The 5 Year Plan

Chapter 1

"Caroline!"

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe-

"CAROLINE!"

Forcing her lips into a professional smile, Carolina Torres pressed the intercom button, "Coming, Mr. Yoon!"

She knew she had exactly 30 seconds to hoof it to the CEO's office before he really lost his temper, so she scooped up her phone, notebook, and recorder while slipping back into the pumps she'd kicked off under her desk and shuffled to the lair of the beast. 

Pausing in front of the door, Carolina released the tension from her shoulders and summoned an air of confidence before walking into the room with purpose. 

"Sir."

CEO Jae Yoon barely glanced up from the laptop and papers scattered across his desk. 

"Where is the Emerson file I had you put together?"

"I emailed it to you yesterday, sir," Carolina wondered at how the man could recite literal books on business and theory, yet couldn't remember receiving emails...or even her name. She sighed inwardly. Might as well water his plants while he's looking for the file since he can never remember those either. The watering can was empty, so she filled it and began watering the cute, leafy plants around the office. 

Despite loathing the man inhabiting it, Carolina loved his office. The ceiling was high, and one wall was completely comprised of windows, looking over the city from above and filling the big room with light for all of his plants. And the smell! The office aways smelled fresh, not with any overwhelming scent, just...fresh and calming.

He's literally the worst, but his decorating skills are impressive. Carolina finished watering the plants and turned back to study her boss. He's pretty impressive in other ways, too, she mused, begrudgingly. There was no denying he was a handsome man. Standing around 6 feet, the man filled out a suit exceptionally well. Granted, she'd never seen him in anything else, but could imagine he'd look good in whatever he wore. His hair was ALWAYS styled and perfectly in place. And his face was stupid perfect too, which was annoying. Full lips, high cheekbones, but she thought his eyes were the most beautiful: brown, aloof, piercing...and currently staring at her expectantly. s**t.

Carolina cleared her throat, "Yes, sir?" She still managed to sound like a frog.

"Have you decided to rejoin me, or would you like to continue daydreaming?" Mr. Yoon intoned dryly.