Chapter 7 - Happenings

Corporate Cutie

It was a slow day for Ryeowook, time just seemed to stand still in the office. The mountain of paper work on his desk hadn't diminished in size at all and it was almost noon, no way he could finish everything before 5 unless he stayed overtime, which was very tempting for the male.

 

Ryeowook glared at the clock displayed on the wall and put his head on his desk, ignoring everything, the cool wood of his desk did nothing to soothe his over heated mind. The dread of what was happening tonight weighing heavily on his shoulders, Teuk had confronted their parents to give him a chance. He would go to the dinner, put on the act of the perfect abiding son and then after the dinner, tell Sooyoung that he can't marry her unless she was perfectly happy with being miserable for the rest of her life.

 

He had refused the invitation at first but if he could get Sooyoung to say she didn't want this either but that would be difficult since he knew Sooyoung was infatuated with him already. He didn't want to hurt her, Ryeowook just didn't feel that way about her or any girl for that matter, there was only one person on his mind and he hadn't seen said person since the night they kissed for the first time.

 

Ryeowook blushed at the memory and got startled when he felt a tap on his shoulder, he looked up to see Sungmin and Kyuhyun wondering why they are here and then remembered there was a meeting today.

 

You okay, Ryeowook?” Sungmin asks before feeling his forehead.

 

Kyuhyun grumbled at his boyfriends display of affection towards the newbie, Sungmin shot him a look. Ryeowook waved off the older's concern for him and stood out of his cubicle and began walking with them to the meeting room.

 

Here, memorise the names of who we are meeting.”

 

Sungmin gives him a sheet of paper, Ryeowook takes it and quickly reads the names on the paper, something felt oddly familiar.

 

BTS Corp? Are they a new company?” He asked curiously although he couldn't place where he had heard these names before.

 

They been around for awhile, it was called Bangtan Corp before the new CEO's took over for their fathers.” Sungmin explained.

 

BTS Corp has seven CEO”s?” Ryeowook questioned shocked, looking at the names and counting. He thought just having two bosses was difficult but seven, he felt sorry for the employees of BTS Corp.

 

They arrived at the meeting room, Heechul, Hyukjae, Donghae, Siwon and Shindong were already seated and waiting for the BTS Corp CEO's to arrive, Ryeowook entered the room smiling, locking gazes with Siwon briefly before sitting down next to Shindong.

 

The next few minutes was Siwon and Hyukjae discussing and going over key points for today’s meeting and what they wanted to achieve. It went without saying that having a leg in BTS Corp was a must. Siwon insistently pointed out that this discussion has to be successful, Ryeowook wondered exactly what is was that BTS Corp did. A knock on the door got everyone's attention, it opened revealing Henry.

 

The BTS Corp CEO's are here.” Henry informed them.

 

Siwon and Hyukjae stood up, straightening their ties and suit jackets before gesturing to Henry to show them in. All eyes were locked on the door as seven males in expensive suits walked in, Siwon and Hyukjae greeted them, shaking their hands. Ryeowook sat still as recognition finally kicked in, he couldn't believe he was seeing them again after so many years.

 

Siwon was going around the table introducing everyone one by one and was stunned that when he got to Ryeowook, the younger had the biggest smile on his face.

 

Kim Namjoon, this is Kim Ryeowook. He's new to the company.”

 

Its been a long time, everyone.” Ryeowook stood up and saw the recognition click on the seven males faces, he was glad they hadn't forgotten him either.

 

Wookie sunbaenim!!!” The seven males shouted all at once startling Siwon and the rest.

 

They were confused and watched on as Ryeowook was surrounded by the seven males and enveloped in hugs and kisses on the cheek. Hyukjae and Heechul had to discreetly take Siwon's arms and restrain him since he had that all too familiar look of jealousy and the way he tensed up too was a clear sign to step in before Siwon did something he regretted. Kyuhyun smirked, having thought a smart remark to say to tease Siwon, he was about to open his mouth when Sungmin punched him under the table, Kyuhyun squeezed his eyes shut as he breathed, trying not to squeal from the pain. He shot his boyfriend a look of betrayal, Sungmin smirked back before calmly placing his hands back on the table as if nothing happened.

 

Heechul shared a knowing look with Hyukjae, taking the initiative and announced a ten minute coffee/restroom break, everyone left the meeting room leaving Ryeowook happily catching up with the seven CEO's.

 

Leeteuk and Kangin hurriedly stepped out of the elevator, their hands full of documents to aid in today's meeting, they thought they were late but were surprised to see Siwon with his collegues waiting outside the meeting room, at his secretary's desk.

 

Hey, what's going on?” Leeteuk asked, Siwon turned to him with an annoyed expression on his face but he nodded in acknowledgement to the older.

 

Leeteuk and Kangin both put down the documents they were holding and side stepped to Heechul's side.

 

Why does Siwon look like he wants to murder someone?” Kangin questioned, Heechul smirked.

 

Not someone, Seven.” He replied pointing at the meeting room.

Leeteuk took one look at who was inside the room, yelping with excitement and shaking his fiance like a rag doll, he couldn't believe his eyes.

 

It's my boys!” he says gleefully and leaves Kangin, going into the meeting room.

 

Kangin rolled his eyes, leaned on the desk next to Heechul and sighed. He understood Siwon's mood perfectly, his jaw clenched at seeing Teuk being hugged and kissed.

 

Okay, Kangin start talking. How do Wook and Teuk know them?”

 

Well...” Kangin sighed heavily

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I can't believe it! Look how handsome you all are!” Ryeowook said, squealing along with Leeteuk. The seven boys blushed furiously at his comment.

 

Aye, stop it sunbaenim! You're embarrassing us.” Namjoon said trying to not appear flustered but that was an impossible thing to achieve in front of Ryeowook and Leeteuk, the two Angels that had saved them from their downward spiral all those years ago, they cared about them when everyone else had given up. They were the ones to help them reconnect with their families and set them on the right track to a better future.

 

Aw, don't be like that Namjoon-ah, we are just happy to see you!” Teuk ruffled his hair before turning to Jin. “ And look at my Jinnie, you got better with age.” He said grabbing Jin's face in his hands and examining it. Jin swallowed nervously trying to soothe his fast beating heart, that dimpled smile before his eyes didn't make it easy.

 

Ryeowook was standing with the three younger ones, observing all of them, thinking how far they have come considering the rough start they had. He couldn't help but feel proud that they continued to stay on the right path and not go back to their delinquent ways. The youngest of the three, Jungkook, looked so mature now that Ryeowook doubted it was the same person but that memorable grin that Jungkook was sporting proved him wrong.

 

So, any upcoming weddings or engagement partied I should know about?” Ryeowook asks jokingly, watching the three boys reactions, the furious shaking of their heads made him chuckle.

 

Of course hyung! It's mine and yours.” A cheerful voice says

 

An arm comes around his shoulders, Ryeowook looks into the face of the owner, Hoseok, who has a cheeky grin on his face.

 

Don't tell me you forgot your promise, hyung? Shame on you.”

 

Promise? What promise, Hoseok?” Ryeowook ventured, confusion plastered on his features. Hoseok let out a mock sigh making the three youngest roll their eyes.

 

It was the day you got accepted into college, we were celebrating and you said that if we ever met again, you would marry one of us.” Hoseok explained with a hopeful, far away look. Ryeowook sighed and slapped his chest lightly.

 

I don't remember that, I was probably drunk and If I did marry one of you, it would be Yoongi.” Ryeowook says, Hoseok pouts as Yoongi smirks at him.

 

Eh? Why Yoongi-hyung?” Taehyung asks, a little but outraged by Ryeowook's choice.

 

Because he is low maintenance, he reminds me of a cat.” was all Ryeowook said on the subject. Yoongi smiled understanding perfectly what Ryeowook was saying about him.

 

Namjoon noticed the ring on Leeteuk's finger when the older had grabbed Jin's face. Of course, a perfect man like him wouldn't be single and judging by the glares they were receiving, it was someone on the other side of the glass door. He couldn't help but be disappointed but he was still happy for him.

 

Hyung, when is your wedding?”

 

Leeteuk lets go of Jin's face, turning to Namjoon, missing the flash of hurt that appeared on Jin's features. Teuk blushes at the question.

 

Well, we haven't set a date yet. We have everything organised, we just want our company stable first before anything else.” He explained to Namjoon and Jin, the smitten smile he had never left his face, his eyes found Kangin outside and knew straight away he was jealous.

 

In fact, my fiance is the one standing next to Heechul.” Leeteuk mentions, pointing Kangin out to them.

 

That's your fiance?” Jin blurts, eyeing Kangin with poorly disguised envy and jealousy, Namjoon elbows him, mouthing a “stop it” to him before Leeteuk turns back to them.

 

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So, that's how they know each other.” Heechul says, lips pursed in thought.

 

It was as clear as day that the seven young CEO's were completely smitten with the Park/Kim brothers. No wonder Siwon and Kangin were jealous but at the same time it was kind of unbelievable. The two brothers must really be Angels or Aphrodite herself as blessed them to be loved by every man, woman and child they meet.

 

Siwon is holding back the strong urge to walk into the room and end the little get together and send those CEO's on their way with or without a contract and then seeing Ryeowook so happy makes the urge dissipate entirely. If Ryeowook is geniuinely happy then he can put up with it for now. Kangin on the other hand, looks ready to throw some punches, if that sour look on his face was anything to go by, he was sure the pretty one in there gave him the stink eye. If he kicked up a fuss now, Teuk would never forgive his actions and that was saying something.

 

Why not just go in there and snatch them both away?” Heechul suggested to Siwon and Kangin, he was getting bored just watching them.

 

Yeah, you don't know the brothers like I do, they might be gentle and kind but they can hold grudges.” Kangin responds with a remembered fear in his eyes.

 

Go on.” Heechul prompts, eyebrows raised. For the short time that they've known each other, he's never seen that look on Kangin before and he found it quite amusing. Kangin gulped before continuing his story, KyuMin and HyukHae leaned in close.

 

A few years back Ryeowook was staying at our apartment and one night he had a date with a college classmate of his, who I heard had a bad reputation, so while he was in the shower getting ready, I used his phone to cancel the date and tell his date that he never wanted to see him ever again. Wookie and Teuk found out a couple of days later, both of them verbally abused me and then gave me the silent treatment for a month.”

 

Kangin glanced at Heechul, who had been listening intently and was now laughing like a hyena with everyone else. Kangin huffed.

Yah! That wasn't even the worst part.”

What was the worst part then?” Heechul breathed out, wiping away the tears.

He didn't sleep with me for that entire month.” Kangin admitted, shuddering at the memory while the others except Siwon laughed even more. That was something he never wanted to go through again so for the sake of his male needs, he stays put.

 

Next to him, Siwon was wondering what it would be like to go to bed and wake up next to Ryeowook everyday of his life, he felt giddy thinking about that prospect. His chances would be ruined if he stormed into the meeting room now. Not that it's his intention to bed Ryeowook, he just wants it on the cards in the future. Having Ryeowook by his side would be satisfying enough, he would consider himself the luckiest man on Earth.

 

He was always envious of Hyukjae's relationship with Donghae, the two of them are so perfect together as if they were made for each other. Siwon yearned for that kind of love to come his way and looking at Ryeowook, so bright and joyful, he was certain that Ryeowook was his future.

 

Ooohh, looks like they are leaving.”

 

Siwon watches them exiting the meeting room, two of them are latched onto Ryeowook's arms. He is chanting every prayer he can think of to keep his cool composure, he almost loses it when one of them slyly smirks at him.

 

Mr Choi, Mr Lee. Our secretary will be in touch to arrange another meeting.” Namjoon says as they bow, taking their leave.

 

Ryeowook and Leeteuk take them to the elevator, saying their final goodbyes and promising to meet up again soon.

 

Oh my God, I can't believe how hot and mature Jungkook got.” Leeteuk gushed as they were walking back. Ryeowook nodded in agreement.

 

I know, he used to be such a shy, awkward teenager.” He added as they reached Kangin and the others.

 

Where's Siwon?” Ryeowook immediately asked Heechul, noticing the other wasn't here.

 

He went to his office, he wants to talk to you.” Heechul tell him with a cheshire cat grin.

 

Okay.” Ryeowook starts walking when Leeteuk stops him.

 

Don't forget we have the dinner tonight so don't make any plans with Siwon.” He whispers, patting his back before letting him go.

 

Ryeowook knocks on the door twice before going inside the office and finding it dim, the shades have been drawn and the lamp has been turned off, he shuts the door and walks to the centre of the darkened room. He was about to call out when he felt arms come around him and pull him against a warm chest.

 

Siwon? Are you okay?” Ryeowook asks after a minute of silence, Siwon rested his head on his shoulder.

 

Nothing is wrong, lets just stay like this for a while.” He says rather stiffly that it doesn't go unnoticed by Ryeowook, he was wracking his brain trying to figure out why Siwon would be angry and then he get it.

 

Were you jealous of them?” Ryeowook asked carefully, even though he knew the answer from the way Siwon tensed up. He sighed.

 

I might have been a little jealous.” Siwon admits, his hold on Ryeowook tightening slightly.

 

Ryeowook places his hands over Siwon's making him loosen his hold so that Ryeowook turns around to face him, grabbing his face gently, bringing it closer to his own.

 

You have no reason to be jealous, the only person I like romantically is you.” Ryeowook says with an air of finality before rising on his tip toes and connecting his lips with Siwon's.

 

Siwon is momentarily stunned before he kisses Ryeowook back, deepening the kiss and holding Ryeowook flush against his body. Ryeowook moans as Siwon's hands travel down his back with no intention of stopping when a beeping sound breaks their moment. Siwon groans against Ryeowook's lips before moving away from him to answer the phone while making the room bright again.

 

Ryeowook waited patiently until Siwon got off the phone, Siwon had grabbed his coat before coming to him with a pout on his lips.

 

What's wrong?” Ryeowook asked poking the pout.

Nothing, my mother wants me to come home. Hyukjae already left with Donghae.” Siwon tells him as they leave his office.

Will you be coming back here?”

No, I have to get ready for my cousins engagement dinner tonight. Do you have plans?” Siwon says with a proud smile.

 

Oh wow, I have a dinner thing tonight with Leeteuk and Kangin. You have to tell me all about your dinner thing tomorrow.” Ryeowook says with a somewhat deflated expression, Siwon thinks he tired and pays no heed as they walk to the elevator.

 

Ryeowook passes by Shindong's cubicle, the older giving him an exaggerated wink, Ryeowook swallows a chuckle as he walks past and bumps into Siwon, who has stopped at his cubicle.

 

You don't have to walk me to the elevator, do as much paperwork as you can before 5. You can finish the rest tomorrow, see you tomorrow.” Siwon smile and waves at him before leaving the floor.

 

Ryeowook sat at his desk and did his paper work as slowly as he possibly could, thoughts about tonight’s dinner plaguing his mind, he shake the feeling that something bad was going to happen tonight.

 

Hours Later......

 

Ryeowook's POV

 

Stop trying to remove your tie!”

 

Leeteuk hisses at me for the thousandth time as I scull another drink too quickly.

 

Its suffocating, Hyung!” I whine but Leeteuk only sighs before ordering a drink for himself.

 

We arrived at the restaurant earlier than planned, Mother and Father are sitting at the table with stone faces. I had said hello when I arrived and that was it, I haven't tried to speak with them and vice versa. The only reason I'm here is to tell Sooyoung that I can't marry and save face. If I speak to her as soon as she gets here, maybe we can come to an understanding.

 

I forgo having another drink until I eat something since Leeteuk is giving me a disapproving look, Kangin is the complete opposite, only sympathy and pity are in his eyes. A waiter comes into the private dining room we reserved for the evening and whispers something to my step-father before exiting the room.

 

My Step-father and Mother both stand up in their places, Leeteuk gestured for us to stand up too, I turn around to face the door.

 

Try not to make a scene Ryeowook. Leeteuk, I'm holding you responsible for your brothers actions.” was all my step-father said in that condescending tone of his. The underline message was as clear as day, don't this up or you will regret it.

 

The Choi/Lees, Mr Park.” The waiter announced, my eyes widened at the names and people coming through the door.

 

I look back at Leeteuk across the table, my heart was beating dangerously fast.

 

Hyung please tell me I heard that wrong?” I choked out in desperation, Leeteuk is just as shocked as I am. I turn back and I can slowly feel the blood draining from my face, the room was starting to spin. There stands Sooyoung with her parents, behind her is Siwon and Hyukjae with their parents. My legs start to wobble, my step-father happily greets them, no, this is not happening. Why is this happening to me?

 

This is my step-son, Ryeowook.” He introduces me and I see Siwon's expression. The surprise, the hurt, the anger, it was what I was feeling right now. Sooyoung leaves her parents to come to me, her smile face was distorted before my eyes.

 

No, I can't do this, I thought to myself. I can't face Siwon like this, I won't be able to get through tonight like this, I willed my wobbly legs to move but they didn't so I did the next best thing.

 

I fainted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

It took me forever to finish this chapter, writers block is a pain. Hope you guys enjoyed it

I will try to get ther next chapter up ASAP, thank you to my loyal readers for sticking with me. :)

 

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PotatoLife #1
Chapter 11: Wow it really has been a long time. Welcome back!
Can’t wait for the next update and hopefully it won’t be too long :)
maryell2018 #2
Chapter 11: Interesting story good that you updated it., waiting for the next chapter
Omona_
#3
Chapter 10: Ah. Now he's free and Hyukjae and Heechul are starting to get aware of who the real enemy is. Somehow it feels like a mistake that they won't tell Siwon... I'm sure it'll cause more troubles to Wookie, who just got the chance to be happy. Especially since it'll be harder to catch Zhoumi with less eyes open.... Who will drink the poison though?
Omona_
#4
Chapter 9: I smell trouble. Did he really bring Ryeowook back to the house or did he take him elsewhere so that he would be able to punish him all he wants without being disturbed?
PotatoLife #5
Chapter 10: I was so happy when I saw that this story was updated and I enjoyed it a lot^^
aussiekpopper
#6
Chapter 9: I love this chap!!! What the hell is Xiah going to do?? I hope Ryeowook's stepfather didn't do anything to him but knowing you, most likely Siwon is going to go in there and find Ryeowook hurt or at least crying his eyes out. I wouldn't be surprised if I was right. Haha lol
Omona_
#7
Chapter 8: Oh my they better have a good plan. I'm afraid Ryeowook will end up being punished by his step dad again D:
nicksphere #8
Chapter 7: Chapter7: Can't wait for the next update. Hopefully it'll come soon. Great story.
Omona_
#9
Chapter 7: Well of course...... Poor Ryeowook, he'll have a tough time getting through this one. I was surprised by the sudden BTS card being thrown in but it only served as a tool to make Ryeowook confess about his romantic feelings for his boss. And thus adding the extra hurting twist in the end (well more shock to Siwon since there's his cousin involved and Ryeowook had just confessed to him without telling him about his situation so....)
Omona_
#10
Chapter 6: I'm super curious of Ryeowook's past but I guess this story won't be revolving around it. So Sooyoung was their cousin, huh. Things just got complicated. And poor, poor Zhoumi. Ryeowook is kind, I'm sure he'll understand. But then again, his family isn't that great in his books right now so maybe he'll flip. But that's left to be seen later.