso Roast”

 

Eunhyuk explains to Zhoumi

 

“GIRLFRIEND?”

 

Zhoumi shouts with wide eyes open. Donghae and Eunhyuk nod at him

 

“Wookie saw her Manager Mimi”

 

Zhoumi looks at Ryeowook who raises her head and nods at him

 

“Are you sure about that Wookie? It’s really Jongwoon’s girlfriend?”

 

“Yes Manager Mimi. I saw it with my own eyes. It’s my Prince Charming’s girlfriend”

 

Ryeowook sighs sadly. Zhoumi shook his head while staring at Ryeowook

 

“But Wookie, I didn’t remember Jongwoon having a girlfriend”

 

“But Manager Mimi, I swear with all my heart. I really saw Jongwoon’s picture with a girl. I saw the picture inside his office”

 

Ryeowook told Zhoumi with teary eyes

 

“And because of thinking about it, I end up going inside Mr. Kim’s elevator. That’s the reason why I got super negative zero because he end up yelling at me when he saw me inside that weird talking elevator”

 

Zhoumi stares at Ryeowook. He can see sadness and jealousy in her eyes

 

“Wookie, I’m telling you. Jongwoon don’t have a girlfriend. Maybe the one you saw in the picture with him is Sulli, his cousin”

 

Ryeowook shook her head

 

“No Manager Mimi. I already saw Choi Sulli and I know her because she’s also studying in Seoul University. That girl is not her”

 

“Then who could that be?”

 

“I don’t know. Manager Mimi, what shall I do? I have no match to that girl. She’s so beautiful…really beautiful and looks so elegant. She’s rich and has a very high education attainment”

 

Zhoumi pats Ryeowook’s cheek

 

“So what if she’s like that? The heart is the one who will decide, so don’t lose hope. She may be the best of everything, but if Jongwoon’s heart will beat for you then he will choose you than her”

 

Ryeowook rest her head on the table while pouting

 

“How come I’m the only one who is still single here? Hyukkie and Hae are Lovers in Mouse Rabbit I while boss Henry and Sunny are Lovers in Mouse Rabbit II”

 

Donghae suddenly cough

 

“Excuse me Wookie. Manager Mimi is also single”

 

Ryeowook looks at Zhoumi who keeps on nodding his head

 

“Maybe Manager Mimi can be your boyfriend, right Manager Mimi?”

 

Eunhyuk suggested. Zhoumi smiles at Ryeowook while patting her head

 

“That’s true Wookie. I can be your best boyfriend. I can also be your phone pal, Oppa, chat mate or maybe shopping body. Manager Mimi at your service, anytime and anywhere. Fighting!”

 

Zhoumi told Ryeowook making her smile

 

“You guys are teasing me again”

 

They shook their head

 

“We just want to make you smile again”

 

“Because we’re not use in seeing you so gloomy like that”

 

“That’s why you need to smile now, Arasso?”

 

Ryeowook nods at them and flashes her bright smile

 

“Thanks guys”

 

“GROUP HUG!!!”

 

Eunhyuk and Donghae shout happily and they all give Ryeowook a sweet hug

 

“You know Wookie? I think you should take a break for the meantime so you can relax your mind. Don’t worry because we can handle everything. Just take a break, Arasso?”

 

Ryeowook nods at Zhoumi

 

“I’ll be back after 30 minutes”

 

Ryeowook waves her hand and go out of the kitchen. Eunhyuk and Donghae stare at Zhoumi and notice him thinking something deep

 

“Ah…Manager Mimi, is there something wrong?”

 

Eunhyuk asks Zhoumi worriedly. Zhoumi shook his head and looks at the couple

 

“Just go back to work now, Arasso?”

 

“YES CAPTAIN!”

 

They shout happily and immediately go out of the kitchen and start working again

 

“If that girl is not Sulli, maybe it’s Jongwoon’s childhood friend, Lee Sungmin. I didn’t know that she’s actually Jongwoon’s girlfriend. Siwon never told me”

 

Zhoumi told his self. He takes a deep breath

 

“I feel sorry for Wookie if Lee Sungmin is really Jongwoon’s girlfriend”

 

Zhoumi sighs and jumps off the table and goes back to work

 

 

 

 

 

Ryeowook went at the library at the first floor to look for a good book that she will buy if ever she’ll have extra money. She was looking at the bookshelf when she found a book about Art

 

“It looks interesting”

 

Ryeowook whispers and grabs the hard bound book, but to her surprise someone also grabs the book and he’s standing at the other side of the bookshelf

 

“YAH!”

 

Ryeowook’s eyes widened upon seeing the gorgeous man who is grabbing the book away from her; he‘s the snobbish CEO, Kim Jongwoon who is staring at her through the bookshelf

 

“Yah! Are you my stalker?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon while blushing. Jongwoon raises her eyebrow while staring at her seriously

 

“Excuse me? I’m the one who supposed to ask you that little girl. Are you following me?”

 

“Of course not, why will I follow you?”

 

“If you’re not following me then why do I always see you wherever I go? Are you a ghost or something?”

 

Ryeowook’s eyes widened when Jongwoon reach for her face and touches it gently with his left hand as his right hand is still holding the hard bound book tightly

 

“Why…why are you…touching me?”

 

Ryeowook ask Jongwoon while her heart starts jumping because of happiness. She’s happy because her Prince Charming is touching her beautiful, yet innocent face. Ryeowook starts blushing while feeling Jongwoon’s warm and soft hand. Jongwoon coughs when he notices her blushing

 

“Why are you blushing? Your face is already red like tomato”

 

“That’s because your hand is so small”

 

Jongwoon suddenly frowns. Ryeowook gulps nervously as she can feel Jongwoon’s anger just by looking at his serious expression. She feels like a thunder will strike her to death any minute

 

“Why are you so talkative little girl?”

 

Jongwoon asks Ryeowook while shooting her a deadly glare. Ryeowook pouts when Jongwoon removes his left hand away from her face

 

“Do you want me to cut your tongue so you’ll learn how to shut your mouth?”

 

“Yah!”

 

Ryeowook frowns at Jongwoon

 

“Why are you so cruel, grumpy and very snobbish? You know? You have a very gorgeous face, but people can’t notice it because you’re always frowning and so serious. Why don’t you just flash a bright smile so people won’t be scared of you?”

 

“I never smile and that word is not in my vocabulary

 

“You don’t know how to smile?”

 

Jongwoon didn’t answer. He just stares at Ryeowook while thinking something. He was thinking of the last time he feels so happy and smile brightly. He’s not a grumpy person when he was a kid. He actually loves to play around and he’s a very cheerful kid, but everything changes in a blink of an eye. He becomes lonely as he grows up. He becomes grumpy, snobbish, and serious and those smiles completely vanished from his lips

 

“Excuse me. Mr. Handsome guy, are you there?”

 

Ryeowook waves her left hand in front of Jongwoon’s face, trying to catch his attention. Jongwoon blinks when he realizes that his spacing out

 

“Are you there?”

 

Jongwoon just stares at Ryeowook

 

“Are you going to smile now?”

 

Jongwoon didn’t answer

 

“Come on. If you don’t know then I’ll teach you how. Just practice smiling like this”

 

Ryeowook smiles brightly at Jongwoon. Jongwoon stares at Ryeowook’s bright smile and he can’t understand why he feels so calm and bright even though he’s already tired because of work. There is something on Ryeowook’s smile that can make his day bright and happy and that’s the thing that Jongwoon can’t understand

 

“Just practice that in front of the mirror so you’ll know how to smile. But of course, happiness is still the best way to put a smile on your face”

 

“Why are you so talkative? Are you not scared of me? People don’t talk to me like that, only you”

 

“Oh, so I’m special?”

 

Jongwoon didn’t react. Ryeowook holds her lips

 

“Ok. I’m not special, just delusional”

 

Ryeowook sighs

 

“I’m not scared of you. There’s no reason for me to get scared of you because you’re not a monster and you won’t eat me alive, right?”

 

Ryeowook pouts when Jongwoon didn’t laugh. He didn’t even react. He just stares at Ryeowook with his serious face

 

“Come on Mr. Handsome guy. I’m trying to make you laugh ok”

 

“It’s not funny and stops calling me Mr. Handsome guy. Don’t give me stupid pet name because we’re not even close. Just give me the book because I’m the one who saw it first”

 

Jongwoon pulls the book, but Ryeowook won’t let it go

 

“You’re the one who saw it first, but I’m the one who grabs it first. So this book is mine”

 

“NO!”

 

Jongwoon hits Ryeowook’s hand

 

“Ouch! You’re not even a gentleman, grumpy Ahjusshi”

 

Jongwoon’s eyes widened upon hearing Ryeowook calling him grumpy Ahjusshi

 

“WHO ARE YOU CALLING GRUMPY AHJUSSHI?”

 

Jongwoon shouts making the people stare at them. Ryeowook blush because of embarrassment as the people give them weird glare. Ryeowook reach for Jongwoon’s face and covers his mouth with her hand, but Jongwoon removes it

 

“DON’T TOUCH ME! I DIDN’T EVEN GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO TOUCH ME!”

 

Jongwoon shouts. He doesn’t even care if people are staring at them. Ryeowook stares at the people who are staring at them. She bows to them and flashes a weak smile before looking at Jongwoon through the bookshelf

 

“Just stop shouting, Arasso? People are melting us with their glare”

 

“I don’t care. Just give me this book because I need to go now. I still have an appointment”

 

Jongwoon pulls the book away, but Ryeowook won’t let go of it

 

“Just go away now. Shoo and give the book to me. I’m going to buy it”

 

Ryeowook pulls the book away from Jongwoon’s hand

 

“Ha! I win, this book is mine now”

 

Ryeowook stuck her tongue out making Jongwoon frown. Ryeowook smiles and stares at the hard bound book. Her eyes widened upon seeing the prize

 

“Eighty thousand won! Aigoo! How can this book so expensive?”

 

Ryeowook gets her wallet inside her pocket

 

“I don’t have eighty thousand won. Aish! Why am I so poor?”

 

Ryeowook sighs sadly and looks at Jongwoon who is smirking at her

 

“See? You don’t even have money to buy that book. Just give it to me ok?”

 

Jongwoon stares at Ryeowook’s sad face as she hands the book to him

 

“Better luck next time”

 

Jongwoon told her before walking away to pay the book at the cashier

 

“I’ll just look for a cheaper book. I hope I can find one”

 

Ryeowook whispers sadly and starts walking around, trying to find a cheaper book. She was busy walking around when someone blocks her way. Ryeowook stares at the handsome snobbish man standing in front of her

 

“Are you my stalker? Why are you following me?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon who keeps shaking his head

 

“What makes you think that I’m following you? I just forget something”

 

Jongwoon gets something inside his coat and hands it to Ryeowook

 

“I forgot to return your handkerchief little talkative girl. Thank you for wiping my…”

 

Jongwoon stops talking. Ryeowook stares at her handkerchief before looking at Jongwoon while blushing

 

“Aigoo! You still remember what happen yesterday?”

 

Jongwoon nods at her

 

“My memory is sharp and I’m not that old to forget it”

 

Ryeowook stares at him shyly. She wants to melt because of embarrassment, knowing that Jongwoon remembers everything that happens yesterday at Mouse Rabbit. She gets her handkerchief on Jongwoon’s hand and flashes a weak smile

 

“Can you just pretend that you didn’t remember anything?”

 

Jongwoon raises his eyebrow

 

“I’ll forget everything if you will tell me what flower to give to a girl”

 

“For your girlfriend?”

 

“It’s none of your business if I’ll give it to my girlfriend or what”

 

“Well…”

 

Ryeowook manage to smile though her heart is aching, knowing that Jongwoon will give a girl a bouquet of flower

 

“Rose will be better”

 

“Rose is already common”

 

“Then try giving her lilies, but if you’ll ask me. I think rose is still the best though it’s already common because it represents beauty and girls love it when men think that we’re beautiful”

 

Ryeowook smiles

 

“Arasso”

 

Jongwoon looks at Ryeowook and hands her a paper bag. Ryeowook stares at him blankly

 

“Just get it. It’s for you”

 

“Why?”

 

“Why are you asking a lot of questions? When I say that it’s for you then you need to accept it and stop asking a lot of questions”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook while frowning at her. Ryeowook gets the paper bag on his hand and smiles brightly at him

 

“Thank you”

 

“Please enjoy reading it. Thanks for the handkerchief”

 

Jongwoon flicks Ryeowook’s forehead before leaving the library. Ryeowook opens the paper bag and gets the book inside

 

“He’s just snobbish, but not bad at all”

 

Ryeowook whispers while staring happily at the hard bound book about Art that Jongwoon bought for her

 

 

 

 

*MOUSE RABBIT*

 

 

Siwon was enjoying his raspberry smoothie while having a chat with Zhoumi happily

 

“So, what do you think about my plan?”

 

Siwon asks Zhoumi while smiling brightly. Zhoumi thinks for a moment before giving his opinion

 

“Siwon, I think you’re crazy”

 

Siwon laughs

 

“Come on. Don’t be a KJ”

 

“I’m not being KJ or boring here ok. I’m just thinking about Jongwoon. Trust me, it won’t work for him”

 

Siwon shook his head

 

“We’re not yet trying it Mimi. Come on. It’s just a blind date. It doesn’t necessarily means that Jongwoon needs to court the girl. I just want him to date around because he’s already forgetting about his self because of being busy”

 

“It will be hard for us to persuade him. You know him”

 

“Don’t worry about it. Just leave it to me”

 

Zhoumi sighs

 

“If Jongwoon gets mad, it’s your fault”

 

Siwon nods

 

“I’ll take the responsibility and I’m sure that Jongwoon won’t be mad at us. If this thing will not work then better luck next time”

 

“I just can’t understand why you’re so eager to find a girlfriend for your cousin”

 

“I’m just concern. He’s already twenty six and still no girlfriend since birth”

 

“How about Lee Sungmin?”

 

Siwon shook his head

 

“Minnie is not his girlfriend. She’s just Jongwoon’s childhood friend”

 

“Why not set them up in a date?”

 

“Minnie loves Jongwoon, but Jongwoon likes her as a little sister. That’s all and nothing special”

 

Siwon takes a sip on his raspberry smoothie

 

“I’ll take care of Jongwoon and the place while you take care of the girl”

 

Siwon told Zhoumi who suddenly smiles upon seeing Ryeowook who just arrive after her break. He stares at Siwon while smiling brightly

 

“I think I already know who will be Jongwoon’s blind date. Trust me on this Siwon. I’ll give Jongwoon a very sweet, beautiful and innocent girl as his blind date”

 

Zhoumi told Siwon happily before focusing his eyes back to Ryeowook who is helping Henry at the counter

 

“She’ll be the perfect girl”

 

Zhoumi whispers while smiling brightly

 

 

 

 

*BIEN-ETRE*

 

 

“Jongwoon!”

 

Sungmin runs happily towards Jongwoon who is sitting quietly on the couch with his father

 

“Minnie, is that you?”

 

Jongwoon smiles brightly at his childhood friend. He stands up and gives Sungmin a warm hug

 

“I miss you”

 

Jongwoon kissed her forehead

 

“It’s benn a long time and you’re still beautiful”

 

Jongwoon stares at Sungmin

 

“Very beautiful”

 

Sungmin smiles while holding Jongwoon’s hands

 

“Thanks Jongwoon. It’s good to see you again. I’m really happy”

 

Jongwoon was shock when Sungmin kissed his lips. He just flashes a smile and bows at Sungmin’s father

 

“It’s good to see you Uncle”

 

Mr. Lee smiles at Jongwoon

 

“You need to start calling me Appa”

 

He told Jongwoon while patting his soon to be son in law’s shoulder. Jongwoon stares at him blankly

 

“Let’s start our dinner”

 

Youngwoon told them happily. Mr. Lee sits beside Youngwoon while Sungmin and Jongwoon sit together

 

“This is for you”

 

Jongwoon gives Sungmin a bouquet of roses

 

“I love it Jongwoon. It’s so beautiful and rose is my favorite flower. Thank you”

 

Sungmin smiles at Jongwoon. They start eating their dinner peacefully

 

“Jongwoon, Minnie”

 

Mr. Lee calls her daughter and Jongwoon’s attention

 

“Youngwoon and I have a very important announcement”

 

Jongwoon and Sungmin look at their fathers

 

“Actually, Youngwoon and I talk about it for hundred times. Since our families are close and you guys are childhood friends. Youngwoon and I decided to arrange your marriage which will happen earlier next year”

 

Jongwoon suddenly coughs

 

“Aigoo! Jongwoon, are you ok?”

 

Sungmin hands him a glass of water. Jongwoon drinks it and wipes his lips with the table napkin

 

“I’m fine. I’m just surprise about…about..the…the wedding…Yes, the wedding”

 

Jongwoon told Sungmin while flashing a weak smile

 

“Your engagement celebration will be next week”

 

Jongwoon’s eyes widened while staring at his father

 

“NEXT WEEK?”

 

Jongwoon shouts. Youngwoon raises his eyebrow

 

“Yes. Is there something wrong Jongwoon?”

 

“Appa, don’t you think it’s a little bit fast? Do we really need to hurry?”

 

“There’s nothing wrong if you marry Minnie”

 

“That’s not what I’m…”

 

Jongwoon stops talking when someone holds his hand. He looks at Sungmin who is staring at him happily

 

“Are you not excited? We’re going to be husband and wife soon. I really dream of marrying you someday and that dream is soon to come true”

 

“Minnie”

 

“Don’t worry Jongwoon because I’ll be a good wife for you. I really wanted to be your wife and you know that. Are you not happy?”

 

“Well…I’m actually surprised”

 

Jongwoon flashes a weak smile

 

“Really surprised”

 

Jongwoon stares at his father

 

“It’s already final, right?”

 

Youngwoon nods at his son

 

“Are you not happy?”

 

Sungmin asks Jongwoon sadly

 

“Are you happy?”

 

Jongwoon asks her. Sungmin nods happily

 

“Very happy”

 

“Then I’m happy because you’re happy”

 

Jongwoon manage to smile and hugs Sungmin

 

“Your happiness is important”

 

“Thanks Jongwoon. I love you”

 

Sungmin told Jongwoon while hugging him tight. Jongwoon didn’t answer. He just nods his head while hugging him tight

 

 

 

 

“WHAT?”

 

Siwon shouts with wide eyes open while staring at his cousin who is sitting on his bed

 

“You’re already engage to Minnie? How can that happen?”

 

“I told you that it’s Appa’s decision and not mine. I almost have a heart attack awhile ago upon hearing their announcement”

 

“You didn’t even protest?”

 

Jongwoon nods

 

“But why?”

 

“Tell me, how can I protest? They already arrange the marriage and it will be next year and the engagement next week. Tell me, how can I protest? I just can’t hurt Minnie. Seeing her smile so brightly upon hearing our arrange marriage, I just can’t ruin the atmosphere”

 

“But Jongwoon”

 

Siwon stares at his cousin sadly. Jongwoon sighs

 

“Let’s not talk about it anymore. I’m just going crazy whenever I think about it. I just can’t do anything. You know Appa. He’ll do everything for me to follow what he wants and beside…Minnie’s happiness matters”

 

“How is she?”

 

“Very beautiful”

 

Siwon sits beside Jongwoon

 

“Hey, are you free tomorrow?”

 

“Why?”

 

“Just tell me that you’re free tomorrow at 7PM”

 

“Tell me first what the reason is”

 

“Well…”

 

Siwon smiles at Jongwoon

 

“Zhoumi and I agree to set you up in a blind date”

 

“WHAT?”

 

Jongwoon shouts with wide eyes open

 

“Are you crazy?”

 

 

Siwon shook his head

 

“Why are you setting me up in a blind date? I told you that I don’t need a girlfriend”

 

“Just give it a try. It’s just a blind date, but it doesn’t mean that you need to court the girl”

 

Jongwoon smirk

 

“YAH! If you want to go in a blind date, don’t drag me along ok. I don’t have time for that stupid and nonsense thing”

 

“Jongwoon”

 

“Shut up”

 

Jongwoon told Siwon before leaving his room

 

“It’s really hard to persuade him”

 

Siwon sighs while shaking his head