Chapter 23
828 Words
"You’re sleeping with…"
BADUM. BADUM. BADUM. My heart was now doing opera drums in my chest.
Chloe's grin widened, dragging the moment like she was savoring candy.
“You’re sleeping with… Eunji!” she declared, eyes sparkling with victorious mischief.
“What?!” Jaemin sputtered, caught so off guard he almost choked on his own breath.
“Eunji, your secretary,” Chloe nodded proudly, as if she had cracked the biggest mystery of the century. "You two were all over each other at the club!"
“We were not all over each other,” Jaemin said, wide-eyed, desperately trying to keep his cool. "She was just… patching me up."
“Yeah, with her lips?” Chloe smirked, crossing her arms like the smug older sister she was. "Oh and you guys were at it at the office too...I found a piece of her torn skirt in your office the other day."
Jaemin looked at my direction for a second, then his ears turned red. From behind the curtain, I had to bite my lip to stop myself from squealing. Eunji? How did I not see this coming?
Jaemin rubbed his temples. “You’re imagining things, Chloe.”
“Am I?” she raised a brow. "Cause I asked her about you the other day and she blushed so hard, she nearly passed out."
“Eunji blushes when someone asks her about lunch.”
“Mmm, convenient.” Chloe twirled around, heading for the door. "Anyway, I'm glad you’re not alone. I’ll keep checking on you, but it's good you have someone...even if it’s your secretary."
Jaemin flashed a polite smile. “Yeah, sure. Thanks, Chloe.”
“Bye, lover boy!” She called out, giggling as she disappeared.
The door clicked shut, but I waited for a while then,“I AM GOING TO DIE!” I exploded, coming out from behind the curtain, my hair was a total mess of panic. “I nearly had a heart attack!”
“You’re welcome,” Jaemin said, unbothered, his signature lazy grin in place. “Crisis averted...Mission complete... Gold star for me.”
“Gold star?!” I shrieked. “She thought you were sleeping with your secretary! You’re going to have to live with that lie!”
I started changing to my dress, Jaemin trying to touch my breasts while my dress covered my eyes. "Hey!" I spanked his hands off me.
“Better than her knowing the truth...you said you don't want her to know.” He winked, still looking at my body like he wanted to eat me raw. “Plus, it’s not like Eunji will deny it...She’s always had a soft spot for me.”
“Wow, you're using her cause she likes you.” I huffed, grabbing my bag. “I feel sorry for her.”
“That's her cup of tea. I told her to back off but she didn't. But what's more important is that you like me.”
“No, I don’t.”
“Say it again, maybe you’ll convince yourself.”
“I don’t...”
He kissed me with a rush, just a soft press of his lips to mine, shutting me up instantly.
“You do,” he whispered against my lips.
“Jaemin!” I shoved him lightly, face burning. “Stop doing that!”
“Why? You like that too.”
“Urgh!” I spun around to leave, my brain short-circuiting.
“Wait,” he called after me, his voice suddenly soft. “See you at work?”
I hesitated at the door. “Let me make this clear, we’re… Boss and employee, okay?” I said, glancing back at him.
“Boss-employee in special friends zone,” he corrected, his smile tugging at my heart.
I rolled my eyes but couldn't fight my grin. “Urgh! How did you formulate that?
I slipped out, my heart doing flips as I was conscious that Chloe might be around.
Back at the dorm, I was trying to act normal like I hadn't been nearly caught in a steamy post-bathroom-saga when my phone buzzed with a notification.
Message from Housing Office: Due to your internship placement, you are required to vacate the dormitory by the end of the week. Contact administration for assistance.
I blinked. Then I blinked again.
Vacate? This week? Why now? What was I going to do?
"I don't want to depend on Chloe, definitely can't stay with Jaemin...do I have to use my savings for rent a place outside?" I spoke to myself looking depressed.
I quickly dressed up and stepped out to get to work. Then Chloe's started calling. I stared at the screen, feeling guilty. I was always happy to see Chloe calling me but now my heart was burdened.
"Hey Chloe! What's up?"
"You followed Jaemin home last night..." Chloe asked, with no greetings what so ever.
I stood with the phone on my hand, frozen but my heart beating fast.
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