©Be The One • SuRong

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Chorong glances to the clock. It's noon. Jeez, today is so boring. She literally got nothing to do because of the restrictions Suho gives her. He is really keeping her secure inside the damn mansion to make sure she's safe.

Actually, she still can go out to shopping mall or meeting her friends, but she'll need at least 3 bodyguards for that. But, of course she won't want them to tail her around. It's so disturbing to have people following you just to make sure you're not expose to danger. It's annoying.

Mrs Ha- Ms Park, it's time to lunch
Chorong- Oh? Sure, I'll come

Chorong replies coldly at Mrs Ha as the woman leave her home office. Yes, Suho made this room for her so that she can observe the company from home. She almost forget that she manages her own company now. Chorong turns off her laptop and walks downstairs.

As she reach the dining area, she sees a familiar figure facing his back on her. Wearing an expensive black suit with his silky hair styled to the back, it's enough for Chorong to figure out who's the person. She runs to him and backhugs the guy. The guy turns, revealing Suho. He smiles at her.

Suho- Miss me?
Chorong- No *giggle. You didn't tell me you're joining me for lunch!

Chorong hits Suho's chest playfully. Suho laughs and pecks her cheeks. They sit on their chairs, enjoying their lunch with the maids and guards. Well, it's already a routine for them to invite the workers to eat with them for lunch. Chorong giggles as Suho pinch her nose.

Suho- Where do you want to held our wedding?

Chorong scoffs, almost spilling out the plain water she's gulping down. She looks at Suho. What's with the sudden question?

Chorong- We can discuss this personally. Not in front of the workers
Suho- Eh? Why? I thought everyone would be excited to hear right?
Chorong- Yah, stop it
Hani- I love the chemistry between both of you. Haih, I want a boyfriend like Mr Kim too
Sohee- Sadly, it's hard for us to be so lucky like Ms Park
Jiyeon- Imagine getting a very romantic and elegant proposal, proceeding to a big and luxurious engagement party like Ms Park. I'm pretty sure both of your wedding ceremony is going to be listed in the top 10 best ceremonies in the world

Suho laughs at his maid's words. God, their imagination is at the next level. He looks at Chorong, realizing that her cheeks are already red. He pecks her cheeks, causing the young maids and bodyguards to tease them. Chorong hits Suho's arms.

Chorong- Aish! Stop it!
Suho- The soon to be mistress of the mansion is shy now

Suho laughs as Chorong continues to hit his arms hard. He must have lost his mind as he laugh when Chorong uses all her strength to hit him. They continue to have their lunch together.

Soon, the maids start leaving the table, doing their works. Chorong observes the maids quietly, looking for anything bizarre. And she realizes Mrs Ha is walking upstairs. She frowns. Weird. Isn't she supposed to be in the kitchen after lunch? She knows the schedule of the maids in the mansion. Hani and Jiyu is supposed to clean the second floor after lunch. She glances to Suho, he doesn't seem to realize the weird situation.

Chorong- Honey, do you want me to wait for you to finish eating?
Suho- No need. Why? You have something to do?
Chorong- Well, yeah. I want to finish the draft of my next project in the laptop
Suho- You're doing your work? You're supposed to search for a designer to design your wedding dress by now
Chorong- Aish! Seriously, one more time you talk about this, I won't get married with you!
Suho- Tch, okay

Suho pouts as he continue to eat his meal. Chorong pecks Suho's lips and walks into the kitchen. Done washing her plate, Chorong heads upstairs and sees Hani and Jiyu doing their works. She approaches them, scoffing to gain their attention. The maids lift up their faces and look at her.

Jiyu- Yes, Ms Park?
Hani- Do you need anything, miss?
Chorong- Did any of you see Mrs Ha?
Hani- She left your room just now
Chorong- My room?
Jiyu- Yes, she said she was tidying your room
Chorong- Really? Thanks

Chorong leaves the maids and heads to her room. What was Mrs Ha doing in her room? She enters her room and looks around. Nothing is suspicious inside here. And she realizes the presence of the pastel blue wooden box. She frowns and touches the box.

She screams in shock when she sees red liquid coming out from the box. Though it's not blood, but it does look same. Chorong falls to her knees, her head starts to spin. Before she could ever say anything, her world turns pitch black.

...

The scream echoes the whole mansion. Suho, who is already with his briefcase, runs upstairs. He runs to Chorong's room and realizes that she's lying pale on the floor. Fuck! Another threat?! He runs towards Chorong and lies her head on his lap. He looks at the bodyguard behind him.

Suho- Get the scanner!
Bodyguard- Yes, sir!

Suho carries Chorong and puts her on the bed. He sits on the edge of the bed, looking at the wooden box. He feels like cursing out loud but he holds back because he doesn't want to freak the hell out of the people in this mansion. The bodyguard comes back with the thumbprint scanner.

Suho- Do it!

The bodyguard nods his head and starts to scan the thumbprint on the box. It's the fastest way to detect who's the one sending the threat. The young guy looks at Suho.

Suho- What's the result?
Bodyguard- Not.. registered
Suho- Fuck! I know it's her!

to be continued