The next day, I dressed up in a faint blue shirt with a formal skirt for the interview. Jia, on the other hand, looked delighted as tonight, she was about to leave for London with Scott.

The interview was going to be tough for me because of my introverted temperament. Park's corporation was hiring interns so I thought of giving it a shot.

I haven't spoken to Jimin for long. I was just hoping that Jia keeps him busy so that I could give my interview without getting anxious.

Jia entered the car as I sat in the passenger seat and we drove to Park's corporation.

"Since I'll be gone by tomorrow, I'm sending mom to Aunt's place and I've told Jimin that it's a family trip. If at all he comes home, you better be ready with a good explanation," Jia let out as I nodded in agreement.

I am worried thinking about the interview. I wanted the job and my sister is cheating on the owner of the same company and I had to somehow make him believe that she wasn't, that's something difficult for me. I've hardly spoken to him in the former six years and now, even if we do talk, I will have to lie.

-

We reached and the minute my eyes peered at those tall buildings, a shiver ran through my spine inducing goosebumps. I had almost lost hopes of getting a job here. I guess working at a city library is the only option I'll be left with.

"You'll get it. I am your sister and Jimin's assistant so you don't have to stress much," Jia said and somewhere that enthusiasm along with the tension ended because I wanted this job on my own and not because she's my sister.

I got in and sat along with the other people who were waiting for their turn to the interview and a few moments later, I was called in. They asked me about my qualifications and the reason why I wanted this job. I answered that satisfactorily. An hour later, they made me sign the contract because I was hired.

I'm glad but somewhere, I did feel that if Jia wasn't a part of this company, the interview would have been way more complicated for me than it was but all I wanted was an internship from a good firm and I got that.

I exited the cabin happily and was about to leave when all of a sudden, I saw the employees gazing at the door. I stood in a corner staring in the same direction and a moment later, Jimin arrived. Besides the faint sound of his footsteps, nothing else was heard.

He was dressed in a well-fitted black suit, his trim built physique, those intense eyes, his sharp nose bridge and those plump lips were captivating. He has a few assistants walking along with him but he looks quite aloof with a cold personality unlike before.

I remember how sweet and friendly he was during school times but now, he appears different. He had a cold look on his face and his hostile personality would have made it difficult for others to get close. I was assuming all of this but I don't think I was wrong anywhere.

All the employees bowed at his father and him while he kept bowing back. Being allured by his presence and sinking into those beautiful features, I kept staring at him for long.

Suddenly, his gaze met mine.

Just a glimpse of him caused me to frantically lower my head to avoid his eyes and my palms started to sweat slightly. I hung my head low but a woman's instincts did tell me that Jimin took a long five-second stare at me as I could feel he slid a peek at me before leaving.

Does he even remember who I am?

He never saw me in the past six years though I did when he came to drop Jia home.

He was always the one woman man and Jia should be thankful that she's the fortunate one but instead, she's deceiving him?

The minute he left, the employees dispersed while I left. My first day would be tomorrow and I was thrilled about it.

-

In the evening, Scott came home, mom left for aunt's place. Scott was a handsome man, looked decent and spoke to me politely while I felt Jia didn't like that much. The minute she saw us chatting, she grabbed Scott and asked him to help her pick the luggage.

To be honest, I was not wanting all this. A week later, Jimin and Jia's relationship was going to get official. They were about to get married and today she's here, intertwining her fingers with another man and looks like she's going on a honeymoon.

"Take care of everything here. If Jimin comes to know any of it, I snatch your job away. You got it because of me and you'll be docking somewhere you don't want to, because of me itself. I hope you get that?" She ordered as I gulped nodding.

"Ara, you know how much I love you. I just what you to help me this time and I assure you won't be in trouble. I've kept some good clothes for you to wear from tomorrow onwards in our room along with some makeup. Best of luck," she said as I could find her mood whirling from the irritating, demanding stepsister to a good one just because she needed my help. I agreed to whatever she said and then she left with Scott.

-

The next day, I woke up early for the first day at work. The house was empty. I woke up early, mopped the floor, cleaned up the place and left.

The instant I reached, I was greeted by a few people and shown the way to my small cabin. As it was the first day, we were called for the instructions and there I met Mr Min.

He behaved formally but those squishy cheeks and that cute smile didn't make him look strict though he was trying his best to be. He was the manager and according to rumours that I heard, he was a good friend of Jimin.

He instructed us about our daily routine as I was placed in the advertisement section of which Mr Min was the head. By the end of the day, we had to submit the work given to him.

The work looked easier but was hectic. I woke up earlier to do the daily chores and I was feeling sleepy the entire time but somehow kept myself awake since it was the first day and I had to maintain a good impression.

It took me a long time to complete and about six in the evening, I was done. I went to Mr Min's cabin who was busy sipping on his coffee. I handed him the report of today's work.

He is a blond-haired man, has a cute smile. His fingers were slender and overall he looked handsome. He was busy checking my work and I was admiring him the whole time.

"Good job Ara. I don't find any errors and that's a good report for the first day. You can leave now, have a good day," he said saving the work I mailed him and put the document in a file.

I felt satisfied that the first day went well. All I needed right now was a nap. I checked my phone as I saw a message from Jia pop up saying, "I reached and since you've started working at Park's, just don't let Jimin know which country I am in. Take care."

The day went well and I didn't have to face Jimin even once. I just saw him yesterday and he didn't even recognise me. I was hoping that I don't meet him at all when a worker having a tray in his hand bowed to me and said, "Mr Min has called you."

Did I make a mistake in my work? A minute ago he said everything was good and now, he wants me?

I went inside asking for permission to get in but instead of Mr Min, I saw... Jimin. I thought I landed at the wrong place and apologized taking a step back but, "I called you," he said in his dominating voice as my heartbeat sped up and I grew more anxious.

Lying has always been a bad option for me and I didn't want to screw it up for Jia. Nervousness started to kick as I took slow steps towards the table, Mr Min was nowhere to be seen. Silence suffused the place and all that I could hear was the sound of my heart beating.

My palms were moist with sweat but I didn't want him to know any of this and tried to maintain a calm expression and sat across him.

"You're Ara if I'm not mistaken," he said with a cold tone. My head hung low as I was avoiding his gaze. It's been six years since we spoke and at that time, he was a different person and right now, he makes me feel nervous.

His face was rigid, expressions dark and as I grew anxious, my actions got more and more reserved.

"Yes, sir," I answered in hesitation still lowering my head. "Let's get to the point Ara," he said with a straight face, expressionless. I gulped moving my gaze to meet his. Those beautiful eyes were enough to get me drenched into.

"Do you know where Jia is?" He asked and that was the only question I didn't want to answer since I knew I'd screw it up. With this question, I understood that he does remember that I'm Jia's step-sister.

"She's on a family trip," I answered as he furrowed his brows making me feel more uneasy as I could feel he knew I was lying. "Uncle is still working in the other branch in Seoul, how come it is a family trip?" he questioned in a harsh tone as his eyes were still glued on me while I didn't dare to match his gaze.

"I meant, Jia and mom are gone," I said trying to cover up as he placed his index finger on his chin. It felt like he was doubting or maybe he already knew Jia was doing something that she shouldn't.

A sharp glint flashed past his eyes before he suddenly stood up, "You may leave," he said and strolled away from the cabin.

-

I took a taxi and the entire time, I kept thinking about him. So he does have a suspicion in his head about Jia? That was the only reason he asked me about it.

I started to think about our school times when he dropped me home the day I forgot my umbrella and we shared the same one. I was too short and the entire time, he bent low just to protect me from getting wet in the rain.

At that time he was so different and now, his icy aura made me feel uncomfortable while in high school, he was the only guy I ever felt comfortable with though, we weren't close. I guess meeting him after six years and lying was something that made his actions different towards me. 

I don't understand why am I getting entangled in between. I just wish I don't have to meet him anymore until Jia comes back.

A/N:-

Do you think Jimin knows Jia's cheating? Or is this a plan?

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