F I V E
1469 Words
Kim Technologies and co.
It was just a normal work day in the office. Charles was just scrolling through his phone behind his desk. Today Bobby had visited him and he was sitting at the edge of his desk. Bobby was a very loud and humorous guy unlike Charles. His spiky blonde hair matched his personality pretty much. Even though polar opposite personality, they were very close friends.
" I didn't know she could be like that.." Charles said looking at his phone. Since, the day of the party, he had been pretty distracted with everything. Even in office which was really weird as Charles was known as the workaholic guy and the most motivated employee.
" Who could be like What?" bobby turned to him.
Charles didn't reply staring at his phone. Bobby gave a weird look snatching the phone and stared at the screen. " Oh, you mean Roseanne Park?" he said smirking.
Charles grabbed his phone immediately, " The infamous rude girl started a conversation with me."
" I mean isn't it obvious... since you the main Target??" Bobby replied matter- of- factly. Every girls in the party were finding chance to even say 'Hi' to the Charles Kim. Sonetimes Bobby was envious of his friend, seeing how many girls drooled over him. God really had favorites huh.
Charles looked at the space as if deep thinking.
" You know what charles...Roseanne got the face, the brain, Talent and money. One thing, Her Attitude. If she changed her damn attitude, all the guys will be swooning over her..... even me." Bobby gave a playful look.
Charles wasnt really up to date with the trending internet slangs but he did knew, Bobby would be called a 'simp' from his limited knowledge. " You sure about that? " charles leaned back on his chair.
He stayed silent for a moment. " Yeah, im pretty sure about that."
Charles clicked his tongue playfully. Bobby scooted near him, curious, " Bro what are you thinking??....bro...bro..." he kept poking charles while he shook his head smiling. Charles didnt know why but he suddenly felt playful when talking about Roseanne.
" Also have you heard about Roseanne and her mom not going well together?" bobby said with interest, his eyes lit up excited to talk about some gossips, " I mean they don't have a good relationship and i wonder why."
" Nope, never heard of stupid rumors like that."charles replied in a bored tone.
" It's not a rumor..."
"Okay, and??" charles c****d his eyebrows, " Stop gossiping like a teenage girl."
Bobby just raised his hands, sighing heavily due to his boring friend. Charles really didnt like gossips at all. Such true gentleman. Also the reason why he didnt have any friends besides him. But he dared not say it to him.
Just then his secretary knocked on his door.
" Come in."
" Mr.Kim, you have a visitor waiting for you in your father's office."
" Visitor? whom may i know?"
" Mrs. Park from Rose&J company."
Bobby gave him his playful expression, controlling his laugh. " Get out my office, you dumbass." Charles got up almost kicking bobby who was already running away. Pretty unexpected for him.
'Speaking of the devil.'
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Charles reached outside his father's office and knocked it. " Come in." was his answer.
Opening the door, he saw an elegant lady and his father standing by the window. Looked like they were having an important conversation before he entered.
Mrs. Park gave him a smile, after her eyes landed on him. It looked genuine and pleasant, " Hello Charles."
" Hello Mrs. Park." he smiled and bowed to her, " How are you doing?"
" Oh i'm doing just fine." she replied, " You are really handsome dear-."
He smiled. " - like your father." she continued turning to his father with a smile.
He got confused for a split second but shrugged it off. " O-oh..." Was it a compliment for him or his father? he didnt ask any further.
Mrs.Park, on the other hand, was really pretty for her age and the way she dressed made her look so much younger. She did resemble somehow with Roseanne. " By the way did you meet my daughter Roseanne at the party?"
He came out of his thoughts, " Yes ma'am."
" Then you two must have talked?"
" uhh... yes but only a brief conversation. I had an urgent call for a work so i had to leave the party a little early but i have asked her if we could meet again. So, hopefully we will have a proper conversation." he said with a light smile. It was pretty much disappointing as they were having a good conversation.
" Oh thats sad..." her face drooped but lit up right after, "don't worry dear. You two will be meeting again. And often since me and your dad have planned to be each other's shareholders." she said proudly.
His dad finally spoke with a proud look, " It is a huge opportunity for our company. Since, we are working together, i want you and mrs. Park's daughter to know each other well."
Charles got shocked but he quickly hid it." Well, its a good news to hear. Let's support each other and continue this journey till the end." he gave a smile. Pretty unexpected for him again.
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Lounge cafe
It was a sunny day outside. Roseanne was sitting by the window alone, reading a new book she bought recently.
"Guess the girls aren't visiting today." She thought to herself, closing the book. After finishing her cup of coffee, she stood up and walked out. But she halted when her eyes landed on him.
" Hello miss.Park." Jay gave a cocky smile.
She scrunched her brows, " Hello?" Never had she expected to meet him at this cafe. He rarely came by here and also alone?
" Glad that we came across each other."
Now she raised her brows, " And why so?"
" My dad has invited you for a dinner tonight." he said directly, not wasting a second.
" Ummm.... What did you say??" Roseanne tilted her head slightly facing her left ear towards Jay. Pretending like she hadnt heard him.
" You heard me right." Jay gave an innocent smile.
Roseanne cleared her throat, a little taken aback by the sudden invitation, " I'm sorry but tell Mr.Jeon that i cannot attend since i've other plans...important plans."
" Like what?" Jay raised his chin, making his jawline even more prominent than it already was.
" Umm...like-like uhh..." she tried to come up with an excuse. Her hands were moving on her own, making her look nervous.
" Hmm miss.Park , if you don't attend the dinner tonight then i'll admit that you don't respect my dad and the disrespect that you showed to my dad will surely disappoint him." Jay said with a straight face.
" When did i say that i don't respect Mr.Jeon? I just said-."
" Declining my dad's request IS disrespecting him. I never thought Roseanne park was as thickheaded as this."
" Jay Jeon, did you just call me thickheaded??" Roseanne said with disbelief.
" Yes."
Roseanne took a deep breath, " Jay Jeon, i respect Mr.Jeon with all my heart-."
" Then xxx hall 7pm tonight." he said with a smirk, not wanting a 'no' for an answer. Before Roseanne could give her reply, he turned around leaving.
She stood there mouth half-open blinking multiple times. What have i gotten myself into?
Stamping her feet, she muffled her scream. " Why now all of sudden??!"
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Flashback:
"Anyone you conversed in the party?" mr.Jeon asked reading the paper.
Jay had been avoiding this question. Norman playfully raised his brows at him.
" Um..." Jay touched his nape, ".....Roseanne?"
His dad looked up at him. " Oh i was waiting for you two to talk." he said with a smile.
" Dad, it wasn't a friendly conversation..."
" I wonder how she's doing nowadays."
"She's doing just fine dad..."
" I want you to invite her tonight for dinner." his dad said ignoring what jay said.
" D-dad??? I can't...." jay was now panicking.
" Just tell her i invited her." his dad stood up, " Norman you join too for the dinner.
" It's okay i've some other things to do." Norman replied quickly.
Then his dad left the office.
" DAD.....Are you just leaving??" jay said almost looking like his soul left his body.
" Roseanne?" Norman said confused, " Is it...her...?"
Jay just sighed heavily,ruffling his hair frustrated.
:End flashback
Jay drove away from the cafe when he got a call. He looked at his phone screen which was in the car phone holder.
Ezra.
" YO Jayy..... where are you man? why don't you visit me in the clubhouse??" he whined.
" I'm busy right now."
" You and Harley are BOTH busy. What should i do??"
" where's Harley??"
" Oh Jay, you dont know what happened to him right?"
" No, why whats up?"he scrunched his brows, eyes on the road ahead.
" let's meet tomorrow. I have something important to tell you. About Harley...and him."
Jay gritted his teeth after hearing the last word.
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I've waited long for this.
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