Uproar /PJM FF

Chapter 38

Could a blink of an eye, make a sound? Can someone's single existence make such a loud noise? Apparently, the answer was yes cause as you were standing at your chair before the computer, you realized that the only thing that was making this room seem habitable was you. The movements of your fingers on the keyboard, the inhales and exhales you were taking, the small movement of your feet here and there.

Being alone at work sure had started to make you feel a bit lonely and even unsafe for despite the fact that no one seemed to be around, your mind was on a constant wait for someone to appear. That someone being Namjoon as Elle had already informed you that she won't be coming to work today as she had sent you an email with the schedule of the day and detailed descriptions of how to do the tasks mentioned, in case you were to have forgotten when she had spoken to you about them.

You sure could tell that she had put much effort even though she claimed to not be feeling well and you couldn't help but feel thankful towards her for she was definitely showing good care towards you.

Her absence around there sure was being missed, even though you were doing everything as it should be done, you couldn't help but think about Elle and the way she does things. It was not a matter of perfectionism nor a matter of experience. For you, she had that something that can make any work better. She had the will, she had passion. For the number of days that you have been watching her, that was what had stood out to you the most and most likely the only thing that you can fully trust when it comes to her.  She had a love for this job and that somehow made it sadder that she won't be doing this for much longer.

Just like the seat beside you that was empty, maybe she was feeling the same about this. You couldn't help but think before you turned your attention back again at the screen of your laptop and continued with your typing till someone's presence disturbed your moves.

Namjoon walked towards his office, without even bothering to look your way however you stood up and bowed to him nonetheless and stayed at that position till he entered his office and shut the door behind him. 

Your eyes travelled at the door as you sat back down, thinking of how difficult that man seemed to you. For as long as you have been around, you had never seen him behaving well yet Elle always told you that he is a good and well-mannered person.

"Where has he left his well-manners then? As if a good morning costs him a fortune." You murmured under your breath as you felt a bit offended by his behaviour but then the office phone rang, making your momentary feelings disappear and get replaced with anxiety as you hurried to get the call.

"Hello. You have reached the office of chief operating officer Kim, this is his secretary speaking, how may I help you?" Your voice echoed in the silent atmosphere as your eyes widened upon realizing a bit late that you had indeed spoken too quickly and you must have sounded in a rush.

"Bring me my coffee" Namjoon's voice softly reached you from across the line and he hangs up, leaving you in a slight embarrassment that you had failed to understand that the call was from the line of his office and not the customer one.

Nonetheless, you rushed towards the kitchen to get his coffee and you prepared it exactly how you had seen Elle doing it. Upon reaching the doorstep of his office, however, you couldn't help but feel a bit insecure. Your eyes looked at the tray you were holding worryingly, wondering if you should go back and give it one more try but that thought would make you late and that was something he most likely wouldn't like either.

You took a deep inhale as you mentally encouraged yourself and then opened that door and entered his office, finding Namjoon, typing on his computer. You approached him silently and tried to leave the tray at the corner of his desk but as you were about to retrieve your hands, he threw his gaze at you and your movements came to a momentary halt.