Mirae has been a maid of one of the highest and richest families in the country. She has been working for them for over five years. She has never had a problem, not even a slip. Whatever they ordered her to do, she would do it without complaining. They saved her from living a poor life in the streets. But to repay them, she had to work for food and shelter.

"Miss Mirae, please tell my son breakfast is ready", Mr. Park said, reading the newspaper as he chewed on his food.

"Yes sir", she said.

She walked along the hallways, fixing her maid outfit as she passed each door. When she arrived in front of the right room, she knocked before getting permission to enter the room.

"Sir, your breakfast is ready", she announced, Boeing your head.

"Mirae, how many times have I told you not to call me sir. I've known you for how long now? Call me Jimin", he chuckled as he fixed his bed.

She always admired her boss' son. Though she knew her limits. A relationship between the rich and the help is forbidden. If one chooses to disobey that rule, they will be put into holding.

"I cannot sir. I must follow your father's rules. And I was informed to let you know that your breakfast will get cold", she smiled.

"Alright. I just need to change", he said.

"Am I dismissed?", she asked.

"Mirae, stop being so formal. We're friends..right?", he asked, laughing.

She smiled and lightly bowed her head before closing his door. She went back into the kitchen to continue with her chores.

She never complained one bit about the chores they leave her to do. She's grateful they took her into their home when she was struggling instead of throwing her like trash.

As she dried the dishes, she heard footsteps getting closer.

"Hey, let me help", Jimin said as he grabbed the plate out of her hand.

"Thats not necessary. I must do this", she said, trying to get the plate out of his hands.

"You work so hard. You must get tired. Let me do this for you", he said as he moved away.

"If your father sees you doing the dishes, he'll think wrong of me. Please let me finish", she begged.

"Fine. But you have to let me buy you something to eat", he said, handing her back the plate.

"I cannot let you do that. You must not waste your money on me. Aren't you getting ready to study abroad? You must save your money for that opportunity", she said, drying the last plate.

"I can spend a few dollars to buy you a meal. Come on. You're always stuck in this house. You do so much for us. Let me do this for you", he said softly.

"Sir-"

He interrupted her by wiping bubbles on her nose. He smiled cheekily as her cheeks turned red.

"Son."

Both Jimin and Mirae turned towards the kitchen table to see his father standing up. Mirae quickly wiped away the bubbles and apologized to Mr. Park.

"I must speak to you...alone", Mr. Park said to Jimin.

He glanced over at Mirae, signaling her to leave them alone to talk. She excused herself and headed towards the front yard to water the plants.

"You do realize that she is a maid, right? And you are the son of the richest CEOs. Whatever you're planning to woo her, I advise you not to do that", Mr. Park said in his deep voice.

"I'm just being friendly, father", Jimin responded.

"If I find out there is something going on with you two, there will be consequences. Understand?", Mr. Park said.

"Yes father", Jimin said.

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Mirae was organizing the laundry. Her feet were in pain but she had to ignore it and continue her work. There were a few times she wanted to lay down all day but laziness can not interfere.

"Miss Mirae, you've done enough. Get some rest", Mr. Park ordered.

"Yes sir. Good night", she smiled and headed off to her room.

She sighed in relief as she took off her shoes. If only she can get a foot massage that way she can be more energized for tomorrow's work. She was about to head to bed when she heard knocking on her window.

"Hm?", she glanced over at the window and gasped as she saw Jimin waving at her.

"Sir, what are you doing?? You're gonna get hurt", she said as she noticed he was too close to the edge.

"I will get off..but you have to come with me to watch a movie. Take a break", he said.

"I have already mentioned we cannot because-"

"Screw the rules. You deserve a break, a night out. I won't tell if you won't", he said.

"I cannot tell a lie to your father either", she said.

"You're hurting my feelings Mirae. So..I order you to go out with me. If you disobey, there will be consequences", Jimin said.

"Mm..okay. I'll go. But not too late. I must wake up early to start on my chores", she mentioned.

He smiled and gave her time to change. He helped her out of the window and carefully walked out of the perimeter. She kept glancing at her watch.

"Don't worry. We'll be back just in time", Jimin smiled.

Mirae knew this was a bad idea but she couldn't help what she was missing out. Jimin had bought two tickets and escorted her to one of the seats from the movie theater.

During the movie, Jimin would tease Mirae. He kept wanting to feed her popcorn but she would shy away. After the movie was finished, Jimin showed her a spot he enjoys.

"Here Mirae, try this", Jimin said.

She shrieked as she noticed what he was holding was not cooked meat but crickets.

"I am so sorry sir for reacting this way", she bowed apologetically, getting a strange stare from the vendor.

"Aha, Mirae What are you doing? You don't need to apologize", Jimin laughed nervously, afraid he scared her away.

He payed and grabbed her hand, heading towards back home.

"Sir what are you doing? Someone might see. This is unprofessional of me", Mirae panicked as she looked around.

She tried pulling away but his grip tightened. He seemed so confident to be walking around, holding hands with his maid.

"I told you not to call me sir", he said.

"I'm sorry sir", she apologized, blushing as she was embarrassed.

He chuckled and teased her red cheeks. She was afraid some acquaintances of the family will recognize them and will inform Mr. Park.

"Stop worrying. We're fine. Trust me", he smiled down at her.

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Jimin helped Mirae climb up to her room. As she climbed through her window, she stepped on something and tripped. Jimin quickly jumped in to check if she was alright.

"Are you hurt?", he asked, carrying her to the bed.

"Sir I'm fine. Don't worry about me. You must go back to your room. What if your father heard the noise? He might be checking what it was at this moment", she said.

"I really wish you'd stop calling me that. Anyways, did you have fun?", he asked.

She nodded in response.

"Great", he smiled.

He kept staring into her eyes. She couldn't lie about the fact of what she was feeling at the moment. And he couldn't hold it in any longer. He leaned forward and lightly placed a kiss on her lips.

She had gasped and touched her lips. He removed her hand out of the way and continued to kiss her. She knew it was wrong but she had fallen into the kiss. Jimin was slowly hovering over her body.

"I want you", he whispered.

"We can't. I don't want you to get in trouble", she said.

"I don't care if I get in trouble. All I want is you right now", he whispered once again before placing his lips back on hers.
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Part 2 coming soon!