EUPHORIA ¦ PARK JIMIN

Chapter 5

August 25, 2010

Paris, France, 5.52 AM

Jetlagged, Ha Eun could barely even walk anymore. She felt drowsy and wished that they'd just arrive at their hotel in an instant. Sleeping in the plane was difficult and even if she could sleep, Jimin wouldn't let her. She demanded that she must be awake to keep an eye on their bags, which was completely unnecessary. He merely was making her life difficult just like what he always did his former female employees especially his secretaries. Tired, irritated and light headed, Ha Eun tried to keep her smile. As they exited the airport, a car was already waiting for them.  A sigh of relief escaped Ha Eun's lips.

*****Hotel, Paris, 6.10AM

Upon arriving at their hotel, she dreamt about sleeping already. She separated ways with Jimin and in her room, she immediately threw herself on the bed--her eyes slowly closing and her senses drifting away to sleep. With a sudden vibration on her phone, she woke up, startled. For a split second, she was already in a deep sleep and her heart raced from the sudden shock of the vibration of her phone.

'Ne, huijang-nim?' She pressed the phone on her ears,attempting to sound energetic.

'Get in here. Now,' He said adamantly then ending the line.

'What does he want this time?' She groaned and went to his room.

Accessing inside, he was sitting on the couch, sipping a glass of whine.

'Prepare my clothes for tomorrow,' He instructed.

Again, it was unnecessary; Ha Eun knew that he was making her do all these things for his own pleasure and own personal reasons that she didn't know but was curious to find out. He's sadistic, as what she'd always think.

' Ne, huijang-nim,' Ha Eun smiled.

She swung the closet door open and picked out a pair of midnight blue suit, a white shirt and his navy blue necktie; all his personal favourites.

'Ya! I don't li--' He began but instantly shut his mouth as he saw what she had picked. He couldn't say 'no' to those she had picked.

'Your personal favourite set, huijang-nim,' Ha Eun smiled and hung the clothes she took on outside the closet.

'Since when did she even know?' Jimin muttered. 'And, prepare my sh---'

'Shoes polished, socks clean, your watch, perfume and bag all prepared,' She said, eager to leave and sleep to get ready for the big day ahead tomorrow. 'Do you want me to prepare your toiletries as well?'

Jimin's eyes widened. 'No! No, that won't be necessary.

But bring the files I need for tomorrow,' He smiled proudly as he found another job for her.

Ha Eun smiled but truthfully inside, she wanted to whack her boss right on the head. 'Huijang-nim, the files are in front of you,'

His smile fell and mumbled: 'Of course, they're right there,'

'May I go now, huijang-nim?' She inquired. Sighing, Jimin gestured her to leave and she excitedly left his room and ran to hers.

Toppling on the bed, she comfortably positioned herself and prepared to sleep without changing her clothes. It was nearly half past six in the morning then when she drifted to sleep, her phone vibrated again.

'AHH! Why can't he leave me alone?!' She screamed and answered the call.

'I want to set an appointment with Park Jimin later in the afternoon. This is Han Areum,'

'Ah, good morning, Miss Han but unfortunately the CEO is outstationed today and won't be back until Monday,' Ha Eun replied, faking the cheerful tone on her voice.

'Monday it is. Thank you, Secretary Jung,' Areum said and immediately ended the call.

She slammed her phone on the bed and contemplated whether she should inform him right or tomorrow. She picked up her phone and called him and before she could even state her purpose Jimin had beat her to it, saying that if she was going to tell him something, she should come to his room and personally tell him. After he hanged up, she got up from her bed and hurried to Jimin's room again.

'What is it?'

'Miss Han Areum called and said she's coming on Monday to the office to see you,' Ha Eun said.

Again?! Why does she never stop?!

'Confirmed?'

'She hanged up before I could even say anything,'

'You can go,'

Ha Eun flashed a small smile and bowed. She spun around to leave when Jimin called her back.

'The meeting tomorrow is at 9AM. Don't sleep in,' He reminded.

'Huijang-nim, the meeting is at 7.30AM not 9AM. Good morning,' She bowed and left.

Laying down on her bed, she immediately fell asleep. Meanwhile, Jimin, sat on his bed, his mind flooded with the thoughts of Areum and the meeting on Monday. He chugged all the content of his glass and picked up the bottle when his phone vibrated.

'What do you want?'

'Huijang-nim, please stop drinking and don't finish the wine. Go to sleep. Good night,' Ha Eun reminded from the other line then hanged up quickly.

'How does she know I'm still drinking? Is she spying on me?' Jimin muttered to himself and placed the bottle on his bed side table.