MY R.O.D

CHAPTER 11 - BACK

JIYONG'S POV

Another boring day at the office. But what can I do? It's more boring at home.

I live alone, in case you don't know. My noona has her own house in Incheon. She's a fashion designer, by the way and our parents live with her. So that leaves me to live here in Gangnam. I spent my entire day here at Park Block Inc. since I dunno, maybe for seven years now. This is the first company I ever applied at ever since I graduated college. Mr. Park immediately hired me after he had seen my school records so since then, I work here with a high position. Mr. Park trusted me with these duties so I never failed him. Not even once.

Here I am, busy encoding something that is due tomorrow on my laptop. I skipped lunch just to extend my time to do this. Good thing there was no emergency meeting or whatever today so I can focus on my work.

Afternoon came and I'm still sitting on the same position I am since I arrive this morning. I felt something vibrated from my body. I quickly fished my phone out of my pockets to see if there's a message, a call or a reminder.

But I've seen nothing.

Then it made me realize that it's not my phone.

It's my stomach.

Soon, it grumbles again. Then I realized that I've eaten nothing yet. I've been so engrossed with my work that eating can't even butt in in my time.

My stomach grumbles for the nth time. It feels like it's trying to tell me that it still exists in my system. So I grabbed my phone and call someone.

"Yes sir?"

"Uhmm... can you get me an Americano and a sandwich?"

"Of course, sir."

"Thank you. And can you please deliver it to my station? I kinda can't get there right now."

"No problem, sir. It'll be there in a few."

"Thank you." then I hung up. That was the company's assistant, Kim Seyi.

After a few minutes, a girl in a middle height approached my table. "Here you go sir, one Americano and a sandwich."

"Thank you so much, Seyi. And sorry for the bother. I just really have to finish this asap."

"No worries, sir. Call me if you need anything. I'll be there in my table." Then she bowed and walked away.

It's already evening and the employees are starting to fix their stations before they go home, while me, still in here. I don't think I'll be going home tonight. There's still a lot to do. Some employees are still here. I think they also have a deadline tomorrow.

Since there are only few people left, I don't think someone will be bother me because we're all busy with our own stuffs, so, I grabbed my earphones and plugged it in my phone and put the earbuds in my ears. I put the volume at maximum to avoid background noises coming from around me so I can focus more on my job.

I was so into the song that I occasionally move my body along with the beat. I don't care if the others see me having a party only I can hear, I don't want to die out of boredom while doing my works.

I suddenly jumped a little bit on my sit when I felt two arms creeping up slowly on my shoulders, trapping me inside.

I slowly turned my head to the side to see the owner of these arms.

And as I met the owner's eyes, my eyes got widen.

Not from fear.

But from happiness.

"Miss me?" she smiled so sweetly. The smile I was longing to see again.

A smile crept up on my face as I slowly stood up and turn to see her face clearly.

I unconsciously wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer to me. "When did you come back?" I asked her.

"Just this afternoon." She simply answered.

"Why didn't you call me or text me so I can pick you up at the airport?"

"You don't need to, Ji. I know you're really busy so I don't want to bother you. Plus, I want to surprise you." she smiled at me again.

"You were never a bother to me, babe, you know that. And yes, I was really surprised to see you." I smiled back at her then hugged her.

She broke away from the hug and stared at my table. "Due tomorrow?" she furrowed her eyebrow. I simply nodded.

"C'mon Mr. Workaholic, let's get you something to eat." She grabbed my hand, ready to drag me somewhere.

"But I already ate." I protested.

"What did you have?" she eyed me.

"Uhmmm.... bibimpab." I lied.

"Tsk. That won't work for me. You know you need to eat a lot so you won't get sick."

"But I still have a lot to do. I can't leave now." I whined.

"You're still going with me. Jinwoo told me that you didn't even leave your station since this morning, well, aside from going to the bathroom and Seyi told me that you made her bring you a coffee and a sandwich. Do you even call that a meal, Jiyong?" she scolded me like she's my mother.

"..." I just looked at the ground, not saying anything. I can't win an argument with her, never. She always wins in the end so I better just shut up because I know that I'm wrong anyway.

"C'mon..." she grabbed my hand again and started walking.

"But--"

"No more buts, Kwon Jiyong. You will come with me either way."

I just nodded and allowed her to take me anywhere she wants to eat. Then she stopped walking and lifted my chin up, making me look at her in the eyes.

"Don't be like that, babe. You know I only want you to be healthy. Being far from you so quite some time made me missed you. A lot. I just want to be with you today so please don't frown. I know you have a lot of things to do but please spare your girlfriend even just an hour. I promise I'll help you with your work when we get back." She smiled at like an angel. Then I slowly smiled back at her. I cupped her cheeks and give her a quick peck on the lips. I can't stay mad at this angel for too long.

"C'mon, I'm starving." I simply stated and we linked our hands together while walking to our destination.