The Billionaire's Sunshine |BOOK 1|

CHAPTER 13

JISOO

The sun was setting, just as I exited the elevator of my apartment building. The mix of orange and pink hue made me eager to go to Han river.

I shuffle the key, unlocking the door to our apartment, the silence and cold air inside made it obvious of Jennie's absence.
If she was home before me, either she'd blast music through the speakers of her room, or cook a whole course meal.

She says it helps her solving the cases, little does she know her ways increases my stress level. Like who get the hint of who's the culprit or victim or how to solve the case while making Ravioli? Also I have to listen the complaints of our neighbour and clean the dishes. I was really tired today, Bo hyun has been a cold as the cold ones.

He wouldn't look me in the eye, nor talk to me unless it's extremely necessary or business related. I can't really figure my own self at the moment. I was the one wanting this, to push him away yet when he's doing just that I feel a painful pinch in my chest everytime he would look at me with a distant look in his eyes.

I know it's hurting him, i've seen the way he clenches his fist whenever i'm in his office.
It's been a few days now that we are giving each other cold shoulder or rather just him. That's what I deserve anyway.

Thankfully, the room was tidy and I had nothing to do but to just relax. I kick off my shoes and plop my tired body on my plush couch.
I should prepare something to eat.
A few minutes later, a red icon blinking caught my attention on our telephone.

We rarely had calls, but jennie insisted on keeping it because according to her a telephone is essential in the house. I tap on the voicemail icon and put it on speaker. My heart starts to race as a familiar voice occupies the room.

"Hey Unnie! It's me, Chaeng. Long time no see, right? Well, I have some amzing news. I'm coming to Seoul!"

My eyes widen in surprise and a subconcious smile take place of my face. I move closer to the telephone staring intensely as if she would pop out.

"I know, I know, it's been forever since we last saw each other. I've missed you the most but please don't tell that to jennie Unnie. It's risky how i'm saying this right now not even knowing who is listening." she chuckled.

My face breaks into a wide grin listening to her and a sense of excitement fills me. She's still the same dork. She sounds so excited.

"Let's plan something epic, and I'm not telling you when I'll be there, we'll keep that as a surprise. We have so much to catch up on, so I requested my agency to cut me some slack and give me a mini holiday after the modeling gig! Can't wait to see you Unnie! Love you!"

The voicemail ended and my heart felt lighter , for first time in the recent few weeks.
I replayed the voicemail, soaking in the joy in her voice and sighed. Atleast something good were to happen.

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A few days later, I was sitting right across my boss who had a frustrated expression on his face. He tapped his fingers on the table again and again trying to read through two files at once. I wanted to go in there and help him because that's what I'm suppose to do.

But he clearly instructed nobody to disturb him unless they are on the verge of death. I mean he didn't say it using those words but clearly that's what he meant. His frown has not left his face since early morning.

For the first time he was late today, an I almost gasped when I came to face him. He looked like somebody who hasn't slept for days. The gray bags under his eyes were concerning and also not endearing for his pretty face.

I tried calling Jaehyun but he only sighed and said he's been like this for days, he wouldn't even talk to them about it. I pondered for a few minutes and stopped.
I shoved my feet in my heels and straightened my skirt before marching to his office door.

"What?" he said without looking who came in.
I looked at him, carefully gathering courage to talk.
"What do you want Miss kim?" I tensed when he lifted his head to face me. Yeah this was a bad idea.

I clenched my fist at my sides and exhaled loudly.
" Do you want me to help you?" I tried cautiously, my voice coming out softly. His eyes seemed to be searching my face but he shook his head and continued to look at the files.

"You should atleast take a break" i tried again. He scoffed and looked back at me.
"Leave."
Frustration growed inside of me and I forced back the things I wanted to say.

Instead I tried again, softly, " You can't keep doing this, you're harming yourself" he looked at me amused before a sarcastic laugh escaped his throat. Okay, he was really testing my patience.

" And why do you care?" he leaned back in his chair, crossing his arm on his chest.
" B- Because I'm your secretary and I'm suppose to help you with all of these things" this time my tone was not soft at all but rather imposing.

" That's right, you're my secretary. Just secretary so stop trying to run my life." I couldn't understand if he was really saying this to hurt me or if he meant it. But the moment he said just secretary I felt it. The pain that i've felt for a few days now, increasing in my chest. As though, my heart was being pierced.

I marched to his desk, slapping my hand on it
"I'm not trying to run your life, I'm just looking out what's good for you. You look like a half human, half zombie. You haven't eaten or drank not even your daily coffee. Let alone sleep, the bags under your eyes says it all" i lashed out.
All of these things were just facts, I don't know what i was trying to prove but I had to say it.

"I thought you were not interested in me, why are you so concern? Why do you care? Or is this also just a mistake?" he seethed and everything started to fade out. I was so angry, I think I was going to pass out. Instead I felt something wet descend my right cheek.

I quickly wiped it away, but who am I fooling. His face changed, the angry Bo hyun was gone leaving a regretful Bo hyun was infront of me.
" You don't understand, do you?" my voice broke while i tried to contain a sob.

Why was I crying anyway?