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Chapter 13: Missus Kim

Kwon Boram's POV

Three days after I got back to work from our honeymoon, I was told by our team leader that my position was no longer temporary as Miss Do resigned when I was gone with the reason that she wanted to be hands-on with her child. I felt like I did not deserve it, not even when this was temporarily given to me. I haven't been working so long with them, yet here I am, an assistant manager.

I know my craft and the way I do it is good. I do not settle for mediocrity even then, but the fact that the position was given to me almost the same time people found out who I was — rather, who I was dating, I cannot help but sometimes wonder if this was because of his influence.

Kim Seokjin's name is intertwined with mine, and now, even by law.

I don't overthink much, I believe so, but one of the things that I hate the most is being recognized because of others and not because of who I am, and I've been overthinking lately.

I'm proud to have him truthfully, but the possibility that many are probably thinking that I am where I am because of him is bothering me. The thought of it makes me uncomfortable. However, asking our team leader about that would be weird wouldn't it? So here I am, sticking with the main thought of being here because I am good.

I AM good.

My thoughts left me sighing in my desk, blankly staring at the campaign project proposal that I was currently working on.

If I am so good, then why is it so hard to think of something creative to market this sunscreen!

Was it the weather?

I looked outside through the glass walls around the office and watched the rain pour.

Another sigh escaped my lips and I stood up to grab coffee from the pantry.

I watched each drop of the espresso pour into my cup, the aroma hugging me in comfort and warmth against the cold and gloomy weather.

"Everything okay, Missus Kim?" That was Kyungmin who had also just entered the pantry and went straight to the drawer where the mugs are.

I chuckled. "Not really. I've been feeling kind of tired lately but today is like the peak of it. I'm afraid I won't meet the deadline of the campaign proposal if I keep on feeling like this."

"Cheer up. I suppose it's the weather. It's been really cloudy and rainy this week. Maybe the coffee will help."

I nodded. "Thanks. Oh by the way, do you still have connections with Minyoung?"

He shook his head. "I don't. Ever since she left. Why ask suddenly?"

I stepped out of the way so he could get his coffee and began mixing creamer and sugar on mine. "Nothing. I just suddenly remembered her. She would help me get through this mind block really well back then."

"All the things she did and you still think about her. You're really weird." He scoffed.

"Oh come on, dude. Don't you kinda miss her a little? She still was our friend." I sighed. "If only being in love with a man who happens to be mine didn't mess her up."

I clicked my tongue. "Well, I'll get back to work. We should go out for dinner sometime. We haven't done that in a while with all that Minyoung fiasco."

"Won't your husband mind?" He asked.

I paused to think. "I don't think so. But, just don't be surprised if he tagged along. He's a bit of the jealous type."

Kyungmin chuckled. "Oh, I wouldn't mind if it means he's gonna pay."

I laughed and playfully slapped his arm. "Let's talk about that dinner soon when things get less busy."