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Min Riera

Okay rude.
I thought to myself as I stared at the plane ticket in front of me.

Bound to Jeju
First Class
May 13

"I don't appreciate this gesture, Mr. Park"
I said, pointing out the obvious, even though he's my boss, still, he should have asked me before hand. I don't like it when people assume things and make mindless decisions that ivolve me without actually involving me in the decision making.

"And I bet you won't appreciate it if you loose your job as well, Ms. Riera"
I looked at the man across from me in disbelief. We just met this morning and he had already stepped 6 steps out of line.

I bit my bottom lip to keep my mouth shut. As I did, he shamelessly stared at my face. Chewing his steak slowly as he deeply looked at my eyes. I could only stare back and appreciate his.
I feel my stomach twist as I felt exposed under his radar.

"What do- what you want for dessert Mr. Park"
I stuttered, trying to break the intense eye contact that was happening. But still, he remained unfazed, just like me.

"You"
Finally the eye contact broke as I felt temperature rose. I choked on my saliva after hearing what he just said. I went for a sip of my wine, averting my focus.

While that was happening, I hear him chuckle as he reached for another sip of his wine, mirroring me.

"I'd like a strawberry shortcake"
You. Like with a question mark.
He was aking me what I would like.

I heared him chuckle again before gesturing for a waiter.

"One strawberry shortcake"
The waiter then bowed and left.

"How about you Mr. Park?"
I said, noticing that he only ordered dessert for me and none for him.

"My dessert for tonight is not on the menu"
He plainly said.

"So your skipping dessert?"
I said.

"My dessert's not on the menu, Ms. Riera. I didn't say anything about skipping it"

What does he mean by that?

After that awkward exchange, we then proceeded to talk about the real reason why we're here.

I was very persistant on our convesation but I guess, he would't be a billionaire at 24 if he lacked in negotiation. I was reluctant in accepting the job but he said it'll cost me a chance of perhaps getting more benefits on my contract. I am in badly need of finance as I enter my internship for next year, I would't be able to have as many work hours as I have now since I need to ace my 4th year to hopefully proceed.
Also, it'll be good for me, it'll help build my resumé for any future jobs I may get myself into.

"I'm glad you finally made up your mind"
He said, ending the long discussion.

"One strawberry shortcake"
The later said smiling while putting the delicious dessert in front of me.

"Thank you"
I politely said back.

"Is it good?"
Mr. Park said after hearing my delight reaction to the shortcake.

"Yeah"
I chuckled before taking a another slice.

"What is it?"
I hear him ask.

"It's just, I never had anything this delicious before. You should try some?"
I unconsciously offered the shortcake that was on my fork. The fork just hung in there while I akwardly process what I just did.

Trying to save my self from embarrassment I made my fork to a u-turn back to my mouth.

"Later"
He said making me look at him while the I slowly took a bite.