The Player // Baekhyun's FF [EN]

11. Director Kim

~~~ EXO - For life ~~~

Even though she knew, she will probably see him here, she was still stunned. All the sad memories were playing in her head like a film, making her want to run past him and hide.
But then she felt Baekhyun shift closer to her, still not touching her, she was aware of their proximity and his suddenly tensed posture.

"What are you doing here Iseul?" her dad said, while he glanced behind him, if there was someone who could possibly hear them or see them, turning his focus back on her, he noticed third person present here, narrowing his eyes on her escort.

"Good evening, Director Kim," Baekhyun next to her spoke, with voice she never heard him use before. This finally made her divert her sight on the person beside her, she was once again shocked by the transformation, which has happened to his face. His lips were pressed together, while his eyebrows frowned, clenching his jaws, which almost made him look dangerous.

"Mister Byun, what are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be in Japan?" Director's Kim face darkened, when his eyes landed on her companion. The atmosphere in the air was getting thicker and thicker.

"I had business to attend here, sir," Baekhyun's lips twitched in distain. Her Dad's eyes narrowed, while he was trying to burn holes in Baekhyun.

"This is not place for you to be. The same goes for you," dad turned his focus back on her, making her heart squeeze in pain, when he said those words. She knew, why she was so nervous about coming here, the possibility of meeting him, was too high. And she had to bump into him right at the beginning. His remark made her feel so small. Before she could say, that she is sorry and take her leave, Baekhyun took away her opportunity.

"You are wrong. I might not have the right to be here, but it's certainly hers," Baekhyun growled, while taking her by hand, wrapping his fingers around her wrist. She was blown away, by his firm response. She kind of knew, he knows stuff about her. Did her father told him about her, that is why he approached her? No, her father would never voluntarily talk about her. That can't be it.

"Baekhyun," she hissed at him. She didn't want to start a fight, even though Baekhyun looked like he doesn't want anything else. He finally glanced at her, after eagerly glaring at her dad. His eyes were burning pools of dark chocolate. It took her a few seconds to get over the sight of him.

"I'm just telling a truth," he stated, still looking at her, but she shook he head. Before she could disprove her escort's conviction, her dad spoke.

"Iseul, can I speak to you in private for a second," She turned her gaze from Baekhyun, automatically nodding her head. She wanted to follow him, wherever he goes, but Bakehyun't hand was still on hers.

"Let go Baekhyun," she whispered to him.

"Don't you dare to agree to anything he says," he grumbled with unknown emotion in his voice, still not letting her go. What is his deal? "Promise me," he insisted.

"Baekhyun," she wanted to shook him off, but he was stronger. Her dad was impatiently tapping his foot, waiting for her to join him.

"Promise!" Baekhyun said with urgency in his eyes.

"Oh... okay," she wasn't sure if she can keep this one, but she couldn't say no. With that he loosened his grip on her wrist and she suddenly felt like she doesn't want to leave him behind, not having an idea why.

She went to her waiting father, following him to the room, not far from the elevator. There was a lot of people around, so she maintained the distance between them, making it look like, she is not with him and then quickly went inside, closing the door behind them. It looked like they found themselves in conference room, with long oval shaped table and lots of chairs.