"I hate you I hate you I hate you I hate you!" she said from the other line.

"Yeah. That's what I've always wanted from you, Hara."

"Yuri oppa I really miss you but what did you do?! You made me die out here in Tokyo on my own?!"

"Oh come on. It's not like you're the one doing all the work. I'm still the one handling them and you just relay them to me."

"But I'm dying of boredom here!"

"What do you think me? Some kind of toy you can play when you're bored?"

"But, oppa..."

    *beep beep*

"Oh. Someone's calling, Hara. I have to go. Bye."

I pressed for the other line. "Hello, this is Yuri Goo."

"Yuri. I am your father."

"Stop it, dad. You don't even sound the same as Darth Vader."

"I know! Haha- it's just kind of funny~"

"Now, what do you want?"

"I'm just going to remind you about the company event tomorrow. Remember to bring Tiffany and Sunkyu too, okay."

"Okay. You already told me that so many times already so stop it."

"I'm just making sure you will not ditch me."

"Don't worry, I won't. In fact, my family's so excited about it."

"That's good to hear."

"By the way, can I bring another person too?"

"Oh. And who will you bring?"

"My friend Jessica. You already met her in school."

"Oh. Vincent's daughter? Okay, okay."

"Thanks."

"Does she already have a dress to wear?"

"Err- that, I don't know."

"I have this spare gown right here. She can have it. Just drop by here in my office later."

"And why do you have one?"

"The shop where I bought your attires mistakenly gave me a blue gown. But then, you said pink is Tiffany's favorite. So it was just left here for free as what the manager said. Hopefully, Jessica's the same size as Fany though."

"I see... Okay. I'll take it, just in case. Thanks."

"And by the way, I assigned another three projects to you. I sent the details via email. Bye." and he ended the call. Damn it. Is he killing me?! Last time I remember I'm only an intern around here. I think I'm going to get old here fast here. Aigoo~

After I checked those emails he forwarded to me. My temper totally boiled up in anger. I immediately went to his office on the 26th floor. "Excuse me, is President Goo here?" I asked his secretary.

"Oh yes, sir. He's right inside his office."

"Thanks."

I barged inside and saw him intently playing a video game in his 3DS. "How could you do this to me?"

He finally noticed me, "Oh. Hi there, my son. What's up?"

"You just assigned three projects to me AND they're all in Sales. Are you freaking serious?"

"Yuri, Yuri, I have already measured your Operational efficiency by assigning you in Incheon and Tokyo projects. Now's the time for you to exercise your greatness in Marketing aspect, you know."

"I know this is a part of my internship or something but this is too much. It's okay for me if it's only a plus one."

"So, how would you handle the company someday when you don't know how to manage even just five projects, Yuri? In my hands right now, I have 35 projects rumbling. Think about the chaos I'm having here."

"Yeah, right. And you're just playing with your 3DS now."

He chuckled, "Now you're auditing my work? You are one hell of a boss, son. I like you."

"Look. I just can't do it. I'm not as good as you, okay."

"Oh yes, you can. You aren't my son for nothing... Or tell me... do you want a raise or something?"

"What? No, I don't want that! I'm just... not sure if I can take them well enough."

"Well, Yuri, at this point in time, you should be ready. You will take over my position soon."

I chuckled, "You're making it sound like you're gonna die or something."

"Apparently... yes."

I looked at him in disbelief, "You're kidding, right?"

"Hmm- not really, I'm diagnosed with Lupus two years ago. Maybe in few years’ time, my body can no longer take it. Then, I'll die."

I banged his table, "You're making it sound like it's nothing to you!"

"What do you want me to do then? Cry?" He chuckled again. "Yuri, that is why you better get yourself ready. You are my only heir. If you will make my company fail, I'll haunt you in your dreams and even during you making love to your wife."

"So... You're gonna... die, for real?"

He suddenly laughed loud, "My son, everyone dies. It's just that almost everyone just don't know when. Me, at least, I have a clue."

"But-- why so sudden? I mean... we just met..."

"Yes. And it's a good thing we met. I don't have worries anymore."

"..."

"Cheer up. Don't make such face on me again especially, tomorrow. That's the gown on the couch, by the way."

"But..."

"But what?"

"You're kidding, right?"

He chuckled again, "Why would I kid?"

"You're so unfair."

"Life is so unfair. We all just have to live with it."

---

After work hours, I headed straight home. That disease my dad told me about really messed with my mind for the rest of the day. I could not believe it will happen so sudden. I can't take it that easy, you know... That guy's like a real father to me now. Then... this sudden? *Sigh*. I think I'm getting more and more stressed.

Few minutes later, I finally arrived home. Tiffany excitedly threw her arms aorund me, giving me a warm hug. "You're home, finally!"

"Wow. What's with the enthusiasm?"

She kissed me on the lips. "I baked a cake for you."

"WE baked a cake for you." Jessica corrected.

"Ah I see... why though?"

"Because it's already your third month in your work!"

"Really? My hire date was 19th though. It will be tomorrow then."

"Well, we decided to move the celebration today since we're all going to your company event tomorrow."

"Ahh I see... So, where is it?"

---

The round cake looked weird. The design was divided in thirds, One third looks like a superhero costume colored, another looks like a very dark creepy forest, and the last looks like a garden of flowers. "Wow. This... is... great." I said. Though I am aware I sounded so awkward saying it.

"Aww- glad you liked it." Tiffany said.

"So, which design you like the most?" Jessica asked.

"Hmmm- I don't know... I like them all."

Tiffany suddenly pouted which had me chuckle. I then tapped her head. "But actually, I love this flowery design more." I said. She suddenly changed back to being happy and showed me her beautiful eye smiles again.

"You're no fair." Sica uttered.

"Yeah, appa. You're too biased." Sunkyu seconded.

"Come on. Didn't I just say I liked them all?"

"Okay, enough of the drama, kids." Tiffany snapped. "Let's eat!" With that we started to eat our dinner.

I then said, "Oh, by the way, Jessica, you're coming with us tomorrow."

"Ehh? But I don't have a dress to wear."

"My dad has a spare one. He said the shop where he ordered our outfits gave it to him as a gift."

"That's great! You'll not be alone here at home then!" Tiffany stated in excitement.

"Great. I hate social gatherings. I'd rather stay here at home." Sica said and rolled her eyes.

"Don't be like that. You're gonna love it there. Besides, we have lots of male employees. Who knows, maybe you can find someone there to date."

"Yuri, I don't have any more plans in dating. My heart already stopped beating the moment Yoong took a step away from my life..." Now, she's in a deep, serious sad tone. Wow. And I just killed the atmosphere around here.

She continued, "Sometimes, I wish I am dead. Well,