hearts at odds | baekyeon

07

"The following documents have to be submitted," Mr Jung informs his superior.

Baekhyun pauses his reading, his hands fumbling with the document tray. His nerves start to pick up its pace, countless of thoughts running through.

He's trying to recall if he brought it with him to work.

The image of him leaving the file at the small couch near the door flashes in his mind. He went out of the door after putting on his shoes, leaving the file there.

Baekhyun takes a quick glance at his watch and utters, "I will head back home to get it."

"But you have to leave for a meeting soon."

Dang it. Today's a busy day too. How am I so forgetful? It rarely happens. Mr Jung did respectfully pointed out that Baekhyun seems very unfocused after they return from Nami Island. It's as though his mind is still wandering in the memories of the trip.

"It's the hard deadline, isn't it?" No matter how many times he asks his assistant, the answer will remain the same.

Mr Jung frightfully nods his head. "If it's possible, perhaps Mrs Byun can send the document here.

"I'm not sure if she's at home."

When Baekhyun shares his thought aloud, he realises how screwed up it sounded. To outsiders, it's ridiculous because how can the husband not know where his wife is?

"It's alright let's prepare for the meeting." He takes his blazer along with him and follows Mr Jung to the car.

Along the way, he taps frantically on the screen, searching for Taeyeon's contact.
With each unanswered ring, a sense of urgency hangs heavy in the air. His fingers tap impatiently on the seat.

She finally answers the call.

Hello.

Hmm?

Are you at home?

There's no hope in the answer she's giving. He hears people talking around her, which means she's already at work.

No, why?

Nothing, it's okay.
Bye.

Wait.
Are you perhaps calling because of the document?

How did you know?

Saw it on the way out and brought it along with me.

So it's with you now?

Yes.

I will come over to your workplace now. Can you meet me at the drop-off point?

If I say no?

It's very important.

Why is that my concern?

Why did you bring it out then?

So you can't find it.

Woman, what are you saying?
I'm going to lose my job.

Sure.

No really, Taeyeon, please.

She abruptly ends the call there, leaving Baekhyun in distress. He's stressing over his forgotten document, but she's going feral over how he said her name.