Together You and I

CHAPTER 37

CHAPTER 37

MAE's P.O.V.

I immediately looked for my handkerchief in my pocket and brought it out to wipe the water I sprayed on Jung Kook's face. "Oh my God! I'm so sorry!" I apologized as I carefully dry his wet face so as not to ruin his make-up. "No, it's okay. Let me do it." He muttered as he held my hand to stop me from what I am doing. His warm hands made me froze and look at him. He was staring at me. The way he looked at me made my heart skipped a beat. No! I shouldn't be this way. I pulled my hand away from him and looked away. I can see him wiping his shirt with my handkerchief while glancing at me from the corner of my eye. I closed my eyes momentarily and started biting my lip in anxiety. Gosh! I want this meeting to be over. I need to get away from this man as soon as possible.

"Mae Noona," He called me but I didn't turn to look at him. "Mae Noona," He called me again and this time a little bit louder than before. And because I was afraid that people might notice us, I slowly turned my head to look at him. "Yes, Jungkook-ssi?" I asked with a smile while trying my best to be as professional as I could. He looked at me but didn't say anything. I raised my eyebrows at him and waited for a few more seconds but he remained silent. I was about to lash at him when he suddenly reached out and wiped something on my lips. My eyes went wide in surprise before I leaned away from him which made me accidentally fell from my seat. I landed on the floor with a soft thud. 

I immediately felt the blood rush through my cheeks as my heart started hammering on my chest. "Noona, are you okay? Did I startle you? I just removed some lipstick-" I held my hand right in front of me to stop him from talking. "I'm fine." I replied as I carefully stood up from the floor. He was about to help me when I again stopped him. God! I am trying my best so that people won't make an issue about us but this guy just won't leave me alone. I don't understand. Why does he still keep on paying me attention? I am not even that important. 

I went back to my seat and resumed listening to the person talking in front.  "I'm sorry." He apologized from my side but I ignored him. "Noona." His smooth low voice sent chills down my spine but I still ignored him. "Writer! Miss Faye Marie?" I heard the host called my name and so I stood up and bowed to acknowledge him. "Hello everyone, I am the writer of this story Faye Marie." I introduced myself which made everyone look at me before I went back to sit. Their stares are started to bother me. I am still not used to people's attention.

"Miss Faye Ri, can you please come here in front and tell us the synopsis of the story?" Miss Lee asked through the microphone in Korean. I nervously looked at the microphone in Miss Lee's hand and the people around the room. My hands begins to shake in nervousness. Fudge! What should I do now. They are already waiting. "Miss Faye Marie?" Miss Lee called my name again but this time with a glare and a fake smile. I smiled awkwardly back at her and nodded. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I opened them when I felt a warm hand engulfed mine and squeezed it lightly. I looked at the owner of the hand but he wasn't looking at me but I know he is encouraging me. I bowed my head and smiled. I took another deep breath before I removed his hand from mine and stood up to speak in front.

I bowed to Miss Lee before I accepted the mic she was handing. I tried to fix my messy hair a little bit and wiped my face lightly in case there are still some water remaining before I face my audience. I can feel my hands shaking. I really hate to stand in front of a crowd. It's been always my fear. I never liked it when people pay me attention. I took another two deep breaths to calm down and prepare myself to start my speech.

"Annyeong-" I was cut-off when suddenly the conference room door opened and IU entered while bowing to everyone apologizing because she was late. Wait, IU? Don't tell me... I look at the Producer and Director and saw the big smile on their faces. So my story will be starred by IU and Jeon Jung Kook? Why didn't my boss told me about this? This is getting more complicated than I thought. Does Miss Lee know about this already? Why didn't she mention it?