the forbidden embrace

2

nicha groaned, stirring. she was feeling pain in all parts of her body.

she turned, looking beside her to see miyeon sleeping on her better arm, snuggling in her chest. she couldn't help but cringe, since physical contact wasn't something she was used to.

she wanted to push miyeon away, but miyeon seemed to be so peacefully asleep, and for some reason, she didn't really mind. it was weird, but she just let miyeon sleep there, dragging the blanket over her.

nicha then turned the other way to the nightstand, where the clock laid. it was just 8 in the morning. if she was at home, she probably would have went for an early morning jog, she would have done it now, if not for her injured foot and miyeon laying on her arm.

she sighed, going back to bed, tossing and turning a few times before finally falling asleep.

nicha woke up to the rays of the sun. miyeon was gone, and it seemed to be pretty late into the day. nicha turned to look at the clock, seeing 2pm in the afternoon surprised her, but she tried to not think much about it, getting up.

she looked at her phone, which she hadn't touched ever since miyeon brought in her porridge, and saw texts from her older brother.

Bambam ❤️
it's been so long since you replied. i'm worried.
don't tell me you fucked all night long and slept until 10am.
dad's looking for you
nicha it's noon now..
are you alright?
please reply me asap.

15 missed calls

nicha felt bad. she quickly replied her brother, apologizing and explaining that she was merely exhausted, but was alright, before quickly going to her chat with her father's assistant, since her father wasn't going to reply anyway.

Samuel
Hi Miss Yontararak, Boss wants to meet you. It's urgent, so please come down to his office as soon as possible. Thank you Miss.

nicha sighed, it was going to be a long day.

she went to the living room and into the kitchen, wanting to grab herself some food, but surprisingly, food was made on the table, with a little note beside it.

miyeon had prepared some french toasts and pancakes for breakfast, maple syrup drizzled in the shape of a smiley face.

hey minnie, if you see this i hope you're hungry. i prepared some breakfast! sorry i can't stay to take care of you, i wanted to take leave but my boss didn't let me do so :(

please eat what i prepared! i hope it tastes good! don't worry, i tasted some for myself, its safe to eat!

anyways, here's my number. text me if anything comes up. rest well!

xoxo, miyeon

nicha couldn't help but smile at the cute note, since miyeon had also drawn a little minnie mouse in a cast at the bottom, as if to represent her. she quickly gobbled down the food- it obviously wasn't better than the 5 star food she ate, yet in miyeon's heart, it was the best thing she had ever eaten.

and right after that, she called for her driver, as she went to her father's office.

she arrived at the lobby of the office, surprising many workers, who immediately bowed out of respect, clearing the path for the well respected daughter to go through. nicha wasn't worried at all, she was just curious. it wasn't often that her dad would want to see her.

"father." nicha called, knocking on the door. when she heard a "come in", she entered, standing behind his table coolly, as she watched her father take out a bottle of wine from his collection, setting a glass in front of nicha.

"this is good stuff nicha. i bought it for around a hundred thousand? try it out." her father offered, holding up the wine glass, which nicha took and took a sip off, letting the aftertaste linger in her mouth. it was amazing, probably the best she ever tasted, but she just let a simple nod of approval.

nicha's father chuckled at the sight, taking a sip of his own wine too.

"marvelous stuff. would totally get it again." he took another sip, before continuing, "nicha, i want to do away with the formalities and get to the point. you're my successor for the business i set up my life time building up for. you should've known that since you're the highest ranking here other than me."

nicha gulped. she hated talking about things like this. she didn't like the fact that her elder brother was just looked down upon. he couldn't fight well, and he wasn't as intelligent as compared to his father or nicha. he tried his best, but he just wasn't good enough. his father simply didn't care or think much of his existence.

"i heard that you got into some trouble with the crimson tigers. i wouldn't step on their toes if i were you. they have an abundance of men. you're skilled nicha, but they might be tough for you."

nicha just nodded to her father's compliment, bracing herself for what was to happen next.

"the head of the crimson tigers is furious. jackson was sent to the hospital, and was unconscious for awhile. he suffered a concussion and needed quite a bit of stitches. the only reason why he hasn't came for you yet is thanks to jackson. he told his father that all was good, and that it was unnecessary to come after you."

"how do you know this? and what's the point of telling me this?" nicha asked, slightly raising her eyebrow.

"jackson approached me. i think his idea isn't bad. he loves you so much, he would never hurt you. and i know that you've been looking to get fucked by some random guys at the bar. why do that when you can have a stable one with jackson?" her father continued, his face straight as ever, as if he did not just comment on his daughter's sex life.

nicha hummed in response. her dad didn't know that the people she had been fucking around with were girls, and not guys. since middle school, nicha already knew that guys were not her cup of tea. she was into girls, but she knew her father was homophobic, and would probably kill her if he found out.

"thanks for the wine father. it was great. i'll get going." nicha said plainly, giving a nod to her father, and even before he could reply, she left the room.