Deleterious

Chapter 8

As soon as I arrive at Babel we have a meeting. It's a quick but effective one, we figured out a cause to devote our company to along with an acceptable way to spread our good deeds to the masses. Babel will sign a hefty check to an orphanage not too far from the company and well known in the community. To further spread awareness we will host a public event. I will give a speech and free food and games will be provided. The kids will be allowed to have fun and roam free, all while the cameras are rolling.
Surely this will make Han seok proud, I hit all the objectives with this plan. If all things go well maybe I'll get a few praises here and there, maybe more responsibility?

Once lunch came around I debated going to that cafe again. It was a great spot and the food was more than enjoyable. However, my brother's orders kept me away, his warnings played continuously in my head keeping me rooted to my office chair. What if I saw Vincenzo there? Accident or not I'm sure Han seok wouldn't care. In the end I stayed at the office, eating the food my secretary brought at my desk. No matter how sad it made me it's obvious the potential friendship wasn't going to develop any further. I can't go against Han seok. With my food finished I move on to my next meeting. It's best not to dwell on it now anyway, I've been given my own project and that's what I need to focus on. I made sure the date of the event wasn't far away, I wanted it to be carried out as soon as possible. I have no time to think about friendships.

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I'm annoyed, maybe even a tad bit upset. I shouldn't be, in my eyes this should be a miracle, but it isn't. It's been two weeks since my first meeting discussing the donations to the orphanage. Everything has gone perfect since then, we were able to prepare everything for the upcoming event this weekend and the orphanage was notified of the hefty donation that would be coming soon. They were very happy about it, I've heard the children can't wait for what's yet to come. All in all, my project is coming along without many detrimental obstacles. However, my brother has become essentially nonexistent. I haven't heard a word from him since he left me with orders. I should be jubilated at the fact that the cold-hearted beast has left me alone for once. He'd always be over my shoulder, a call here and there if we couldn't meet in person. Han seok has never been away for this long and for some reason I'm annoyed rather than happy. I'm always debating whether or not I should text him myself but a stubborn part of me refuses to make the first move every time. The action is both refreshing and upsetting. I'm making the decision not to text, not to show up at Woosang Law Firm for some made up meeting so I could catch a glimpse of him. However the feeling of loneliness grows stronger with each stubborn action.

My project serves as a great distraction from my jumbled emotions. However, in the back of my mind I can't help but question Han seok's whereabouts. The feeling of loneliness only grows stronger when I got home. The dark building further proving how isolated I am within the large empty rooms. Laying on my bed I'm forced to explore the depths of my mind with nothing to do. Maybe once everything is over I'll get a call?

"Ugh.." shaking my head I roll over onto my stomach, burying my face in a pillow. This needs to stop, whatever he's gone. So what? This is a good thing. That man is a psychopath, it's for the best he's no where near me. I repeat the sentence as I force myself to sleep, trying to convince myself that this separation is for the best.

Opening my eyes I find a room much brighter than it was the night before. With a small yawn my hand reaches for my phone, of course there's no notification.

Fuck it

I get up before throwing my phone back on the bed. Today is the day, I'll finally accomplish something on my own. A project that was completely my idea will come to an end and all my work will be put on display for everyone to see. The orphanage will be given a check that will aid them throughout the year and the children will enjoy free food and games today. My speech is prepared, everything should be put in place, I shouldn't worry about other things. Following my own advice I move to my closet and get ready.