Mr. Ji
Mr. Ji pulled off his black rimmed glasses and set them on his desk. He had worn them this morning because his eyes were scratchy from wearing contacts and looking at failing financials the whole night through.
Even more annoyed with trying to discuss them with his father, who told him he had the situation well in hand.
Min Ji
Stands, stretches, and walks to examine a plant in his office. Touches the soil and is surprised to find it moist.
Cheng Gi
Sharply raps at the door, not bothering with honorifics.
Wow. You left your desk before noon. Are you sick?
Cheng Gi
Cheng strolls through the door.
Cheng Gi
Makes a scrunched face toward his boss. I did knock... why don't you ever pay attention?
Min Ji
Do we have everything we're supposed to for the new hire?
Cheng Gi
Cheng raises an eyebrow, that's still two weeks away.
Min Ji
Yes... yes, he trails off as if he's thinking of something.
Cheng Gi
Cheng can see the stress in the creases of his boss' eyes. He thought back to their days of carefree youth and an idea 💡 came to him as if it were a slap to the forehead.
Cheng Gi
Cheng pushes a ball cap into his friends hand, and attempts to tug at his suit jacket.
Min Ji
Get off me, pervert...
Cheng Gi
Gives him a small punch, as he wrestles off the boss' suit jacket.
Cheng Gi
Here, put this on. We're leaving this realm of seventh hell...
Min Ji
I don't have time for this, Cheng...
Cheng Gi
Cheng hammers the intercom on his boss' desk
... Ann?
Ann
Yes... Cheng? What are you-
Cheng Gi
Just listen, Mr. Ji has come down with a nasty bug. He's got Idontwanttoworktodayitis...
Cheng Gi
I'm kidnapping him. Can you cancel all his appointments...
Min Ji
Don't you dare, Ann....
Ann
Hmm, he has been pretty petty lately. It's mental health, really. Okay!
Ann
Cancels all his calls by delegating to the heads of the work groups...
Ann
Calls Cheng back....
So where are we going today?
Cheng Gi
Uh... who invited you?
Ann
If you expect me to keep my mouth shut, you have to take me with you.
Cheng Gi
Grumbles.... fine. We're going back to...
Cheng drags his boss behind him, and meets Ann at the elevator bank. A look of pure glee in his eyes. We're going on a field trip, boys and girls!
Ann
Ann leaned over to whisper in the back of the car. I can't believe you're taking him there. He's going to flip out.
Min Ji
What are you two planning back there?
Cheng Gi
Nothing, boss! Cheng said in unison with Ann.
Cheng pulls the car up alongside a street vendor and steps out to grab three to go orders.
Min Ji
Is that? Min Ji's laser focus spied a familiar face. Mamie and an unknown male companion.
Mamie
Done with your meal?
Sexy Gamer Friend
Still chewing... don't rush me, you fiend.
Mamie
Hurry up these are my last days to move up the rankings before I have to start work. I have a kingdom to defend.
Sexy Gamer Friend
Finishes the last bit of food and smiles brightly. Yes, my Queen!
The two rise and begin walking to the gaming cafe.
Min Ji
Cheng, isn't that our new hire?
Ann
Oh. My. God. Who is that dreamboat she's with?
Cheng Gi
Probably her date...
Min Ji
At Cheng's flippant comment, Min Ji felt a rise of annoyance. "Follow them." I want to see what kind of irresponsible person I'm about to hire. She should be at home helping her mother or at a second job or something.
Ann
Ann stares at him. THAT wasn't misogynistic at all... I'm beginning to see why you're still single.
Min Ji
Sniffs importantly. I'm selective.
Cheng Gi
No, you're bloody high maintenance, and no one will have you.
Min Ji
I know where you work, and all it takes is one phone call...
Cheng Gi
And you realize this constitutes as stalking right?
Min Ji
I call it protecting a future investment...
Comments
Legato Bluesummers
I laughed, I cried, I couldn't have asked for more from a book.
2023-07-28
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Delwyn
I don't usually read this genre, but this author has converted me! 🤩
2023-07-28
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Maria Fernanda Gutierrez Zafra
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Hoping the author sees this and updates ASAP!
2023-07-28
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