Contract Love • Jihoon

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I walk into the office a bit late than usual since I had to go back and change my outfit for the day. I tie my hair into a ponytail as soon as I reach into the building.

My eyes wandering around the office, watching all of the workers running around to their supposed workplace. I turn my focus back to the front and fasten my pace to the elevator.

As soon as the elevator open up, I rushed out to my place while greeting one or two people that was there before me. I have been noticing something since the moment my feet hit the ground in this place. They all seems panic. So panic that I could see some of them running around from places. Really hectic. I grab one of the familiar arm. Nayoung who is an employee longer that work at the company for more than 10 years.

"What is it? What happen? Why are you guys panicking?" I ask in a low monotone voice trying not to bother the others.

" It's just. The president. He seems to be staying the night here yesterday. We are all just a little bit shocked when we arrive this morning and he just inside of his office. and now he currently want for all of us to sent the job that are supposed to due next week this afternoon. That's why we are just rushing trying to get things done before the timeline " she sound so defeated.

"Can you say something to him? Maybe try to ask him if the deadline to change to tomorrow instead?"

"I'm not sure but I will try it" I rub her back try to reassure her. I nod slightly before rushing to my desk.

I put my handbag down on the table while grabbing the tablet at the side and opened it.
Trying to check any schedule before I go into his office.

After I finish, I fix my hair before knocking on the door. There's no response. Again I knocked on the door and as expected there's no response.

This time, I take my on path and started to grab the tablet tightly as I burst open the door and went inside. Surprisingly, he was in there the whole time, really intensely focused on his laptop, not even badge or want to look at my direction.

I close the door before making my way to his desk. Slowly but surely I stop in front of him. Hands tight on the tablet, my body stiff with anxiety.

"Mr.Park"

No response.

"Mr.Park"  this time, he look up and look startled at the sight of me standing in front of his desk. His face look tired and he's wearing the same outfit as yesterday. It seems like he did stay the night there last night.

" I'm sorry to bother you right now but I have some questions "

"Sure. Go on"

"Why do you need all of the documents this afternoon? Perhaps do you have something important that you have to do that I don't know? " I ask, as calm as I can.

"No.. there's nothing.. it's just because I want to finish all of my work as soon as possible " he reply nonchalant. That's quite absurd. He never done something like this before. No matter how many times, I still cannot get through his head at all.

I stay silence, not knowing how to react in this situation.

"If you don't have anything to say then you can leave."  he said without paying any glances to me. I could feel my tongue frozen.