Your only CHOICE

The C&R Fundraiser

It was just as elaborate and embellished as I would have expected from a fundraiser hosted by a company like C&R. The floor was glistening the gold lights from the chandeliers above, the walls of windows looking over the bright nightlife of Seoul. The catering looked as expensive as money could buy, and the guests were even fancier with their flowing silk dresses and perfectly fitted suits. I felt out of place wearing the dress I wore to my cousins wedding years ago.

The crowd looked dazzling, and intimidating. I thought someone from the fundraising association would probably have come to get me? Now that I think about it, how would they even know I'm here? I don't know what they look like, They don't know what I look like, how will this work?I stand in the corner, siping on a glass of champagne that one of the servers handed me as I scan over the crowd for something I could respond to.

"this party is so lavish!" I heard from a conversation passing by

"I hope there isn't any gluten in these appetizers, that would be silly of Mr.Han if he requested such a thing." I heard from another conversation.

"do you think Mr.Han is even here? I haven't seen him yet."

"If I hosted this party, I swear half of the people here wouldn't have even been invited..."

"I've invited Mc to this fundraiser, I would hope shes here by now." "what if she didn't see your email?" in this chaos of conversation in this room, I finally hear something that sounds familiar. I look over and see a striking man, jet black hair and wearing an expensive looking tailored suit. the other he was talking to had firey red hair and looked quite eccentric, wearing large leopard print glasses and wearing an orange blazer over a t-shirt; definitely not an outfit that would be in line with the dress code Jumin sent me. another thing struck me though, that guy with the red hair looked almost identical to Saeran. His twin brother.

I continue to sip at the champagne, making my way over to the elite looking group the two were talking to, knowing that my dress looks way to cheep to be here and to talk to the CEO of the C&R company, but that was my mission. I had to stop my chest from feeling fluttery and embarrassed.

"Oh! It's Myun! good evening, I was concerned you weren't coming." the tall man with the jetblack hair spoke up in an enthusiastic grace. I figured that was Jumin, but now I'm certain.

"its just Mc-" I smiled and tucked a piece of my hair behind my ear. The whole conversation stoped just for me. "I was running a bit late, sorry, I couldn't find an outfit to wear. um- I also didn't really know who I was looking for when I actually arrived."

"hmm, oh yeah, sorry about that, I should have sent pictures or something attached to the email-" he looks to the red haired man and a woman to his right. "Mc, its a pleasure to finally meet you, I'm Jumin Han." he held his hand out to me, formally introducing himself to me in a way that seemed rehearsed, or at least in a way that seems like hes done it thousands of times before. I take his hand, confirming that the pleasure was all mine. "Here beside me is my assistent Jaehee, you two may have spoke on the chat. and this man you would know as 707."

"Nice to meet you Mc, Im glad there's finally another girl in the group!" jaehee smiled. 707 didn't really say anything, just grinned like a child and held up a peace sign in greetings.

"over there is Zen, hes just talking to the talent agencies I invited. over there handing out the appetizers is Yoosung; he works as an assistant here, so I had him work the party. I'll introduce you guys in person later- but for now I'd like to have a chat with you." I could feel my hands growing clammy, but I've rehearsed this over and over, I should be fine. "Jaehee, if you please take over for me?" she nods with a hidden exasperated sigh before going to speak to the guests on jumin's behalf. "And Mc, if you would follow me please?" We weave through the crowd over to the windows of the great hall room. I didn't know there was a balcony, doors leading out onto the dark rooftop that looked over the great city and the great party. The wind was somewhat cold, but the warm summer night counteracted it, it was a pleasant evening.