Do Kyung Soo: Man In Black

Chapter 3: The Case of the Presidential Suite

"Hi! How can I help you?" My thoughts were distracted by the front desk staff who greeted me with a big wide smile. She must've trained for years to smile so dearly to welcome the hotel's guests.

"My name is Lee Jin Ae and I have a reservation," I said.

"Okay Ma'am. Let me just check your reservation," she replied curtly. After keying in something in the computer, she confirmed my reservation and printed the form for me to sign up. "Here you go ma'am, " she handed me the sign up form. "Kindly fill this out and you can proceed to the Presidential Suite."

Presidential Suite?! What the?! I didn't reserve a frickin' Presidential Suite! I'm just an average salary employee who can only afford a one-bedroom accomodation. 

"Excuse me miss," I called out to her. " I think there's a mistake. I originally reserved a one-bedroom accomodation...you know...the basic package. Can you check again?"

"Surely ma'am! Let me double-check," she began typing on her keyboard again. After a few seconds, she turned the monitor for me to see the screen. "Ma'am, you're currently reserved at the Presidential Suite."

I looked at the screen and saw that I AM reserved in that expensive room. Are these people trying to rip me off. Oh-ho! They've chosen the wrong day to piss me off.

"Well, you might've entered the wrong information! I'm just one person. What would I do in a suite that big?!" My eyebrows furrowed. Gosh! I just want to rest now and this hotel is giving me all types of bull. 

She tried her hardest to mask her frown as I was making a scene. "Ma'am, I'd like to book you in our cheaper rooms but we are currently fully booked." She emphasized the word 'cheaper' but I don't think she was referring to the room. I'm not a cheapskate but I am practical in my own way. I don't spend lavishly for a living.

"Then do something about it! I won't pay for what I didn't book!" Yes! I'm officially ticked off.

The front desk staff opened her mouth to retort when a familiar figure stood beside me and cleared his throat. I literally froze on the spot when I recognized who he is.

"Hi Miss Pretty!" he winked at the front desk staff. "I apologize on behalf of my sister's behavior. She experienced a bit of jet lag and probably it slipped her mind that we are booked in that suite."

THIS.CAN.NOT.BE.HAPPENING.

It's Tao! What is he doing here?! No time to think about that. I should run now while he is distracted. I slowly stepped backwards so he won't notice.

Step 1...step 2...step 3...

"FREEZE!" 

With that command the busy guests entering and exiting the hotel halted. The carts that the bell boys has been pushing also came to a stop and just like everyone else, no one and nothing is moving.

My gosh! Not again! I tightly gripped my luggage's handle. What does he want? Why don't he leave her alone

"Did you forget what I can do noona?" She was startled when he spoke. Tao's back was facing me and I can see he was completing the form the front desk staff gave him.

"W-w-what do you want from me?! Make them all move! NOW!" I shouted at him with all the courage that I can gather from my tired and terrified self.

He finally finished what he was writing and turned to face me. "Sorry for freaking you out again but D.O. hyung  will crush me to death if I don't deliver you to him."

"Who? Who is D.O.?! Tell him to go to hell! Let me live my life! My normal life!" I'm trying my best to control the shaking of my lips.

He raised his chin and looked down at me impatiently. "Why don't you find out for yourself? I'm sure you'll recognize him. He is now waiting for you at the Presidential Suite." He clocked his tongue.

"What?! You did this?!" I said exasperately. "Look! I don't know who you guys are and what you want from me but if you don't let me go, I swear I'm going to kick you in the nuts!"

He just snickered. Why is he laughing?! I'm serious. He may have superpowers but I bet he is weak in that area. Just one kick, he'll bend down in pain. 

"You're really funny noona. I was just asked...or forced to get you since they said I did 'something uncalled for' earlier. Let's say you manage to escape from me. If I am not able to deliver you to him, he'll send another one and they're scarier than me. My power is just level 2. So it's more wise to go with me when I'm still being nice to you," he smirked. Looks like he was playing with me. "Anyway, don't throw your whines and complaints at me. You'll get your answers from hyung. And don't worry, we bring you no harm. I bet my superpowers in it. For all it's worth we are trying to protect you." He raised his palm to show sincerity.

Who are these people? And how is scaring my wits out 'trying to protect me.' My curiosity beat my fears. If I wanted to put a stop in all this craziness, I have to talk to this D.O.

"Okay." I said calmly. "I don't think I can escape someone who can control time anyway. I'll go with you. If it means my questions will be answered then I'll go. Whoever this D.O. is and whatever his reason to bring me in, I'm sure I can convince him to bring my sanity and reality back."

He just snickered at what I said again as if I just let out a punch line. "Whatever."

With the agreement, Tao unfroze time and everyone and everything starts moving again. Tao thanked the front desk staff for her assistance. As for me, I just glared at her for indirectly calling me cheap  earlier.

We hopped in the elevator and eventually stopped at the floor where the Presidential Suite is located. Tao asked me to walk in front so he can keep watch. As if! If i tried to run all he had to do was stop time and drag me all the way to the room.

Finally, we reached the huge door. Tao opened it for me and I was astounded with the grandeur of the room but as my eyes explored around the room a strong presence caught me by surprise.

In the middle of the receiving area, stands a man I am very, very familiar with. Do Kyung Soo. 

"Hyung!" Tao made a bow to Kyung Soo. 

Hyung? Is Kyung Soo the D.O. he was talking about?!

"Kyung Soo?" My voice barely heard. 

"Kyung Soo does not exist anymore. I prefer you call me D.O., the second in command for Unit K of W.O.L.F."

"W.O.L.F?"

"World Oracle of the Land of Fig. We are first-line protectors of Planet Pyro and peacemakers between Pyro and Planet Earth" He explained in one swift while I gape with disorientation.

What Oracle? What Fig? What Planet Pyro? Things are really getting weird by the minute.

I waved my hands in the air. "Hold on. I don't know what bullshit this is but can you just tell me why your WOLF gang keeps on pestering my life??"

He began to walk towards me. My body literally froze when he was only inches away from me. i did not know he has this effect on me. "Pestering you? If it weren't for us, you will be long dead."

Me?! Dead?!