Boyfriend For Hire

It was a beautiful day having tea on the balcony seeing the entire Seoul. In just a minute before her tea get cold, she received a message from unknown person. Text message Hi! I've seen your post about hiring a boyfriend. I want to apply. Please reply if you're still looking for it. My name is Kim Joo Hwan “Kim Joo Hwan. Okay, send my reply” Min Ju replied in his text message. She makes a video call. Kim Joo Hwan POV Joo Hwan: she's calling immediately? (panicking *fixing his hair) He answered Min Ju: oh good looking (greet with a smile) Taehyung: hi! (he get starstruck with her face) Min Ju: okay. so let's test if you will pass. Joo Hwan nervously waited for her question Min Ju: great, so.... why did you apply as my boyfriend? Joo Hwan: I've seen your offer and I’m kinda interested in it. Min Ju: are you doing this often? I mean accepting "boyfriend for hire" Joo Hwan: umm now.. yes! Min Ju: o-kay. do you smoke? Joo Hwan: no Min Ju: drink? Joo Hwan: not too much Min Ju: drugs? Joo Hwan: definitely no Min Ju: that's good you’re good boy huh She didn't hesitate to accept him Min Ju: okay you're hired Joo Hwan: you mean. Did I get it? Min Ju: yup Joo Hwan: thank you (happy). Min Ju: starting tomorrow you are now my boyfriend and I am your girlfriend. Joo Hwan: what am i gonna do? Holding your hands? Kiss you? Or s- Min Ju: DON'T. don't say that.... Joo Hwan: oops sorry Min Ju: you do that with others? Joo Hwan: um.. no Min Ju: (sigh) okay.. but you kiss? Joo Hwan: actually this was my first time to do this. I'm sorry I lied when I say I often do this. Sorry Min Ju: ohh.. I see Joo Hwan: are you gonna reject me? Min Ju: no, i still like you. You're nice and that's good to hear. I actually don't like those who often do this Joo Hwan: okay Min Ju: so.... your job will be my boyfriend. You will go with me everywhere. Holding hands, yes. Kiss, i don't know but if needed maybe just in the cheeks. Just cheeks okay. Joo Hwan: okay Min Ju: and then..... (sigh) i think let's just discuss it when we meet. Joo Hwan: okay. Where will i see you? Min Ju: let's meet in Seoul? Joo Hwan: okay. I'll pack my clothes Min Ju: not too much I'll take you to shop Joo Hwan: got it. Min Ju: okay. I'll text you the details. Okay. See you (smiling) Joo Hwan smiled Video call ended Next Day Min Ju met his eyes already when he arrived. Joo Hwan wore a black hoodie and white baggy pants. Yes, he looks perfect. He approaches her first Joo Hwan: Hello, you must be Min Ju Min Ju: yes, (shake hands) wow.. you really look handsome personally. Joo Hwan: thank you and same with. You're beautiful Min Ju: thank you. So.. let's go? Joo Hwan: may i? ( offering his hand) Min Ju: sure (taking his hand) She takes him to clothing shops to buy him what he needs for casual and formal occasions. She bought him accessories such as clothes etc.. while chatting with him. Joo Hwan: this is a lot. Min Ju: i told you we will go everywhere Joo Hwan: you're rich, you're lucky Min Ju: no, all people can earn money but happiness, you can't earn it. You are lucky. You have a simple life, you can do whatever you want. You have a beautiful family and friends. Joo Hwan: you'll have it someday Min Ju: I hope so. hey, I'm sure we're both hungry let's fill our tummies. Do you have any restaurant recommendations? Joo Hwan: there's an old restaurant I know here in Seoul, they have the best jjajangmyeon and fried chicken I've ever had but in your preference, I don't know if you will like it. Min Ju: nope, I want to try. Take me there She takes her car along the way to his favorite restaurant. They arrived, she have seen an old house. At first, she didn't know it was a restaurant but inside there's a couple of tables and chairs and an old lady serves freshly cooked noodles and fried chicken. Min Ju: it smells great in here Joo Hwan: I told you Joo Hwan went to the counter to order your food. Joo Hwan: i ordered jjajangmyeon and fried chicken for us Min Ju: great... you said you were from Daegu, how come you went here for jjajangmyeon? Joo Hwan: hahahaha Min Ju: why? Joo Hwan: you're funny.... actually I'm studying here.. Agriculture Min Ju: (facepalm) ha... I'm stupid hahaha Joo Hwan: here's our food The old lady is on her way to their table and Joo Hwan stood up to help her Old lady: hello (smiling)! Joo Hwan used to eat here he told me this was your first time visiting our restaurant. I hope you like our jjajangmyeon and fried chicken here's a free rice cake for a beautiful girl. Eat well Y/n: thank you. I am surely enjoying the food Joo Hwan: she's nice right? Y/n: yeah, now I know why you like here aside from the great food. Joo Hwan: yup, let's eat! (raising his chopsticks) They both enjoying the food. While she slurping the noodles Joo Hwan interrupted her. Joo Hwan: why do you need a boyfriend? Min Ju: hmm.. (swallowed) i thought you wouldn't ask me.. Joo Hwan: is it about inheritance? Min Ju: no, it's about my boyfriend Joo Hwan: did he cheat on you? Min Ju: yeah Joo Hwan: then why do you need me? Min Ju: he don’t want to break up with me even tho I want to Joo Hwan: why? Min Ju: he says because he still loves me and he regretted everything... But for me, he can't leave me because of my money. Joo Hwan: I see Min Ju: he didn't do it just once or twice (holding a chicken swirling it while talking) I caught him several times. He didn't know that Joo Hwan: I’m sorry, you don't deserve it Min Ju: maybe I am... That's why I need your help. I will show him I have a boyfriend and I don't need him anymore by that he can leave me. Do you think it will work? (munch the chicken) Joo Hwan: I'll do my best to make it happen. Min Ju: thank you.. by the way, you said you haven't done this type of job. Why you're here in front of me? Joo Hwan: i want your offer. Min Ju: why? Joo Hwan: i want to buy a small farm for my parents especially for my grandma with your offer. I grew in a simple family and i want to give something to them so they won't work too hard for me. Min Ju: that fits your course, Agriculture right? you're sweet and kind... Joo Hwan: yes (smile) After they get full from a giant bowl of jjajangmyeon and a bucket of fried chicken she shows her appreciation to the restaurant owner by paying all the orders of all customers in the shop and then they head somewhere to make the plan. In the car Min Ju: my friend told me he left the meeting because of an important client. I want to know if that's true Joo Hwan: what if not? Min Ju: I'm gonna slap him? Joo Hwan giggle The car arrived in front Min Ju: that's his car Her boyfriend gets off of the car then he walks on the other side to open the door, he offers his hand to someone... Min Ju: busted again Joo Hwan: what are we gonna do? Min Ju: nothing Joo Hwan: what? we should do something. Let's go She holds the steering wheel tightly Joo Hwan: we can't just sit here. Let's go He gets off of the car, he opens the door. He takes Min Ju's hand. Joo Hwan: you should not waste any chance. If you really want to be free, you have to do this. You have to face him. She saw her current boyfriend with his girl taking a seat in the luxury dining. Joo Hwan: you see that? He's using your money for that Min Ju: what should I do? Joo Hwan: you said you want to slap him Min Ju: I said that? Joo Hwan: uhuh.. let's make a move when he does something to the girl. Okay? Min Ju: okay They were at the other table far from them. She's watching her boyfriend Sung-Ho cuddling the girl. Joo Hwan: go.. I'm at your back She stood up and went there with a scowl on her face. She gives him a slap. Min Ju: you deserve that Sung-Ho: what's wrong with you? Min Ju: sorry but you need more of that, hey you!! girl! I think you're the fifth girl he brought here. Girl: what are you saying? Who are you? Sung-Ho: Min Ju she's just my friend Girl: what?! what the h*ll? Min Ju: I'm her ex-girlfriend (smirked) you're not gonna fool me anymore Girl: I'm outta here Min Ju: better for you Sung-Ho: babe I didn't break up with you. Min Ju: I know, I am. I'm breaking up with you Sung-Ho: you can't Min Ju: I can Joo Hwan entered without knowing he will do something. Joo Hwan: babe Sung-Ho: babe? (smirked) let's go. Min Ju: no, we're not together anymore. Sung-Ho: you're just stressed (hold her arms) Joo Hwan: (swerve him) don't touch her Sung-Ho: who are you? Joo Hwan: I'm Joo Hwan her boyfriend and I don't want you touching my girlfriend Sung-Ho: you're crazy Min Ju: I don't want to see your face anymore. Everything you have from me, its all yours. But that (credit card you gave him before) card was already linked on your own. I'm so stupid for being blind. Sung-Ho: you can't do this Joo Hwan: let's go They leave Sung-Ho: we're not done yet They went to her house and spend the rest of their day at her bar. Joo Hwan: did you get relieved? Min Ju: yeah, thank you. Joo Hwan: I'm sure he's planning something. He's a gold digger Min Ju: if you didn't push me to do that, we're still waiting until now Joo Hwan: is it happening all the time? Min Ju: yeah, I kept making plans but in the end, my fear always eats me. Joo Hwan: don't worry. I told you I'm here. Min Ju: I owe you this.. it felt good to hit him with my bare hands Joo Hwan laugh She taught Joo Hwan all the information he should know before entering different kinds of events you will be attending. He started to know when she told him who she was and what kind of person she is, same as him he shares everything with her. Two Days Later Min Ju is one of the sponsors of an orphanage. She helped a lot of kids with their needs such as their food, education, clothes, etc. Every kid in the orphan likes her because of her kindness. Min Ju: you’re ready? there’s a lot of kids in here Joo Hwan: im excited. I like kids She smiled at him She finished her speech. All the kids gathered to play in the field Min Ju sees Joo Hwan playing with them A little boy sitting alone caught her attention Min Ju: hello The little boy is shy Min Ju: why you're here alone? Little Boy: i don't want to play with them Min Ju: why? its fun there Little Boy: im afraid, they might not like me Min Ju: why not? Little Boy: because I'm new here Min Ju: they will like you. Just play with them and be nice to everyone Another boy came and then he asked the little one if they could play together. Min Ju nod at him with a smile then he joined them. Min Ju: did you do that? Joo Hwan: nope, I just told him the more the fun Min Ju: I see myself on that kid. I'm afraid to be with someone I didn't know. That's why I bear 3 years of a toxic relationship with that jerk Joo Hwan: you never get afraid of me Min Ju: I know. I don't know why Joo Hwan: you're different from those rich people I know but I never thought someone like you would be simple. I hope you find someone who deserves you Min Ju: I never asked for another one I just want to be free. Do you think there's still someone for me? Joo Hwan: yeah, what if he's just in front of you Min Ju: you're really funny hahaha.. After the orphan event, Joo Hwan found Min Ju in her car sleeping. He took off his jacket to cover it to her Joo Hwan: get rest I won't leave you. She woke up resting in her bed Min Ju: you haven’t slept? who drove back? Joo Hwan: me Min Ju: I'm sorry, I fell asleep. What are you doing? Joo Hwan: I'm studying She looks at his things Min Ju: you need something? Joo Hwan: nope, I'm good with this book. Min Ju: okay. you aren't tired? You have to sleep Joo Hwan: I'm still good, don't worry about me. Min Ju: You can study for the whole week because our next agenda will be next week it is a company party as a celebration. He will come for sure Joo Hwan: did he still bother you? Min Ju: honestly, yes He makes some space for her to sit Joo Hwan: if something is bothering you just look at the stars or if it's the day, look at the sky. When I feel down I just look up and then I ask why I feel this or why is this happening to me. And then when a star sparks or the cloud moves I realize this is our life. Maybe right now we feel bad but later on, we will get better just like how the stars sparks, they're dead, and that spark will give them life-like how we see it. And the clouds, when they're heavy it's hard for them to move just like our problems but when you let it out like how clouds rain, slowly you will feel light and the sun will shine. Min Ju: I don't know how could you easily make things better but I want you to know I'm grateful I met you Joo Hwan: I wish you happiness She gives him a hug. Event party Sung-Ho: Min Ju I’m warning you, you shouldn’t trust this guy. You don’t even know him Min Ju: I can trust him over you. By the way, I don’t need you in my company so you’re fired Sung-Ho: you can’t do that, your company needs me Min Ju: Chae replaced you, she started working so you can get your garbage out of the office room Sung-Ho: no, your grandfather made a promise Min Ju: yeah, to keep the company in good hands Sung-Ho: you’ll regret this Min Ju: I’m not scared of you After her prepared speech, everyone congratulated her but she was sitting in the chair with a glass of wine watching people. She sighed. Joo Hwan: are you okay? (noticing Min Ju) your speech was great Min Ju: thanks Joo Hwan: you’re here for quite a long, everyone wants to talk to you but you avoid them Min Ju: I’m sorry if I’m not in the mood Joo Hwan: what did he say? Min Ju: nothing important Joo Hwan: but you look worried Min Ju: don’t mind me Joo Hwan: okay, I’ll just get you something to sober you Min Ju: I’m not drunk Joo Hwan: I know, but later on She chuckles Joo Hwan’s POV He clears his throat Joo Hwan: If I were you I should leave Sung-Ho: who are you? Joo Hwan: Min Ju’s boyfriend Sung-Ho: I don’t believe in you. She never dates anyone besides me Joo Hwan: yes she did, that’s why I’m here (*get serious) Leave her alone Sung-Ho: what do you need? money? how much do you need? I’m sure you’re just using her Joo Hwan: Keep it to yourself I’m sure you need it more than me. She worked hard for her company, she gave everything to you but all you did was hurt her (walking toward slowly) stop bothering her or else I’ll -- Sung-Ho: okay okay.. easy (smirked) I don’t care where she gets you but you’re tough huh? just a reminder I’m not gonna leave with one lemon on my hand.. tell her I’ll be back and if you think I’m scared of you (smirked) you’re wrong Joo Hwan went back Min Ju: where have you been? Joo Hwan: I told you I will get something. You okay? Min Ju: i don’t know Joo Hwan: go ahead Min Ju: Joo Hwan... I feel so tired Joo Hwan: you need some time for yourself Min Ju: i think so... maybe I need some time to get relax Joo Hwan: where do you want to go? Min Ju: i want to visit Daegu Joo Hwan: wherein Daegu? Min Ju: to your place Joo Hwan: okay if that's what you want but our place is not big as your house Min Ju: it's not a problem. Before we get there let's visit the old restaurant Joo Hwan: you like it there? Min Ju: yes I do Joo Hwan: okay She's smiling Joo Hwan: you’re smiling now Min Ju: honestly, I’m not happy with those people around me but I have to work hard to keep the company Joo Hwan: it’s not bad to take a rest, you’ve done it before I know you can do it Min Ju: no i didn’t, that jerk helped me to grow the company it just happened that he betrayed me Joo Hwan: you’re smart you already proved to me you can do anything Min Ju: you know what, maybe this is the reason why I feel safe with your side. You always cheer me Joo Hwan: i told you, I won’t leave you. Hey.. eat your food before it gets cold Min Ju: yup She picked up her chopsticks and start to fill up her stomach with jjajangmyeon, some dumplings, and fried chicken. After they went to the restaurant, her driver head to Daegu. It was a long trip. She takes her pillow to have a nap but Joo Hwan let her head rest on his shoulder. They arrived after a long trip. Joo Hwan was excited to introduce her to his family. He knocked on the door a couple of times but no one is opening. He called his parents. Joo Hwan: Eomma, where are you? I told you we were coming home. I feel embarrassed here. (His mom speaking on the phone) Joo Hwan: huh? okay. I'll check the address. Min Ju: where are they? Joo Hwan: eomma said they are on a farm Min Ju: what are we waiting for? Let's go? Joo Hwan: okay. here's what she sent. Joo Hwan confusingly gives the address. He looks so cute with his tiny pout. She chuckles looking like she knew something. They arrived on the farm. Joo Hwan gets off of the car. His family welcomes him and Min Ju with a smile. Grandma: Joo Hwan my grandson welcome home. Joo Hwan: (lookup) Kim Farm? Mom: she must be Min Ju? Thank you Joo Hwan: huh? He went silent thinking something Joo Hwan: did you - Min Ju: yes (big smile) Joo Hwan: but Dad: let's go your mom and grandma prepare a lot of food Grandma: I'm sure she will like it They went to a small house. Min Ju feels the atmosphere of nature because of the trees and different plants. She have seen a lot of huge smiles on their faces when they arrived. She was true when she thought Joo Hwan was a nice guy, and a nice son and grandson. She got to talk to his grandma while Taehyung cleaned the dishes. She made grandma cry when she told her, she give Taehyung a chance to be happy. Grandma: we were born and grew up in a simple family. We don't have something like yours but my grandson has a good heart Joo Hwan: grandma... I heard you They laugh Joo Hwan invited Min Ju to have a walk after they get to the perfect view they take a little moment to enjoy it and have a talk Joo Hwan: when did you buy this? Min Ju: after we went to the orphanage Joo Hwan: why you buy a farm? you don’t have to do this Min Ju: have you forgotten our deal? Joo Hwan: of course not but I haven’t finished my job Min Ju: it doesn’t matter at all, the important is your family won’t work too hard Joo Hwan: thank you for your kindness Min Ju: thank you as well Joo Hwan: this a huge lot you know that Min Ju: uhu Joo Hwan: how much is this? Min Ju: why? you will pay me back? Joo Hwan: (scratching his head) umm Min Ju: I’m just joking hahaha Joo Hwan: I just want to know how much I owe you Min Ju: you don’t need to owe me that’s my only favor for you never owe me. Okay? Joo Hwan: okay if that’s what you want. By the way, what’s that barn for? that’s huge Min Ju: oh that barn (pointing it) tomorrow someone will deliver some cows and horse Joo Hwan: huh? Min Ju: is it too much? Joo Hwan: well, I don’t know if mother and father can take care of all of them Min Ju: they told me they can Joo Hwan: huh?? Min Ju: just joking hahaha... some of your neighbors will help them so they could earn as well by working to your parents Joo Hwan: ahh.. Grandma: Joo Hwansi!! Joo Hwan: oh!! grandma!! Grandma: you two come over here before the rain pouring Both of them ran when they felt a raindrop on their skin Joo Hwan put huge smiles on her face and remove all her stress in Daegu, she never felt worried about her life in Seoul. She see how his family was so kindhearted at her After two days in Daegu Min Ju woke up early from a phone call. Min Ju: hello? Something unexpected news she received from her secretary. She gets a car and rushes herself to get back in Seoul without telling Joo Hwan Joo Hwan’s POV Joo Hwan: where is Min Ju? Mom: she went back to Seoul seems like very important Joo Hwan: I’m wondering what it is, I hope she’s okay Min Ju’s POV Chae: we already contacted the police Min Ju: how does this happen? Chae: we found out he planned all of this he withdraw our investments in our partners and now, they’re calling us one by one. Min Ju: tell everyone to send emails telling them we will send them back using our funds Chae: umm.. we have bad news. Our funds are gone too Min Ju: what? Chae: as of now all the data we gathered, he got everything from you Min Ju: (sighed) he really did what he said. okay, tell everyone to go home. I’ll call our partners and explain it to them then I will file a company bankruptcy Chae: is there anything I could help with? Min Ju: nothing, I know all of you got shocked don’t worry y’all will get your pay All employees gathered to see her. Min Ju was sitting in her office chair looking problematic. The door opened Employee1: ma’am we will go now Min Ju: yeah, I’m sorry everyone Employee2: if you need our help please let us know Min Ju: thank you, guys. by the way don’t worry you’ll get your pays. for now, just find some alternatives we don’t know if we could get back everything he got Chae: don’t lose hope Min Ju: thank you At Night She were looking at the window it was raining outside she saw nothing but the lights and the pouring rain. Joo Hwan’s POV After Joo Hwan watched the news he immediately wants to get back to the Seoul Dad: Joo Hwan use your uncle’s delivery truck Joo Hwan: okay Grandma: go ahead I’m sure she needs someone Later on Min Ju: Hello, this is Min Ju I would like to sell my properties........ ............. Min Ju: Hi Ji-Sung I know you are interested in my jewelry and bag collection...... ............. Min Ju: Hi Jung-Won you think you can help me to bid my paintings?....... ............. Joo Hwan went to Min Ju’s house but she wasn’t there so he drove to her office He arrived The elevator was closed because it was late night and some floors were dark but he ignored it and took the staircase to find Min Ju in her office room. Joo Hwan: (panting) answer your phone Min Ju was on the floor drinking champagne and heard something Joo Hwan: (catching his breath) Min Ju Min Ju: Joo Hwan? He immediately grabbed her to give her a hug Joo Hwan: don’t worry I’m here (he put away the champagne on the side) She cried on his shoulders Joo Hwan: I’ll take you home Min Ju: I don’t want to go home I want to stay here Joo Hwan: you need to take some rest Min Ju: I want to stay here Joo Hwan: okay, I won’t leave you Joo Hwan keeps his feet flat on the floor, he lies down her head into his lap for her to take asleep. She listens to his soft humming that makes her fall asleep Next morning Min Ju: I’m planning to sell this tower so I could earn to pay all the employees also the money he stole from my business partners Joo Hwan: I told you, you can sell the farm Min Ju: it's yours Joo Hwan: it was my fault I threatened him Min Ju: for what? Joo Hwan: I told him to stay away from you Min Ju: (stare at him) it's not your fault Joo Hwan: then use the farm to start again Min Ju: don’t worry about me Joo Hwan: how would I not be worried if you’re carrying so much burden you said ever since you were thinking how you will escape from your ex-boyfriend that you worked hard to keep your company because you said ----- Joo Hwan: you don’t want him to own it at the end and now it happened and that’s okay with you? you said your family worked hard to build this company Min Ju: why you’re so nice to me? Joo Hwan: because I care for you Min Ju: stop caring about me even jus a seconds Joo Hwan: I can’t Min Ju: I don’t want to get attached to you Joo Hwan: then let it Min Ju: why? Joo Hwan: because I love you He grabbed her face and kiss her softly