Contract Love • Jihoon

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"What?-"

She stared at him, long enough for him to get flustered.

" What? Did I said something wrong?"

" No.."

"Well, kinda. You just said you want to get married with me"

"Yes I did"

She went silent again. Her mind went blank at the sudden proposal and the way he just stood there looking innocent enough after that.

" Secretary Lee, are you dating someone right now?"

" No" she replied fast. He nodded , satisfied with the answer.

" Then, get married with me... "

" As you can see, I'm currently in a tight situation. I need your help" he got up from his desk and started to move closer to her. " I will give you as much time as you need. You can answer me after the meeting ends " he patted her shoulder and walked away.

She just stares at his back, watching his figure slowly gone from her eyesight.

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" Marry me"

She shook her head, hard trying to remove the sudden glimpse of the memory . She stir the coffee a few times before finally take a sip.

Her mind went back to the moment Jihoon suddenly proposed to her. Half of her, wanted to help him but at the same she try to hold herself back. He should never know about her feelings. It's going to be a mess. She love her job and really wanted to stay by his side for a long time.

She let out a long sighed. She was utterly confused about this matter.

Her time was disturbed when a hand just slowly patted her back, wanting her attention "Secretary Lee"

She put the cup down before turning her face at the person. She smile as their eyes met. " Yes, Miss Im. Did you need any help?"

" No... Maybe Yes? "

Hani raised her eyebrows. " What?"

" I'm not the one who need help right now"

"Then, who?"

" I can't tell you right here. I think you should go right now to the president Park room"

She shrugged her shoulders as she immediately left the rest room. Following from behind is Miss Im, the one who sent her concerns. They both make their way to the office room.

She doesn't know what's happening but from the sound of Miss Im's voice. it's sounds urgent.

Hani opens the door, revealing the uninvited guest in the room. Sitting down on the couch with her back leaning on the couch, looking around the room.

Hani smile as she push Miss Im, to not let her went into the office room. " Thank you Miss Im. I appreciate it. Don't worry, I will take care of it now"

Miss Im nodded her head before walking away.
As soon as her figure was gone, Hani immediately fix her dress before making her way to the door.

" Good Day, Mrs. Park" she close the door and walked closer to the woman sitting on the couch.

" Oh, Secretary Lee. Nice to meet you" the old woman smile. She looks intimidating yet elegant in her own way. The way she dresses herself really showcases the tittle of the president mother.

" Where's Jihoon? I want to see him. It's been a long time since he gone back home. "

"He's currently in a meeting. In a few minutes, I think he will be done. You can wait here, I will made you some drinks "

"No.."

"No need. Just come, sit here. I have something to ask" She patted the sit next to her, signaling for Hani to sit there.

Without refusing, she made her way to her side. She doesn't have any choice anyway.
" What did you want to ask?"

"Uhm.. Can I ask you something... You need to answer me truthfully. Can you?"

Hani nodded her head. " Yes"

"Uhm.." The old woman started to move a little closer .

" Is my Jihoon.. gay?"

Hani widened her eyes with the sudden question. What's with everyone in the office today?

"N..No.. He's not" Hani stuttered while responding to her.

"How did you know? Did you see him with some woman? Did he get a girlfriend?"

She was dumbfounded with the endless questions. How's she going to respond to this? " I don't know?.. But I'm pretty sure, he's not like what you were thinking." She forced a smile. She's praying that , Jihoon will come here and explain to his mom himself.

"How can you be so sure, Secretary Lee?"

" Because I'm his fiancee" her eyes widen in shocked as she immediately cover her mouth. She's as shocked as the old woman next to her.

She got up from the couch, trying to reconcile the situation. " No.. No, that's not what I mean? I-"

" She's my fiancee,"

A deep voice suddenly interrupted. She look at the door and there standing, Jihoon who's staring at both of them. She can felt some kind of relief but still not really.

What did he just said? Fiancee?

" I'm planning to bring her home on the right time but you just barged into my office right now. So, I will tell you about it"

He made his way inside, walking straight to his so called 'fiancee' .She just stared at him. She let her eyes speaks for her. She just so helpless at the moment.

"I'm sorry" he quickly apologized .

"W.. What for?-" before anything he just stood next to her, maintaining an eye contact. His gaze softened as he grabbed her hands and holding it tightly. She flinched as she felt their hands intertwined together.

"Me and Secretary Lee"

" We are getting married "