Tulips and Roses

Chapter 19, doom

Breaking news

The scandalous CEO of Kim Corporations has just been caught in her most abhorrent act yet. Last Thursday, our esteemed friend was caught leaving Lisa Manoban's dance, nothing unusual. What was strange us that she left hand in hand with her own florist. Though the young woman has yet to be named, we have confirmed that she was the mastermind behind the beautiful decorations at the summer hall gala, only two months prior.

I know what you are thinking, where is the tea? Girls hold hands, what's the big deal? The answer is simple. The two are dating. Though we cannot clarify for how long they have been an item, the couple have been spotted together since before the Gala took place. Now, I don't know about you, but these photos together look far to intimate for mere work colleagues.

Look at the way the florist ran into her arms, there's clearly more here than just gal pals. If that's not enough, turn over onto the next page and see them kissing in Miss Kim's car, now that is undeniable.

Talk to me Seoul, what do you think of our newest pair? Are they a beautiful tribute to the progressive world, or are they a disgusting match made by Satan's armpits?

Either way, it seems Miss Kim has once again found herself in a spot of trouble.

Jisoo was shaking. Never, had her privacy been invaded like this. She could not look away from the photo. That kiss, their kiss, just plastered to the magazine like it was just some novelty. They looked so soft in the harsh magazine paper, so far away, so untouchable. And yet, there they were, for everyone to see.

Jennie was in even worse shape, practically bursting through the doors, sending countless emails, and enduring endless calls. She pressed through video chats, clearing up the shock of the shareholders. Though most saw something like this coming, accepting it as a obvious continuation from Jisoo's scandal last year, some were less tolerant. There were multiple threats to pull out, most easily defused by Jennie, very few had the courage to deny her.

There was only one item in Jisoo's schedule today, a meet with her executives, all thirty. Some had instantly called, proclaiming their loyalty to her and her father, saying that they would stand with her. Others had gone the opposite way, calling her irresponsible, and unworthy of her seat. Most unsettlingly, the grand majority remained silent. Not one had mentioned her relationship with Miss Rosanne Park, let alone support it.

As for the woman of the hour, she had not even received a text. Lisa had stopped by her shop, only to find it closed, no one answering her knocks. That worried Jisoo more than anything else. The idea of Rosie being alone throughout all of this was beyond unbearable. Jisoo knew better than to go herself.

Trouble.

The word ringed in her head, over and over again. She should have known better, she should have seen this coming. Settling the executives alone would be a nightmare, not to mention the shareholders would need a meeting. That does not even address the rest of her multiple businesses.

Trouble.

She knew both Lisa and Jennie would be in shambles over this. They loved Rosie nearly as much as she did, they would be tripping over themselves to protect her. They would have to keep her name hidden, what if her name gets out?

Trouble.

Jisoo wanted to cry. She knew that there was only one way out. One way to keep her precious flower safe. But, the thought of leaving her destroyed her more every time. She hated this, she hated all of this.