05 | The Assistant

 

 

For the past couple of minutes being quiet in her seat, Yoona has never thought she would feel uncomfortable. Not that uncomfortable because her seat is bad, but that kind of uncomfortable, being stared by someone. Not to mention, from someone she hated to work with, but has to force herself work with her because it's her responsibility as a secret Security Officer. Her job description just literally change now. How sad. But she felt like, it's still the same though. It's like, her current mission is a criminal - a tiger criminal precisely. And she want to make sure that she will not go out from her cage.

 

Can no longer take it, she slowly turned her head to the left, wherein, she was greeted by Seohyun's stare at her. A rare sight she must say. They're soft gazes... unlike the past days.

 

"Wae? You've been staring at me. Did... Yoona's Charms affected you now?" ask her, softly as she also smiles.

 

Seohyun's soft gazes turned to 'What the are you saying?' gazes -- Yoona stuck her tongue out and looked away. But deep inside, she got a little scared there. She's really a tiger. Aish.

 

"I didn't know you look handsome on the blouse." Seohyun voiced out, after pondering for a couple of minutes.

 

"Yes?" Yoona's head just eventually turned towards her boss. Yet, Seohyun's stare was on the blouse she's wearing.

 

"I said, I didn't know Yoonggator looks like a human to the blouse I bought. Hmm, I really should buy you more, so the investors we are going to meet in the future will praise me for choosing the best alligator." Seohyun victoriously uttered, smiling and poking at Yoona's upper arm. "Isn't that awesome idea?" if Yoona did made her speechless, it was because she did not expect it like that. 

 

Yoona smiled, despite being insulted. "Yeah, and I thought... they would also say... your alligator has some charms. I envy you." as she countered instead, winking at her that instant.

 

Seohyun giggles. "Like really Huh?"

 

"Wae?"

 

Moving closer until there's no space, Seohyun leaned in to Yoona's left ear, and whispered, "You want to bet, Yoonggator?" she runs her point finger through the girl's forehead... until her nose... and then lips. She's caressing her pair of lips, while she keeps her position -- amuse that Yoona froze just because of her. Now, who actually wins? 

 

"Wha... " Yoona wants to say something but it refuse to come out. She can feel that rapid movement of her heart again. The way Seohyun's finger is running through her lips is making dry extremely. She is holding the paper on hand, tightly. She barely could cope with her position.

 

"What?" Seohyun huskily voiced out, as she then blow an air to the latter's ear. Then she lowered her finger -- from her lips down to her jaw... running it down to her neck and then she stops at the top button of her blouse. She stopped there.

 

Yoona closes her eyes tightly. "Boss, Please... not here. I'm not experienced."

 

"You're a ?" Seohyun chuckles. 

 

Nodding her head vigorously, Yoona admitted the fact. She blushed upon confirming it. Seohyun pulled back and went back to her seat.

 

"See? Who is actually more speechless?" She smugly says, which earned Yoona's sigh of relief though. Her heart nearly exploded with that. 

 

However, as she gained her senses back, she send Seohyun a smirk. "The game has just started..." The latter simply snubbed and looked outside.

 

 

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Upon arriving in front of FAB building, Yoona immediately faced the young DJ, and suggested something that just came to her mind.

 

"Let's exchange shoes."

 

"Exchange your own shoes." said Seohyun nonchalantly, as she opened the door in the car. Heck, Yoona got the handle and close it back.

 

"You can not go out like that. Your Uncle will scold you." Yoona scolded, hissing away. She hastily take her black shoes off - yet, has to close Seohyun's door again when the latter open it and attempted to step out. "No. Stay." 

 

"No-"

 

She close it again. "Let's exchange. I'll get your shoes and you wear mine." She quickly lowered herself. But only to close Seohyun's door again. The latter simply giggles at how desperate she was. "I said stay, YOU STAY!" she shouted, which only made the latter amused at her more. "Ahjussi! Lock the doors!" yet, she's not done yet, and instructed the driver to lock the door. 

 

A click was heard, she was relieved the driver follows her. She got this chance and proceeds to her plan. She took Seohyun's one foot, and untie the sneaker. Despite Seohyun's strong struggle to let go of her hold, she's not gonna let go; no matter what happens. She successfully got the sneakers off the latter, she proceeds to the other and did the same. Though Seohyun is not trying to kick her anymore, the latter's free foot rested on her shoulder, as her toes are playing with her left ear. 

 

Giving her a warning look, Seohyun also glared at her. "You. You stop or... " she couldn't finish her words when she flinched at the ticklish sensation she's giving her. Without any warning, she held her foot and put it down. She heard her snickers. "I'm not seriously going to give up with you." 

 

"Tch, what are you trying to say? It's just some freaking sneakers. I don't think there's a rule there, or there is? Tell me!"

 

Yoona ignored. She just successfully put aside the sneakers and was about to put her leather shoes to the girl when the latter did something.

 

"I don't wear black shoes." Seohyun whines, kicking the shoes away. 

 

Yoona is serious with her statement. She put the shoes back even if she did it twice again. In the end, she made her sigh and let her put on her shoes. 

 

"It's not classy like you wears, but it's comfortable. I tell you." Yoona reassuringly smiled, as she patted the girl's knees and took her seat back so she can tie the sneakers to her own feet. "Ahjussi! Kindly unlock the doors." while she also instructed.

 

Looking down to her feet, Seohyun take a look at Yoona's leather shoes. Though they're flat, it feels comfortable indeed. She sent Yoona another death glare, the latter simply smiled at her with a wink, as if she wins over her. She pulled back, ready to open the door when Yoona once again stops her. "What is it again?" She annoyingly exclaimed.

 

Grinning, Yoona got out the limousine and hurriedly went over the latter's door and open it for her. Seohyun somehow relaxes - as soon as the latter did open it for her.

 

"You know, I didn't know you're kind too." Seohyun whispered, walking away casually. The doe-eyed girl sighed, closes the door and just follow her 'boss'. 

 

"Your speech is only a little, so don't try to say it fast. Take your time. And, as much as possible, refrain from using dirty words. I know your mind can sometime... "

 

"Who will be there?" Seohyun ask, as she cut Yoona's words. At the same time, observing every person that would pass on them. She crosses her arms, under her chest, whilst chin is up. Like a real queen, as she always call herself.

 

"Like your Uncle told you, every important person of the company. So expect they  will have high expectations to the general manager."

 

"I don't think they're not aware about me, right?" Seohyun snickers. She can't believe that every employees would stare at her.

 

"Who would not when you-"

 

"Nah, I don't need your response." Stopping from her tracks that also halt Yoona, Seohyun turned to face the latter. She step closer, fixing her collar without looking into her eyes.. 

 

Yoona smiled, as she let the girl does it for her. "I didn't know you're sweet, too." she blushed, realizing that people would stare at them.

 

"Sweet? Is this sweet for you? I was just fixing it because you did not fix it well. And, I don't want to see the guests disappointed over me because I have an alligator assistant who doesn't know how to handle her shirt. Tsk,tsk ." Seohyun corrected, flatly. She pat the latter's cheeks and smiled before resuming on her walk.

 

Yoona sighed, didn't expect that. "What to expect about this girl, though? Tsk,tsk." turning her body, she easily catches up with the latter. "At least, I'm sweet. I'm your sweet and caring assistant, Boss" she giggles at her antics.

 

"Ugh, shut up." Seohyun rolled her eyes in annoyance.

 

"Oh, there's a lot of guests?" Yoona just finally realized the guests that was coming in and out. It's more like, they're not just important people in the company. She can see celebrities and reporters as well.

 

"FAB is no. 1 Music company." Seohyun commented, nonchalantly.

 

"I know - but it's surprising."

 

"You don't have to be surprise. You actually should be used to this."

 

"Yeah, it looks like."

 

Stopping in front of the guest check counter, Seohyun just pulled her sunglasses down and smiled at the girl currently holding on it, and then, proceeds inside. Yoona was about to follow too but the girl called out on her, she went back.

 

"Yes?"

 

"Name please?" She was ask by her name.

 

"Oh, I'm sorry." Yoona almost forgot, she's new to the company. She hastily fetch her id out of her pocket, and shows it to the latter. "Basically Miss Seo's assistant. I haven't been introduced by the boss." 

 

"Ah, I see. But can you write in your name here, then." The other girl handed her the pen, She didn't hesitae and took it - writing on her name immediately.

 

"Later, we'll see each other again, Miss. Hehe." Yoona informed, as she recalled Chairman Seo will introduce her to every departments. She smiled and gives the pen back, before walking in to the ballroom right away. She looks around, in search for that boss of her. But as she searches, it's not Seohyun who she caught. Instead, she caught her crush, talking with Chairman Seo. Her mood just extra brightens, upon seeing her apple of the eye. Yet, when she was about to approach them, she caught Seohyun's sight in the corner of her eyes. Eyes immediately widened when she saw what is she holding. Alertly, she rushes towards her and snatch the glass of champagne. 

 

Seohyun frowned to see her back. "What the hell!"

 

"No. Not yet. After your speech." Yoona immediately put the glass to the waiter's tray and reach on her wrist. Then she drags her to the table where her name was being posted. Seohyun let go of her hand, as she they sat down next to each other.

 

"My speech." The young DJ opened her palms, asking for that paper Yoona made for her.

 

"Oh. Hold on." Groggily, Yoon took the paper out of her pocket, she honestly folded. She unfolded it and give it to the young girl.

 

Seohyun received it with a grimace on her face. Yet, she can't complain no more. "I have read this once, only." 

 

"What?" Yoona whispered, surprised. "I thought you have?"

 

"Well, I lied. Hold on, I'll memorize this now. Tell me if I'm already being called later." Seohyun leaned back on her seat, cross her legs and held the paper in both hands. As then, she reread it for the 2nd time.

 

Yoona rubs the back of her head, out of frustration. She really thought the latter have memorized the speech already - turns out not. "This is a big problem if you can not memorize that now!" she scolded, knocking on her head.

 

Seohyun sent her a glare, She quickly shrugs and ignore her. She turned to where Jessica and Chairman Seo are currently talking instead. "Aigoo, what is she doing here?"

 

"Who?"

 

Yoona sighed annoyingly to Seohyun's response. "No one. You focus there, Boss."

 

"Ye -- Are you commanding me?" Seohyun ask, smugly. 

 

"Nope. I said, Let me help you, hehe." Ignoring the younger girl's tone of voice, Yoona strikes again -- as she pulled her chair closer to Seohyun and was about to put her one arm around her shoulders, when she heard name being called. She pulled her arm back and looked back. Seohyun also did the same.

 

"Director Jung!" She called out as well, as she quickly got up, greeting the latter with a bright smile. "What are you doing here?"

 

Seohyun's one eyebrows strictly raised, as she looked at the 'Director Jung' and then Yoona's idiot smile. "Tsk,tsk." she just ignored.

 

"Well, I was invited." Jessica says with the same smile towards Yoona. "It's... Joohyun right?" whispered her, pointing to the girl on her seat through her lips.

 

"Oh. Yeah. Uh..." Yoona immediately turned to Seohyun. "Can I introduce you to someone?"

 

"Not interested. She already know me though." says Seohyun simply, eyes did not even leave the paper.

 

Yoona looked back at Jessica with an awkward smile. Jessica mouthed 'it's okay' to her. "Um, H-Have you eaten?" she casually ask her.

 

"Not yet. The event haven't started."

 

"Um, Do you mind me picking you food for you?" Like an instinct, Yoona wanted to serve her crush.

 

"Is it okay for you?" Jessica shyly uttered. Its not the first time, but every time Yoona would do it for her, she felt a little shy.

 

"Spicy shrimps, salad and steak. A glass of champagne." Seohyun blurted, earning both of Jessica and Yoona's attention.

 

"What?"

 

"I said bring me some food." Seohyun rephrase her sentence, turning her head to Yoona.

 

"Ah.. yeah. Sure." wasting no time, Yoona left them to get them food.

 

Jessica smiled and bowed slightly to Seohyun, the girl sent her an icy glare before turning to her paper.

 

"Nice to meet you Miss Seo. Have a good day." As a respect, Jessica greeted the latter. But hearing nothing, she just shrugs and went back to her table.

 

The event was seem getting a little longer to start. Seohyun got a little uncomfortable with her seat after a few moments of just sitting. She stood up and took the seat next to her - that Yoona used earlier. She put her sunglasses back to her eyes and resume on her reading. Honestly, the speech is just a couple of sentences, but for some reason she can not memorize it. Only the first sentence she can manage to memorize. Looking around, she realized the guests has slowly taking all their seats. The event is about to start.

 

As she continue to look around - she find herself staring to that brown haired girl earlier. The one that Yoona wanted to introduce to her. She was immensely talking to one of the Security Agent in the company. Not interested, she looked for Yoona, but much to her dismay, the girl can now be seen holding a food of tray. Yet, she was approaching Jessica's table.

 

She scoffed in disbelief. She is her boss and she's treating that girl first? 'This is unacceptable.' She clench on her jaw and looked away. But she looked back, hating the sight she's currently staring at. Unconsciously, she crumpling the paper - ready to throw it when a sudden call from her Uncle was heard. She was force to ignore what she had plan and greeted her Uncle with a fake smile. 

 

"Hi, Old man." 

 

Leeteuk smiled back, taking the seat next to his niece. "Have you eaten? We are still waiting for Mr. Lee. He's on his way anyway." he informed, concerned over his niece at the same time.

 

"Not yet. My assistant is taking so long, Old man." Seohyun sighed, as she immediately dropped her smile.

 

"Where's Yoona?"

 

Seohyun didn't directly pointed, but she flips her hair on the right side, where Jessica's table is across. And there was Yoona, chatting with her already.

 

"What is she doing in times of work?" Leeteuk frowned, as he discovered the doe-eyed across them.

 

"I know right, Old man? I ask her to bring me some food, but look, she's chatting with that ugly girl. Disappointing. Tsk,tsk." Seohyun shakes her head slowly. Well in fact, she liked it - she had her Uncle on her side.

 

"Hold on. I'll remind her." Getting up, Leeteuk approaches Jessica's table.

 

The young DJ has her victoriously smile crossing her features, watching her Uncle, scolding her assistant. "That serves you." She says, never imagined she had made her Uncle scolded because of her. Looking back to the paper on her mind, a widening of eyes was seen in her face, realizing that she had crumpled the paper. She hastily opened it back and sigh, relieved that she can still read it. Focusing back, she tried it again to memorize her spiel.

 

A few moments later, Yoona went back with the food she ordered.

 

"Here, Boss. I'm sorry. I was caught up with a friend." Yoona says truthfully. Taking the seat that Seohyun used earlier. "You switch seat with me?" which she realized.

 

"Not comfortable with that. Anyway, can you help me?" Seohyun can't take it anymore. She looked back at Yoona, with a trouble expressions.

 

"Wae? What's wrong?" Pulling closer her chair, Yoona takes the paper and noticed it wasn't that neat anymore. There was even a little tear on top of it. "Did you just bite on this? Or what?" 

 

"Listen, I'm having trouble memorizing it all. I mean, I can only memorize the first sentence." Seohyun stated, instead of answering the latter's question. She had to admit it, whether she likes it or not.

 

"What?" Yoona is surprise. "How--Wait... " Reaching for Seohyun's hand, Yoona holds it and she was right, she's trembling. Yet, she also realized how soft is her hands though. A typical hand from a rich girl. "So You're having anxiety? Why?" This must be the first time she's finding her like this.

 

"Yes. Well, Kind of. Aish! Just help me!" Seohyun exclaimed, irritably.

 

"Alright, Alright. I got you. But tell me why do you seemed nervous?" Yoona chuckled, but quickly dropped it as the stare from the other girl is serious.

 

Sighing, Seohyun looked shifted her eyes to the people around. "I just don't want to embarrass my Uncle. She had high expectations towards me at this moment. At least, for this, He's not embarrass."

 

Yoona scoffed, didn't expect to hear it from the younger girl."Okay, so you change your mind?"

 

"Why would I'd take this position if I'll just waste my time, here?" Seohyun countered, smugly.

 

Yoona releases the younger girl's hand and let out an audible sigh. Staring back to the latter, she replied, "Did you drink a lot of red bull last night, again?"

 

"I had two of it. And I had three cans of beer before I went to sleep."

 

"You seriously does that? Well, I think that was the reason. Anyway, I have one tip. Don't memorize every words of this spiel. Just get the thought and it's up to you on how will you say it. That's the secret of it." Yoona smiled, somehow, she feels like a teacher for the girl.

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