𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑘𝑒𝑟 | 𝑌𝑜𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑖 𝐹𝑎𝑛𝑓𝑖𝑐

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The next morning, Ellie woke up to Aria cuddling her, stretching her whole body, she got up to get ready for work. Showering, washing her hair, brushing her teeth, and getting dress— she headed out the door. As she was walking, she kept seeing posters hung up everywhere.

Ellie went to go read one "Missing Person: was late seen yesterday evening. If you know about this, please contact police right away... three, that's three people taken. This is getting out of hand" sighing, she continued to walk to work. When arriving she swiped her ID card and headed up to the top floor. Once those doors open chaos brewing.

"Ellie, good morning, Tae is waiting for you his is office... he has a meeting for everyone" the secretary said as she gestured to the tinted glass door. Not knowing what she will walk into, Ellie's eyes widen when she saw every staff member on this floor in here "What's going on? Did I miss something?" Ellie asked.

"Staff meeting, you can take a seat at your desk Ells" Tae said as he sits on his desk. "As you guys can see that there was a missing person report again, the police is now in full effect to keep the streets safe. The police advised everyone to be walking in groups or pairs from now on. There will be police patrolling the streets and will assist anyone home if necessary. Women who weigh 120 pounds and under will definitely not walk around this area. Today you will go on working as normal but I will be popping in and out of your offices from time to time checking computers. Just like the town is in full effect, this building is as well. If you don't have an ID card or a visitor pass then you are not allowed on any floors. The back area is still on lockdown, the detectives will be coming in for that today. If you see anyone suspicious notify me immediately. Meeting dismissed"

The workers' mummer words to each other out of worry, and walked out one by one to their offices. Ellie never has seen Tae so frustrated in his life, you can see the sweat coming off his hands. Ellie got up and approached his desk "Do I need to do anything" she asked softly. Tae quickly looked at her and said she needs to be by his side all the time, a detective order that to him as he doesn't want her to be alone in this building. Ellie has been promoted to Tae's personal assistant for the time being. He reaches into his desk and pulled out a new ID card.

"This ID card will allow you to get in my personal areas in the buildings. Especially my dungeon where I hide from time to time. I will show you that... this is not a joking matter"

"What about the floor? Who will be working on the system?" Ellie said in a panic. That's when a knock came to the door, Yoongi popped in.

"He will be taking over when you are not around... Yoongi is good with computers as well" Taehyung got up. "I will be back, you don't need to come with me when I have to use the bathroom. Stay here" the CEO left the two alone. Yoongi sat down on the couch and stared at Ellie.

"That will be my new desk soon, hey Ellie"

"Yoongi... why do I have to see you when I don't want to" rolling her eyes, she turned to her computer. Suddenly, she felt a warm air crawling on her skin "What's that?" Yoongi asked. She jumped with fright as she almost knocked her computer on the ground. Ellie glanced at the couch then back at Yoongi, then ask how he gets by her so fast without making any noise? He shrugged and replied with "I'm a quiet walker I guess"

Elbowing him away, she stared at the desktop, she still feels eyes burning her skin. Then she realized something "Yoongi? Do you have another job?" Ellie said in a stern tone. "Maybe, why you ask? You trying to get to know me?" he said in a joking matter. She explained that a friend of hers saw him a the lounge not too far from here... that he was passing out flyers about an event. Trying to think, he told her that he was helping a friend there, he knows the owner that works there and helps out for time to time.

Out of curiosity, she asked him if he were there that night of the first murder— looking highly confused. "I didn't know about that until the day after, but I was around that area... does that help?" Yoongi had this blank face, he always has. This dark pit in her stomach, made her want to puke. Tae came back, wiping his hands on his pants. "Alright! Ellie let's give you that tour shall we? Yoongs, go around and check on everyone. But remember do not touch my computer, only Ellie can"

Nodding to his boss orders, they all left out of the office. Taehyung locked it and told the secretary to not let anyone near it. She agreed and waved them off. When getting into the elevator, Ellie made eye contact with Yoongi, who gave her a hand kiss. Creeped out, she hid behind Tae for protection.
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Tae told Ellie what to do when she has to meet him somewhere. Just swipe her card, and press the buttons at the bottom of the pad. Nobody can access this if you don't have a special ID card, like Ellie's. When they got there— her eyes were in complete awe how big space was.

"Since my office is so small, I can't handle everything that my workers give me. I send files and extra work down there to my main computer. All the paperwork for future and past games are here in cabinets or computers. Remember you said something about monitors— well this area will let me see everything from the main lobby to the upper floor, to the roof. I can see every nook and hiding spot with this monitor" Tae smile his boxy smile.

Ellie was highly impressed by how high tech everything was here. "Hey Tae" Ellie said still in amazement with everything.

"Yes?"

"Do you trust Yoongi?"

"No, not really"