Important Business

Part 6

6

Taehyung follows Hobum out of the car while some guy from security steps up behind him and holds an umbrella over him, to hide him from prying eyes. The street is also heavily guarded since several billion won worth of jewelry were in the house they were walking up to. Cartier really left no punches, Taehyung thinks and smiles. He was feeling giddy and nervous for several reasons.

The gallery also bustles with people, setting up the different concepts for the shoot and upbeat music played in the background. Taehyung had seen Jungkook's concept and had researched his other works, and he was sure the photos would exude elegance and class.

Jin was already at the set, preparing for the different styles with his team and Namjoon was somewhere as well, overseeing his precious gallery when Taehyung entered.

"Here you are," sounds a loud voice and the PR director hurries over. She looks ecstatic and glows with joy. "This will be so wonderful. The maison is so pleased to have you. It will look perfect," she gushes and greets him affectionately.

"I am happy to be here," Taehyung answers and smiles as well.

"Please let me introduce you to the photographer and agency that leads this project," she continues and guides him to the middle of the gallery, where some spotlights are tested.

"Jungkook-ssi," she exclaims and Taehyung's heart skips a beat with joy.

Jungkook looks up from a monitor and Taehyung can see the surprise that flashes over his face and that is instantly gone. His professionalism kicks in and he walks up to them. He smiles suddenly mischievously and holds out his hand.

"Kim Taehyung-nim, it is such a pleasure to finally meet you. The new Cartier brand ambassador ."

Taehyung takes his warm hand and shakes. "Jeon Jungkook-nim, I am also pleased to finally meet you as well. I'm a big fan of your work."

"Oh really? I didn't know that. Now I have to work extra hard to meet your expectations."

"Oh yes," Taehyung answers. "I had time on a flight to review your work. I was impressed."

"I see, that is why you asked for me specifically?"

"Of course. I wanted to work with the best."

They stare at each other for a few seconds and start to laugh. The PR director looks confused. "What's happening?" she asks.

Jungkook smiles brightly, his nose scrunching a bit and his eyes shine happily and Taehyung concludes it is truthful joy.

"We have met," Taehyung explains.

"Why didn't you tell me? You could have contacted me and you left so hurriedly, I gave Hobum-ssi my card," Jungkook says, a tiny bit reproachful.

"I am truly sorry," Taehyung replies earnestly. "But I was really busy."

"I see you dyed your hair."

"Yeah, I thought I would try something different for Cartier"

"And we are so excited," the PR director interjects and Taehyung suddenly remembers that she is there as well. Damn, Jungkook was so distracting.

"It will be perfect," Jungkook answers. "Your team is in the back, you should get ready for the first set," he adds.

Taehyung squeezes Jungkook's shoulder. "Fair warning, Jin will fuss a lot about my hair. He is a perfectionist. He wants every hair to be perfect."

"I can work with that."

"Good, see you in a bit."

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