Jungkook immediately went back to his room, his mind racing. What is that man doing here at this time? Why was he staring at me like that? Oh God, please don't fire me. What should I do? But Mingyu said he was going back to London...
Suddenly, his phone vibrated.
"Hello, Kooki!" Jain called him excitedly.
"What?" Jungkook replied.
"Kooki, have you heard about 'Daffodils,' the poem by—
"Just shut up. This isn't the best time," Jungkook cut him off and ended the call. Suddenly, the office phone rang. Jungkook picked it up.
"Hello?" he answered nervously.
"Bring me some tea," Tae's deep voice commanded.
"Yes, yes sir," Jungkook replied. He immediately made a cup of tea and walked towards Tae's room. Please be with me, God. Otherwise... otherwise, what else can I do? I'll cry...
He took a deep breath before entering. "Sir, your tea," he said politely, placing the cup in front of Tae.
"What's your name?" Tae asked.
"Daffodil...
"What?"
"No... Jungkook Jeon..." He gulped.
Taehyung looked at him: an old shirt and pants, no makeup, not-so-perfect hair. But beautiful. Tae's eyes were drawn to Jungkook's shivering lips. "Are you scared of me?"
"Yes... No... Sorry, sir... Yesterday, I..." Jungkook looked down.
"It's okay, Daffodil... I mean Jungkook. Where are you from?"
"Yangdong, Gyeongju."
"Who is in your family?"
"Appa, Eomma, two sisters... Jiya and Jain."
"Sit," Tae pointed towards the chair.
"Me?" Jungkook touched his chest.
"I said sit, Jungkook," Tae raised his voice.
Jungkook sat down immediately.
"What do they do?"
"Appa is bedridden, and Eomma is a housewife. Jain is studying, and Noona has completed her studies and is searching for a job."
"So, you're the middle child. What happened to your dad?"
"Accident..."
"What's your educational qualification?"
"I didn't complete high school..." Jungkook looked down again.
"Why?"
"Appa met with an accident, so I had to take care of the family..."
"Hmmm... nice tea," Taehyung said.
"Thank you, sir," Jungkook smiled.
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. "Yes," Taehyung gave permission. "Okay, see you, Jungkook."
"Okay, sir," Jungkook took the teacup. A girl and a boy came in, both looking professional. The girl gave Jungkook a warm smile, while the boy looked at him a bit rudely. Jungkook smiled at both of them and then walked back to his cabin.
"Good morning, boss," the girl greeted him.
"Good morning, boss," the boy greeted him too.
"Morning, both of you. Sit," Tae smiled at them. Natasha and Samuel, Kim Taehyung's personal assistants.
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Jungkook walked slowly to his cabin after lunch. Some employees smiled at him, but most didn't pay him any attention. Despite this, Jungkook was happy. Within days, he had learned everything he needed to know. The office had many departments—accounts, advertising, management, HR—but every employee needed permission from their department head to see the CEO. The office was very strict with this rule. Taehyung was a fascination for all the employees, both girls and boys, including some married ones. But no one could see him easily except for Jungkook.
"Hey!" someone called out suddenly. Jungkook turned around and saw Sam with some other employees. "Come here," Sam gestured with his finger. Jungkook walked over to them.
"What's your name?"
"Jeon Jungkook," he answered politely.
"Mr. Jeon, you look really cheap. Is this the way to come to an office? Hmm?" Sam asked. Jungkook looked at him, confused. "And how did you get this job even without a degree?"
" Jackson sir recommended me," Jungkook explained.
"Oh, that old man... What did you give him? This tanned body?" Sam laughed loudly, and the others joined in.
Jungkook bit his lip and looked down, tears blurring his vision.
"Look, Jeon, you are not perfect for this office. So you must leave immediately. It's an order. And do you know who I am? I'm the CEO's personal assistant. Do you understand? You are fired."
"Sir... Me..."
"You're fired. We don't accept slum dogs here."
"Who is the slum dog Mr. Samuel? Your father or you?" A voice boomed.
"Sir..." Sam gulped.
The man smiled at Jungkook. Jungkook looked back at him, a handsome man.
"Who the hell are you to fire him!" The man demanded, glaring at Sam.
"Mr. Min, he..." Sam stammered, trying to explain.
"Don't be so oversmart on poor people Sam. Come with me," the man said to Jungkook and walked away. Jungkook immediately followed him.
"Where did this jerk come from?" Sam gritted his teeth.
"I don't know, but your chapter is over," one of the onlookers commented.
"Min Yoongi... Taehyung's cousin," the man explained to Jungkook.
"Jeon Jungkook... Taehyung's..." Jungkook began.
"Taehyung's?" Yoongi frowned.
"I mean office attendee..." Jungkook quickly covered his mouth and ran to his cabin.
"Cute..." Yoongi smiled and entered Taehyung's cabin, of course, without permission.
