The next day, I managed to go to work. But gosh, my head was pounding hard. I didn't know what happened last night but I woke up in a hotel.

Maybe I checked in there when I got drunk.

But I remembered talking to Tiffany, it was embarrassing that she saw me got drunk easily. I needed to find her again. I wanted to be her friend.

I love her but I accepted long time ago that we can only be friends and nothing more than that.

Even if she doesn't know me, it's okay. I'll just introduce myself to her again.

I woke up from my trance when Juniel called me "Taeyeon... where did you go last night? I was worried because you just disappeared." She said concerned.

I massaged my nape "I'm sorry... I didn't have time to say goodbye last night. I-I went home." I lied as apologetically looked at her.

She sighed in relief "It's okay. Now that I see you, it relieves me because I thought you got drunk and someone took you."

If she only knew, she would panic. I thought.

Juniel is kinda overprotective of me. I appreciate it because I know that she cares for me.

"I'm alright Juniel, I just went home." I reassured her.

She smiled and nodded "Okay."

I smiled back.

"By the way, the new CEO has arrived," she informed.

"Really? What does he look like?" I asked curiously.

She shook her head "Not a he but she. She's young and beautiful but also intimidating."

My phone started ringing "Wait... I'll just answer it."

Juniel nodded "Sure."

I picked up the phone and answered "Hello, Kim Taeyeon speaking."

"Ms. Kim this is Secretary Choi, I would like to tell you that the new CEO is inviting you in her office right now."

"Me? Umm... o-okay I will go there," Why me? The CEO wants to talk to me? For real?

"Okay, I will tell her that you accepted. Thank you."

Then she hang up, I put down the phone and swallowed hard. I was flabbergasted by the fact that the CEO invited me to her office.

"What's wrong Taeyeon?" Juniel asked worried.

I looked at her still shocked "The CEO wants to talk to me now."

Juniel raised her eyebrows "Really? But why?"

"I don't know... I have no idea..."

"I think you should go now. Wow."

I nodded and stood up "Yeah... right. Wish me luck."

"Good luck."

I hope that would work as a lucky charm.

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"Hello madam, Ms. Kim is here." Ms. Choi said through the phone.

"Okay madam," she put down the phone and looked at me. "You may come in," she raised her hand pointing at the door of the CEO's office.

"Thank you," I politely said.

Ms. Choi just smiled.

I slowly entered the CEO's office and walked to the table. I couldn't see the CEO because her chair was turned, its leather back was only visible.

"G-good morning madam," I greeted as I bowed down.

"You are late," she said. Her voice was familiar to me.

"I'm sorry-"

"And you don't even know my name," she said.

She's right. I don't her name. I mentally cursed.

"I'm sorry madam."

"I don't need your apology Ms. Kim, I need you to improve your performance. We're doing business here, don't waste our money paying you," she turned around with her hard expression.

This can't be happening. I gaped at her really surprised. 

Tiffany Hwang is our new CEO.

"Oh... you are late because of our one night stand," Tiffany smirked.

I blushed hard. So my dream was real. We had sex. For real.

I was speechless.

"The barmaid spiked your drink," she informed. "You got really drunk and out of control so I decided to bring you to a hotel. But you were aggressive and started kissing me."

Fudge. Fudge. Fudge. I don't remember that. Shit. I want to remember everything that happened to us.

"What? You don't remember?"

I shook my head.

"You were a monster in bed but I liked it." Was that a compliment?

"But don't think that you can use that as your advantage Ms. Kim, it's just one night stand. I was tipsy and horny last night and it just happened to be you. I would probably do that to everyone so don't flatter yourself," she said as she folded her arms.

Ouch. She's being a bitch. It's just one night stand for her but it's love for me even if I don't remember much. And it's my first time.

"I understand Ms. Hwang," I said.

She raised her eyebrows "So you know my name huh? I haven't told anyone yet. How did you know?"

"Uhh... you-you told me last night..." I reasoned though she never really told me that.

"Did I?" She skeptically asked.

I nodded "Yes, Ms. Hwang."

"Whatever," she muttered.

"Are we friends?" I blurted out my thought.

Tiffany laughed out loud as if I was so dumb to ask that. I was really hurt at her response. I just kept quiet.

She noticed it and she stopped laughing "I'm sorry but we can't be friends. You were just a One Night Stand and now, my employee. Don't be ridiculous to ask too much."

I bit my tongue and tried my best not to respond. She was like stabbing my heart. I couldn't hide the pain.

She cleared her throat "Anyway... I hope it's clear now. You can't tell anybody."

"Yes madam. I'm professional here. Work is work," I said firmly trying to maintain my stoic expression.

"Good. And professional huh? Okay... I want you to change the design of the next month issue. I don't like it," she nonchalantly said.

I frowned "But madam, it's already done. My team worked hard for it."

"Change it or I will reject it? Your design sucks. You're not a rookie anymore, show what you've got. It's so basic," she commented.

My hands rounded into fists, she was insulting our work. But if I don't change it, the whole team will suffer.

I sighed in defeat "Okay I-I'll change it."

"You should. I'll give you two days to submit the new design."

I frowned "T-two days?" I asked in disbelief.

Tiffany nodded "Yes so you do it now. Just you, because you are responsible for that as a senior graphic designer."

I sighed and nodded "Okay madam. I'll do my best."

"I'm disappointed Ms. Kim. You should always do your best here. Or if it's your best... I guess, your best isn't enough for the company. You know what I mean?" She said with an attitude.

She's being a heartless bitch. I don't know her anymore. She changed a lot and it hurts me.

Her words are brutal and it kills me inside.

Shit.

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