He is The Boss || Markrong

Chapter 26 || He is the Boss

Chorong

"No harm. I am just going to get something."Bomi said, walking towards a cabinet. I never thought that she'll become someone who betrays others, but I have always wondered what was the reason. Bomi was so nice when we first met.

I sat up and then fixed myself,"So, why did you do it?" I asked her, without hesitating. 

Bomi rolled her eyes."If you haven't noticed yet, I like Mark. Very childish, say what you want. He was the one who was always there for me." She told me before leaving the room. Wait, the one who was always there for her?

"Do they know each other?" I mumbled.

I stayed up thinking about what Bomi said and it made me confused even more. Even confused about what I really feel about him. My throat's dry, I should get some water. I slowly stood up since I sprained my ankle. As I opened the door, I hold onto the furnitures to walk towards the kitchen.

"I should take a glass of water in the room." I thought and then walked back to my room which was open. I remember closing it after going out. I slowly approached the room to make less noise. When I pushed the door open, I saw Mark standing before me.

Mark's eyes widened."Where did you go?" He asked."You do know you could've just called me if you wanted to get a glass of water. Are you okay?"

I was taken back at how worried he is of me and he even woke up to check on me."The kitchen isn't that far." I replied, walking past him. I gasped as he carried me in bridal style and placed me on the bed.

"Can't sleep?"

That question made my heart race since I have been thinking about Bomi and him. I don't want to admit that I was worried about the idea that they might have a history or past. It's not like we are together."Yeah, maybe because I am not used to this room."

"I'll stay by your side."

"Uh, okay."

"To be honest.." Mark started talking but his eyes never met mine."I am a bit mad about the fact that you went with Hyunjin to go here. Why didn't you tell me?" He asked.

I can't help but be stunned at what I am hearing right now. I gulped and looked for a way out of this situation. What am I even doing? I looked at Mark who is sitting beside me."Should  I?" I asked.

"Ofcourse! and about the kiss-" I cut him off by covering his mouth. I was to embarrassed to even hear about it, after being rejected. Why did I even do it? He raised an eyebrow then pulled my hand away from him."I was sorry about not kissing you back. I mean, I was surprised."

"Stop! I don't want to hear about it. I am going to sleep." I said, covering my ears but I could still hear it. He immediately stood up as he watched me lie down. This is awkward since I can't really switch to another position."Are you not going to leave?" I asked.

Mark stood beside my bed."Why were you trying to kiss me?" He asked, looking straight through my soul. I don't know what to say because I don't even know why I did it. I pulled the blanket to cover myself and pretend to sleep.

"Let's talk tomorrow." I heard him say and then the door closing. I took the blanket off and hoped that he left the room but- oh my god! he is sleeping on the ground with his back leaning on the wall. I waited for like fifteen minutes before getting off the bed.

 I slowly walked towards him then knelt. I quietly stared before wrapping a blanket since it's pretty cold. I was about to stand up when a hand grabbed my wrist."Do you like me?" I  heard him ask."I think you shouldn't. I am an awful person and would probably hurt you. I don't want to hurt you again."

What is he talking about? I do like him. Yes, I started liking him but it isn't that deep yet."Do you like me?" I asked him. Silence. I stood up and walked towards the bed."Why don't you sleep here? I think you'll freeze to death if you stay there."

Mark and I is now sleeping on a bed together. I glanced at his direction, he is facing the other way so his back is what I see."Good night." I said. This is so awkward.

"I like you.." Those were the words  I heard coming from his mouth. "..before. " I was shocked and couldn't help but be curious about it. I mean, he liked me before. Probably just a classmate."I wish I told you but I couldn't since I was a coward. And now, I don't think it could ever come back."

I wanted to feel relief but instead, I get pain. A coward, indeed. If I think about it, I would likely reject him before though."Why?" I asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Why didn't you try telling me?"

"I'll only get hurt. I never treated you right and then one day, I'll tell you that I like you. I am sure you would reject me. I don't think we would be talking now if I did it."

"So, you'll never love me back?"

"I hope so. I haven't finished my promise to you. Do you still want the job?"

"Yeah, I'll take it."

Mark switched his position and is now facing me. He pulled me into a hug which made my body stiff. What is he doing? I can hear my own heartbeat racing. He will always treat me like a friend or an employee rather. "You should sleep." He told me.

-

"Oh my god!" The sound of someone screaming is driving me crazy. My eyes shot open as I realized that I was sharing a bed with Mark. Looks like he is still sleeping but who came in? I sat up to find Hyunjin and Hayoung at the door.

I quickly stood up and fixed my hair."Hey, what's up?" I asked them. Hayoung was smiling from ear to ear while Hyunjin walked out to prepare some pancakes. She walked towards me and checked my ankle."Oh, It's fine."

"Tell me what happened." She sounds so interested with this. I don't even know what to say. Should I tell her that I told Mark my feelings but got rejected? Well, it doesn't matter."So, that's what happen? But, what will happen to my ship? You both look so good together."

Mark groaned."Would you keep it down?" He asked us, then realized. Mark stood up and left the room without even saying 'good morning'. What's with the cold shoulders? Then, Hayoung told me to come outside and have some coffee.

"Don't you have work, Mark?" Hayoung asked since we are across each other with Mark and Hyunjin with Bomi on the right end. Mark nodded while continued sipping on his coffee."And you are taking Chorong as your secretary?" She asked.

I almost spit my coffee. Mark nodded once again,"Yeah, she'll start today." He told them. I glanced at Bomi who is staring at me with this angry aura."I'll be going then. Chorong? Bomi?" He asked as he walked towards the door.

Hayoung smiled at me while showing a thumbs up. This is another awkward situation for me. Bomi sat on the passenger's seat while I sat on the back seat."I'll drop you off at your house?" Mark asked while looking through the rear view mirror.

"Uh, sure."

"I'll pick you up at 10."

"You can't. My father wants to talk to you." Bomi joined in the conversation.