Jungkook walked into the office holding three tulips. Today felt particularly awkward. As he passed, employees glanced his way, some whispering among themselves. He quickened his pace towards the reception. "Good morning," he greeted, as usual.
"Good morning, Jeon," she replied with a smile.
"Hey, are you related to our CEO?" someone called out.
No... Jungkook said...
Oh, The man walked away, and Jungkook looked at the receptionist.
"Kooki," she called softly. "People will say a lot of things... Don't mind them."
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Jungkook nodded and walked towards the lift. As he entered, he met some other office attendees.
"Oh, look who's here? The CEO's pet," a lady sneered.
Jungkook looked at her, his expression pained.
"You need good body structure and stamina, Suji," another man joked, laughing loudly.
Jungkook's eyes filled with tears, and he looked down. As soon as the lift doors opened, he ran to his cabin. "What should I do?" he asked himself. Suddenly, his phone rang. "Hello?"
"Jeon Jungkook... How are you? I worked with him for years, and now he's replaced me with a bitch like you... Just count your days, Jungkook. I won't leave you..." The call ended abruptly.
Jungkook recognized the voice. "Samuel," he muttered, sitting down heavily. "It's all because of him," he gritted his teeth. After an hour, his phone rang again.
"Why didn't you clean the room?" he heard Natasha's voice. Without wasting any time, he walked to the CEO's office.
"Good morning, Jeon. Did you forget about your job?" Tae asked, looking up.
"What's your problem, sir?" Jungkook asked, frustration clear in his voice.
"What?" Tae leaned back in his chair and looked at him.
"Why are you making my life so difficult, sir?"
"Me?" Tae pointed to himself, feigning innocence.
"Yes... First, I lost my job because of you. Now people are saying awful things about me because of you..."
"Lost your job? Oh, that teaching one... Come on, Jungkook, you don't even have the degree to be a teacher. And if you agree to be with me, I'll tell the whole world you're my boy," Tae said calmly.
Jungkook's anger flared. "I told you... I don't like you... I'm not like that. You may have a lot of boys and girls crawling behind you, but Jeon Jungkook isn't one of them. Leave me alone. Goodbye." He turned and walked out, wiping his eyes harshly.
Taehyung stared after him. "I'm the only option for you, Jungkook," he murmured to himself.
"What happened? Did he fire you?" Mingyu asked when he saw Jungkook packing his things.
"No..."
"Then why are you packing your things?"
"Nothing..."
"Jungkook, the Kims run the best company in our country. If they fire you, you'll be blacklisted. You won't be able to work anywhere else..."
"Will you please shut up? The Kims are great, I know... But I have some self-esteem," Jungkook said, his eyes tearing up.
