The Boss and I | Hopekook ( Junghope)

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Ha ha ha ha! It is not him!

Hoseok almost cries in relief, happiness, justice still exists in this world.

Hoseok suddenly looks at the world full of confidence, applauding loudly along with everyone else. Amidst the applause, Yeonjun stands still flushing red, looking shyly towards Jungkook.

Jungkook is expressionless. Hoseok thinks Big Boss has lost on his investment so he must be feeling unhappy, he can direct his anger towards his 'partner' which is Hoseok himself. As Hoseok looks to escape Jungkook scowls at him: "Wait for me here, don't go anywhere."

Directing his anger towards Hoseok now. He will go dance with a beauty but commands Hoseok to stand here looking silly.

The music of a waltz begins. Jungkook walks towards Yeonjun, politely invites him to dance. Yeonjun shyly puts his hand into Jungkook's extended hand. They glide onto the dance floor.

Yeonjun is exceptionally beautiful tonight. He must have spent a lot of effort dressing up. He wears a white elegant lace shirt with shiny black dress pants and a black blazer with buttons open. The front of the shirt is a transparent layer of white lace that appears pure but seductive at the same time. His front hair is softly curled to the side, making him more ethereal and fragile. He looks up at the tall man dancing with him, his gaze bashful and innocent.

A/N : Something like this. But  not exactly the same.

Hoseok stands on the outside watching them dance. His eyes gradually shifting lower to Yeonjun's waist where Big Boss is resting his paw.

How lecherous! How very lecherous!

Wonder which pervert thought of the waltz. It is just an excuse for people to touch each other ......Hoseok silently curses. Initially, his mood is very joyful and high but now somewhat inexplicably falling.

On the dance floor, Jungkook and Yeonjun turn in circle several times, they do not look dizzy. But Hoseok feels dizzy the more as he watches them.

Ummm ...... probably too much alcohol, probably needs to sit down a bit.

Hoseok walks to a buffet table to get some cold food then sits down to eat to replenish his energy. That is the most important thing. He was a dummie to obey Big Boss's command to stand there and wait for him.

While eating, another voice calls out.

"Mr. Jung!"

This person causes him to choke again. Hoseok looks up and smiles, greeting him: "Mr.Cha"

Eunwoo asks courteously: "I wonder if I may have the pleasure to invite Mr. Jung to a dance."

Hoseok is embarrassed: "That ...... I don't know how to dance."

Eunwoo smiles thoughtfully: "Sitting here to talk is good too."

After saying this, he sits down across from Hoseok and Hoseok asks worriedly: "Miss Nayeon is feeling better?"

Eunwoo hears mention of Nayeon and his face is filled with gratitude: "Thanks for your help. She is no longer in danger. She is slowly being nursed back to health. These things can't be rushed."

Oh no ...... listening to Eunwoo makes Hoseok feel guilty. But Big Boss does not allow him to say the truth. Hoseok quickly searches for a new topic: "I heard Miss Nayeon was in Europe. When did she get back?"

"Europe?" Eunwoo asks in surprise: "We traveled there for our honeymoon. But we haven't returned in two years. Do you plan to go for a vacation? Nayeon wants to go back. We can go together when she feels better."

Hoseok is shocked into silence.

The first dance is ending. Solar and Ji-Eun are not dancing but sitting on the outside to gossip. Solar is envious of the prize money. Her voice tingled with a bit of dissatisfaction. Ji-Eun laughs and says teasingly: "You shouldn't be jealous. The investment Yeonjun spent is ten times what you spent."

Solar is surprised: "Ji-Eun, everything I'm wearing isn't cheap."

Ji-Eun laughs out loud and looks towards the dance floor, slowly listing the luxurious brands on Yeonjun, then challenges Solar again: "See, ready to admit defeat?"

Solar's reluctance fades away, sighing: "He is just a small staff but willing to spend so much money."

Ji-Eun quips: "A wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (Means that having an ulterior motive) If you don't fork out, you won't reap big profit."

Solar laughs knowingly: "But I bet, even if he spends ten times more, the President will invite Hoseok for the next dance."

On the dance floor, the first dance ends. Jungkook drops his hands, nods politely to say good-bye and is about to walk away. But Yeonjun calls out urgently: "President."

Jungkook pauses to look at him. The music for the second dance begins.

Solar is startled to see the President is not dancing with Hoseok like she had thought. In the second dance, he is still with Yeonjun.

Everyone else is also shocked, thinking: Has Yeonjun's beauty tonight melted the heart of the President?

Everyone unintentionally shifts sympathetic eyes towards Hoseok, who is considered 'the official boyfriend' but left standing by alone. They see Hoseok looking blankly, distracted, as if he has taken a blow.

The truth is that Hoseok is not paying attention to the unusual atmosphere in the ballroom, unaware of everyone focusing on him. He is not even aware that the second dance has started. After Eunwoo has left to answer a phone call, he is immobilized in this position, completely shocked.

Big Boss ...... actually lied to him? Miss Nayeon did not go to Europe! So who sent the lunchboxes?

Could it be Big Boss? But why?

To exploit him, to enslave him? Or ...... or ......

Hoseok feels uneasy. His heart thumps heavily as if something is about to burst free out of its cocoon.

Ah Ah Ah! Impossible, impossible. 

Hoseok quickly pushes it back. He must have drunk too much to think so strangely! Wine is really bad, giving him strange thoughts ......

He could not help but look to the dance floor. Jungkook and Yeonjun are still dancing. At that moment Jungkook turns his back to Hoseok. Yeonjun sees Hoseok and smiles gently.

Hoseok does not notice Yeonjun. He looks at Jungkook's sturdy back .His head becoming heavier and heavier. Hoseok wants to go outside to sober up. Staying inside any longer and he feels he is slowly being taken over by a demon.

As a result, those who are paying close attention to what is happening willtestify, Jung Hoseok stared at the President and Yeonjun on the dance floor in'jealousy' then stood up in 'anger' and walked outside looking 'troubled.'