BigHit office lobby, Seoul.
10.01 am, KST
Helena barely sat in the huge beige leather sofa. Her palms perspired on her black corduroy. Though she tried not to look restless, her heart was jumping up and down in her white shirt and her blood clotted in her throat forming a huge lump. The foot that she kept on tapping on the polished tiles suddenly stopped as she saw a tall figure in slim red jacket approach her with a smile on his face.
"You are Kim Bora, right?" he asked undoubtedly.
Helena stood up and bowed, "yes."
"I had a talk with Hitman Bang yesterday and there are certain important things we need to discuss." Helena nodded again.
"Let's sit inside the cabin."
The leader led her to a white and gold furnished cubicle with sleek table set up alongside two heavy chairs. There were BTS posters and schedule dates put up on the interior walls.
"Have a seat." Namjoon gestured. Helena obeyed him robotically and glued her eyes in him.
"So, I read the letter myself that day after the event" Rapmon started, "And I was startled. I have always been worried about the speed of our achievements and success, and maybe this was one of the reasons, that I didn't know existed. Director hitman mentioned you as his niece from far lands, and told me to trust you. I shall not doubt that but there is really very little that I know about you. I am still in a very hazy state" he paused and pursed his lips, "all I know about you is that you have been appointed as an agent to protect Bangtan Sonyeodan."
Helena closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath.
"I know it is hard for you to digest at this point of time" she said gulping the dissolving lump, "This sparkling stardom has its pros and cons. Whatever I'm going to tell you now needs your complete attention" Namjoon nodded, "I am a trained spy sent by the IPO- Idol Protection Organisation. It trains and supplies spies to idols and megastars like you who are at the peak of their success. The organisation has neatly appointed spies to the shining stars of the music industry including Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, the Chainsmokers, Big Bang, Exo, etc. such stars that are receiving international attention are at a risk of getting injured by their antis, and hence they need someone close to them who would keep an eye on fan-wars, saesang attacks and fan panic attacks and stop them. I'm not a bodyguard; you have plenty of them. I am someone who will do things they can't and go to places they won't." Helena finished talking and drilled her eyes into Namjoon's face.
He looked 'jungshook' for a moment, his eyesight froze into distance. "wow" he gasped and looked at her, "I never saw this coming, like- an organisation and everything?! This is unbelievable."
"It is."
"And you are the spy sent for us?"
Helena nodded.
"What do you plan to do? Where would you stay if you have to stay close to us?"
Helena inched her face forward, this time looking directly in his jet-black eyes, "I have a plan for that too" she said, "there are two ways you can let me live nearby. One- recruit me as your personal staff, for which I'll have to fake that I'm married. Or two- introduce me as the eighth member of BTS, or even a side dancer, I had a dance training too- "
Namjoon snapped a wide-eyed look at her
"which is absolutely unrealistic" she immediately blurted, "So I guess option one is better?"
"How long would you be here for us?"
"till the wave settles. You have just released your comeback, and 'DNA' is trending all over the world. I am aware of your estimated MV release dates, schedules and promotions, the director informed me. I'll be here for around 8 months according to your schedule."
Rapmon nodded slightly and rubbed his chin with his right thumb, "So do I have to ask the board to hire you as the personal staff?" he asked.
"yes."
"but we've never had a personal staff before."
"Don't worry, the director will manage to hire me as a trainee. The only move you have to make is declare, with an appropriate reason, that I'm the personal staff, because there are chances that I would appear in your vlives and Bangtan bombs. Armys have a quick eye. They will instantly point me out and start a gossip. Thus, you need to figure out a justification as to why I am personal."
"I- I understand" Namjoon spluttered, clearly not understanding at all, "when do you expect me to do that?"
"as early as possible. I know how busy you will be for the coming week, but this is as important too. I have come prepared for applying for the job. I will join BigHit today as a backstage technician. I hope you find a justification for the board and the other staff today itself" saying so she handed him a card, "here is my phone number. This week is going to be restless for you.
I will show up in a few days after the Myeongdong fan sign event is done. I've been instructed to stay at your dormitory after you announce me as the personal staff."
"You will stay at the dorm?" Namjoon's head now couldn't bear the amount of surprises it was getting hit with.
"Yes, the room at the ground floor."
"How do you know about that?"
Helena smiled, "I told you before, I am a spy, and everything is pre-planned. This meeting had been set up for me to clear your doubts and tell you what you have to do to let me have the room keys."
Namjoon blinked and swallowed his anxiety regarding the thought of a female staying at the BTS dorm. "I don't know what to say, this is a lot to handle right now- "he spoke.
"I know. It's difficult for you to go with the facts at this moment, but trust me, everything will be alright. You just have to be careful about how confidential this situation is. Only you and the director know about this for now. I advise you to gradually let the other members know too. But let my true identity and the purpose of being with you all remain a secret amongst you and Hitman bang."
Namjoon nodded. Helena sprung up to her feet and extended her hand.
"Anneyonghaseyo for now, I'll see you very soon." She said as he shook hands with her.
Namjoon slowly stood up. She clearly saw him gathering his senses. His grip hid his trembling veins and he swayed her hand up and down. "By the way" he finally spoke in his usual tone, "I liked the Pokémon toy that you gave me."
"oh, thank you. Let's say that was planned too."
Helena winked and pulled her hand out from his loosened grip. Namjoon watched her as she walked out of the cabin and the stark clip-clops from her heels echoed through the brittle office lobby.
A spy.... he fell in the chair, he couldn't picturize her protecting them in any way. A girl so slim and petty, having such a graceful gait in a toned athletic figure, what can she do for them? What more can she do than the officials and bodyguards? Namjoon's head ached with questions. He couldn't decide what to do, he replayed the whole conversation in is mind again. I have to bring her in first... he concluded. I should let the other members know about this, the hyung line at least.
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