Could a blink of an eye, make a sound? Can someone's single existence make such a loud noise? Apparently, the answer was yes cause as you were standing at your chair before the computer, you realized that the only thing that was making this room seem habitable was you. The movements of your fingers on the keyboard, the inhales and exhales you were taking, the small movement of your feet here and there.

Being alone at work sure had started to make you feel a bit lonely and even unsafe for despite the fact that no one seemed to be around, your mind was on a constant wait for someone to appear. That someone being Namjoon as Elle had already informed you that she won't be coming to work today as she had sent you an email with the schedule of the day and detailed descriptions of how to do the tasks mentioned, in case you were to have forgotten when she had spoken to you about them.

You sure could tell that she had put much effort even though she claimed to not be feeling well and you couldn't help but feel thankful towards her for she was definitely showing good care towards you.

Her absence around there sure was being missed, even though you were doing everything as it should be done, you couldn't help but think about Elle and the way she does things. It was not a matter of perfectionism nor a matter of experience. For you, she had that something that can make any work better. She had the will, she had passion. For the number of days that you have been watching her, that was what had stood out to you the most and most likely the only thing that you can fully trust when it comes to her.  She had a love for this job and that somehow made it sadder that she won't be doing this for much longer.

Just like the seat beside you that was empty, maybe she was feeling the same about this. You couldn't help but think before you turned your attention back again at the screen of your laptop and continued with your typing till someone's presence disturbed your moves.

Namjoon walked towards his office, without even bothering to look your way however you stood up and bowed to him nonetheless and stayed at that position till he entered his office and shut the door behind him. 

Your eyes travelled at the door as you sat back down, thinking of how difficult that man seemed to you. For as long as you have been around, you had never seen him behaving well yet Elle always told you that he is a good and well-mannered person.

"Where has he left his well-manners then? As if a good morning costs him a fortune." You murmured under your breath as you felt a bit offended by his behaviour but then the office phone rang, making your momentary feelings disappear and get replaced with anxiety as you hurried to get the call.

"Hello. You have reached the office of chief operating officer Kim, this is his secretary speaking, how may I help you?" Your voice echoed in the silent atmosphere as your eyes widened upon realizing a bit late that you had indeed spoken too quickly and you must have sounded in a rush.

"Bring me my coffee" Namjoon's voice softly reached you from across the line and he hangs up, leaving you in a slight embarrassment that you had failed to understand that the call was from the line of his office and not the customer one.

Nonetheless, you rushed towards the kitchen to get his coffee and you prepared it exactly how you had seen Elle doing it. Upon reaching the doorstep of his office, however, you couldn't help but feel a bit insecure. Your eyes looked at the tray you were holding worryingly, wondering if you should go back and give it one more try but that thought would make you late and that was something he most likely wouldn't like either.

You took a deep inhale as you mentally encouraged yourself and then opened that door and entered his office, finding Namjoon, typing on his computer. You approached him silently and tried to leave the tray at the corner of his desk but as you were about to retrieve your hands, he threw his gaze at you and your movements came to a momentary halt.

He kept eye contact for a brief second which proved enough to make you slightly anxious then he grabbed the cup of coffee which you had brought and taken some sips from it, placing it back on the tray with a thumb. An action that left you thinking that he must have not been pleased with the taste, yet he no complaining or scolding words left his mouth to your surprise. All he did was return back to his computer screen, ignoring your existence and after a few seconds that you just stood there waiting for him to dismiss you, you just slowly turned around and tried to leave.

"Where do you think you are going?"Namjoon's voice brought your movement's to a halt and you turned around immediately to face him that was now actually looking at you.

"Oh...em, I- Do you need me for anything else Sir?" You smiled, trying to appear as friendly and not awkward as possible.

"I will send you a list, please make sure to email the people mentioned by today. Also, we will have a meeting by the end of the week so is up to you to organize it." He spoke, leaving you in a slight confusion about the meeting for Elle had mentioned that they usually hold one around this time but she had already started planning about it. Was he not aware that she had done so already?

"Well, Sir, I will do so with the emails but about the meeting, Miss Elle has already started planning about the meeting, or so I believe."

"Throw it all away. I didn't ask her to plan about it. I asked you to do it. So you do it. Do you understand?" Namjoon's eyes narrowed as a strict expression took over his face and you couldn't help but just accept his words because he was the boss after all. However, you couldn't help but feel a bit bothered for he was throwing aside Elle's effort just like that.

"If that is your wish, I will proceed to do so Sir. However, before I go, can I ask you a question?" You dared to speak, as you couldn't help but be in search of something to justify his mean behaviour, especially towards Elle.

"Please express your thoughts. What is it that you want to know Secretary Mun?"

"I don't know you well enough Sir so forgive me if this may sound rude however I wanted to let you know, in case you do not realize...Your behaviour is not exactly the best, Sir." Those words escaped your lips without hesitation yet inside, you were feeling a bit regretful. All you had to do was go on with your day and not speak of it yet because it was harming someone's else efforts, you couldn't hold your tongue before the injustice.

Namjoon's face changed upon hearing your words however to your surprise he smiled before his palm was brought under his chin and he rested his head there as he kept watching you.

"Have I insulted you in any way, Secretary Mun?"

"No Sir."

"Then what is it that you are suggesting me to change exactly?" Namjoon appeared calm as he was conversing however you couldn't help but think that under his indifference laid a layer of annoyance.

"It was not a suggestion, It was just an observation however I am sure you already were aware of it.  I apologize for bringing it up." You decided to go with his waters just in case, slightly bowing your head to him and Namjoon stood up from his seat.

You watched him approaching you as he placed his hands in his pockets and halted his steps once at feet or two distance from you. "Don't be like this Miss Mun. If you start something you should finish it. So please go ahead, complete your complaint towards me and my behaviour."

The tone of his voice made you have the impression that he was daring you in a way to do so and that thought surely tagged on your ego a bit more than you would have liked for he was aware that he was putting you in a difficult spot. He was your boss after all and complaining to him about his own behaviour sure was something risky of any employee to do, much more you that were new on the job but exactly because of that you were gonna be straightforward with him.

"You have violent tendencies, Sir. You are overdemanding and so far I have not seen you once, behaving towards Elle or me in a thoughtful manner. You are rude." You concluded and he laughed, leaving you staring at him in confusion.

"I like honest people, Miss Mun. Thank you for letting me know your thoughts. I am sure we will get along well." Was all he said, with a genuine-looking joy in his face, before he turned around, leaving you in your thoughts that spoke of how weird you find him.

---Change of set---

Jin had arrived at Areum's office as she had texted him that she did not have time to meet him outside of her office till late at night and he was in a bit of a hurry to discuss with her. He had been welcomed by her and got offered a cup of coffee which he gladly accepted and it had just arrived before him.

"Your text really had me worried when I saw it. You never text at such hours." Areum expressed her thoughts as soon as her secretary was out of the room and Jin placed down his cup after he had taken his first sip.

"I apologize for that but truth was that I was and am in a rush for your help," Jin admitted and Areum leaned forward on her desk, leaving aside any friendly expressions she may have had on her face to be replaced with a serious one as she gave her full attention to him.

"Go ahead, tell me what are you in need of. I will try my best to help you." She assured him and Jin did not hesitate to let her know about everything that went down between him and Elle last night, along with his suspicions on her actions.

Areum could not fake any kind of surprise towards his suspicions as he was not the only one for she had been so prior to him even though she had been suspicious of her for different reasons.

"Why don't you look faced by this?" Jin couldn't help but call her out on her calmness and Areum took a look around the room, feeling a bit insecure about her surrounding briefly before she stood up from her seat and went and sat at the chair next to his. 

"Look, I may have some things to tell you that it will be good that you know of at this point." Her words created a wave of worry inside him while she leaned closer to him, looking seriously into his eyes.

"I didn't really want to involve you in this because it's all nothing but my mare assumptions, however...I don't think Elle is the only person around your brother whom you should be suspicious of." 

"What? Who else should I-" Jin halted his own words as a thought crossed his mind and the two fell in silent looking at each other, most likely thinking about the same thing.

"Lee Byeol, Namjoon's soon to be fiance. I am not the crazy one thinking that this relationship is too profitable for her now, am I?" Areum dared to speak of the thoughts that she imagined may be going on Jin's head at that moment.

" Oh God...why did I never questioned this." His face took an expression of realization as he suddenly stood from his chair, visibly shocked from the thoughts that were running wild inside his head.

"Jin?"

"He was in a relationship with someone before the accident happened. He had spoken only to me about it but Namjoon had not mentioned the name of the woman. After the accident, Byeol came and introduced herself as his girlfriend and he seemed to recognize her. He found her familiar. NamJoon could not ever remember his own name well yet he had found her familiar." Jin spoke his thoughts out loud and Areum took a moment to comprehend the solid proof that was against her baseless suspicions but the more solid that woman's version appeared, the fishier it seemed to her and apparently so had started Jin to think as well.

---To be continued...

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