Jin. Slumped in deep dejection, his unpleasant experiences scarred him for life. He thought he wasn't capable of falling in love, but he was wrong. He fell in love with Taehyung. A man twice his age, married and husband of the man he wanted to seek...
“If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how very different our ideals of beauty would be.”
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SEOKJIN
Beautiful.
We have a love and hate relationship. Beauty makes me desirable, and the center of attention. I had a lot of favorable treatment because of that.
But beauty isn't all. I have to state that. People always notice me because of my beauty. 'Seokjin is so handsome', 'Seokjin is so gorgeous, 'Seokjin's lips are so plump I want to feel them'. But I haven't heard them say, 'I like you because you're nice, 'Seokjin you're so kind', 'Seokjin you're so caring'. Apart from beauty, what else do I have?
I think I always have the privilege because of my outer appearance. Boys, particularly are fighting to have me which I think is too petty. Just like the HR Manager of Mr. Kim's company. I can have a position that I don't even apply for. I may be a bitch but I do believe I have something more than the outer beauty that I have. But I will not be a hypocrite and say that I don't like those privileges. Of course, I do.
That was something beauty can do. It can be an advantage to the owner but it can also cause harm, envy, and sometimes, discontent.
At first, I thought Mr. Kim hired me because of my beauty. But Linda told me that one of Mr. Kim's reminders during the hiring process was, he wanted a young and into technology assistant. I guess I fall into those categories. Because for the first time in my life, I am being noticed because of something else. Exactly what I wanted. So I guess, I'm right, beauty isn't all. But it's not only beauty and what I can do in this job that I want to show to Mr. Kim. I want to show him more than that. And soon, he will beg for it. I'm sure about that.
I haven't even swallowed my job description and here I am, already having lunch with one of my boss's friends. I am quite disappointed that I am going to lunch with a different man. I always want him to be Mr. Kim but since he's happily married, like what Linda claimed, I am certain that I need to work hard to get Mr. Kim's attention.
"Do you have a boyfriend, Jin?" Jungkook asked. "Or are you dating anyone?"
I stared at his eyes for a while. I'm trying to read his expression. Jungkook is a happy-go-lucky guy. I can tell. Linda said he's not yet married. He just loves dating. By the way, he moves and talks, he is indeed just for a one-night stand. Someone who is not worthy of my time.
"I don't have a boyfriend," I answered. "About your second question, it depends on how you define dating."
Jungkook's eyes narrowed as he waited for what I am going to say next.
"Dating for me is going out for coffee, lunch or dinner, watching a movie, going out, holding hands, having sex. But no obligations, no commitments, no strings attached. If we have the same definition of dating then no, I'm not dating anyone."
He seemed taken aback by my answer. I am sure he's not expecting such an answer from me.
He snickered probably when everything sinks in. "That's a very bold answer. I like that. Straight-forward and sassy."
I smiled lazily. If he will continue giving me boring praises, I think this will be our last lunch out. "Why aren't you married yet, Mr. Jeon?"
He smiled naughtily. "It's fun to be single. I can do whatever I want. Look at Taehyung, his husband is always nosy. Prying at almost everything. Namjoon pretending to be righteous that he's started to get so boring. Do this, do that, not this, not that. As if he's not doing something behind our backs. Do you know what I mean?"
"So you mean, Mr. Kim's husband is a bit of a nagger?" I think I can use Mr. Jeon so I can get into Mr. Kim's life. At least, I'll have an idea of what he likes and what he doesn't.
Mr. Jeon rubs his chin with his finger. Maybe trying to find the right words to say. "Jimin is a very nice guy. He was so young when Taehyung met him. He was still a teen when Taehyung got him pregnant. So some parts of his younger years were taken away early. So he's a bit of a whiny, somehow, clingy husband. To be fair, he's never selfish. Taehyung is free to go out with us. But Taehyung said he's a loving husband, caring, blah blah blah. I can tell you that he's happy or maybe he's just good at pretending. I'm not so sure."
I nodded. It was nice positive information. So Mr. Kim might be pretending to be happy. My goal now is to make him happier. The real happiness he deserves.
"Why did you ask?" Mr. Jeon asked but he held a finger up telling me not to speak because he knows my answer. "I think I've seen that in movies. You know, a CEO with a terrible husband who knows nothing but to scream in front of the CEO's assistant's face. Am I correct?"
I chuckled. It's not the reason but I've got to say yes. I nodded to agree.
"Don't worry, Jimin isn't like that. Not even near. He's very soft-spoken. So I am sure you will not experience any of that." Mr. Jeon winked at me.
Mr. Jeon's words about Jimin made me anxious. If Jimin is that nice, it will be very difficult to get Mr. Kim's attention. But it won't stop me from trying. If Jimin is whiny, I'll make sure not to do that.
As I stepped out of the elevator, I saw a very familiar face who looked alarmed when he saw me. He cannot look at me straight in the eye. He bowed at me with his voice shaking as he speaks.
"I would like to apologize for what happened the other day. I didn't mean to be rude. I already apologize to Chairman Kim. I hope you will forgive me too. Please enjoy your stay in this company." The HR Manager said, ashamed and scared. I wonder what Mr. Kim told him that made him apologize and shake in fear.
I did not speak any word. I turned my back away and left him startled in front of the elevator. He deserved it for being a pervert. Treating me like I am so hungry for a position.
"Hey, Jin. You're back." Linda approached me and fixed my hair. "So handsome. Anyway, I'm excited for you. This will finally be your first day being the assistant of Mr. Kim. You will come with him to the board meeting."
I point to myself. I am quite surprised by what I just heard.
"Yes, honey. I'm so excited for you. Show them, especially the annoying assistants of the board members and department heads, that Mr. Kim has the best assistant." Linda must have a very bad experience with the board's assistants. I can tell by the tone of her voice. She must have been treated badly.
I hold Linda's hand and gave her a reassuring smile. "Don't worry Ms. Linda. I'll make sure of that. I won't let them treat me badly."
"Great. So now, go to Mr. Kim's office. He's waiting for you. He will give you some instructions." Linda smiled.
But then I remembered something when I adjusted Mr. Kim's necktie. "Ms. Linda, does Mr. Kim have an extra necktie in his room?"
Linda gave me a questionable look. I don't know if I sounded a bit off but I hope she won't think that I am being intrusive.
"Yes. He has extra clothes in the storage room. Why?"
I just shake my head. "Nothing. I just think Mr. Kim is out of fashion."
