Serendipity | Jikook (HIATUS)

Chapter 1

It was a normal morning in London, the rain pouring down no matter what season it was, cars zooming by on the dull tarmac and people rushing to work in raincoats or holding umbrellas. Likewise a young man in his mid-twenties was hurrying to a skyscraper in the distance. His trench coat billowed in the wind exposing his dark blue trousers that were getting splattered in puddle water. His grey-blond hair was protected by the clear umbrella he was carrying. Entering the building he immediately took off his now soaked coat and moved towards the elevators.

It was a Monday morning yet the office was swarming with people, the ping of people calling after seeing the new ad, people organising meetings about various things that needed to be sorted, and the coffee machines whirring making everyone's morning coffees. The man went up to the top floor, conveniently away from people making it peaceful but all he had to do was peer over the balcony to see if anyone was leaving early and needed a lecture. The top floor was probably the most relaxed floor in the office, with only 3 people working here and ample space, they had a lot of area to make it into a comfort zone. Sofas and bean bags littered the floor, a wide TV sat on the far wall and almost always had some sort of sports playing, mainly football and the man's personal favourite, a large, wide yet aesthetic bookcase filled with classic novels, from Tess of the D'urbervilles by Thomas Hardy to Little Women by Lousia Alcott.

He strode over to a tall frame of oak doors labelled 'CEO Office' but was quickly blocked by his secretary, Kim Namjoon. "Mr Park, a quick word."

"Of course Namjoon, make it quick though, I have a meeting at 9 I think." For the first time the man spoke, the voice was quite deep and dominating but at the same time light with a slight accent giving it a softer tone. All in all, a very sexy voice.

"About that, it has been rescheduled for 11 as there is a lot of traffic and Mr Jeon will be late for the negotiations. I don't see why that man is still trying, his company will fall. That's all for now Mr Park, except a couple of people in the lower departments are leaving and the candidates will be interviewed today. The best ones will be shown to you sir."

"Thank you Namjoon."

Mr Park strode into his office and immediately relaxed. His office was very similar to the top floor, one side had a sofa that could fit around 5 people comfortably that faced a 75 inch TV. On the other side it was more formal but still quite relaxed, a large mahogany desk with a pile of never ending paperwork. The look was complete with a free standing lamp and a gold name plate labelled 'CEO Park Jimin". Park Jimin, the youngest CEO in the world right now, only 25 and already had a company that was globally successful.

The man strolled to his desk lazily, picking up the newspaper placed on a small side table by his secretary. "Oh lord, so many attacks on police men, for god's sake. Famous people getting married, nothing interesting." Sighing he sat down and threw the newspaper away. "I don't plan to get married anytime soon." Park Jimin had just gotten out of a relationship and he was happily single. Coming home from work was now a blessing, no more nagging girlfriend, no more noise and no more sexual needs needing to be fulfilled. Yes, Jimin was in no rush to be back in an affair.

Time flew by and in no time Jimin was summoned to the conference room. The doors opened and the dull murmur of conversations fell to utter silence. The whole room suddenly seemed much darker and serious. The click of his shoes echoed around the room as he walked, stopping with a soft click as he stood at the front of the room with his legs together. By this time everyone stood up waiting for the sign to sit down. After seating himself, a casual flick of his hand let everyone else sit down. No one dared speak but someone had to start this meeting. Park Jimin never started a meeting and only spoke when necessary. Trembling slightly, a tall well-built man spoke up. "Mr Park, I'm sorry to call this meeting so suddenly but I desperately need your help. My company is falling and I'm afraid that in a few months, it will completely break. I know this is not the first time, but is hopefully the last, a small loan-"