THE RELUCTANT TOUCH [tomorrow]

trouble in paradise

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐕𝐄:

"nothing helps with the insomnia like sitting in front of a stack of papers all night"

Kim Chae-Yeong was walking towards the Sales Team office to found out how the new transfer is feeling there. It was still quite a shock to Chae-Yeong when she found out from the Director that Lim Ryung-Gu will be leaving the Risk Management Team.

She suspected that recent actions from his part following the whispers behind his back was the cause of this decision, though Ryung-Gu himself denied it.

Chae-Yeong entered the Sales Team office. Her eyes glanced across the room until they landed on the person she was looking for.

"Mr. Lim." Upon hearing his name, Ryung-Gu turned his head to acknowledge the reaper who called his name, only to abruptly stand up from his chair when his eyes fell on Chae-Yeong. "I'm here to check how well have you settled in the new place. Director's orders."

Chae-Yeong rolled her eyes. "I know sounds like a babysitting or whatever." She then once again focused her attention on the reaper, waiting for him to speak.

Ryung-Gu took a moment to answer. "I am well, Ms. Kim."

The woman hummed. She then once more looked around the room when suddenly someone appeared beside her. He saluted and loudly introduced himself. Successfully scaring Chae-Yeong.

"Hello, Ma'am. I'm the new reaper, Kwon Sang-Su!"

Chae-Yeong leaned back a little, looking at the new reaper with wide eyes. She turned her head and looked at Ryung-Gu.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Kim. His last life was in the military."

The woman slowly nodded her head in acknowledgement before looking back at Sang-Su. She narrowed her eyes, inspecting the man from head to toes. Something in him made Chae-Yeong think that he reminded her of someone.

And then it struck her. Chae-Yeong cleared her throat.

"Mr. Kwon, do you by any chance have met someone by the name Choi Jun-Woong?"

The reaper before her frowned before answering.

"No, Ma'am." Then a huge smile once again appeared on his face. "Should I meet him? I could go right now and find-"

"No!"

"No!"

Chae-Yeong and Ryung-Gu exclaimed, simultaneously stepping one step forward. The woman slowly turned her head to look at Ryung-Gu who cleared his throat before lowering his gaze. Meanwhile, Sang-Su looked at the two in confusion.

Chae-Yeong turned her head towards the new reaper and offered him a tight smile.

"It would be better if you avoid him at all costs." She spoke. "Alright?"