Jisoo is a new employee at Lee Enterprises, the biggest company in Seoul. He's excited to start this new job with new opportunities, people, places and things. The catch is: he's mute. Selectively, that is.
He meets Seokmin, who happens to be the s...
Jisoo had to remember where he was. He almost started to run around and shout, but then remembered that it might cause a dent in his potential hiring process. He was about to just go outside and wait until he bumped into someone.
Jisoo sighed out, upset that he hurt someone. The other dude stood up and looked at him. Jisoo started signing. "I'm so sorry. I don't talk much. That's why you didn't hear me."
Luckily, the other understood. "Oh no worries, love. I'm sorry I assumed the worst. Lucky for you I am fluent." Jisoo admired the out of it employee.
He had black nails, purplish-silverish hair, and was wearing some silver specs. And he was wearing a very pretty outfit.
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(Let's be realistic: he'd body this. Just no purse)
"I'm Wonwoo. Nice to meet you, but I have to get a move on now. But have a nice day and good luck," he said, signing along. With that, he walked off to wherever he was needed so urgently.
Jisoo looked around some more. He was changing his mind about going outside now. Well, let's see what's up here. He walked up the stairs near the main office and was just looking around. "This place is really a big ass castle." He was so distracted that he didn't realize someone was staring at him.
"Mm mm." He jumped at whoever cleared their throat, and quickly straightened up. The boy looked at him with a gaze very strong and he wouldn't blink for anything. "Uh, hi," Jisoo signed out.
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"What's that you're doing with your hands?" Jisoo turned red, scared as all outside. He put his hand to his mouth, to signalize that he's mute. Apparently the man understood, since he nodded.
"Well please watch yourself next time, some halls are off limits." Jisoo nodded and bowed to him. "Have a good day, sir." He walked out, not sparing another glance at anyone else.
He started walking off, headed to the bus stop. Luckily, it pulled up just in time. He paid his toll and headed home, wishing he got his name.
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"I'm losing it! Freaking losing it!" Jisoo got up in an already stressed mood, seeing that it's the day he receives news on being hired or not. He was more than frightened that he was about to either be rejected or accepted. He hoped for the latter.
"Jisoo, darling, what's going on?" He turned to his aunt. "Today's the day I get news, auntie. On whether I'm hired or not." "Ahh don't worry you got it. I know you do."
He sighed, taking a seat and silently praying. "I hope you're right, auntie. I hope you're right." He started thinking happy things, being optimistic. He really craved this opportunity by Annie. 🤍
Meanwhile, Seokmin is facing pressure from having to shoot his pitch to shareholders. "I'm so stressed already it's not even funny, hyung." Jihoon, his other friend, chuckled. "I see. But don't worry man. It'll blow over in the end I swear."
"So, ready to walk the halls like you own em now?" Mingyu asked. Seokmin shook his head and shrugged. "Eh, what the hell? It's bound to happen anyway."
"Now, I will ask my department chairs to so kindly follow me," Hanbin, Seokmin's father, said. "That's our call. But seriously, good luck dude." Jihoon, Mingyu and 1 other walked behind his father.
"Let's just hope this shit goes well." Seokmin walked to his new office, taking in the new air as president of Lee Enterprises. And damn is he enjoying it. "Okay. This will be the best company ever. Can't let me father down."
"Seokmin dear, it's time to start." Seokmin turned to see his mother, Chaerin, smiling at him. "Wish me luck, mom." She kissed his cheek and walked off. With that, the presentation begun.
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"Yes! You were riveted, man! You were awesome! I knew you could do it man," Mingyu said, patting Seokmin's back. The meeting was a success, and he gained 80% out of 100 of potential shareholders for their company.
"Very proud of you, son," his father said, patting him on the back. But then of course, his mother ran up to him, smothering him in a bone crushing hug. "My baby! I knew you would do well!"
"Now that that's over, I'm going to go get some drinks," Seokmin said. "Hold on cause you know we gotta come with you," Mingyu said, following the boy.
"You. You did amazing. Your dad has every right to be proud," Hansol, the other department chair, said. "I just went with what I thought was best. Don't usually work but it did in this case." Hansol nodded. "As it should've."
"Here's to new beginnings, and a fruitful business year," Mingyu said. Everyone held up their glass. "I am ready for the blessings that we will receive this time around."
The group raised their glasses, proposing a toast to becoming a prosperous company this year. Seokmin and ready, ready to prove that he can stay on top.
"Alright enough of the sappy shit. LETS EAT!" Hansol shouted. They laughed at the boy but they all had to admit that they were hungry as well. But Seokmin's mind was elsewhere. He couldn't stop thinking about that pretty face he saw earlier.
"Seokmin, if you don't eat it, I will." Seokmin smiled. "Think I can take it from here, Jihoon hyung. Thank you." 🤍
After the celebratory dinner, Seokmin went back to the office, getting files ready for the next day. Seungcheol then walked in. "Believe I've found a good assistant for you, Mr. Seokmin. You're going to love him."
Seokmin widened his eyes. "Him? It's a dude?" Seungcheol chuckled. "Would you prefer a woman, sir?" "Hyung please don't call me that. And no it's fine. Just didn't expect such. But that's wonderful. I can't wait to meet him."
Seungcheol smiled and walked out, going back to his office. There he was met with his husband, Jeonghan. He wore a tired look on his face.
Seungcheol sighed. "Jeonghan, I gotta let him know, so that things will go smoothly. He's the one. I know it." Jeonghan was seated in his chair.
"Cheol, seeing that this business starts its usual scheduled programming next week, it'll only be a matter of time." Seungcheol chuckled, nodding along.
"Well, he's mute. But that's okay. He's qualified, has a clean record. And his faith is very admirable. I think he's a perfect fit."
"The monsieur is looking for this company and this company only. We gotta be smooth, quick and a bit discreet with it. If we do that, all things will pan out. If not, he won't invest."
Seungcheol smiled and nodded. "No, I know. This is all going to end perfectly. There may be some issues in the way but nothing we've never dealt with before." With that, he closed up his office. 🤍🤍
I take it that I may have introduced them early as shit, but trust me when I say plot twists will exist! 🥰
