What Was Ours

1g. Working overtime

I can't wait until I get off work. I had everything planned for my anniversary with my sweet boy. It had been six short months with him. The time went by quickly— mostly with work. I missed seeing him. These weeks had been filled with work. At work, I was escalating in the career ladder. The boss was taking account that I was working my ass off. I was working hard to make sure I could provide for both my family and my sweet lover. Both deserved the best.

My sweet boy would love the surprise I had prepared. I couldn't wait to see his face. It was the first time I could stay the night after a long time. I had to make sure I finished everything before leaving here. Also, I had to call my wife to make sure she remembered I wasn't going to come home.

The knock on my door was unexpected. It was already late to receive any visits or any new memos. I looked up to see my boss enter my office —an unexpected event.

"Jeon? My associates and I have been talking about possibly ascending you. I'm not sure why you seem to have taken more of an interest at work but I'm glad you have. If it keeps going like this, then I won't have a problem handing you the company when the times come." My father-in-law said, it was more of a compliment coming from him but his words caught me off guard. He never complimented me or insinuated leaving me his company. It sounded too good to be true.

That old man had a lot of fight in him still. It could be years before he hands down the company. I used to think he'd hand over the company to his youngest son. My wife said that his son was the pride and joy of his father. That boy was the only male in a house full of women. Therefore, the obvious choice to him was his son.

From what I understood the boy was in some high school abroad. Who knows how long he's been away from his family but I've only seen him once during my ten years with the family. That encounter had been years ago. He was nothing but a small child then.

"Shocked? Don't be. I can't quiet hand it over to my son, yet. He's too young. I want him to work his way up to CEO. You'll be in charge until he can take over. So, don't count your victory, Jeon." There he was again thinking the worst of me. I don't understand why he hates me. I never done anything against him, or his daughter. This man was always too precautious. That man didn't seem to trust even his own shadow.

"Sir? In all honesty, it surprises me that you even considered me to take over one day. You have your other son-in-law, NamJoon. Both of you seem fond of each other. And you always seem to think I'm interested in power, money, and unimportant things. Just make NamJoon your temporary heir.

"I barely spend any time with my family as is. If I ever become a CEO, then I know I won't see them at all." I didn't need to be handed the company. This was probably one of his psychological games. Trying to see what he could get out of me. He's a crazy man.

"Excuses, you could spend time with your family if you wanted to," he countered.

He was right, I could. I just wanted to be somewhere else. I just couldn't let him know my actual thoughts. He'd have me out of the house and without a penny.

"What I do for the company is so that I can provide for my family. I want to do my best because you're my wife's father. I don't want to let her down by doing a poor job. And I'm sorry that it's taking my time from my family but I do it for them." I said. That was always true but now I had another reason to try harder.

He seemed to buy my words. Satisfied with my answer he left without another word. I continued to finish my work; which I hoped to finish on time.

~*~

"Sorry, I'm late!" I kissed him. He smiled as I handed him the flowers. "You ready?" He nodded.

"I'm glad you had time. I was starting to think you'd have to cancel. You seem so busy these days. I was thinking I'd have to make an appointment to see you." He joked. I laughed due to his tenderness.

"I told you I'd be here. If anything, I'd show up late. I was just held up making a phone call but I'm here with enough time. We can have dinner and I'll show you my surprise."

"Surprise? We said no surprises. You promised." He pouted. "I have nothing to give you. I just have the picnic basket with your favorite foods. That's all you asked for." He was going to continue but I shut him up with a kiss.

"It's for the both of us. You can't whine about it. Let's go." I took the basket from the counter and held his hand. I waited for him to lock up and we made our way to my car.

My car was playing soft, romantic music to keep a sensual state for us. It was doing its job since he was relaxed and had his hand in mine. I concentrated on the drive trying to remember the exact location.

"Jungkookie? I don't think we're going the right way. We're making our way towards the city." He looked at me and stayed quiet.

We weren't going to any park or public place to have our dinner. I had everything planned out.

"Darling, it's too late to go to a park. They're closed at this time. I'm taking you somewhere were it can be just us two."

"Jungkook? If it's the hotel turn this car around. I don't want to go back there." He sounded like he was about to cry. I turned around to see him. His eyes had a glassy look. He was going to cry.

"It's not there. I promise it's not there but don't cry." I squeezed his hand trying to comfort him. "Trust me." My words seemed to have a positive affect on him. He relaxed enough for him to trace my hand. It was soothing but wrong. I couldn't let him fall for me.

The thought of having my last week with him hit me. I wasn't ready to let go. But I needed to confess before things became complicated. Before he asks me why we aren't together. Why he hasn't met any of my family or friend...but I needed to make sure he would stay past the confession first.

June 23, 2018

Sorry, I took long! I was going to post it last week but BLACKPINK got to me! Hopefully, I'll update once more before the weekend is over