Nepenthe ( Ateez Mingi)

Chapter 16

Jihyo tapped on my table with her nails to get my attention.
She point towards a direction with her chin.
I looked to see mingi coming out of his office, together with a woman, both smiling and chatting.
She was wearing a tight red dress, which accentuate her curves really well, and high heels. She has perfect body and perfect hair, showing how much she takes great care of herself.
I looked at myself back. I was just wearing a cotton blouse with jeans, and just simple shoes. I am nothing compared to her.
" she must be the director of the company that we are going to collaborate this time with," jihyo said, " I guess we will see her very often here."
Jihyo continued, " Look at how he is grinning and not able to leave his eyes off her," she rolled her eyes, "Men will always be men. Well, we can't blame him tho. She's really beautiful and sexy."
Is mingi now tired of just seeing me in oversized hoodie and tshirts everyday?
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"Who is she?" I approached Yunho who was making coffee.
Yunho dropped the spoon as he got startled, " Omg, Ari! What are you? A ghost?" He put his hand on his chest, " who is who?"
" the woman who has just left with mingi," I answered.
" oh,her?" Yunho replied, " her name is ji na, the director of the company we are going to collaborate this time with. Why do you ask?"
" just because," I mumbled,looking down at my shoes, " she's so beautiful. Too beautiful."
Yunho chuckled, " Someone is jealous."
" what? No." I replied immediately," why should I get jealous? They are just working partners."
I stuttered, " I have works to do." I left him in the place.
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It's been a couple of weeks and I had seen that woman more than dozen of times together with mingi.
" wow, look at Mr.song's face . It's so sweet like he just washed it with honey ," Jihyo whispered to me, " but don't you think they would make a perfect couple?"
Jihyo continued, " both are from rich families, and their physiques and appearances are like those of models. And both have high status in their respective jobs."
Yeah, they looked so perfect together.
Is mingi thinking like that too?
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I was alone at home since mingi was going to be late as he had business dinner.
I was just laying in the couch, watching Netflix. And I got a message, from Yunho.
I opened to see a photo of mingi and Ji na, sitting side by side, both laughing and another photo with mingi leaning towards her as she seem to be whispering something to him.
My blood were boiling seeing the photos.
" why are you sending me these?" I texted Yunho back.
"In case you would like to know," he replied.

It's been hours and I couldn't stop staring at those photos.
" sweetheart, what are you doing?" Mingi said, coming into my room.
"Nothing," I closed my phone , and got on my bed.
" is there something wrong?" He raised his brow slightly.
"No. Nothing's wrong," I replied, " if you don't have anything to say, can you please leave? I'm going to rest," I said, lying down in the bed.
He looked confused but said nothing, and left the room.
So, he didn't even want to know what I am feeling? Did he just left me like this ?
I have been rolling in my bed for what it seems like an hour.
I got up. I can't stay like this anymore. I will talk to him.
I went into his room to see him , playing on his phone.
" sweetheart, aren't you going to sleep?"he asked, raising his eyebrows.
" why? Did I disturb you?"
"No, of course not. What do you want, my love?" He put his phone aside.
I stared at him, and then hand him my phone.
" care to explain?" I folded my arms.
He widened his eyes, " No, ari. It's not what you think."
" oh, really? Then, what is it? Tell me," I tapped my foot impatiently.
" wait, why do you have these photos?" He smirked, " were you stalking me?"
He walked toward me, " are you jealous?"
I  got fluttered," of course not. Why would I be jealous?" I continued, "Give me back my phone ."
I took the phone from his hands and quickly left the room.
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" Now is the time to use the secret weapon," Yeri said on the phone.
" what do you mean?"
" that one," she said, " that one I gifted you on your birthday."
" yeri!" I called her name in shock, " that's too much."
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I looked at myself in the mirror.
Is it too much? I thought looking at my reflection , which was wearing red lace lingeries.
Yes, it was that birthday present from yeri.
I put on my robes over and slowly made my way to Mingi's room.
Song mingi, you are going to see what a true sexy is.
Well, that was what I thought.
I went into his room to see him on his bed.
" are you still not asleep?" He asked.
I hesitated, rethinking my decision. It's not too late to turn back now, right?
" Sweetheart? Is something wrong?"
I slowly took my steps toward his bed.
He didn't say anything , just looked confused by my moves.
Then, I sat on the edge of his bed.
He moved himself beside me and hug my waist, " is something bothering you?"
I sighed.
That's it. There's no turning back.
I suddenly hovered over him, causing him to fell on his back.
I stared him in his eyes.
Then, I clenched his collar and take his lips in mine.
He freezes for a moment, but return the kiss nonetheless.
After I pulled myself apart, he smirked.
" well, if that's what you want," he whispered and flipped his body over me, " we should do it the right way."
He kissed me passionately.
Then his fingers moved to the strings of my robes.
He stopped and looked at me, asking for my permission.
I  nodded.
He smirked, " your wish is my command, my love."
After he saw what was under my robes, he smirked again, " look at this naughty little girl! Pretending to be innocent all this time, huh?"
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I woke up to see mingi staring me.
" good morning, my love! How are you feeling?" he greeted, caressing my hairs.
" morning!" I greeted back, " how long have you been staring me ? " I teased him.
" I don't know. I didn't keep trace of time," he answered.
I laughed.
He leaned in to kiss me.
I pushed him gently," I haven't brush my teeth yet."
He chuckled and kissed me anyway.

I was fixing his ties when he said, " Those photos," he said, " it's really not how you think it was. We were just in business dinner together with other business partners."
I just hummed as a response.
He hugged me by my waist, " don't worry! I can bet you with my life that I will never do something that'll make you sad."
I nodded and looked up him, " I believe you."
He kissed on top of my head.
"By the way, how did you have those photos?"
" well," I replied, " you don't need to know."
He chuckled, " Yunho?"
"No, it's not him." I immediately replied.
" really? Then , who could it be?" He rubbed his chin, pretending to be thinking.
I sighed, "I asked him. Don't be mad at him."
He chuckled, " mad? Of course not. I was thinking of giving him some vacations, and bonus." He smirked and leaned beside my ear, then whispered, "He deserves the prices for helping me in making that tigress in you comes out, doesn't he?"
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