Two
Ten years later
Park Jimin stared critically at the group of models catwalking past him all the while massaging his chin thoughtfully.
"Mariah! Mariah!" he shouted in a gentle voice as he walked towards a tall white model with long curly blonde hair. He gave her a full smile as he reached her.
"Mariah!" He said with a sigh. "You are the main model for tomorrow. I need you to show me your confidence...your aura. I want to see all of that sass while wearing the dress. Is that alright?"
Mariah nodded with a small smile.
"Okay!" Jimin squealed stepping away from her to let her do her thing and my was she breath taking as she strutted down the runway that Jimin found himself clapping thunderously.
"That's right... That's exactly what I want. You're awesome!" he shouted excitedly.
"You see that everyone, that's exactly what I want to see!" he yelled then got interrupted when his phone was pushed at him by his personal assistant. He rolled his eyes and breathed deeply.
"What is it Yuna? I'm busy!"
"It's from Bangtan shoes company...The director wants to speak to you" Yuna answered.
Jimin grew worried. "What does she want to talk to me about?"
He snatched the phone from Yuna's hand.
"Director Sunmi, is everything okay? All is set for tomorrow?" he said smiling into the phone.
He heard a heavy sigh and raspy breathing at the other line and he knew something was wrong.
"Sunmi shi...what's wrong?"
"I'm afraid I have bad news!"
A sudden dread began to fill Jimin's heart.
"What's going on?"
"The management said they aren't going ahead with the arrangement to send you the shoes tomorrow!"
His heart beat faster in shock. "What? But why? I already signed a contract. You can't do this to me. The fashion show is tomorrow and I really need those shoes" he shouted in despair
"I'm sorry Park Jimin. I tried to talk to management but I was told it was ordered by the new CEO who just returned from abroad last week"
Jimin's blood began to boil. Who the hell did this new CEO think he was to act rashly like this.
"He has been cancelling a lot of activities since he took control. He's a total control freak and a real tyrant. He said he would pay any fees listed in the contract" Sunmi continued.
Jimin fumed "I don't fucking need his money. I need those shoes and I must get them. He has no idea who he's messing with"
"I'm sorry Mr Park"
"It looks like I will have to take care of this issue myself. I'm coming over to the company. I have to meet this new CEO of yours"
"Right now?"
"Yes right now!" he yelled failing woefully to control his anger.
"Oh... Okay. I'll meet you when you get here" she said and ended the call. Jimin thrusted the phone towards Yuna.
"Cancel all my schedules. I'm heading to Bangtan shoes now" he said
"Should i also cancel dinner with Mr Min Yoongi?"
Jimin thought for a moment. "No... Leave it. I'll make it to the dinner"
He turned to the models "Girls and boys. Why don't you all rest for now. Practice is over" He shouted in a loud firm voice as he marched off clearly in a foul mood.
Everyone knew better than to stand in his way when he was angry. He could be a savage and could hurt a lot of feelings whenever his emotions took over him. So everyone ducked out of his way and he walked past. He went out of the building and his chauffeur opened his car door for him. Even though he had the money to employ a driver, he preferred driving himself. He was too impatient and critical with everyone and everything which is why the only person he could ever trust was himself.
He entered his car and drove off thinking about this new CEO. He hated things happening when he never planned for them. Bangtan shoes was the biggest shoe company in the whole of Asia and every fashion designer dreamed of collaborating with them because their designs where flawless and unique creating some kind of essence in your clothes when showcasing them on the run way but they didn't collaborate with just anyone and Jimin understood that so he spent years building up his portfolio in other to secure a contract with them.
Winning the award for Asian best designer three years in a row, creating a brand JM designs with his clothes and unisex bags, in a span of eight years since his career, he had gradually become a very prominent fashion icon not only around Asia but across the world so it wasn't a surprise when Bangtan shoes finally agreed for the collaboration. He signed a three year contract with them earlier this month and for this latest fashion show he was hosting, he was showcasing their shoes along with his designs.
When he thought of how long and how hard he had worked to get to this point only for everything to get snatched right from under his nose all because of the arrival of this stupid new CEO made his blood boil as he clenched his fists tightly on the steering wheel.
He sped up on the highway for nearly an hour since the company was located at the outskirts of town. When he arrived, he parked his car in front of the magnificent gate. He got out and stared full of awe at the magnificent structure, gazing at the wide glass windows feeling nervous inside but he shrugged off the feeling and marched through the front door of the building. As soon as he entered, a tall slim woman rushed towards him looking quite nervous. She stopped in front of him and bowed her heard.
"Mr Park" she muttered softly, her lips trembling.
"I need to meet with your CEO immediately "
Sunmi looked extremely agitated. "You can't do this now. We could set up a meeting..."
Jimin rolled his eyes "I can't wait for the so called meeting. My fashion show is tomorrow and i need those shoes"
He took a deep long breath trying to control his anger. "Look here Sunmi, I am going to sue this entire company if I don't get what I want you understand?" He barked.
Sunmi sighed wearily as eyes from every direction peered at them.
"Okay... Come with me but you'll be responsible if I loose my job!"
Jimin snorted "Why would I be responsible? if not for anything, you owe me"
Sunmi didn't reply back because she knew he was right. She just swallowed hard.
"Please come with me!"
She began to walk towards the elevator and Jimin followed behind her. He was seething with rage and couldn't calm down no matter how hard he tried. He hated unplanned events and this was one of those times he truly hated. They finally reached the final floor and got out of the elevator.
Sunmi began to walk through the narrow hallway till she arrived in front of a white door. In front of the door sat a pale looking woman with dark circles under her eyes. She looked so stressed out as though she hadn't been getting enough rest.
"How may I help you?" she asked with a tired voice.
"We would like to see the CEO"
The woman stared at them. "The receptionist in the first floor should have informed me of this. Do you have an appointment?"
Jimin stepped forward.
"No I don't but I must see your boss" he said
The secretary got up defensively.
"I'm afraid I can't do that sir!" she said
"And why not?" Jimin attacked frowning.
"It's because you don't have an appointment and my boss will kill me if I let you in!"
Jimin scoffed. "Kill you? That's ridiculous. Just step aside and let me through!"
"I'm sorry I can't let you in!"
"Do you know who I am?" Jimin said staring in disbelief at the woman.
"I know who you are. You are the famous designer Park Jimin but sorry, I fear my boss more so please make an appointment first before seeing him" The secretary said.
Sunmi heaved heavily. "Can't you do us a favor?"
The secretary shook his head. "Don't you know who he is? He's the devil! The devil himself!" she cried in a shrill voice when the door suddenly busted open. Everyone gasped.
"What the hell is going on here?"
A deep voice rang out boldly in front of them. That voice made Jimin's skin crawl with tension and take a step back. When he looked up, his eyes caught sight of the man standing in front of the door but his breath suddenly hitched as his eyes rounded in recognition at the appearance of his ex. The man who had shattered his world, broke his heart into pieces and made him into this workaholic ambitious person he is now. The asshole whose name is Kim Taehyung!
I finally uploaded the second chapter. I have been really busy these days but I'll try and update faster. Anyway, thanks for reading and enjoy your day!
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