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Point Of View
– Joon –
“Okay I’ll go ahead now. I’ll see you tomorrow.” I said and patted his back.
I had a small talk with John, he informed me about the team lunch next week.
I made my way out of the store and saw Greg outside. I waved when he saw me, I rushed to his place.
“I told you, I can just grab a bus.” I told him when I reached him.
He shook his head and smiled.
“This is what boss Trusselle told me to do and I don’t want to disobey his orders.” he replied.
I just didn’t want him to fetch me off. I was not used to these things.
“No one would want to go against his words.” he added and I smiled weekly.
“I’m sorry Greg.” I apologized.
I knew how strict Trusselle was, depending on what we had talked about when we were sharing stories back then.
“We shouldn’t be late. Let’s go Joon.”
We got in the car and once we were ready to go I took the frappe from the paper bag, I prepared this for him.
This was the least thing I can do to pay him back, he was so kind to me.
“Here Greg, for you.” I said unsurely. I was always shy when it’s about approaching.
I saw that he wasn’t expecting it, his expression showed it.
“T-thank.. oh Joon thank you.” he said sounding so touched and it made me feel grateful as well.
“I feel like I’m with boss Trusselle, kids nowadays are generous.”
I smiled. Trusselle must be a very good person.
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Point Of View
– Trusselle –
“I should get his number later.”
I told myself. I was waiting for Joon, had been waiting for like 30 minutes now.
I told him to go straight to my office. I also let him know where he can find my office.
I forgot to get his number earlier when we were having breakfast together. Yes together. I always made sure he’s not starving.
I stood up and started walking out of my room. I needed to go to my parents’ office to let them know.
Joon might have been working overtime. And I will just wait for him at the Coffee Bazaar.
I reached the office and made my way inside. I was about to start walking since their table was placed at the corner when I heard them talking.
I stopped to let them finish talking.
“What’s with the greatest mood?”
I heard my mom’s question as she talked, I can say she was talking to her assistants.
She’s really close to her employees, dad wasn’t.
“Oh mrs. Ellison don’t talk to her, she’s crazy.”
“No I’m just happy!”
“We happened to meet a Korean at the waiting lounge and since this girl is too aggressive with boys.. she approached the guy and asked if he needs anything.”
“And he said he’s good and smiled at me..”
Depending on the voices of her assistants, I can say they were really romantically excited like their lives depended on it.
But wait, were they talking about a korean guy?
“You know what mrs. Ellison? The korean boy smells so good!”
After I heard that I rushed and made my way to the first floor of our building.
Waiting lounge? At the waiting lounge? What was he doing there?! Had he already been waiting there for so long? But I told him to go straight to my office.
Once I was on the first floor I gave my eyes a tour of the waiting lounge and there he was!
I started walking to his place when I realized that he’s talking to some people, our employees to be specific.
“You’re so tall!”
“Koreans are really handsome!”
“Who are you waiting for? Do you need some help?”
“We are working at the information center, we can help you.”
“What’s your name?”
Were all the words I heard. They were all focused to Joon, not even noticing I was heading to their place.
I frowned as Joon gave his name to them.
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Point Of View
– Joon –
“I’m Joon.”
I told them and forced a smile, I was shy.
I was being eaten alive here!
Employees were approaching me. I can think I got 4 ladies here now, though they were all pretty.
This was the fourth time a group of ladies in this building approached me.
I had been waiting here at the waiting lounge for couple of minutes now.
It’s good to be here inside the building of ALD Company, the atmosphere was so welcoming. I just can’t imagine that I lived in the house of the owners of this building.
I wondered if the meeting was done now. I can’t wait to see Trusselle, I miss him.
The ladies were talking to me but I wasn’t paying attention because I was still busy inspecting this building.
It was so huge and perfect. The ambiance was so warm and very pleasant. Elegance everywhere.
What caught my attention was the big picture over the wall. It was a woman, I think she’s on her late twenties.
Until there was a voice that suddenly cut everything off.
Ladies went speechless. I turned around to find the source of the voice and it was like a smile automatically escaped from my mouth.
It was the guy I was missing so much!
I stood up straight and just stared at him.
He looked so good in his office clothes. He was wearing a dark blue checkered coat and tie. I can see his long legs since his suit served his figure well.
He really did look so good! I was lucky, this guy was so attractive.
“What are you guys doing here?”
Was his question as he turned his head to the ladies. They were speechless and I can see that they’re scared.
He’s giving them an uninterested and unpleasant look.
No wonder. Trusselle was a scary boss to them, even to us when he was in our store back then. All of the employees were scared of him.
“N-no they were just talking to me. I needed help, that’s why.” I interfered and walked near him.
I wrapped my both hands on his elbow when I reached him.
“Ahh t-thank you guys.. for the help..” I told them trying to smile to convince them.
They might be wondering why I said I needed help, even I didn’t.
I was just trying to save them.
They left after excusing themselves to Trusselle.
“You’re scaring them.” I told him when we were alone.
“Are you sure you needed help? I don’t think so.” he replied looking at me.
I smiled as I saw his face closer. Why he looked so attractive?
“They even asked for your name. I’m afraid next time you will fall for somebody who’s being good to you.” he added when he frowned.
What was he talking about?
“I just don’t fall.” I insisted and frowned the same way he did trying to be persistent.
“I told you to go straight to my office once you get here.” he said and raised his right eyebrow.
I sighed, I didn’t think I will win against him. Never will I.
I turned my eyes away from him and just stared to the people going in and out of the building.
I gave up. He’s the boss anyway.
“Oh you’re turning into a puppy. Those korean eyes.. I’m sorry don’t be mad.”
He said and I felt his arm pulled me closer against his body.
I smiled automatically, I just can’t help! He’s being sweet again. This was what I always missed when he’s not around.
“I’m sorry too.” I replied parting ourselves from his discreet hug. There’s a lot of people around.
“Okay let’s go to my office so I can hug you as much as I want.” he cheered and grabbed my forearm to drag me with care.
“How many floors?” I asked curiously when we entered the lift.
“Just only 23. Our offices are on that floor.” he replied and laid his back against the corner.
“How’s your shift? Are you tired?” he added giving me a smile.
I found him so good in his suit, really.
“I’m not. It feels so good working with my colleagues, they are all nice and they make work easy there’s no reason to feel tired.” I answered smiling.
“That’s cool. Sooner I’ll be handling this company and I would like to work with you. What do you think?” he said and his face lit up.
“I can’t be bartender here.” I told him laughing.
“No. I just want you to be next to me while I’m busy working.” he replied seriously.
I frowned. How could that be? But.. but that sounded awesome right?
“Anyway, next time Joon when you’re not at home I don’t want you wearing lousy shirts like that okay?” he told me and he walked to me.
He pulled my shirt up a little, covering the bottom part of my neck.
“Why? Is it bad?” I asked curiously.
“It’s good. You’re just showing your collarbone and I don’t want others to see it.”
I simply smiled knowing the reason why.
“Can I ask why?” I made a question.
“That’s mine and they are not allowed to see my property.” was his answer.
I almost laughed with his answer. I can’t help. I just felt happy about it.
“You already have a property huh? How about me? What property do I have?” I asked raising my left eyebrow.
“Why? What do you want?” he said giving me a seductive voice.
I frowned and gave him a smack over his chest
“Aww!” he cringed and placed his hand where I hit him.
“Your words.” I scolded him.
“Oh come on my little korean is here again, I’m sorry..” he said and placed his right arm around my shoulder as we got off the lift. “Don’t worry this floor is for my family and parents’ assistants only.”
I pulled his hands up from my shoulder to my nose and smelled it. I really missed him.
“Can I say I miss you?” I asked keeping his right hand against my nose.
He stopped walking making me stop too.
“R-really? Are y-you serious?” were his words as if he heard the most unexpected things ever in his life.
“Do I look like I was just kidding?” I replied and he shook his head right away.
“What I mean is I wasn’t expecting that. I thought I’m just the one who’s always missing you when you’re not around.” he explained and his voice was so soft.
My world fell apart, it can’t take this sweetness. I exploded.
“I’m just shy to show my feelings, it’s getting deeper I guess?” I admitted and covered my eyes against his hand.
He’s making me feel awkward!
“Ohhh.. come on! You’re making me feel lucky.” I heard him say until he hugged me. “Thank you for that.”
Hmm I felt the same way. I hugged him back, very tight.
“I bought food, I want you to eat them all okay?” he told me and I just nodded a yes.
Like I had a choice? He always gave me food and I was always required to finish them all.
I parted from the hug and stared at his eyes, they were glittering and I found this view so valuable.
“So again, how about me? What property do I have?” I made a question again, smiling.
We stayed silent for a second.
“Everything about me? I’m serious.” he answered and smiled too.
I should take care of this man, he’s so good. I appreciated everything about him and his care.
“Hey? Hi Joon? I thought you’re not coming.”
We turned around and it was mrs. Ellison, his mother.
“Hi. Good evening.” I greeted and we started walking to approach her.
“Trusselle has been waiting for you for almost an hour now. We thought you’re not coming. Come on to my office! I got something I want you to try.” she invited excitedly and rushed to her office.
I saw Trusselle looking defeated.
I asked him why and he said we were supposed to be in his office so we can cuddle. I laughed over his reason.
I pulled him and we entered the office of his parents.
..
“Really? It’s actually a taster, we received an email from an entrepreneur asking for our partnership. So they sent those samples for us to taste and to consider their offer.” mrs. Ellison stated while I was tasting the different slices of cakes on the table.
“They will be opening their cake store next month, I asked one of my assistants to check the place of the said store and it’s quite good.” Trusselle added.
His mom and dad were busy checking the tablet in front of them. They were checking more information about the offer.
“Joon what do you think?”
I raised my head to face mr. Ellison as he made a question for me. I smiled weakly, I was hesitating to give an answer.
“Why dear?” mrs. Ellison’s words, worried.
“I.. I t-think..” I stuttered and took a bit of the cake again.
“Come on Joon.” Trusselle said and I felt his hand rubbing my back.
“I don’t think it’s good.” I replied and forced a smile to them. “To be honest, it d-doesn’t t-taste good. These should be sweets, I think they need to work on the sweetness.”
Finally I was able to speak. I waited for their reactions and they were not disappointed or anything, except mrs. Ellison.
“We were expecting that. We tried to reconsider thinking that they can improve it but like what you have said, it’s really not good. Okay let’s reject the offer.” mr. Ellison tried to smile as well.
I saw that mrs. Ellison was having her phone over her ear.
“Yes, Kathryn I want you to let them know that we are rejecting their offer. Thank you.” she said and I can see that she’s not happy.
“We were trying to reconsider the offer since my mom really wants to work with a pastry business.”
Oh so that’s the reason. I got it now.
“Okay so I’ll take Joon now, we need to go to my office. See you later dad and mom.” he waved and dragged me carefully.
He loved to drag me, as always. I was always like a kid being dragged by his parents.
..
“Here. This is my office.” he said as we entered a room.
I closed the door behind me and wrapped my hands around his waist.
I can feel that he stayed still inside my arms.
“You know what? You’re surprising me. Look you’re the first one to hug here, I was actually about to hug you.” he told me and I leaned my chin over his shoulder.
“This is the first day we’re away from each other. I think I really miss you.” I admitted while giving my eye a tour of his office.
Trusselle was really good, he really had a good taste.
“Oh.. you’re making me excited, romantically. Do you know that?” he replied and moved his head to his right making our face an inch closer now.
I smiled when our eyes met. I sniffed against his nose, until we kissed very slowly cherishing the moment.
I felt so happy thinking that this was really happening. If this was a dream there’s no way I wanted to wake up.
“You always smell good Joon, why? You don’t even use any perfume.” he said smiling as we parted from the kiss.
I just smiled and shook my head.
“Oh come on, I’m so lucky to have you.” he cooed and hugged me.
We stayed still, just hugging each other.
How I wish, that this will never end.
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“Make it the best, okay?”
Were Trusselle’s words while helping me fix the tools.
It’s 11 o’clock in the evening right now and we were still awake, as always.
“Sure. For my boss.” I replied and he gave me a quick kiss on my cheek.
We were in the kitchen and he requested a double chocolate, frappe.
I was making 2, his was his requested flavor and mine was vanilla cream.
“Let me look something to eat, one second.” he said and walked to the fridge.
I started making our frappe.
“Are you sure with the competition?” I asked looking at his back, he had his body bent over and busy checking the fridge.
“Why? Don’t you want me to continue it?” he replied.
“N-no! I mean I w-was just asking..” I denied.
When we were in his room, he told me about the meeting he had earlier in the morning with his coach.
Finally I got to know it now, I never expected him to let me know about it.
I saw his trophies, some of them were from taekwondo competitions and I wasn’t expecting that he was still playing that sport.
Though he had already told me before that it’s his favorite.l.
“Don’t you worry, Trusselle is a professional so he will be absolutely safe.”
I raised my head from what I was doing and saw Sandra, she’s wearing pajamas and she looked so nice in it.
I smiled as a response to what she said.
“Oh yeah! Sandra I have something to give to you.” I said and her face lit up.
I can see Trusselle who’s watching us now. He gave me a curious look.
I left what I was doing for a moment and excused myself to rush upstairs.
I entered Trusselle’s room looking for my bag pack.
“Come on.” I said when I got the small paper bag.
It was a very small paper bag, like 3 inches of height.
I felt happy walking out of the room, I hoped she will like this.
I rushed downstairs seeing Trusselle and his sister at the table, they were talking to each other.
I walked slowly and stared at them, it’s nice seeing how closed he was to his sister. This just meant that he’s really a good guy.
Being close to your sister meant everything, right?
I strode when they saw me coming.
Once I reached them I placed the little paper bag on the table that caught their attentions.
“This is for me? What’s this? Oh seriously? It’s been a long time since I received a gift.” she cheered in awe.
Her tone of voice proved how fascinated she was. She was really not expecting it right? I felt shy.
“‘Can I open it now?” she asked me and I just nodded.
“That’s very simple and cheap I know.. but my mom told me that if ever I were to give a present to a woman, it must be a hairpin.” I told her, I was shy.
We got the view of the hairpin.
“I can still remember what she said.. that small things will always make a woman beautiful, especially if it is something that is related to their hair.” I added and felt so proud for still remembering what my mom told me.
I missed her and it surprised me for not feeling sad. Whenever I missed my mom I always felt broken but now it surprised me, I didn’t feel sad and I can feel complete happiness.
It was like there’s something in me that has changed, I no longer feel alone?
Sandra just stared at me for a second, just a warm smile made me know she’s grateful.
“Oh Trusselle put it for me, come on!” Sandra requested excitedly. “Joon this is absolutely perfect!” she told me as she looked herself on the screen of her phone.
I was happy she liked it.
“Can I hug you?”
Hug me?
I did smile and walked to her. She stood up with her big smile and hugged me.
I gave her a tight hug, it felt so warm.
“This is a small thing yeah but I really do appreciate it. I’ll surely wear this at work.” I just nodded, wasn’t expecting it.
“Thank you Joon.” she smiled.
“You are welcome Sandra.” I replied. “Do you still remember when we talked about your high school experience?”
She frowned remembering what I was talking about.
“Yeah? When I missed the chance to dance with my friend.” she said and I nodded.
“Now it’s good, you told me that. I was able to come to our outing and.. and it was a great experience.” I smiled referring to what happened between Trusselle and I during our outing with my colleagues.
“Oh seriously? You made me wonder why!” she said making me bit my lower lip.
I saw Trusselle and he was smirking.
It’s just so nice to be in this moment, so thankful to meet them.
And we all stayed a little longer in the kitchen, talking about different things. I also made a pink milk for Sandra.
It just made me happy, seeing myself next to them. I didn’t feel lonely anymore, I felt like complete.
“So every weekend you’ll be at the gym for your Taekwondo training?” Sandra’s question.
I looked at Trusselle, he was really happy for playing Taekwondo.
“Yap. And weekdays I’ll be at the office. But not so sure though, I got something to pay attention and prioritize. So I’m not expecting myself to be busy playing Taekwondo.” he said giving me a quick look.
I looked down, he’s cute while saying that.
“Oh? Really? Can I know?” his sister replied curiously.
“Soon Sandra.” he was smiling.
I bit my lip. This couldn’t be. I was afraid Sandra will not like the idea.
“Anyway, I’ll be in the office every weekdays. Investors are approaching this coming new year, mom told me.” Sandra growled.
“Me too, I need to be in the office every weekdays.” he added.
I felt like they were both busy since then. They must be having a big business.
“You always scold our employees.” he got a smack from his sister, his eyes went curved,
“They deserve it!” was his reply, his voice was firm.
I sighed discreetly in disbelief. Earlier as we walked out of their building I noticed that their employees admired him so much, I can see from their stares but I can say that they were so scared to approach or get near to his presence.
I wondered how strict he really was as a boss.
I smiled when I saw both of them staring at me.
“Yeah?” was all I said.
I was busy thinking about him and forgot to join them with their small talks.
“Oh Sandra you shouldn’t be opening this topic.” he said and he looked so uncomfortable, I didn’t know but he couldn’t look straight at me.
Why?
“See? I can’t believe this. Now you’re shy because Joon can hear it?” his sister almost laughed.
I smiled weakly seeing how unbelievable she was. What was she talking about?
“Well anyway, we need that in our company. Dad raised you in that way, first and foremost.” she added.
I looked at Trusselle and he smiled helpless when our eyes met.
I got it. I smiled. Have not I told him that I liked him the way he was?
It’s funny to see that he can’t talk back against his sister, he can’t even defend himself.
“But I know he’s good, he c-cares.” I assured and smiled at Sandra.
I saw that she smiled back and nodded.
“I know that, I won’t disagree.” she agreed as she stood up. “I’ll go ahead boys, I need to sleep. Thanks again Joon for this.” she added pointing the hairpin on her hair.
I nodded and my smile grew bigger. Her eyes can tell me how she really liked it.
She started walking away from us and I stood up. I started cleaning table.
Trusselle didn’t raise his head since her sister left. I let him and made myself busy cleaning.
I walked to the shrink to wash dishes. I got used to these kinds of stuffs. I lived alone and did everything about household things.
“Haaay my sister is too lucky, she even received a gift today.”
I heard Trusselle say.
Wait. What did he say?
Hmm, jealousy was all over his voice.
I frowned and turned my head around to look at him.
He was still focused on the frappe he’s playing, passing it over each of his hands.
“I gave her a present because I would like to thank her.” I explained and continued doing the household.
But wait, why was I explaining?
“Haaaay.. I wonder if there is someone who is thankful to have me.” I heard him again and felt a pair of arms wrapping around my waist.
I was. I was very thankful to have this american guy.
I smiled as he made an effort to see my face, like his head was popping out from behind. He was behind me, almost hugging me from my back.
“Do you feel sleepy?” I made a question once done washing the dishes.
I got myself out of his arms and turned myself around to face him.
We were now facing each other and he placed his hands over the sink. I felt a little weak, being locked by his two arms made me.
“Why?” he asked, his eyes were so perfect tonight.
“Can we take a walk?” I tried to focus.
His face was moving closer to mine until our noses went against each other.
He closed his eyes and hugged me.
“I’m starting to get addicted to you, I can’t help.” he mumbled softly.
If this was still a dream, please never wake me up. This was so complete and perfect. I was afraid I would not be able to live if this was just a dream.
Until we parted and he grabbed my hand.
“Having you under stars would be great.” he smiled.
As we reached the door of the house he told me to stay still and he rushed upstairs.
I waited for him with a smile on my face. I was thinking about giving him a gift since he seemed to be jealous of his sister getting one from me.
I knew Trusselle. Even he had a strong presence and personality he’s still like a kid. I would love to give him something that will always make him smile.
“Here. Put this on. It’s cold outside.”
I heard and saw him approaching.
“Ohh..” was all I said when my eyes caught what he was holding.
His jacket, that “turned” to be my favorite!
I extended my hand to take it but he refused, making me ask him why.
“Let me help you put it.” he said smiling and I was like a child obeying his parent’s instructions.
“Great. My jacket really looks so perfect on you.” he told me pulling closer the jacket around my shoulder.
“You’re giving me so much reason to like you huh? Is this your plan?” I frowned smiling.
We both laughed with the idea. He wrapped my shoulder using his right arm and we started walking.
We talked about a lot of things, his plans for the Taekwondo competition, his plans for their company and for his family.
Deep in my heart, I felt proud. I found him so great as a man thinking about his family.
And one of his plans that caught my whole attention.. it was us. Yes us. He told me that he also had plans for the both of us.
I was so happy to hear everything he said about his plans for us but there’s this feeling that’s making me a little uncomfortable.
Hearing all of his words and his plans made me feel guilty. I asked myself, did he deserve me? I can’t even give him a family.
I am sorry Trusselle but I don’t think I would be able to give you a good life, a perfect life.
But as long as I can, I’d always make sure to make him feel loved.. by me.
We continued walking, he grabbed my hand. We stayed silent. I prayed quickly, hoping that my fate was to have this hand in mine for the rest of my life.
I stopped from walking and pulled him a little closer to me.
“My reason for giving your sister a present is to thank her, she told me to come to the party.” I started. “If I didn’t there would be no kiss.”
I bit my lip realizing how perfect my decision was. I raised my right hand and run my fingers through his left eyebrow. I adored his features.
“I must thank her.” he smiled. “If I could kiss you right now I would, but I’m too much afraid you will get mad at me so I’m saving it. I can’t wait to get home.”
I smiled again. He’s full of those sweet words.
“Until what time are you staying at work tomorrow?” I asked.
“Anytime, I can come and go. Why?” was his reply.
That’s nice. He’s a boss. Really.
“Can we go out?” I asked, trying to sound normal. Butterflies in my tummy!
His eyes grew bigger like he heard the most unbelievable invite in the world.
“A-are you serious?” he replied in disbelief and his facial expression was priceless.
I thought I should have asked him this question inside his room, so I can hug and kiss him right away for giving me this kind of look!
“I am. Do you wanna go out with me? Like a simple date?” I made a question again. He was giving me the brightest smile now!
Tomorrow will be our salary day! And I would like to take him out the best that I could.
I may not have the money to afford expensive dates but at least taking him out on my own way will be a great idea, right?
But should I really need to take him out? I have some plans, something I thought would be great.
“I surely do! Why would not I? Feels so lucky hearing that question.” he assured excitedly and hugged me.
It was a different hug! It’s full of pleasure.
I wrapped both of my hands around his back, pulling his body closer to mine.
“Come on! Let’s head back home. I want more of you.”
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