<Taehyung's POV>

I knew I could count on MinHo hyung for this. And whoever he got must be really capable. Those Italians might look like businessmen but we knew behind that façade they have some very illegal business they take care of. It was wrong of me to even make a deal with such people but Antonio Ricci seemed to be genuinely interested in expanding his business here.

And how could I let go of such an opportunity? This was a huge risk and with any wrong step we could've been losing way too much than we could afford but the new employee my hyung has appointed seems to have a way with her words. I heard that she took down a couple of shitheads in other departments.

As long as it doesn't bother the welfare of the company and other employees I won't be bothered by the petty fights they will have to score up. But still, I'm grateful to the one who negotiated and made this deal possible. This deal was a huge step in expanding our business overseas, especially in Europe. This deal would not only bring us a profit financially but we will be gaining more potential clients with this being a success.

Now, I really wanted to see how the new employee whose name I'm still unaware of, has managed the meeting with our clients but I was busy with other things and couldn't even check the portfolio that Minho hyung sent me.

And now that I'm finally back in Seoul I have all the time to get to see and know who the lady is. Success meets were something we usually arrange after a week or after the whole deal has finished. Since I missed meeting the clients, I thought this would be the opportunity to greet them as well. And hence, I asked Minho hyung to announce the small party.

My jet lag thankfully hasn't hit me yet. And I believe it will be in the later part of the day and I hope to finish attending the party by then.

Warm showers are always the best unless one is way too hot to think straight. I felt refreshed after that shower. Now standing in front of the dresser I blow-dried my hair something that I'm not a fan of, but cannot skip on working days. I trailed my eyes across my closet of mine and my eyes halted on the green Gucci suit that has been lying in my closet for quite some time.

Although I was a fashionista when I am with my family and friends when it comes to working, I always opted for blacks or greys. But what's the offense of changing the style once in a while? Pulling out some innerwear, I pulled them on before I wore the suit. The striped white shirt is cuffed and buttoned up, with a tie wrapped around it, and the green vest securing tightly enhanced my physique along with the green bell bottom trousers.

Not the usual style I go for but I'm the handsome CEO, so I'm afraid I'll steal some hearts tonight. The problems of being a young, handsome, rich
CEO.

I heaved a sigh before pulling out some accessories and styling my hair into a decent hairstyle. Once I'm done, I grab my things before I head off to the company. While I was in the car, I called Nancy and let her know that I would meet her at the company and she responded that she was already at the company looking through all the details.

I hung up the call soon and concentrated on my driving. I know Nancy must be driving me as my assistant but I don't like how it would mess up her routine. I'm not saying this out of any love or liking but as concern towards my employee. I still am lost with my feelings. The dates I went on with Nancy... did not ignite the sparks that she used to give.

I know it was wrong of me to take a woman on a date while having another one occupied my thoughts and heart but as my friends suggested this was to see if I was ready to move on, but I guess I'm not. I tried looking for her everywhere, and went to an extent of hiring a private detective but...it seemed like she has vanished.

Although there were other simpler ways like asking their family I did not want to break it to them when she hasn't told them by herself. Y/N L/N where are you? How could you leave me like this? Why didn't you hit me for what I did? Why would you punish me this way?

<At the party> <Author POV>

Taehyung couldn't speak, he couldn't move a muscle. He wanted to pull the woman into his arms to make sure he wasn't hallucinating. He would recognize those eyes from anywhere. She hasn't changed much, maybe grew a little taller but still shorter than him. Her chubby cheeks that he used to pull and kiss all the time are now not so chubby.

Her voluminous bust seemed to have gotten heavier. The wide hips molded perfectly in a curve. Her cherry, full lips were still as entrancing as ever. And those eyes, the eyes which ones held innocence, love, and pure adoration were now filled with determination, anger, and sadness. And he knew he was the reason for that. She was not the little girl but a great woman now.

She looked like an odd one out but I must say, she is the prettiest odd one.

He wanted to hug her, and as much as her eyes were glossy, he got a feeling of she might slap him if he got any closer to her. On the other hand, Y/N was trying to calm her racing heart. He was just as handsome as she remembered, with the cute mole under his nose, his boxy smile, and his fluffy hair which seemed to have grown long.

He grew much taller, but even with her heels on, she still looked shorter than him. She tried to avoid his gaze but she couldn't, she ultimately met his eyes and unlike the ones she remembered from their last encounter, he seemed relieved. His eyes held love, longing, relief, and desperation and she couldn't help but think, "Did you miss me?". She wanted to hug him and that scared her, did she forgive him that easily? Would she run back to him in a single encounter after what he did to her? After how he made her feel.

"Mr.Kim?" he was shaken out of his trance by his secretary who had a worried look on her face. He looks around and finds the people around him looking at him intently. He clears his throat and extends his hand to the woman, "Hello Ms.Y/N, I heard a lot about you." He says and she hesitantly shakes his hand forcing out a smile.

"Hello Mr.Kim, I hope it was all good", she says and tries to withdraw her hand but his firm grip does not loosen. Her small chubby hands were soft in his big slender hand. The interaction did not go unnoticed by the people around and Antonio jumps in to help the poor little woman trying to pry her hand off the steel grip.

JiEun moves to her sister while Antonio extends his hand. "Hello Mr.Kim, It's nice to finally meet you in person", he says waiting for the other to shake his hand. Now it would be rude not to shake the hand since he is an important client and so, Taehyung reluctantly lets go of her hand before shaking Antonio's extended hand.

"Feeling's mutual Mr.Ricci" he responds with a small smile, his gaze lingering on the chubby woman. Antonio noticed that and he was bothered and so was someone else. "I expected some great party where we could dance with pretty ladies, this was not up to my expectations" Antonio comments giving the CEO his hard glare.

"This was arranged on short notice, we apologize for not satisfying you. However, we have a charity ball organized a month from now. Since you seem to like to dance with a partner, I would like to invite you to attend the ball" Minho pipes in noticing the tension. "Charity balls are not my thing. But..." he pauses and turns to Y/N who was chewing on her bottom lip trying not to look at the man who wasn't looking away from her. "If Bella signora Y/N would be my partner, then I would look forward to it the most" Antonio says and waits for her response Y/N turns to the man at the mention of her name and so does everyone else.

She looks at him in confusion and he chuckles at her cute expression, "I was asking if Bella Y/N would like to be my partner for the ball next month?" she gawks at him while the others look at them in curiosity not knowing what they were talking about. Taehyung who heard it loud and clear clenches his jaw and fist understanding well what the man has asked.

Minho was eyeing her expectantly and that makes her strike off the idea of rejecting his proposal. "It would be my pleasure" she answers with a small smile. Taehyung looks at her as if she has grown a second head. Antonio smiles widely and takes her hand in his before kissing the back of her hand. "Thank you, signora", he says still smiling.

Taehyung has enough of it and storms away leaving people dumbfounded. Nancy immediately follows him and his best friend Seokjin does the same.