deceit • Han Seojun x Kang Soojin

52. very slowly

I'm telling the truth

on my way to you
너에게 가는 중

Look at me now
이젠 나를 봐줘

I'll approach you slowly
내가 다가갈게 천천히

very slowly
아주 천천히

- very slowly, bibi (2521)

52. very slowly

Kang Soojin felt like she entered a whole new world. She had heard about the popularity of k-pop idols but seeing it with her own eyes was different. Not even a second in public and Starlight boys were surrounded by girls - all of different ages - trying to get their attention.

She hadn't even stepped in public with the band yet there was a storm in the hotel lobby when the boys arrived to dine at the cafe. The hotel manager had to shun the girls out of the cafe to keep it private for the band and the agency.

This was going to be too overwhelming for her. But she had to do it anyway, Seojun's life was at stake. He looked so aloof and sad - the urge to hug him was getting stronger - and Soojin couldn't help but be at distance from him. He wasn't going to allow her in her life so easily and after what he had been through - it was understandable.

She would have done the same thing - or worse.

"Miss Kang - "

Soojin's thoughts had been centered on Seojun since the last two days and seeing him upfront - things were bound to get messy. But that was the second time Mr. Choi had snapped her out of a trance and he did not look quite pleased about it.

"I'm sorry - " Soojin apologised, holding her pen - she almost got teary eyed thinking about Seojun's mom and sister - and got ready to take any notes. "It's just..." She hesitated, looking at Mr. Choi as he tilted his head. "Nothing..."

It surely wasn't nothing, but Soojin knew Mr. Choi hated personal stories and everything associated with it. It was something he did to not get attached to any of his colleagues and it worked quite well for the time.

Except now - Mr. Choi eyed the woman in front of her - and he held back his concern, especially as it may hinder their assignment and seem like prying in her personal matter.

"I know you told me that your personal interests are at a priority - " Mr. Choi got back to typing in his laptop as Soojin gulped, nervously. "But I was assured work would have no impact because of it."

Soojin apologised - the third time that morning - and got back to work. They were in-charge of the entire branding and marketing for the new product to be launched - Han Seojun was enough for the advertising - and the revenue of it would go to the different non-profits and concerns in need.

"The mag shoot is this week - we have the friendly match in the next one and we end with the product launch." Mr Choi read the important tasks in a monotonous voice. Not like he ever had a cheerful one. "Also, Han Seojun needs to officially sign the contract. We have Move and Starlight with their no objection certificates, but Seojun's signature is what will seal the deal."

Soojin nodded - this could still go haywire if Seojun didn't agree to the same - but she had to do something.

"I'll be going back to office - do you want to - I mean..."

Soojin furrowed her eyebrows, she looked up at the suited man with a concerned look. Was he offering her a ride back? Or she was hearing things.

"We could - I could drop you."