Penta Ent. | JungHo ✅

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"What?" "Should I repeat it?" "Obviously yes." "I said 379fi1h80lx." Ten minutes had passed since I had once more declared that I'd ask him. "Jinho." "Hm?" "Who do you like?" "Well that's a pretty long list. Do you really want to hear it?" I subconsciously reached for the key and held it. "I meant in the romantic sense. You said that night that you...started to like someone. Did I interpret that wrong?" I was hoping I hadn't. A part of me held hope that maybe I was the person. I knew it was wishful thinking, but I couldn't help it.

"Ah, you still remember..." I patiently waited as he looked away from me while dangling a pen. "I do like someone romantically. I think." "You think...?" What made him doubt it? Was he getting admiration and romance mixed up? "Yeah. I'm not really sure. I'm just not entirely sure if what I'm feeling is true." It wasn't exactly answering "who" it was, but it was better than no answer. "So, back to the main reason I asked...who is it?" He tensed up and avoided further eye contact. "I can't say..." "Would it ruin something?" "Yeah. I guess you can say that." The two conclusions I had come to were it was either someone working at Penta Ent. or he somehow got tangled up with a celebrity.

"I understand." I checked the time then left my seat to check on the food. I lifted the lid and felt the full force of its aroma. "I think it's done. I'll pour us each a bowl. Should I heat up rice?" "Yeah." For now, I was happy just being able to be by his side, but I knew as time went on I'd start to crave more. The thought didn't sit well with me at all.

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"Wow, that was really good!" "And we finished with the documents as well." Which meant I had to go home. "I'll clean up, Woo. Don't worry about it." He took the dishes then proceeded to wash them in the sink. "I really hope whoever this person he likes treasures him and treats him they way he deserves to be treated." I watched his back with a smile as he washed the last bowl. "Jinho, I'll see myself out." "Alright." I picked up my things then put on my coat. "I'll see you tomorrow."

I had finished tying my shoelace when I felt something hold me from behind. "Jinho?" "I was serious." I turned to look at him in confusion. "Huh?" "I seriously asked if I could hire you..." "As long as you pay me." "You really don't mind?" "Nope. Now about payment. Naturally one would ask for cash, but I'd rather you paid me in favorite moments." I could tell he had a confused look on his face. I fully turned around so I could see him better. "I'm basically just asking for favorite moments of your week." "I guess that's doable." "Great! Everything will start once I get a copy of your keys." "Ah, right..."

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I felt giddy the entire way home. I kicked my feet in the air as I thought of how cutely he asked me. I really was falling for my boss and at this point, I didn't care anymore. I'd simply enjoy it to the fullest until the moment came where he got together with who he liked. I sighed as that thought had brought my mood down slightly. My phone buzzed and I was surprised to see a message from Jaehyun. He wanted to hang out over the weekend. It was sudden and unexpected as he had gone off the radar after that vacation.